Kim Jong-kook’s Mother Reveals: “While His Brother Became a Doctor, Jong-kook Faced Challenges in College Exams”

Fathers Make Their Debut on SBS’s “My Ugly Duckling”

In a groundbreaking episode aired on November 10, SBS’s popular show “My Ugly Duckling” welcomed fathers into the studio for the first time. The special occasion was further enriched by the presence of guest MC Song Ga-in, who joined the fathers in watching a heartwarming video featuring Kim Jong-kook, Lee Dong-gun, Heo Kyung-hwan, and Kim Hee-chul enjoying a memorable trip to Taiwan with their mothers.

Anecdotes Unveiled During the Journey

As the group traveled to a scenic tourist destination, Heo Kyung-hwan took on the role of the evening’s MC, sparking lively conversations. During one delightful exchange about family traits, Kim Jong-kook’s mother caught everyone’s attention with a surprising confession: “It’s not the proudest story, but I’ll start with this.”

Revelations About Kim Jong-kook

Kim Jong-kook's Mom — Kim Jong-kook’s Mom Shares Surprising Stories

To the astonishment of the studio audience, she revealed, “He had to take the college entrance exam four times.” She continued, reflecting on her own educational experiences, “While he might bear some resemblance to his father, he’s also very much like me in that I hated studying back in middle and high school.”

Emphasizing this candid moment, Kim Jong-kook laughed and shared, “My mom recently confessed she didn’t study much either,” which lightened the mood and prompted laughter among the guests.

Sibling Comparisons Spark Curiosity

Seo Jang-hoon, intrigued by the insight, posed a question to Kim Jong-kook’s father: “Isn’t Jong-kook’s older brother a doctor? If Jong-kook struggled with the college entrance exam, who does his brother take after?” The father responded with a playful evasiveness, stating, “I can’t say. I never had to pay for tuition. Studying was the easiest task for me,” highlighting his past academic success through scholarships and impressing the audience.

A Glimpse into Kim Hee-chul’s Academics

Transitioning to Kim Hee-chul, his mother proudly shared, “He excelled during elementary school. Even when perfect scores were rare, he consistently achieved straight A’s.” Kim Hee-chul’s father added to the story by confirming, “In first grade, he ranked number one in his class.” However, with a chuckle, Kim Hee-chul’s mother noted, “Unfortunately, he started to lose interest in his studies by third grade.”

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