Singer Kim Jong Kook’s sudden wedding announcement left his fellow Running Man members stunned, especially Yoo Jae-suk, who was asked to host the ceremony just 18 days before the wedding. Yoo had to rearrange his busy schedule to accommodate the request, leading some to criticize the move as inconsiderate and label the event a “selfish wedding.”
On the August 31 broadcast of SBS’s Running Man, Kim Jong Kook shocked everyone during the opening by revealing his marriage plans. He had informed the cast only 10 minutes before filming began. Ji Suk-jin was dumbfounded, exclaiming, “Most of us had no idea, right?” Yoo Jae-suk also admitted, “I just found out today,” while Haha added, “I only learned about it a few minutes ago.”
Yoo Jae-suk then shared, “That day I also have a recording scheduled, but Jong Kook asked me to be the MC for his wedding. I had to push my schedule around to make it work.” Although he scolded Kim for the late notice, Yoo reassured him, saying, “Don’t worry. I’ll do it with dignity.”
Even later, Yoo admitted he was still in disbelief: “Jong Kook really shocked me. I thought he was joking this morning.” Haha, equally flustered, added, “It even overlapped with CEO Jang’s schedule. But no matter what, I have to be there.”
Kim announced his wedding date as September 5, leaving only an 18-day gap between the revelation and the ceremony. Not only did he ask the members to attend on such short notice, but he also requested Yoo Jae-suk to host, which drew mixed reactions from netizens. Many argued: “That’s too much. Everyone has schedules, he could have informed them earlier,” and “If you want Yoo Jae-suk to be the MC, you should tell him well in advance, considering how packed his schedule is.”
Despite the criticism, fans also acknowledged that Kim Jong Kook’s marriage had long been a topic of curiosity among Running Man members and the public alike, which may explain his decision to plan the wedding in secret. Still, some felt he should have at least given Yoo Jae-suk prior notice.
Meanwhile, Kim Jong Kook had already shared the news with fans on August 18 through a handwritten letter on his official fan café. He wrote, “I always knew this day would come, but now that I’m preparing this letter, I’m more nervous and emotional than I imagined.” He added: “I’m finally getting married. This year marks my 30th debut anniversary, and instead of making an album, I’ve found my other half. It’s late, but isn’t it fortunate that it’s happening now?”
Details about Kim’s fiancée remain undisclosed. The wedding is set to take place privately in Seoul, with only family and close friends in attendance.
Sources: Nate
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