Kim Jong-kook takes down Paris honeymoon vlog after wife’s silhouette draws attention

Singer Kim Jong-kook uploads, then makes private, his honeymoon vlog. Captured from his YouTube channel “Gym Jong-kook”

Singer Kim Jong-kook has taken down a YouTube video of his Paris honeymoon after viewers spotted a glimpse of his wife’s silhouette, leading to speculation that he felt uncomfortable with the exposure.

Kim, who married a noncelebrity partner in a private ceremony in Seoul on Sept. 5, had previously said that he would not reveal his wife’s identity to protect her privacy. The wedding was held under tight security, attended only by family and close friends.

Kim uploaded on Thursday a vlog titled “Hotel Breakfast Workout,” in which he shared scenes from his honeymoon in France. The video showed him exercising early in the morning before exploring Paris with his wife.

While riding a Ferris wheel in Saint-Tropez, Kim reflected on his new life as a married man, saying, “I was never afraid of these things before, but now that I have a family, I feel scared. When I was alone, I was never afraid.”

Later in the video, viewers noticed a faint reflection of his wife in a hotel window, drawing attention online since Kim had been adamant about keeping her out of the public eye.

The video has since been made private, with some speculating that Kim may have taken it down to edit out his wife’s silhouette. However, no official explanation has been issued.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.