By Seo Dong-shin
Staff Reporter
Suwon Samsung's captain Kim Nam-il will marry Kim Bo-min, a KBS announcer, on Dec.8 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul.
The couple have reportedly been dating since May last year, and speculations of a romantic relationship between the star soccer player and elite TV presenter circulated long before it was made public. Nevertheless, when it was revealed that the couple were engaged in a private ceremony attended by family members early June, the news took fans by surprise.
The wedding ceremony is apparently scheduled with consideration for this year's K-League, which wraps up the round on Dec. 2. As of Sunday, Suwon, where Kim plays as a midfielder, is closely following the first in the league, Seongnam Ilhwa, with a series of winning in four recent games.
Last week, announcer Kim visited Suwon World Cup Stadium to watch her husband-to-be play.
After the wedding and honeymooning are over, Kim Nam-il will then participate in the team's overseas training slated for January.