Jung Chaeyeon to make a special appearance in 'The Miracles of the Namiya General Store' amidst IOI's reunion

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Singer and actress Jung Chaeyeon will be making a special appearance in 'The Miracles of the Namiya General Store.'

On the 26th, TenAsia reported that Jung Chaeyeon will continue her active promotions this year, balancing her career as both a singer and an actress. It has been confirmed that she will make a special appearance in 'The Miracles of the Namiya General Store.' An official told TenAsia, "Since the series is structured in an omnibus format, details such as which segment Jung Chaeyeon will appear and which actors she will work with will be revealed sequentially through the official broadcast."

'The Miracles of the Namiya General Store' is based on the novel by Japanese author Keigo Higashino. It tells the story of three thieves who hide in a mysterious general store that connects the past and present. As they respond to letters seeking advice, they face the secrets of miraculous connections tied to their own lives. The original novel was hugely popular, ranking as the No. 1 best-selling Japanese novel in Korea for 10 years, from 2007 to 2016. The Korean drama adaptation has already drawn attention following casting news of Lee Chaemin, Moon Sangmin, Kim Hyeyoon, Yeom Jungah, Ryu Seungryong, Kang Yooseok, and Go Ahsung.

Meanwhile, Jung Chaeyeon debuted in 2015 with the group DIA and gained major popularity after re-debuting as a member of IOI through Mnet's 'Produce 101' in 2016. She later signed with BH Entertainment and has focused on her acting career.

Jung Chaeyeon as expanded her filmography through various works such as 'The Golden Spoon,' 'Family by Choice,' and 'Beyond the Bar.' This year, she will also return to idol activities alongside acting, as IOI has confirmed a reunion to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary. The group is currently releasing teasers ahead of their comeback on the 19th of next month.

Jung Chaeyeon's acting schedule will also continue. She is set to star alongside Jung Gunjoo in 'M: Reboot' and is reportedly preparing to star in 'Greenlight' and 'Beyond the Bar 2.' With her special appearance in ''The Miracles of the Namiya General Store,' she is set to continue an even broader range of activities.

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36 y.o Bora reunites with her manager from her days in SISTAR after 16 years

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Singer and actress Yoon Bora (36), who debuted in 2010, is taking a new leap forward by reuniting with the manager who was with her from her debut through her peak years.

On the 23rd, The Entertainment announced, "We have recently signed an exclusive contract with Yoon Bora," and added, "We are happy to reconnect based on the strong trust built over a long time." The Entertainment is a management agency founded by CEO Kim Kanghyo, who accompanied SISTAR on their entire journey from their rookie days to becoming the 'Summer Queens.'

Yoon Bora and CEO Kim Kanghyo share a special bond. Bora has worked with CEO Kim since her trainee days, and after debuting with SISTAR in 2010, they built a strong relationship as an artist and manager.

After SISTAR disbanded in 2017, Bora transitioned into acting and has steadily built her filmography with roles in dramas such as 'Doctor Stranger,' 'A Korean Odyssey,' and 'God's Quiz: Reboot.' In particular, she drew attention for her role as nurse Joo Youngmi in 'Dr. Romantic' Season 2 and 3, further solidified her position as an actress with stable performances in works like 'Pale Moon.'

Through her reunion with veteran producer CEO Kim Kanghyo, who is known for strong planning skills and on-site expertise, Bora is expected to continue her activities in a more stable and systematic manner. Having already prove her stage presence again by releasing new music with SISTAR 19, anticipation is high for her diverse activities a her new agency.

The Entertainment stated, "We will fully support Yoon Bora across all fields, including acting, singing, and variety show, so that her diverse charms and potential can shine even brighter."

Yoon Bora plans to accelerate her activities while reviewing her next projects with The Entertainment.

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9 years together, Lee Kwangsoo and Lee Sunbin spotted on a Han River picnic ... "It's not marketing, we're just enjoying the spring"

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Lee Kwangsoo mentioned his date at the Han River with his girlfriend, Lee Sunbin.

On the 25th, a video titled 'Golden Friendship is Just an Excuse' featuring Park Boyoung, Kim Heewon, and Lee Kwangsoo was posted on the Youtube channel 'Ddeun Ddeun.'

In this video, Yoo Jaesuk teased Lee Kwangsoo regarding the recently viral sighting of his date with Lee Sunbin, saying, "I saw you doing some kind of marketing at the Han River recently," to which Lee Kwangsoo reacted, "Why is that marketing?" drawing laughter.

Yoo Jaesuk continued, "Sunbin was wearing a mask, but you had your face fully exposed." Lee Kwangsoo jokingly replied, "Well, the weather was nice... I was just..." But when the production team gave him meaningful looks, he added, "Why are you looking at me like that? It's not marketing. We were just enjoying the spring."

Previously, Lee Kwangsoo and Lee Sunbin were spotted enjoying a picnic at the Han River. The couple, who have been publicly dating for nine years, were seen spending a peaceful day together with their dog on a picnic mat.

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