Singer Kim Jong-kook has finally tied the knot, joining the ranks of the 'sold out men.'
Kim Jong-kook is holding a private wedding ceremony today (5th) afternoon at an undisclosed location in Seoul with his non-celebrity fiancée, marking the start of their life as a married couple. This surprise announcement comes just 18 days after their engagement, making it an ultra-speedy wedding march.
The ceremony will be officiated by his close friend Yoo Jae-suk. While the details regarding the officiant and congratulatory songs were kept strictly private, there were expectations that singer Kim Jong-kook might personally sing a love serenade for his wife.
This wedding ceremony was held as a small event, inviting only close family and friends from both sides. Having debuted in 1995 with Turbo, Kim has been active as a singer and broadcaster for nearly 30 years; however, instead of holding an 'entertainment industry celebration' with countless top star guests, he invited only a minimal number of attendees to proceed quietly. This reflected not only considerations for his bride, who is completely unrelated to the entertainment world, but also Kim Jong-kook's humble intentions.
Ahead of the wedding, neither invitations nor wedding photos have been disclosed, and various speculations about the bride, such as '30-something CEO residing in LA' and 'employee in a large corporation's overseas sales team,' have circulated but remain unconfirmed. The agency noted, "It is private, so we cannot disclose any information."
Kim Jong-kook's newlywed home is expected to be a luxurious villa in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, purchased for approximately 6.2 billion won. The complex is known for its top-tier community facilities, including a fitness center, a movie theater, and banquet halls, and is also famous for being home to actors Jang Geun-suk and Lee Yo-won. However, due to already scheduled broadcasting commitments, the honeymoon is expected to be delayed for the time being.
Meanwhile, online communities are flooded with heartfelt congratulations from fans who have witnessed the passing years, with comments like, "Half a century Kim Jong-kook has finally tied the knot~" and "Thinking about a song that says, 'finally got married at half a century with a man.'" Today, as Kim Jong-kook sheds the 'bachelor' label he has carried for a long time, fans warmly support his new beginning.
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