As of April 3, comedian Kim Byung Man has confirmed that he is preparing to remarry in September. Alongside this announcement, he is finalizing matters related to property division and the adoption of his ex-wife’s daughter, which have been ongoing since his divorce in 2020.

According to OSEN's coverage on April 3, Kim Byung Man is reportedly in the final stages of resolving property division with his ex-wife, A, and the adoption of her daughter. Kim Byung Man and A married in 2011, but after filing for divorce in 2019, they officially separated in 2020.

However, a controversy erupted in November of the previous year when accusations surfaced that Kim Byung Man had assaulted his ex-wife, A. His agency, Sky Turtle, quickly denied these claims, stating, "The allegations are false. During the divorce proceedings, 'A' claimed that Kim Byung Man had assaulted her during their marriage, but the court did not accept these claims. Kim Byung Man was overseas at the time of the alleged assault, and 'A' fabricated these accusations to gain an advantage in the legal proceedings."

The issue became more complicated as A’s daughter, who is still legally listed under Kim Byung Man’s household register, needed to be adopted out. A demanded 3 billion KRW (approximately $2.28 million) from Kim Byung Man in exchange for allowing the adoption, citing his obligation to settle property division matters. Kim Byung Man’s side alleges that A had managed the family’s finances and made false accusations to avoid giving up a fair share. It was also revealed that A had taken out multiple life insurance policies in Kim Byung Man's name.

The prosecution ultimately dropped the assault charges against Kim Byung Man. However, the issue surrounding the adoption remained unresolved, as A's daughter voiced her wish not to be adopted, resulting in a legal setback for Kim Byung Man. A had suggested an agreement where an adoption consent form would be signed in exchange for waiving any claims to the property division, which amounted to 1.8 billion KRW (approximately $1.37 million), but Kim Byung Man reportedly declined the proposal.

With the announcement of his impending remarriage, the matter of his household registration has once again come into focus. OSEN’s sources confirmed that Kim Byung Man has not yet finalized the adoption process. However, it appears that negotiations regarding property division and his household registration are now in their final stages.

In September, Kim Byung Man is set to remarry a non-celebrity woman who works in a corporate setting. The wedding will be a private ceremony with close family and friends. Currently residing in Jeju Island, Kim Byung Man is also preparing to open a café at an experiential school on May 1st. Following the wedding, he plans to settle down in Jeju Island with his new wife.

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