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The love story of Kim Dong-hyun \u2014 a former fighter turned broadcaster who married after 11 years of dating \u2014 has drawn renewed attention.<\/p>\n

A former mixed martial artist, Kim is widely regarded as a pioneer who helped open the path for Korean fighters on the global MMA stage.<\/p>\n

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On television he projects a warm, bumbling persona, but as a competitor he achieved elite results \u2014 reaching No. 6 in the UFC\u2019s world welterweight power rankings.<\/p>\n

Before joining the UFC, a string of knockout victories earned him the nickname “Stun Gun.” Later, his prowess in mounted positions won him the moniker “Maemi Kim,” underscoring his dominant skill set.<\/p>\n

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He launched his television career in 2013 on tvN\u2019s Let’s Go Time Expedition, where his goofy, self-deprecating charm played against expectations for a former UFC athlete and won viewers over.<\/p>\n

As a breakout variety-star, Kim became a regular on shows such as Amazing Saturday, Musoe Girls (\ubb34\uc1e0\uc18c\ub140\ub2e8), Mungchyeoya Chanda (\ubb49\uccd0\uc57c \ucc2c\ub2e4), Master in the House, and Great Escape, where he showcased strong comic timing.<\/p>\n

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Kim is also known for his devotion to family. He married Song Ha-yul, six years his junior, in 2018 after roughly a decade together; they have one son and two daughters.<\/p>\n

The couple have said they split and reunited 11 times during their ten-year relationship before ultimately deciding they were meant to be.<\/p>\n

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Having translated a successful UFC career into television stardom, Kim addressed persistent rumors that his net worth reached 10 billion KRW (7.5 million USD).<\/p>\n

He said he lives in an 80-pyeong (roughly 2,850 sq. ft.) apartment in Banpo, Seocho District, listed around 7 billion KRW (5.25 million USD), but clarified, “It’s not owned outright \u2014 it’s a banjeonse. The jeonse deposit is about 3\u20134 billion KRW (2.25\u20133.0 million USD).”<\/p>\n

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Kim also said he suffered losses in cryptocurrency investments and had to sell a home he owned before property prices rose. “We almost ended up on the street with the kids,” he said, a remark that drew sympathy.<\/p>\n

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Known around town as a lovable big-brother figure \u2014 brave with people but easily startled by everything else \u2014 Kim has entered a second peak as a variety-show entertainer. Fans hope he continues to thrive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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