Singer Roy Kim reveals childhood past as a gag kid

During the web variety show Zzanbro on the 19th, singer Roy Kim revealed that he once dreamed of becoming a comedian and performed alongside the late Kim Hyeong-gon on KBS 'Show! Lucky Train' while in the second grade.

Singer Roy Kim surprised entertainer Shin Dong-yup with a childhood history that differs greatly from his current image. As it was revealed that the singer, beloved for his sweet voice, was once a "gag kid" who dreamed of becoming a comedian and shared the stage with the late Kim Hyeong-gon, his unexpected past has drawn renewed attention.

In the web variety show Zzanbro, which aired on the 19th, guests Kangnam, Roy Kim, and Choi Yena appeared. During the episode, Shin Dong-yup recalled broadcast footage of Roy Kim's childhood and mentioned his hidden past. "So many people know Roy's true value these days," Shin Dong-yup said, adding, "Looking at even the materials from when he was young, he was really cute and his dream was to be a comedian."

Roy Kim also shared his special broadcasting experiences from his youth. He revealed that while in the second grade of elementary school, he appeared on KBS 'Show! Lucky Train' as a gag kid and acted alongside Kim Hyeong-gon. This indicates he showed interest in comedy long before his debut as a singer, a history that drew even more attention due to the contrast with his current calm and soft image.

Shin Dong-yup, in particular, remembered the scene vividly. "I remember that scene so clearly. It was goosebump-inducing that it was you. It was you," he said, unable to hide his surprise. He further added, "You were really cute and handsome," after looking at photos from the past. He found it remarkable that the child he saw on broadcasts long ago had later appeared before his eyes as a successful singer.

Roy Kim has previously revealed on other variety shows his childhood admiration for comedians. He recalled liking comedians since kindergarten and acting with Kim Hyeong-gon on 'Show! Lucky Train' during his elementary school years. He also disclosed that he performed impersonations of former President Kim Dae-jung at the time, demonstrating exceptional talent even at a young age.

Roy Kim's unique past is particularly interesting because it contrasts with his current musical image. Having made his name to the public by winning Mnet's 'Superstar K4' in 2012, he has walked the path of a singer with emotional ballads and stable vocals. However, his starting point included a childhood where he stood before the camera dreaming of being a comedian, not just singing.

The "gag kid" era, which has been newly highlighted only after his success as a singer, has become another twist in Roy Kim's history. Given that even Shin Dong-yup was surprised to belatedly confirm that the child acting with the late Kim Hyeong-gon was indeed Roy Kim, the old broadcast materials have sparked unexpected memories and conversation.

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