[Sportschosun Jeong An-ji] Mixed martial arts fighter Yoshihiro Akiyama made a controversial remark after hearing praise for his wife Shiho Yano’s looks, saying, "No matter how pretty she is, if you keep looking at her, she just looks the same."
The KBS2 program "Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant," which aired on the 11th, showed Kim Jae-joong inviting his 13-year friend Yoshihiro Akiyama to his home.
That day, Akiyama drew attention for his blunt comment after Kim Jae-joong’s mother praised Shiho Yano’s appearance, saying, "No matter how pretty she is, if you keep looking at her, she looks the same."
Earlier, Kim Jae-joong had impressed Akiyama with a carefully prepared meal. But Kim Jae-joong’s father, who was watching, brought up his son’s marriage, saying, "What’s the point of being good at cooking? You have to get married." In response, Akiyama said, "I disagree," and added, "It’s enough to be good at anything. You don’t have to get married."
Kim Jae-joong’s father was taken aback by the unexpected remark, but Kim Jae-joong was delighted, saying, "I finally have someone on my side."
Kim Jae-joong’s father then asked Akiyama, "You know a lot of people in Japan, right? Jae-joong has a house in Japan too. If you know a good woman, please introduce her to him," as he began searching for a daughter-in-law regardless of nationality.
Kim Jae-joong’s mother also joined in, mentioning Shiho Yano and saying, "His wife is pretty." Akiyama then replied, "No matter how pretty she is, if you keep looking at her, she looks the same. That’s what I think," drawing criticism for the shocking remark from the calm confidence of a man who had won over a beauty. Actor Ji Seung-hyun, who was watching from the studio, made viewers laugh by saying, "You shouldn’t watch it," when Yano’s video appeared.
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