Singer Kim Jong-kook directly addresses various rumors about his wife following his marriage announcement. In a preview video of SBS's "My Ugly Duckling" aired on the 7th, Kim Jong-kook said, "I will tell you exactly" about his wife's identity. This statement attracted much attention.

Kim Jong-kook surprised the SBS "Running Man" members, with whom he has worked for 16 years, by confessing his marriage just before filming, right before the marriage news was reported. The "Running Man" members reacted by asking, "Is this a hidden camera?" implying that Kim Jong-kook had been dating quietly, avoiding the eyes of those around him.

Kim Jong-kook held his wedding on the 5th. Yoo Jae-suk hosted the ceremony, which was unofficially conducted with only family and close acquaintances invited. Kim Jong-kook revealed the wedding venue to the guests only the day before and asked celebrity colleagues to come without managers, showing his concern for the wedding's privacy.

Kim Jong-kook's wife is known to be a non-celebrity. However, no official information has been disclosed, leading to various speculations such as "she is 20 years younger," "she is the CEO of a famous cosmetics company," "she is from LA," and "she is the youngest daughter of a famous instructor." Kim Hee-chul said, "There have been many rumors. No one has seen the sister-in-law. There is talk that she is a cosmetics entrepreneur from LA."

Kim Jong-kook said, "I will tell you. I don't talk about other things, but all the LA-related stories come out, right? Actually, I..." hinting at a bombshell confession about his wife. He also expressed his affection by saying, "The only thing we ever fought about was exercise."

Kim Jong-kook's marriage announcement and the rumors about his wife have drawn great interest from fans and the public. The unofficial nature of the wedding and the uncertainty about his wife's identity are expected to continue sparking much controversy and curiosity. Attention is focused on what additional information Kim Jong-kook will reveal in the future.