In an announcement that sent shockwaves through K-entertainment fans, Kim Jong-kook has officially declared he’s getting married—finally putting an end to two of the most iconic “business love lines” in Korean variety history: with Yoon Eun-hye and Song Ji-hyo.
On August 18, the singer personally shared the news through a handwritten letter on his official fan café, stating, “I’m getting married.” He thanked fans for their unwavering support over the years and promised to continue living diligently in this new chapter of life.
True to his no-nonsense personality often seen on screen, Kim opted for a bold and straightforward revelation. His bride-to-be is a non-celebrity, and the wedding will be a private affair, attended only by close family and friends.
With this news, attention naturally returned to his famous “on-screen romances.” Kim Jong-kook was one of the original “flirting kings” in Korean entertainment, and his interactions with Yoon Eun-hye in X-Man and Song Ji-hyo in Running Man were legendary. So believable were his chemistry-filled moments that fans fueled dating rumors for years—even long after those shows aired.
One unforgettable moment dates back to 2005, when Kim covered Yoon Eun-hye’s ears and shouted “Of course!” on X-Man—a scene so iconic it still circulates online nearly two decades later.
Although these love lines were “business,” Kim himself once shared that he poured real emotion into them, saying, “During filming, I really thought of them as my girlfriend.” This authenticity is perhaps what made those dynamics so beloved and long-lasting.
Now, with his real-life marriage on the horizon and his 30th debut anniversary being marked not with an album but with a life partner, Kim Jong-kook begins what fans are calling “Act 2” of his career. Many are curious to see what kind of energy he will now bring to the screen—as a newlywed and no longer the eternal bachelor of variety shows.
Sources: Star News
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