South Korean stars Kim Jong-kook, Choo Sung-hoon, and Zico recently visited Taiwan to film the variety show A Real Man’s Travel Method in Taiwan. Embarking on an unscripted journey, the trio wandered spontaneously through the streets and night markets, engaging in constant, hilarious banter. In the latest episode, Kim Jong-kook’s extreme health-conscious habit of chewing his food slowly and meticulously proved too much even for the “iron-tough” MMA champion Choo Sung-hoon; Choo finally snapped, exclaiming, “Your wife must really have a hard time!”
The three frequently clashed over their differing eating habits while on the move. Kim Jong-kook, who prioritizes health, always chews his food slowly and thoroughly; Choo Sung-hoon, annoyed by Kim’s slow pace and fussy quirks, couldn’t help but grumble. However, Kim—who has been married for just over a year—was unfazed and immediately teased Choo about being “meek and henpecked” in front of his supermodel wife, Yano Shiho, leaving Choo momentarily speechless.
Despite Choo Sung-hoon’s constant complaints, Kim Jong-kook remained fixated on whether or not to share the food. Choo sighed deeply and lamented, “Your wife really has it tough!” before raising his hands in surrender: “Jong-kook, I truly give up—you win!”