Korean Media Sleuths Out Alleged Identity Of Kim Jong Kook’s Bride-To-Be

It was previously reported that South Korea’s most elusive and desired bachelor, Kim Jong Kook, will soon be getting married.

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Details of the wedding and bride were kept strictly under wraps, with nothing released other than the fact that she was a non-celebrity. However, Korean media outlets reported on her identity on August 19, 2025, a day after the initial wedding news.

Following his marriage announcement, some netizens are now speculating that his bride-to-be might be a 38-year-old LA-born woman who is the CEO of a cosmetics company, drawing further attention. This was fuelled by a netizen report in 2020 that claimed he had been in Los Angeles with a beautiful Korean-American woman.

“I approached him for an autograph because it was surprising to see a Korean celebrity abroad. He came out holding coffee with a woman who had a Korean-American vibe and was extremely beautiful. She must have been his girlfriend, right?”

Kim Jong Kook is one of South Korea’s most popular celebrities. His marriage news was met with much fanfare and delight.