Singer Kim Jong Kook surprised fans with a candid reveal about his love life on the January 12th episode of SBS's Running Man.

During the broadcast, the cast members participated in a "2025 Destiny Race", where they checked their tarot fortunes for the new year.

Kim Jong Kook’s love life took center stage when the tarot expert interpreted his fortune, saying, "This is the year when the fear of 'aggressive women' disappears."

Tarot expert added, "You've seen so many situations where people say, 'If you marry like that, it will be a disaster,' so you have some prejudice about marriage."

Kim Jong Kook, who confessed to having "marriage PTSD" (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), joked, "My really close lawyer is a divorce lawyer," hinting at his past experiences that have shaped his view on relationships.

The singer, who is known for keeping his soft heart hidden behind a strong exterior, was told by the tarot expert, "This year, it’s okay to say 'I don’t care' and let go. You’ll be free from taking responsibility for unnecessary people. You have a 'good boy complex,' and any wounds from past relationships will heal this year."

When it came to his love fortune, the tarot expert revealed, "Your love life looks promising, but the key is you want to be confessed to," with Haha quickly agreeing, "He can’t make a move. His pride is too strong."

Kim Jong Kook, who has never confessed first in his relationships, smiled at the prediction. "In the second half of the year, my love life will be busy. When there’s no woman, there’s none, but when it happens, two women will come at once," he said, leaving fans intrigued by his upcoming love journey.

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The upcoming SBS drama Love Scout, starring Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk, is already making headlines—but for all the wrong reasons.

Recent revelations about the show’s co-director, Ham Joon Ho, have sparked controversy. It was revealed that Ham Joon Ho had faced legal issues in 2020 for assault and defamation while intoxicated.

This incident led to disciplinary action within SBS and has raised questions about his involvement in the new project.

On January 13, the production team of Love Scout released an official apology, saying, "We deeply regret causing concern with unpleasant news related to PD Ham Joon Ho."

They confirmed the allegations, stating, "It is true that PD Ham Joon Ho was accused of assault and defamation while intoxicated in early 2020. However, he sincerely apologized to all victims, and the matter was resolved through forgiveness and mutual agreement."

They added, "He also received legal punishment for the incident. Additionally, reports about his prior criminal record from five years ago are unrelated to this case, as they involve a misdemeanor."

The team explained that Ham Joon Ho was suspended from his duties following the incident and spent three years reflecting on his actions before returning to directing. They added, "We kindly ask for viewers’ understanding."

The controversy began after online posts brought up the 2020 incident, sharing a news article from that time. The article described an SBS drama department employee, referred to as “A,” causing a disturbance in Hannam-dong, Seoul, while intoxicated. Police booked “A,” and due to their prior criminal record, an arrest warrant was requested but later denied.

It was later confirmed that “A” was PD Ham Joon Ho. After serving his suspension, he made his directorial comeback with the SBS drama Payback before taking on Love Scout.

Despite the production team's apology, the controversy has cast a shadow over the highly anticipated drama, leaving viewers wondering how it will impact the show’s reception.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds!

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