Kim Jang-hoon Apologizes After Accidentally Revealing Bride's Face at Wedding

Kim Jang-hoon has apologized for revealing the face of a non-celebrity bride at Mir's wedding. This incident occurred when a video from a private ceremony was shared on social media. On December 21, Kim posted on his personal SNS, expressing his sudden realization after attending the ceremony for Eun-ah's brother, Cheol-yong. The video showcased moments from the wedding held in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, showing Mir and his bride being congratulated by guests. He reflected on the peculiar nature of his attendance at weddings over the past 63 years, questioning his role in such events. Mir had opted for a private ceremony without disclosing information about the wedding or showing his bride's face until this point. Following the backlash, Kim deleted the video after approximately 14 hours, issuing an apology stating he was unaware of the private nature of the event. He expressed shame over the incident and recognized the public’s criticism, particularly noting a similar event from April involving Kim Jong-min where a non-celebrity bride's face was exposed.

This incident serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of privacy for non-celebrity brides. It highlights how cherished moments in private settings, such as weddings, can be painfully exposed through unexpected circumstances. Both Kim Jang-hoon and In-soon, who attended the wedding, are learning through such experiences how thoughtless actions can lead to serious repercussions. The desire of non-celebrity brides to remain out of public scrutiny stems from their aspiration to protect their private lives. This lesson is equally applicable to weddings conducted by public figures and celebrities, emphasizing the need for those frequently in the spotlight to cultivate an attitude of respect for private moments.

This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.

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