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SEOUL - South Korean singer and television personality Kim Jong-kook is officially off the market. The 49-year-old announced his wedding plans on Aug 18 via a photo of a handwritten letter posted on his official fan forum, revealing plans for a private ceremony in Seoul.

"I'm getting married," Kim wrote in the letter, saying that while he had "tried dropping hints here and there," the news would likely surprise many fans. The wedding is to take place in the near future with family and close friends in attendance.

The announcement comes just as Kim marks 30 years in entertainment.

"This year's my 30th debut anniversary and, instead of making the album I wanted, I made my 'other half' instead," he wrote.

The identity of Kim's bride-to-be was not disclosed. In May, he bought a luxury apartment in Seoul's Gangnam district, which he later referred to as his "newly-wed home" during a variety show appearance in June, sparking speculation of upcoming nuptials.

Kim made waves as part of the South Korean duo Turbo in 1995 before going solo as a singer. He won Artiste of the Year awards from all three major South Korean broadcasters in 2005 - making him only the second artiste to achieve that sweep since South Korean singer Cho Yong-pil in the 1980s.