4 years of secret dating, and two marriage proposals. 'Little groom' Ko Woo-rim candidly revealed his relationship, marriage, and newlywed life with 'figure queen' Kim Yuna. Before his enlistment, Ko Woo-rim said he was cautious since it was not long after their marriage announcement. In his first variety show after returning from military service, he shared the process of their relationship leading up to their marriage.
Kim Yuna and Ko Woo-rim held their wedding on 22nd October 2022 at the Shilla Hotel in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The ceremony was hosted by Shin Dong-yeop, and the celebratory song was performed by Forestella, the group Ko Woo-rim belongs to.
Kim Yuna and Ko Woo-rim, who connected during the All That Skate event in 2018, reached the fruit of marriage after a long relationship. Afterward, Ko Woo-rim enlisted in November 2023 and completed his military service of 1 year and 6 months, returning on the 19th.
Choosing 'Radio Star' as his first variety show after his discharge, Ko Woo-rim showed a more relaxed atmosphere but passionately declared he would prove his entertainment sense in his first variety show after discharge. In particular, Ko Woo-rim said, "Before my enlistment, it was not long since our marriage announcement, and it was not my personal story, so I was cautious. Now that I am in my 3rd year of marriage, I will talk about it naturally," hinting at revealing his love story with Kim Yuna.
The journey began with a 9-night, 10-day trip to Paris after his discharge. Ko Woo-rim explained that 'Power J' Kim Yuna had made the plans and reservations before him, and hotel staff recognized 'Olympic champion' Kim Yuna, which made him feel proud of his wife. When asked if he was displeased that Kim Yuna, who is 5 years older than him, led the plans, he skillfully responded, "My wife always makes wise decisions," showcasing his upgraded entertainment sense.
Given that he was dating and marrying 'figure queen' Kim Yuna, there seemed to be a lot of pressure, but Ko Woo-rim demonstrated 'iron mental strength.' He began, "People around me worried more than I did." He added, "From the moment I met my wife, I thought it was something to be accepted, so it didn't feel heavy. Everyone says my wife has 'iron mental strength,' but in fact, she says I do. She mentioned that I have my stubbornness, and if something doesn't sit right, I say it right away, stating that if I were just indifferent, I wouldn't have been charming."
Ko Woo-rim and Kim Yuna met during an ice show in 2018. Ko Woo-rim recalled a strange atmosphere at the time and revealed that their first meeting started with a birthday celebratory DM from Kim Yuna. At that time, Kim Yuna sent a message to Forestella's leader Jo Min-kyu as a thank you and had a meal together. On the day Ko Woo-rim's birthday, Kim Yuna learned it was his birthday and sent him a DM first. Afterward, while the three of them were meeting, Jo Min-kyu dropped out, and it became just the two of them. Ko Woo-rim explained, "They say we had a secret relationship for 4 years, but we didn't hide it that much. Since I hadn't debuted long ago, no one recognized me, and we generally dated openly."
Ko Woo-rim felt comfortable with Kim Yuna and decided to propose at the age of 24. Even though he had not yet completed his military service and would have to be a 'bear soldier' if they married, Kim Yuna supported him, saying, "We are in a long-lasting relationship, so a year and a half is not an issue." He shared that after his first proposal, he made a second proposal in front of Kim Yuna's friends, bringing excitement and emotion.
Ko Woo-rim also showcased a personal talent that Kim Yuna had approved. To break the heavy image of a crossover group, Ko Woo-rim performed impressions of the character from the drama 'New Recruit' followed by an impression of Song Seung-heon, presenting a compelling charm. He also offered a special live performance, filling Wednesday night with his mesmerizing voice.
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