Kim Jong Kook’s “Ultra-Secret” Wedding: The One Request He Made To His Star Guests

On September 5, 2025 (KST), singer-turned-TV star Kim Jong Kook made his long-time dream come true, getting married and leaving behind his bachelor life. His wedding, held at a “J” Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul, was one of the most secretive in the Korean entertainment world.

MyDaily reported that, according to multiple insiders, Kim Jong Kook revealed close to nothing about his wedding, even keeping the venue secret until the very end. He is said to have informed his guests of the location the day before the ceremony. In particular, to his high-profile fellow celebrity guests, Kim Jong Kook repeatedly requested, “Please don’t even tell your managers and just come alone.”

All details being concealed as much as possible to prevent leaks, the wedding has since been dubbed a “007 mission.” The caution is assumed to be in consideration of his non-celebrity wife. Now in his 30th year in the industry, Kim Jong Kook has countless celebrity friends from different TV shows and other projects—but his guest list was minimized to under 100 people of family, close relatives, and friends.

Amid high curiosity about the bride, Kim Jong Kook and his agency, Turbo JJK Company, have remained completely silent about her identity. That all said, Korean netizens are admiring Kim Jong Kook’s determination to protect his wife from the limelight and potentially unwarranted attention.

• “His wife must have just happened to meet a celebrity, so of course she wouldn’t want her private life exposed.”
• “Wow, that’s really admirable. He must have considered how overwhelming it would be for his wife as a non-celebrity. Wishing them happiness!”
• “So cool.”
• “He’s been in the entertainment industry for so long, and I’m sure he’s given out plenty of wedding gifts himself. But thinking of his wife, he really kept the guest list to a minimum.”
• “Congratulations on your marriage, wishing you happiness.”
• “Nice nice. Since it’s Kim Jong Kook’s wedding, people would’ve shown huge interest anyway, but it seems he was considerate because his wife is a non-celebrity.”
• “So on brand for Kim Jong Kook. Wishing him all the happiness!”

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