After the announcement of his marriage to Koyote's Shin Ji, the bride-to-be, Moon Won, spoke out directly amid various allegations.
Moon Won posted a long message on his social media on the 3rd, stating, "I wanted to sincerely convey my feelings to you all, and that is why I am writing this message."
He expressed, "After the news of the marriage broke, I came across many stories about me, and I was concerned that the facts I remember might have been distorted, so I needed time to confirm the accurate facts. I hope for your understanding regarding this matter."
Earlier, a video was released through Shin Ji's YouTube channel showing Shin Ji and Moon Won meeting with Koyote members. After it was revealed that Moon Won is a single father with a daughter, various allegations followed.
In response, Moon Won said, "First, I sincerely apologize to the Koyote fans and Shin Ji's fans who may have felt uncomfortable and disappointed due to my careless actions and the various controversies surrounding me highlighted in the YouTube channel 'How Are You Doing?' uploaded on the 2nd. I am truly sorry for causing distress and harm to Shin Ji, who deserves the congratulations, as well as to everyone who sent their congratulations and support."
He added, "As a partner who will walk alongside Shin Ji in the future, I feel deeply sorry and embarrassed for the misunderstandings that have arisen due to my inadequate speech and actions. I am sincerely reflecting on the careless nature of my conduct in the video. Because I considered her my closest person, I failed to understand the feelings of many who love Shin Ji. I also feel a deep sense of remorse for showing disrespectful behavior to Mr. Kim Jong Min and Mr. Baek Ga."
He also acknowledged various controversies, stating, "It is true that I worked in real estate with a brokerage firm without a real estate agent license. I began this due to a friend's recommendation to make a living during my anonymous period, but I did not realize the wrongness of conducting brokerage work without a license. I will not make any excuses. I sincerely apologize to everyone who was disappointed because of this and will take full responsibility for the part I need to be accountable for. However, I want to clearly state that some of the claims are not true. The allegations that I bullied friends or juniors during my school days or military service are completely false, and I am willing to gather objective evidence to prove this if necessary."
He also clarified his relationship with his ex-wife, stating, "It is true that I got married due to premarital pregnancy with my ex-wife, but the claim that I was two-timing during that process is also not true. Regarding the name change controversy, I must clarify that Park Sang Moon is my real name, and I only changed my stage name from Kyeon to Moon Won; I have never changed my real name. I earnestly ask you to refrain from spreading unverified speculative statements and false information."
Finally, he conveyed, "I sincerely apologize once again for causing concern. I will reflect on my inadequate self and strive to live as a more responsible person in the life I will share with Shin Ji. I bow my head once again in apology."
Meanwhile, last month, Shin Ji announced she would marry the singer Moon Won, who is seven years younger, next year. However, after it was revealed through Shin Ji's YouTube video that Moon Won had been married once before and is the father of a daughter, multiple allegations from internet users claiming to be acquaintances of Moon Won surfaced, escalating the controversy.
Below is the full text of Moon Won's message.
Hello, this is Moon Won.
I am writing this message to sincerely convey my feelings to you all.
After the news of the marriage broke, I came across many stories about me, and I was concerned that the facts I remember might have been distorted, so I needed time to confirm the accurate facts. I hope for your understanding regarding this matter.
First, I sincerely apologize to the Koyote fans and Shin Ji's fans who may have felt uncomfortable and disappointed due to my careless actions and the various controversies surrounding me highlighted in the YouTube channel 'How Are You Doing?' uploaded on the 2nd.
To everyone who sent their congratulations and support, I feel sorry for inflicting harm on Shin Ji, who deserves the congratulations. As a partner who will walk alongside Shin Ji in the future, I feel deeply sorry and embarrassed for the misunderstandings that have arisen due to my inadequate speech and actions.
After finishing the radio broadcast yesterday, I read the comments you left. I deeply regret the careless nature of my conduct in the video. Because I considered her my closest person, I failed to understand the feelings of many who love Shin Ji. I also feel a deep sense of remorse for showing disrespectful behavior to Mr. Kim Jong Min and Mr. Baek Ga.
It is true that I worked in real estate with a brokerage firm without a real estate agent license. I began this due to a friend's recommendation to make a living during my anonymous period, but I did not realize the wrongness of conducting brokerage work without a license. I will not make any excuses. I sincerely apologize to everyone who was disappointed because of this and will take full responsibility for the part I need to be accountable for.
However, I want to clearly state that some of the claims are not true. The allegations that I bullied friends or juniors during my school days or military service are completely false, and I am willing to gather objective evidence to prove this if necessary.
It is true that I got married due to premarital pregnancy with my ex-wife, but the claim that I was two-timing during that process is also not true. Regarding the name change controversy, I must clarify that Park Sang Moon is my real name, and I only changed my stage name from Kyeon to Moon Won; I have never changed my real name. I earnestly ask you to refrain from spreading unverified speculative statements and false information.
I sincerely apologize once again for causing concern. I will reflect on my inadequate self and strive to live as a more responsible person in the life I will share with Shin Ji. I bow my head once again in apology.
Thank you for reading my long message.
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