Shinhwa's Kim Dong-wan Hints at Marriage Amidst Recent Controversy

Kim Dong-wan, a member of the group Shinhwa and an actor, has caught attention by hinting at marriage in a recent post. This comes just six days after he sparked controversy by posting about the legalization of prostitution on social media.

On the 24th, Kim Dong-wan shared a brief message on a thread, stating, "When you meet someone who lets you live as yourself, you suddenly want to get married." In response to a fan asking, "Are you getting married?" he left a cryptic reply, "Am I getting married?" He further fueled curiosity by liking comments from fans suggesting he had met someone special and would make a good husband.

Previously, Kim Dong-wan appeared on the 2023 Channel A variety show 'Groom Class,' where he revealed, "I tend to think of the worst-case scenarios," and shared that he had been traumatized by past relationships with unfaithful partners. His statement, "I still have the desire to get married, even though I feel like I might miss the chance if I wait too long," has resurfaced in light of recent events.

Meanwhile, on the 20th, Kim Dong-wan faced backlash after posting about the legalization of prostitution on his social media. Initially making his account private, he reopened it as the controversy grew. In 2021, he was also criticized for defending Lee Soo, a member of the rock band MC the Max, who had halted activities due to a history of soliciting prostitution.

By Soomin Lee, TenAsia Reporter danbilee19@tenasia.co.kr