Shinhwa member Lee Minwoo is both applauded and criticized following the confirmation of plans to wed a single mother, evoking warm debate about love, family, and social opinion in South Korea.

As reported by industry sources on August 6th KST, Lee Minwoo's fiancée is a single mother of a six-year-old daughter and is pregnant with their child.

For the veteran K-pop star, this is a highly personal achievement, as he is set to begin his first family—not just with his longtime partner but also by adopting her daughter and their yet-unborn baby.

In a past personal note to fans, Lee Minwoo revealed his process to this choice.

""There were times when I felt emotionally drained and wished I had a family of my own," he shared.

"Now, I've decided to start a family with someone who has been a cherished presence in my life for a long time," he continued, showing his sincerest commitment.

Fans have greeted him with affection and support. Most showed admiration not only for Minwoo's choice but also for his fiancée's strength and devotion for staying by him during challenging times.

According to Allkpop, "Lee Minwoo's bride-to-be is a single mother with a six-year-old daughter.

For Lee Minwoo, a first-time groom, it is the start of a rich new chapter as he opens his heart to his bride, as well as her daughter and their soon-to-be-born baby."

As support poured in, not everything was positive. Some internet users expressed concerns based on conventional thinking, objecting to the dynamic. Many, though, countered such opinions.

"It's not our place to judge someone's personal choices," one fan wrote.

"The best thing we can do is to celebrate the love and mutual respect they share."

Another posted, "Instead of harboring bias, we should applaud their courage to build a future together. Love itself is more than enough reason to start a family."

A few ardent fans confessed to being surprised by the news and wished it was announced more slowly. Yet the general tone was heavily in favor of support and congratulations.

"In the end, what truly matters is their sincerity," wrote one of the numerous best-wishing remarks, as supporters persist in uniting behind the pair and their new beginning.

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