Kim Dong-wan declares refusal of entertainment shows... 'Please stop inviting me' Responses to his principled statement have been mixed.
Kim Dong-wan, a member of the group Shinhwa, has been in the spotlight with a series of comments on social media. After facing criticism from the public for a post related to Lee Soo, he has now expressed his refusal to accept invitations to entertainment programs.
On the 4th, Kim Dong-wan revealed on his personal social media, 'I hope the requests for entertainment grants stop coming in. I don't even have confidence to make people laugh, and I really don't want to bring up serious stories in front of the public.'
He added, 'Touching the past only leaves scars on myself. Is it not okay to live quietly while pretending to be happy and successful? I just wish to be left alone.' He expressed his burden regarding appearing in entertainment shows. In particular, he noted, 'If I've made excuses about my schedule three times, please just stop inviting me. Of course, it's what I've been told to do...'
In response, actress Jang Ga-hyun empathized, saying, 'I stepped on my own feet,' and broadcaster Seo Yu-ri also chimed in, 'I am also one who wants to stop talking about the past.' When a fan asked, 'What genre of shows do you want?' Kim Dong-wan replied, 'Things like stage performance, drama, or home shopping where the results reflect the effort put in,' revealing his sincerity about acting.
Earlier, Kim Dong-wan mentioned singer Lee Soo, who received a suspended indictment for charges of soliciting prostitution involving minors in 2009, and posted what appeared to be a supportive message, which he later deleted after controversy. Following this, he found himself embroiled in further criticism from netizens, leading to this latest 'refusal of entertainment' declaration.
Reactions from netizens have been mixed. Some criticized, saying, 'Isn't it the duty of a celebrity to show themselves to the public?' and 'Only when one is cut off from work will they realize,' reflecting back on comments made by Yoo Jae-suk on air. On the other hand, other netizens showed support, saying, 'Doesn't that mean he is serious about acting?' and 'We should respect his principled statement. As Kim Dong-wan said, let's just leave him be.'
Meanwhile, Kim Dong-wan recently starred as Oh Heung-soo in the drama 'For Eagle Brothers,' which has concluded.
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