'Kill It' winner Kim Na-ra marries partner of eight years in field wedding

Kim Na-ra, the winner of the tvN fashion survival show 'Kill It', married her same-sex partner in a field ceremony on the 1st. Despite same-sex marriage not being legally permitted in South Korea, the couple celebrated their eight-year relationship with a unique ceremony that bypassed traditional wedding halls.

Kim Na-ra, the winner of the tvN fashion survival show 'Kill It', has finally exchanged vows with her same-sex partner of eight years. Choosing a field as their backdrop instead of a glamorous wedding hall, the two opted to choose love without being bound by societal views or institutional constraints. "No one's permission is needed to celebrate our love," Kim Na-ra stated, delivering a confident message.

On the 1st, Kim Na-ra released photos and videos of the wedding ceremony on her social media. In the footage captured by guests, the two stood side-by-side against the backdrop of a field to share their joy. The ceremony drew attention for breaking away from standardized wedding formats to be completed in their own unique way.

Previously, on the 31st, just one day before the wedding, Kim Na-ra personally announced the news. "There is no set path. Just the two of us is enough. After eight years of loving each other, we are getting married tomorrow," she stated. She conveyed the excitement of a new beginning with her long-time partner through calm yet firm sentences.

The story she shared ahead of the wedding went beyond simple congratulatory remarks. Pointing out the reality, Kim Na-ra said, "Same-sex marriage is still not legally permitted in South Korea," adding, "In fact, even if you go to register a marriage, all you get back is a piece of paper that says 'not accepted'." Despite the difficulty of having their marital relationship legally recognized, the two decided to commemorate their love in the form of a wedding.

She further emphasized, "The fact is that no one's permission is needed to celebrate our love. I have no intention of just waiting for the world to change." This expressed her determination to choose her own life and relationship regardless of institutional recognition. She added, "I want to show what it looks like to build a beautiful life in our own way without worrying about what others think."

For Kim Na-ra, the wedding was also a promise that had been postponed for a long time. After winning the final of 'Kill It' broadcast in July, she expressed gratitude toward her partner in her victory speech. At the time, she publicly mentioned her partner, stating, "Thank you so much to my girlfriend, who is always my most wonderful partner and manager."

During that time, Kim Na-ra also mentioned, "I want to have the wedding that I thought I had been postponing because of money." The wedding she expressed a desire to hold one day while sharing the joy of her victory has now actually taken place. Having stayed by each other's side for eight years, the two have finally reaped the fruits of their love in their own way.

Kim Na-ra, who gained recognition through her win on 'Kill It', has now reached an important turning point in her personal life alongside her achievements as a stylist. As discussions regarding legal marriage recognition and social acceptance continue, the modest field wedding chosen by the two once again poses questions to society's view of the forms of love and family.

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