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RESCENE celebrate hitting #1, placed 5 songs in Top 100, performed “Pretty Girl” with KARA’s Nicole

noreply@blogger.com (Pannguy) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:52:37 +0000

Well, that was quick. As people waited to see how a mere remake of a second-gen classic would do on actual music charts instead of just getting views for YouTube variety stuff, the fans that made RESCENE endlessly viral responded by pushing “Love Attack” to #1 on Melon, charting “Pretty Girl” at #4, and also …

Chuu officially ends exclusive contract with ATRP

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:34:52 +0000

Singer Chuu has officially concluded her exclusive contract with ATRP.

On the 10th, ATRP released an official statement, announcing, "Our exclusive contract with our artist Chuu officially ended on July 10, 2026."

According to the label, the decision came after deep discussions about her future plans. They added, "We mutually agreed to conclude our exclusive contract while sincerely wishing each other the best in our future endeavors."

Wrapping up their statement, ATRP expressed gratitude to the fans, stating, "We would like to thank all the fans who have given Chuu their unwavering love and support. We hope you continue to support and encourage her as she enters her next chapter."

Chuu first debuted with LOONA back in 2017. After Blockberry Creative removed her from the group in November 2022, she signed an exclusive contract with ATRP in 2023. Over the next three years, she established her own distinct musical identity, starting with her first-mini album 'Howl,' followed by 'Strawberry Rush' and 'Only Cry in the Rain,' while also thriving in variety shows, ads, and digital content.

Now that her contract with ATRP has officially ended, everyone is watching to see which agency she joins next and where her career goes from here.

Barbie Hsu’s ex-husband Wang Xiaofei addresses Inheritance amid ongoing rumors

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:34:37 +0000

The late Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu’s estate has recently been at the center of conflicting rumors. To clear up the confusion, her ex-husband, Wang Xiaofei, has released a detailed five-point statement through his lawyer to explain the situation.

Barbie Hsu tragically passed away in February last year at the age of 48 after developing acute pneumonia caused by influenza during a family trip to Japan. Looking back, she married Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei in 2011, and they had a daughter and a son together before divorcing in 2021. Then in 2022, she remarried to Korean artist Goo Junyeop, whom she had dated way back in the late 1990s.

Earlier this February, Taiwanese media reported that a magazine claimed Goo Junyeop and Barbie Hsu's mother were in a conflict over the inheritance and were both actively preparing to take legal action against each other.

At the time, Barbie Hsu's family strongly denied all of those claims. Barbie Hsu's mother came forward, saying, "I hate lawsuits that only cause pain and waste money. I now call Goo Junyeop my son. He is my son. He loved Hsi-yuan so deeply, and he respects me. I love him as well."

Barbie Hsu's younger sister, Dee Hsu, also shut down the rumors by stating, "Goo Junyeop is the person who gave my sister the purest love. He is part of our family, and we will protect him forever." Goo Junyeop himself made it clear that he didn't want any of the money, saying:

"Hsi-yuan's estate is wealth she accumulated for the people she loved. I intend to hand over all of my authority regarding the inheritance to my mother-in-law."

However, on July 8, Taiwanese media outlets like ETtoday dropped a new report that brought attention back to the issue. This time, Barbie Hsu's mother shared that she did not inherit any portion of her daughter's estate, saying:

"I'm about to be forced out of the home I bought with the money I earned through hard work."

As the statement quickly gained a lot of attention online, Barbie Hsu's ex-husband, Wang Xiaofei, stepped in to address the matter by releasing a five-point statement through his attorney.

According to his attorney, under the law, two-thirds of Barbie Hsu's estate belongs to Wang Xiaofei and her two minor children. Wang Xiaofei has already set up a dedicated trust account to manage their inheritance and asked the court to appoint a legal representative to protect their rights while a court attorney handles splitting up the assets. The remaining one-third was legally inherited by Goo Junyeop. Wang Xiaofei's attorney noted that this portion will be handled entirely according to Goo Junyeop's wishes, and Wang Xiaofei fully respects his decision.

Regarding Barbie Hsu's house in Taipei, Wang Xiaofei confirmed that he is still helping pay the mortgage so that their minor children will not have to deal with the bills, as the financial responsibility would otherwise fall on them. Meanwhile, reports note that Goo Junyeop has no intention of inheriting the property. Wang Xiaofei also firmly denied rumors that the house is at risk of being auctioned off, calling those reports completely false.

As for the claims that Barbie Hsu's mother might be forced to leave the house, Wang Xiaofei completely denied trying to kick her out. He stated, "I have never told her to move out." His legal team made it clear that both Wang Xiaofei and his two children fully support her staying in the house and have never once asked her to leave.

Wang Xiaofei's legal team wrapped up the statement by asking people to stop spreading unverified rumors and inaccurate news, noting that these false stories are causing the family a lot of unnecessary stress and pain. They also emphasized that Wang Xiaofei's top priority is to protect his two children's interests, their financial assets, and their living arrangements.

Kim Youngdae to join NCT's Doyoung in the 12th Infantry Division after passing army band audition

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:34:38 +0000

Actor Kim Youngdae has officially been selected to join the Republic of Korea Army's military band.

If you missed the news, he enlisted as an active-duty soldier back on April 20 and completed his basic military training at the Korea Army Training Center. Right after finishing the training, he took the army band selection test at the end of June, and he successfully passed. Now, he has been assigned to his official post, serving as a member of the 12th Infantry Division's military band.

What makes this news even more interesting is that the 12th Infantry Division is the exact same place where NCT's Doyoung is currently serving as a drill instructor. Since they are both '96-liners, fans are so excited to see them ending up in the same division together.

Looking back at his career, he made his official debut in 2017 through a web drama 'Drama Special: The Expiration Date of You and Me' before shooting to fame and gaining massive recognition through hit dramas like 'Extraordinary You' and 'The Penthouse.' He stayed incredibly busy with back-to-back projects all through last year and early this year before finally heading to the army. For those who are counting down the days until his return, Kim Youngdae is scheduled to be discharged in October next year.

RESCENE tops Melon TOP100 with 'Love Attack' nearly 2 years after release

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:34:31 +0000

RESCENE just accomplished what many thought was impossible for a small agency.

As of 10 PM (KST) on July 8, their track 'Love Attack,' climbed all the way to No. 1 on the Melon's TOP100 chart, which is South Korea's biggest music streaming platform. What makes this so wild is that the song actually came out in August 2024, which means it finally hit the top spot nearly two years after it was first released.

And the hype doesn't stop there. The track is quickly taking over every other major Korean music streaming platform too, locking in No. 3 on Melon's daily chart, No. 3 on FLO, No. 4 on the Genie Music TOP200 real-time chart, No. 5 on Genie's daily chart, and No. 4 spot on both Bugs' real-time and daily charts.

To top it all off, RESCENE actually just dropped a new remake single called 'Pretty Girl' on the exact same day, and the response from the public is wild. Right after it came out, 'Pretty Girl' debuted at No. 1 on Melon's HOT100 chart and flew straight to No. 4 on the main TOP100 chart. On other platforms, it reached No. 2 on Bugs' real-time chart and No. 11 on Genie Music TOP200.

Because everyone is loving them right now, their previously released tracks like 'Pinball' and 'Deja Vu' have also started climbing back onto the music charts, keeping their momentum going strong.

The whole thing happened so fast that it completely caught the members off guard. Later that day, the girls held a quick, surprise livestream on their official channel. They literally rushed in front of the camera wearing baseball caps right before their next schedule, completely unable to hide their emotions. Bursting into tears, they told fans:

"We were asleep when we heard we reached No. 1. We immediately turned on this livestream. It really feels like a dream."

They poured their hearts out to their fans, adding, "It's all thanks to our fandom, Remine, who stayed up streaming for us until dawn. Thank you for giving us the confidence to walk proudly wherever we go." Trying to hold back the rest of their tears, they laughed and said, "If we cry any more, we'll be in trouble. We have to go get ready for our music show performance now," before ending the stream with endless gratitude.

Honestly, RESCENE has been steadily growing their fanbase for a while now with their unique concept and style, but this huge moment just firmly established them in the eyes of the general public. Up next, RESCENE is set to perform 'Pretty Girl' for the first time on M Countdown on July 9.

Former U-KISS' Lee Junyoung reveals he secretly worked at a convenience store during career slump

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:34:39 +0000

Lee Junyoung looked back on his early days with U-KISS and got incredibly honest about his career struggles on the episode of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' that aired on the 8th.

Lee Junyoung joined U-KISS as a new member back in 2014. To get ready for the stage with the rest of the group, he had to quickly memorize the choreography and lyrics for over 20 songs right before his debut. But it turned out that hard work was nothing compared to what came next. As the group's domestic promotions started to decline, he was forced into a long hiatus. He admitted:

"When I watched the big year-end award shows, my friends were up on stage receiving cheers from the crowd. I kept wondering, 'We are in the same line of work, so why am I just sitting here instead?'"

With U-KISS on a long break and no individual schedules coming in, he wasn't making any money at all. To get through the tough financial times, he secretly started working the night shift at a convenience store right near his house.

The hardest, most heartbreaking moment came one night when he unexpectedly ran into his own manager. He recalled:

"My manager came in to buy cigarettes, and I was so embarrassed. I never wanted him to find out. I couldn't say a word, and I just cried my eyes out."

It gets even more emotional. He later found out that after his manager drove him home that night, the manager was so heartbroken that he cried in the car too.

Despite having to work a part-time job just to make ends meet, Lee Junyoung refused to give up on his dreams. During that tough hiatus, he decided to try acting. Without any connections, he had to find scripts on his own and teach himself how to act from scratch. He confessed:

"Becoming an actor wasn't easy either. I failed more than 100 auditions. But I endured because I believed I just had to keep moving forward. I survived by telling myself, 'You can't let yourself get exhausted. You have to keep going.'"

And thank God he did, because his hard work completely paid off. He gradually built a strong acting career, starring in hit dramas and movies like 'Mask Girl,' 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' 'Weak Hero Class 2,' and more. To top it all off, his latest drama 'Reborn Rookie,' recently wrapped up with a nationwide viewer ratings of 13.6%. Following this project, he is officially set to enlist in the military on the 21st.

Choi Siwon launches crusade of cringe against “malicious” commenters … many of whom are simply Super Junior fans

noreply@blogger.com (Pannguy) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:52:39 +0000

Super Junior member Choi Siwon has long faced criticism for his political leanings from both inside and outside his own group’s fandom, but things seemed to come to a head earlier this year in relation to Yoon Suk Yeol being sentenced after his coup attempt. Siwon subsequently has gone on a crusade (literally, if you …

yap thread #18

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:34:33 +0000

happy tuesday!!

sorry for being so late, my monday was just too hectic😭

Super Junior's Choi Siwon wins U.S. court approval to unmask malicious commenters

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:34:16 +0000

Super Junior's Choi Siwon has taken a legal action against malicious commenters online.

On the 3rd, it was confirmed that Siwon has filed lawsuits against individuals targeting him with malicious comments. He actually managed to unmask these anonymous users by getitng their private personal information directly through a U.S. court.

According to an exclusive report by Sisa Journal, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California officially granted Siwon's application for pretrial discovery on the 2nd. This legal approval targets 10 specific anonymous users across overseas platforms like X and Youtube.

If you aren't familiar with the term, discovery is a legal proedure that allows someone to gather evidence they need from the opposing side or third parties before the actual trial starts.

Since these platfoms are based in the U.S., Siwon's legal side petitioned the U.S. court to order them to hand over the users' real names, dates of birth, and addresses. His lawyers sargued that because the comments were written in Korean and the account data pointed overseas, there was no reason to believe any of these anonymous users were American citizens or living in the U.S.

The U.S. court completely agreed and granted his request. The judge explained that the First Amendment's free speech protections do not apply to foreign citizens living outside the U.S. Since the malicious comments targeted a South Korean resident and there was no proof the accounts belonged to Americans, the court ruled that ordering the companies to share the user data would not violate anyone's constitutional rights. Now that Siwon has obtained this private information, he can easily move forward with his lawsuits and claim damages in South Korea.

So, how did this whole mess even start? According to court records, Siwon had been dealing with a constant wave of malicious comments ever since former President Yoon Sukyeol declared martial law back on December 3.

The online attacks got much worse in February after Yoon Sukyeol was sentenced to life in prison during his first trial on insurrection charges. Right around that time, Siwon posted a Bible verse on his social media alongside a Chinese idiom that means, 'The unjust will inevitably perish, collapsingcompletely like crumbling earth and shattered roof tiles.'

The public viewed this as a political statement. While it sparked a lot of controversy, it also led conservative Youtuber Jeon Han-gil to pulicly speak up and express support for Siwon.

After that post, X and Youtube were flooded with thousands of hateful comments attacking Siwon's political views, religion, appearance, and career. Some netizens left comments like 'Leave Super Junior,' 'If you want to do politics, become a politician,' and 'Are you clinging to the idol title just for the money?', while others took low blows by attacking his religious beliefs.

Siwon was clearly not having it. By May, he filed a civil lawsuit against 10 of these individuals at the Seoul Central District Court, seeking major damages for defamation and insult.

His agency, SM Entertainment, is fully supporting him. In February, SM Entertainment released a statement, saying:

"We have recently confirmed the continued and repeated posting of malicious content, including personal attacks and insults, targeting our artists. We take these matters very seriously."

The agency also added that they will continue to collect evidence of the creation and distribution of false information, as well as posts that mock their artists across online communities and social platforms. After reviewing everything, they plan to gradually expand their criminal complaints and legal actions against anyone targeting their artists.

This 42-year-old idol still can’t notes the old-fashioned way

noreply@blogger.com (Pannguy) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:52:25 +0000

Visual members of K-pop groups having to sing live with little to no help from software and absolutely murdering notes in cold blood live in front of the entire nation is an underrated time-honored K-pop tradition that we are increasingly being robbed of. In a way then, it was refreshing that for Jewelry’s reunion on …

Jisoo's former agency ordered to pay 880 million KRW over his sudden exit from 'River Where the Moon Rises'

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:34:09 +0000

Actor Jisoo's school bullying scandal back in 2021 caused absolute chaos, and the mess from his sudden exit from the KBS drama 'River Where the Moon Rises' is finally over, but it's costing his old agency a fortune.

According to the legal community on the 6th, Jisoo's former agency, KeyEast, withdrew their final appeal to the Supreme Court back on June 25. Because they dropped the fight, the previous court decision is now final, meaning KeyEast has no choice but to pay the drama's production company, Canvas N (formerly Victory Contents), a staggering 880 million KRW (which is around $573,900) in damages.

To understand why the damages were so high, it helps to look back at the situation behind the scenes when the bullying allegations first surfaced online. Jisoo admitted to some of the accusations and voluntarily stepped down from the show while it was literally still airing.

The biggest issue was that filming had already been finished all the way through episode 18 of the 20 episodes. Since they had no choice but to reshoot everything, the production company brought in Na Inwoo at the last minute to replace him and save the show.

They had to re-film almost the entire series while keeping up with the broadcast schedule. Na Inwoo took over starting from episode 7, and they reshot everything from that point forward. Once things finally calmed down a bit, they went backward and re-filmed episodes 1 through 6 just to keep the whole show consistent.

Because of the massive extra costs, Canvas N sued KeyEast for 3 billion KRW (which is around $1,957,200). They argued that they suffered severe financial losses from having to redo everything from scratch, including extra staff costs, location and equipment rental fees, cast fees, art department expenses, and a ton of other production costs.

The legal battle went back and forth for a while. At first, the court agreed with the production company and ordered KeyEast to pay 1.42 billion KRW (which is around $926,400). But then, when the case went to a higher appeals court, that amount was cut down to the final 880 million KRW.

Since Canvas N wasn't happy with that reduction, they tried to take it to the Supreme Court, but the court completely dismissed their request. Now that KeyEast has also dropped its own appeal, this long legal battle is officially over, leaving the agency with a very expensive bill.

Lee Junyoung recalls getting lost in Japan after his agency took his phone

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:34:23 +0000

U-KISS' ex-member Lee Junyoung just opened up about a brutal experience he had to go through when he first started out.

On the 6th, tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' dropped a preview for its upcoming episode on their official Youtube channel, showing Lee Junyoung looking back on his days promoting in Japan.

He revealed, "The other members were already fluent in Japanese. Meanwhile, I went over there knowing only three phrases: 'Good evening,' 'Hello,' and 'Thank you very much.'" He described the whole situation as 'brutal,' and then, it got even worse from there.

He recalled having his company dropped him off in the middle of Shibuya and told him to find his own way back to the dorm:

"It was only a 15-minute walk, but I couldn't speak the language and the company had also taken my phone. What should have been a 15-minute walk ended up taking me four hours."

Lee Junyoung explained that the company dumped him right in front of the iconic Tower Records. After he crossed the street and walked farther uphill, he completely panicked because it was his first time ever visiting Japan:

"Right then and there, I realized I absolutely had to learn the language. It was incredibly frustrating because I could only say those three phrases."

The only saving grace was that he at least knew the dorm address, which was in Kamiyamacho. With no phone and zero navigation, he had to keep stopping random people on the street and asking, "How do I get to Kamiyamacho?" Thank god he made it back safe and sound.

Sunye opens up about early marriage and motherhood

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:34:37 +0000

Wonder Girls’ ex-member Sunye just opened up about her past, giving everyone a reality check on what the idol industry is like.

On the episode of MBN’s ‘Dongchimi’ that aired on the 4th, Sunye appeared as a guest alongside comedian Paeng Hyunsook, singer Shoo, and Ha Wonmi to talk about the heavy theme, “I never knew it would be this hard to live as myself.”

During this episode, Sunye gave everyone a life update after completely stepping away from her Wonder Girls days to raise three daughters. She shared, “My oldest daughter is already in the first year of middle school,” blowing everyone away with how fast the time flies.

Hearing this, host Kim Yongman pointed out, “You're both a mother and an idol. A lot of people were disappointed when you stopped promoting.” That’s when Sunye got honest about how hard motherhood can be. She admitted:

“The phrase ‘it’s hard to live as yourself’ didn’t really resonate with me before. Before becoming a mother, my life revolved around me. But after having children, everything in my life became centered on them. My priorities changed. That’s when I realized just how difficult it is to truly live as yourself.”

For over a decade, people have been dying to know the real story behind her early marriage. Sunye finally addressed the question she always gets: "How could you give everything up when your career was at its absolute peak?"

She explained, “I achieved my dream at a young age, and my life changed dramatically. But at the same time, I also experienced the deaths of my father and grandfather. That led me to think deeply about life from a young age.” She added:

“Being on stage may be a glamorous profession, but I realized that the most important stage in my life is living my own life.”

She continued, "I started being a mom a bit earlier than most after getting married and having kids," and” added, “But since it was the path I chose, I decided to embrace it and just enjoy the ride."

When you look at the timeline, Sunye actually promoted with Wonder Girls for about five or six years before getting married to a Korean-Canadian man in 2013 at the age of 24. After putting her activities on hold, she officially left the group in 2015. She spent the next 13 years focusing entirely on housework and childcare. She pointed out, “I’ve actually spent more time away from work than I did working.”

In 2021, Sunye decided to take the leap and officially returned to the entertainment industry through the show ‘Mama the Idol.’ She said she deeply related to the show’s concept of mothers reclaiming their careers after a long break and told herself, "Let's be brave."

A huge reason for her comeback was that she wanted to show her three daughters exactly what their mom is capable of. She shared, “I want them to naturally realize, ‘Oh, so this is the kind of work mom used to do.’ I also thought that seeing their mom take on a brand-new challenge would be a great life lesson for them.”

Today, Sunye is successfully balancing her family life as a mom of three girls while keeping her career in entertainment going strong.

Aespa's Winter and Karina debate who has the ultimate 'SM looks'

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:34:45 +0000

Aespa's Winter and Karina just had the most wholesome interaction during their guest appearance on the episode of JTBC's 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' that aired on the 5th.

In this episode, when the host brought up the 'SM look,' the two immediately pointed each other, insisting the other person was the perfect example of it. This quickly turned into a moment where they couldn't stop aggressively complimenting each other's visuals.

Karina started by saying, "Winter has the SM look," and added that Winter perfectly carries on the legendary visual lineage of older SM stars like Seo Hyunjin and Taeyeon.

Winter didn't agree at all, though. She quickly fired back, "No, I actually failed SM's auditions three times. Karina was cast through a DM." She added, "I was the one who chose SM, while Karina was chosen by SM."

This playful interaction left the hosts laughing and completely melted the hearts of fans. Whether they got into the company through a tough audition or a DM, they went on to become the perfect duo. Since making their debut with 'Black Mamba' in 2020, Aespa has completely taken over the music charts with hit after hit with songs like 'Next Level,' 'Drama,' 'Whiplash,' and more.

Dowoon addresses recent dating rumors at DAY6's 10th-anniversary concert

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:34:09 +0000

Dowoon directly addressed the recent rumors surrounding his personal life during DAY6’s 10th-anniversary concert at the KSPO Dome.

During the first day of the concert, Dowoon took the chance to speak openly to the crowd for the first time since the rumors surfaced online. He bowed his head and said:

“When I became a celebrity, I promised to only show you my best side, but I don’t think I’ve been able to keep that promise. I’m sorry.”

He continued, “My heart has never changed even once over the past 10 years. The reason I exist is because I want to be a source of help and strength to each and every one of you in any way I can. I truly love you all so much,” and added:

“I will be with DAY6 for the rest of my life. I will do my best not to cause trouble for the people around me, so please continue to watch over me. I will make sure to keep my promises.”

Even though Dowoon was making it completely clear that he is staying with DAY6 forever, he didn’t actually address whether the dating and marriage rumors were true. He also left out any mention of the allegations that his rumored girlfriend supposedly received special treatment at fan events.

For context, Dowoon became embroiled in a dating rumors back in May. The woman in question is Youtuber Yoo Jiyoo, who is famous for being the younger sister of Yoo Hyejoo, the massive influencer with 1.1 million subscribers who rose to fame on the reality show ‘Ulzzang Shidae.’

The dating rumors first sparked when fans noticed several matching items and posts, beginning with netizens pointing out that they owned identical keyrings. The speculation grew even faster after photos surfaced showing what appeared to be Yoo Jiyoo’s dog inside Dowoon’s car.

The situation got even bigger when Yoo Jiyoo was spotted at a luxury hotel’s Chinese restaurant, which netizens quickly connected to Dowoon, as DAY6 had collaborated with that exact same hotel for their anniversary. The rumors then reached a peak when claims spread online that the two had allegedly met with a wedding planner and were already preparing for marriage.

When media outlets reached out to JYP Entertainment at the time, the agency kept things completely brief, stating that they had ‘no comment.’

Right after the whole mess blew up, Dowoon actually tried to calm fans down on a fan communication platform. He wrote a message, saying:

“Our team is never going to disappear. I’m not going anywhere. Don’t look at the negative posts. For the time being, even if you see posts about me, just ignore them. I’m sorry for causing you pain.”

By bringing it up during the band’s anniversary concert, Dowoon took the opportunity to express his apologies and show his deep affection for the fans, making it clear that he intends to continue promoting with DAY6. However, he did not issue a separate statement to clarify the rumors.

Choi Yoojung reveals she took diet pills in secret after agency pressure to lose weight

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:34:23 +0000

I.O.I's Choi Yoojung recently shared how hard it was dealing with the intense pressure to lose weight in a new video posted to 'Hello Hasemi' Youtube channel on the 4th.

When host Park Semi asked if she gains weight easily, Yoojung replied, "My weight gain isn't super obvious. Since I have a naturally round face, people would always say, 'You were always kinda chubby anyway,' whenever I gained weight. On the other hand, when I lost weight, they would say, 'Weren't you never really the type to gain much weight?'" She added, "That's why I didn't really manage my weight before, but I recently lost some weight and realized I should've done it sooner."

Hearing that, Park Semi immediately responded, "You look so slim to me!" When asked about her lowest weight, Yoojung replied:

"My lowest weight was 40kg. During 'Produce 101,' I weighed around 40 to 41kg. The heaviest I've ever been was 50kg."

Yoojung also confessed that she actually is a major sweet tooth, saying, "I'm the type of person who eats late-night snacks every night and never skips dessert."

The conversation took a serious turn when Park Semi shared her experience with weight loss. She admitted, "In my early 20s, I took diet pills. I don't recommend them to anyone. These days, people know they're bad for you, but back then we we weren't really aware of the risks. I even thought it was a good thing because they suppressed my appetite."

She continued, "One day I was staying at a hotel with a friend and was taking a shower when I felt like someone was staring at me from the doorway. It turned out to be a side effect of the pills. Thankfully, I only took it for a short time."

She also mentioned, "Since I've always had a larger build, I tried both prescription medicine and herbal remedies, but the most important thing is losing weight through exercise and healthy eating habits.""

Choi Yoojung also shared her own experience, saying:

"When I was a trainee, my company told me to lose weight. I was at a healthy weight, but they still wanted me to lose weight. I was still growing at the time, but I felt like I had no choice but to lose weight. I was so desperate (to debut), so I took the diet pills and kept it a secret from the company."

Looking back, Yoojung recalled dealing with terrible side effects from the diet pills, including dry mouth, bad breath, heart palpitations, nausea, dizziness, and even vomiting.

Jokwon shares surprising update on his relationship with Gain

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:34:36 +0000

2AM's Jokwon just confirmed that he and Brown Eyed Girl's Gain (the iconic 'Adam Couple') are still as close as ever.

On the 3rd, Jokwon appeared as a guest in a video uploaded to Cao Lu's Youtube channel, where he got super honest about his time on MBC's 'We Got Married' and where he and Gain stand today.

During the episode, Cao Lu pointed out how rare it is for couples from the show to actually stay in touch after it ends. Jokwon totally agreed, saying:

"We kept in contact even after the show ended. We don't meet very often, but we check in on each other. If our schedules line up, we'll have a meal or grab a drink together."

Jokwon also cleared up the most common misconception about how 'We Got Married' actually worked. He said, "It wasn't scripted like a drama," and explained that only the filming schedules and missions were planned in advance, while most of the dialogue and actions just happened naturally. He recalled:

"When I rewatched the old footage, I realized we actually kissed a lot more than I remembered."

He specifically reminisced about their very first kiss on the lips, which happened while they were skating at the Grand Hyatt Hotel ice rink. Naturally, Cao Lu asked the ultimate question: "Do you still kiss when you meet now?" Jokwon actually hesitated for a second, before giving the most honest answer:

"To be honest, if we've been drinking, sometimes we'll give each other a kiss on the cheek."

Jokwon also shared that they actually reunited last year, saying, "Our schedules didn't match for a while, but last year we finally met up. We had a meal, grabbed a drink, and even took some photobooth pictures together."

He added, "When I posted them on social media, the reaction was so much bigger than I expected. There were so many articles and comments that I joked to Gain Noona, 'Shouldn't we do something together?'"

For those who didn't know, Jokwon and Gain earned massive popularity for starring in 'We Got Married' back in 2009 to 2010. They even took home the Best Newcomer awards at the 2010 MBC Entertainment Awards. Their fictional marriage has turned into a real-life genuine friendship where they still support each other more than a decade later.

Lee Junyoung shares the most hurtful comment he received as an actor

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:34:36 +0000

Actor Lee Junyoung is opening up about the worst parts of his early career.

At the end of the broadcast of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' that aired on the 1st, they dropped the preview for the next episode featuring him. In the clip, he gets super honest about the cold treatment and hurtful stereotypes he encountered while transitioning from an idol to an actor.

When host Yoo Jaesuk asked him, "What was the most hurtful thing anyone has ever said to you?" Lee Junyoung revealed that someone actually told him:

"'Don't cause trouble for the actors.'"

He opened up about how people questioned his acting skills and even assumed he'd be a burden to the production and his co-stars simply because he was an idol.

He also recalled the hardships he went through in his unknown years, sharing a story he's rarely ever spoken about:

"I was working part-time at a convenience store, and my manager came in to buy cigarettes. I was so embarrassed that I cried a lot."

As soon as that emotional preview aired, the internet went into full detective mode trying to figure out who said that to him. Speculations immediately pointed toward novelist So Jaewon, but he quickly refuted the rumors.

On the 2nd, So Jaewon took to his social media to clarify everything, saying:

"I'm not the person who said that to actor Lee Junyoung."

He also explained, "It's true that Lee Junyoung appeared in one of my works. It was in 2018, when he was just beginning his acting career. I think that's why people misunderstood." In fact, the two actually worked together on the 2019 OCN drama 'Class of Lies,' which was adapted from So Jaewon's novel of the same name.

He added, "I have never said anything that degrading to any actor," and strongly criticized the people flooding his DMs with abusive messages based on speculations, calling their behavior 'extremely reckless.' He concluded:

"If what I'm saying isn't true, then Lee Junyoung or his agency is free to take action against me."

For a quick recap, Lee Junyoung first entered the entertainment industry in 2014 as a member of U-KISS, and later promoted with the group UNB.

He started his acting career in the 2017 drama 'Avengers Social Club' and has since built up his filmography by starring in dramas like 'Class of Lies,' 'Good Casting,' 'Please Don't Date Him,' 'Imitation,' 'D.P.', 'Let Me Be Your Knight,' and more.

Right now, he is starring as the lead in JTBC's weekend drama 'Reborn Rookie,' where he plays two roles at once: a wealthy company chairman who gets into an accident and wakes up in the body of a young soccer player, forced to return to his own company as a rookie employee.

‘My Sassy Girl’ is getting a 4K remaster release, the UFO will live forever

noreply@blogger.com (Pannguy) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:52:14 +0000

The iconic Korean film My Sassy Girl has ramped up promotions ahead of the release of its 4K remastered version for its 25th anniversary. The 2001 film has a North American premier date at the New York Asian Film Festival this month, was a nationwide phenomenon in South Korea at the time, and most importantly …

Kim Muyeol and Yoon Seungah share adorable stories about their son, Won

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:34:28 +0000

'Teach You a Lesson' star Kim Muyeol and his wife, Yoon Seungah, just shared the absolute cutest stories about their son, Won.

During the broadcast, his wife Yoon Seungah also revealed that apparently, this tiny human already fully knows what 'protein' means. In the episode of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' that aired on the 1st, Yoon Seungah shared:

"Our son knows the word 'protein.' Since his dad eats protein every single day, he also knows that eating protein helps you build muscles."

Recalling the time when Kim Muyeol was bulking up for a role, Yoon Seungah exposed him and said that he drinks blenderized chicken shake. She said:

"There was even a chicken-based shake. They even have a strawberry-flavored one. Watching him drink it made me think 'Wow, he really goes through so much.' I guess that's why Won naturally came to associate protein with muscles."

Apart from learning some advanced vocabularies like 'protein,' Won is also super protective of his dad. Kim Muyeol shared a hilarious new trend that has taken over his son's kindergarten class:

"My son just turned three recently. One thing that's been making me especially happy lately is that there's a new catchphrase going around his class: 'Won's dad.'"

Kim Muyeol explained that when he visited his son's kindergarten, one of the kids spotted him and excitedly shouted, "Won's dad!" Sparked by a wave of jealousy, Won immediately shouted back even louder, "Won's dad!' to assert that Kim Muyeol was his father. He added:

"Then it spread like a competition, so now whenever I go to pick him up, all the kids in the class would shout, 'Won's dad!'"

Having publicly confirmed they were dating in 2012, Kim Muyeol and Yoon Seungah got married in 2015. Eight years later, they welcomed their beloved son, Won, in June 2023.

Jokwon reveals he didn't receive a paycheck until three years after debut: "It was 240,000 KRW (~$154)"

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:34:32 +0000

2AM's Jokwon just had the most honest, unfiltered conversation about money with TVXQ's Max Changmin, 2PM's Jun.K, and GOT7's Jay B in the latest video posted on 'Saego_F5' Youtube channel on the 30th.

It all started off when Changmin asked the three former JYP artists about their very first paychecks. The contrast between how they started out vs. how the system works now is actually insane.

Jokwon dropped the biggest shocker, revealing that his first-ever paycheck after debuting was 240,000 KRW (which is only about $154 today). He explained how brutal the old contract system was:

"I trained for about eight years. Back then, trainees had to repay the company for every single cent invested in them out of their earnings."

He continued, "Around 2008, right after I debuted, the Korea Fair Trade Commission changed the rules so companies had to absorb those trainee investment costs. However, until Jun.K and I debuted, those costs were still our responsibility."

Because of that debt, Jokwon didn't receive his paychecks until exactly three years after his debut. During those three years, he was literally everywhere. He had become hugely popular through his iconic 'Kkap Kwon' character and 'We Got Married.' He said:

"I remember my first settlement statement perfecly because it was the first time it didn't have a minus sign. It was 240,000 KRW. Even though it was tiny, I was incredibly grateful."

He added, "The very next day, I ran straight to a mobile phone store to pay my phone bill with money I had earned myself for the first time."

Jun.K had a slightly different experience. He trained for about four years, which was the longest among the 2PM members. He said, "Thankfully, 2PM received a ton of attention right from our debut song, '10 Out of 10," but added:

"But we barely received any paychecks for about two years. I think I got my first paycheck around 'I'll Be Back' or 'Without You' promotions. It was about 5 million KRW (which is around $3,220 now)."

Meanwhile, Jay B had a much smoother financial start because he debuted after the Fair Trade Commission rules had already changed. He recalled:

"After getting my first paycheck, I talked it over with my parents and decided to save it all in one account instead of spending it. I still manage my money the exact same way today."

Hearing all these stories, Changmin couldn't help but realize how different things were over at SM Entertainment. He said:

"Thinking about it now, our first paycheck was actually quite large."

He admitted that because he didn't really have anything specific he wanted to buy at the time, he simply gave all of that money straight to his parents.

Honestly, hearing them look back on those early idol days makes you realize just how much the industry has evolved. I mean, imagine being one of the biggest stars on TV and only taking home enough to cover your phone bill.

U-KISS Eli's ex-wife Ji Yeonsoo reveals how much child support she receives

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:34:46 +0000

U-KISS Eli's ex-wife Ji Yeonsoo got incredibly honest about the realities of single parenting on her Youtube channel.

In her video that was posted on the 29th, she sat down to talk about what it's really like trying to balance everything on your own.

While listening to their stories, she opened up about her own situation, revealing exactly how much child support she gets from her ex-husband, Eli (formerly of U-KISS):

"I receive 850,000 KRW (around $550) a month in child support (from Eli).The legal minimum child support amount is 640,000 KRW (around $413)."

Ji Yeonsoo pointed out how broken the system is, saying, "The cost of living keeps rising, but the child support standards haven't kept up with reality. It's nowhere near enough." She explained:

"Rather than relying solely on child support, it's more realistic for me to find part-time work."

To make ends meet, she revealed that she's been working part-time as a server at a Seollongtang (Ox bone soup) restaurant, and it's taken such a toll on her body that she's suffering from severe wrist pain.

On top of the physical pain, she explained that simply keeping a job as a single parent is incredibly hard, saying, "But when your child is young, the daycare can suddenly call because they're sick or have a fever, and you have to pick them up immediately. You can't take your child to work with you, so who would hire you easily? That's the reality for single mothers."

For a little bit of context, Ji Yeonsoo married Eli (who is 11 years younger than her) back in 2014. They had their son, Minsoo, in 2016, but ended up getting a divorce in 2020. The two actually appeared together later on TV Chosun 'We Got Divorced 2' to show what their relationship looked like post-divorce.

Meanwhile, Eli recently announced that he is getting remarried to a non-celebrity woman who he has been dating for about three years since December 2022.

Tiffany reveals she hid her relationship with Byun Yohan from SNSD members for a year

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:34:21 +0000

SNSD's Tiffany Young is officially getting ready to reveal the full love story with her husband, Byun Yohan.

On the upcoming episode of MBC's 'Omniscient Interfering View' that will air on the 27th at 11.10 PM (KST), we will get a front-row seat to her daily life. This episode is set to feature a look into her day, showing how all of her senses, including her eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and even her vocal cords, are highly sensitive and alert.

For example, during a narration recording session, Tiffany shocked the panelists when she detected a faint noise from an air purifier that even the production staff hadn't noticed. She also demonstrated her strong curiosity and passion for self-understanding by literally studying anatomy and even taking a brain scan just to examine the condition of her brain in greater detail.

But honestly, the juiciest part of this episode is Tiffany will be dropping the full backstory on how she and her husband, Byun Yohan, actually met.

The two apparently first met while starring in the same drama. After the filming wrapped up, Byun Yohan actually made the first move, and their relationship eventually developed into a full-on romance.

The craziest part? Tiffany revealed that she kept the relationship a total secret from the other SNSD members throughout the entire year of dating. This episode will also reveal which member was the last one to find out about her marriage, which means we absolutely can't miss this episode.

Jung Eunwoo reveals the reason behind PRISTIN's disbandment

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:34:18 +0000

Former PRISTIN member Jung Eunwoo just cleared up a huge mystery for fans.

On the 29th, Jung Euwnoo posted a Reel to her Instagram with the caption, 'I'll finally talk about the question I've been asked the most: The disbandment!!' and she did not hold back on why the group actually disbanded.

For anyone who needs a quick refresher on how crazy their career was, PRISTIN debuted back in 2017 as a 10-member group, including Eunwoo alongside I.O.I members Lim Nayoung and Zhou Jieqiong. They completely dominated the rookie scene right away, living up to all the early hype by winning Best New Female Artist at the 2017 MAMA Awards and snagging another Rookie Award at the 27th Seoul Music Awards. But out of nowhere, they ended up disbanding on May 24, 2019.

In the video, Eunwoo started from the beginning, sharing, "I started training when I was in the third year of middle school. PLEDIS was the first agency for both me and the other members." After surviving the trainee days, she participated in 'Produce 101' before officially debuting with PRISTIN. She admitted:

"At the time, we were considered one of the industry's most anticipated groups, so I had high expectations too."

Eunwoo pointed to the company's multi-label system as the biggest factor behind the group's disbandment:

"I can't tell you everything that happened, but our company had other groups besides us, and there were so many things they had to take care of. As we gradually got pushed further down the priority list, I don't think many opportunities came our way anymore."

Thankfully, Eunwoo has a healthy perspective on it now. She explained, "At the time, it was really difficult, but looking back now, it was an incredibly valuable and meaningful experience." She also stated that she has zero regrets about her time with PRISTIN, saying:

"Even if I could go back in time, I'd choose the same career, join the same company, and do it all over again. I have no regrets."

Her journey is honestly incredible, especially considering how much she went through even before her debut, having participated in multiple audition programs like 'Superstar K4,' 'Voice Kids,' and 'Produce 101.'

She didn't give up after PRISTIN disbanded. In November 2019, she actually re-debuted in the girl group HINAPIA alongside former PRISTIN members Kyungwon, Minkyung, and Yebin, though that group unfortunately disbanded as well in August 2020.

Since then, she has completely started fresh. Recently, she updated fans to let them know that she has moved on to a regular job and is currently working as a consultation manager at a plastic surgery clinic.

DAY6's Young K revealed to have 219 copyrighted songs under his name

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:34:29 +0000

DAY6's Young K just shared stories about his band's latest massive concerts, his huge list of songwriting credits, and how he ended up singing an OST for 'My Royal Nemesis' in the episode of MBC's 'Best Peak' that aired on the 28th.

First of all, DAY6 is currently on a world tour celebrating their 10th debut anniversary, and their success right now is truly on another level. Sharing the big news, Young K announced, "We will be holding our encore concert at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena." Yang Sehyung was impressed, pointing out, "That's basically the top concert venue in South Korea," which led Young K to add:

"For our concert in Goyang, we had a total audience of 80,000 over just two days."

Naturally, when you hear '80,000 people,' you think about the paycheck. Jang Dongmin asked what we were all thinking, "With that many people coming to see you, how much do you actually make? I'm really curious." Young K jokingly replied:

"I made enough to order good food. I get to eat delicious meals."

However, Jang Dongmin didn't let him off that easily. He teased, "Don't you ever think, 'This tastes great,' then look at your bandmates on stage and think, 'Why am I sharing this delicious food with them? Maybe I should just do it all by myself?'" Young K burst out laughing and rolled with the joke, saying:

"That's why I'm preparing for a solo comeback. So I can order even better food."

The impressive stories kept coming. Boom brought up Young K's songwriting credits, sharing a surprising fact, "From what I know, you actually have more copyright registrations than G-Dragon. You write and compose most of your songs." Young K nodded and shared:

"I became a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association this year. I currently have 219 songs registered."

To top the whole episode off, he treated everyone to the very first live performance of his new OST for the drama 'My Royal Nemesis,' which starts Lim Jiyeon and Heo Namjun. He revealed:

"Heo Namjun is a friend of mine. We're the same age. He reached out to me, and that's how I ended up doing the OST."

Looking back at where it all started, Young K debuted in 2015 as a member of DAY6 with their iconic debut track 'Congratulations.' Since then, they've become absolute legends in the Korean band scene, dropping a massive lineup of unskippable hits like 'You Were Beautiful,' 'Time of Our Life,' and 'Zombie.' Right now, DAY6 is celebrating their 10th debut anniversary with 'THE DECADE' world tour.