Shinhwa's Lee Min-woo announces marriage… marking a 'new beginning' after overcoming 2.6 billion won fraud and facial paralysis
Lee Min-woo shared the news of his marriage, embarking on the second chapter of his life after enduring difficult times. Having experienced past fraud losses of over 2.6 billion won, health issues, and even a fortune-telling that foretold his fate, Lee Min-woo's announcement of marriage resonates deeply with fans, enhanced by the ominous predictions from a shaman who accurately foretold his marriage.
On the 25th, Lee Min-woo publicly announced his marriage by sharing a handwritten letter through his official fan cafe, stating, "After confirming our feelings and long-time relationship, we have decided to become a family." He also expressed his affection for fans, saying, "This is the news I want to share with Shinhwa Changjo first."
He conveyed, "Now that I have safely concluded my first exhibition and have some leisure, I want to announce the new changes in my life through this letter." He continued, "I wanted to build my own family where we support each other, and I have met someone who brings that dream to fruition," expressing his heartfelt feelings.
#. "Fraud, health issues, and predictions… the tumultuous journey to marriage"
The news of Lee Min-woo's marriage is particularly special because his path has not been smooth.
Previously, he had been defrauded of a whopping 2.6 billion won by a friend of his sister, Mr. A. After reports emerged in 2019 that Lee Min-woo had been accused of sexual assault, Mr. A deceived him by claiming to have connections in the prosecution and promised to induce a non-prosecution status, thus swindling a large amount of money. Both the first and second trials sentenced Mr. A to 9 years in prison and the restitution of 2.6 billion won, but the case has been overturned by the Supreme Court and is still undergoing legal proceedings.
Additionally, he suffered facial paralysis as a result of psychological shock. In March, he revealed, "My nerves broke down due to stress," and confessed, "It has been difficult to fully recover after neglecting it for several years, but I am receiving consistent treatment," eliciting sympathy.
Meanwhile, the content of the fortune-telling revealed on a broadcast last year also drew attention. Lee Min-woo visited shaman Go Chun-ja and was told, "A major crisis will occur at the age of 51. A return to the entertainment industry may be difficult." The shaman also warned, "You could be betrayed by someone close and lose your health." However, they simultaneously left a positive prediction that he would definitely get married within 2 to 3 years, leading to reactions among fans that the predictions came true.
#. “Now may you walk only on flower paths”… fans send waves of emotion and support
After a long period of suffering, Lee Min-woo reaches a new turning point in marriage. Fans are sending passionate support, saying, "Let’s only leave good predictions like marriage", "Min-woo, who has endured the 2.6 billion won fraud and health crises, may now walk only on flower paths", and "Congratulations on completing the line of Shinhwa’s bachelors!"
Meanwhile, Lee Min-woo has become the fourth married member among Shinhwa, following Eric, Junjin, and Andy. Lee Min-woo expressed his commitment to continue his activities unchanged both on stage and off, stating, "I will meet Shinhwa Changjo.", as he stands at the starting line of a new life. Warm congratulations are pouring in for his bright future full of fervor.
Lee Min-woo is set to reveal the full story of his relationship with his fiancée, from dating to marriage, for the first time on KBS2's 'Salrimnam', which will air in early August.
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