MONSTA X’s Minhyuk has opened up in an emotional and vulnerable letter that’s making waves across the K-pop fandom. On June 10, Minhyuk took to the fan messaging platform Bubble to speak directly to Monbebe, expressing heartfelt regret over recent events — and the timing couldn't be more delicate, with the group's 10th anniversarycelebration just around the corner.

Though he didn’t name a specific incident, the message comes in the wake of swirling dating rumors and controversyonline. Fans had been waiting for Minhyuk to speak out, and what they got was far more than a generic response — it was a raw, honest account of a star grappling with public scrutiny, misunderstood intentions, and personal hurt.

“I’m truly sorry to Monbebe who waited for our 10th anniversary,” he wrote. “I never wanted to ignore your words. I deserve the criticism. I’m sorry for hurting you.”

Minhyuk revealed the emotional toll the recent backlash has taken on him, sharing that false accusations and hateful rumors have not only affected him but have reached his family — a line he didn’t expect would be crossed.

“What’s worse is that the criticism has reached my family. Although I’ve tried to tell myself it’s part of the job, it’s becoming too much for me to bear,” he admitted. “Now that so many things are hitting me at once, I feel scared and overwhelmed.”

But what stood out most was Minhyuk’s sincere desire to listen. Rather than defend himself, he turned to fans for guidance — asking them directly whether they’d prefer he step back for a while or stay present through the storm, even if misunderstood.

“Monbebe are truly precious and important to me,” he wrote. “The hardest part right now is feeling like all the love and affection I’ve shown is being seen as fake.”

Minhyuk recently returned from military service in October and had been gearing up to rejoin group activities. For many Monbebe, this moment was supposed to mark a joyful reunion — instead, it’s become a deeply introspective one.

Despite the controversy, fan responses have been largely supportive, flooding social media with the hashtag #WeLoveYouMinhyuk and messages like “You don’t have to endure this alone,” and “We see your heart.”

With MONSTA X’s 10-year milestone looming, Minhyuk’s letter serves as a powerful reminder that idols aren’t just performers — they’re human beings navigating immense pressure and public judgment, often in silence.