Kim Jaejoong and Hyo-min's Friendship Sparks Marriage Speculation

On July 25, singer Kim Jaejoong (김재중) appeared on KBS2's cooking show, 'Newly Released Menu' (신상출시 편스토랑), where he showcased his gardening skills. He shared that he has a vegetable garden in his parents' backyard, where he harvested green onions and prepared Hongcho Nabak Kimchi, displaying his nurturing side. During the episode, he mentioned wanting to share his homemade kimchi with his close friend, Hyo-min (효민), a former member of T-ara. He described her as a neighbor and revealed that he often shares side dishes with her, to which Hyo-min responded that she enjoyed his cooking last year. Their conversation took a playful turn when they called Kim Jaejoong's parents, who expressed curiosity about their relationship. Hyo-min shyly mentioned that she recently got married, prompting Kim Jaejoong to clarify that she had tied the knot last year. His mother humorously urged him to consider marriage, saying, 'What good is popularity if you don't settle down?' This led to laughter in the studio. When asked if he might make a surprise marriage announcement like his fellow celebrity, Lee Sang-min (이상민), Kim Jaejoong noted that he is at an age where dating rumors wouldn't be surprising and teased that he would reveal any future relationship on the show first. Fans on social media reacted with excitement, speculating about the possibility of Kim Jaejoong's marriage, especially since Hyo-min quietly wed a civilian in April. Currently, Kim Jaejoong remains single, and many are eager to see what his next steps will be.