What did Kim Kwang-kyu buy?

Actor Kim Kwang-kyu bought an older apartment in Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, according to 10Asia. He said he had waited 28 years since moving to the capital in 1999 to achieve the goal. At 60, he described it as a long-held dream finally realized.

Where did the news come out?

The announcement was made on the October 31 episode of MBC's variety show Running Man. The episode, titled "Jini, the assistant to play with," saw Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Heo Kyeong-hwan and Joo Woo-jae act as his daily managers while he searched for a childhood-style janchi guksu (noodle dish).

Why was he known for housing complaints?

Kim had often joked about housing prices on variety programs. He said he lost money renting after a 2015 jeonse fraud case, and he once told Yoo Jae-suk at an awards show to help bring down apartment prices. His frequent complaints made his new purchase a talking point among viewers.

What did he say about his future plans?

During the episode, Kim visited a noodle restaurant that had closed due to redevelopment. He said he had considered learning a recipe and opening a small noodle shop, partly because living alone made him feel down.

For international fans

Kim Kwang-kyu is a long-running Korean actor known for appearing across many variety shows. Running Man is one of Korea's best-known variety programs, and viewers outside Korea can check official MBC channels or licensed streaming platforms for episodes.