Singer Kim Jong-kook (49) is getting married today (5th).
Kim Jong-kook will hold a private wedding ceremony today at a location in Seoul, inviting only family, relatives, and close friends. The ceremony will be hosted by his close friend, broadcaster Yoo Jae-suk.
No information has been disclosed about Kim Jong-kook's fiancée, except that she is a non-celebrity. Their honeymoon is planned to take place after Kim Jong-kook fulfills his broadcasting schedule.
On the 18th, Kim Jong-kook announced his marriage by posting a handwritten letter on his fan cafe.
He wrote, “I have always been mentally prepared for the day I would write and post something like this, but as I actually prepare this letter, I feel more nervous and excited than I imagined. I’m getting married.”
He continued, “This year marks my 30th anniversary since debut, but instead of making the album I wanted, I only made my other half. Still, I hope you will congratulate and support me,” adding, “I will work harder and live as a more diligent Kim Jong-kook.”
It is reported that even close friends were unaware of Kim Jong-kook's marriage news.
When Kim Jong-kook announced his marriage during the recording of the SBS variety show 'Running Man' on the 18th, the members, who have been friends for 16 years, were surprised and congratulated him.
In May, Kim Jong-kook purchased a 243㎡ type 1 unit in 'Nonhyeon Apelbaum 2nd (Complex 3)' located in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul for 6.2 billion won, which fueled marriage rumors.
Later, on KBS2's variety show 'Problematic Men in the Attic', when asked by the MCs, “Is there someone?” Kim Jong-kook gave an ambiguous answer, saying, “It’s not that there’s a woman, but if I get married in the house I moved into, that house naturally becomes the newlywed home,” which ignited further marriage speculation.
Meanwhile, Kim Jong-kook debuted in 1995 with the group Turbo, releasing hit songs like 'Remembrance' and 'White Love', and has been active as a solo artist since 2001. He is also active as a broadcaster, appearing on SBS variety shows such as 'Running Man' and 'My Ugly Duckling'.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
