Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Joon-ho, Kim Jong-min Reveal Why They Handed Over Financial Control to Wives on 'My Little Old Boy'

On the SBS variety show 'My Little Old Boy' (Miwoosai) aired on the 14th, cast members Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Joon-ho, and Kim Jong-min, alongside Yoon Si-yoon, reunited as the original members of '2 Days & 1 Night' Season 3 for the first time in six years and embarked on an impromptu trip.

During their travels, Kim Joon-ho confessed, "I'm good at earning money outside, but not at saving it. So now, my wife, Jimin, has to manage it." Cha Tae-hyun echoed this sentiment, stating, "My wife handles all our investments. I just earn. If I hadn't gotten married, I would have gone bankrupt."

Kim Jong-min also admitted, "I handed over financial control to my wife too. I would have gone bankrupt if I hadn't married." He added, "I've never seen money in my bank account." Cha Tae-hyun playfully remarked to Kim Jong-min, "You managed to recover after your first marriage ended."

Cha Tae-hyun recalled, "When I got married, my wife was shocked looking at my bank account because there was so little money." Kim Joon-ho chimed in, "Mine was the same. After 30 years in broadcasting, she asked, 'Is this all you have?'"

Kim Joon-ho then shared that he had intended to hand over financial control to Jimin, but she told him to "handle it yourself." However, she set a condition: "Don't touch my money." Cha Tae-hyun expressed curiosity about how their card usage worked, asking if notifications went to them or their wives.

When Kim Joon-ho and Kim Jong-min confirmed they received the notifications, Cha Tae-hyun noted that his usually went to his wife, implying he could spend more freely. Kim Jong-min revealed that his wife reviews all the statements at the end of each month. When Cha Tae-hyun inquired about the points of contention, Kim Jong-min mentioned that wedding gifts and event expenses were frequent topics of discussion.

The episode saw the three friends humorously bonding over their shared inability to save money despite their talent for earning it.

Cha Tae-hyun is widely recognized for his versatile acting roles, earning critical acclaim for his performance in 'My Sassy Girl'. He has starred in a diverse range of films and dramas, showcasing his wide acting spectrum. Beyond acting, he is a beloved television personality, currently active in variety shows like the 'Unexpected Business' series.