In a surprising announcement made on April 3, comedian Kim Byung Man revealed his plans to remarry this September. But before he walks down the aisle, he must settle some complicated issues related to his previous marriage, including property division and the adoption of his ex-wife’s daughter.

Legal Issues and Previous Marriage

According to reports from OSEN, Kim Byung Man is reportedly close to resolving these pressing matters with his ex-wife, referred to as A. The couple, who tied the knot in 2011, filed for divorce in 2019 and officially separated the following year.

However, their post-marital relationship has been anything but smooth. In a dramatic turn of events last November, allegations surfaced accusing Kim Byung Man of assaulting A. His agency, Sky Turtle, swiftly denied these claims, insisting that A fabricated the accusations to gain leverage during their divorce proceedings. They pointed out that Kim was overseas when the alleged incident took place and that the court did not accept the assault claims.

Adoption and Financial Disputes

The intricacies of the case deepen with the adoption issue involving A’s daughter, who remains legally under Kim’s household registration. A has reportedly demanded a staggering 3 billion KRW (around $2.28 million) from Kim to facilitate the adoption process, citing the unresolved property division as the basis for her claim. Kim’s representatives argue that A has been handling the family's finances, and they suspect that her accusations were designed to obstruct a fair settlement.

To complicate matters further, the adoption process hit a snag when A's daughter expressed her desire not to be adopted, creating additional legal hurdles. Although A proposed a deal where she would sign an adoption consent form in exchange for relinquishing her claims to 1.8 billion KRW (about $1.37 million) in property division, Kim reportedly rejected the offer.

Plans for Remarriage and Future

Now, with his remarriage on the horizon, issues surrounding his legal obligations and household registration remain unresolved. Sources close to Kim confirmed that he has yet to finalize the adoption process, indicating that negotiations are in their final stages but still ongoing.

Kim Byung Man is set to marry a non-celebrity woman working in a corporate job, and the couple plans to have a private ceremony with only their closest family and friends in attendance. As the 2023 wedding date approaches, Kim is also preparing to open a café at an experiential school in Jeju Island on May 1. After the wedding, the couple plans to settle down in Jeju, marking a new chapter in Kim's life amid the tumultuous backdrop of his previous relationships.

Stay tuned for updates on the adoption situation and how Kim's new life unfolds!