On October 30, sightings of Kim Jong-kook in California were shared on the MBC show “Stingy Man.”
Since the past, there have been consistent reports of him having a Korean-American girlfriend in LA. The rumors began in 2017 when Cha Tae-hyun revealed, “I’m sure Kim Jong-kook has a girlfriend in America,” expressing doubt, “He can’t go to America just with his mother.”
Later, members of “Running Man” also mentioned Kim Jong-kook’s frequent trips to the U.S. A viewer residing in LA reported seeing him with “an incredibly beautiful woman.” In response, Kim Jong-kook jokingly said, “I might have to sue Cha Tae-hyun in the future. It’s really not true,” but Jeong Hyung-don brought attention by mentioning, “He’s meeting Victoria,” referring to the rumored American girlfriend. Kim Jong-kook reacted with surprise, saying, “Just be quiet,” which made everyone laugh.
Additionally, in September, Kim Sook asked Kim Jong-kook, who often travels to the U.S., “Doesn’t Kim Jong-kook have a wife and kids in America?” to which Kim Jong-kook replied, “I take my parents along when I go for performances.”
Kim Sook remarked, “So you have a daughter,” and Kim Jong-kook responded, “My daughter is entering college. She’s going to UCLA,” adding, “There are two; there’s also a son. He’s in LA. My daughter is at UCLA. The rumors are detailed; they say she’s a senior.” He seemed resigned to the ongoing rumors, stating, “I often travel to the U.S. with my mother, but the first rumor came from Cha Tae-hyun.” Tiffany also claimed to have spotted Kim Jong-kook in LA.
On the latest episode of “Stingy Man,” Harimu mentioned, “I actually met Kim Jong-kook in California,” causing the MCs to buzz with excitement. Kim Jong-kook expressed his surprise rather than anger and deflected the conversation. The ongoing secret marriage rumors suggesting he has a wife and family in LA continue to generate buzz.
Source: Daum
