Kim Jong-min "My lifelong wish is to be a father" during a 1 Night 2 Days quiz

The Story of How a "Lifelong Wish is to Be a Father" Quiz Turned into a Wish-Sharing Session

Kim Jong-min of KBS 2TV's '2 Days & 1 Night Season 4' turned the set into a sea of laughter with his unexpected answer. In the broadcast on the 5th, the members embarked on a 'Route 7 Healing Trip' starting from Donghae, Gangwon-do, and continuing to Gyeongju. The trigger was the 'Infinite Backstroke Quiz' mission held against the backdrop of the Samcheok sea. Dressed in swimwear and life jackets, the members had to complete a backstroke to a turnaround point and then have everyone answer a quiz correctly to pass the mission.

The problem was a proverb quiz. When the production team posed the question, "My lifelong wish is ○○○," Kim Jong-min shouted without hesitation, "My lifelong wish is to be a father." Although it was far from a proverb, it was a sincere statement reflecting his reality, as he married a non-celebrity businesswoman 11 years his junior last April and is currently preparing for a second child with the goal of giving birth next year. Moon Se-yoon took Kim Jong-min's side, saying, "Just let it be the correct answer," to which Kim Jong-min retorted, "But that's my wish!" drawing laughter.

Following Kim Jong-min's unexpected remark, the quiz turned into a contest where members shared their own wishes. Moon Se-yoon and DinDin chose 'King of Health' and 'Upper Limit Price' as their respective wishes. Lee Ki-taek teased the members by stating his lifelong wish was the 'Excellence Award,' noting it wasn't even a Grand Prize or First Prize. Lee Yong-jin also gave incorrect answers, such as shouting 'Seaweed Soup' after hearing a hint related to food. Ultimately, the members failed to guess the correct answer, 'Nurungji' (scorched rice), and had to head back into the cold sea for more backstroke.

From Donghae, Gangwon-do to Gyeongju: The Start of the Route 7 Healing Trip

The route for this trip was decided by Kim Jong-min. The members began their journey enjoying the scenery of the East Sea while traveling along National Route 7. They were given a mission to reach their base camp in Gyeongju by the time limit of 6:00 PM. Since the first mission in Samcheok was a backstroke quiz conducted in the water, the members' physical exhaustion was significant.

Kim Jong-min, currently in his second year of marriage, is expressing his affection for a future child after starting a family. His answer, "to be a father," during the broadcast was a result of his actual life goals being projected. The members maintained a friendly atmosphere, either applauding Kim Jong-min's remark or making jokes. The members' struggle to complete the mission continued against the backdrop of the Samcheok sea.

Members' Divergent Wishes Shake Up the Quiz

The participating members poured out their various wishes. Moon Se-yoon took Kim Jong-min's side and demanded it be treated as the correct answer, while DinDin chose 'King of Health' and 'Upper Limit Price' as his wishes. Lee Ki-taek was teased by the members for shouting 'Excellence Award.' Lee Yong-jin gave an incorrect answer by saying 'Seaweed Soup' after hearing a hint, but in the end, no one could guess the correct answer, 'Nurungji.'

"But That's My Wish": Kim Jong-min's Shameless Sincerity

During the quiz, Kim Jong-min revealed his true feelings instead of the correct answer. When asked to fill in the blank for the proverb quiz, he shouted, "My lifelong wish is to be a father." When Moon Se-yoon assisted by saying, "Just let it be the correct answer" because it wasn't the actual answer, Kim Jong-min maintained a confident attitude, saying, "But that's my wish!"

The Samcheok Mission Along Route 7

This journey was decided to follow National Route 7 based on Kim Jong-min's choice. The members performed a mission to arrive in Gyeongju, their base camp, by 6:00 PM after departing from Donghae, Gangwon-do. Upon arriving at their first destination, Samcheok, the members changed into swimwear and life jackets and jumped into the sea. This was followed by the 'Infinite Backstroke Quiz,' where they had to touch the turnaround point via backstroke and have everyone answer the quiz correctly to pass.