On the recent episode of KBS 2TV's 'New Release Pyeonstorang', soon-to-be-married couple Shinji and Moon Won made a joint appearance, revealing their new home for the first time.
Moon Won, holding Shinji's hand, expressed his gratitude, saying, "Shinji gave me the courage to be here," bringing smiles to the audience. Shinji asked for support, hoping viewers would see them in a positive light.
Set to marry on May 2, Shinji and Moon Won are already living together in a three-story standalone house. The spacious living room, white-toned kitchen, and separate spaces on each floor caught the eye.
The second floor features a bedroom with a mountain view and Shinji's dressing room, while Moon Won's workspace is in the attic. Chef Lee Yeon-bok humorously asked if the attic was Moon Won's space, jokingly calling him a servant.
While Shinji relaxed, Moon Won busily swept leaves and cleaned the bathroom, taking on the role of "husband, chef, and cleaner." He explained, "There's a lot to manage in a standalone house, and since I'm physically stronger, I handle the cleaning."
Shinji expressed her gratitude, saying, "I don't lift a finger. Even when I try to help, he tells me to leave it." Lee Yeon-bok praised Moon Won, saying, "You need to meet a man who lets you not lift a finger."
Behind the sweet newlywed atmosphere, there were challenging times. Shinji mentioned the controversies following their marriage announcement, saying, "He had a particularly tough time."
Moon Won faced backlash over past remarks, leading to a halt in his music activities. Shinji shared, "All his usual work stopped," describing the difficult period.
Moon Won took on part-time jobs to support them, working in a logistics center and cleaning stairs. He said, "I couldn't just sit idle, so I wanted to contribute." He added, "I see it as concern from those who care about Shinji, and I can only work harder to show them."
Shinji didn't hide her affection for Moon Won, saying, "If he hadn't met me, he wouldn't have struggled so much," expressing her regret. She emphasized, "What others see isn't everything. We have our feelings, and those close to us have theirs. I'm already grateful and respectful."
The couple shared that living together has brought them stability. Shinji expressed, "I used to feel empty after leaving the stage and would turn on the TV immediately. Now, I feel a sense of stability."
Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia Reporter eun@tenasia.co.kr