Choi Hong-man reveals Hello Kitty-themed Seoul home on 'The Manager'

The Seoul home of mixed martial artist Choi Hong-man is being revealed for the first time. From a charming interior that contrasts sharply with his overwhelming physique to a massive food pantry reminiscent of a convenience store, his private space and lifestyle, which have rarely been shown, are finally being unveiled.

In the MBC variety show 'The Manager' airing on the 22nd, Choi, who has been living on Jeju Island, will show off his Seoul residence, which he prepared to accommodate his recently increased schedule.

The most eye-catching space is the bedroom. The bedding, dolls, and various daily necessities are all unified under the character 'Kitty,' revealing a surprising taste that is difficult to associate with someone of Choi's massive stature. The house also features a food pantry where various items such as snacks, instant rice, and bottled water are stored in large quantities. The scale, which feels like a personal convenience store, continues to cause astonishment in the studio.

On this day, Choi hosts his first housewarming party by inviting comedians Kim Won-hun and Cho Jin-se, his so-called 'attachment keyring younger brothers.' To welcome his guests, Choi heads to the kitchen to cook personally, wearing a small apron that cannot properly accommodate his massive frame.

However, the cooking process is not smooth from the start. Due to his exceptionally large fingers, he struggles even to operate the induction cooktop, and there is even a situation where he has to kneel to cook because the countertop is too low. Scenes showing how his physical condition affects the fine details of daily life are expected to induce laughter.

Despite the difficulties, Choi pours his heart into the housewarming food, preparing 'Seasoned Crab Stew' using bone broth and seasoned crab, as well as handmade inari sushi. In particular, attention is focused on what kind of taste the food completed with his extraordinary-sized hands will deliver.

Kim Won-hun and Cho Jin-se, who attended the housewarming, are fully occupied with teasing Choi with their characteristic playfulness. As soon as they meet, the two throw jokes like, "You've grown even taller since we last saw you," and continue to prank Choi incessantly while wandering around the house.

In particular, laughter is expected to ensue as Choi shows little reaction to the so-called 'Giant-sized Massage,' where the two use all their strength to slap his buttocks. By utilizing his overwhelming physical condition as variety show material, the close relationship between the three is also expected to be naturally revealed.

Along with this, interest is heightened as Choi's dating life is also scheduled to be revealed. Given that Choi, who has a strong image imprinted as a martial artist, can be seen through what kind of tastes and human relationships he forms in real life, the unveiling of his Seoul home is expected to serve as an opportunity to show a new side of him.

In particular, the bedroom filled with characters, the large-scale food pantry, and the various kitchen mishaps caused by his massive physique show the gap between his outward image and his actual life. Choi's daily life and tastes, which were hidden behind the modifier 'Giant,' are expected to be revealed in more concrete detail through the show.