'Entertainment sensation' Kim Jong-kook has finally joined the ranks of married men. Above all, the fact that the wedding was thoroughly kept private draws attention.
Kim Jong-kook held a private wedding with his non-celebrity bride at a location in Seoul on the afternoon of the 5th, officially tying the knot. This high-speed wedding came just 18 days after his surprise marriage announcement on the 18th of last month.
On that day, his close friend Yoo Jae-suk officiated the ceremony, while details about the presiding officiant and congratulatory songs were not disclosed. There was also speculation that Kim Jong-kook would serenade his wife himself as a singer. The wedding was held on a small scale with only family members and close friends from both sides in attendance. It was an extraordinary 'tight security' for a wedding of a veteran singer celebrating his 30th anniversary.
Until the wedding, invitations, wedding photos, and even the bride's information were completely undisclosed, arousing public curiosity even more. Online communities and social media were flooded with various rumors such as '38-year-old startup CEO living in LA' and 'daughter of a famous English teacher, employee of a large company.' However, Kim Jong-kook only confirmed that the bride-to-be is an ordinary non-celebrity who is not involved in the entertainment industry.
He was involved in various dating rumors in the past with personalities such as Yoon Eun-hye, Song Ji-hyo, Chae Yeon, Song Ga-in, and Hong Jin-young, but ultimately chose 'quiet love.' The agency also said, 'We cannot disclose anything other than the words he left directly on the fan cafe,' keeping the matter under wraps.
Meanwhile, on the SBS variety show 'Running Man' aired on Aug. 31, the behind-the-scenes of Kim Jong-kook's marriage announcement drew attention. Kim Jong-kook calmly stated, 'I'm getting married now. I will live well,' shocking the members. Yoo Jae-suk remarked, 'I found out on the day of the wedding. I thought it was a request related to the concert, but it was for the wedding ceremony,' expressing his surprise, while Ji Suk-jin commented, 'It's impressive that he kept silent until the very last moment. If he were born earlier, he would have been a freedom fighter.'
In particular, as information was thoroughly blocked on the day of the wedding, internet users could not hide their astonishment. Reactions included, 'This is what a private wedding really means,' 'I've never seen a wedding without even a single guest photo,' and 'That's the thoroughness of Kim Jong-kook.' There was also murmuring, 'I thought he wouldn't get married, but he finally did,' and 'How remarkable must the bride be to capture Jong-kook's heart,' mixed with voices of envy.
Once referred to as the 'bachelor icon' in entertainment, Kim Jong-kook has now stood at the starting line as the head of a new family. Fans are pouring in their support for him as he writes another chapter in his 30-year singing career.
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