Three former Cube Entertainment artists reveal: "Female trainees were cut without hesitation if they couldn't maintain weight in the 40kg range"

SOURCE: 큐브 퇴사자 3인 폭로 "女연습생 40kg 초반 유지 못하면 거침없이 잘라"(이창섭)

BTOB's Lee Changsub, APINK's Park Chorong, and HIGHLIGHT's Son Dongwoon shared the harsh trainee culture during their time at their former agency.

Recently, a video titled 'We're here to discipline today's K-Pop (APINK, BTOB, BEAST)' was posted on Changsub's Youtube channel. In the opening, the production team surprised him by saying, "Weren't you from Cube? We've gathered people who resigned from Cube." Soon after, Chorong and Dongwoon appeared, and the three greeted each other warmly.

The three went on to discuss the strict rules and atmosphere during their time at Cube Entertainment. Recalling her trainee days, Chorong said, "There were evaluations every weekend and every end of the month." Changsub added, "Weekly evaluations were just about what you practiced that week, but monthly evaluations were basically about whether you'd be fire or not." Chorong recalled, "It was truly terrifying."

Changsub shared, "Every month was nerve-wracking. They cut people without hesitation," adding, "You could even get fired if you couldn't lose weight." When Chorong mentioned, "We were weighed every Monday," Changsub agreed, saying, "Same for us. I was 80kg when I first joined the company, but then I dropped to 60kg."

He continued, "They wanted the girls to be in the low 40kg range and the boys in the mid 60kg range. For the taller ones, they wanted them in the low 70kg range," sharing the strict standards at the time.

Chorong shared a particularly frightening memory, saying, "When I couldn't lose weight, my dance teacher told me, 'Chorong-ah, you're in danger right now. People upstairs are talking.' I remember crying while running on the treadmill after hearing that," drawing sympathy.

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'Single's Inferno 5' Kim Goeun: "The reason why I couldn't choose Jo Igeon = Mutual acquaintances" ... "Who could it be?" curiosity explodes

SOURCE: ‘솔로지옥5’ 김고은 “조이건 못 택한 이유=겹지인”…“누구길래?” 관심 ‘폭발’

'Single's Inferno 5' Kim Goeun personally addressed why she didn't choose Jo Igeon during the final selection.

On the 20th, a video featuring Jo Yoosik and Hong Jiyeon from 'EXchange 4' and Kim Goeun and Song Seungil from 'Single's Inferno 5' was posted on Daesung's Youtube channel.

Daesung began cautiously, saying, "When I appeared on other shows, I really hated MCs who asked uncomfortable questions. I never thought I'd be the one asking them like this," before asking Kim Goeun, "So what's going on between you and Igeon?"

When Kim Goeun replied, "We are doing well," Daesung immediately followed up, "So how exactly are you doing well?", drawing laughter from everyone. He then asked again, "Are the two of you still in touch after that?" and Kim Goeun nodded, saying, "Yes."

Daesung continued, "Your final choice created a lot of buzz," and asked directly, "What was the reason you didn't choose Igeon?"

Kim Goeun confessed, "The biggest reason was mutual acquaintances," adding, "Even when my feelings toward him grew, it felt like there was always a brake holding me back."

Daesung then asked, "Why would mutual acquaintances be such a big deal? Is it necessarily a bad thing?", causing Kim Goeun to look flustered.

After the video was released, netizens reacted with speculations, saying things like, "I'm really curious about the mutual acquaintances," and "Maybe the mutual acquaintance in question is her ex-boyfriend."

Meanwhile, although Kim Goeun and Jo Igeon didn't become a final couple on 'Single's Inferno 5,' they reunited in the 'Single's Inferno' reunion episode released last February. They cleared up misunderstandings and promised to go on a date, showing a much closer relationship. As their sweet chemistry continues, the public is now interested in the possibility of them becoming a 'real-life couple.'

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Choi Mina Sue reveals why she wore 300 million KRW worth of jewelry ... Shares behind-the-scenes of 'Single's Inferno 5' and Youtuber mother

SOURCE: 최미나수, '3억 주얼리' 휘감은 이유 밝혔다…'솔로지옥5' 비화·유튜버 母 언급 [엑's 이슈]

Choi Mina Sue, who gained popularity after appearing on Netflix's 'Single's Inferno 5,' talked about the outfits and jewelries she wore on the show.

On the 22nd, a video titled 'Asking 'Single's Inferno' Choi Mina Sue for spoilers for 'The King's Warden' was posted non the Youtube channel Psick Univ.

That day, Choi Mina Sue appeared as a guest and met Kim Minsoo, Lee Yongjoo, and Jung Jaehyung to share behind-the-scenes stories of her preparations for the show.

When Lee Yongjoo asked about her outfits, Choi Mina Sue explained, "The dress was provided by 'Single's Inferno.' The bracelet is my mom's. Only the necklace is actually mine. It was a graduation gift from my mom."

As photos of her off-shoulder dresses and tops were shown, Choi Mina Sue surprised everyone by revealing that they were all actually from fast-fashion brands.

She previously drew attention for wearing jewelry worth a total of 300 million KRW. Psick Univ also pointed out her accessories.

After revealing that the pieces were from luxury brands like Tiffany & Co. and Cartier, Choi Mina Sue was asked, "Are those 'sponsored' by your mom?" to which she jokingly replied, "They're all my mom's. My mom's and her friends'. Actually, I borrow a lot from people around me," explaining the secret behind her luxury styling.

To reactions like "You really pulled everything together for the jewelry" and "You went all out," she coolly admitted, "That's right."

Choi Mina Sue, who wore bold pieces thicker than her own wrist, also mentioned the striking necklace from her famous first appearance.

Previously, it was revealed that she wore a necklace worth around 20 million KRW in her first appearance, which surprised viewers. Choi Mina Sue clarified, "That one is not mine either."

Jung Jaehyung remarked, "It would've been a disaster if you lost your suitcase," to which she replied, "It really would've been."

In addition, Choi Mina Sue also wore bracelets worth around 60 million KRW, earrings worth about 4 million KRW, an a diamond bracelet worth around 100 million KRW throughout the show. Netizens calculated that the total accessories she wore on the show added up to about 320 million KRW, which became a hot topic.

It was also revealed that she is the niece of luxury-review Youtuber Coco Choi, who had around 80,000 subscribers. Coco Choi passed away two years ago after battling cancer.

Afterward, Choi Mina Sue's mother posted a video in 2024 announcing she would be continuing that Youtube channel.

Choi Mina Sue also shared that her mother works in the fashion industry, saying, "I had to prepare a lot of outfits because I have to look hotter for 'Single's Inferno.' I prepared most of my outfits myself, but my mom and her friends helped too."

She also shared the secret behind her famous yellow dress, saying, "My mom adjusted the size for me. The dress was too big for me, but she altered it so my silhouette would be more emphasized."

Meanwhile, Choi Mina Sue was the runner-up in the 2021 Miss Korea and went on to win one of the big four international beauty pageants 'Miss Earth' the following year, becoming the first Korean to do so

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DAY6 Young K proves he's a big eater: "8 servings of meat is OK, 7 bagels is possible"

SOURCE: 데이식스 영케이 대식가 인증 “고기 8인분 OK, 베이글 7개 가능”(‘톡파원’)

DAY6's Young K showed off his presence on 'Talk Pa One 25 O'Clock,' sharing stories about his extraordinary appetite and memories of New York during his trainee days.

On the episode of 'Talk Pa One 25 O'Clock' that aired on the 23rd, Young K appeared as a guest and talked about his New York travel experiences and eating habits.

Known as one of the biggest eaters in the entertainment industry, when asked if he could eat a 2kg tomahawk steak by himself, he replied, "These days I eat less, but it would've been possible at my peak." Regarding his maximum meat intake, he added, "I can eat up to 8 servings of meat. And I'm not talking about thin-sliced pork belly," drawing laughter.

When Lee Chanwon asked, "Where does all that food go?" he answered, "I have the type of body that gain weight easily when I eat, so I have to empty it out every now and then. I manage my weight by not eating at times."

As a fan of the show, Young K recommended New York while recalling his trainee days, saying, "New York is a place full of memories. Back then, the top trainees were given opportunities to train overseas."

Having visited New York twice as a 'scholarship' trainee under JYP Entertainment, he added, "I remember visiting all three of the most famous pizza places back then."

When the New York correspondent introduced a famous local bagel spot, Young K said, "I'm relatively weaker when it comes to break, but I think I could still eat up to seven," surprising everyone once again. 

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New innovation that is seen for the first time at IVE's concert

 SOURCE: 아이브 콘서트에 처음 등장한 케이팝계의 신문물 .twt

아이돌콘서트 ㄹㅈㄷ신문물
<아기다이브 대기공간> pic.twitter.com/GZwb6TR3wR

— ㅇㅆ (@orthowy) March 22, 2026

Waiting area for Baby DIVE
🐣"I'm waiting here"

This area is created for parents coming to pick up their children and for kids waiting for their parents

COMMENTS:

-According to people who went, there were parents standing around the entrance with their kids' names written on their phones.

-Whoa, that is really thoughtful.

-This is really nice to see.

-This is great. Considering they have a lot of young fans, having something like this for safety is a really wonderful idea.

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Imagine how fun that day must've been for Baby DIVEs.

-Crazy... This is way too cute.

-Please give Adult DIVEs a waiting area tooㅠㅠ

-This is actually a very safe and good systemㅋㅋㅋ

-So the parents can go inside to pick them up?? They're allowed to go inside??

-As an elementary school teacher, I can confirm that the girls really love IVE... I'm not even kidding. The question you ask them is not 'Do you like IVE?', but 'Which IVE member do you like?'ㅋㅋㅋ

-This is so cute. Their seat number is like their ID. There are a lot of staff walking around the area, so it actually seems safe for kids to go alone. This is really good. They must be having so much fun.

-The term 'Baby DIVE' itself is so freaking adorable.

-So cuteㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ There are really so many Baby DIVEs. It's so cute.

-I guess they made a waiting area in case the kids couldn't find their parents and end up crying. So cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 

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'Pikki Pikki' Lee Jooeun excluded from the roster ... "First-ever idol to join KBO"

SOURCE: '삐끼삐끼' 이주은, 명단서 제외됐다…"KBO 최초 아이돌 합류"

A Taiwanese cheerleader will appear in the KBO League for the first time.

On the 21st, the LG Twins revealed their cheerleader lineup (14 members) for the new season. While Lee Jooeun, famous for the 'Pikki Pikki' dance, was excluded from the list, a Taiwanese member of an idol group has joined, drawing significant attention.

Previously, many Korean cheerleaders advanced to the Taiwanese stage and gained popularity like celebrity. In contrast, Taiwanese cheerleaders' activities in Korea had been limited to other sports like soccer and basketball. Therefore, this marks the first case in the KBO League.

The new addition is Rona, a Taiwanese member of the group ILY:1. Rona, the only Taiwanese member in the group, previously competed in 'Girls Planet 999' in 2022. She will be taking on a new challenge as an LG cheerleader this season.

Rona shared her determination, saying, "I will do my best to cheer for LG's victory." The public is now focused on whether this will bring new changes to KBO cheerleading.

Meanwhile, Lee Jooeun, born in 2004, was active as a cheerleader for the KIA Tigers until 2024 and gained massive global popularity through a video of her performing the 'Pikki Pikki' dance. Afterward, she moved between Taiwan and Korea, working as a cheerleader for both the CPBL and KBO leagues.

Lee Jooeun will be taking a break this season. On the 21st, she posted on her social media account, "I have decided to take some time off to rest this year. I will work hard to greet you again soon with a better version of myself."

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Well-known actor Kwon Hwawoon works as a delivery part-timer: "I even worked on the day of the Drama Awards"

SOURCE: 권화운, 얼굴 알려진 배우인데 배달 알바 “연기대상 당일에도 일”(전참시)

Actor Kwon Hwawoon confessed that he works part-time as a delivery driver in his spare time.

At the end of MBC 'Omniscient Interfering View' that aired on the 21st, a preview featuring Kwon Hwawoon was revealed.

Kwon Hwawoon is known as the top runner in the entertainment industry, recognized even by the representative runner of the entertainment industry, Sean. He holds a full-marathon record in the 2-hour range (Sub 3), something that even Sean hasn't achieved. He also participated in the Arctic marathon through the show 'Extreme 84' with Kian 84.

As a hardcore runner who runs about 650km a month, Kwon Hwawoon is also a big eater who can eat up to five or six meals in a day.

Additionally, he also works part-time as a delivery driver in his free time. He mentioned, "I once earned 200,000 KRW in a single day from deliveries. He added, "On the day of the MBC Drama Awards, I did delivery work until the afternoon and then put on a tuxedo for the ceremony in the evening," leading the MCs to reacted, "We could never do that," and "That is really motivating."

Meanwhile, Kwon Hwawoon, born in 1989 and now 36 years old, became well-known after starring in dramas such as 'SKY Castle,' 'Doctor John,' 'Zombie Detective,' and 'Mouse.' He also appeared in variety shows like 'Let's Play Soccer 4' and 'Extreme 84.'

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