Comedian Kim Sook confessed to the wandering and slump she experienced during her prime.
On the 2nd, tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' released a new video titled 'From the "Dolt" of the Comedian Room to the "Sook Crush" Award! The Story of Kim Sook, a Close Friend of Jaeseok, Celebrating Her 30th Anniversary of Debut.'
In the video, Kim Sook appeared shouting “Senior Metuk!” and greeted her close friend Yoo Jae-suk warmly, to which Yoo Jae-suk casually introduced, “I was in the 7th public recruitment, and Kim Sook was in the 12th. Back then, her nickname in the comedian room was 'Dolt'.”
Yoo Jae-suk shared an episode, saying, “A senior once gave her a 100,000 won check and said, ‘Sook, go buy some cigarettes,’ and she came back with 100,000 won worth of cigarettes. At that time, the senior said, ‘Don’t send her on errands.’” Kim Sook confidently added, “I bought 100 packs of cigarettes,” bringing laughter.
After the playful conversation, hidden stories were revealed. Kim Sook became famous through KBS 2TV's 'Gag Concert' with the 'Slap Girl' corner, and the 'Nandagim' character from SBS's 'Laughing Search.' In JTBC's 'With You 2,' she created the 'Sook Crush' syndrome with her virtual couple chemistry with Yoon Jung-soo, marking another peak in her career. In 2020, 25 years after her debut, she even won the 'KBS Entertainment Awards' trophy.
However, there was a time when Kim Sook also wandered. She suddenly disappeared from the broadcasting scene without any controversy or special incidents.
Yoo Jae-suk said, “Kim Sook started to not be seen at the broadcasting station one day,” and Kim Sook revealed, “I started a clothing store at that time. But then I realized my nature. I dislike people,” surprising everyone.
Kim Sook also honestly shared, “I was also influenced by game addiction. At that time, my game money assets were worth 2 trillion,” which drew laughter.
After a brief joke, Kim Sook stated, “There was definitely a time when I wandered, but I have lived fiercely.” She added, “If you have a dream you want to achieve, don’t give up. I feel like there’s no such thing as meaningless time,” conveying her sincerity.
