Singer Kim Jong-kook's wedding took place more than 10 days ago, but debates about it continue. Some praise the thorough security as consideration for his non-celebrity bride, while others frown, calling it excessive.
Kim Jong-kook held a wedding with his non-celebrity bride on the 5th at a location in Seoul. Out of consideration for his non-celebrity bride, it was reported that the wedding was held with only family, relatives and close acquaintances invited.
Kim Jong-kook's marriage was announced 18 days before his wedding. Kim Jong-kook only expressed, "I'm getting married. Actually I hinted at it little by little, but I think many people will still feel it was sudden. This year is my 30th debut anniversary, and instead of making the album I wanted to make, I made my other half. It's very late, but isn't it fortunate to be going like this?"
Kim Jong-kook's marriage was news that even those who had worked with him in the entertainment world for more than 30 years were surprised by. Kim Jong-kook announced the marriage 10 minutes before a recording of SBS' Running Man. Ji Seok-jin was shocked and asked, "Most people don't know, right?" Even Yoo Jae-suk said, "I found out today," showing that even his closest aides didn't know about the marriage. Yoo Jae-suk, who was asked to emcee, expressed reluctance but said he would finish the recording scheduled for the wedding day ahead of time and then attend.
Although he said it was to consider his non-celebrity bride, a controversy arose calling it a "troublesome wedding," saying he should have informed those expected to play major roles such as the emcee in advance. Kim Jong-kook, who was criticized at a time when he should have been most celebrated, nevertheless happily completed his marriage.
However, because the wedding was held in strict secrecy and the process of meeting his wife and other aspects of the marriage are being kept tightly under wraps, those who have supported him for more than 30 years are inevitably left disappointed. Since the wedding was conducted so secretly and Kim Jong-kook announced the marriage as a real surprise, questions about it were bound to come up on the programs in which he appears.
But Kim Jong-kook remains tight-lipped. He only disclosed the minimum by saying the fiancée is "a non-celebrity." He recently corrected rumors about their age gap, but did not reveal exact information. To the point that Ji Seok-jin clicked his tongue and said that if Kim Jong-kook had been born in the past, he would have had to be an independence fighter.
Kim Jong-kook's attitude can be interpreted as consideration for his fiancée, but from viewers' perspective it inevitably leaves regret. Therefore, some praise Kim Jong-kook's thoughtfulness, while others, saying he is a celebrity who received much love and that everyone supported his marriage, express disappointment that he did not reveal more about the wedding. Beyond that, some netizens mock Kim Jong-kook for keeping the marriage so tightly hidden, calling it "excessive."
Based on his attitude so far, Kim Jong-kook is unlikely to make any comments about his wife or the marriage for the time being. It is unknown what choices he will make if the situation changes later. He may reveal his wife, or even reveal any children who may be born in the future. How will Kim Jong-kook explain his current attitude then? Now and then, people hope Kim Jong-kook will offer a reason that everyone can accept.
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