Koyote's Shin Ji made her first appearance on a variety show after the controversy regarding her fiancé Moon Won.
On the 13th, tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' released a teaser video titled "When you think of summer, you think of Koyote! Honest talks that even the members who have been together for 27 years didn't know about, plus exciting stages!" through its official channel.
In the teaser, Koyote, the longest-running co-ed group celebrating their 27th anniversary, appeared as a guest. Yoo Jae-suk asked, "Shin Ji is a founding member who has been there from the beginning, and according to Baekga, there was a bit of a clique," to which Baekga revealed, "It was no joke. They told me not to speak informally."
Yoo Jae-suk said, "You are being very honest today. I heard that the members used to complain a lot back then," to which Baekga candidly replied, "They really did."
In response, Yoo Jae-suk asked, "What were they saying?" and Shin Ji was surprised to say, "This is the first time I'm hearing this." Baekga then said, "They both had bad manners," causing laughter.
Later, Yoo Jae-suk greeted Kim Jong-min, saying, "It's already been 3 months since you got married. Congratulations again." Shin Ji commented, "He was very uneasy while writing the wedding speech because it felt like sending my older brother off to get married," but Kim Jong-min remarked, "Baekga's wedding song was a bit..." and Baekga joked, "I’m sorry; I actually did it with ChatGPT," eliciting a big laugh.
On the other hand, having spent 27 years together, they revealed their strong bond. Shin Ji expressed gratitude to Kim Jong-min, saying, "I called early in the morning after breakfast to ask him to make a reservation for my skin care, and I laughed a lot. Because of my older brother, I was able to smile despite how difficult things are for you now."
Kim Jong-min expressed his emotion, saying, "Every time I see your face, it feels like I'm seeing family," while Shin Ji felt guilty, saying, "I was worried that because of me, the members would also get swept up in hatred." Baekga then conveyed a heartfelt message saying, "I love our members," adding to the emotional moment.
Meanwhile, Shin Ji recently announced her marriage to singer Moon Won, who is 7 years younger than her, scheduled for the first half of next year. She had already completed wedding photography in anticipation of a busy schedule. However, after it was revealed that Moon Won is a 'divorced man' and has a daughter with his ex-wife, various controversies arose, including accusations of dual relationships, bullying during military service, school violence, real estate fraud, and grounds for divorce.
In response, Shin Ji's agency conducted an extensive verification process and issued an official statement to clarify. Moon Won also posted a direct apology and explanation. Shin Ji said, "We have confirmed all the concerns and suspicions raised by you, and all the allegations have been found to be untrue," and further remarked, "I fully understand your concerns and worries. I will think carefully and observe closely. I would sincerely appreciate it if you could patiently wait for what comes next."
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