Kim Jong-kook Installs Personal Gym Equipment in Communal Fitness Center of New Home, Sparks Buzz

Singer Kim Jong-kook has become a hot topic after installing his personal gym equipment in the communal fitness center of his new home following his recent marriage.

On the SBS entertainment show ‘My Little Old Boy,’ aired on the 14th, Kim Jong-kook candidly discussed his new marital life and plans for children. He tied the knot with a non-celebrity woman on September 5th and reportedly set up their marital home in a luxury villa in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, valued at 6.2 billion KRW, purchased with full cash payment.

During the broadcast, Kim Hee-chul jokingly asked if the marriage was a lie, mentioning rumors of him marrying an AI. Kim Jong-kook, laughing, confirmed, “No, I really got married.” Regarding having children, he stated, “Given my age, we'll plan right away. I'm thinking of just one. I'll be thankful if it's a healthy child.”

What drew significant surprise was his revelation that he moved and installed all his personal exercise equipment in the communal gym within his residential complex. “In my previous home, my rooms and living room were filled with exercise equipment, but now I’ve installed them all in the communal gym,” he boasted, adding, “Our gym has become really great.” When Kim Hee-chul commented that the residents must be very happy, Kim Jong-kook proudly shared, “The elderly residents personally thanked me.”

Kim Jong-kook also directly addressed various rumors circulating about his wife. He clarified, “My wife has nothing to do with exercise. Everything you see online – being from LA, a cosmetics CEO, daughter of an English tutor – is all false.” He emphasized, “Everything except her gender is fake; only the marriage news I announced myself is real.”

Viewers reacted with comments like, “As expected of a fitness evangelist,” to Kim Jong-kook’s actions, demonstrating his passion for exercise even in shared spaces.

Kim Jong-kook has been a beloved figure for many years, particularly through his long-standing role on the variety show ‘Running Man’ alongside Yoo Jae-suk. His commitment to consistent exercise and self-discipline serves as an inspiration to numerous individuals. Recently, he has been actively engaging with fans by sharing diverse workout tips on his personal YouTube channel.