Kim Jun-ho proposed to Kim Ji-min.
In the SBS entertainment program ‘My Ugly Duckling’ aired on the afternoon of the 22nd, Kim Jun-ho was seen preparing a proposal for Kim Ji-min while Choi Jin-hyuk was preparing for a fan meeting in Jakarta.
On that day’s broadcast, Kim Jun-ho was shown at a hospital six hours before the proposal. At that time, Kim Ji-min asked, “Oppa! Why do you look so nervous today? Why didn’t you lock this?” as she tidied up Kim Jun-ho’s hospital gown. Jun-ho replied, “But what we’re doing together has a different meaning. Couples usually get health check-ups before getting married and show each other the results,” hinting at the health check-up.
Ji-min said, “I think it’s really bad because of smoking, and visceral fat is really unhealthy! Especially smoking! They say smoking is really harmful. Ugh, I can’t stand it! My mom says you look the least healthy among the ‘My Ugly Duckling’ members,” and advised him to quit smoking. Jun-ho responded, “Tell her I’m just joking!” as they headed to the ultrasound room together.
Following the doctor’s instructions to undress and lie down, Kim Jun-ho proudly showed off his belly, which was as big as Namsan, and Ji-min lamented, “If there’s a lot of fat, it won’t show well, right? How many months has it been?” After completing the ultrasound, body composition test, blood pressure measurement, and lung capacity test, they headed to the consultation room to hear the results. The doctor said, “Ji-min, looking at your weight and height, your BMI is a bit low!”
Ji-min, who weighed 43kg, replied, “I’m underweight,” and felt relieved when told that the ovarian ultrasound results were normal. Next, regarding Kim Jun-ho’s test results, the doctor said, “Based on your height and weight, you are 170.4cm and 82.5kg, which is slightly overweight. You are close to obesity with your body fat percentage. You need to lose about 10kg to reach a healthy weight. Your cholesterol and triglycerides are high. Both should not exceed 200, but yours are 222 and 285, respectively. The main cause of high cholesterol is alcohol. You drink a lot,” highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
He continued, “You also have fatty liver. Your liver enzymes are elevated, indicating that inflammation has definitely started. Fatty liver disease!” emphasizing the poor health condition once again. When asked if there were any good results, the doctor said, “We also did a sperm test. The normal count is 16 million per mL, but you have 22 million, which is normal. However, looking at the motility, only about half are active, and the other half are not. The inactive ones are already done for. The sperm motility is at 58%, with 40% being immobile. Still, Jun-ho is within the normal range,” revealing Kim Jun-ho’s sperm count and making him embarrassed.
After hearing the results, Ji-min said, “I said before that my condition for marriage is to quit smoking. I want you to quit smoking and stocks first. Drink in moderation! You’re living with me! You might not get married!” urging Kim Jun-ho to change his habits.
While Ji-min was undergoing an upper endoscopy, Kim Jun-ho met Lee Sang-min in front of the company, and Sang-min asked, “Why the sudden visit? Do you think Ji-min’s feelings will change?” Kim Jun-ho revealed he was going to propose by pulling out a ring, and Sang-min was taken aback, saying, “So you’ve really decided to get married? Just go and don’t come back.” Jun-ho explained, “I prepared everything in advance at the company building. Ji-min is currently undergoing a health check-up. I’m planning a surprise proposal with you. I’m completely serious! I’m a bit nervous! I need to rehearse.”
He then pointed to a sign and said, “When Ji-min takes the elevator down to the basement, I’ll be waiting down there. I’ll be holding a sketchbook here. You go up first and press the button for the next floor,” coordinating with Sang-min.
Before long, Ji-min arrived and spotted the sign, smiling as she headed to the basement. As soon as she arrived, she saw the sketchbook that read, “Ji-min! You’ve been nagging me to ‘exercise’ all this time. Even though my testosterone is only 2.7%, I’m going to run up the stairs for you from now on!” and hurriedly ran up the stairs as soon as the elevator doors closed. Sang-min also started at the same time, and the two ascended to the upper floor in perfect sync, while Ji-min, unaware, discovered Jun-ho waiting on the first floor. Jun-ho showed her a sketchbook that read, “Honestly, I thought there would be no love in my life until I met you. When I saw you by my side when I was sick, I realized you are my last love,” and immediately ran up to the second floor.
Upon reaching the second floor, he showed her a sketchbook that read, “Thank you for allowing me to love someone again (nickname: Jo-rang). Ji-min! I said I wouldn’t get married unless I quit smoking, right? This time, I’ll really quit smoking! Ji-min, you were worried because I drank a lot until I blacked out, right? From now on, I won’t lie and I won’t drink at all,” and then he broke a cigarette and smashed a bottle made of sugar with his head.
When Ji-min arrived on the third floor, she saw a message that read, “Do you remember our first corner together? I want to grow old with you like this for the next 20, 30, 50 years. Be my last love!” and couldn’t hold back her smile.
Afterward, upon reaching the fourth floor, she saw a sign that read, “The prettiest Ji-min in the world, please come up to the rooftop,” and headed to the rooftop, where she was amazed by a stage decorated with flowers and balloons. Seeing the photos of the two of them and short quotes filled with Jun-ho’s thoughts placed everywhere, Ji-min couldn’t help but smile as she waited for Jun-ho, at which point a video prepared by Kim Jun-ho started playing.
Jun-ho, who had been watching everything from behind, burst into tears, and Sang-min comforted him, saying, “You can’t cry yet.” At the end of the video, Ji-min appeared, saying, “I’m so happy... I’m so happy,” and as she watched, she wiped away tears, perhaps recalling that moment.
Seeing this, both Kim Jun-ho and Lee Sang-min couldn’t hold back their tears, and as the video was nearing its end, Kim Jun-ho appeared singing ‘Seosi’ with the words, “Ji-min, will you marry me?” The two locked eyes and cried, and Jun-ho knelt down, took out the ring, and sincerely proposed, “Will you marry me?” Ji-min responded, “This is so sudden... Put it on me,” accepting his confession and moving everyone’s hearts.
The two confirmed their feelings for each other by saying, “Jo-rang-hae!” in their own language.
The second segment of ‘My Ugly Duckling’ featured Choi Jin-hyuk, who gained fame for ‘The Day and Night Are Different’ and visited Indonesia for a fan meeting in Jakarta. His mother, who accompanied him, prepared a simple home-cooked meal, and Jin-hyuk complained, “It tastes good, but why is it so spicy? Did mom lose her sense of taste? Did you make it spicy on purpose?”
Later, Jin-hyuk was seen with tape on his knee, and his mother firmly responded, “Just leave that out! It’s normal!” Jin-hyuk expressed his disappointment, saying, “No, mom, they said I need surgery!”
He then practiced the Indonesian language, and his mother said, “Mahal! It’s expensive! Mom needs to buy something too~ Then, Mindadiskon! Please give me a discount,” using practical phrases that made the panelists laugh.
To explore Jakarta, Choi Jin-hyuk and his mother arrived at Fatahillah Square, where they enjoyed a refreshing drink made of watermelon jelly and coconut milk, along with a nurungji omelet. They then visited a fortune teller, who looked at Jin-hyuk’s palm and said, “You have a tendency to waste money. You are kind and good-hearted, helping others well. However, when you are in trouble, no one helps you. Your money line is long. To succeed, you need to get married. You have good luck in love!” surprising Jin-hyuk.
The fortune teller then told his mother, “You have good fortune with money. You always calculate your expenses and income thoroughly. You are cautious about money and have a strong personality. It shows you are hot-tempered. If you just reduce your anger, everything will go well,” which left his mother flustered.
‘My Ugly Duckling’ airs every Sunday at 9:05 PM on SBS.
[Seo Ye-ji, Star Today Guest Reporter]
