Kim Dong-wan's sincere words toward Heo Ji-woong: "It was me who was comforted"

"As someone with broad but shallow knowledge, I was comforted by Heo Ji-woong's sharp sentences"

Kim Dong-wan, a member of the group Shinhwa and an actor, expressed his heartfelt affection for writer and broadcaster Heo Ji-woong. On the 7th and 8th, Kim Dong-wan shared his sincere thoughts via his personal social media (SNS), mentioning Heo Ji-woong, who recently began activities on Threads.

In his post, Kim Dong-wan began by saying, "I like people who dive deep into their own fields." He added, "As someone with broad but shallow knowledge, every time I talk to such people, the world feels a little wider." He further expressed respect for Heo Ji-woong's literary insight, stating, "The sharper a person's sentences are, the more unexpectedly they look deeply into the hearts of others. It is surprisingly common."

He also did not forget to cheer for Heo Ji-woong, who has recently settled into Threads. Heo Ji-woong had previously announced his account activity, saying, "I made this when Threads first came out but didn't use it properly, but I'm starting now."

Kim Dong-wan revealed that he approached Heo Ji-woong first, saying, "As someone who has been swept away by big things before, I shared a few words." However, he confessed that he was actually the one receiving comfort, saying, "This time, it was me who was comforted again. I am happy that Ji-woong is here and that one more of his notebooks has been added." The two have maintained a connection through various programs in the past.

Choosing 'Standing Alone Without an Agency' After Controversy and Communicating with Fans

Kim Dong-wan's recent move draws even more attention as it coincides with a series of recent struggles he has faced. In February, he caused controversy with remarks regarding the legalization of prostitution. Subsequently, he faced intense public criticism for posting a message seemingly supporting MC Ding Dong, who was sued on assault charges for grabbing a female BJ's hair during an internet platform broadcast. At the time, Kim Dong-wan posted, "Anyone who will support Ding Dong for no reason!?"

Kim Dong-wan bowed his head, saying, "I deeply apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable due to recent events." After suspending his SNS activities for a while, he shared his reflections on his past words and actions in June, saying, "I thought I was living quite responsibly, but looking back, I realized I have done many irresponsible things."

Following these conflicts, Kim Dong-wan completely revised his direction of activity. Although an agency was originally expected to manage him, he declared through his personal account on the 4th, "I have finally decided to go without an agency." After much deliberation, he concluded that acting without an agency, as he is doing now, is the direction that suits him best.

Having debuted with Shinhwa in 1998, Kim Dong-wan has continued his acting career in dramas, movies, musicals, and plays, in addition to his activities as a singer. He is currently communicating steadily with fans by managing his own SNS.

"Going without an agency is the direction that suits me best"

Kim Dong-wan expressed a clear intention regarding his future activities. On the 4th, he announced through his personal account, "I have finally decided to go without an agency." This decision was made after much consideration.

He added, "I have concluded that acting without an agency, as I am doing now, is the direction that suits me best."

Principled Moves Following Controversy

Kim Dong-wan recently took time for self-reflection by suspending his SNS activities. This was because he faced criticism for his remarks regarding the legalization of prostitution in February and a subsequent post that seemed to defend MC Ding Dong amidst his assault controversy. In June, he shared his feelings of self-reflection, saying, "Looking back, I realized I have done many irresponsible things."

Afterward, instead of being managed by an agency, Kim Dong-wan chose an independent path. On the 4th, he stated through his personal account, "I have finally decided to go without an agency," concluding that the current method is the direction that suits him best.