"You shouldn't have said that, it's bad luck": Kang Won-rae feels bitter after suggesting a wheelchair to an acquaintance

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Kang Won-rae, a member of the group Clon, shared an anecdote about a wheelchair, conveying his bitter feelings.

On the 16th, Kang Won-rae revealed an incident that occurred during a conversation with an acquaintance who had injured his leg, via his SNS.

He expressed concern to the acquaintance, who was using crutches due to a severe leg injury, saying, "It must be hard for someone like you to walk with crutches." The acquaintance replied, "But if I walk even a little, I can exercise and recover faster, right?"

Mentioning rehabilitation cases, Kang Won-rae advised, "In advanced countries, someone in your condition would use a wheelchair for a while and practice walking in a pool to avoid straining the body," adding, "Using a wheelchair for a while would put less strain on the whole body."

However, another acquaintance present said, "You shouldn't have said that, it's bad luck. You might end up in a wheelchair for the rest of your life," and Kang Won-rae apologized.

Although Kang Won-rae added no further comments beyond the conversation, the incident once again highlights the social gaze and prejudice surrounding wheelchairs.

Kang Won-rae was involved in a traffic accident in 2000 while riding a motorcycle, colliding with an illegally U-turning vehicle, and was diagnosed with paraplegia. He married singer Kim Song in 2003 and has a son.

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