In a bold and unexpected move, Kim Dong-wan of the legendary K-pop group Shinhwa recently addressed the pressing issue of high suicide rates in South Korea, igniting widespread reactions across the na...
In a bold and unexpected move, Kim Dong-wan of the legendary K-pop group Shinhwa recently addressed the pressing issue of high suicide rates in South Korea, igniting widespread reactions across the nation. His comments came during a live broadcast on January 13, 2026, where he urged society to 'build a society where the children actually want to live.' Kim Dong-wan's Call for Change Kim Dong-wan, a member of Shinhwa, one of K-pop's most enduring groups since their debut in 1998, made his remarks during a live broadcast on the V Live platform. The broadcast quickly amassed over 200,000 live viewers as fans tuned in to hear his perspective on societal issues. In his statement, Dong-wan highlighted the urgency of tackling South Korea's suicide rates, which are among the highest in the OECD countries, according to a 2025 report by Statistics Korea. Context and Significance Suicide has been a critical issue in South Korea, a nation grappling with high societal pressures and a competitive en...