Singer Henry revealed his candid feelings about the pro-Chinese controversy.

On June 3rd, a new entertainment program JTBC 'Fly to the Dance' production presentation was held in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.

On this day, Henry made his first public appearance in Korea after the pro-Chinese controversy.

Henry opened his mouth cautiously, saying, "For various reasons, it was not easy to make a decision to appear on the show, and I was worried that it might cause harm."

Henry confessed that the past few months have been the most difficult time of his life due to pro-Chinese controversies. He said, "When I heard all the swear words and bad words that came to me and I couldn't say anything here, I was upset, but I was able to bear it " he pleaded.

Henry said, "I think it's a blessing to be born in this world. Through music and stage, I want to deliver good energy to as many people as possible regardless of gender or nationality. I can't stop. I always do my best."

Producer Song Gwang-jong said, "I did the casting before there was any controversy. I really needed someone in charge of the music." Producer Song Gwang-jong told Henry that at the time he said, "We just have to do what we have to do."

Born to a Hong Kong father and a Taiwanese mother, Henry, a Canadian national, posted a video on Weibo last year of wearing a mask designed to evoke the Chinese flag, five-star and red flag, and playing the song 'I love you China' (我愛你中國). He was criticized by Koreans for his pro-China actions.

In addition, Henry did not dispute the Chinese online video platform Youku's dance audition program 'Jeochishigamu 4', when he saw Chinese who called performances using traditional Korean culture Korean traditional dances.

Later, when Henry was appointed as a public relations ambassador for school violence prevention at the Mapo Police Station in Seoul, the backlash became even more intense, and the Mapo Police Station bulletin board was overflowing with articles requesting the withdrawal of Henry's appointment.

Henry expressed his apologies through his Instagram account.

However, people pointed out, "Henry, who was usually fluent in Korean, spoke poor Korean through an apology letter. It is an apology without sincerity."

In response, Henry's agency explained, "We apologize for causing confusion due to inaccurate notation and unrefined expression."

While attention is being paid to whether Henry will be able to overcome the pro-Chinese controversy, 'Fly to the Dance' will be broadcast for the first time at 10:50 pm on the 3rd.

Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

Source (1)