Kim Dong-hyun wants to re-enlist in the Marine Corps
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- South Korean entertainer Kim Dong-hyun expressed a desire to re-enlist in the Marine Corps during a TV show appearance.
- The episode featured a talk battle between Army and Marine Corps veterans, discussing military football.
- Kim Dong-hyun's surprising statement about re-enlisting led to a humorous exchange with fellow cast members.
South Korean entertainer Kim Dong-hyun surprised fellow cast members on the TikTok original show 'Tiki Taka Takataka Talk Talk Show' by stating he wants to re-enlist in the Marine Corps. The episode, airing on June 29, featured veterans from the Army and Marine Corps engaging in a talk battle centered on military football.
I want to re-enlist in the Marine Corps.
From the moment they appeared, the teams set the tone by singing military songs. Marine Corps veteran Kwak Bum expressed dissatisfaction with the Army-Marine Corps rivalry, humorously claiming that discussing the Army is illegal, which provoked a reaction from the Army contingent. DinDin recalled his experience in the Marine Corps reconnaissance training during his time on the MBC TV show 'Real Men,' expressing respect for the unit's rigorous training.
It's illegal to even talk about the Army.
Kim Dong-hyun confessed that there was something more challenging than Marine Corps training, leading to his unexpected declaration. DinDin responded by noting that Kim Dong-hyun rarely discusses his military service. The conversation also touched upon military football, with Ahn Jung-hwan sharing an anecdote about playing with the division commander during his training days. Ahn recalled that simply passing the ball to the commander was enjoyable and earned him ramen afterward, to which DinDin quipped about his effective assists.
I just passed him the ball, and he seemed to enjoy it. Afterward, he even gave me ramen.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.