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Kim Dong-wan (47), a member of the group Shinhwa and an actor, will continue to operate independently without an agency.
On the 4th, Kim Dong-wan announced on his social media: "I have ultimately decided to proceed without an agency."
He further explained, "After considering various options, I concluded that operating without an agency, as I am doing now, is the direction that best suits me."
While making this announcement, Kim Dong-wan did not forget to promote his tonkatsu (pork cutlet) business sold under his own name. He said, "In the future, I will greet you with good tonkatsu and threads. Thank you."
Recently, Kim Dong-wan emerged as a troublemaker in the entertainment industry through explosive statements on social media. He faced public backlash for openly defending controversial figures such as Lee Su of MC The Max, who has a history of prostitution involving minors, and MC Dingdong, who assaulted a female BJ, while also advocating for the legalization of prostitution.
In response, Kim Dong-wan himself showed a reflective attitude last month, stating, "I thought I was living responsibly, but looking back, I realize I did many irresponsible things. Speaking of algorithms, from now on, I will try not to read or even look at posts that could cause problems. Life is short enough just by reading good posts and enjoying pleasant things. Above all, this is to carry the responsibility I have truly accepted."
I have ultimately decided to proceed without an agency.
After considering various options, I concluded that operating without an agency, as I am doing now, is the direction that best suits me.
In the future, I will greet you with good tonkatsu and threads.
Thank you.
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*This content was translated by AI.
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