OMEGA X member HWICHAN was moved to tears as he reflected on the scars of his nearly 20-year journey as a trainee, following words of comfort from a shaman.
On the SBS Plus reality program "Syndrome", which aired at midnight on July 7, the members of OMEGA X met with a shaman to have their fortunes and energy read.
During the session, the shaman told HWICHAN, "At some point, you started thinking, 'Why is it so hard for me?' and 'Why do I have to live such a difficult life?' You have been through an exceptionally tough time since you were young, and you have lived with a lot of worry and insecurity."
Upon hearing these words, HWICHAN began to cry. Fellow member XEN shared, "He has been living alone in Seoul since he was 12 and has faced many hardships." Seeing HWICHAN in tears, members JAEHAN and KEVIN also became emotional and expressed their sympathy.
HWICHAN confessed, "It was truly very difficult. I moved to Seoul at 12 and started living in a dorm as a trainee. If you include my trainee years, it has been nearly 20 years. I endured that time, but life didn't go as planned. Bad things kept happening one after another, and I often wondered, 'Why does this only happen to me?' I think that is why I held on so desperately."
The shaman also noted that HWICHAN had a desire to pursue musical theater and acting. HWICHAN responded with surprise, mentioning, "I actually couldn't do a musical once because of my military enlistment." When the shaman added, "You injured your back when you were young, and the aftereffects still remain," HWICHAN explained, "I was originally a trainee for instruments, but while transitioning to dance, I injured my back and knees, and I still have issues with them from time to time."
In an interview, HWICHAN shared his heartfelt feelings, saying, "The teacher's words were a great comfort. It brought back memories of how hard I have struggled for such a long time." The shaman offered final encouragement, saying, "This is just the beginning. The difficult times are all behind you, and good fortune will start coming your way from next year."
Meanwhile, HWICHAN was accused of indecent assault by the CEO of his former agency last year, but the prosecution dropped the case due to insufficient evidence. Subsequently, the accuser's appeal and request for a judicial review of the non-indictment decision were both dismissed, legally clearing him of the charges.
"Syndrome" is a reality show that explores the mysteries of life—intertwined with people, spaces, ancestors, descendants, taboos, and reality—through the eyes of a shaman, highlighting the stories of various clients and guests.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)
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