Shinhwa group member Lee Min-woo announced that he is getting married, joining the ranks as the fourth married man in the group. After a long period of silence, controversy, and various adversities including fraud, he has reached a new turning point in his life. This marriage announcement holds greater significance for Lee Min-woo, representing a narrative of 'recovery' rather than merely a celebration.
On the 25th, Lee Min-woo personally conveyed the marriage news by posting a handwritten letter on his social media. He stated, "Today, I took up the pen because I have news that I want to share first with Shinhwa Changjo," adding, "Having gone through various circumstances recently, I have come to reflect on the meaning of family and have decided to become one family after confirming our feelings for each other."
He continued, "I gathered my courage thinking of Shinhwa Changjo, who might be surprised by this unexpected news," expressing his heartfelt desire to receive congratulations from Shinhwa Changjo, whom he cherishes most.
Lee Min-woo added, "Since debuting with Shinhwa, I have received love and support from fans throughout my teenage, twenties, and thirties, and although there were many difficult times, every moment on stage was joyful."
With this, Lee Min-woo becomes the fourth married member of Shinhwa, following Eric, Jin, and Andy. Following his surprise announcement, congratulations are pouring in not only from fans but also from colleagues like Brian and Ahn Sun-young. Lee Min-woo's marriage and love story with his fiancée is set to be aired on the KBS2 reality program "Mr. House Husband" in early August.
However, Lee Min-woo's marriage announcement is not just an ordinary 'marriage article.' In 2019, he was embroiled in controversy after being accused of forcibly kissing the cheeks of women in their twenties at a bar in Gangnam, Seoul, and was reported for sexual assault. His agency clarified that it was a misunderstanding during a drinking session at a street vendor, and all misunderstandings were resolved through dialogue between the parties, leading to Lee Min-woo being cleared of the charges.
Yet, not long after, Lee Min-woo faced another shock. He was defrauded of approximately 2.6 billion won by a long-time acquaintance and a friend of his biological sister, who deceived him with false claims of having connections in the prosecution. In both the first and second trials, the acquaintance was sentenced to nine years in prison and ordered to repay 2.6 billion won, and the case is currently undergoing retrial at the Seoul High Court due to a Supreme Court ruling.
This incident threatened Lee Min-woo's health beyond just financial loss. In March, he confessed, "I suffered from facial paralysis and diplopia due to stress," revealing that he has been receiving treatment for several years. Although he missed the golden time for healing, he also mentioned that he is making efforts to recover through consistent treatment.
Despite the series of allegations, incidents, and physical pain, Lee Min-woo has stood firm and silently spent time recovering, ultimately taking a step forward with his marriage. In the midst of chaos, he was the first to convey his sincerity to his fans. Congratulations from fans continue to pour in regarding his marriage news.
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