Chae Ri-na exposes Shin Jung-hwan's past… 'Habitual illegal acts since military service'

Singer Chae Ri-na has shed light on some of Shin Jung-hwan's past behaviors, including a long-standing habit of acquiring illegal items from abroad, which she claims even extended to his military service days.

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If Oppa is thrown 10 stones, I can take about one.

During an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Daktersin,' Chae Ri-na recounted how Shin Jung-hwan was responsible for her stage name. She recalled him suggesting "Chae Ri-na" while they were traveling together before she joined the group Roo'ra, finding her given name too common.

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He suggested 'Chae Ri-na of the rice table? How about Chae Ri-na?' and it became Chae Ri-na.

Chae Ri-na also touched upon their early careers, noting that Roo'ra struggled to break even financially when Shin Jung-hwan was a member. However, she expressed appreciation for his gestures, such as bringing her gifts from Angola, where he was deployed during his military service. She specifically mentioned accessories, though she later realized these items, like ivory or bone products, were illegal imports.

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This brother's habit. Bringing things like ivory bones is illegal, they say.

Despite Shin Jung-hwan's past transgressions, Chae Ri-na acknowledged his warm nature, stating he was a "really warm person" who took care of her meticulously, even when others might have felt envious of her position.

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Even though I might be envious, he took care of me meticulously.