Singer Kim Jong-kook's marriage news has created a nationwide buzz, with particular attention drawn to earlier statements by his co-star Song Ji-hyo, where she hinted at his secret relationship. On June 18th, it was revealed that Kim Jong-kook will be tying the knot with a non-celebrity on September 5th in Seoul. The ceremony is reported to be a private affair, attended only by close family and friends.

This announcement has spurred intense speculation regarding the bride's identity. Rumors suggest she is a 38-year-old businesswoman, CEO of a cosmetics company, residing in Los Angeles. Other reports indicate she is the youngest daughter of a renowned English instructor, working in the North and Central America division of a major corporation's international sales team, and is 20 years younger than Kim Jong-kook. A representative for Kim Jong-kook confirmed that as his fiancée is not a public figure, her identity will not be disclosed, nor is there any plan for future disclosure.

With no confirmed details about the timeline of their relationship or the bride's identity, speculation and interest continue to grow. Amidst this, Song Ji-hyo's remarks have resurfaced. On June 15th of last year, during an appearance on Ji Suk-jin's YouTube channel 'Ji Pyeonhan Sesang,' Song Ji-hyo stated that Kim Jong-kook might have a girlfriend.

When Ji Suk-jin asked, "Doesn't Jong-kook seem like he doesn't have a girlfriend right now?" Song Ji-hyo responded, "I think he does." Ji Suk-jin, surprised, exclaimed, "This is breaking news! This is the first time I'm hearing this," to which Song Ji-hyo replied, "I don't know well. I'm just saying 'maybe he has one'."

When asked why she thought so, Song Ji-hyo explained that Kim Jong-kook had "become less angry" and "seems to laugh more these days." Ji Suk-jin, agreeing, commented, "Honestly, he's not the type to laugh out loud like that."

Song Ji-hyo stated, "I guess you could say Jong-kook hyung has become a lot milder these days? That's my feeling." Regarding Yang Se-chan, she remarked, "I think Se-chan has broken up. Because a while ago, Se-chan turned on a karaoke facility, and suddenly started singing a song titled 'I regret the day it ended between us'. When I asked him, 'Did you break up?', he said, 'No, Noona,' and then he started singing another sad song."

Ji Suk-jin commented with surprise, "When you say it so definitively, it sounds like it's true." Following the news of Kim Jong-kook's marriage, netizens flocked to the comments section of the video, posting reactions like: "Song Ji-hyo was right. Jong-kook's relationship...", "Came to pay respects. Was Ji-hyo right? ㅋㅋ", "Ji-hyo Noona has good intuition", "It's truly unbelievable. Song Ji-hyo noticed Kim Jong-kook has a girlfriend", "Hearing about Kim Jong-kook's marriage, Song Ji-hyo, wow. Her intuition was scary."