Kim Jong-kook postponed his honeymoon due to the wedding announcement…plus a 6.2 billion won newlywed house and hilarious episodes from 'Running Man'
Singer Kim Jong-kook is finally joining the ranks of married men. He has garnered great interest from fans by sharing his wedding news, honeymoon plans, and behind-the-scenes episodes revealed on 'Running Man'.
On the broadcast of 'Running Man' aired on the 31st, Kim Jong-kook's wedding announcement was also delivered. During the recording, he cautiously approached the members one-on-one and said, "Isn't it a bit much if you don't come to my wedding?" The members cheered, saying, "Kim Jong-kook, this is such a shock. This is a scoop!" A flustered Kim Jong-kook responded, "I'm getting married now. I will live well and work hard," creating a touching atmosphere.
In the meantime, the soon-to-be-married Kim Jong-kook surprised everyone by appearing in drag. Yoo Jae-suk said, "Since it's that day, you don't have to dress in drag if you don't want to," but Kim Jong-kook responded, "What are you talking about? I'll work even harder," amusing the members with his proactive attitude. Notably, during the seed money mission, he also revealed his diligent side by saying, "I'm not investing; I'm saving for retirement."
Earlier, Kim Jong-kook appeared on his YouTube channel and stated, "I bought a house. It's not for investment but for actual residence." In fact, it was revealed that he purchased a luxury villa in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, for about 6.2 billion won, leading to speculation that it would be used as a newlywed home. Internet users expressed their surprise and support, saying, "Wow, a 6.2 billion won newlywed house is amazing," and "Postponing the honeymoon for broadcasting, he's really a professional," and "If someone like Kim Jong-kook works hard, I should also step up my game."
Kim Jong-kook plans to skip his honeymoon right after the wedding and focus on his broadcasting schedule. According to OSEN's investigation on the 18th, Kim Jong-kook will prioritize his ongoing broadcasts and already confirmed schedules, thus deciding to postpone his honeymoon for a later date. A representative from Kim Jong-kook's side remarked, "I cannot comment on the wedding or the person who will be his wife beyond what's on the fan cafe," remaining reserved. However, regarding the honeymoon, they explained, "At this moment, it is not possible to go. We have to prioritize the set broadcast schedules."
Meanwhile, on the morning of the 18th, Kim Jong-kook posted a handwritten letter on his official fan cafe announcing his marriage plans. He wrote, "I have always been prepared for the day when I would post such a message, but now that I am writing it, I am more nervous and anxious than I imagined. I'm getting married."
He continued, "This year marks my 30th debut anniversary, and while I haven't been able to create the album I want, I've created my other half," delivering a witty remark about a major change in his life. The wedding ceremony will be a small private event attended only by family, relatives, and close friends. According to the industry, Kim Jong-kook will hold a private wedding on September 5th in a location in Seoul, attended only by family and close friends. The identity of the bride-to-be remains a mystery, keeping curiosity alive.
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