'Singer Kim Jong-kook, after holding a wedding under tight security, conveyed a message directly to fans and drew reactions of "truly professional." Contrary to the secretive wedding preparations, he delivered a sincere greeting to fans, even if belated.
Kim Jong-kook on the 11th released on his YouTube channel "JipJongguk" a video titled 'The day the tiger gets married...(Feat. Running Man, Yongtti Club, Jonathan, Kang Hoon, Ju Woo-jae, Seo Jang-hoon, Shori, etc.)'. In the opening he said briefly but sincerely, "Thank you very much for the wedding congratulations. I will work harder and fighting." He then explained, "Because I prepared so tightly I couldn't prepare this week's content," and "I will release a video I recorded in advance for the wedding."
The video released that day showed Kim Jong-kook telling acquaintances about the wedding before the ceremony. He informed Yoo Jae-suk, the Running Man members, Yongtti Club friends, and close colleagues "I'm getting married," creating a tone that was earnest yet cheerful. However, he regretted that he "couldn't play it because of the decorations" on the wedding day, and instead shared the video with fans, expressing his wish to share the wedding moment with them.
In particular, Kim Jong-kook bowed his head, saying, "I feel somewhat sorry that I couldn't share many details because I had to prepare the ceremony quietly for various reasons," and "I sincerely apologize to those who felt fatigued by news about me. Thank you to those who cherished me and who understood my new start." This was read as a professional gesture to care for fans belatedly, contrasting with his attitude of maintaining '007 operation'-level security even for the wedding.
Internet user reactions were generally favorable. Some commented positively, "As expected of Kim Jong-kook, he doesn't disappoint fans," and "Even if late, directly greeting them shows sincerity." Comments continued, "It's not easy to strictly protect private life while also taking care of fans, truly professional." On the other hand, some expressed mixed regret, saying, "By hiding the wedding news so much, fans inevitably felt alienated," and "It's good he considered fans even now, but what if he had said a word earlier?"
At 49, Kim Jong-kook finally became "one man of his wife." Although his first social media post right after the wedding made no mention of newlywed life, this YouTube video conveyed his sincerity to fans and once again showed his carefulness and sense of responsibility. Saying, "I'm sorry I couldn't tell you more," Kim Jong-kook belatedly tended to his fans' feelings. Unlike the wedding held under strict security, this time his "truly professional" attitude shone, which is why the appraisal continues. Interest is gathering over what changes Kim Jong-kook's choice to prioritize communication with fans rather than flaunting newlywed sweetness might bring to his future activities.
[Photo] 'JipJongguk'
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