Former SS501 member and actor Kim Hyun Joong's current situation has been in the spotlight recently. On the recent episode of tvN's 'Free Farmer,' Kim Hyun Joong was featured as a novice farmer. Previously, he was accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and was charged with causing injuries, leading to the birth of his child with her. However, Kim Hyun Joong was acquitted of the assault charges, and paternity of the child was confirmed to be his. He was also caught driving under the influence at a later point.

In 2022, Kim Hyun Joong married a woman of the same age and they have two sons. He later shared his farming activities on YouTube, showcasing himself cultivating crops on his 200-acre land in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province.

Initially buying multiple lands for investment during the Saemangeum land reclamation project in 2007, he faced difficulties when the project didn't go as planned, resulting in a loss of 400 million KRW. Despite trying to sell the land, his Icheon property remained unsold for ten years, decreasing in value significantly. Eventually, he started farming on the land after seeking advice from a veteran farmer and surprisingly found success. His YouTube channel, where he documents his farming journey, has garnered 1.21 million subscribers.

After facing setbacks, making connections with the local community, and showcasing his networking skills at a village festival in September last year, Kim Hyun Joong even managed to recruit a rookie trot singer. Currently active overseas, he conducted an overseas dance concert last year following a world tour that spanned nine South American countries in 2023. He also appeared in a joint Korean-Japanese drama.

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