Kim Jong-min announced that he will be getting married this coming April.
On the afternoon of the 12th, Kim Jong-min was seen announcing his marriage on the SBS variety show 'My Ugly Duckling' (hereafter 'MiuSae').
During the broadcast, Kim Hee-chul and Kim Jong-min visited a fortune teller. Hee-chul asked, "Shouldn't you check out the venue and stuff beforehand?" raising a significant question. It turned out that Kim Jong-min was planning to get married this year. Jong-min revealed, "I'm currently thinking about when in April to do it," surprising the Mobengers with his upcoming wedding plans.
Jong-min said, "She was very close to my ideal type. She embraces me and has different qualities. She doesn't call me stupid! She respects me!" which surprised Hee-chul. When asked if they had any nicknames for each other, he confessed, "We do have nicknames. I call her 'Hiyung'... because she smiles a lot. I call myself 'Ttiruk' because I have a bit of a belly," making Hee-chul envious.
When asked if they shared a bank account, he replied, "We talked a lot about that, and I made a clear decision. We are one! I thought it would be too hard if we did it separately," to which Hee-chul asked, "One of you won't be carrying the bank account, right?" leaving Jong-min dumbfounded.
Hee-chul expressed, "I don't like rules. If I get married, I have to follow them," to which Jong-min reassured, "If we set things early on, it won't be a big deal. In fact, I don't assert myself, so they ask why I'm not participating. Even if we fight, we never stop contacting each other. Even after a big fight, it's over by the next day. In a few hours, it's done," he boasted. Hee-chul commented, "I'm envious. While watching this, I wonder how much of a volcano will erupt behind my mother?" eliciting laughter.
Later, Jong-min visited a fortune teller to check compatibility with his fiancée. He said, "I think this year will be very important for me. I want to see how my luck is," and the fortune teller, after looking at Jong-min's fortune, caught a fish ball and an instrument ball, saying, "She's a good person... You have a strong marriage luck in 2025! But it's strange! My grandmother's luck is also coming in. And Mr. Jong-min really wants a child! You won't go until summer. You need to do it before summer! Otherwise, the baby will come first," surprising Kim Jong-min.
Then Jong-min showed the fortune teller his fiancée's fortune and photo, asking for a compatibility reading. The fortune teller said, "It's a good match. This is not an ordinary fortune. Mr. Jong-min should be humble. Between A and B, Mr. Jong-min is B; just live with that mindset. You must never raise your head. If you do, it will just fly away." He added, "Someone who can lead you, saying 'do this, do that.' I see a knife and overseas connections. Your education is also linked to overseas," to which Jong-min responded, "I worked overseas... That's right... I studied abroad..." feeling chills.
The fortune teller continued, "There are four sharp energies in your fortune, so not just anyone can approach you. She's not someone who can easily come close. Mr. Jong-min, this is fate. If you hadn't met this person, you wouldn't have gotten married! Even if you did, you would have divorced. Because of the sharp energies in your fortune, I have high expectations for your second child," he added.
Next, regarding Jong-min's prospects for children, he said, "The first child is very likely to be a son. I see up to two children, and the second is very likely to be a daughter. The son will resemble Mr. Jong-min a lot. However, the fiancée's fortune has many sharp energies, so she will carry through the education. I see her teaching abroad. You will definitely become a 'geese father.' It will happen. A geese father... The child will be so smart... There are descendants who will become doctors, prosecutors, or judges," he replied.
Jong-min then asked, "When will I be able to earn a lot?" The fortune teller replied, "Looking at your wealth luck, Mr. Jong-min should not go into business! Whatever business you start, you will have to close it within three years. There is no karma in your fortune. However, your fiancée has business luck. She has a lot of money in her fortune. She is someone who can elevate your fortune. You have met someone very good. Your fiancée sees you as 'I must give love to this person.' If you listen to her, you won't suffer any losses," he said. Jong-min was surprised, saying, "I've heard that before."
However, he immediately added, "If you fight within 1-2 years after marriage, you could separate. You really need to be careful in the first 1-2 years after marriage. You might clash early on. In Mr. Jong-min's fortune, it's hard to go beyond three years in anything," which sent chills down Kim Jong-min's spine again.
Next, the fortune teller looked at Kim Hee-chul's fortune. The fortune teller asked, "Do you have thoughts about marriage? There are so many people around you. In your 50s, I see you branding something under the name Kim Hee-chul, and it will be a huge success. But right now, you're living a life of bonuses. You had a turning point in your 20s. That's when your body took a toll. Be careful this year, especially in July 2025! Be cautious in the summer. If you suffer a fracture or break, it could lead to a disability. Be careful," surprising Kim Hee-chul. Hee-chul recalled, "Actually, I didn't mention it, but I have a disability rating. I didn't want my fans to be sad, so I didn't talk about it," reflecting on a past accident.
The fortune teller said, "If you just get through this summer, you'll be really okay. Red is the color that saves Hee-chul. Keep a red rose fresh," and regarding marriage, "If you set your mind to it, you can get married this year or next year. There are many people to marry. But it's lonely! Your soulmate has passed. You need to let go of the idea of a soulmate. Hee-chul, you are a very subjective person. If someone touches you, you cut off any connection, no matter what the relationship is," he said.
He continued, "Meet a woman just like you! Even if you get rejected, your heart will race! Hee-chul should not meet an ordinary person. You need to meet a celebrity. If you meet an ordinary person, you won't survive. Don't go below five years younger. Your mom must be very worried. If you get married, you will never divorce. To increase your marriage luck, you should officiate many weddings. You will attend another wedding of someone close," he advised.
Hee-chul exclaimed, "My manager is getting married soon! I was going to officiate!" surprised.
In the second segment of 'MiuSae,' Kim Seung-soo, Lee Dong-gun, and Lee Sang-min appeared. The three, who gathered since the New Year, surprised the Mobengers by saying, "We studied a bit" and challenged the bartending license exam. Seung-soo explained, "Actually, it's the only official certification managed by the state regarding alcohol. It allows you to handle all types of alcohol on Earth. The reason I want to get this is... I was invited to drink, and while the food was delivered, it was so cool to make cocktails myself and explain them," revealing his motivation for obtaining the license.
Later, the three went to meet Park Doo-hyun, a 26-year veteran bartender and a judge for the bartending license exam, to practice. He said, "First, let me explain the bartending license exam. Out of 40 cocktails, three will be randomly selected, and you must complete them within seven minutes. The exam is different for each candidate. They draw lots randomly. Even current bartenders find it difficult," surprising Kim Seung-soo.
While practicing, Sang-min picked up a cocktail and asked, "So, do we throw this away? No way. We have to drink it~," and Seung-soo and Dong-gun followed suit. Sang-min then asked, "Is there a cocktail that can win a woman's heart?" The bartender replied, "There are many," and with dazzling hand skills, he quickly made a beautiful rose-pink cocktail. He said, "This is named 'For you, the only one in the universe,'" and burst dry ice, while Sang-min desperately asked, "How much is this? This one, this one," eliciting laughter.
After the lecture, the three made a B-52 cocktail, and Sang-min introduced himself, saying, "I have a nickname. Cash! Hello, I'm Bartender Cash." Seung-soo said, "I went there before. Nameology! I'm Sun!" Dong-gun added, "I have shaky hands, so I'll shake it," and after introducing themselves, they each drank the cocktails they made.
'My Ugly Duckling' airs every Sunday at 9:05 PM on SBS.
[Seo Ye-ji, Star Today Guest Reporter]
