Receiving 9 million won in lecture fees while mocking the disabled behind their backs... 'Song Ji-eun's husband' Park Wi, the height of contradiction
Previously, on the 22nd of last month, Park Wi sparked controversy by posting a video on his YouTube channel "Wiracle" in which he took aim at a social service worker, claiming he had suffered a wheelchair fall while disembarking from a KTX train. However, a fierce backlash ensued when it was revealed that the incident actually occurred while he was receiving assistance from the social service worker. The social service worker had helped Park Wi in accordance with procedures, and a mistake occurred during the process. Although Park Wi stated that he had received a polite apology from the worker at the time, he went so far as to obtain and release CCTV footage, aggressively asserting that he was "too angry."
Ultimately, this escalated into a "controversy regarding Park Wi's character." His YouTube channel, which had surpassed 1 million subscribers, saw its subscriber count plummet to the 940,000 range as of the 14th.
However, the momentum from Park Wi's reckless public attacks did not stop there. A fierce aftershock is currently unfolding, with his past actions being "exhumed" one after another. Park Wi, aware of this, "quietly" deleted over 14 past videos, including the controversial sniping video, effectively admitting to his own thoughtless words and actions.
Nevertheless, as videos displaying his endlessly inappropriate behavior continue to surface, the flames of controversy are unlikely to die down easily.
In particular, a video in which Park Wi mocked the visually impaired YouTuber Wonshot Hansol (33, real name Kim Hansol) has resurfaced, sparking a controversy. In 2023, Park Wi brazenly released a video on his YouTube channel titled "Honestly, can you see it???" True to the title, the video blatantly captured Park Wi doubting that Wonshot Hansol was visually impaired. He spoke rudely to Wonshot Hansol, who was camping with him, saying, "Can you find the caravan by yourself? Go try it. I'm telling you, I can see him." At this point, a caption reading "Suspected for 2 years" was even inserted, making viewers doubt their own eyes.
Aware of this, Park Wi also "quietly" deleted more than 14 past videos, including the one in question. As One Shot Hansol walked alone toward the caravan, Park Wi continued his mockery, saying, "Reveal this. This is what needs to be revealed during the 600,000-viewer Q&A. Look. Does that make sense? Is this how a blind person acts? Can you even go to bed? How should I put this? Is it because your perceptual abilities are exceptional?"
Furthermore, when One Shot Hansol tried to take a picture with his cell phone, Park Wi said, "What do you see if you do that? Do you even realize I'm right in front of you?" He then pressed an acquaintance standing nearby, asking, "Do you think (One Shot Hansol being visually impaired) is a hoax or not?"
Prior to this, in a video uploaded to the 'One Shot Hansol' YouTube channel in 2022, Park Wi also asked One Shot Hansol, who was pushing his wheelchair, a mocking question: "I'm genuinely curious, but how is this possible when you can't see?" At that time as well, Park Wi stated, "I'm really going to verify you (that you are visually impaired) right here." When One Shot Hansol walked in the wrong direction, Park Wi reacted with shock, saying, "You really can't see, okay?"
Furthermore, Park Wi handed One Shot Hansol a bubble solution and tricked him by saying, "This is a urinary catheter. A catheter that produces bubbles." When One Shot Hansol attempted to cut meat but was flailing his scissors in thin air, Park Wi harshly remarked, "I'll admit it. I'll admit you're not faking it. I'm suddenly getting pissed off."
Park Wi's mockery continued. When One Shot Hansol peeled a grilled shrimp and handed it to him, Park Wi exclaimed in surprise, "You actually peeled the shrimp," and continued to tease him, saying, "It seems like you really can see."
The reason Park Wi's behavior feels even more contradictory is that he was appointed as a Seoul City ambassador and has been active as a leading figure in improving disability awareness, receiving high lecture fees exceeding 9 million won per session. However, the reality is nothing more than a case of "double standards" (it is romance when I do it, but adultery when others do it), which is boiling public outrage.
Ultimately, Park Wi not only recently stepped down from his position as a Seoul City ambassador but also had his scheduled lectures canceled one after another. As his past attitude—which was to take the lead in mocking others rather than bringing about the miracle of "Wiracle"—has been fully exposed, criticism and controversy surrounding him are expected to continue.
Meanwhile, Park Wi was diagnosed with quadriplegia after falling from a building in 2014, but after undergoing rehabilitation, he recovered enough to move his upper body. He subsequently married Song Ji-eun, formerly of the group Secret, in October 2024.