Kim Jong Kook Sets the Record Straight on Wife Silhouette Rumors

Kim Jong Kook accidentally revealed his wife's silhouette.
He quickly deleted the honeymoon workout video.
But, Kim Jong Kook denied the removal was for his wife.

Kim Jong Kook has always managed to maintain a firm grip on his private life, especially when it comes to his recent marriage. However, the singer and entertainer found himself at the center of unwanted speculation and had to step forward with a lengthy clarification to address what he calls 'absurd articles'.

So, what exactly prompted this wave of rumors and the star's subsequent response? Let's dive in!

Kim Jong Kook Gives a Glimpse of His Wife?

Since his private wedding to his non-celebrity partner in early September 2025, Kim Jong Kook has been fiercely protective of his wife's identity. The ceremony itself was a highly secured, privatized affair that strictly banned all guests from any form of filming, setting the tone for the level of privacy he desired.

Despite this major life change, he continued to create his usual fitness-centric content for his YouTube audience, not letting his marital status change his public persona.

The now-infamous video, uploaded on October 9, was a perfect example of this, blending his honeymoon with his unwavering dedication to health. He was seen diligently working out in the hotel gym, proving that even romance wouldn't derail his discipline.

"Today is the first day of our honeymoon in Paris, France. I don't think I'll have much time later, so I plan to go work out beforehand," he revealed.

True to his word, he was in the hotel gym by 6 AM. The most telling moment, however, came after his workout when he grabbed two bananas

"So many people have asked me if I would work out during my honeymoon. Isn't it obvious?" Kim Jong Kook said.

Yet, in this otherwise routine vlog, the unexpected happened. For a fleeting moment, the camera captured a silhouette of his wife, offering the world an accidental, anonymous peek at the woman he has worked so hard to shield from the spotlight.

The Honeymoon Workout Video Gets Pulled

It didn't take long for Kim Jong Kook and his team to realize the accidental reveal. Once they became aware that the silhouette of his wife had been inadvertently included in the video, the clip was swiftly taken down from YouTube, making it unavailable to the public the very next day.

But, Kim Jong Kook firmly denied the widespread rumor that he took down a vlog from his honeymoon in Paris specifically to hide a fleeting glimpse of his wife's silhouette.

"I experienced absurd articles starting to pop up, claiming I took down the previous video with the intention of hiding a black silhouette that was barely recognizable in the footage," he stated on his YouTube channel.

He revealed that the delay in a proper announcement led to the "illogical story" spreading as if it were true, leaving him upset and distressed by the many distorted narratives that have surrounded his wedding.

"You've been watching me for a long time, and I'm not that insane of a person. I hope you all finish your day happily, and I wish strength to all those enduring difficult lives," Kim Jong Kook added.

This quick action, however, fueled the very speculation he sought to avoid, with many assuming the deletion was a direct reaction to the silhouette. But Kim Jong Kook has come out to firmly reject this narrative. He clarified that the video was removed not because of his wife's accidental appearance, but because the content itself did not meet his standards.

He emphasized that the video was lacking, implying it was simply not up to par for his channel. This was his primary reason for its removal.

Because of this, Kim Jong Kook made a direct plea to the public and media, asking them to stop spreading what he considers strange and unfounded rumors. This incident highlights the intense difficulty of navigating life in the public eye, especially when trying to uphold a boundary between a public career and a fiercely guarded private life.

Interestingly, just before this Parisian honeymoon workout vlog, Kim Jong Kook was spotted in Los Angeles, where he attended an MLS match and shared a much-publicized warm embrace with football star Son Heung Min. Notably, he attended that public event with friends, not with his wife, a deliberate choice believed to be made to prevent any speculation or attempts to identify her, proving just how calculated his efforts are to keep his marriage out of the headlines.

Source: Newsis, Allkpop, GYM KIM JONG KOOK's YouTube Channel