Singer Kim Jong-kook announced his marriage, drawing attention to the recent circumstances of actress Yoon Eun-hye, who was noted for their love line in past entertainment programs.
On the 18th, Kim Jong-kook posted a handwritten letter on the official fan cafe 'Papitus,' saying, 'I am getting married,' revealing the news of his marriage. He stated, 'In celebration of my 30th anniversary since debut, instead of an album, I created my other half,' and added, 'The wedding will be held quietly with family, relatives, and acquaintances.'
On the same day, during the recording of SBS TV's variety show 'Running Man,' he directly shared the marriage news, surprising the members and production staff. The production team decided to move the airing of that segment, originally scheduled for September 7, to August 31.
Immediately after the announcement, 'Kim Jong-kook marriage' rose to the top of the trending searches on China's Weibo, indicating a strong reaction from overseas. In particular, the keyword 'Kim Jong-kook Yoon Eun-hye' also surged, bringing Yoon Eun-hye's recent situation back into the spotlight. On the same day, Yoon Eun-hye posted a video of her practicing for a Baby V.O.X concert on Instagram, adding a broken heart emoji, attracting attention.
Kim Jong-kook and Yoon Eun-hye gained significant popularity for their love line on the past SBS program 'X-Man.' In 2022, Yoon Eun-hye drew the line on dating rumors with Kim Jong-kook, stating, 'It's not true.'
Recently, through her YouTube channel, she emphasized, 'The most important thing for a marriage partner is character and sincerity,' stating, 'It is important to share the same religion and values. Ultimately, sincerity is the most important.'