Singer Kim Jong-kook held his wedding with unprecedented security, free from managers of celebrity guests, social media posts, or filming.
On the afternoon of the 5th, Kim Jong-kook's wedding took place at a hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. Born in 1976, Kim Jong-kook has now become a late-blooming groom at 49.
As a member of Turbo and a distinguished figure in the entertainment industry, Kim Jong-kook has gained various nicknames, fame, and popularity due to his long career in showbiz. Naturally, his marriage has attracted attention from the announcement stage.
However, rumors were rampant. From the identity of the bride-to-be to the wedding date and specific time and place. Even after Kim Jong-kook's marriage news became widely reported, a 'gag order' was enforced on detailed information.
In fact, even the 'Running Man' members with whom he had shared 15 years only learned about Kim Jong-kook's marriage as the date approached. It's no wonder Ji Suk-jin remarked, "Someone like you should be leading a liberation movement."
Nevertheless, a representative from Kim Jong-kook's side revealed to OSEN that while it is true that Kim Jong-kook is getting married, the ceremony will be held quietly, inviting only family and close friends, and they cannot disclose information about the bride-to-be. In fact, they noted, there is nothing more to share as they do not know the details.
Reports suggest that security surrounding information about the wedding was also strict. A person from the entertainment industry who has worked with Kim Jong-kook on several variety shows told OSEN, "I understand that even the participants and other industry people were not informed beforehand about the actual 'Running Man' filming. Contrary to what was publicly known, only a very few people were actually contacted regarding the wedding, which was small and family-centered."
However, Yoo Jae-suk, a member of 'Running Man' and a longtime companion since the 'X-Man' days, attended since he was the emcee for the wedding ceremony. Aside from this, there were unusually no social media posts or filming.
Paradoxically, the silence only heightens curiosity. Will audiences see 'groom' Kim Jong-kook on his actively managed YouTube or unavoidable regular shows like 'Running Man'? Earlier, it was reported exclusively by OSEN that Kim Jong-kook reportedly won't go on a honeymoon immediately. The focus is now shifting more to Kim Jong-kook, who has become 'the one man' for his wife.
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