Shinhwa's Lee Min Woo talks about panic disorders and psychiatrists; he says, "My self-esteem has dropped…" - Find out more about his struggles
Shinhwa ’s Lee Min Woo opened up about the celebrity lifestyle and how things have been ‘slow’ recently. The veteran idol also made shocking revelations about his personal life and how he has been dealing with not getting enough work to sustain himself in the entertainment industry.
Shinhwa member Lee Minwoo opens up about life and career issuesDuring a broadcast of the popular TV variety show ‘ Living Men Season 2 ,’ idol Lee Min Woo talked about how his career has been recently. He also made some surprising revelations about his health that shocked netizens online.
The veteran idol shared that “the glamour of being an idol is gradually fading away. When you get older, you retire from your job. If you think of it as an engine, it has worn out a lot. I feel worn out. I think, ‘Not yet. I can run a bit more, but my self-esteem has dropped.”
He continued sharing by saying that “I haven’t signed a contract with a company yet. It feels like I’ve worked hard, but only my empty and hollow body remains.”
Talks about mental health and seeking helpNot only that, Lee Min Woo also revealed during the show that he has been seeing a psychiatrist for maintaining his mental health and for dealing with low self-esteem. He shared that “in the past, I went to a psychiatrist for about six months and was prescribed medication. I feel like I’m trapped in being alone because I spend a lot of time by myself.”
He also detailed having a panic attack after meeting some fans. He shared that “When I saw my fans for the first time in a while, my heart raced, and I broke out in a cold sweat as if I was possessed by something. This was an ironic feeling for me. My heart felt heavy and dizzy. I couldn’t stay still.”
The idol’s parents also featured on the show, and after hearing his ordeal and struggles, they started crying. They also encouraged Min Woo and said to him, "Don't worry about us; just think about yourself." When people live, new opportunities come again."
Shinhwa member Lee Minwoo opens up about life and career issuesDuring a broadcast of the popular TV variety show ‘ Living Men Season 2 ,’ idol Lee Min Woo talked about how his career has been recently. He also made some surprising revelations about his health that shocked netizens online.
The veteran idol shared that “the glamour of being an idol is gradually fading away. When you get older, you retire from your job. If you think of it as an engine, it has worn out a lot. I feel worn out. I think, ‘Not yet. I can run a bit more, but my self-esteem has dropped.”
He continued sharing by saying that “I haven’t signed a contract with a company yet. It feels like I’ve worked hard, but only my empty and hollow body remains.”
Talks about mental health and seeking helpNot only that, Lee Min Woo also revealed during the show that he has been seeing a psychiatrist for maintaining his mental health and for dealing with low self-esteem. He shared that “in the past, I went to a psychiatrist for about six months and was prescribed medication. I feel like I’m trapped in being alone because I spend a lot of time by myself.”
He also detailed having a panic attack after meeting some fans. He shared that “When I saw my fans for the first time in a while, my heart raced, and I broke out in a cold sweat as if I was possessed by something. This was an ironic feeling for me. My heart felt heavy and dizzy. I couldn’t stay still.”
The idol’s parents also featured on the show, and after hearing his ordeal and struggles, they started crying. They also encouraged Min Woo and said to him, "Don't worry about us; just think about yourself." When people live, new opportunities come again."
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