On August 6 episode of SBS' television show 'Running Man', Kim Jong-kook revealed his thoughts on marriage.
While the 'Running Man' members were resting together after dinner, they began talking about marriage.
Regarding marriage, a married man for 24 years Ji Suk-jin said with honesty, "You know... When you're married, being alone itself feels like you're on vacation sometimes."
Bitterly smiling, he explained, "If my wife isn't home when I return, I don't contact her letting her know that I'm home. She might be out with her friends, having some beer or something, but may come back home if I tell her that I'm home."
He added, "That's a win-win situation right there."; his words made all members of 'Running Man' laugh out loud.
He elaborated on why he would say that, "I know too much now; I know the reality of marriage too well. The package of marriage doesn't come with happiness, that's what I learned."
When Ji Suk-jin explained that marriage does bring happiness, Kim Jong-kook said, "Yes, I mean, I'm aware that it'll bring happiness. But what I'm saying is that, I can't take all the things that make me happy with me when I get married. There are certain things that I have to give up doing once I'm married."
To this, Ji Suk-jin replied, "Of course you can't take everything you want with you. If you do, your marriage wouldn't work."
Kim Jong-kook sighed and stated, "Exactly. That's why getting married is not easy. I really should've gotten married at an early age before I realized this."
(SBS Star)