Shinhwa update goes viral: Weight gain, wedding buzz, IVF reveal — and a missing member

Shinhwa members and their families / Captured from Cho Sun-hee's social media

The lives of veteran K-pop group Shinhwa members and their families have suddenly become a hot topic online, as a series of updates — from a wedding to personal struggles — spark widespread attention.

The buzz began with member Lee Min-woo, who married his partner Lee A-mi on March 29. The wedding drew congratulations from fans, especially as Lee had already become a father of two after welcoming a daughter last year.

Most Shinhwa members attended the ceremony, with Jun Jin and Andy Lee taking on hosting duties. However, the absence of Shin Hye-sung quickly became a talking point.

Lee Min-woo and Lee A-mi / Captured from their social media

Shin has largely stayed out of the public eye since his 2022 drunk driving case. He has since halted outside activities.

Adding to the attention, a group photo from the wedding featuring members and their spouses spread across social media. Eric Mun, Kim Dong-wan, Andy Lee and Jun Jin appeared alongside their wives, including actress Na Hye-mi and Ryu Yi-seo.

Eric, who has not appeared in a drama for six years, drew particular attention for his noticeably fuller appearance while holding his child, with fans reacting to his changed look.

Jun Jin and Ryu Yi-seo / Captured from their social media

Meanwhile, Jun Jin’s wife Ryu Yi-seo sparked another wave of discussion after revealing on her newly launched YouTube channel that she is undergoing in vitro fertilization
treatment in hopes of having a child.

“Because I’ve been getting injections, I think I’ve gained some weight due to hormones. But it can’t be helped. I’ll lose it later,” she said, opening up about the physical challenges of the process.

The overlapping updates — from marriage and family milestones to health struggles and past controversies — have fueled viral discussions online, with fans closely following every development involving the long-running group and their extended “Shinhwa family.”

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.