Malaysian participant Kim Khairii dismisses rumors of declining popularity post-marriage reveal
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Malaysian participant Kim Khairii of 'Talk To My Manager Season 2' addressed rumors about his popularity decline after revealing he is married.
- Khairii stated that his marital status has not negatively impacted his fan support, with many continuing to show encouragement.
- He confirmed he is married with a child but chose to protect his family's privacy by not revealing his wife's identity.
Kim Khairii, a participant in the second season of 'Talk To My Manager,' has refuted claims that his popularity has waned following his recent public acknowledgment of being married.
Khairii, whose full name is Muhammad Daniel Khaqin Mohd Khairi, asserted that his marital status has not alienated his fanbase. He emphasized that a significant number of supporters continue to back him, with many attending his performances weekly to show their encouragement.
I am still the same person, the same Kim Khairii on stage. Many fans still support me. Every week, many people come to show support, no one is offended because I am married.
"I am still the same person, the same Kim Khairii on stage. Many fans still support me," he stated. "Every week, many people come to show support, no one is offended because I am married."
He confirmed that he is married to a former singer and they have a son. However, he opted to keep his wife's identity private to safeguard their family's personal life. Khairii also expressed gratitude for his fans' respect for his status as a married man, noting the absence of any attempts to interfere with his marriage.
So far, no (attempts to approach me), my fans are very respectful of my status as a married person. No one is trying to get close. So far, no, and I don't ask for that to happen.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.