Shinhwa named new MCs of charity program, ‘A New Life for Children’

Shinhwa has been named the new MCs for South Korea’s first charity donation program, ‘A New Life for Children‘.

The program will focus on aiding children battling leukemia, cancer, and other rare diseases. Shinhwa expressed, “We’re glad to be able to participate in a meaningful program that helps children suffering from cancer and other illnesses.” Previously, Andy and TEEN TOP took five child patients out to a baseball game.

The show itself was launched in 1990, and has received over $2.6 million USD in donations over the course of the past 22 years, which has in turn helped to fund the surgeries of over 8,500 children.

The ‘Children’s Day’ special of the show will broadcast on May 5th.

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Minwoo wants to open a Shinhwa museum in 10 years

Idol group Shinhwa‘s Minwoo confessed that he would like to open a Shinhwa Museum.

On the upcoming broadcast of Mnet‘s ‘Yoon Do Hyun’s Must‘, Yoon Do Hyun asked Shinhwa “Where do you see yourself in ten years?” to which Minwoo replied, “It is my dream to open a Shinhwa museum.”

Minwoo further explained his dream and said, “The museum will display everything related to Shinhwa and my hope is that our fans will be able to reminisce the days when we promoted. There will also be a stage inside the museum where Shinhwa will hold concerts even ten years from now.”

In addition, Minwoo humorously told Yoon Do Hyun, “We will save space next to the Shinhwa museum so you can build a YB museum“, to which Hyesung added “I’m going to build a cafe next to the museum“, prompting Junjin to jokingly continue “I’m going to build a sauna next to the museum“, drawing laughter from the audience.

Fans commented, “Minwoo, a Shinhwa museum would be cool“, “Minwoo, the Shinhwa museum idea is daebak“, “Minwoo you’re incredible! Shinhwa museum? How do you even think of that?“, and “Minwoo daebak! Please make a Shinhwa museum! I really want to go“.

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120503 비!틀즈 코!드2 신화 1편 (Beatles Code - Shinhwa)

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Shinhwa used to share underwear when they were trainees

On the May 3rd episode of Mnet‘s ‘Beatles Code 2‘, Shinhwa revealed that they used to share underwear amongst themselves back when they lived in a dorm together.

Member Minwoo began by saying, “We were unpacking our underwear when we first got to the dorm, and I noticed that mine were different from everyone else’s. I had Superman briefs but everyone else were wearing these cool boxers.”

Minwoo apparently had no idea boxers even existed until he moved to Seoul to live with Andy, Hyesungand Eric who were all from the United States. “I shoved my underwear into the corner and started wearing Andy’s boxers,” he continued.

He went on and shared a story about a time he and Eric got into an argument because he began wearing Eric’s boxers. “Eric’s boxers were the nicest of everyone’s… they were from the States. I was trying on Eric’s boxers one day and I saw him staring at me with a peculiar look, but I avoided his eye contact. About a week or two later, Eric came up to me and bluntly told me to stop wearing his underwear.”

Minwoo was rather hurt that Eric was not willing to share his belongings. “We got into an argument and I was really mad so I stopped talking to him. But later Eric came up to me and handed and me a new pack of boxers, telling me I could wear these.”

Eric who vaguely remembered the situation added, “All I remember is that all the members liked to wear my underwear. I probably only got mad because he wore them without asking.”

The hilarious segment begins around the 9:50 mark below.

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Anti-Shinhwa fan is irritated by member Minwoo on ‘Hello’

Legendary idol group Shinhwa guest-featured on the May 1st broadcast of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Hello‘ to listen to the concerns of the contestants.

A man, who became an anti-Shinhwa fan due to his girlfriend’s excessive love for Shinhwa, made an appearance on the episode to share his dilemma about his girlfriend who was an avid fan of member Minwoo.

He opened up by saying, “My girlfriend doesn’t come out of her house often, ever since Shinhwa made their recent comeback.”

“Other groups break up so easily, so why is it that Shinhwa keeps making comebacks?” he asked, causing the audience members to explode into laughs.

MC Lee Young Ja then suggested he shake the hands of the Shinhwa members and formally say hello. Agreeing to this, the guest shook everyone’s hands with the exception of Minwoo.

Minwoo was his girlfriend’s favorite member, and Minwoo was able to easily spot her in the audience. He went towards her, and her boyfriend demanded that the two separate.

“This is so irritating,” he blurted, seeing his girlfriend sit side by side with Minwoo.

“My girlfriend gives me random pop quizzes on Shinhwa,” he continued. “She says she’ll give me a kiss every time I get the answers right.”

The MCs then proceeded to ask him questions about Shinhwa, including Minwoo’s birthday, and he was able to recite the date without any hesitation, thanks to the experience he gained from his girlfriend’s pop quizzes.

The guest was then handed photos of the Shinhwa members, and given permission to draw on their faces. “I’m sorry,” he said, as he joyfully drew on Minwoo’s face. When finished, he mercilessly crumbled Minwoo’s face in half.

The segment begins around the 9:00 mark below.

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Shinhwa’s Minwoo is upset that Eric also uses height-boosting insoles for his shoes

It’s recently been revealed that Shinhwa‘s leader and one of the taller members of the group, Eric, also uses “ggalchang” (insoles that help boost height) in his shoes.

Shinhwa guest-featured on the April 30th episode of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Hello‘ to share some of their own stories, as well as taking the time to listen to the concerns of the public.

Member Minwoo was asked if he had any concerns as of late, and the singer revealed that fellow member Eric uses ggalchang in his shoes.

“I was looking at all of our shoes when I thought a specific pair with ggalchang in them were mine,” Minwoo remarked. “But the shoes actually belonged to Eric. I asked why he would even use these, when he’s over 180 cm tall.”

“I asked my stylist, what Dongwan and I were supposed to do then,” Minwoo blurted, expressing his frustrations as Eric and Jun Jin are the taller members of the group, while Minwoo and Dongwan are the shortest.

Minwoo then revealed that Eric offered an off-the-wall explanation for his insoles, saying, “These are the shoes of an actor,” causing the audience members laugh at Eric’s absurd explanation. MC Lee Young Ja then examined Eric’s shoes for herself, and sure enough, she was able to find the insoles in his shoes.

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Shinhwa’s Junjin is not a fan of actor Song Joong Ki?

Shinhwa‘s Junjin recently revealed that he is definitely not a fan of actor Song Joong Ki, raising curiosity among viewers and fans.

The legendary idol group guested on the April 30th broadcast of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Hello‘ to listen to the concerns and worries of the public.

One of the viewers who applied for the show was Kim Jae Shik, a man who detested Shinhwa because his girlfriend is an avid fan of Minwoo. Upon hearing his concern, Junjin nodded in sympathy stating, “I totally understand.”

He continued, “I used to date a female celebrity, but she suddenly became a fan of another male celebrity.” Junjin was unable to hide his frustration as he remarked, “I’m a celebrity too!”

When asked who the male celebrity was, he answered that it was none other than “pretty boy” Song Joong Ki. “I’ve never met Song Joong Ki, but I personally don’t like him very much,” causing the set to break out into laughs.

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Shinhwa to bare all on a special documentary broadcast

Longest-running idol group Shinhwa will be baring it all for their fans.

On a special ‘Shinhwa Broadcast’ documentary, which will air on jTBC on April 14th, Shinhwa will be revealing their never-before-seen everyday lives to the public.

In order to show the most honest, down-to-earth sides of themselves to the fans, the Shinhwa members took part in creating self-recorded videos.

Leader Eric will be revealing his personal bedroom, and the rather risque sleeping patterns of the other members, while Minwoo will be singing Shinhwa’s new hit song “Venus” in the shower.

Like so, the six members will each be unveiling a few of their own never-before-revealed secrets, and talk about the planning process behind their concert that took place back on March 24th and 25th.

The Shinhwa special of ‘Humans’ Theater‘ will broadcast April 14th on jtBC at 9:55PM KST.

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