Kim Yong-man Expresses Deep Affection for Junior Kim Je-dong: 'He's Such a Great Friend'

Broadcaster Kim Yong-man revealed his heartfelt care for his junior, comedian Kim Je-dong.

A video titled 'The Final Moments of Kim Yong-man vs. Kim Je-dong's Golf Showdown' was recently uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Kim Kook-jin & Kim Yong-man's Road'.

During a golf game with Kim Je-dong, Kim Yong-man cheered him on, saying, "I bet, Je-dong, you'll have a breakthrough moment." Kim Je-dong responded with a laugh, "But things like this always linger. I deny it, but it always lingers." As they continued their conversation, Kim Yong-man lightened the mood by remarking, "You've aged too, playing 14 holes. You must have gone through a lot. I've aged too, haven't I?"

Kim Yong-man further praised Kim Je-dong's character, stating, "Honestly, and I'm not just saying this, Je-dong is such a decent friend. Even though he lives alone, he peels fruit himself, puts it in containers, and washes grapes one by one. He does everything meticulously. He's that kind of person." He added, "Please don't dislike him too much." Hearing this, Kim Je-dong burst into embarrassed laughter, and Kim Yong-man joined him, sharing a warm moment.

Meanwhile, Kim Je-dong, who had been less active on broadcast since appearing in 'Selective Broadcast' in 2019, has gradually resumed his TV activities with shows like MBC every1's 'Pilgrimage' (2023) and 'Gomin Soonsook - It Was There, It Wasn't There' (2024). This year, he has also been actively engaging in talk concerts.

Korean netizens reacted positively to Kim Yong-man's touching words, commenting, "Kim Yong-man really cherishes Je-dong," "Their chemistry is amazing," and "I hope to see more of Kim Je-dong on broadcast."