Singer Kim Jaejoong is making a comeback to terrestrial variety shows after a whopping 15 years.
According to broadcast officials on the 23rd, Kim Jaejoong participated in the filming of KBS 2TV’s ‘Fun-staurant’ on the 22nd. As a representative in the entertainment industry, Kim Jaejoong is expected to showcase his cooking skills generously on ‘Fun-staurant’. Later, a source from the show confirmed the news to media outlets.
Previously, during an interview for the 200th episode of ‘Fun-staurant’ PD Lee Yoo-min publicly expressed the desire to invite Kim Jaejoong, saying, “I want to see the splendid cooking feast that Kim Jaejoong has been showing only to his acquaintances,” and the dream has finally come true.
Kim Jaejoong’s appearance on terrestrial variety shows is his first since the suspension of the exclusive contract injunction application against SM Entertainment in 2009.
Last year, after 14 years, he also made headlines for appearing on terrestrial radio. In August, he became a special DJ for MBC FM4U’s ‘4 o’clock Yun Dohyun’s,’ meeting listeners. At the time, Kim Jaejoong expressed his feelings, saying, “I’m already proud, thinking that fans will be happy and pleased to hear this news.”Furthermore, with his return to terrestrial entertainment after 15 years starting with ‘Fun-staurant,’ is anticipation about whether Kim Jaejoong will appear on other terrestrial variety shows, including MBC and SBS.
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