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What caused Park Wi's injury? Past controversies, quadriplegia, Song Ji-eun, Same Bed, Different Dreams 2, plans for children
2026.06.24 10:28
YouTuber Park Wi and former Secret member Song Ji-eun are receiving great attention again as they appear on SBS's "Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny."
In particular, the reason for Park Wi's injury, the circumstances of the accident in which he was diagnosed with quadriplegia, his married life with Song Ji-eun, and even their plans for having children have all become hot topics. On top of this, the malicious comments regarding "free caregivers" that surfaced after the marriage and the controversy surrounding his younger brother's congratulatory speech are being re-examined, leading to mixed online reactions.
1. What caused Park Wi's injury?
The reason Park Wi was diagnosed with quadriplegia is due to a fall accident that occurred in 2014.
At the time, Park Wi was working as an intern at a foreign fashion company when he heard the news of his conversion to a full-time position, and
He had a drinking party with friends to celebrate. It is reported that he subsequently fell from the second floor of a building while intoxicated.
As a result of the accident, Park Wi suffered fractures to his 6th and 7th cervical vertebrae and was diagnosed with quadriplegia due to spinal nerve damage. Initially, he was diagnosed with no sensation below the clavicle and difficulty moving his fingers.
However, after undergoing a long period of rehabilitation, he is now known to be able to lead a daily life in a wheelchair and even eat and drive on his own.
2. How did Wiracle's Park Wi become known?
Park Wi became widely known by sharing his rehabilitation process and life in a wheelchair through his YouTube channel, Wiracle. Wiracle is a name combining Park Wi's 'Wi' and 'Miracle,' signifying a wish for miracles to happen to everyone.
Rather than hiding his disability, he candidly shared his wheelchair life, rehabilitation exercises, outings, travels, and the difficulties and solutions he faced in his daily life. Through this process, he was credited with reducing the distance between people with and without disabilities and having a positive impact on improving disability awareness.
3. Marriage to Song Ji-eun, How Did the Two Meet?
It is known that Park Wi and Song Ji-eun met through the church.
The two began a public relationship in 2023 and later became a married couple by holding a wedding ceremony in 2024.
Song Ji-eun, a singer and actress formerly of the group Secret, has been sharing her newlywed life with Park Wi through YouTube and broadcasts since her marriage. The couple's marriage was met with much congratulation. At the same time, it also revealed the public's perspective on marrying a spouse with a disability. While there was much support, some malicious comments and prejudiced reactions followed.
This later escalated into a controversy regarding 'free caregivers'.
4. What is the free caregiver controversy?
A representative controversy surrounding the couple Park Wi and Song Ji-eun is the malicious comment regarding her being a "free caregiver." Some netizens left malicious comments, portraying Song Ji-eun not as Park Wi's spouse but as a caregiver. In response, Song Ji-eun revealed on a broadcast that she was hurt, stating, "I saw the comment that called me a free caregiver."
Park Wi also personally explained that he does not receive assistance from others with bowel movements. This was accepted as a rebuttal to the view that regards people with disabilities solely as objects of care or dependent beings, going beyond a simple explanation of his physical condition.
It appears that the two wanted to show that their marriage was the result of love and choice, not pity or sacrifice.
5. Why is the controversy surrounding the younger brother's congratulatory speech being brought up again?
Along with the malicious comments regarding the free caregiver, the controversy surrounding Park Wi's younger brother's wedding speech has been brought up again.
During the wedding, Park Wi's younger brother mentioned a private anecdote about the couple in his congratulatory speech, drawing criticism that the content was overly sensitive. In particular, there were many reactions stating that the remarks did not adequately consider Song Ji-eun's position.
The problem was that the scene in question was released as a YouTube video. It is reported that the relevant scene was deleted after the controversy escalated. Some netizens pointed out, “While the malicious comments regarding the free caregiver were wrong, the congratulatory message and the release of the video were also the catalyst for the controversy.”
On the other hand, other viewers supported the couple, saying, “Malicious comments cannot be justified for any reason.”
6. Park Wi & Song Ji-eun's plans for a second child?
Park Wi and Song Ji-eun also revealed their plans for having children on Same Bed, Different Dreams 2.
Park Wi confessed that he worried about whether he would be able to change diapers, hold the child safely, and respond immediately in emergency situations when raising a child. He also admitted that he had avoided talking about having a second child because he was concerned that it might place a greater burden on Song Ji-eun during the parenting process.
However, she revealed that her thinking changed after hearing the saying, “Children are raised with love, not with force.” Song Ji-eun also stated that although she cannot predict the outcome, she will prepare with excitement.
The two received a lot of support as they announced their plan to try IVF.
FAQ
Q. What caused Park Wi's injury?
A. It is due to a fall accident that occurred from the height of the second floor of a building following a celebration for conversion to regular employment in 2014.
Q. What kind of injury did Park Wi sustain?
A. I was diagnosed with quadriplegia due to fractures in the 6th and 7th cervical vertebrae and spinal nerve damage.
Q. Why did the controversy regarding the younger brother's congratulatory speech arise?
A. Criticism arose that the wedding speech lacked consideration as it publicly mentioned the couple's private anecdotes.
Q. Do you have plans for a second child, Park Wi and Song Ji-eun?
A. The two revealed on a broadcast their plan to attempt in vitro fertilization.
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