The eighth episode of season 3 of MBN’s real variety show ‘Let’s Go GO’ brought laughter to viewers with the incredible stories of famous personalities. Actress Park SunYoung, with 35 years of experience, and Kim KwangSoo, known as the ‘Midas of the Entertainment Industry,’ were invited to showcase their candid talk.
This episode, hosted by Ahn JungHwan and Hong HyunHee, highlighted Kim KwangSoo’s 40-year history in the entertainment industry. Kim KwangSoo, who started as a manager in his 20s, made a name for himself in the industry by building connections with figures like In SoonYi and Kim JongChan. He fondly recalled the moment he was introduced to Kim JongChan by actress Kim HeeAe and shared his genuine desire to succeed Kim JongChan, driven by the charm of Kim HeeAe at the time.
Kim KwangSoo also achieved great success through Cho SungMo’s ‘To Heaven’ music video. He explained the background of creating a groundbreaking music video despite financial difficulties and shared the moment of taking the risk with everything on the line. This music video became a hot topic by investing an unprecedented one billion won in production costs at the time.
Additionally, he confessed the truth related to the T-ARA bullying incident for the first time and revealed the personal anguish he experienced due to it. He said, “I terminated the contract after learning about the discord among the members, but this led to the spread of the bullying rumors.” Kim KwangSoo confessed that such events left significant scars on him and those around him, shedding tears as he did so.
He also addressed misunderstandings related to the Kim JongKook assault rumor, stating it stemmed from a company merger misunderstanding, and Kim JongKook also understood and apologized for it. Moreover, he candidly expressed his emotions regarding a scandal related to his first love, revealing that Kim MinWoo’s ‘It’s Just Love’ was a song for that love.
Lastly, he shared his story of investing in the production of ‘Miss Trot’, highlighting his experience of achieving success through bold investment after seven tough years following the T-ARA incident. He conveyed his philosophy, “If destiny chooses me, I face it with a determination to die,” raising expectations for his future endeavors.
Kim KwangSoo’s candid confessions and spirit of challenge deeply resonated with many viewers. There is anticipation for whether his sincere stories will continue in the future.
