Kim Sang-hyuk asks blind date, 'Is it okay that I'm divorced?'

Kim Sang-hyuk, a former member of Click-B, embarked on a blind date involving a train trip with show host Kim Ra-hee, a former Miss Korea, and cautiously expressed his interest. From the moment he directly brought up his divorce history to ask for her opinion, to the moment he expressed his feelings with the short answer "Now" at the end of the trip, Kim's more serious approach to dating drew significant attention.

In the Channel A variety show 'Groom Class 2' broadcast on the 4th, Kim's meeting with Kim Ra-hee, arranged by Song Hae Na, was revealed.

For Kim, this meeting was close to a second chance after his first blind date. Having failed to secure a second date previously due to unintentional slips of the tongue, he approached his partner with a much more cautious attitude this time.

Meeting Kim Ra-hee on the Mugunghwa train, Kim shared his first impression, saying, "As soon as I saw you, I thought you were someone who looked like a girl yet was beautiful." The two quickly broke the ice by discussing common interests such as MBTI, nieces, and exercise.

After the train arrived at Yesan Station, the conversation deepened as they had a meal together. While discussing their views on dating, Kim directly confirmed one of his most important conditions with his partner.

"Is it okay that I am a divorcee?"

Kim married a non-celebrity in 2020 but divorced about a year later. Since his marriage and divorce process drew significant public attention at the time, his decision not to hide his past and to confirm it first during a meeting for a new relationship was instead received as a realistic attitude.

Kim Ra-hee replied calmly, "I knew before I came out. It can happen." In a subsequent interview with the production team, Kim clearly expressed his interest, saying, "If Ra-hee is okay with it, I have the desire to see her more."

Afterward, the two continued their journey on a tractor train. Kim naturally took care of her, such as securing Kim's bag and adjusting the direction of the fan's breeze. At the travel destination, the atmosphere of the date ripened further as he took photos for her.

In this process, a side slightly different from the entertainer Kim was glimpsed. Having debuted as a member of Click-B in 1999, Kim led the first generation of idols with hits like 'Dreaming' and 'Invincible,' and has since shown his presence in variety shows with his characteristic honest and unrestrained way of speaking. On the other hand, in the private realm of dating and marriage, he appeared more cautious than expected, carefully observing his partner's reactions.

The two's date reached its climax in front of the sunset-colored sea. When Kim Ra-hee asked, "What was the best part of today?", Kim answered without hesitation, "Now!"

Rather than picking the most memorable place or food from the trip, he chose the very moment he was facing his partner. Even considering the unique environment of a broadcast, this was a moment showing that Kim is accepting this meeting as more than just a simple blind date within a variety show.

In the process of starting a new relationship after a divorce, the important thing is not erasing the past, but how one explains that fact and shares it with the partner. Kim also brought up his condition of being a 'divorcee' first and waited for his partner's choice. As Kim Ra-hee accepted this calmly, there was at least room for the two to look forward to their next meeting.

Having begun to open his heart to someone again after passing through past mistakes and trial and error, Kim's most active expression shown that day was unexpectedly not grand. It was the confession, "I want to see you more," and the single word, "Now," spoken in front of the sunset.