Kim Jong-kook Addresses Wedding Controversy: 'I Couldn't Retrieve Gifts'

By JEONG SE HEE Posted : July 30, 2026, 08:08 Updated : July 30, 2026, 08:08

Singer Kim Jong-kook revealed details about his wedding during an appearance on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' on July 29.


When host Yoo Jae-suk mentioned Kim's marriage, Kim responded, "It hasn't even been a year yet. There are still a couple of months to go."


Yoo Jae-suk noted, "I attended the wedding to celebrate, but it was held very privately." In response, Kim clarified, "I informed everyone about the wedding venue and date, but it seems there was a misunderstanding that I didn't share that information."


He added, "Above all, I thought it might be burdensome for someone who has lived their life as an individual to suddenly be known as someone's wife, so I wanted to keep it low-key. I didn't hide everything."


Yoo Jae-suk acknowledged, "We understand, but some viewers might think it's a bit excessive."


Kim explained, "I minimized the scale of the wedding, inviting only 50 guests for each side. I could only invite about 20 of my friends. Since debuting with Turbo in 1995, I've attended many weddings. I can't even count the amount of wedding gifts I've given. I couldn't retrieve any of it, and I accepted all of that."


Kim Jong-kook debuted in 1995 with the group Turbo and gained significant popularity with hits like 'Recall,' 'White Love,' 'Twist King,' 'One Man,' 'Stagnation,' and 'Lovely.'





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