Noh Seulbi, after forced pregnancy and abuse at the age of 19 ... "I had a tumor in my left breast"

SOURCE: 노슬비, 19세 강제 임신·폭행 이어…"왼쪽 가슴에 종양있어" ('운명전쟁49')

'MZ Shaman' Noh Seulbi was left stunned when an opponent correctly guessed her health issue during a shaman survival match. She also recalled painful memories of her late father, bringing tears to the viewers' eyes.

In the episode of Disney+’s 'Battle of Fates 49' released on the 18th, a one-on-one 'Fortune Reading Battle' took place between the 5-year-of-experience shaman Noh Seulbi and 13-year-of-experience shaman Jiseon Doryeong. While speaking about Noh Seulbi's past, Jiseon Doryeong suddenly mentioned her 'left breast.' Noh Seulbi later revealed, "I actually had a tumor in my left breast. I was shocked because I never wrote down that information anywhere," sending chills through the studio.

During the reading, Noh Seulbi's painful family history was revisited. Having suffered through forced pregnancy, abuse, and gaslighting at the age of 19, Noh Seulbi shared, "My mother was gentle, but my father was very obsessive toward me." She drew sympathy when she revealed that the day of the recording was actually the anniversary of her father's death.

The tension between the two shamans was very high. When Noh Seulbi pointed out Jiseon Doryeong's nervousness by asking, "Wasn't it hard receiving a 'divine calling' at such a young age?" Jiseon Doryeong responded sharply, "Look at yourself first before pushing others. Do not look down on me." In an interview, Jiseon Doryeong added, "Noh Seulbi's words were too aggressive," increasing the tension on set.

Noh Seulbi, who previously revealed she received 'divine calling' after enduring verbal abuse from her ex-husband, including being told to report their daughter as dead, is showing fortune-telling skills that go beyond her limits in every episode. Viewers are sending support with comments like, "Noh Seulbi's life is like a movie," and "I hope she overcomes her past pain and wins."

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'Doctor Shin' to premiere on March 14th ... "Medical thriller with Im Sunghan's style"

SOURCE: '닥터신', 3월 14일 첫 방송…"임성한 표 메디컬 스릴러"

On the 19th, TV Chosun announced, "The new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Doctor Shin' (directed by Lee Seunghoon, written by Im Sunghan) has confirmed its first broadcast for the 14th of next month."

'Doctor Shin' is a medical thriller drama that tells the story of a strange romance between top star Momo (played by Baek Seora), who falls into a coma, and the men who once loved and still love her.

The script was written by Im Sunghan, who has produced numerous hit dramas including 'See and See Again,' 'Dear Heaven,' 'Miss Mermaid,' 'New Tales of Gisaeng,' and more.

This marks her first attempt at the medical thriller genre. The drama is set to show the process of people heading toward a disaster after changing their brains for love.

The production team stated, “Writer Im has consistently delivered powerful shock, deep addictiveness, and unique messages in every work with her unpredictable imagination.”

They added, "'Doctor Shin' is a drama like nothing you have experienced before. It will be a medical thriller that reaches the peak of shock."

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"He refused using protection, claiming to be infertile" ... Shaman Noh Seulbi was forced to be pregnant at 19

SOURCE: "무정자증이라며 피임 거부"…무당 노슬비, 19세에 '강제 임신' 비극

The shocking past of 'MZ Shaman' Noh Seulbi, who is showing outstanding fortune-telling skills on Disney+ 'Battle of Fates 49,' is breaking the viewers' hearts as its being revisited.

Recently on 'Battle of Fates 49,' Noh Seulbi drew attention for her remarkable abilities, including being able to accurately guess the cause of death by only using the birth dates of the deceased with no ritual tools at all. However, behind her extraordinary spiritual power, there was a tragic pain she had to endure at the young age of 19.

According to what she previously revealed on MBN's 'Teenage Parents' and Channel S' 'Sisters Attack,' Noh Seulbi suffered from school violence and domestic abuse during her high school days. At the time, she met a man who offered her free face readings through the internet. The man, who was also a shaman, manipulated the 19-year-old Noh Seulbi by gaslighting her, saying, "If you don't marry me, your father will kill you." This led her to run away from home and start living together with him.

Even more shocking was the man's cruel behavior. He claimed to be infertile and refused using protection, which led to Noh Seulbi becoming pregnant against her will. After she gave birth, their relationship fell apart because he cheated on her and was abusive. It was even revealed that after their divorce, he called her and demanded her to report their daughter to be dead, an inhumane request that shocked both the cast and viewers.

Eventually, Noh Seulbi stood on her own while raising her daughter, Da-on. Later, she received a 'divine calling' and became a shaman. Overcoming her painful past and standing strong for the sake of her daughter, Noh Seulbi is now starting a new chapter in her life as a 'skilled shaman' participating in a shaman survival show. Additionally, in the episode set to be released on the 18th, the show teases a forbidden match where shamans read each other's fates, drawing attention to the next miracle she will show.

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TWICE's Tzuyu responds to a comment saying, "Your backup dancer is slimmer, lose weight": "Save your money"

SOURCE: 트와이스 쯔위, "백댄서가 더 날씬…살 빼라" 지적에 "돈 아껴 써라" 일침

On the 16th, a netizen sent a message to Tzuyu through the communication app 'Bubble,' saying, "Can't you lose some of your leg fat? Your backup dancer is slimmer than you."

In response, Tzuyu wittily replied, "Thank you. Save your money." This platform is a paid service that requires a monthly subscription fee of 5,000 KRW.

Controversy grew as a screenshot of this conversation spread across online communities and social media. Criticism followed not only from TWICE's fans, but also from international K-pop fans.

In particular, international fans voiced criticism of Korean beauty standards after fancams of Tzuyu taken during the TWICE's world tour concert on the 15th circulated online. In the video, Tzuyu performed powerful choreography in a short bodysuit and fur boots. An international fan commented, "I really hate Korea's beauty standards. Skinny legs? That's ridiculous. We need more female idols like Tzuyu," criticizing Korea's strict beauty standards.

This incident has reignited debate among international K-pop fans over the extreme focus of appearance in the Korean entertainment industry. On the other hand, some K-netz disagreed, saying, "Tzuyu has been a 'visual' member since debut," and "It's unreasonable to say one person's opinion represents all of Korea's beauty standards."

Meanwhile, many netizens showed support to Tzuyu's sharp response, saying, "I can't believe someone paid money just to leave a hate comment," "Tzuyu’s response was cool," and "Tzuyu has a glamorous figure."

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'Single's Inferno 5' Kim Mingee apologizes to her lookalike, Karina ... "I'm always sorry"

SOURCE: '솔로지옥5' 김민지, 닮은 꼴 카리나에 결국 사과…"항상 죄송합니다" [MD★스타]

On the 19th, Kim Mingee posted a photo on her social media along with the caption, "Karina-nim, I'm always sorry. And thank you."

In the photo, Kim Mingee is standing in front of a large advertisement for a clothing brand that Karina models for. While Karina in the photo is wearing a blue cap and posing with one shoulder slightly exposed, Kim Mingee is wearing a black headband and a thick black puffer jacket, staring at the camera with a charismatic expression. Known as the 'Karina of the track and field' for her striking resemblance, she showed her easygoing charm my offering both an apology and gratitude.

Kim Mingee recently gained popularity for her honest and confident charm on Netflix's 'Single's Inferno 5.' At the time, she became a hot topic by becoming a final couple with fellow participant Song Seungil, but it was later revealed that they did not become a real-life couple after the show ended, leaving some fans disappointed. However, after the show ended, Kim Mingee continues to focus on her athletic career while actively communicating with fans through various social media content.

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'Battle of Fates 49' production team: "We obtained consent from the family, but there may have been aspects that hurt them"

SOURCE: [단독] ‘운명전쟁49’ 제작진 “유족 동의 거쳤지만, 마음 상하실 수 있는 부분 있어” (인터뷰)

The production team of 'Battle of Fates 49,' which faces criticism for allegedly disrespecting the dead after airing a fortune-reading mission involving a fallen firefighter, stated, "We apologize for the parts that may have hurt the family's feelings."

On the 18th, a staff member from Disney+ 'Battle of Fates 49' identified as A told Ilgan Sports in a phone call, "The production team went through procedures such as receiving consents from the families while creating the show. Nevertheless, it seems there may have been aspects that hurt their feelings.

A explained that they clearly explained to the family that the show's concept was a survival program for fortune tellers, saying, "We informed them that it was a survival program where fortune-tellers from different fields participate to read fates. We proceeded after receiving the family’s consent. We received consent forms for the use of the birth date, time, and portrait rights needed to read their fates before proceeding with the production."

Regarding the goal of the show, A stated, "The purpose was to look back on the final moments of people who lived meaningful lives and highlight their character and the heroic aspects they showed. We selected three individuals: a mountain climber who climbed the Himalayas, a firefighter who died in the line of duty, and a police officer.” A added, "We believed they represented heroes and that we could send a positive message by looking at their fates."

A continued, "As the production team, we were aware that this was a sensitive topic. During filming, all the cast members took a separate time to mourn and pray for the deceased while recalling their final moments. Even during editing, we made efforts to make sure the whole process wouldn't hurt the honor of the deceased. We did our best to deliver only the facts about their character and the situation of their final moments."

However, A emphasized, "Despite these efforts, if we caused pain to the bereaved family, that is something we must apologize for." A added, "In the future, we will be more careful to make sure that the people who help us do not get their feelings hurt."

'Battle of Fates 49' is a variety show where 49 fortune tellers gather to test their abilities through various missions in a survival format. The controversial scene appeared in Episode 2. In that episode, participants were asked to guess the cause of death of the late firefighter Kim Cheolhong, who passed away in the Hongje-dong fire in Seoul back in 2001.

However, criticism later arose, with comments saying, "This is disrespectful to the deceased." The controversy grew when a netizen claiming to be the late Firefighter Kim Cheolhong's nephew appeared and expressed discomfort, saying, "The production team says the show was made to honor his noble sacrifice, but honestly, I don't see that at all."

Meanwhile, 'Battle of Fates 49' released four episodes on the 11th, with three more episodes set to be released on the 18th.

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'Battle of Fates 49' responds to controversy over fallen firefighter's family ... "We obtained basic consents for all episodes, production team is confirming details"

SOURCE: [공식] '운명전쟁49' 측, 순직 소방관 유가족 논란에…"모든 에피소드, 기본적 동의 구해, 진행 내용 제작진 확인 중"

Production team of 'Battle of Fates 49' is currently preparing an official statement amid controversy over fortune-reading a fallen firefighter.

On the 18th, a representative from Disney+ 'Battle of Fates 49' told Sports Chosun, "It is true that we obtained basic consents for all episodes. However, we are currently checking with the production team regarding the details of the issues raised and how the overall process was carried out."

In the episode released on the 11th, 49 fortune tellers including shamans, saju readers, tarot readers, and face readers competed in various missions in a survival-show format. In Episode 2, the production team provided only a photo, time of birth, and time of death of the late firefighter Kim Cheolhong and asked the participants to guess the cause of his death. Firefighter Kim Cheolhong passed away in the line of duty at a fire scene in Hongje-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, in 2001. During the broadcast, some participants guessed the details of his death as if telling a fortune. One shaman presumed he died in a fire, while another participant mentioned the possibility of a building collapse or being crushed. In reality, firefighter Kim Cheolhong passed away after being trapped under a structure that collapsed due to the fire.

After the scene was aired, A, an individual identifying themselves as the deceased's nephew, posted online, "Did they truly obtain the family's consent to use his photo and birth time like this?" and the controversy quickly grew. A stated that the family agreed to the appearance because they were told it was a documentary about heroes, not a variety show. A stated, "But when I watched the broadcast, they were guessing how he died, and the casts seemed to be amazed and were laughing."

On the 18th, A issued another statement, saying, "Thank you for the attention. The production team says this show was made to honor his noble sacrifice, but honestly, I don't understand at all. I don't see how this show serves any benefit to the public." A added, "As anyone who watched the show knows, the shamans were guessing how my uncle died and the panelists were using provocative wording and reactions. Watching that made me extremely angry. If your family died in the line of duty and a show portrayed it like that, who wouldn't be upset?"

Additionally, A pointed out, "I listened to the recorded phone call between the writer of the show and my aunt. They did mention that shamans would appear and that they would use saju to look into what kind of person he was and honor his noble sacrifice. But in the actual broadcast, they were guessing how he died and the cast were reacting with amazement and laughter." A added, "I don't see how this honors my uncle's sacrifice at all. I don't understand why they would treat the death of someone who died saving others this way. Even now, 25 years later, my family still cries whenever we talk about him. I'm very angry."

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