On July 2, the YouTube channel “Eotteoshinji?!?” uploaded a video titled “Who’s Taking Our Shinji?”. The video shows Shinji introducing her fiancé Moon Won (real name: Park Sang Moon, 36) to fellow Koyote members Bbaek Ga and Kim Jong Min.
During a casual dinner, Moon Won said, “I realized just how famous this person is. I really didn’t know. I just wanted to love her privately, but then the marriage news broke and everything exploded.”
Bbaek Ga replied, “The whole country knows her,” to which Moon added, “I was truly shocked. I just wanted it to be between the two of us.”
After the meal, Shinji addressed her members, “I wanted today to be a proper introduction. But before that, there’s something important I need to share with you.”
Moon picked up the conversation, saying, “I think I should be the one to say this. It might come as a surprise.”
Bbaek Ga nervously joked, “I don’t like surprises. My heart can’t handle it at my age.”
Kim Jong Min added, “It’s not something like ‘It was all a lie,’ right?”
Moon then shared, “Many people now know me as Shinji’s fiancé. I had no idea she was this famous. I truly saw her just as a woman, not a celebrity. It made me feel like I need to be a better man, to never make mistakes and live sincerely.”
He continued, “There’s something else. I’ve been married before, and I have a daughter. My ex-wife is raising her, but I try to stay involved and co-parent where possible.”
Bbaek Ga, visibly surprised, excused himself to the restroom after stuttering, “A daughter?”
Kim Jong Min responded calmly, “The important thing is being responsible.”
Moon explained, “Shinji knew about it. At first, she didn’t, but once we started getting serious, I felt I needed to be honest. She took time to think, and then told me, ‘I can accept it because I love you.’ That one sentence gave me so much strength.”
Shinji added, “I could tell he was struggling with holding it in, and I said, ‘It must’ve been tough for you.’”
Kim Jong Min remarked, “What matters is that you both know. No one else needs to interfere.”
Shinji elaborated, “If you or Bbaek Ga found out from someone else, I’d be really upset. Even though Moon Won isn’t widely known yet, people will get to know him. I didn’t want rumors or gossip to reach our fans before the truth did. That’s why we decided to be open.”
She continued, “I know some people may have concerns. It was the same when our relationship was first revealed. But what stood out to me was his sense of responsibility. The fact that he’s actively trying to care for his child showed me the kind of partner he’d be. That really moved me.”
After returning from the restroom, Bbaek Ga said, “I gave it some thought. If you two love each other, that’s all that matters. I think it’s even more meaningful because of everything you’ve gone through.”
Moon responded, “I’m going to work hard for Shinji. Please look out for her—she might feel pressure or stress. If you see her, give her some encouragement.”
Kim Jong Min added, “All we want is for you two to be happy. Just focus on each other. That’s enough.”
Shinji concluded, “It wasn’t easy bringing this up, so I’m grateful you listened and understood.”
The couple plans to marry in the first half of next year. Shinji was born in 1981, and Moon Won in 1988. They recently released a duet single titled “Salagadoola.”
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