Singer Kim Jong-kook announced his marriage to a non-celebrity on the 5th of next month, and his long-standing 'LA rumor' is once again drawing attention.
First, Kim Jong-kook shared the marriage news himself through a handwritten letter on the official fan cafe 'Papitus.' He mentioned in the letter, "I have always been mentally preparing for the day when I could inform you in writing like this, but once I actually try to write it, I am more nervous and shaky than I imagined. I am getting married."
With Kim Jong-kook's marriage announcement, fans' curiosity erupted regarding the identity of the bride-to-be. In online communities, various speculations are circulating, from rumors of her being a cosmetics CEO from LA to being the daughter of a famous English teacher 20 years his junior. However, Kim Jong-kook's side has kept the information about the bride-to-be confidential, maintaining silence.
In fact, the LA-related rumors about Kim Jong-kook have persisted for several years. The story began with a joke from actor Cha Tae-hyun, a close friend from the 'Dragon Year Club.' Cha Tae-hyun joked that the reason Kim Jong-kook often goes to LA is because of a girlfriend or a wife, and this remark spread through various broadcasts and fan communities, leading to rumors of an 'LA girlfriend,' 'LA wife,' and 'LA family.' The name Victoria even came up in this context.
On last month's broadcast of KBS 2TV 'Problem Child in House,' Kim Jong-kook's LA rumors were mentioned again. During the show, Kim Seon-young and Lee Yoon-ji were present, and Kim Sook joked, "Other than friends in LA, you don't have a girlfriend, right?" Cha Tae-hyun continued the joke, stating, "Kim Jong-kook going to the US is for meeting his wife." Kim Jong-kook raised an innocent expression and said, "Stay quiet. It's just a group of people, and we haven't been alone together."
In the past, jokes about why Kim Jong-kook frequently visits LA also circulated on SBS 'Running Man.' Haha joked, "Because of girls, because of an ex-girlfriend, because of his daughter," and Kim Jong-kook responded confidently, "I'm enrolling in USC." In 2020, rumors of an 'LA girlfriend' spread even further after a scene witnessed by viewers in LA circulated.
Thus, the LA rumor that has continued for nearly five years remains active even after Kim Jong-kook's marriage announcement. Some netizens expressed surprise by saying, "Finally announced his marriage, but the LA rumor continues," "I didn't expect Cha Tae-hyun's joke to last this long," and "It's surprising that there's still talk of an LA girlfriend after the marriage." Other fans expressed their hopes, stating, "I hope the rumors end with the marriage" and "I'm really curious about what the bride-to-be looks like."
Kim Jong-kook, who has quietly nurtured his love, is now officially announcing his marriage and embarking on a new chapter. Having long been known as 'the eternal bachelor of 'Miwoo-san,' he is finally becoming a married man, and there is keen interest in whether the LA rumors will naturally come to a close.
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