Singer Kim Jong-kook is ending his 49 years of single life and is getting married 'secretly.' It is a surprise wedding where everything from the announcement of the marriage to the bride's identity has been kept under wraps.
Kim Jong-kook will tie the knot today (5th) at a location in Seoul with his non-celebrity fiancée. The wedding ceremony, held privately to accommodate the non-celebrity fiancée and her family, will be attended only by close family and friends. After receiving intense attention for three weeks following the announcement of the marriage, Kim Jong-kook is finally becoming a 'married man.'
It was a wedding for Kim Jong-kook surrounded by many secrets. The only known fact was that entertainer Yoo Jae-suk, who has collaborated with him over several years on the SBS entertainment program 'Running Man,' would officiate the ceremony. Also, since Kim Jong-kook personally revealed the marriage news through 'Running Man,' it is expected that the members will attend as guests.
Kim Jong-kook has been preparing for the wedding in privacy. Although he dropped hints of his romantic relationship in the entertainment programs and YouTube content he appeared on, even the members of 'Running Man' were unaware of the fact until the announcement day. So much so that Ji Seok-jin jokingly said, "If you were born earlier, you would have been a independence fighter. You keep your mouth shut and absolutely don't say anything until the very end." Yoo Jae-suk also hurriedly adjusted his recording schedule at Kim Jong-kook's request.
With so many secrets, the interest from fans and the public in Kim Jong-kook's marriage has only increased. Since the announcement of the marriage, curiosity and interest in the fiancée have continued. One media outlet reported that Kim Jong-kook's bride is the daughter of a famous English teacher, 20 years his junior, but Kim Jong-kook's side has remained silent. They pleaded for the public to refrain from excessive interest since she is a non-celebrity.
Kim Jong-kook stated that his fiancée is not part of the entertainment industry, saying, "She is completely different from me. It's a complete opposite."
Earlier, on the 18th of last month, Kim Jong-kook shared a handwritten letter on his official fan cafe, stating, "I am getting married. I have been dropping hints little by little, but I still think there are many who will feel it was sudden. This year marks my 30th anniversary since debuting, and instead of making an album that I wanted to create, I made my other half. Although it may be late, isn't it lucky that I am going this way?"
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