On August 18, K-pop veteran Kim Jong-kook broke the news himself through a handwritten letter posted on his fan café, where he wrote simply: “I’m getting married.” The announcement quickly became a trending topic across Korea and globally.
His agency, Turbo JK Company, later confirmed: “The wedding will be a quiet ceremony with only family, relatives, and a few acquaintances invited. Aside from what Kim Jong-kook has personally revealed, we cannot provide further details.” The private wedding is scheduled for September 5 in Seoul.
However, the absence of information about his bride has ignited a wave of online speculation. Given Kim’s 30-year-long career and popularity as a top entertainer, fans and media alike are desperate for details.
Several unconfirmed rumors have emerged online, including that his fiancée is a 38-year-old beauty startup CEO or a much younger corporate employee based overseas. Another theory suggests that she may be a Los Angeles resident, a city Kim has frequently called his “second hometown.” Despite no official confirmation, netizens continue to share baseless claims across platforms.
Adding to the controversy is Kim’s decision to remain on SBS’s long-running reality show My Little Old Boy, which originally focused on the lives of single male celebrities and their relationships with their mothers. Kim joins a growing list of married cast members — including Kim Jun-ho, Lee Sang-min, and Kim Jong-min — who have remained on the show post-marriage.
This shift has drawn criticism from longtime viewers who argue that the show has deviated from its original concept. Some fans are now calling it “Same Bed, Different Dreams Lite”, referencing another SBS program centered on married couples. The backlash has led to calls for married cast members to step down, with Kim Jong-kook now facing additional scrutiny over whether he should continue on the show.
As the wedding date approaches, public interest in both his private life and career choices continues to grow. Whether the show adapts its format or responds to viewer feedback remains to be seen—but for now, Kim Jong-kook finds himself at the center of a heated conversation.
Sources: nate
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