Tuesday, March 10, 2026

,

Announcement of Heeseung's departure from ENHYPEN

SOURCE: 엔하이픈 희승 탈퇴 공지

Hello, this is BELIFT Lab.

We sincerely thank ENGENE for your unwavering support for ENHYPEN. We are writing to provide an update regarding ENHYPEN's future activities.

We have been carefully considering and discussing the direction ENHYPEN should take in the future and their next goals. We held in-depth conversations regarding each member's aspirations and the team's direction. In this process, we confirmed that Heeseung has a very clear musical vision he wishes to pursue, and we have decided to respect his choice.

Accordingly, Heeseung will depart from ENHYPEN and the group will continue its activities as a 6-member group starting from upcoming official schedules.

While it is difficult to fully explain the entire process in a short message, we want to emphasize that this decision was made after long and careful consideration. We understand that this news may be difficult for fans to accept. Nevertheless, we ask for your understanding that this choice was made for the future of both ENHYPEN and Heeseung.

ENHYPEN will continue to give their best to show ENGENE their unwavering performances and energy. Furthermore, Heeseung will continue as a BELIFT Lab artist and will meet fans through solo albums.

We ask for ENGENE to continue giving unwavering love and warm support to both ENHYPEN and Heeseung as they embark on new challenges.

Thank you.

Summary: He is leaving ENHYPEN but will remain as an artist under BELIFT Lab.

COMMENTS:

-Whoa... I guess this is why they canceled the video call fan sign?

-I think he's the most popular one in the group. I heard he's a great singer.

-He's an amazing singer. This is insane. I've watched his Dingo Live performance so many times.

-If he leaves, who's going to do the singing now?

-He should've stayed for at least another 3 years. The group seems to be doing really well in Japan.

-I wonder why...

-If he's not leaving the company, he could've just debuted solo while staying in the group. Why leave?

-Is he switching to acting??

-Is he going to start a ramyeon business?

-Whoa... Why????? Why????????????????? This is so f*cking shocking.

-So he left the group, but is still with the agency? Is he going to act? Or go solo?

-He's that guy who likes ramyeon. What happened?

-Hul... Is this why the fan sign suddenly got canceled last time? It wasn't because of norovirus after all...

-Why, though? Isn't he the oldest in the group?

-Huh, suddenly? Aren't they the group that suddenly announced their fan sign was canceled the other day?

Continue reading Announcement of Heeseung's departure from ENHYPEN

Government pushes for sanitary pad to be provided for all women ... "Available at community centers and public health clinics"

SOURCE: 정부, 모든 여성에 생리대 지원 추진… "주민센터·보건소 비치"

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family is launching a pilot project, for the first time in history, to provide sanitary pads in public so that all women can access menstrual products.

On the morning of the 10th, the ministry announced the 'Public Sanitary Pad Dream Pilot Project' (tentative name) at a cabinet meeting held at the Blue House. Previously, support for menstrual product was limited to low-income female youth (aged 9 to 24) through monthly vouchers worth of 14,000 KRW. The new initiative aims to install free sanitary pad vending machines in public facilities, allowing anyone to use them.

Minister Won Minkyung stated, "Considering population size and current conditions, we will select 10 diverse regions for this pilot project." Products will mainly be placed in public facilities like community centers, public health clinics, and family centers. On the other hand, considering the accessibility in rural areas, the products will be supplied to town halls.

The ministry plans to carry out the pilot project this year with approximately 3 billion KRW in national funds. Based on the results, they will organize local budgets to launch the full-scale program next year. Minister Won added, "Considering the symbolism and impact of the first-ever public sanitary pad initiative, cooperation with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and the Public Procurement Service is necessary to ensure safety, select vendors, and manage its contracts." She also requested the Ministry of Education to make sure sanitary pads are available in schools as essential items to support students.

Following President Lee Jaemyung's criticism of sanitary pads being significantly more expensive in South Korea compared to other countries, the industry has responded by lowering prices and releasing ultra-low-cost pads. On this day, the president asked, "The main problem of expensive pads have been resolved, but there seems to be concern regarding safety issues."

In response, Oh Yukyung, Minister of Food and Drug Safety, explained, "When the prices are low, the public worries about safety, but we evaluate the safety of all sanitary pads under the same standard. Since the end of January, we have already received requests to review seven budget-friendly sanitary pads and are reviewing them promptly."

Continue reading Government pushes for sanitary pad to be provided for all women ... "Available at community centers and public health clinics"

"Fooled by her Instagram photos' ... 'Motel murderer' Kim Soyoung's identity revealed, netizens mock her: "She scammed us with her looks"

SOURCE: "인스타 사진에 속았다"…'모텔 살인女' 김소영 신상공개되자 "외모로 사기쳤네" 조롱까지

After the identity of Kim Soyoung, the suspect in the Gangbuk Motel Serial Murder Case who killed two men using drugged drinks, was publicly released, posts comparing her looks to her Instagram photos began spreading online. People who initially defended her with comments like, "She's not guilty because she's pretty," are now criticizing and mocking both her crime and looks, saying, "She scammed us with her looks. She should be charged of frauds too."

On the 9th, the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office disclosed the name, age, and mugshot of Kim Soyoung (20), who was arrested and referred to prosecutors by the police. The disclosure period runs from that day until April 8.

Previously, despite the brutality of this serial murder case, her leaked Instagram photos drew reactions like, "She's not guilty because she's pretty," and "Let's set up a donation account," drawing criticism for trivializing the crimes.

However, once Kim Soyoung's actual face was revealed, people began comparing her mug shot with her Instagram photos, with netizens leaving comments like, "I was blinded by her makeup for a moment," and "I was fooled by her Instagram photos."

Netizens also mocked her with comments like, "I take back saying I'd go to a motel with her," "This is why you shouldn't judge someone based on their Instagram photos only," "She looks like a completely different person in real life," "I can't recognize her because of the makeup," and "20?? She looks 40. Shocking."

People that initially defended her because of her looks are now criticizing both her looks and crimes, leading to further debate over lookism.

For example, a post titled 'This serial killer girl actually looks like sh*t' surfaced on an online community.

The author shared Kim Soyoung's photo and wrote, "It is said that she ordered 22 dishes at a luxury hotel restaurant using the victim's card. How can someone in their early 20s have such twisted thoughts and kill people instead of working hard to earn her own money? Even the prison food she'll eat for free is a waste. People mistook her for being pretty and followed her blindly."

Another post shared her mug shot along with the caption that said, "Her makeup is too heavy. Since she scammed us with her looks. She should be charged of frauds too."

Meanwhile, Kim Soyoung is accused of giving drugged drinks to three men in their 20s at various motels in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, between December 14th of last year and February 9th of this year, killing two and injuring one.

On the 19th of last month, the Seoul Gangbuk Police referred her to the prosecution on charges of murder, aggravated injury, and violation of the Narcotics Control Act.

Previously, it was revealed that Kim Soyoung scored 25 out of 40 points on a psychopathy assessment. This test measures psychopathic traits such as coldness, impulsivity, lack of empathy, and irresponsibility across 20 questions. In South Korea, individuals who score above 25 are typically classified as psychopaths.

Continue reading "Fooled by her Instagram photos' ... 'Motel murderer' Kim Soyoung's identity revealed, netizens mock her: "She scammed us with her looks"

'I want to escape' ... Youtuber rescues 53 people from the Middle East after a fan's message


Lee Jaecheon (26), who runs a Youtube channel with 610,000 subscribers, received a message from a fan on February 28, saying, "I'm in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). I want to escape quickly." At the time, tensions in the Middle East had sharply escalated due to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran and Iran's retaliatory actions. While it was technically possible to leave the UAE by land and travel to Oman, the fan who is a woman in her 20s felt extreme anxiety about crossing the border alone.

Judging that it will be safer to escape if people gathered as a group, Lee Jaecheon created a KakaoTalk open chatroom called 'UAE Escape Room' that same day and began gathering people who wished to leave overnight. At the same time, he contacted a local travel agency. He was able to quickly arrange a reliable escape route together with a staff member who had experience living in the UAE and using the network he built while running his Youtube channel, which mainly delivers updates on wars.

The help from travel agencies providing guides locally in the Middle East was also significant. Lee Jaecheon said, "After that one fan escaped safely, word spread through Korean associations, and more people started contacting me for help. We secured cars through a travel agency. At first, we used private cars, but as more people joined, we even used chartered buses."

Not everything went smoothly. Heo Sangjun (60), the CEO of Carrot Tour, who worked together with Lee Jaecheon to provide taxis and buses said, "In the process of transfering people to Oman and Saudi Arabia, demand for vehicles and drivers exploded, causing prices to skyrocket. Some drivers we had already booked even left for higher offers." Lee Jaecheon added, "Taxi fares that were around 1.5 million KRW shot up to 2 million KRW in just a few days. We barely managed gathering people to split the costs."

Just when he thought the urgent situation was under control, new problems arose as the number of people wanting to escape increased. There were cases where some people reached the Oman border, but had to wait for three hours because the taxi they called didn't show up. The staff at the border checkpoint sometimes demanded money, which they had no choice but pay. Some people lost contact after reaching Oman because they couldn't get SIM cards. There were also rumors that some people who escaped via other routes were abandoned in the desert after arguing with their driver.

In response, Lee Jaecheon decided to use buses to transport people more safely. He succeeded in evacuating 53 people over 18 separate trips. He said, "Those who escaped first would give advice to the next group on how to pass border checkpoints."

Although it started with good intentions, there were many challenges. One of the hardest was misunderstandings that he was being paid by the travel agency. Lee Jaecheon explained, "I only connected people who wanted to escape directly with travel agencies of taxi companies. I never received any money. There were many suspicions about the videos I posted on Youtube, but I explained everything and clarified them one by one. I believe that the fact I did the right thing is more important."

Now that the government has stepped in by arranging chartered flights and sending a response team , Lee Jaecheon has temporarily stopped helping with escapes to avoid creating confusion. However, he has not lost interest and continues to monitor the situation, as there are still Koreans in the Middle East who wish to escape. Lee Jaecheon stated, "We are still sharing information in the group chats. The whole team is exhausted from not sleeping for days, but it's rewarding to be able to help people evacuate safely."

Continue reading 'I want to escape' ... Youtuber rescues 53 people from the Middle East after a fan's message
, ,

Jennie x Go Younjung, this combination is actually happening? The same-aged stars were seen in one frame at the Chanel show in Paris

SOURCE: 제니x고윤정, 이 조합이 되네? 파리 샤넬쇼서 동갑내기 투샷

BLACKPINK's Jennie caught attention after revealing a photo of herself with actress Go Younjung.

Recently, Jennie posted several photos on her social media taken while attending the Chanel 2026–27 Fall/Winter women’s collection show held in Paris, France.

In the released photos, Jennie's fashion stood out. She paired a black bralette with a sheer, see-through top decorated with beads, creating a bold yet sophisticated look.

She added a skirt made of the same material to highlight Chanel’s signature glamorous details and completed the charismatic vibe with an updo hairstyle and bold makeup. Meanwhile, her green nail polish served as a stylish accent.

Jennie also shared photos with several celebrities she met at the Chanel show, including a photo of her posing closely with their faces together with Go Younjung, drawing attention. Go Younjung also attended the show and showed her presence there.

The two looked at the camera while resting their chins on their hands, creating a natural atmosphere. The two, both born in 1996, caught attention with their distinct facial features and radiant visuals.

Continue reading Jennie x Go Younjung, this combination is actually happening? The same-aged stars were seen in one frame at the Chanel show in Paris
, ,

IU, Byun Wooseok 'Perfect Crown' poster revealed💘

SOURCE: 아이유, 변우석 <21세기 대군부인> 포스터 공개💘

Are you ready to welcome the Grand Prince’s wife?
Legendary couple that will turn the 21st-century constitutional monarchy of South Korea upside down💘

<Perfect Crown>
Premieres April 10 (Fri) at 9.40 PM (KST) on MBC

#IU #ByunWooseok #NohSanghyun #GongSeungyeon
#PerfectCrown #MBCFriSatDrama #mbcdrama #MBC

MBC's new Fri-Sat drama 'Perfect Crown' (written by Yoo Jiwon, directed by Park Joonhwa and Bae Huiyoung), which is set to premiere on April 10, released the couple poster for the first time on March 10th.

As it is considered one of the most anticipated dramas in the first half of 2026, the show has been given a special slot, airing 10 minutes earlier than usual. To effectively portray the unique details of its setting, a 21st-century constitutional monarchy in South Korea, the first episode will air at 9.40 PM (KST).

https://naver.me/IMZiweJ5

COMMENTS:

-IU looks so f*cking gorgeous. I’m really looking forward to the drama.

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ This somehow looks funny.

-Is this the best they could do...?????? I can't tell what they're trying to deliver here. It doesn't even match the genre.

-Is this the best poster they could make? They are pretty and handsome, but I think the poster could've been betterㅠㅠ

-I’m really looking forward to it.

-I thought it was a Chinese drama for a second...

-I feel like this isn't the best they could’ve done... but I’m still really looking forward to the drama.

-I don't see any chemistry, and I can't really feel the "Grand Prince’s wife" concept either.

-I like each actor individually, but I don’t see the chemistry between them..

-I can't feel the chemistry just from the poster, but maybe it'll be different once I watch the drama!! If the acting is good enough, chemistry can be created out of nowhere.

-It looks more like a pictorial than a drama poster.

-Well, the poster isn't that important anyway... I just hope it's fun to watch.

-I actually like the poster. IU looks pretty.

-It looks so old-fashioned.

-The poster actually looks better than I expected, though?

Continue reading IU, Byun Wooseok 'Perfect Crown' poster revealed💘
,

The reason Jennie announced a lawsuit for the first time

SOURCE: 제니가 처음으로 고소 공지 하게 된 이유

Since a lot of people seem curious, I'll just organize everything at once… It’s a summary post, so I'll use some line breaks.

First of all, today’s legal notice is her first official individual lawsuit in 10 years. During her time at YG Entertainemnt, there were only 2 legal notices covering all YG artists (2018 and 2021). Occasionally, they would release articles denying the rumors or announcing they would take legal actions if the rumors were extremely serious.

Since Jennie's personal company OA was established in November 2023, there hasn't even been a dedicated email for reporting legal issues. Until now, fans have been sending reports to the only official contact email the company provided.

The bottom line here is a dedicated email for legal complaints was created for the first time todayㅠ

Right now, fake news claiming that Jennie is an active supporter of Israel is spreading uncontrollably overseas.

1. A post claiming that Jennie donated to Israel received about 42,000 likes (and is still increasing)

2. Targeting foreigners who don't understand Korean, they fabricated a video of Jennie eating and buying bread (a vlog from 5 years agoㅋㅋ) by mistranslating it to look like an interview supporting Israel.

3. Creating AI-generated images claiming Jennie posted support for Israel on her Instagram Stories recently. This also has tens of thousands of likes and RTs.

4. Even in South Korea, tweets spreading these claims have around 30,000 likes...ㅎ

(Disclaimer: Jennie has been an Adidas Global Ambassador since 2018, about 9 years now)

There are countless posts claiming that Bella Hadid, who supports Palestine, was removed as an Adidas ambassador and replaced by BLACKPINK's Jennie, suggesting that celebrities who support Palestine are being ostracized and even kicked out from the industry.

What I listed here is only a very small portion out of tens of thousands of tweets out there... The impact overseas is so huge that OA probably couldn't just sit back and watch fabricated claims related to international politics.

Resellers persistently stalking + forcing Jennie to sign things, followed by videos spreading online calling Jennie arrogant because of it.

Another big issue right now is that Jennie is currently in Paris to attend the Chanel show. There have always been so many resellers following her around in Paris, even when she's just walking.

Last year, there was an incident where people cursing at her, saying things like, 'Do you hate us? Bitch,' when Jennie looked uncomfortable.

And today it happened again.

Look at that stack of photocards the resellers are shoving at her, asking her to sign on themㅋㅋㅋ The pile is huge and every single one is just like money for them. They keep asking her for more autographs, saying that they were her fans... Even after receiving one, they continue handing out more for her to sign.

Jennie, who couldn't hold it anymore, for the first time said directly, 'Can I have some time to myself today?' and 'This is very stressful for me'... (As a fan, this is my first time seeing Jennie speak this firmly)

In the end, she signed everything... But they kept chasing her on motorcycles, asking for more autographs (because they want to resell them). If she doesn't do it, they insult and mock her. Even Jennie's manager, who was with her, said, 'If she signs it, aren't you just going to sell it anyway?'ㅠ But she still ended up singing.

Yet she still gets hate for it. People are saying, 'How can she be so rude to her fans?'ㅋㅋ

+When she signed the photocards, some people even accused her of avoiding touching a Black person. There were tweets saying 'Jennie = Racist' with tens of thousands of likes and RTs...

Anyway, these things happened, and I'm really glad Jennie is finally doing a proper lawsuit after 10 years. Congratulations, Jennie. Fighting.

The lawsuit email is: protect@oddatelier.net

COMMENTS: 

-The harassment Jennie and BLACKPINK experience is seriously extreme. I hope they properly sue them...

-I wonder if she can also sue the foreigners... They've been harassing her forever.

-That is insane... Protect Jennie at all costs.

-Please stop harassing Jennie.

-Whoa... These people are not in their right minds. This is giving me goosebumps.

-Whoa... These people are crazy. I hope she would sue every single one, even those foreigners.

-Whoa... That's basically a crime. Lawsuit is not enough, she should report them as criminals.

-I feel so bad for Jennie... The fact that she still ended up signing everything is really heartbreaking.

-I'm getting so f*cking stressed just by reading this postㅠ

-It must be frustrating for her. Since they're foreigners, suing them might be difficult.

Continue reading The reason Jennie announced a lawsuit for the first time

Movies that failed to reach 10 million viewers, only reached the 9-million-viewers range


SOURCE: 천만 영화 실패한 900만대 관객 영화들

1. Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) - 9,948,386 viewers

2. A Violent Prosecutor (2016) - 9,707,581 viewrs

3. Exit (2019) - 9,426,151 viewers

4. Snowpiercer (2013) - 9,352,448 viewers

5. Inside Men (2015) - 9,158,425 viewers

6. The Face Reader (2013) - 9,135,806 viewers

7. Iron Man 3 (2013) - 9,001,679 viewers

These are the movies that surpassed 9 million viewers but failed to reach the milestone of 10 million viewers. Among them, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' came very close to 10 million viewers, but fell short by only about 50,000 viewers and concluded with only 9,94 million viewers. It is considered likely to surpass 10 million viewers in the future through a re-release. If that happens, it would become the first movie to reach 10 million viewers through a re-release.

COMMENTS:

-It's such a pity that 'Exit' didn't reach 10 million viewers.

-Hul.. 'Iron Man 3,' 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' and 'Exit' were all really fun to watch, thoughㅜㅜㅜ

-'Bohemian Rhapsody' was released 8 years ago already?? That's crazy.

-Did that many people actually watch 'Exit'?

-I actually watched the first 5 movies in the theatersㅋㅋㅋ

-Hul... I thought 'Exit' and 'Snowpiercer' both surpassed 10 million viewers.

-'Exit' probably would've passed 10 million viewers if it had stayed in theaters just abit longer.

-Hul... 9 million people watched 'Snowpiercer'?

-'Exit' was really good. I've watched all of these movies except 'Iron Man 3.'

-Wow, I’ve watched every single movie listed there.

-If only 'Exit' had a better poster, it might've done even better.

-I didn't know 'A Violent Prosecutor' actually did that well. I hardly ever heard people around me talk about it.

-Whoa... I watched 'Bohemian Rhapsody' 3 timesㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-'Bohemian Rhapsody' stayed in theaters for quite a long time, though.

-Reaching 10 million viewers really isn't easy.

Continue reading Movies that failed to reach 10 million viewers, only reached the 9-million-viewers range
,

Apologizes for blocking traffic for MV shoot ... Lisa compensates Thai shop owners with 'one month's salary'

SOURCE: MV 촬영으로 통행 막아 죄송…리사, 태국 상점들에 '한 달 치 급여' 보상

BLACKPINK Lisa's generous gesture is becoming a hot topic.

On the 2nd (local time), Hong Kong's South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that Lisa paid 20,000 THB (about 750,000 KRW) to each shop owner in exchange for occupying the streets of Chinatown in Bangkok while filming her new MV, 'Rockstar.'

Lisa filmed the 'Rockstar' MV fon Yaowarat Road in Bangkok, Thailand, from 2 AM to 5 AM on May 3. Although the filming took place during hours when most shops were normally closed, all businesses in the area temporarily halted operations for the filming.

As a result, Lisa reportedly paid 20,000 THB (about 750,000 KRW) in compensation to each shop owner who couldn't open their business. She also offered 1,000 THB (about 37,000 KRW) to passersby as an apology for the inconvenience caused.

The 20,000 THB compensation is said to be more than a typical month's wage in Thailand, which is drawing significant attention to Lisa's generous gesture.

Meanwhile, 'Rockstar' is the first solo song released under LLOUD, the company Lisa established for her solo activities. After its release on June 28, it has ranked high on the US Spotify Global Chart and is also gaining great popularity in South Korea.

https://www.news1.kr/entertain/music/5468878

Bangkok's Chinatown:


Lisa's MV:


Even though the filming took place at night when shops are usually closed, they had to close earlier than usual and accommodate lightings. That's why Lisa compensated them with the equivalent of a month's salary (This article is from 2024)

COMMENTS:

-I think this is what you should do when you're renting out the whole street. Good good.

-Whoa... I just visited Bangkok recently. You're telling me that she actually cleared that crowded street for a shoot? Lisa's status is truly incredibleㄷㄷㄷ

-Crazy. She's a superstar.

-That is impressive.

-This way it's a win-win for everyone. I think people wouldn't complaint either.

-She could've just compensated them for a week, but a whole month?? The nearby shops hit the jackpotㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-World-class stars are different.

-Lisa is seriously so cool and kind. She's absolutely the best.

-Lisa is so intelligent. Being considerate is also a form of intelligence.

-So the average monthly salary there is 750,000 KRW...




Continue reading Apologizes for blocking traffic for MV shoot ... Lisa compensates Thai shop owners with 'one month's salary'
,

AOMG introduces its first-ever girl crew, 'KEYVEATZ' ... Set to debut in late April




SOURCE: AOMG, 창사 이래 첫 걸 크루 '키비츠' 선보인다…4월 말 전격 데뷔

AOMG's first-ever girl crew, KEYVEATZ, will officially debut at the end of April.

On the 10th, global label AOMG announced, "Our first girl crew has finalized the team name KEYVEATZ and its five-member lineup. KEYVEATZ is currently speeding up final preparations with the goal of debuting in late April. Please show us your anticipation and interest."

KEYVEATZ is gaining attention as the first girl crew introduced by AOMG since its establishment and is drawing attention as the next act in AOMG 2.0’s rebranding project, "Make It New." Along with their outstanding skills and trendy personalities, KEYVEATZ plans to build its own distinct artistry and team identity.

Previously, the faces of three members were revealed through the "2025 AOMG Global Crew Audition" casting film, raising expectations. Although all information, including their names, has not yet been disclosed, the three members captured the public's attention with their attractive visuals and trendy vibes alone. In fact, the casting film video surpassed 7 million views across the official channels in about a week.

As the three members proved their buzz through the casting film, they are now joined by two new faces, raising anticipations. People are also curious about the meaning behind their unique team name KEYVEATZ and how it will be expressed through their music and performances.

While preparing for their official debut in late April, KEYVEATZ plans to continue communicating with fans by regularly releasing diverse content through AOMG's official accounts.

Continue reading AOMG introduces its first-ever girl crew, 'KEYVEATZ' ... Set to debut in late April