Kim Jong-kook Addresses Rumors About His Mysterious LA Girlfriend
On the upcoming episode of Problem Child in House, airing on KBS2 on June 15 at 8:30 PM, anchor-turned-freelancer Jiyoung Kang and former MBC news anchor Daeho Kim ignite the screen with candid stories and unexpected revelations.
Daeho Kim, who has been single for nine years, opens up about two pivotal blind dates in his life. His account of being rejected during what he called the “final blind date of his life” draws laughter and empathy from the cast. Viewers can tune in to hear the exact phrase his date used to turn him down.
Adding flair to the episode, Kim shares that he’s open to dating celebrities now that he is one himself. This leads to a hilarious ideal type tournament with co-host Sook Kim making it to the finals. Not backing down, Sook Kim proclaims her strength, jokingly saying, “I can catch a yellowtail with one hand and bite through bait with my teeth.” The climactic moment arrives when Sook wonders if Daeho Kim will choose her as his life partner — stirring chaos in the rooftop studio.
The show also turns the spotlight on Jiyoung Kang, who has recently risen to fame through the Netflix mind-game show Devil’s Plan: Death Room. A graduate of Indiana University with a major in Financial Studies, Kang passed the Uniform CPA Examination in just six months, showcasing her impressive intellect. Her academic prowess has left many fans stunned.
In a light-hearted moment that catches everyone off guard, Kang directly asks Kim Jong-kook whether the rumors of an American girlfriend are true, citing how being in a relationship helps improve language skills. As the other MCs jokingly add fuel to the fire with comments like “His daughter is 23” and “She lives in the U.S.,” Jong-kook is visibly flustered. For the first time on air, Kim Jong-kook directly addresses the long-standing ‘LA girlfriend’ rumor.
With entertaining banter, heartwarming confessions, and brainy backstories, this episode promises laughter and intrigue from beginning to end.
