Insooni apologizes for sharing photo from Kim Jong-min’s private wedding
Singer Insooni / Courtesy of STARIT Entertainment
Singer Insooni has issued a public apology after posting a photo from Koyote member Kim Jong-min’s wedding, which sparked criticism for revealing the identity of his bride.
Insooni shared a lengthy apology on social media Monday, following backlash over a photo she posted the day before from the wedding ceremony held at The Shilla Seoul's Yeong Bin Gwan venue.
The image showed the face of Kim’s bride — a non-celebrity whom he had previously chosen to keep out of the public eye.
“I didn’t realize the wedding was meant to be private,” Insooni wrote. “The couple looked so beautiful that I shared the photo without thinking. It was my mistake.”
She added that she had apologized to the bride and groom earlier in the day and that they told her it was okay. “Still, my heart feels heavy. I should have been more careful and protective. I sincerely apologize to both of them and wish them a life full of happiness and love.”
Kim’s bride is an entrepreneur 11 years younger than he is. During a press conference before the wedding, Kim said, “It feels like a new life is about to begin. I’m excited to start the second chapter of my life.”
The ceremony was hosted by TV personality Yoo Jae-suk, with singers Lyn and Lee Juck performing celebratory songs.
Singer Kim Jong-min / Courtesy of SBS
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.