Singer Kim Jong-kook (49) has finally shed his bachelor status and tied the knot.
On the 5th, Kim Jong-kook held a secret ceremony with his non-celebrity bride at a hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. The wedding was attended by fewer than 100 family members and close friends.
According to entertainment industry insiders, Kim Jong-kook kept the venue and details thoroughly hidden until the day of the ceremony. He only informed guests of the specific location the day before, and especially asked his celebrity friends to "come quietly alone." Inside the venue, the sensitivity around mobile phone photography was so high that it felt like 'Operation 007.'
The ceremony was hosted by Kim Jong-kook's long-time friend Yoo Jae-suk. Only a few celebrity friends, including 'Running Man' colleagues Ji Suk-jin, Song Ji-hyo, and close friend Cha Tae-hyun, attended to light up the occasion. Only a small fraction of the many relationships Kim Jong-kook has built over his 30-year career were invited.
Last month, Kim Jong-kook first revealed his marriage through a handwritten letter on his fan cafe. He expressed his gratitude to fans, saying, "Although it's quite late, I will do my best to live well." He continued, "Thanks to your long-time support, I am getting married and taking on new challenges. I promise to be a Kim Jong-kook who works harder."
Despite numerous rumors over the years, the news of Kim Jong-kook's marriage, which had not been clearly revealed, has finally become a reality. The broadcasting industry is also buzzing with reactions like "He finally got married."
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
