Imagine waiting nearly seven decades for your very first fan meeting only to have a celebrity secretly crash the party. That’s exactly what happened when rapper DinDin surprised Korea’s beloved “national grandmother,” actress Kim Young-ok (87), at her long-awaited fan signing event.
The fan meeting, highlighted in a video on Kim Young-ok’s official YouTube channel, was a heartfelt celebration of her 67-year career. Fans showered her with gifts, laughter, and stories, but the biggest twist came when a masked DinDin quietly joined the crowd.
Kim Young-ok, who first worked with DinDin on JTBC’s Nation of Hip-Hop, didn’t immediately recognize him. Squinting playfully, she asked, “Are you here to see me? I thought you were one of our staff.” Even after he removed his mask, she teased, “He looks like DinDin… did I see it wrong?” — sparking laughter from everyone around.
DinDin then revealed inside jokes only the two of them shared, reminding her of the time she refused to introduce him to her granddaughter and when she cheekily took a Gucci hat from his house. Finally, with a grin, he declared, “I’m a singer. A rapper. It’s DinDin.” That’s when the sharp-tongued Kim Young-ok broke into a mix of shock and humor, joking, “This crazy rascal!”
While she teased him, her affection was clear. Even the production team noted DinDin came despite a packed schedule, earning a warm smile from the veteran actress.
Fans online loved the playful banter, calling DinDin “like a real grandson” and praising their bond as “a sweet insult of love.”
