Kangnam reveals 800 million won Pokemon card collection

Singer Kangnam surprised everyone by revealing his extraordinary hobby.

While Kangnam is usually loved for his cheerful image, the hobby he disclosed this time was unexpected: collecting Pokemon cards worth hundreds of millions of won.

On the 29th, the MBC variety program 'Radio Star' aired a 'Miracle Las' special featuring Yoon Mira, Kangnam, Han Da-gam, and Park Ji-hyun, who shared various stories.

On this day, Kangnam appeared carrying a 007 briefcase containing special items, piquing the curiosity of the cast.

What came out of the bag was none other than a Pokemon card collection. The studio atmosphere heated up instantly as it was revealed that these cards, which many might think of as mere childhood toys, are actually collectibles worth tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions, of won.

Kangnam pulled out a Pikachu card, one of the rare cards, and shocked the cast by stating, "This is worth more than 10 million won."

Seeing this, Kim GuRa reacted by saying, "You're crazy," drawing laughter with his signature blunt wit.

However, Kangnam's collection did not end there.

When Kim GuRa asked, "How much money did you spend? Lee Sang Hwa knows about this, right?" referring to his wife's reaction, Kangnam answered honestly, "I don't know. She knows about these two, but she doesn't know about the rest," which brought more laughter.

Following this, Kangnam shocked the cast once again by revealing even rarer cards.

He explained the value of a single card, saying, "You can't even get this at all," and then stunned everyone by revealing, "This is 800 million."

Kangnam explained that the numbers and the production year marked on the cards are crucial factors in their valuation.

He emphasized that the grade and condition of the card are important, saying, "See the number? This is perfect." He then introduced the world of the rare collectible market, adding, "It would be different if it were from 2016, but if it were a 1999 product, it would be worth about 800 million."

Pokemon cards have moved beyond simple children's toys to become high-priced collector items traded by collectors worldwide. In particular, early production cards, limited edition items, and cards that receive high grades can record prices in the hundreds of millions of won in the auction market.

Kangnam also showed the side of a professional collector who goes beyond simply liking the characters to analyzing the rarity and value of the cards.

However, his confession that he had not informed his wife, Lee Sang Hwa, about the existence of some of his collection became another point of laughter.

Kangnam continues to pursue his own world of hobbies even after marrying his athlete wife, Lee Sang Hwa. The 007 briefcase revealed that day was not just a simple prop, but a treasure chest containing his hidden "800 million won hobby life."