Kim Jong Min has revealed plans to marry his girlfriend on Channel A’s variety show 'Shinlang Class' (officially titled 'Men’s Life These Days: Shinlang Class'), aired on November 20th.
During the episode, Kim shared his personal perspective on relationships, capturing the audience’s attention.
The first segment of the episode showcased Kim Il Woo's daily life. Kim baked with heartfelt dedication before meeting Lee Duk Hwa, nicknamed the "Fishing Guru of the Entertainment Industry," for a fishing lesson.
Kim Il Woo expressed concerns, saying, “I know fishing is a good hobby, but don’t women dislike it?” Lee Duk Hwa humorously responded, “In the past, it was the number one reason for divorce.” When asked how his wife reacted to his hobby, Lee replied, “Before we got married, I even took her to a fortune teller. The fortune teller told her I would be miserable without it, so we set it up together.”
In the studio, Kim Jong Min shared his own fishing-related anecdote. “I love fishing, but my girlfriend doesn’t. She asked me to stop, so I said, ‘Okay, I won’t fish anymore,’” he said, surprising the panelists.
When Lee Da Hae asked, “Will you keep this promise in the future?” Kim candidly replied, “In the future? If we get married, who knows?” prompting laughter.
Lee Da Hae also shared her own fishing story with her fiancé, Se7en. “I’ve tried boat fishing in Gangneung and even fished for about 10 hours. Strangely, Se7en gave up quickly, but I was persistent and caught all the fish,” she recalled.
Meanwhile, Lee Duk Hwa encouraged Kim Il Woo to marry soon, saying, “Make the decision this year. It only takes seconds to decide.” The panelists then asked Kim Il Woo, “Have you found someone who’s beautiful, kind, educated, and someone you can’t go a day without?” to which Kim Il Woo smiled and said, “Just imagining it makes me happy.”
Listening quietly, Kim Jong Min shared his own marriage philosophy. “Personally, I can’t get married right away. I believe in dating through all four seasons first. No matter how great someone is,” he said. However, he added, “It’s been over two years with my girlfriend. That’s enough now.”
When Lee Seung Chul asked about a wedding date, Kim confidently replied, “It’s time to set the date.”
