Yoon Kwon Na addresses rumors of same-sex romance and gender reassignment

Singer Yoon Kwon Na clarified on the 11th that rumors of a same-sex romance and gender reassignment surgery with Tei originated from a 2010 Thailand trip where Tei suffered second-degree burns and had to return home in a wheelchair.

Singer Yoon Kwon Na has revealed the reality behind absurd rumors that have long followed him and Tei, ranging from allegations of a same-sex romance to claims of gender reassignment surgery. He explained that the rumors snowballed after an incident during a trip to Thailand, where Tei suffered second-degree burns over his entire body and had to return home in a wheelchair, combined with various composite photos and jokes regarding their friendship.

On the 11th, a video titled "No supplies needed, but a crash course in receiving a proposal" was released on K.Will's personal channel. Appearing in the video, Yoon Kwon Na directly addressed the rumors surrounding him, explaining the background of the same-sex scandal with Tei and the subsequent rumors of gender reassignment surgery. K.Will, having observed the relationship between the two for a long time, also provided vivid accounts of the situation at the time.

K.Will first brought up the dating rumors between Yoon Kwon Na and Tei, noting, "I remember it being one of the most talked-about same-sex scandals in our country." In response, Yoon Kwon Na explained that the unexpected accident during a 2010 trip to Thailand was the starting point of the rumors. He stated that he went on the trip after hearing from Tei's agency CEO that Tei had an acquaintance in Thailand.

Yoon Kwon Na provided specific details regarding the intense sunlight in Thailand. "The sun in Thailand is so strong that you can get burned; I heard even locals don't walk around between 12:00 and 2:00 PM," he said. He explained that while they were on a yacht, Tei fell asleep intending to tan, but then suddenly complained of being unable to see and breaking out in cold sweats. After vomiting in the restroom, Tei collapsed and was found to have suffered second-degree burns over his entire body.

Tei's condition was more serious than expected. "We went to the hospital and wrapped his entire body in alcohol bandages," Yoon Kwon Na said, describing the pain: "When you get a very severe burn, your skin becomes crispy and it's hard to even straighten your body." Tei's condition worsened to the point where he could not walk, and he had to return home in a wheelchair with his skin broken. Yoon Kwon Na personally pushed the wheelchair to bring Tei through the airport.

The issue was that this scene led to unexpected rumors. Yoon Kwon Na revealed, "Because Tei hyung was sitting in a wheelchair wearing a fur hat and I was pushing the wheelchair, people said, 'Tei is in that state because he had surgery.'" The scene of returning in a wheelchair due to severe burns was distorted into rumors of gender reassignment surgery. This was the background of how rumors surrounding their relationship expanded from simple friendship to absurd stories about physical changes.

Other rumors involved broadcasts and composite photos. Yoon Kwon Na mentioned Tei's past appearance on "Radio Star" where he spoke about him. He said, "Fans said that when Tei appeared on 'Radio Star' and talked about me, he mentioned selling all his cows, so they asked, 'Did he buy Yoon Kwon Na a bag?'" He added that composite photos were circulated showing him smiling while holding a bag. He explained that the dating rumors were consumed as if they were a settled fact as these composite photos, combining Tei's jokes with Yoon Kwon Na's image, were distributed.

K.Will also added to the context regarding their friendship. He recalled moments when Tei showed discomfort regarding related questions, saying, "Actually, I once got annoyed and told them to stop because I only ever talked about TEKKEN, raising cows, or what I was doing with Yoon Kwon Na." He added that Tei said at the time, "I feel a bit sorry about something." Yoon Kwon Na agreed, noting, "That might be why we haven't been in much contact."

The rumors surrounding their relationship continued even after Tei's marriage. K.Will burst into laughter, saying, "When Tei got married, people even asked if it was a sham marriage." The misunderstanding originating from the Thailand trip, combined with jokes on broadcasts, composite photos, and excessive speculation, had reached a point where even his actual marriage was questioned. The full story of the rumors revealed by Yoon Kwon Na showed how the friendship between the two singers expanded into absurd scandals, bringing both laughter and bitterness.

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