Um Ki-joon Shares Proposal Story on 'Newly Released Restaurant'

On the January 17 episode of KBS 2TV's variety show 'Newly Released Restaurant' (신상출시 편스토랑), newlywed Um Ki-joon opened up about his proposal story. The episode featured the charming anecdotes of Yoon Jong-hoon, who showcased his impressive cooking skills since his debut last week.

During the show, Yoon Jong-hoon invited his fellow 'Penthouse' co-stars Um Ki-joon, Ha Do-kwon, and Bong Tae-kyu to his home. As Yoon Jong-hoon was busy cooking, Um Ki-joon entered using a password, surprising the panelists. Yoon Jong-hoon revealed that only the three of them knew the password, indicating their close friendship.

Once Ha Do-kwon and Bong Tae-kyu arrived, Yoon Jong-hoon prepared a lavish meal for them. Ha Do-kwon commented, "You should treat your girlfriend like this," while Bong Tae-kyu asked Yoon Jong-hoon what kind of partner he would like. Ha Do-kwon suggested a "quiet yet bright" woman, to which Um Ki-joon agreed, saying he also prefers someone cheerful.

Bong Tae-kyu noted that Yoon Jong-hoon thinks deeply about relationships, suggesting that marrying someone simple and bright would be ideal. Ha Do-kwon added that it's important for a partner to be perceptive, joking that Yoon Jong-hoon should be aware when he's upset. The group shared laughs as they teased Yoon Jong-hoon about his reactions.

Ha Do-kwon also mentioned that Yoon Jong-hoon is cute when drunk, prompting Um Ki-joon to agree that a man with charm is necessary. When Bong Tae-kyu asked if Um Ki-joon has charm, he surprised everyone by saying he does with his girlfriend (now wife).

Bong Tae-kyu expressed his surprise at Um Ki-joon's recent marriage, recalling that he thought Um Ki-joon would never settle down. Um Ki-joon explained that his relationship happened unexpectedly, with Ha Do-kwon agreeing that it felt like a series of fortunate coincidences.

Yoon Jong-hoon promised to share any major announcements with his friends first. Um Ki-joon revealed that he showed his proposal to his girlfriend the day after he popped the question, even before his family.

Um Ki-joon then shared the details of his proposal, explaining that he had never tried glamping before, so he booked a glamping site. He secretly placed a gift in his brother's car and later asked him to drive to get meat, all while preparing for the proposal alone. In contrast, Bong Tae-kyu shared that he wanted to skip dating and go straight to marriage, leading Yoon Jong-hoon to call him a pro-marriage advocate.