Rhymer eyes remarriage after divorce from Ahn Hyun Mo: 'I can't die without a child'

Rhymer has cited the desire for children as his primary motivation for dreaming of marriage again. After divorcing Ahn Hyun Mo after six years of marriage, he has grown accustomed to living alone, but as time passes, his urge to build a family has become increasingly clear.

In particular, his confession that "I felt like I could die without my own child" goes deeper than a simple desire to find a new partner. It is a process of self-reflection for the 49-year-old man, who—having already experienced marriage—is questioning if he can choose the life of a 'family' once more.

During the Channel A show 'Groom Class 2' broadcast on the 11th, Rhymer appeared as a new student to reveal his life as a single man. Rhymer, who has long been a fixture in the music industry as a rapper, producer, and CEO of Brand New Music, has now stepped into the private sphere as a 'man preparing for remarriage.'

Artists Hanhae, Gree, and JEON WOONG (AB6IX) visited Rhymer's home. The three essentially volunteered as the "CEO's Marriage Support Headquarters," inspecting his home and lifestyle habits to determine if he was ready for blind dates. In a previous teaser, they had also actively encouraged his new beginning and the possibility of his remarriage.

Overall, Rhymer's house was neatly organized. His lifestyle—including a preference for cooking at home over delivery food—was revealed, and his image as a disciplined single man was highlighted as he was seen taking olive oil and supplements on an empty stomach and exercising with dumbbells.

However, from the artists' perspective, there were elements in his home that needed to be cleared before marriage. Hanhae discovered a framed photo of Rhymer and remarked, "I think you should put this away if you want to get married," prompting laughter from the group over his excessive self-love.

While the bedroom was clean, the wallpaper was somewhat intense. When Lee Seung-chul described it as having a "motel vibe," Rhymer's unique taste became another comedic highlight. Ultimately, the trio's "groom verification" proceeded by scrutinizing his private life, from daily habits to interior design.

During the meal, Rhymer revealed the true reason he joined 'Groom Class 2.' "I actually love children very much," he said, adding, "As I spend time like this, I felt like I could die without my own child."

He continued, "I want to form a family before it's too late," and confessed, "I feel confident that I can do better no matter who I meet." Rather than viewing his past marriage solely as a failure, he expressed confidence that he could treat a partner more maturely in a second relationship.

However, his outlook on remarriage is not entirely optimistic. "Don't I have an experience of failure once?" Rhymer asked, expressing concern that "I'm worried it might be a burden to the partner." Rather than the act of loving someone new, he appeared to worry that his history of marriage and divorce might weigh heavily on a future partner.

Part of his contemplation stems from the "coexistence of comfort and loneliness" he has experienced since his divorce. In 'Groom Class 2' last July, Rhymer had confessed that while his current life living alone is comfortable, he feels a sense of loneliness, noting that his personality naturally thrives on socializing.

Rhymer married translator and broadcaster Ahn Hyun Mo in 2017 but divorced in November 2023. The couple had no children. Since then, Rhymer has reflected on the divorce, noting, "It seems there are experiences that one doesn't necessarily need to go through," while expressing regret toward his family. He emphasized that marriage is not just a relationship between two individuals, but a process where families form new connections with one another.

It is also noteworthy that his perspective on divorce has evolved over time. The end of his marriage is not merely a personal failure, but is being transformed into an experience that helps him decide how to structure his subsequent life.

The qualities Rhymer seeks in a partner lean toward emotional compatibility rather than mere appearance or status. He stated a preference for a woman who is physically and mentally healthy and bold, noting that someone with a bright, clear personality and a sense of loyalty would suit him well. He also expressed a desire for a partner with whom he can share his commitment to fitness and self-care.

His desire to remarry cannot be viewed merely as a segment for a dating reality show. Rhymer, who has spent years building his career in music production and company management, has now begun to contemplate a different kind of life completeness.

In particular, his expression that he "could die without my own child" encapsulates his definition of family. Beyond the desire for biological children, it can be interpreted as a longing to experience the responsibility of being a parent and maintaining long-term meaningful relationships.

Of course, remarriage and childbirth involve the choices and realities of a partner. His age, 49, is also a factor that makes the timing of marriage and children feel more pressing. Rhymer is acutely aware of this, using the phrase "before it's too late" to signal that he is ready to redesign his life.

Ultimately, Rhymer's journey on 'Groom Class' is less a simple matchmaking project and more a public self-assessment of a man reconstructing his life after divorce. After years of designing the careers of numerous artists, he has begun the process of finding his own answer to what kind of home he can build—not as a CEO, but as a man.