On 'Running Man,' Kim Jong-kook officially declared, 'I'm getting married.'
On the 24th episode of SBS entertainment show 'Running Man,' Kim Jong-kook finally announced the wedding news, receiving congratulations from the members and viewers.
That day, the protagonist Kim Jong-kook faced the camera and directly announced his marriage, saying, 'I'm getting married. I'll live diligently.' The screen displayed the subtitle 'Single man Kim Jong-kook gets married,' heating up the scene.
Members were unable to hide their shock at the unexpected news. Haha noted, 'I'm teary-eyed,' showing signs of emotional breakdown, while Yoo Jae-suk remarked, 'In fact, Haha felt betrayed after receiving the late wedding news from Jong-kook,' eliciting laughter. He also revealed, 'I just found out today,' and Ji Suk-jin added, 'I found out just earlier,' as it was disclosed that everyone had learned about the news from an article that morning, adding to the buzz in the studio.
Kim Jong-kook, who dislikes extravagance to the point of finding it burdensome even to celebrate birthdays, stated that he 'tried to quietly announce' the news, but the droplets of sweat on his face represented his embarrassment. Yoo Jae-suk further added, 'Many still haven't realized. The staff couldn't keep quiet either. No one knew Jong-kook was getting married,' bringing more laughter.
Meanwhile, Kim Jong-kook had previously shared the wedding news by posting a handwritten letter on the official fan cafe on the morning of the 18th. He expressed, 'I always prepared myself mentally that I would write something like this someday, but when it comes to actually writing, I'm more nervous and shaken than I imagined. I'm getting married,' touching his fans. He continued, 'Although I couldn't make the album I wanted for my 30th debut anniversary this year, I have created my other half,' conveying his sincerity and bringing smiles to the fans.
[Photo] 'Running Man'
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