KOYOTE member Shinji and singer Moonwon, who are set to marry in May, revealed that after various controversies his livelihood was cut off and he worked part-time jobs, but an unexpected backlash has followed the broadcast.
On the 24th, Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant featured Shinji and Moonwon appearing together for the first time since announcing their marriage. The two candidly discussed the controversies surrounding their marriage and the time that followed.
In particular, that day Shinji said, "There were voices of concern. I am grateful and sorry," and added, "If he hadn't met me, I don't think last year would have been so hard." This brought scrutiny to Moonwon's remark at a gathering where he was introduced to KOYOTE members for the first time, saying, "I didn't know Shinji." People reacted that it was hard to understand not knowing the national group KOYOTE.
Moonwon said his activities have effectively stopped after the controversy. He said, "Trying to find something I could do, I worked at a logistics center and did stair cleaning," and added, "I couldn't just rest with my hands idle. I wanted to be of even a little help." Shinji added in support of her husband, "The members were worried, but when they heard he went to clean, they said he was truly diligent." Moonwon also said, "It couldn't be helped. I think it was because fans who love Shinji were worried. I'll try harder and show you."
But online reactions immediately after the broadcast were mixed. Some netizens cheered, saying, "It's nice to see someone endure diligently," and "I acknowledge the attitude of being willing to do any work," while others raised issues with the way things were expressed.
In particular, criticism arose that the nuance of "work stopped, so I ended up doing logistics and cleaning" sounded like belittling certain jobs. Netizens criticized, "Why do logistics and cleaning sound like 'choices made out of necessity'?", "Many people make a living from those jobs," and "It's disappointing to use language that implies a hierarchy of occupations."
Another netizen pointed out, "The problem is not that he worked but the way he said it," noting that while it was good he worked diligently, describing ordinary jobs as a 'fallen option' naturally provokes backlash. On the other hand, some said, "It seems like an overinterpretation," and "He was just saying he endured despite a difficult situation," calling the criticism excessive.
In the end, this controversy stemmed less from Moonwon's part-time jobs themselves than from the "nuance of expression" perceived by the public. Attention is focused on how the couple, who are about to marry, will regain trust amid continued scrutiny.
[Photo] Broadcast screen capture
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