Super Junior member Shindong has finally addressed the long-circulating rumors about his marriage and alleged divorce, setting the record straight with humor and honesty.
On the October 8 episode of Dongdong Pocha, titled “Which Super Junior Member Would You Go to Heaven With?”, Shindong appeared alongside actor Lee Sian, sharing drinks and candid stories.
When Lee Sian asked, “Aren’t you married?” Shindong surprised everyone by replying, “I got divorced. I lost custody and now I send money every month.”
But he immediately started laughing and clarified: “It was a joke. So there was someone I wanted to marry and I talked about it on a show. Things didn’t work out, but the breakup became public. Many people thought it was a shotgun wedding, so they started asking me if I already had a child.”
Shindong said the misunderstanding spread quickly, explaining, “Even when I was with my stylist or the female staff, people thought she was my wife. Some even asked me, ‘How is your son?’ I simply replied: “He’s already in elementary school”, as a joke.”
The Super Junior member went on to reveal that the rumors spiraled out of control when he was later linked to another romantic interest. “Then an article came out about dating and people were like, ‘Wait, didn’t he get married? Did he get divorced?’ It got so complicated that I stopped explaining.
When Lee Sian pressed him for a “status update”, Shindong jokingly replied, “I’m raising my dog, Tteokbap, and that’s all. I’m single.”
This isn’t the first time Shindong has referenced his infamous “almost marriage.” In 2010, on SBS’s Strong Heart, he proposed to his then-girlfriend on air, saying: “I don’t have much, but I want to marry you.” Her agency, SM Entertainment, later clarified that the couple had planned a family reunion but were not officially engaged. The relationship eventually ended, but the incident remained one of the most talked about moments of his career.
Recently, Shindong revisited that chapter of Running Man, turning the once-controversial event into a lighthearted anecdote that showcased his signature humor and self-awareness.
With his latest revelation about Dongdong Pocha, Shindong has once again proven that he can handle rumors with a mix of honesty, wit and good-natured laughter.
Sources: Sports Chosun, SBS, Naver
