Shinji of Koyote officially introduced the 7-year-younger singer Munwon to team members Kim Jong-min and Baekga, expressing her heartfelt feelings ahead of their upcoming marriage. However, after Munwon's past was revealed, fans' reactions have been mixed.
On the 2nd, the YouTube channel 'What do you think?' released a video titled "Who would take our Shinji away?" In this video, Shinji and her fiancé Munwon meet Kim Jong-min and Baekga for a meal that also serves as a formal introduction.
At this meeting, Munwon cautiously revealed his past. He said, "You might be a bit surprised, but I was actually married once and have a lovely daughter," adding, "My ex-wife is raising the child, but we're communicating and working together for the child. Jiseon (Shinji's real name) knows about this and we met."
Surprised by the unexpected confession, Kim Jong-min and Baekga initially displayed shocked expressions, but soon listened attentively with calm faces. Kim Jong-min blinked, seemingly a bit flustered, while listening carefully to Munwon's words, and Baekga, with his mouth closed, nodded solemnly as he took it in.
In response, Shinji conveyed her sincere feelings, stating, "I had many worries when I first heard it, but since I like you and love you, I was able to embrace it. Your responsible demeanor in wanting to protect the child actually gave me more trust. I thought you could do that for me too." She also added that she wanted to explain directly, noting, "If Kim Jong-min or Baekga finds out through other channels later, it could be more disappointing."
Kim Jong-min, after hearing Munwon's confession, said, "The important thing is how much responsibility you have now. Since Shinji chose to love you knowing this, no one can say anything about it. If the two of you love each other, that's all that matters. I hope you both are happy. Just look into each other's eyes. It's enough for the two of you to live well together."
Baekga also remarked, "The most important thing is that the two are truly in love and happy. It's nice to have honest conversations like this during a meal," adding, "In fact, the three of us have been together for a long time, but it's the first time I've seen Shinji talk so earnestly. You can really feel the sincerity from her."
However, right after the video was released, various speculations and revelations regarding Munwon's past have flooded online. While some fans respect Shinji's choice, others express mixed feelings. Given that Shinji is loved by people of all ages, support for her is accompanied by a cool reception towards Munwon.
Meanwhile, Shinji, born in 1981, connected with the 7-year-younger singer Munwon through MBC Radio's 'Lee Yoon-seok and Shinji's Sing-a-long Show.' The couple is preparing for marriage in the first half of next year and has recently completed wedding photoshoots, entering full-scale wedding preparations.
[Photo] Captured from the YouTube channel 'What do you think?'
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