Singer Kim Junsu confessed about his poor childhood hidden behind his glamorous success and revealed the reason for his unusual obsession with having a home.
On the 18th, Kim Junsu appeared as a special MC on the SBS entertainment program "My Little Old Boy" and shared his honest life story. Kim Junsu previously garnered significant public attention by revealing his home in the L Tower residence, known as the most expensive in the country, purchased for 8.9 billion won.
During the broadcast, Shin Dong-yup asked if Kim Junsu's particular attention to his home was due to his difficult childhood environment. In response, Kim Junsu recalled his very challenging past, stating that he grew up in an even harsher environment than the semi-basement family depicted in the movie "Parasite."
Kim Junsu revealed that he lived in a one-room apartment without even a bathroom with his family at that time. He mentioned that he had to take care of his needs at the sink or lived in a storage-like place outside the house, and from that moment, he set a goal to succeed and live in a good home, evoking sympathy from the viewers.
Having succeeded as a top idol, Kim Junsu first showed his filial piety by gifting a house to his parents. He revealed that as soon as he started living in a dorm after his debut, he prepared a home for his parents, receiving applause from the Mobengers gathered in the studio.
The ensuing conversation about his career and earnings also caught attention. Seo Jang-hoon mentioned that Kim Junsu is a big name in the musical world, with his schedule packed until the year after next, and shared rumors that his earnings have increased 100-fold since he started in musicals. Kim Junsu, smiling shyly, proved his solid standing as a musical actor.
Kim Junsu's dramatic success story, from a storage-like one-room apartment to entering a luxury residence, is cited as an example of overcoming an unfortunate environment through hard work, inspiring many people.
