2PM Nichkhun addresses stalking incident ... JYP: "This is clearly a crime. Legal action is underway"

SOURCE: 2PM 닉쿤, 스토킹 피해 호소..JYP "명백한 범죄, 법적 조치 중"[전문]

As 2PM's member Nichkhun has spoken out about being a victim of stalking, his agency JYP Entertainment is proceeding with legal action.

On the 18th, JYP Entertainment announced, "We have recently confirmed stalking behavior that violate the privacy and threatens the safety of a 2PM's member. It was confirmed that someone followed the artist's movements for a long time, used threatening words and actions, and repeatedly attempted to approach him."

They continued, "We consider this a serious matter that threatens the physical and mental safety of the artist. We have secured relevant evidence and are proceeding with legal action."

They also emphasized, "If the same or similar stalking behavior occurs again in the future, we will take immediate additional legal action without leniency. Continuous tailing, tracking, and sharing such informations to the point of interfering the artist's daily life are clearly criminal acts."

They added, "We prioritize the protection of our artist's personal rights and safety above all else. We will respond strongly to any violations without exception."

Previously, on the 15th, Nichkhun shared on his social media, saying, "I was stalked and followed by someone who claimed to be a fan while taking a walk near my house last night."

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Choi Jisoo: "Student loans of 50 million KRW ... Finally paid it all off this May"

SOURCE: [TVis] 최지수 “학자금 5000만 원... 올해 5월 드디어 완납” (유퀴즈)

Choi Jisoo shared the story of how she paid off her student loans, which reached 50 million KRW.

On the 18th, actress Choi Jisoo appeared on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block."

On this day, Choi Jisoo shared, "My college tuition was about 4.5 million KRW per semester," and added, "Because I stayed in college for a long time, my student loans had piled up to nearly 50 million KRW by the time I graduated."

She continued, "From the age of 28, I began receiving messages reminding the repayment," and added, "That's when I thought, 'I need to pay this back quickly.' I felt like I had become a debtor," expressing her honest feelings."

She looked back on the time she worked tirelessly to repay the loans. Choi Jisoo said, "Since I was 20, there's almost no part-time job that I haven't tried," revealing that she worked various jobs including wearing mascot costumes, working at logistics center, factories, restaurants, and kids cafes.

She added, "I practiced my scripts on the subway or bus and worked part-time jobs six days a week. I used the remaining one day to go to auditions," describing the difficult times she went through. She added that she even continued her part-time jobs until just before the filming of 'Undercover Miss Hong.' Her long efforts are now about to pay off. Choi Jisoo revealed, "I will have fully repaid my student loans by this May," and Yoo Jaeseok cheered her on with a round of applause upon hearing this.

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"No problems with road closures for BTS concert in Gwanghwamun" ... Seoul citizens give 'thumbs up'

SOURCE: "BTS 광화문 공연, 도로 통제 불편 문제無"..서울 시민들도 '엄지 척'

Seoul citizens gave thumbs up and applauded BTS, who is preparing for a historic comeback at Gwanghwamun Square.

On the afternoon of the 18th, as stage construction was in full swing ahead of the concert, not only fans, but many Seoul citizens also came to watch. Citizens are seeing BTS' performance positively, considering the square's symbolic meaning and its contribution to raise the country's global status.

A woman in her 50s from Mapo-gu said, "I can really feel the prestige of our country." She added, "There are bound to be some side benefits from this, aren't there? I hope there will be more frequent concerts not only from BTS, but also from BLACKPINK, etc."

The woman also shared her thoughts on the road closures caused by the concert, saying, "It's a square, after all. It's meant for events like concerts, so I think a temporary inconvenience like this is not a problem at all," expressing her support for using the square as a concert venue.

A couple in their 60s from Gwanak-gu also took photos of the stage setup process. The husband shared a message of support to BTS, saying, "It's meaningful. I think they bring joy and hope to the people of our country during difficult times," expressing his gratitude to the group.

COMMENTS:

-? Guess I've become a Gyeonggi Province citizen then

-The media play is very HYBE-like.

-? I never gave a thumbs up, though? This is just making me angry.

-What are you talking about? Do you have any idea how many buses got delayed because of this?

-This is so f*cking inconvenient. It's really hard to go to and get off from work.

-Maybe those citizens in their 50s and 60s just don't feel the inconvenience...

-I wonder if those citizens in question actually existㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-When did you ever f*cking ask me??

-I'm the one who feels the inconvenience!!!!

-Stop with the lies!!! They blocked the entire square on Monday. Do you know how hard the commute was that day??

-Are they doing the media play already?

-As a Seoul citizen, I'm baffled.

-Cut the bullshit.

-More like middle finger up.

-Why are they doing media play like this? It just makes the group more unlikable.

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Seo Eunwoo's side: "Living in a welfare facility after giving birth ... Wants to communicate with the baby's father"

SOURCE: 서은우 측 "출산 후 복지시설서 생활…아기 아빠와 대화 원한다"

Influencer and participant of 'Heart Signal 3' Seo Eunwoo (32, formerly known as Seo Minjae) shared tat she has been living in a welfare facility after giving birth to her son and publicly requested communication with the child's biological father.

According to OSEN on the 18th, Seo Eunwoo's legal representative, ON Law Firm, stated, "There's only one thing that Seo Eunwoo wants now: a responsible attitude as the child's father, along with sincere communication and agreement."

They continued, "Seo Eunwoo recently gave birth and is currently raising the child alone at a welfare facility while her body has not yet fully recovered. There has been no discussion or agreement with the child's biological father regarding the birth or the care of the child." They emphasized, "Seo Eunwoo hopes for at least a minimal communication and consultation regarding the child's birth and care. She wants a sincere dialogue for the sake of the child, not an expansion of the legal dispute."

Currently, both sides are engaged in a legal battle. The child's biological father, A, is pursuing both civil and criminal legal action against Seo Eunwoo and has recently raised allegations of forging hospital documents. Seo Eunwoo's side denied these claims, saying, "The allegations of forging hospital documents is not true," and added, "We have not filed separate criminal charges or claims for damages against the other party. We have only filed a lawsuit to recognize paternity to protect the child's rights."

Previously, in May last year, Seo Eunwoo caused controversy by revealing the personal information about A, who was identified as her ex-boyfriend, while also revealing her pregnancy. In response, A filed charges against her for violations of anti-stalking law, confinement and assault, and defamation, leading to a legal dispute between the two sides.

Seo Eunwoo gave birth to her son last December and is reportedly continuing to raise him alone while communication with the father remains difficult.

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