Kim Jong-kook denies the suspicion of using steroids

[aures.livejournal.com]

Kim Jong-kook indirectly refuted the ‘steroids use’ suspicion that has been raised recently.

Under the video uploaded on Kim Jong-kook’s Youtube channel on November 4th, he wrote a comment, saying, “With steady effort and the power of my mental strength alone, I got the testosterone level of 9.24 at the age of 46. This figure was 2 years ago, so it might have been lower by now. Everyone, you can do this, too. I think it was something quite amazing and I can brag a little more about this now.” Kim Jong-kook’s comment seems to be made to indirectly deny the suspicion of him using steroids raised by a foreign Youtuber not long ago.

On the 31st of last month, foreign Youtuber and bodybuilder Greg Doucette mentioned Kim Jong-kook in his Youtube video. Greg Doucette, who has 1.26 million subscribers, talked about Kim Jong-kook in the video titled “Kim Jung Kook || Natty or Not” uploaded on his Youtube channel. In this video, Greg Doucette expressed his personal opinion on whether the bodies of people who work as fitness trainers and Hollywood stars were built by using steroids.

While explaining Kim Jong-kook’s age, physical condition, and Youtube channel, Greg Doucette said, “Kim Jong-kook has been working out for more than 20 years and has more than 2 million subscribers. Therefore, he is qualified as a fitness trainer.” Then, Greg Doucette mentioned that Kim Jong-kook has been steadily exercising like a participant in a contest even at the age of 45. Looking at Kim Jong-kook’s photos from 1996 to 2016, he said, “His body is still improving well until recently.”

Greg Doucette said, “He cannot have that testosterone level of a person aged 25 to 35 when he is already 45 years old. However, he is maintaining such an amazing physique”, and speculated that Kim Jong-kook had used steroids in order to get his well-built body.

He said confidently, “If you had to bet a million dollars or if your line was on the line. Gun was at your head and asked ‘Hey, you gotta pick one. Is he natural or is he enhanced?’ What would you say? I’m saying he’s enhanced.” “Enhanced” is a term used to refer to a person who uses illegal drugs to develop muscles.

Greg Doucette shared, “It’s not easy to have a body like Kim Jong-kook without using drugs at the age of 45.” His video received a lot of attention from domestic and foreign netizens with more than 110,000 views at that time. On the other hand, Kim Jong-kook is appearing on SBS’s entertainment program “Running Man” as well as delivering his workout secrets through his personal YouTube channel “Kim Jong-kook GYM JONG KOOK”.

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Singer Kim Jong-kook, who is currently active as a Youtuber, released his position about the suspicion of him using steroids.

On November 6th, Kim Jong-kook mentioned the ‘steroid’ controversy on the community section of his personal Youtube channel “GYM Jong-kook”, saying, “Living in this life, you will meet all kinds of ridiculous issues.”

He continued, “I just wanted to mention this lightly through a video and comments then let it pass, but it already came out on news reports. As a rookie Youtuber, I couldn’t ignore this since I thought this would be such interesting content.”

Kim Jong-kook said, “If necessary, I’m determined to undergo all kinds of tests that exist in this world. I’ve just finished one today. If there is any credible and highly recommended test that you know, please comment below to inform me, as many as possible.”

Moreover, he said he is considering registering as an athlete in order to receive a test at the professional doping agency. He shared, “If any official (from the doping test agency) happens to read this, I would be thankful if you could give me a chance to get a very detailed examination, thinking about a big picture of developing and promoting Korea’s fitness.”

Lastly, he expressed his determination, saying, “I want to prove that this might be an impossible thing without using that kind of drug in their surrounding but in Korea, our country, how funny it is to see many people just enjoy working out.” then added “Korean’s spicy taste”.

Moreover, regarding the “1 million dollars” bet from the Youtube channel that raised the suspicion of Kim Jong-kook using steroids, he said, “I just don’t care about that 1 million dollars. I think that was so embarrassing…”

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Comments

[peachypearl.livejournal.com]

I don't think his shape and physique is very unusual for someone who is obviously very focused on it but it would likely be very hard for the average 45 year old to maintain it. However I don't know a lot about steroid use when we are speaking about more casual methods.

However I had to lol at his statement "this might be an impossible thing without using that kind of drug in their surrounding but in Korea, our country, how funny it is to see many people just enjoy working out" like that doesn't mean anything? If you are into fitness you are going to be into fitness no matter where you are from lol.

[921227.livejournal.com]

There's always the potential, but like what was mentioned, he's been very involved in the care and health of his body for decades and has talked about what he does to maintain not only his physical body, but his health and been open about his health concerns.

I can't imagine that he would use steroids esp since its not like he's a pro athlete or body builder

[timetobegin.livejournal.com]

The use of steroids amongst non-athletes/body builders is very common. Alot of male celebrities use it, but the topic is obviously still taboo. If anything, the problem isn't the use of drugs, but people being expected to look like KJK does — which takes alot of time, effort and money, and is not an easy thing to maintain as you age. Humans don't wake up like this lol.

[daynr.livejournal.com]

No clue about pervalence of steroid use, but casual conversation about assumes it's common in the west.....

But, coming from the west coast of America, I'm cackling at the thought that Korea is some place where people just looooove to exercise unlike other places. Most Canadians I know are active in a way that most people I know from East Asia aren't — we have different physical environments, school pressures, societal expectations, etc., and physical activity/working out seems much more baked into American-Canadian culture.

[modestgoddess79.livejournal.com]

KJK stays out of trouble and minds his business. It’s common knowledge that he works out hours every day.

[tsubaki874.livejournal.com]

That's exactly why he's never in trouble, he spends all his time in the gym lmaooo

[chiives.livejournal.com]

is steroid use a crime in sk the same way recreational drugs are? i mean i'm pretty sure people use it like so many idols on weed lol, but i wonder if there's a difference.

[broadcities.livejournal.com]

i'm here for op! keeping me up to date with english gym slang!

[myungung.livejournal.com]

I feel like KJK has always been big, so it seems a little out of place for a sudden video on his dietary habits. I guess it’s for the clout and attention?

[sweetestbliss1.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I feel like that YT guy did it mostly for views.

[sweetestbliss1.livejournal.com]

Has that YouTuber guy seen KJK blend chicken breast and drink it?? 😂 And how he thinks exercising is "delicious" lol that butlers episode. Maybe if he did, then he wouldn't be so doubtful haha

Anyways, random question -- I don't know much about fitness, but is it a common practice to blend chicken breast and drink it?? Lol. Seems so 🤢

Also, I think Choo Sung Hoon is around the same age as KJK and he is also superrr fit so...

[burnbook31.livejournal.com]

OP, i've been staring at that gif for a good minute. my brain can't comprehend someone can have that defined abs, but it's right there.

[aures.livejournal.com]

right? i *had* to use it! what a beautiful body huh? <3