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Korean singer, entertainer Kim Jong-kook gets married

Published Sep 5, 2025 10:47 pm
Kim Jong-kook (Instagram)
Kim Jong-kook (Instagram)

Korean singer and entertainer Kim Jong-kook, 49, tied the knot with his girlfriend in Seoul on Sept. 5. 

Kim Jong-kook got married in a private ceremony in Seoul with his non-celebrity girlfriend whose identity was not revealed. 

An exclusive report by Korean media outlet MyDaily on Sept. 5 stated that Kim Jong-kook’s wedding was held at “J” hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. 

Multiple sources told the media outlet that Kim Jong-kook only announced the wedding news and didn't reveal anything else, even the location. 

The report stated that he announced the location to his guests the day before the wedding. He especially urged celebrity guests, "Please don't even tell your manager," and kept the ceremony as secret as possible to prevent rumors from spreading. 

Due to the secrecy, the wedding was likened to a James Bond operation. 

The report added that Kim Jong-kook kept the guest list minimal, inviting people such as the cast members of the TV shows “Dragon's Club: Overgrown Bromance” and “Running Man.” 

“Dragon's Club: Overgrown Bromance” aired from 2017 to 2018 and starred Kim Jong-kook, Jang Hyuk, Cha Tae-hyun, Hong Kyung-in, and Hong Kyung-min. 

“Running Man” stars Kim Jong-kook, Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Jee Seok-jin, Song Ji-hyo, Yang Se-chan and Ji Ye-eun. Choi Daniel is a "rental member." Yoo Jae-suk hosted Kim Jong-kook’s wedding. 

Cast of the Korean TV show
Cast of the Korean TV show "Running Man" (Instagram/SBS Running Man)
Cast of “Dragon's Club: Overgrown Bromance” (KBS)
Cast of “Dragon's Club: Overgrown Bromance” (KBS)

Kim Jong-kook reportedly invited less than 100 guests, including family and close friends. 

Previously, an online post claimed that his bride-to-be is a 38-year-old woman from Los Angeles who is a CEO of a cosmetics company.

Kim Jong-kook’s wedding happened just 18 days after he made an official announcement to his fans on Aug. 18. 

“I'm getting married. This year marks my 30th debut anniversary, but I didn't make the album I wanted to make, and instead, I made my own half. Still, please congratulate me and support me. It's a bit late, but it's such a blessing to be going this way, isn't it?” he told fans in a letter. 

He added, “I'll try to live well. I'm planning to have a small wedding in the near future, with just family, relatives, and a few close friends.”

During the “Running Man” episode on Aug. 31, Kim Jong-kook said his bride is not from the entertainment industry. 

Last April, Kim Jong-kook bought a 6.2 billion won (about $4.47 million) luxury villa in cash measuring 70 pyeong (about 231 sq. m.) in Gangnam, Seoul. 

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