Mun Won said, "I admit to premarital pregnancy, but it's not two-timing... Please refrain from spreading false information."
The singer Shin Ji's fiancé Mun Won directly addressed various suspicions surrounding him. While acknowledging some facts, he stated his intention to correct excessive distortions and speculations.
On the afternoon of the 3rd, Mun Won posted a lengthy statement on his personal social media. He opened up by saying, "Since the wedding news was announced, many stories have emerged, and I needed time to verify the accurate facts."
In particular, Mun Won clearly drew the line regarding the "two-timing suspicion" that spread online, stating, "It is true that I married due to a premarital pregnancy with my ex-wife, but the claim that I was two-timing in the process is not true." He continued, "I earnestly request that unfounded speculation and the spread of false information be restrained."
This follows Shin Ji revealing through her YouTube channel that her fiancé Mun Won is a "single father with a daughter," after which anonymous revealing comments mentioning Mun Won's military service and school days proliferated on social media and communities. A person said to be an A-class military comrade pointed out, "Military life was hard," criticizing Mun Won's attitude, while others claiming to be high school classmates said, "We know a lot of stories" and left messages urging careful consideration.
In response, Mun Won strongly denied the claims that he bullied friends or juniors during his school and military service, stating, "Those claims are completely false," and added, "If necessary, I will publicize objective evidence to prove this."
Additionally, regarding the controversy over unlicensed real estate dealings, Mun Won admitted, "It is true that I engaged in real estate business without a real estate agent's license." He stated, "I started this due to a friend's suggestion to make a living during my unknown days, but it was clearly my oversight to carry out brokerage activities without a license. I will not make any excuses," bowing his head. He also clarified the name change controversy by saying, "Park Sang-mun is my real name, and I just changed my stage name from 'Gi-ryeon' to 'Mun Won.' I have not changed my legal name."
In the statement, Mun Won particularly apologized again to Shin Ji and the fans of Koyote. He expressed, "I feel sorry for having caused distress to Shin Ji, who should be celebrated," and conveyed, "As a partner walking together in the future, I will show a more responsible demeanor," while also reflecting on his careless remarks in the video. He mentioned, "I failed to understand the feelings of fans who love Shin Ji simply because she is the closest person. I apologize to Kim Jong-min and Baekga for showing behavior that goes against etiquette."
Currently, Shin Ji's side is in the process of verifying the exact facts related to the controversy surrounding Mun Won, and is expected to release an official statement if necessary. Fans hope the controversies raised regarding the two, who have shown music and love together, will be clearly addressed, and they are watching for a careful response.
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