Singer Kim Jong-kook has finally tied the knot, and interest in his non-celebrity fiancée continues to grow.
Kim Jong-kook is set to ring the wedding bells today, the 5th, at a location in Seoul with his non-celebrity fiancée. The wedding ceremony is expected to be a quiet affair attended only by family and close friends.
In this context, no specific information about the bride-to-be has been disclosed, but interest remains high. Previously, online discussions included various speculations such as 'a 38-year-old beauty startup CEO living in Los Angeles' and 'the daughter of a famous English teacher 20 years his junior and an employee in a multinational corporation's overseas sales team,' but Kim Jong-kook's side noted, 'We have nothing to add beyond what has been shared on the fan cafe. It is difficult to confirm personal matters.'
Meanwhile, on the 31st of last month, Kim Jong-kook's surprise marriage announcement took center stage on SBS's 'Running Man.' He surprised everyone by gathering the members and stating, 'I'm getting married, aren't you sad if you don't come?' Ji Suk-jin questioned, 'Are you really getting married? Is this a YouTube content?' and when Yoo Jae-suk asked, 'Is she from the entertainment industry?' Kim Jong-kook emphasized, 'No, she is not related to the entertainment industry,' highlighting that his fiancée is a non-celebrity.
During the broadcast, a scene was replayed in which Kim Jong-kook, during the past mission 'Leave a video letter to my woman,' casually said to the camera, 'Just wait a little.' That flippant comment has led to interpretations that it foreshadowed his marriage announcement, leaving viewers with a poignant reflection.
In light of this, fans and internet users have shown a strong response to Kim Jong-kook's marriage news. 'I can't believe Jong-kook oppa is finally getting married,' 'It was always funny when he was pressured about marriage, but now that he's really getting married, I'm moved,' 'I'm curious about the identity of the bride, but if it's personal life that Kim Jong-kook wants to protect, we should respect that,' and 'Please continue to show us happy moments on Running Man even after marriage' are among the supportive messages being shared.
'The entertainment industry's strong wall' and long-time representative bachelor of the entertainment industry, Kim Jong-kook is garnering attention from fans as he begins this new chapter in his life.
Meanwhile, Kim Jong-kook's wedding ceremony will be hosted by Yoo Jae-suk, a long-time acquaintance. Kim Jong-kook shared the marriage news during the filming of SBS's 'Running Man' and personally requested Yoo Jae-suk to host. Coincidentally, there was also a 'Running Man' filming scheduled for the wedding day, but Yoo Jae-suk adjusted his schedule to honor their friendship.
Kim Jong-kook said through his fan cafe, 'I had been mentally preparing to write this kind of post for a long time, but now that I am doing it, I feel more nervous and trembly than I imagined. I'm getting married. I plan to hold a quiet ceremony soon with family, relatives, and a few friends in a small scale.'
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