Kim Jong-min from 'Weddings and Lessons' spent a rewarding day serving as the 'one-day groom assistant' for his close friend, comedian Kim Tae-won, who is getting married before him.
In the 159th episode of Channel A's 'Current Men's Life - Weddings and Lessons' aired on the 16th, Kim Jong-min, who is set to marry on April 20, took on the role of 'one-day groom assistant' for his close friend and popular comedian, Kim Tae-won, who is gaining popularity as 'Jjabjeong-eun.' Additionally, Park Hyun-ho and Eun Ga-eun were seen doing a wedding dress and tuxedo tour just three days before their ceremony, and comedian Jo Hye-ryeon gave a surprise early 'celebration song,' bringing a heartfelt moment to the audience. The broadcast recorded a viewer rating of 2.9% nationwide among paid households, reflecting keen interest from viewers.
Dressed in a stylish suit, Kim Jong-min arrived at a beauty salon and said, 'Today, (Kim Tae-won) is getting married, so I volunteered as the 'one-day groom assistant' to learn in advance.' After greeting Kim Tae-won warmly, he diligently prepared groom snacks and drinks. Later, he picked up Kim Tae-won in a car to take him to the venue, where Kim Tae-won expressed his concerns, saying, 'I only slept for three hours last night. I don't know how many guests will come later,' adding, 'Thinking about my parents makes me tear up.' To ease his friend's tension, Kim Jong-min joked, 'Any baby plans today?' and when asked about his own plans for children, he replied, 'Yes. I'm going to the hospital soon for a groom check-up.' Kim Tae-won appreciated this, saying, 'When I talk with you, I feel much less tense.'
Upon arriving at the wedding venue, Kim Jong-min was surprised by the number of tasks a groom must handle, such as delivering wedding photos for display and preparing gifts, meal tickets, and parking passes. At that moment, 'Emotional Connection' Lee Da-hae recalled, 'A groom should welcome guests like that, but at my wedding, guests were saying, 'Where's the groom (Seven)?' So, I asked them to find out where the groom went, but he was still absent.' He humorously recounted, 'Later, Seven arrived, sweating profusely, because he was busy shooting a 'challenge video' to help promote Taeyang's new song during that time! But he managed to suppress his rising anger and proceeded with the ceremony.'
The wedding, officiated by Nam Hee-seok, with Kim Joon-hyun as the host and Lee Hyun of Eight providing the celebration song, was held grandly. Observing the ceremony, Kim Jong-min said, 'I simulated my wedding with Hyung (the bride's nickname), and rather than feeling scared, it felt exciting.' He added, 'For our wedding, Lee Juck and Lyn will be performing celebratory songs.' Amidst everyone's congratulations, he received the groom's boutonnière, and later dined with Kim Joon-hyun and Kim Won-hyo. Kim Won-hyo, husband of 'Dating Department' Shim Jin-hwa and a 'romantic,' shared, 'Earlier, I texted my wife, asking, 'How about a date after the wedding?'' and Kim Joon-hyun smiled as he showed photos of his daughter. Kim Jong-min also expressed his wish, saying, 'We want our first born to be a daughter and our second to be a son,' fostering a warm atmosphere. Following this, the day of Park Hyun-ho and Eun Ga-eun, who are three days away from their wedding, unfolded.
The two, embarking on a wedding dress and tuxedo tour that day, tried on various 'new' ceremonial outfits. Park Hyun-ho chose a luxurious black tuxedo, while Eun Ga-eun tried on styles ranging from strapless wedding dresses to voluminous skirts adorned with sparkling jewels. When Park Hyun-ho saw the first dress, he remarked, 'That outfit doesn't complement your beauty,' causing the 'studio mentor squad' to sigh. Lee Da-hae emphasized, 'We need to eliminate all negative comments,' yet Park Hyun-ho reacted to the second dress with, 'Hmm, that's too flashy.' In the end, 'Principal' Lee Seung-cheol pointed out, 'That's almost like my appearance from 'Superstar K.' I'm not cheering; I'm judging right now!' Fortunately, after seeing the third dress, Park Hyun-ho exclaimed, 'This is first place; it's so beautiful!' before unexpectedly kissing Eun Ga-eun, sweetening the mood.
After finishing the wedding dress tour, while driving home, Eun Ga-eun asked, 'Did I look older when I wore the second dress?' Park Hyun-ho hesitated before replying, 'Uh...' Seeing Eun Ga-eun's disappointment, he quickly added, 'You looked perfect today. You should definitely be a wedding model!' Later, the two began preparing their home for guests. It turned out they had invited the 'celebration song icon' Jo Hye-ryeon to their home. Jo Hye-ryeon arrived with side dishes she had made herself, and Eun Ga-eun called out, 'Mom, Mom!' in gratitude. Eun Ga-eun then admitted, 'I wanted to ask you to perform a celebratory song, but I didn't muster the courage fast enough.' Jo Hye-ryeon replied, 'I really want to, but it's difficult to adjust a prior schedule. I'll arrange for a substitute (celebration singer) instead.' He then asked Park Myung-soo and Lee Sang-jun to perform the celebratory song, with Lee Sang-jun jokingly saying, 'If I perform the song, it might shake Eun Ga-eun's feelings,' drawing laughter.
In a cheerful atmosphere, Jo Hye-ryeon exclaimed, 'I'm going to sing a celebratory song now,' and passionately performed her hits like 'Anakanna' live. Eun Ga-eun shared, 'I'm so happy. This is more impressive than any celebratory song,' as her eyes welled with tears. In gratitude, Park Hyun-ho served a dish of stir-fried pork with kimchi. While Park Hyun-ho was cooking, Jo Hye-ryeon remarked, 'Earlier, I saw the way Hyun-ho looked at you; it was full of hearts. His gaze reminded me of how Park Bo-gum looked at IU in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines.' Isn't he your Park Bo-gum?' However, Eun Ga-eun expressed her concern, saying, 'Before going out, I ask him if I look pretty, and he answers, 'Yes, you look pretty,' then checks his appearance in the mirror.' Additionally, she revealed, 'I want to talk about what we did today before sleeping, but he says, 'Turn off the light,' and falls asleep immediately.' Park Hyun-ho sincerely apologized, saying, 'Once I lay my head on the pillow, I fall asleep within 10 seconds,' and Jo Hye-ryeon blessed the couple, saying, 'I pray that you two get married, have beautiful children, and have great success in your careers.'
Channel A's 'Weddings and Lessons,' which showcases Korea's representative wanna-be grooms growing into fine men and good adults, airs every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.
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