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Japanese fans captivated by South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu's wife

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Min Seong-gi
Published : Oct. 14, 2026 - 13:27:18
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[Kim Jin-kyung's SNS]
[Kim Jin-kyung's SNS]

Kim Jin-kyung, a model and broadcaster married to South Korea national team goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu of FC Tokyo, has been drawing attention in Japan for her looks.

Japanese outlet Soccer Digest reported Tuesday that a family photo Kim Jin-kyung shared from the stadium had generated an enthusiastic response among fans.

Kim Jin-kyung posted the family photo on her SNS on Monday, showing herself with her husband and their child at the stadium.

Kim Seung-gyu made his 200th J.League appearance on Sept. 12, playing against Gamba Osaka in the seventh round. A ceremony marking the milestone was held before the ninth-round match against Urawa Reds on Saturday.

Kim Jin-kyung attended the ceremony with their child to celebrate the occasion. She shared photos of the three of them on the pitch along with a heartfelt message for her family.

[Kim Jin-kyung's SNS]
[Kim Jin-kyung's SNS]

"It was one of the bucket list items I had wanted to fulfill after marriage," she wrote. "I never expected to see oppa walk into the stadium holding Dalmirae so much sooner than I imagined."

She added, "I was so happy to celebrate oppa's 200th J.League appearance together, and this is a family photo of the three of us taken at the stadium that will stay with us for a long time."

As the family marked the milestone together, the post drew congratulatory comments from fans, many of whom also praised Kim Jin-kyung's appearance.

Kim Seung-gyu continues to play for FC Tokyo in the J.League while also serving as a goalkeeper for the South Korean national team.


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