[Sportschosun, Kim So-hee] Actor Heo Nam-joon drew laughs by sharing a surprising story from his school days that contrasted with his intense image.
On the 19th, tvN (Total Variety Network) released a teaser video for "You Quiz on the Block" under the title, "The wonderful new world that Heo Nam-joon has come to You Quiz on the Block. From a shocking testimony by a college classmate to stories about the school days of this keyring boy!" The video drew attention with stories from Heo Nam-joon's college years and family life.
That day, Heo Nam-joon drew attention with an unusual answer when asked whether he had a comment that made him feel especially good. He said, "I like comments that say, 'He's really not the kind of face I like. He's not my type at all, but he's annoying.'" His remark made everyone laugh.
He added, "I thought it was so funny when I saw a comment that said, 'I like Heo Nam-joon so much that I want to marry him. Is it okay to feel this way in my 60s?'" showing off his cheerful charm.
Yoo Jae-suk then mentioned a post written by one of Heo Nam-joon's college classmates and described what he was like at the time. The post said that during his days at Sungkyunkwan University, Heo Nam-joon was "a guy obsessed with working out" and that "during free periods, he would do bodyweight exercises nonstop and even use a chair to train his triceps."
After hearing that, Heo Nam-joon laughed while clenching his teeth and said, "I think I know who that friend is." He then burst into laughter at his own expense, saying, "I didn't need to do triceps exercises... I could have just done them at the gym. Why did I do that?"
Heo Nam-joon also talked about his twin brother. When Yoo Jae-suk asked, "He's tall and good-looking, right?" Heo Nam-joon firmly replied, "He's not good-looking," drawing more laughter.
Reflecting on his school days, he said, "When I was young, I was the cute keyring boy that girls would carry around," revealing a surprising side that contrasted with his current intense image.
At the end of the video, he also showed his affection for his family. He said, "My father is farming now, and before he used to say, 'What are you so busy with? Come home quickly.' But now he says, 'Why come when you're busy?'" He shared how his father's reaction has changed.
He added, "When my mother is at home, she says, 'I feel so happy because I can hear your voice all day long.'" He continued, "I'm grateful that I can see my parents a lot while they are still young and healthy," expressing his heartfelt feelings and adding warmth to the moment.
Meanwhile, "You Quiz on the Block," featuring Heo Nam-joon, is scheduled to air on the 24th.
