From idol to dad: Shinhwa member Eric turns heads at wedding
Eric and Na Hye-mi / Captured from social media of Cho Sun-hee, Eric
Shinhwa member Eric Mun is going viral in South Korea — not for a comeback, but for his appearance as a hands-on father.
Photos from fellow Shinhwa member Lee Min-woo’s wedding, held March 29 in Seoul, have been circulating widely online, drawing attention to Eric’s fuller face and relaxed, family-focused image — far removed from his once-polished celebrity persona.
Lee tied the knot with Lee A-mi, a single mother who had been raising her daughter alone. The couple made headlines last year after announcing both their relationship and pregnancy, later welcoming their second daughter in December.
With the marriage, Lee becomes the fourth married member of the six-member group. Eric previously married actress Na Hye-mi, while Jun Jin married former flight attendant Ryu Yi-seo, and Andy Lee married announcer Lee Eun-joo.
Shinhwa members at Lee Min-woo's wedding / Captured from Kim Woo-ri's social media
A group photo shared by renowned photographer Cho Sun-hee captured Shinhwa members and their spouses, including Eric, Na, Jun Jin, Ryu, Andy, Lee Eun-joo and Kim Dong-wan. Member Shin Hye-sung did not attend.
But it was Eric who stole the spotlight, six years removed from his last acting role in the 2020 MBC drama “The Spy Who Loved Me.” In one photo, he is seen casually holding one of his sons in his arms, reinforcing his current identity as a devoted father rather than an active celebrity.
Witness accounts said Eric attended the wedding with the rest of his family. He and Na welcomed their first son in 2023, followed by their second son last year, and have largely stepped away from public life to focus on parenting.
The contrast has not gone unnoticed. Online reactions have ranged from surprise to admiration, with many noting how Eric now resembles “just a dad” rather than a K-pop icon — a shift that has sparked both nostalgia and warm support.
Meanwhile, Eric recently drew attention for skipping the 10th anniversary reunion event of the popular tvN drama “Another Miss Oh,” further underscoring his continued hiatus from the entertainment industry.
This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.