Kim Jong Min's career has been up and down. Starting with Koyote, he has gained much recognition. But as there were many new singers coming, he decided to join Variety Show, 2Days 1Night. Being a regular member for two seasons, he was almost kicked out from the show for the third season. When he kept on going on with the show, finally he got an award.
2 Days 1Night is a show full of game in order to explore the natural beauty of Korea. It can be the beauty of the city and also the rural areas. The show is famous for its fun game in order to get food and place to sleep.
Kim Jong Min has been in the show for 2 seasons. Starting with Kang Ho Dong as the main leader, Kim Jong Min showed the viewers that he had fun joke to offer. But at both seasons, he nearly won the game. It was hard for him but he stayed as he set his heart for entertainment.
According to report from Soompi, he shared his thought and experience being in the show at "As I Say" JTBC on January 18th. He said that after the second season, it was the toughest time for him. He was just released from army. He also heard that he was about to be kicked from the show.
Cha Tae Hyun who was casted to continue for season 3 said to Jong Min that he needed the original member. Hearing that, he joined the show again and got recognition. Actually it was hard for him as his pride was hurt. But he let it go and convinced himself that he would gain big if he kept going on with the show.
His belief and prediction has been proven. According to report from Asiastarz, he finally won Daesang Award for his part in 2Days 1 Night at KBS Entertainment Award. It was a big achievement for him to join the show for 3 seasons, giving laughter to everyone.
Kim Jong Min proves that pride is just what you think and hard work is what matters. He needs to be proud of himself and viewers cannot wait to see more of the episode of the show with the comeback of Jung Joon Young who has been missed by other members, including Jong Min.