Kim Dae-ho: "We don't do ancestral rites or make kimchi"

Broadcaster Kim Dae-ho, a former announcer, revealed that the traditional large family culture—which has often been cited as a realistic burden regarding marriage—has undergone significant changes. He explained that his family has abolished ancestral rites and no longer makes *kimchi* at home, opting to buy it instead.

On the 20th, during the MBC variety program "Where Is My Home," Kim toured a "house embracing the mountains" in Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, alongside Kim Ji-yu and Kyuwon 'Q' Kim.

During the episode, the subtle chemistry previously noted between Kim and Kim Ji-yu was revisited. During her previous appearance, Ji-yu drew attention for her unique "tiki-taka" rapport with Kim.

Kim expressed honest feelings of disappointment toward Ji-yu. "Ji-yu mentioned flirting last time, but then the front page of the newspaper said she was leaving to meet a foreign man," he said. "For a moment, even though we weren't dating, I felt like, 'Was I just being played in the studio that day?'"

He continued, "Even if we met through work, I live by the thought that there are no such things as friends between a man and a woman. Anyway, since I'm single, I don't dislike someone who likes me. To be honest.""

In response, Kim Sook connected the pair's relationship to the realities of marriage. She asked Ji-yu, "Can you perform ancestral rites 12 times a year?" When Ji-yu thought for a moment and replied, "Yes," Kim offered an unexpected revelation.

"My family has abolished ancestral rites and we buy our kimchi," Kim revealed. This marks a significant shift from his past persona, where he seemed more conscious of the burdens of traditional large family culture.

Kim's family size has been a frequent topic on broadcasts. Last year on "Malja Show," he stated, "My father has 10 siblings," adding, "If you include the siblings and grandchildren who gather during holidays, there are 50 people.""

In 2024, on "I Live Alone," he also visited his hometown in Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi-do, to spend the holidays with his large family. During that broadcast, the family's unique holiday scene drew attention as a large-scale ceremonial table was prepared with great care.

For Kim, who is unmarried, this large family culture has often been linked to marriage in variety shows. This stems from the realistic view that massive family events and traditional holiday customs can act as a significant burden to a prospective spouse.

However, by revealing that his family has eliminated ancestral rites and even buys *kimchi*, Kim has shown a modernized family culture. At the very least, the burden of the "50-member large family" surrounding his marriage prospects has been considerably eased.