"Come Over Whenever": Lee Joon Begs Kim Nam-gil to Stay as Trip Ends With a Marriage Joke

"I hope Nam-gil can join us as a regular. We got this close in just two days, and it's a shame," Lee Joon said as the Japan trip drew to a close. Kim Nam-gil replied that Lee should contact him whenever needed, and Jun Hyun-moo urged Kim to promise to come over to any country. The exchange aired on the 18th on the MBN variety show This Is Hyunmoo Road, where Jun, actor Kim and Lee wrapped up their Japan trip.

Kim answered "Understood," hinting that the bond among the three may not end with this trip.

A marriage joke and a trip that "filled every hour"

When the three shared their impressions of one another, Kim Nam-gil's wit stood out. Of Lee Joon he said, "Joon clicked with us even though we had just met," expressing his satisfaction. Turning to Jun Hyun-moo, he called it "a trip that made me sure I should marry this person," and the room erupted in laughter. The unexpected remark was a playful way of describing the strong chemistry he had confirmed while spending time together, rather than a serious confession.

Jun said he had come to feel the truth of the saying that you become close by traveling together, and agreed that Lee Joon had fit in well with them. Lee said he could not believe how awkward he had felt on the boat the day before. "We talked nonstop except when we were sleeping. It was a full trip and a rewarding one," he added.

Quiet villages, and respect for a veteran

The destination also won praise. Kim Nam-gil said he usually travels in city centers, so visiting a quiet village was peaceful and enjoyable. Jun Hyun-moo said Korean people are everywhere and recognize him even in the off-season, but here he was completely disarmed. Because he never ran into a Korean, he said, he could feel the real Japan. Getting away from familiar tourist spots to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere was another attraction of the trip.

Earlier, after visiting an artisan café in Japan, Jun expressed admiration for people who have devoted themselves to one field for a long time. He recalled recently watching a stage play by Park Geun-hyung: "He has the most lines, yet his voice and pronunciation were so strong. You could feel his years and depth, and he was truly wonderful." Jun showed respect for the experience built up over the years and for skills that do not waver.

Awkward at first, closer by the end

Though their first meeting was awkward, the three, who ate, talked and traveled together, ended up openly showing affection for one another. Kim's unexpected "marriage declaration" condensed the closeness built over a short schedule into a single scene, a bond that made even their unfamiliar first encounter seem distant. Attention now turns to whether the natural chemistry among Jun Hyun-moo, Lee Joon and Kim Nam-gil will carry over to their next meeting.

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