[Sports Chosun Online, Reporter Lee Ge-eun] Mixed martial artist Choo Sung-hoon, wearing expensive jewelry in LA, a city known for frequent armed robbery incidents, was advised against it by singer Kim Jong-kook.
On the 27th, Choo Sung-hoon’s channel, ‘Choo Sung-hoon,’ released a video titled ‘LA Taco Shops That Annoy from Head to Toe.’ In the video, Choo Sung-hoon met Kim Jong-kook in LA and greeted him warmly. However, right after the greeting, Kim Jong-kook was startled upon seeing Choo and said, “What’s with that watch, hyung? It seems like your staff is unaware of the situation in LA.” He added, “I was worried because I hadn’t cautioned you beforehand. I contemplated whether to contact you, but flaunting flashy things in LA can lead to serious trouble.” This was in reference to the 80 million won diamond earrings and luxury watch Choo Sung-hoon had previously showcased on a broadcast.
Choo Sung-hoon joked, “If anything happens, you can protect me,” but Kim Jong-kook replied seriously, “Everyone carries guns here, and no matter how good you are in a fight, it doesn’t matter. You can’t avoid a gun. I’m not joking; this is serious. Two acquaintances of mine were recently robbed in LA. You really need to be cautious. You should leave it with your staff.” However, Choo Sung-hoon seemed unperturbed. Kim Jong-kook, exasperated, said, “You must think I’m joking. Your earrings are too flashy. I’m not going to hang out with you,” bringing laughter with his playful disassociation.