Changmin (최강창민) of K-pop boy group TVXQ (동방신기) is reportedly an incredibly doting older brother. He recently appeared on a web show, sharing anecdotes about his family life and revealing that he has two younger sisters. Changmin admitted he used to scold them frequently and now tries his best to make amends, often giving them money to use as they wish. However, Super Junior (슈퍼주니어) member Kyuhyun (규현) unexpectedly revealed on the spot that Changmin's generosity goes far beyond imagination, leaving even host Yoo Jae-suk (유재석) stunned!
On October 24, the web channel "DdeunDdeun" released a new video titled "Second-Generation Idols Are Just an Excuse." The episode featured TVXQ's Changmin, Super Junior's Kyuhyun, and SHINee's Minho (민호) as guests, chatting with host Yoo Jae-suk about entertainment industry anecdotes and their private lives.
When the conversation turned to siblings, Changmin revealed he has two younger sisters and jokingly added that neither in school nor now do they ever explicitly mention having a celebrity brother. Hearing this, Kyuhyun couldn't help but interject, suggesting that while the sisters might have been more distant from Changmin when they were younger, they are now quite "loyal" to their brother, hinting at Changmin's private generosity towards them.
Changmin then confessed he used to scold his sisters often and now feels very sorry about it. He frequently tells them, "I'm really sorry. Did I scold you too much back then? I'm sorry." He also gives his sisters money for them to use freely when needed, showcasing his affection for his family.
However, Kyuhyun immediately added, "It's not just that!" instantly elevating the discussion. Yoo Jae-suk, curious, pressed for more details, even mentioning that he had heard actor Gong Myung (공명) received a car from his younger brother, NCT (엔시티) member Doyoung (도영), calling it one of the most extravagant sibling gifts he had ever heard of.
Yet, Kyuhyun emphasized again, "I'm sorry, but he doesn't just do that much." This statement made Yoo Jae-suk exclaim in surprise, praising Changmin as a truly "wealthy individual" whose generosity was beyond imagination.
Kyuhyun then teased that the most regrettable part was that some things simply couldn't be revealed publicly. He also joked that both of Changmin's younger sisters are now married, and to his knowledge, their husbands probably have to bow deeply every time they greet Changmin at his home, an exaggeration that sent the set into laughter.
Hearing this, Yoo Jae-suk couldn't help but exclaim, "That's truly amazing!" and revealed that he also has two younger sisters. Kyuhyun's eyes immediately lit up with anticipation, seemingly curious about how generous Yoo Jae-suk is with his own sisters.
However, Yoo Jae-suk responded with a laugh, "My affairs cannot be disclosed." He then self-deprecatingly joked that if his sisters watched the episode, they would probably comment, "Are you even a brother?" This remark brought continuous laughter from everyone, unexpectedly revealing the vastly different sibling dynamics among the male stars.
After the episode aired, Korean netizens immediately began speculating about what grand gift Changmin might have given his sisters. Many believed it could be a house, leaving comments such as: "A house...? A building...? Whichever it is, it's amazing," and "Wow, it feels like a house! Although he earns enough to buy a house with plenty to spare, even with money, it's not easy to be this generous. Truly incredible," and "It seems like he gave them a house, haha, they definitely have to bow deeply."
Some netizens jokingly claimed kinship with Changmin, commenting: "Brother, do you remember me? I'm the youngest who got lost at Lotte World when I was 5!" and "Brother, open the door!" Others expressed envy, saying: "If it were me, I'd bow deeply to my brother every day," and "So envious, I wish my brother would give me something too!"
Additionally, some netizens mentioned that they initially thought Changmin only had one sister, not two. Others suggested that his sisters might have experienced pressure in the past due to their brother being a TVXQ member and related group issues, speculating that Changmin's current generosity might stem from sympathy and a desire to compensate them.
Many netizens once again marveled that even with significant financial means, being so willing to generously care for family is not easy, praising Changmin for not only doting on his sisters but also showing a warm-hearted side. While the exact gift remains undisclosed, it has certainly kept netizens speculating.
