Singer Kim Jong-kook has officially announced his marriage. On the morning of the 18th, he shared the news through his official fan cafe, ″Papitus.″ In his message, he expressed his nervousness about the announcement, stating, ″I knew I’d write something like this someday, but now that I’m actually writing it, I’m really nervous. I’m getting married.″

Kim Jong-kook acknowledged that while he intended to reveal the news gradually, many fans might still feel it came as a surprise. He expressed his happiness about starting this new chapter in his life, saying, ″Although it’s a bit late, I’m glad I’m making a fresh start. I’ll work harder and live diligently.″ This announcement has sparked considerable discussion among fans and netizens.

In the wake of his marriage announcement, Kim Jong-kook’s past comments and actions have come under renewed scrutiny. Earlier this year, he purchased a luxury villa in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, valued at approximately 6.2 billion won. This led to speculation regarding his appearances on the SBS variety show ″My Little Old Boy″ and KBS 2TV’s ″Problem Child in Rooftop Room,″ where he hinted at acquiring a new home.

When asked about his marriage plans, Kim Jong-kook remarked, ″You have to prepare in advance to get married,″ and added, ″How can you get married if you don’t have a house? When you get married, it naturally becomes your new home.″ These statements have further intrigued his fans.

Recently, Kim Jong-kook also shared his experience undergoing a sperm test on his YouTube channel, ″Jim Jong-kook.″ He expressed his desire to have a second child, noting, ″I’m approaching 50, so it’s not too late.″ He explained that undergoing the test would make natural pregnancy easier for his wife in the future. The test results revealed a sperm count of 216 million, the highest among participants.

Following the announcement, netizens congratulated Kim Jong-kook on his marriage, with comments like, ″I thought it was just a rumor, but I didn’t know it was real,″ and ″It’s already been revealed on a variety show.″

Kim Jong-kook plans to hold an unofficial wedding ceremony in Seoul, inviting only family and close friends. The specific date and location of the wedding remain undisclosed. His marriage announcement has attracted significant attention from fans and the public, and it is expected to impact his future activities.