Lee Kuk-joo, who left, is not living alone in a 9 pyeong studio apartment in Japan, but lives in Ueno on monthly rent

By Sohee, Kim

Nov 02, 2025

Lee Kuk-joo, who left, is not living alone in a 9 pyeong studio apartment in Japan, but lives in Ueno on monthly rent



Comedian Lee Kuk-joo revealed how she lived in Japan,

Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of SS501 on the YouTube channel 'Lee Kuk-ju' on the 1st. A video titled 'Dating with Kyu-jong SBN, who returned to FIVE O ONE', was posted.

Lee Kuk-joo visited the Japanese concert of the new unit FIVEO ONE, consisting of SS501's Kim Hyun-joong, Heo Young-saeng, and Kim Kyu-jong. Visiting the concert waiting room, he greeted Kim Kyu-jong warmly and revealed his long-standing friendship. He then reunited with Tomo, a Japanese member of the past group A'ST1, and had a pleasant conversation.




Lee Kuk-ju said, "How have you been? I've heard a lot about you"I was glad to see him," Tomo said. "I've seen him on YouTube a lot. He spoke Japanese," expressing his surprise. At this time, Kim Kyu-jong joked that he bought a house in Tokyo, and Lee Kuk-ju joked that "No, it's monthly rent." I live in Ueno," he explained in a hurry. But Kim Kyu-jong "I heard he bought a house in Ueno. Isn't it amazing?," he said, drawing laughter as he did not stop playing.

Lee Kuk-joo, who left, is not living alone in a 9 pyeong studio apartment in Japan, but lives in Ueno on monthly rent
After enjoying the concert, Lee Kuk-ju said, `In a way, they are of the same age and one year older. Next year marks the 20th anniversary of my debut, and watching the performance made me feel new and strange. I also thought about what to do next year."

Lee Kuk-joo, who met Kim Kyu-jong again in Shibuya, Tokyo the next day, said, `In the early days of my debut, SS501 was so hot that I never imagined broadcasting together. But as we walked on our own paths, we met again" "You lasted 20 years as you did, and I lasted 19 years as I did. I'm proud to be able to meet and talk like this."




He also "I went to the concert to film content, but when I saw it, I felt strange." People say they don't have friends when they come to society, but how good is it to have a good friend after 20 years of debut?" he said, expressing his friendship with Kim Kyu-jong.

Meanwhile, Lee Kuk-ju recently started living alone in a 9 pyeong studio apartment in Tokyo, Japan. He said "There are times when broadcasting work is reduced, but I'm not the type to rest. I often came to Japan because I like to travel, but I filmed the content because I said, "Let's do something." But that's what happened again," he said with a smile. Lee Kuk-ju continues to challenge new things in Japan and is constantly giving updates on YouTube.






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