Ailee's husband, Choi Si-hoon, confessed his pain from rumors that had followed him for a long time, expressing his apologies to his wife. Moon Won, who announced his marriage to Koyote's Shin Ji, is also preparing legal action for his fiancée, who has been caught up in issues because of him. Both Ailee and Shin Ji have silently endured emotional struggles while staying by the sides of their loved ones.
Choi Si-hoon, "Proving something I didn't do was the hardest thing."
On the 23rd, during MBN's 'Let's Go Go' Season 5, Ailee revealed their newlywed home for the first time. Choi Si-hoon, amidst the luxurious interior and the warm atmosphere of their newlywed life, opened up for the first time about the rumors that had troubled him in the past.
He gained fame through Netflix's 'Single's Inferno', and since shortly after appearing on the program, he has endured malicious rumors such as being a "host bar employee" and "unemployed." Choi Si-hoon shared, "It was really tough at that time. I spent time alone in a corner of the underground parking lot and even started smoking again. I was at a loss as to how to prove that I hadn't done those things," conveying the psychological pain he felt at the time.
In particular, he even lost his motivation to act as the rumors continued. He confessed, "I felt like I was too hurt by the world, so I distanced myself from acting," adding that he felt the most sorry that it affected his wife.
During the period when they actually left for their honeymoon, an absurd rumor circulated that he was the "representative managing adult broadcasting women," causing the couple to suffer significant stress together. Ailee remarked, "We were able to endure at that time because we were together," embracing her husband.
Shin Ji, another pain from rumors about her fiancé Moon Won
A similar pain was felt by Koyote's Shin Ji and her fiancé Moon Won. Although Shin Ji recently shared the news of their marriage through entertainment shows, she had to bear a significant burden due to various rumors surrounding Moon Won while preparing for their happy future.
Moon Won honestly revealed his past of having been married once and having a daughter through broadcasts, but afterwards, various rumors such as "double dating suspicions," "bullying controversy during military service," and "unqualified real estate business rumors" continued. Some spread rapidly even without confirmation of their veracity, impacting Shin Ji and her family.
Eventually, Shin Ji opened up about her struggles on Channel A's 'Best Friends Talk Document - 4-Person Dining Table,' stating, "I was cautious because I thought that the fact that I'm dating would become an issue. Falsehoods spread as if they were the truth, and it caused me a lot of mental distress," sharing her hardships during that time. She also conveyed her heartfelt feelings to fans about herself and Moon Won, expressing their strong commitment.
Moon Won is also taking legal action against those spreading false information and malicious comments. He directly initiated legal actions to protect Shin Ji, rather than simply hiring a lawyer. The agency stated, "The mental damage is serious, so we could no longer remain silent," expressing a strong stance.
In reality, Ailee and her close friend Shin Ji are cases of having experienced significant emotional struggles due to love. Previously, on '4-Person Dining Table,' Ailee stated, "We went on a double date. We wanted to introduce each other, and we found that they had a lot in common. We became really close. It was the first time I saw that kind of scene."
Regarding Moon Won and Choi Si-hoon, she commented, "Both of them were originally very patriarchal men. But they happened to meet us, and it seemed that their perceptions crumbled. They share household information with each other," drawing attention.
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