Singer Na Yoon-gwon revealed the full story behind the absurd same-sex romance rumors with fellow singer Tey.
On the 11th, Na Yoon-gwon appeared on the YouTube channel 'Hyungsu is Kay Wul,' where he had a conversation with singer Kay Wul.
In the video, Kay Wul mentioned the same-sex romance rumors between Na Yoon-gwon and Tey, saying, "Wasn't that your first romance rumor? It became the most talked-about same-sex scandal in our country."
Na Yoon-gwon had previously been caught up in unexpected romance rumors after traveling abroad to Thailand together with Tey in 2008. The two have since appeared on various broadcast programs and clarified the rumor multiple times.
Regarding the romance rumors with Tey, Na Yoon-gwon said, "It was too shocking," adding, "Why did the article come out?" as he expressed his bewilderment.
He revealed how he became close to Tey, saying, "When my older brother Tey hosted a radio show for a long time, I appeared as a guest for about a year. I didn't have any celebrity friends, and neither did he. Since we both couldn't drink alcohol, we would chat at coffee shops for two to three hours and head home in the early morning. He always treated me to meals, and I was very grateful to him."
Na Yoon-gwon stated that he got caught up in romance rumors after going on a trip to Thailand with Tey.
He explained the situation at the time, saying, "I had never been on an overseas trip before, but the head of my older brother's agency suggested a trip, saying, 'I have an acquaintance in Thailand, so go relax and come back.' There was someone who owned an island, so we took a yacht out for about an hour to the island. We received luxurious treatment, including jet-skiing around the island."
The problem arose while Na Yoon-gwon was inside the cabin; Tey fell asleep on the deck of the yacht while tanning. When Tey returned to the mainland, he showed signs of vomiting and then fainted. At the hospital, he was diagnosed with second-degree burns over his entire body.
Tey, who received treatment with alcohol gauze, experienced symptoms of extremely dry skin during his recovery process.
Na Yoon-gwon conveyed that Tey was in a serious condition at the time, stating, "His dry skin would crack every time he bent and straightened his arm."
Ultimately, Na Yoon-gwon said he pushed the wheelchair of Tey, who could not walk, while returning to Korea, adding, "Rumors circulated that Tey had undergone (sex-change) surgery."
In response to the absurd rumors, Kay Wul burst out laughing, saying, "I provided a lot of material," and Na Yoon-gwon said, "I never thought about it like that. We went because we were having so much fun together, but it seems I provided that kind of material."
The production team offered comfort, saying, "It's a good thing the article came out. At least you can clarify things. Otherwise, it would have just circulated as 'tabloid gossip.'"
Meanwhile, Na Yoon-gwon debuted in 2004 and gained much love with songs such as "If It Were Me," "Back View," "Expectation," "Heartbeat," and "It's My First Love." He got married in 2024 and welcomed a son that same year. Tey debuted in 2004 with "Love... Leaves a Scent" and was loved for songs such as "Same Pillow." Since 2012, he has also been active as a musical actor.
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