KCM to hold wedding 14 years late with Yoo Jae Suk as MC

As singer KCM prepares to hold a wedding 14 years after officially becoming a couple, entertainer Yoo Jae Suk will serve as the MC and singer Kim Bum-soo will perform a congratulatory song, adding a special touch to the occasion. Since the couple has lived as a family for a long time, the wedding is being held late, drawing attention as celebrity colleagues who hold special meaning for the two step forward to offer their congratulations.

According to industry sources on the 15th, KCM will hold his wedding with his wife Bang Yewon on October 4 at the Floating Island in Seoul's Sebitseom. The event will be held privately, centered around both families, relatives, and close acquaintances, and is expected to consist of only one part without a separate second part.

The ceremony will be hosted by 'National MC' Yoo Jae Suk. The congratulatory song will be sung by 'National Balladeer' Kim Bum-soo, who has maintained a long-standing relationship with KCM. An official from KCM's agency, A2Z Entertainment, confirmed the specific details, stating, "Yoo Jae Suk will host the ceremony, and Kim Bum-soo will sing the congratulatory song truly.""

With Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Bum-soo taking on the roles of MC and singer respectively, this wedding transcends a simple marriage ceremony, serving as a gathering that encapsulates KCM's connections in both broadcasting and music. In particular, Kim Bum-soo is known to be more than just a fellow singer to KCM; he is a senior and a mentor-like figure who never hesitated to offer musical advice.

KCM previously appeared on tvN's "Amazing Saturday" and revealed that regarding Kim Bum-soo, "He is my singing mentor. When I was about to give up on the path of a singer, he told me never to quit." He explained that Kim Bum-soo's advice was a great source of strength during a time when he was contemplating whether to continue his musical activities. Considering the friendship the two have built over a long time through broadcasting and music, Kim Bum-soo's performance carries a symbolic weight beyond a mere congratulatory stage.

A more interesting point is that the 'wedding dream' Bang Yewon previously revealed has largely become a reality. On KBS2's "The Return of Superman" this past April, KCM asked his wife about her wishes for a wedding, and Bang Yewon expressed her hope for Yoo Jae Suk to be the MC. She also mentioned Kim Jong-kook as the singer for the congratulatory song.

In the actual wedding, Yoo Jae Suk's hosting was secured, but Kim Bum-soo took the place of Kim Jong-kook for the congratulatory song. The fact that the wedding the couple dreamed of has materialized after a long time with the participation of special colleagues also leaves a unique meaning.

The reason KCM's wedding is special is that the two have already shared their lives as a family for a long time. KCM and Bang Yewon had their first daughter, Su-yeon, in 2012. Since then, they have continued their relationship while enduring life's ups and downs, including KCM's military service and business failures, and became a legal couple through marriage registration in 2021.

At that time, they were also facing the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finding it difficult to hold a conventional wedding, the two commemorated their marriage with a small vow ceremony with their families. Although they were already a legal couple, the act of holding a formal wedding in front of many people had been postponed.

In the meantime, their family has grown even larger. Following the birth of their second daughter, An Seo-yeon, in 2022, and their third child, a son named Ha-on, last year, KCM and Bang Yewon have become a family of five with three children. They are holding this wedding late, after having already formed a complete family through dating, marriage, and childbirth.

For KCM, this wedding is not merely a 'delayed wedding.' It is a moment where a couple, who has built a life together despite unexpected variables such as military service, business failures, and the COVID-19 pandemic, finally completes the ritual of marriage amidst the blessings of those around them.

In particular, KCM is a vocalist with a unique history in the music industry. After making a name for himself with "Black and White Photo" in 2004, he established his own domain with soulful ballads such as "To Young-eun," "Nine Wishes for You," and "Counting to Three Like a Habit." His characteristic thick, husky tone and explosive high notes have become elements that symbolize his musical identity.

Beyond his musical activities, KCM has steadily expanded his connection with the public through variety shows, and this wedding is also a place to confirm his long-standing relationships with celebrity colleagues. The reason the combination of Yoo Jae Suk's hosting and Kim Bum-soo's song is drawing attention is not just because they are famous individuals, but because they are people who have formed bonds with KCM in different ways throughout his broadcasting and music career.

KCM expressed his overwhelming emotions ahead of the wedding. Through his SNS, he shared, "As we are doing this late, we will cherish it even more. We will continue to care for and love each other just as we do now, and our family of five will live happily for a long time. I am sincerely grateful to everyone for your congratulations.""

For KCM and Bang Yewon, who have already lived as a married couple and parents of three for 14 years, October 4 is less of a new beginning and more of a day to officially look back on their journey and receive blessings. With Yoo Jae Suk's hosting and Kim Bum-soo's voice, this long-awaited wedding is expected to remain a special memory for the family and friends who have witnessed their life together.