Kim Jong-kook’s Surprise Marriage Announcement Sets Off Buzz: KRW 6.2 Billion Home, LA Romance Rumors, and Yoon Eun-hye Revisited

Singer Kim Jong-kook’s unexpected marriage announcement continues to capture the spotlight.

On the 18th, news broke that Kim Jong-kook is getting married. Sharing the news personally through a handwritten letter, Kim wrote, “I’m getting married. This year marks my 30th anniversary since debut, and instead of making an album, I’ve found my other half.”

He added, “The wedding will be held quietly in the near future, on a small scale with family, relatives, and a few close friends.” The exact date and venue for Kim Jong-kook’s wedding have not been disclosed.



Kim Jong-kook also reflected on how he had dropped subtle hints about his relationship on various TV programs. Recently, on KBS 2TV’s “Problem Child in House,” SBS’s “Running Man,” and “My Little Old Boy,” Kim’s purchase of a KRW 6.2 billion (approx. $4.5 million USD) home was discussed, with cast members joking that it was for his marriage and that the house was his “newlywed home.” There were also playful exchanges among the cast about his girlfriend.

Rumors about an “LA girlfriend,” which have circulated for eight years, resurfaced as well. Kim’s friends have often linked his frequent trips to the United States to a possible romance. With fans even spotting him in the US, some online commenters speculated, “Is he marrying that woman from LA?”



Former rumored girlfriend Yoon Eun-hye also drew renewed attention from fans. Kim Jong-kook and Yoon Eun-hye famously sparked a “love line” on SBS’s “X-Man” 20 years ago, leading to numerous dating rumors over the years. With Kim’s marriage announcement, speculation about their relationship has finally come to an end.

Meanwhile, Kim Jong-kook’s marriage announcement was also made during the opening filming of SBS’s “Running Man” on the same day. Sharing this milestone with the “Running Man” team he’s worked with for 15 years, the moment will be broadcast on the August 31 episode of “Running Man.”

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