Wednesday, September 16, 2026

"There’s a limit to how much people can help," yet Tak Jae-hoon visits Shin Jung-hwan’s restaurant

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2026-09-16 13:40:12
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2026-09-16 13:40:12
Tak Jae-hoon and Shin Jung-hwan / YouTube screenshot / Photo: News1

[Financial News] Tak Jae-hoon and Shin Jung-hwan, members of the group Country Kkokko, have reunited after a long time.
On the 15th, the YouTube channel Human Story posted a video titled "Shin Jung-hwan and Tak Jae-hoon’s Human Story [Country Kkokko]."
In the video, Shin Jung-hwan announced that Tak Jae-hoon would visit the iron-plate dakgalbi restaurant he runs. Shin Jung-hwan had suggested the gathering first to mark Malbok, and Tak Jae-hoon reportedly accepted the invitation readily.
After arriving at the restaurant, Tak Jae-hoon sat down with comedian Shin Kyu-jin. Asked how it felt to meet again after such a long time, Shin Jung-hwan replied, "We often exchange text messages, and I keep up with each other’s news through acquaintances."
Tak Jae-hoon added, "We simply don’t work together on broadcasts, but we continue to keep in touch privately. It’s like athletes on different teams having a meal together on a day when there is no game."
Shin Jung-hwan expressed his gratitude to Tak Jae-hoon for visiting despite his busy schedule. When the production team asked, "Does Shin Jung-hwan often ask you for favors?" Shin Jung-hwan replied, "No," but Tak Jae-hoon jokingly remarked, "It’s a burden. There’s a limit to how much people around you can help."
Country Kkokko, which debuted in 1998, was widely loved in the music and entertainment industries. However, the group’s activities were suspended after Shin Jung-hwan became embroiled in an overseas gambling controversy in 2010. Tak Jae-hoon has recently remained active in various entertainment programs and web-based content.
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