Netizens were shocked after it was revealed that the non-celebrity that actor Kim Dong Wook married is actually a former SM Entertainment trainee who almost debuted in Girls’ Generation.
Actor Kim Dong Wook | tvN
On December 22, the actor got married. While it was reported that he married a non-celebrity, netizens were shocked to realize that he was actually marrying Stella Kim.
While she is a writer and out of the spotlight, she was actually a former SM Entertainment trainee who almost debuted in Girls’ Generation. In a past article, Kim revealed the reason why she didn’t end up debuting with the group, explaining the toll it took on her mental health.
When it came time to sign the contract for my band’s debut, this coincided with my university admission and high school graduation. As a minor, my parents would have had to ultimately sign on my behalf, but they wouldn’t budge at the last hour. In the end, I had no choice but to turn the contract down, and I went back to the states to study Music Business at New York University. Seeing the wild success of Girls’ Generation, a lot of people used to ask me if I regretted turning down that contract; but what I’ve realised is that people only see the glossy exterior.
— Stella Kim
Stella Kim | Beauticate via Stella Kim
When netizens realized who he married, they couldn’t get over the shock at seeing Stella Kim after so long.
#KimDongWook’s wife is former SM trainee, Stella Kim, they having a wedding today. pic.twitter.com/ebGgm5PtTS
— K-Drama Casting (@kdramacasting) December 22, 2023
Kim Dongwook’s wife IS STELLA KIM???!!! STELLA THAT EX SM TRAINEE?????!!!
— may (@gongjicheoIs) December 22, 2023
#KimDongWook wife is STELLA KIM? OMG best plotwist in 2023. She almost debuted in SNSD but rejected the worlof kpop
“I met this man,i found not only my skepticism but also my ideals getting swept under the rug!He makes me happy..this feels steady” A blissful marriage you two! pic.twitter.com/aqwCPUZyf6
— spazzwithAHJUMMA (@kdrama_ahjumma) December 22, 2023
Ahead of the wedding day, Stella shared a heartwarming post about the relationship she has with Kim Dong Wook.
If that wasn’t enough, it seems like even though she didn’t debut with Girls’ Generation, the bond between her and the members is still strong. Shortly after the ceremony, Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung posted photos on her Instagram with the newly-wed bride.
Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung and Stella Kim | @sooyoungchoi/Instagram | @sooyoungchoi/Instagram | @sooyoungchoi/Instagram | @sooyoungchoi/Instagram
For many, it is nice to see Sooyoung and Stella reunite, showing that friendships are truly forever and that both Kim Dong Wook and Stella have found true love.
