On July 25, SHINHWA’s Lee Min-woo shared a heartfelt handwritten letter on social media announcing his engagement. He wrote, “After going through many experiences recently, I’ve come to reflect deeply on the meaning of family… I wanted to share this sincerely and receive your blessings.” With this announcement, he becomes the fourth SHINHWA member to tie the knot, following Eric, Junjin, and Andy.
Coinciding with the announcement, OSEN revealed that Lee Min-woo quietly ended his contract with Lin Branding at the end of 2023. The label had previously shared plans for Lee to produce a new idol group, leveraging his 25 years in the industry. Despite the promising start, their partnership lasted only a year.
However, as the idol-turned-producer embraced these life changes, he was unexpectedly swept up in controversy. A post on the anonymous Blind community alleged that a male celebrity — preparing to appear on a variety show with his new partner — paid ₩8 million KRW as hush money to a woman claiming he cheated on her.
Netizens quickly speculated that Lee Min-woo, who recently revealed he would appear on KBS2’s Mr. House Husband 2 with his fiancée, might be involved. Yet, the original poster clarified that the man in question was not a “hot actor” but simply a familiar face over 30. This redirection swiftly cleared suspicion from Lee.
While attention pivoted to other public figures like On Joo-wan and Lee Jang-woo — both of whom denied the claims — Lee Min-woo remained silent, allowing the storm to pass naturally. Fans have since rallied around him, celebrating his return to private life and expressing anticipation for his upcoming marriage. As one of the original members of Korea’s longest-running idol group, Lee Min-woo’s legacy continues to
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