The reason why Kim Hee-chul went to the jewelry store holding a trophy

In the episode airing on June 21, marking its 500th episode, the SBS variety show 'My Little Old Boy' will feature Kim Hee-chul's attempt at gold investment. Since the full episode has not yet been released, the results cannot be spoiled, but the highlights of this episode are clear even from the preview. Kim Hee-chul takes not only his personal gold items to a jewelry shop but even his SBS Entertainment Awards trophy, triggering an absurd verification process that only a variety show could produce.

A Gold Investment Challenge Including a Trophy

The scenes in the preview are closer to character-driven comedy rather than simple emotional moments. In the flow of checking gold prices, Kim Hee-chul, Kim Jun-ho, and Kim Jong-min each bring out their items, with Kim Hee-chul presenting his SBS Entertainment Awards trophy. The scene escalates when Kim Jong-min also brings out an MBC trophy, to which Kim Hee-chul quips, "Now our broadcasting station won't be using it anymore." As a broadcasting station trophy appears at the very moment they are assessing actual gold value, the cast members' reactions take center stage over financial information.

The biggest twist is the trophy appraisal scene. In the preview, an expert examining the SBS Entertainment Awards trophy is heard saying, "It's a fake." Of course, since the full context of the episode has not been revealed, one must watch the broadcast to see what jokes or explanations accompany this statement. However, the core point of the preview is clear: the moment a highly symbolic trophy is scrutinized by the standards of gold value, Kim Hee-chul's signature eccentricity shines most brightly.

A 15 Million Won Gold Cup and Grandfather's Necklace

The trophy is not the only topic of conversation. A gold cup Kim Hee-chul received on another program is known to have an appraised value of 15 million won, and a gold necklace inherited from his grandfather also serves as another focal point in the jewelry shop scene. The scene at the end of the preview, where Kim Hee-chul calls out "Grandfather" toward the sky, makes viewers think of the stories behind family heirlooms rather than just the monetary value. Thus, while this episode uses the relatable topic of rising gold prices, it ultimately leans toward creating laughter through the cast members' memories and reactions.

'My Little Old Boy' is a long-running observational variety show where mothers watch the daily lives of their sons. The milestone of 500 episodes is significant. Choosing to feature gold investment in this episode is a way to bundle the money-related topics familiar to modern viewers with the cast members' established characters. Kim Hee-chul has the quick wit to escalate situations rather than just calculating values, and when Kim Jun-ho and Kim Jong-min chime in beside him, even small props turn into significant sources of laughter.

Points to Watch in the Full Episode

There are three key points to look forward to: what kind of explanation accompanies the trophy appraisal comment, how the actual appraisal process for the 15 million won gold cup unfolds, and whether the scene with the grandfather's gold necklace ends in laughter or transitions into a family story. The 500th episode of 'My Little Old Boy' will air on Sunday, June 21, at 9 PM. While the preview provides plenty of laughter, the true fun depends on how Kim Hee-chul handles the twists in the full episode.