Singer Kim Jong-kook remains at the center of hot attention even after his marriage. After speaking publicly for the first time since the controversy over keeping his honeymoon videos private, he left a meaningful remark in a recent YouTube post-concert video reviewing the "aerobic concert."
Kim Jong-kook, who debuted in 1995 and is celebrating his 30th anniversary this year, successfully concluded the nationwide tour The Originals concert. On the 6th, in a video on his YouTube channel he said, "There have been many twists and turns over 30 years, but I am grateful that we can laugh and sing together like this," and added, "I am who I am today because of the fans who supported me."
He also said, "When people live, unexpected mistakes or misunderstandings can occur. Still, I will take every experience as a lesson and live diligently," leaving a nuance that seemed conscious of the recent controversy and public attention. He continued, "To those who paid expensive money and took precious time to come here today, I sincerely thank you. I may not be a great entertainer, but I want to remain a decent person, continue to work hard, and leave good memories," drawing loud applause from the audience.
In particular he said, "Love is greatest when it is unconditional," and added, "I will repay the sincerity of the fans who have supported me in one direction for a long time." This was interpreted as showing Kim Jong-kook's determination to "prove himself through diligence" without being shaken by recent misunderstandings and criticism.
At the concert, actor Cha Tae-hyun, rapper Shorry, comedian Yang Se-chan, Jonathan, Ma Sun-ho, and lawyer Park Min-cheol joined him on stage to celebrate Kim Jong-kook's 30 years. Cha Tae-hyun cheered, "It's truly admirable that we each reached our 30th anniversary," and added, "As this is your first performance after marriage, it must be more meaningful. I hope your second life is happy."
Fans who watched the performance responded, "Kim Jong-kook, who celebrated marriage and his 30th anniversary together, congratulations," "I felt the weight of life in every word he said," and "It was moving to see him sing sincerely until the end." Some said, "It's cool that he remains steadfast amid misunderstandings," and "He truly speaks through diligence, like Kim Jong-kook."
Although Kim Jong-kook has faced controversies calling him "unlikable" and "excessive" alongside being described as "considerate" after his marriage, he is still building trust with fans in his own way. Fans' support for his "my way" path, which has proven 30 years through diligence, is growing stronger.
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