Kim Dae-ho transforms 4 million won Damas into camping car

Broadcaster Kim Dae-ho has transformed a Damas vehicle, which he acquired for approximately 4 million won, into a personalized mobile space by investing about 6 million won in modifications. This transformation goes beyond simple car tuning; it is a change that fully reflects the unique life philosophy and travel style Kim has demonstrated over a long period on "I Live Alone."

At the end of episode 663 of the MBC variety show "I Live Alone," which aired on the 4th, Kim was shown setting off on a solo trip in his vehicle, which he affectionately calls the "Damorghini." The name "Damorghini" is Kim's personal nickname combining "Damas" and "Lamborghini," serving as a symbol of his unique lifestyle of utilizing a small commercial vehicle to suit his own tastes.

The revealed vehicle looked significantly different from its original state. While Kim stated, "It cost about 4 million won," he explained that he invested an additional 6 million won for the modifications. Although he spent a considerable amount to refine the vehicle, the space was organized with a focus on functions necessary for actual camping and travel rather than a flashy exterior.

Looking at the newly transformed "Damorghini," Kim said, "What would I have done if I hadn't met you?" before driving off onto the road. He essentially turned a single car into a space that embodies his tastes and way of life, rather than just a means of transportation.

The reason the "Damorghini" is special to Kim lies in how it connects to the lifestyle he has shown on screen. In "I Live Alone," Kim built a unique character by consistently showing a lifestyle of making and repairing things he needs himself, rather than being conscious of how others perceive him. His attitude of prioritizing "the way I want" over "expensive and good things" in his home, hobbies, and travels has become his established broadcast image.

What drew more attention than the vehicle during this trip was the inner feelings Kim confessed. Upon arriving at an unfamiliar place, he honestly revealed his emotions, saying, "It has been quite a while since I've felt lonely." He continued, "Aren't people living too well? Everyone who seems to be living too well and enjoying themselves is actually a lonely person."

It was a confession that while he appeared to enjoy a single life more freely and fully than anyone else on the outside, loneliness existed behind that facade. He essentially acknowledged the gap between the "joy of living alone" consumed on broadcasts and the actual solitude experienced by an individual.

To soothe his loneliness, Kim set off on his trip with his beloved stuffed animals filling the vehicle. Although he left alone, he structured his trip in a way that he wasn't entirely alone. He spent time with the dolls and enjoyed a sense of liberation from daily life by going into the sea and swimming.

In particular, his remark, "It feels like I am the only one in this world," encapsulates the nature of this trip. For a broadcaster who lives by constantly forming relationships with others in crowded broadcast settings, an unfamiliar space where no one is looking at him can instead provide complete freedom. For Kim, the "Damorghini" is a small refuge that contains both that solitude and freedom.

The choice to add functions and space to an old Damas in his own way, instead of choosing a flashy camping car, is also typical of Kim. More important than the numbers—investing 6 million won into a vehicle purchased for 4 million won—is the fact that he chose a space where he can actually stay and move, rather than a car that looks good to others.

This is also why Kim's "Damorghini" has become more than just a variety show prop and has established itself as a character in "I Live Alone." His car is a result of mixing economic efficiency and practicality with taste and romance, and at the same time, it is a miniature version of Kim's way of life, which prioritizes his own satisfaction over the standards of others.

In this broadcast, the vehicle's transformation into a much cleaner camping space was revealed, along with the loneliness of Kim that had been hidden behind his flashy daily life. Ultimately, the true purpose of the 6 million won modification seems to have been not about owning a more splendid car, but about creating his own space where he can stay comfortably even when alone.