On the latest episode of SBS’s A Moment To Spare, actor Kim Dae Myung revealed a surprising and emotional moment from his past, sharing that it took him five attempts to get into college, all because he was determined to study acting.

During the 18th episode of the variety show, which has been steadily rising in ratings with a 1.5% viewership among viewers aged 20 to 49, Kim Dae Myung opened up about his long journey to college.

He recalled, “I wanted to act no matter what, so I ended up trying five times.” When he finally passed the entrance exam for Sungkyunkwan University, he was stunned to see a ‘clown’ image appear on the screen, making him question, “Did I really get this far?” The actor confessed that he couldn’t believe it and just kept staring at the screen in disbelief.

Kim Jong Min shared a funny and relatable story of his own, telling Kim Dae Myung, “I felt that way when I took my driver’s license test. I got 68 out of 70 on the written test and still failed! Then I got 64 the next time. I failed three times.” This made Kim Dae Myung laugh, bonding over their shared experience of repeated failures.

But the surprises didn’t stop there. Kim Dae Myung, Yoo Jae Suk, and Kim Jong Min discovered an unexpected connection during the episode. When Kim Dae Myung mentioned he was from Suyu Ri, Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Jong Min immediately became curious and started looking up their schools.

Yoo Jae Suk exclaimed, “If you’re from Ssangmun Middle, Suyu Middle, or Dobong Middle, that’s amazing. It’s not easy to meet people from Suyu Ri. It’s impressive that we’re all gathered here.”

Kim Dae Myung responded excitedly, “If we’re from these three areas, it’s a deep connection. I’ll make the most of this Suyu Ri bond.” Kim Jong Min jokingly added, “We’re like family~,” officially kicking off the “Suyu Trio,” a trio united by their hometown, which will surely bring even more fun and excitement to the show.

The bond continued to grow, as Kim Dae Myung encountered a junior from Suyu Ri during a trip, and even more Suyu Ri natives began to appear, sparking what fans are calling the “Suyu Ri universe” within the show.

Don’t miss the 19th episode of A Moment To Spare, airing on Tuesday, January 14th, at 10:20 PM, to see more heartwarming and hilarious moments from the stars and their unexpected connections!

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Actor Kim Soo Hyun is officially skipping filming for MBC’s variety show Good Day on March 13, and many are now wondering—is he being removed from the show for good?

On March 12, Maeil Business Newspaper reported that Good Day will continue filming as scheduled on March 13—but Kim Soo Hyun will NOT be there.

Although he already filmed his segments on February 27, discussions are now underway on whether to edit out his footage completely. With the controversy surrounding his alleged relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron, it seems like the show may be cutting ties with him.

Not only does this impact the final broadcast, but even the soundtrack featuring Kim Soo Hyun may need changes. Many believe that after growing backlash, it will be difficult for him to continue appearing on major TV networks.

Good Day is a high-profile music variety show featuring G-Dragon, where he collaborates with various figures to create the song of the year. The program marks PD Kim Tae Ho’s return to MBC and G-Dragon’s first regular variety show in years.

Kim Soo Hyun played a major role in forming the "88z" crew, which includes:
Hwang Kwang Hee
Lee Soo Hyuk
Jung Hae In
Im Si Wan
G-Dragon

Because of his close ties to the members, he was one of the key cast members. However, with the growing controversy over his personal life with Kim Sae Ron, public sentiment has turned against him, and calls for his removal have intensified.

Previously, YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute (Gaseyeon) claimed that:
Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a romantic relationship for 6 years
They allegedly started dating in 2015, when Kim Sae Ron was 15 years old (still a minor)
Kim Soo Hyun was 27 at the time—a 12-year age gap
He allegedly pressured her along with YouTuber Lee Jin Ho
His agency’s response to the accusations was unreasonable

Later, Gaseyeon released more “evidence”, including:
Photos of the two showing physical affection
Messages reportedly sent by Kim Sae Ron to Kim Soo Hyun
A handwritten letter allegedly written by Kim Soo Hyun during his military service, sent to Kim Sae Ron

Despite the controversy, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, is fighting back. They released a strong statement, saying:

"Many of the claims made against our company and Kim Soo Hyun are malicious."

They also warned:

"We are reviewing the strongest possible legal action against these baseless rumors, as we cannot let them go unchallenged."

Even after Gaseyeon dropped more allegations and evidence, Gold Medalist refused to change its stance, saying:

"Our official position remains unchanged."

With brands dropping him, his ads being removed, and now his future on Good Day uncertain, many are wondering—is this the end of his career?

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