Kim Jong-kook Announces Marriage—Fans Say They Saw It Coming All Along, From Newlywed Home to Baby Plans

Singer Kim Jong-kook has officially announced his marriage, and fans—who had long suspected the news—are flooding him with congratulatory messages.

On the 18th, news broke that Kim Jong-kook, celebrating his 30th anniversary since debut, is getting married. A representative for Kim Jong-kook told Xportsnews, “Kim Jong-kook is getting married. He plans to hold a private ceremony with family and close friends,” adding that the exact date and location of the wedding will remain confidential.

Kim Jong-kook also personally shared the news on his official fan café, writing, “I’m getting married.” He continued, “Honestly, I’ve been dropping hints here and there, but I’m sure many of you still found this sudden. I’ll do my best to live well,” expressing his heartfelt determination.

Recently, speculation about Kim Jong-kook’s marriage has been a hot topic on variety shows like KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, SBS’s Running Man, and My Little Old Boy. Fellow cast members frequently teased him about being in a relationship, and his newly purchased home was often referred to as a “newlywed house.”



Kim Jong-kook made headlines when he purchased a KRW 6.2 billion (approx. $4.6 million USD) home in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, paying the entire amount in cash. On My Little Old Boy in June, he responded to comments like “Are you finally preparing for marriage?” and “So this is your newlywed house?” with a knowing smile, saying, “That’s not wrong. I do need to prepare. How could I not have a house?”—hinting at his upcoming plans.

Comedian Heo Kyung-hwan even asked, “Are you revealing your girlfriend now?” and, caught off guard, quickly added, “Congratulations on your marriage.” Kim Jong-kook, instead of denying the rumors, simply put his finger to his lips in a “shh” gesture, fueling even more speculation.

On the 7th, Kim Jong-kook also sparked buzz on his YouTube channel by visiting a clinic for a fertility test in preparation for having children. He shared his hopes for a natural pregnancy, saying, “That way, it’s less difficult for my wife. If possible, I want to make it happen with strong, healthy sperm.”



After receiving his test results, he commented, “The results aren’t bad, but there’s room for improvement,” showing his eagerness to prepare for the next chapter. On Problem Child in House, Kim Jong-kook continued to laugh off rumors about his relationship and newlywed home, leading viewers to comment, “He seems different,” and “It must be true.”

Fans reacted to Kim Jong-kook’s marriage announcement with comments like, “We already knew,” “Anyone who watches Running Man closely could tell,” “The members kept dropping hints and Kim Jong-kook never denied them,” and “It was so obvious.”

Some fans even claimed they had long believed he was dating, posting, “There were so many sightings,” and “I knew it when he stopped denying it on TV.” Their comments highlight just how closely fans have followed his journey to this happy moment.

Photo Credit: Xportsnews, SBS, Gym Jong Kook

This article is a translated version of the original Korean article published by Xportsnews, originally written by Oh Seunghyun. This article was translated from Korean using AI-assisted tools and human review to deliver an accurate and culturally appropriate version for international readers.