Namkoong Min rewatches his kneeling proposal as fatherhood nears

Actor Namkoong Min will share his movie-like love story with his wife, Jin Ah-reum, along with his recent news as an expectant father.

Namkoong Min will appear on KBS 2TV's 'Problem Child in House,' airing at 10:20 PM on the 10th, to reveal the daily life of a couple in their fourth year of marriage.

Behind the Scenes of a Rejected First Confession and a Kneeling Proposal

The connection between the two began in 2015 with the film 'Light My Fire,' which Namkoong Min directed. Meeting as actor and director at the time, Namkoong Min was captivated by Jin Ah-reum, but his first confession was flatly rejected. The specific reason why Jin Ah-reum did not accept Namkoong Min's feelings at that time will be revealed in this broadcast.

The behind-the-scenes story of the romantic proposal that garnered attention through SNS will also be shared. Namkoong Min recalled the situation, saying, "Since I watched many foreign movies since I was young, I thought a proposal must involve kneeling and giving a ring." He added that whenever things feel awkward with his wife, he rewatches the proposal video to reaffirm his affection.

"Decided Not to Buy Clothes for Myself Starting This Year": An Expectant Father's Declaration

Namkoong Min, who admitted to being in a relationship with his wife Jin Ah-reum, who is 11 years younger, in 2016, married in October 2022 after a seven-year public relationship. Recently, his agency 935 Entertainment officially announced the pregnancy news, stating, "A precious new life is coming to actor Namkoong Min and actress Jin Ah-reum."

Known as a typical "wife fool," Namkoong Min mentioned his recently changed spending patterns. Having frequently gifted clothes and bags to his wife in the past, he revealed that he has stopped shopping for himself starting this year, saying, "I spent a lot on myself until last year, but I am refraining from that starting this year." It is a glimpse into his sense of responsibility as an expectant father.