Kim Sang Hyuk Opens Up About a Fresh Start on ‘Groom School 2’

Kim Sang Hyuk, a member of first-generation K-pop group Click-B, placed a personal new chapter at the center of a recent television appearance. On Groom School 2, he took part in a blind date after speaking candidly about how long it had been since he had approached one with serious intentions.

The episode presented the meeting as more than a casual variety-show setup. Kim arrived visibly nervous, checking whether he looked tired or puffy and taking medication intended to reduce swelling before leaving. Those small preparations established the mood of the segment: he wanted to make a considered first impression rather than treat the occasion as a joke.

A thoughtful approach to an unfamiliar moment

Kim also came prepared with a written list of questions. The topics included the practical early-date basics—work, where someone lives, age and hobbies—as well as personality preferences. He spoke about his tendency to value planning and said that mismatched approaches to organization had been difficult for him in past relationships.

His planning extended to anticipating questions he might receive. When discussion turned to finances, he pushed back against an exaggerated suggestion that he was wealthy enough never to need to work. The exchange added a light tone, but it also underscored his effort to be straightforward rather than present an overly polished version of himself.

Before the meeting, Kim checked his appearance once more, applied fragrance and carried a single flower to the venue. He offered it as soon as he met his date, who responded warmly and said she liked flowers. The simple gesture gave the conversation an easy opening and helped turn the moment from pre-date nerves into a more natural exchange.

Finding common ground

The pair soon discovered a shared interest in clothing and retail. Kim’s date said she operates an online fashion business, while Kim has also been involved in the apparel field. That overlap gave them a concrete subject to discuss beyond the usual first-meeting questions, and Kim complimented both her interest in clothes and her outfit.

The appearance arrives years after Kim’s 2019 marriage to former shopping-mall chief executive Song Da Ye, which ended within a year. By addressing the idea of remarriage openly on the program, he framed the blind date as an opportunity to move forward at his own pace rather than as a dramatic declaration.

For viewers, the segment offered a quieter kind of entertainment than a grand romantic reveal. The focus was on recognizable details: reviewing questions, second-guessing an outfit, bringing a small gift and looking for a genuine point of connection. Kim’s nervousness was part of the story, but so was his willingness to show it.

Click-B debuted in 1999 and became known as part of an influential generation of Korean pop acts that helped shape the industry’s early modern era. Kim’s television appearance now places a familiar name from that period in a more personal, everyday setting, where the outcome matters less than the decision to try again.

The program’s format made room for both the awkwardness and optimism of starting over. Rather than promising an immediate result, the date showed how trust can begin through ordinary attentiveness: listening closely, responding to common interests and allowing a meeting to unfold without a script. That approach also gave the segment a more grounded perspective on a subject that television often turns into instant drama.

It also highlighted a balance familiar to longtime entertainers. Kim was open about being nervous without making the meeting solely about his past, and his preparations were practical rather than theatrical. The result was a segment that treated a new beginning as a gradual process, shaped by a real conversation instead of a predetermined television ending.

Whether the meeting develops further remains to be seen. What the episode captured clearly was a deliberate first step: a performer and entrepreneur arriving with a flower, a few prepared questions and the hope that a new conversation might lead somewhere meaningful.