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'My Little Old Boy' Kim Hee-chul, his level of prioritizing cleanliness... 'Even for restaurants, I look for clean restrooms over taste'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Comedian Kim Hee-chul prioritizes restroom cleanliness over food taste when choosing restaurants.
  • He stated he would not use public restrooms when dining out, preferring to use his own facilities.
  • Kim Hee-chul revealed he would select a restaurant with a clean restroom even if the food was mediocre, over a popular eatery with a poor restroom.

South Korean comedian Kim Hee-chul revealed his unusual priorities when dining out, stating that the cleanliness of a restaurant's restroom significantly influences his choice, often outweighing the quality of the food.

During a segment on the SBS show 'My Little Old Boy,' Kim Hee-chul visited the luxurious home of singer Brian. While touring Brian's immaculate bathroom, Kim inquired if Brian ever used public restrooms. Brian admitted to using them but with extreme caution, lining the entire seat with toilet paper.

I don't use restrooms when I go out. When I look for a restaurant, I look for a place with a clean restroom rather than a tasty one.

โ€” Kim Hee-chulKim Hee-chul explaining his dining preferences on the show 'My Little Old Boy'.

Kim Hee-chul then confessed, "I don't use restrooms when I go out." He elaborated that when selecting a restaurant, he actively seeks out establishments with clean facilities, even if their culinary offerings are not top-tier. He firmly stated that given the choice between a highly-rated restaurant with a dilapidated restroom and a less-than-stellar eatery with a spotless one, he would invariably choose the latter.

If I had to choose between a famous restaurant with a shabby restroom and one that doesn't taste good but has a clean restroom, I would choose the one with the clean restroom even if it doesn't taste good.

โ€” Kim Hee-chulKim Hee-chul further elaborating on his preference for cleanliness over taste.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.