KCM Opens Up About His Hidden Daughters on Channel A's Documentary

On July 21, 2025, singer KCM (케이씨엠) candidly shared the reasons behind keeping his two daughters a secret during an episode of Channel A's documentary series, 'Close Friends: A Four-Person Table' (절친토큐멘터리 4인용 식탁). During the show, guests Park Kyung-rim (박경림) and Kim Tae-woo (김태우), a long-time friend of KCM, visited his home.

Park Kyung-rim mentioned that while she was aware of Kim Tae-woo's marriage and the birth of his child, she only recently learned about KCM's daughters through an article. Kim Tae-woo expressed his surprise, stating he had no prior knowledge and only found out the day before when he saw the news. He recalled receiving a call from KCM, who said, 'Tae-woo, don’t be shocked, but I have a daughter I’ve been hiding.' This revelation left Kim Tae-woo momentarily speechless, as he initially wondered if KCM had another wife or an illegitimate child.

KCM clarified that he had kept this information private for a while, and Kim Tae-woo jokingly lamented that everyone except him seemed to know. KCM explained that he was concerned about Kim Tae-woo's tendency to share information, which is why he had not disclosed it earlier.

Later in the episode, KCM prepared a meal featuring tteokbokki (떡볶이), sashimi (회), and spicy soup (매운탕) for his guests. The conversation shifted to KCM's unique fashion sense, particularly his signature arm warmers. Park Kyung-rim asked how his daughters reacted to his style, to which KCM admitted that they often wished he would dress differently. He shared that while his family hoped he would present himself more seriously, he felt that his quirky style resonated with the public and brought him happiness.

KCM also discussed the challenges he faced when he was financially struggling, which made it difficult for him to reveal his family situation. He expressed a desire to marry his wife openly but felt that his debts would burden his family. Park Kyung-rim nodded in understanding, noting that getting married means sharing responsibilities. KCM recounted how he had been scammed and faced significant financial difficulties, making it hard to borrow even small amounts of money from friends.

Kim Tae-woo was surprised to learn about the extent of KCM's struggles, and KCM shared that things eventually improved after he registered his marriage and welcomed his second child. He admitted that he felt cowardly for not being honest about his family for over a decade.

As the conversation continued, Park Kyung-rim expressed her concern about KCM's daughters entering their teenage years, to which KCM acknowledged the challenges of adolescence. A signed album from IU (아이유) for his daughter arrived during the discussion, prompting laughter as KCM noted that such gestures were essential for navigating teenage moods.

The episode concluded with light-hearted banter between KCM and Kim Tae-woo about the secrets kept over the years, highlighting the genuine friendship and understanding between them.