Monk Hyemin, who sparked controversy over 'full ownership' by purchasing a home in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and an apartment in Brooklyn, New York, USA, returned to broadcasting after about 3 years and 3 months.
On the 4th, Monk Hyemin appeared on BTN Buddhist TV's program 'This is Hyemin, a cafe where the mind rests' and bowed his head, saying, "I repent for not living up to expectations as a monk."
He continued, "I am taking seriously the words that many people have given me. I will use your advice as teachings and put more effort into my duties as a monk: missionary work, preaching, charity, and service.
At the end of the program, "Depending on what kind of thoughts we are caught up in throughout our lives, we see the world in that way. You may feel like you are trapped in a prison. After being deceived by a certain thought, you realize that you have been immersed in it without realizing it and are shackling yourself. “I hope you can live your daily life with a comfortable and wise mind,” he advised.
Previously, Monk Hyemin was embroiled in controversy when he appeared on the cable channel tvN's 'On and Off' in November 2020 and revealed his home overlooking Namsan Mountain. Since then, property-related controversies have arisen one after another, including suspicions that he purchased a residential-commercial apartment complex located in Brooklyn, New York, USA, and his startup profit activities.
As the controversy grew, Monk Hyemin posted on his account in December of the same year, "I repent to all those who were hurt and disappointed by this incident," and "I will put down all activities, return to the public Zen monastery, study the words of Buddha again, and devote myself to meditation and prayer." “He posted an apology.