# Kim Jong-kook Leaves Choi Sung-hoon Defeated in Taiwan Travel Show

- URL: https://hallyu-brief.vercel.app/en/news/kim-jong-kook-manly-travel-taiwan-zico-choi-95209f
- Published: 2026-10-15T10:05:56.542Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> Kim Jong-kook, Choi Sung-hoon and Zico travel Taiwan on the SBS Plus/MBN show '상남자의 여행법 in 대만'. In the episode airing at 9:40 p.m., Kim Jong-kook's eating habits and Zico's struggles at a dart game take center stage.

## Key points

1. The episode airs at 9:40 p.m. on SBS Plus and MBN, according to TenAsia.
2. Zico struggles at a night market dart game while Choi Sung-hoon and Kim Jong-kook win prizes.
3. Kim Jong-kook married a non-celebrity woman nine years younger in a private ceremony last September.

## What is the episode about?

SBS Plus and MBN's variety show '상남자의 여행법 in 대만' (Manly Men's Travel Guide in Taiwan) airs its episode at 9:40 p.m., according to TenAsia. Choi Sung-hoon, Kim Jong-kook and Zico travel around Taiwan without a fixed plan, exploring the island as they go.

## When does the show air?

The show airs every Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. on SBS Plus and MBN.

## What happens at the dart game?

At a night market, the three men try a dart game. Zico practices alone but does not improve, while Choi Sung-hoon and Kim Jong-kook enjoy the game and collect prizes. The production staff suspects Zico may be hiding his skill to build a comedic character, but he denies it.

## Why are the men arguing about food?

During travel, Choi Sung-hoon scolds Kim Jong-kook for eating slowly for health reasons. Kim Jong-kook fires back by pointing out Choi Sung-hoon's deference to his wife, Yano Shiho. Choi Sung-hoon then sighs that his wife must really suffer and concedes the argument.

## Who is Kim Jong-kook?

Kim Jong-kook is a singer and variety star. The reports say he held a private wedding last September with a non-celebrity woman nine years younger than him. Beyond her age, no details about his wife have been made public.

## For international fans

The show is a Korean variety program that follows its cast on location abroad. International viewers can look for it on the networks' platforms, though availability depends on region.

## FAQ

### When does the episode air?

The episode airs at 9:40 p.m. on SBS Plus and MBN, according to TenAsia. The show airs every Tuesday.

### Who is in '상남자의 여행법 in 대만'?

The cast includes Choi Sung-hoon, Kim Jong-kook and Zico. They travel around Taiwan together without a fixed plan.

### Is Kim Jong-kook married?

Yes. He held a private wedding last September with a non-celebrity woman nine years younger than him. No other details about her have been made public.

## Sources

- [TenAsia](https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000779766)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._