Group Shinhwa member Kim Dong Wan's remark posted on social media about five days after he apologized for his earlier comment is drawing attention again. However, because the timing coincides with attention on member Shin Hye-sung, various interpretations are emerging.
Earlier, at Shinhwa member Lee Min Woo's wedding, the members once again showed loyalty and updated fans on their whereabouts. Seated were already-married Eric, Junjin and Andy, who drew attention as they attended together with their wives.
Among them, Kim Dong Wan, who attended alone, also drew attention for the absence of member Shin Hye-sung. Because it was an important occasion where the members gathered in one place after a long time, his noticeably empty seat felt even larger.
Amid this, on the 30th Kim Dong Wan posted on social media, "Why do people keep trying to attach meaning to the choice to want to live quietly? It's that person's life. He neither owes a debt nor has an obligation to explain," wrote Kim. Of course, Kim Dong Wan did not directly name anyone, but given the timing, speculation followed that it was aimed at the excessive interest focused on Shin Hye-sung.
The issue attracts more attention because the remark came as Kim Dong Wan has recently been mentioned in several controversies. Critics say that what could have been a simple expression of opinion instead risks becoming a 'scratching a sore to make it worse' that reignites controversy. Above all, Kim Dong Wan faced criticism for repeating such conduct about five days after he apologized for his earlier imprudent remarks.
However, from the perspective of someone who has watched a member closely for a long time, some say Kim Dong Wan could be sending a message asking people to respect the member's choice and time.
In the end, it seems to have become a question of how to view the balance between interest and respect. As Shin Hye-sung's period of self-reflection continues, not only the attention surrounding his absence but also comments from those around him are becoming another controversy.
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