It has been revealed that the members of 'Running Man' also learned about singer Kim Jong-kook's marriage on the day of the announcement.
At the end of the SBS 'Running Man' broadcast on the 24th, a preview for next week's episode airing on the 31st was aired.
From the start of the preview, the 'Running Man' members appeared bewildered, engaging in conversations like "Is this real?" and "I don't know," showing their stunned expressions.
Among them, Kim Jong-kook appeared and announced, "I am getting married now," adding, "I will live happily and diligently."
Yoo Jae-suk also revealed, "I found out today," indicating that he learned the news on the day of the announcement. Ji Suk-jin expressed surprise at Kim Jong-kook's ability to keep the marriage news 'top secret,' saying, "If you were born earlier, you would have to be in the independence army." Song Ji-hyo showed a moved expression.
Ha Ha, who is close enough to be business partners with Kim Jong-kook in a meat restaurant, was so shocked that he couldn't speak and appeared 'mentally broken.' Years ago, after hearing about Ha Ha's marriage late, Kim Jong-kook had declared, "You will let me know through your marriage news article," and he humorously stated, "I really tried not to tell Ha Ha until the end."
In the situation where attention was focused on him, Kim Jong-kook was sweating profusely, and Yoo Jae-suk sent a congratulatory message, saying, "Jong-kook always asked when he would get married every New Year, and finally, he is getting married."
Following that, actors Jang Dong-yoon and Kim Ah-young appeared as guests. The guests also whispered, "I heard someone is getting married," which led to laughter.
The 'Running Man' members, despite the guests' appearance, still looked dazed, unable to shake off the shock.
It was also revealed that the location where Kim Jong-kook went for a broadcast mission happened to be a wedding venue. When Yoo Jae-suk pretended to host Kim Jong-kook's wedding, he exclaimed, "Don't do that," in frustration.
On the 18th, Kim Jong-kook posted a handwritten letter on his fan cafe, announcing his marriage. He plans to hold a private wedding on September 5, inviting family and close friends.
Speculation about the identity of the bride-to-be includes "38-year-old cosmetics CEO" and "the youngest daughter of a famous English teacher 20 years younger," but a representative from Kim Jong-kook's side stated to Maeil Business Star Today, "We cannot comment on anything other than what Kim Jong-kook has personally revealed."
[Kim Mi-ji, Star Today Reporter]
