Kim Jong-kook Shares Reactions to His Surprise Wedding—Even Yoo Jae-suk Was Left in the Dark

Singer Kim Jong-kook has opened up about how those around him reacted to his unexpected marriage announcement.

On the 4th, a new video titled "Beast Idol Vocal Training... (Feat. Jun. K, Choi Han-jin)" was uploaded to Kim Jong-kook’s YouTube channel.

In the episode, Kim Jong-kook arrived at the gym ahead of Jun. K and chatted with bodybuilder Choi Han-jin, checking in on his fitness routine.

When Kim Jong-kook jokingly referred to Choi Han-jin as a "married man," Choi revealed he’s been married for ten years. Kim Jong-kook responded, "That’s what marriage is like," and offered a handshake in solidarity as fellow married men.



Kim Jong-kook went on to say, "All the married guys around me were so happy about my wedding news. It’s like, 'I’m not going down alone.'" He laughed, adding, "But honestly, they weren’t that surprised. The vibe was more like, 'I saw this coming.'"

On the other hand, Choi Han-jin admitted he had no idea about Kim Jong-kook’s wedding. He told his friends it was just a rumor, thinking it was fake news. "All the bodybuilders were shocked and started messaging me. Even the gym members were curious about what was going on," he shared.

Adding to the heartwarming atmosphere, Jun. K presented Kim Jong-kook with a massive bouquet and a card that read, "Jong-kook hyung, congratulations on starting the second chapter of your life!!"

Meanwhile, Kim Jong-kook is holding a quiet wedding ceremony today (the 5th) at a location in Seoul, inviting only his non-celebrity fiancée, family, and close friends.

Previously, Kim Jong-kook announced his marriage on the 18th of last month. Even Yoo Jae-suk, who will be officiating the ceremony, and the cast members of "Running Man"—who were filming together that day—were reportedly stunned by the news.

Photo Credit: Kim Jong-kook’s YouTube Capture

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