[Sports Chosun Digital, Jung Yoon Na] As the public sentiment against the marriage of Koyote member Shinji and singer Moon Won is escalating, Moon Won has come forward to clarify various allegations surrounding his past.
On the 3rd, Moon Won released a lengthy statement through his account, addressing various personal allegations.
Firstly, Moon Won said, “I sincerely apologize to the fans of Koyote and Shinji who may have felt discomfort and disappointment due to the careless remarks in the video uploaded on the Youtube channel ‘How about you?’ on the 2nd and the various controversies surrounding me.” He continued, “To all those who congratulated and supported us, especially Shinji, who deserves to be celebrated, I am sorry for causing hurt and damage. As Shinji’s partner, I feel extremely sorry and embarrassed for the misunderstandings that arose due to my inadequate remarks.”
He further mentioned, “I deeply regret my careless behavior in the video. Because I am the closest person, I failed to consider the feelings of those who love Shinji. I also apologize to Kim Jong-min and Baekga for appearing disrespectful,” he sincerely apologized.
Moon Won addressed various personal allegations:
Firstly, regarding rumors of involvement in real estate fraud, he admitted, “It is true that I engaged in real estate sales with a brokerage office without a real estate agent license.” He explained, “I started it upon a friend’s recommendation during my unknown days to make a living but failed to recognize that it was wrong to conduct brokerage without a license. I won’t make any excuses. I genuinely apologize to anyone disappointed by this, and I will take full responsibility.”
However, he denied claims of school and military bullying, stating, “It is not true at all,” and suggested he could provide objective evidence to refute the claims if necessary.
Regarding accusations of infidelity during his marriage process with his ex-wife, he clarified, “It is true that I married due to a premarital pregnancy, but the infidelity allegations are groundless.” As for the name change, he explained, “My real name is Park Sang-moon, and the change from Kiryeon to Moon Won is just a stage name change. I have never changed my real name.” He requested people to refrain from spreading unverified speculative comments and false information.
Supportive testimonies have also emerged regarding Moon Won’s claims.
A military junior, identified as A, said in an exclusive interview with this news outlet, “I have no memory of Moon Won committing acts of violence. You can tell just by talking to him. He is not someone who would hit others.” A high school classmate, identified as B, testified in support of Moon Won regarding the school violence claims, saying, “Moon Won is not the type to go around hitting people. The people making these claims do not seem to be high school classmates,” they stated.
In response to the infidelity allegations, classmates shared, “We knew his ex-wife, and we even saw them together at the time. This is the first we’ve heard any claims of Moon Won being unfaithful. The couple separated due to personality differences, but Moon Won is fulfilling his responsibilities towards his child and is very heartbroken.”
Meanwhile, Shinji and Moon Won are planning to get married in the first half of next year. They revealed a meeting with Kim Jong-min and Baekga on Shinji’s YouTube channel. In this video, Moon Won disclosed that he is a ‘dolsing’ (a term for divorced people) and has a daughter from his previous marriage.
However, following the release of this video, criticism regarding Moon Won’s statements and attitude has surged, leading to increasing public concern towards Shinji. Along with this, various rumors regarding Moon Won’s divorce reasons and personal life surfaced, prompting some to suggest they should not proceed with the marriage.
Amidst the widespread public objection to the marriage, Shinji responded to a fan’s comment saying, “I’m a fan, but you really need to look at the man carefully before you decide. Dating and marriage are different. In any case, I respect your decision and hope you receive blessings and have a great path ahead.” Shinji replied with “Thank you,” drawing attention.