Moon Won, the fiancé of singer Shinji from veteran co-ed group Koyote, has broken his silence amid a wave of speculation and criticism surrounding their upcoming marriage.
On July 3, Moon posted a lengthy statement on his personal social media account, saying, “After news of our marriage was made public, I encountered numerous stories about myself. I needed time to fact-check and ensure no misunderstandings were caused by misremembered details.”
He began by addressing the controversy over his behavior in a recent video titled 'Who’s Taking Our Shinji Away?,' which showed the pre-wedding meeting between him, Shinji, and the other Koyote members. “I sincerely apologize to Koyote fans and Shinji’s supporters who may have felt uncomfortable or disappointed by my careless words and actions in the video,” he wrote.
“I especially feel sorry for Shinji, who should be receiving nothing but congratulations, yet ended up hurt because of me,” he continued.
Moon went on to clarify several allegations that had been circulating online. He admitted to operating in the real estate business without a realtor's license, saying, “It is true that I was involved in real estate transactions without an official license. During my struggling years, I started the work at a friend’s suggestion, unaware that it was a legal violation. That was my mistake.”
However, he firmly denied more serious accusations. “Claims that I bullied friends or junior colleagues during my school or military days are completely false. If needed, I am willing to provide objective evidence to prove my innocence.”
Regarding his past marriage, Moon confirmed, “It’s true I got married due to a premarital pregnancy with my former wife. However, I did not engage in any form of cheating during that time.” He also addressed rumors about changing his name multiple times: “Park Sang Moon is my legal name. I simply changed my stage name from Giryeon to Moon Won and have never legally changed my birth name.”
He pleaded with the public to refrain from spreading unverified rumors and speculative claims. Moon Won first gained public attention last month when Shinji revealed him as her duet partner for her new single and her soon-to-be husband, with their wedding planned for the first half of next year.
However, public sentiment shifted dramatically after a pre-wedding gathering video was uploaded to YouTube on July 2. In it, Moon confessed to being a divorced father, sparking a flurry of online backlash. His demeanor in the video also raised eyebrows, fueling further scrutiny.
Following the release, a number of unverified accusations began spreading online, including claims that Moon was a serial name-changer and that acquaintances of his ex-wife and former military peers had made damning posts. These led fans and the public to express concerns about Shinji’s decision to marry him. In light of mounting criticism, Moon Won chose to speak up directly in an attempt to set the record straight.
Full Statement by Moon Won
"Hello, this is Moon Won.
I’m writing this letter to sincerely share my thoughts with all of you.
Since the news of our upcoming marriage was made public, I’ve come across many stories about myself. I was concerned that some of the facts I remember might have been distorted, and I ask for your understanding as it took me time to verify the facts accurately.
First and foremost, I sincerely apologize to Koyote fans and to Shinji’s fans who may have felt discomfort and disappointment due to my careless words and actions in the July 2nd video uploaded to the YouTube channel What’s Up With Shinji? as well as the various controversies surrounding me.
To everyone who offered us congratulations and support—and most importantly, to Shinji, who should be receiving celebration and encouragement—I am truly sorry for having caused hurt and harm. As someone who is to walk the future path alongside Shinji, I feel deeply ashamed and apologetic that my thoughtless behavior caused concern and misunderstanding among fans.
After finishing a radio broadcast yesterday, I read many of your comments. I’ve taken the time to reflect deeply on how my behavior in the video was careless. Because she is the person closest to me, I failed to consider the feelings of those who love and care for Shinji. I also apologize sincerely to Kim Jong Min and Bbaek Ga, for showing disrespectful behavior toward them.
Among the controversies surrounding me, it is true that I worked in real estate transactions with an office despite not having a certified realtor’s license. During my lesser-known years, I started the work on a friend’s suggestion to make a living, but I failed to recognize that engaging in such activities without proper certification was wrong. This was entirely my fault, and I will not make any excuses. I deeply apologize to everyone who was disappointed, and I take full responsibility for this mistake.
However, I want to clearly state that some claims are not true. The allegations that I bullied friends or subordinates during school or military service are completely false. If necessary, I am willing to provide objective evidence to prove this.
It is also true that I got married due to a premarital pregnancy with my former wife, but I want to make it clear that I was never involved in a double relationship during that time. Regarding the rumors about name changes, my legal name is Park Sang Moon. I only changed my stage name from Giryeon to Moon Won. I have never legally changed my birth name, and I respectfully ask everyone to refrain from spreading unverified speculation or false information.
Once again, I sincerely apologize for causing concern. I deeply reflect on my shortcomings, and from now on, I will live more responsibly as I walk through life with Shinji. I bow my head in apology once again.
Thank you for taking the time to read this long message."
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