Broadcaster Jung Gun-joo was recently named the ultimate real-life visual pick by comedian Kim Ddol-ddol, who has met countless stars through his career.
During the October 26 broadcast of KBS2TV’s ‘Malja Show’, Kim Ddol-ddol, known as the rising star in celebrity fandom culture following Hong Seok-cheon, appeared as a guest and showed off his flashy wit.
On the show, Kim Ddol-ddol talked about the YouTube content ‘Hong Seok-cheon’s Jewel Box’, where he works alongside Hong Seok-cheon. Having joined as a fixed MC starting from Season 2, he shared his experiences of meeting numerous male stars up close, including Song Seung-heon.
When asked which star left the strongest impression in person, Kim Ddol-ddol drew attention by choosing actor Jung Gun-joo. He stated, “Byeon Woo-seok, Lee Soo-hyuk, and Kim Woo-bin were all so cool, but my ultimate one-pick is Jung Gun-joo.” He added with a laugh, “He stands 187cm tall, has a great physique, and an amazing personality. I genuinely fell for him,” proving that Jung Gun-joo left the most intense impression even among a lineup of top handsome actors.
Kim Ddol-ddol also expressed satisfaction with his working environment on ‘Hong Seok-cheon’s Jewel Box’. Known for his exceptional witty charm, he joked that he has a great occupational environment.
On the other hand, there was another star who touched hearts with his personality rather than just his looksβStray Kids member Felix.
Kim Ddol-ddol spared no praise for Felix, calling him a person with truly exceptional manners. He recalled, “Usually, when break time comes during a shoot, everyone relaxes and goes to the waiting room to recharge. But Felix actually went around handing out snacks to the staff.”
He continued to praise him by saying, “He is a gentleman by birth, and good manners are second nature to him. He is such a kind person, practically a living cultural asset.” He explained that he was deeply moved not only by Felix’s handsome appearance but also by his thoughtful attitude toward those around him.
Additionally, Kim Ddol-ddol shared that he actively participates in the production process of ‘Hong Seok-cheon’s Jewel Box’. While the writers handle casting and scripts, he also proposes various creative ideas. He revealed that some of his brilliant ideas were actually reflected in the content and received great responses, showing his deep affection for the program beyond just being a host.
Displaying unique chemistry with Hong Seok-cheon, Kim Ddol-ddol brought laughter to viewers on this day by sharing his honest fan sentiment toward Jung Gun-joo as well as heartwarming anecdotes about Felix’s character.
