'43 billion KRW lawsuit' Danielle claims: "ADOR intends to prolong the case ... Damaging my career"

SOURCE: '430억 손배소' 다니엘 "어도어, 소송 장기화 의도…활동 피해" 주장

Former NewJeans' member Danielle has stated her position regarding the massive damages lawsuit filed by ADOR, a label under HYBE.

During the first preparatory hearing held on the morning of the 26th at the Seoul Central District Court, Danielle's legal representative argued, "Given the nature of being an idol, damage is inevitable if the lawsuit is prolonged," adding, "Even though the plaintiff is fully aware that a key period of her career could be wasted, they appear to be intentionally delaying the case."

Furthermore, they stated, "The fact that the defendants are not only Danielle, but also her family and former CEO Min Heejin, can be interpreted as an intention to prolong the case." Regarding the request to postpone the hearing, they added, "It seems like a move to keep the lawsuit going for a long time."

Danielle's side requested the court, "The main issues have already been organized and a significant amount of evidence has been submitted. There is no delay the hearing to secure additional material. We hope the case quickly reaches a conclusion through intensive hearings."

ADOR notified Danielle of the termination of her exclusive contract in December last year and filed for damages. The agency claimed they were the main cause of disruptions to group activities, saying, "We plan to hold one of Danielle's family members and former CEO Min Heejin legally responsible for causing this dispute and for NewJeans' departure and delayed return."

In November 2024, NewJeans' members declared the termination of their contracts, arguing that ADOR had violated their exclusive agreements, and demanded the reinstatement of former CEO Min Heejin, which was rejected. ADOR filed a lawsuit in December the same year to confirm the validy of the contracts, and the first trial court ruled that the contracts were valid. That ruling became final without an appeal.

Since then, some members have taken steps to return. Haein and Hyerin were the first to express their intention to resume activities through ADOR, followed by Hanni. Minji is still in discussions regarding her return, while Danielle was notified of the termination of her exclusive contract.

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'43 billion KRW damages lawsuit' ADOR says: "Settlement is possible" ... Min Heejin's side, who suggested it first, is bewildered

SOURCE: ‘430억 손배소’ 어도어 측 “합의 가능”…먼저 제안한 민희진 측 “당혹”

ADOR, the agency of the group NewJeans, mentioned the possibility of a settlement regarding the 43 billion KRW damages lawsuit filed against former member Danielle and former ADOR CEO Min Heejin.

On the morning of the 26th, the Seoul Central District Court held the first preparatory hearing for the damages lawsuit filed by ADOR against Danielle and Min Heejin.

When the court asked, "Is there a possibility of settlement?" ADOR responded, "We don't see it as completely impossible."

In response, Danielle's side stated, "This is the first time we've heard the plaintiff (ADOR) mention a settlement, given that they terminated the exclusive contract and filed a lawsuit seeking a large penalty."

ADOR then explained, "By saying settlement is not impossible, we mean that as the lawsuit progresses and arguments are exchanged, there may be opportunities to discuss mediation or settlement. This case doesn't necessarily have to end with a court ruling. It could change depending on the trial process."

They added, "Our point is that the outcome of this case does not determine the group's return. That issue should be discussed separately from the lawsuit."

Danielle's side countered, "Denielle expressed her intention to return, but this case proceeded because the plaintiff terminated her contract."

Min Heejin's side stated, "It's bewildering that they are bringing up the possibility of settlement now, given that the trial is underway and this position has already been expressed before. We will review this and announce our position."

Previously, NewJeans' members declared the termination of their exclusive contracts with ADOR in 2024 due to a breakdown of trust, but the court ruled that their contracts were still valid. Afterward, Haerin and Hyein returned to ADOR, followed by Hanni.

On the other hand, Danielle ultimately failed to reach a final agreement on her exclusive contract with ADOR and left the group. ADOR announced they had notified Danielle of her contract termination last December and filed a 43 billion KRW lawsuit in penalties and damages against Danielle, one of her family members, and Min Heejin. The damages claimed against Min Heejin alone are reported to be around 10 billion KRW.

Meanwhile, while the court dismissed HYBE's lawsuit to confirm the termination of the shareholders' agreement against Min Heejin and two others in February. At the same time, the court ruled in favor of Min Heejin in her lawsuit regarding put-option rights, ordering HYBE to pay approximately 25.6 billion KRW. HYBE has since appealed this decision.

Following this, Min Heejin held a press conference and made a shocking proposal: she would give up the 25.6 billion KRW put option payment from HYBE if all lawsuits against her, NewJeans, and related parties were withdrawn. However, ADOR did not accept this offer.

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ADOR: "The 43 billion KRW damages lawsuit doesn't determine Danielle's entertainment activities ... She can decide for herself"

SOURCE: 어도어 측 "430억 손배소, 다니엘 연예활동 좌우하지 않아…본인 결정 가능"

ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE, has refuted claims that they are intentionally delaying the 430 billion KRW damages lawsuit filed against NewJeans' ex-member Danielle, her family, and former ADOR CEO Min Heejin (currently CEO of OOAK Records).

On the morning of the 26th, during a preparatory hearing at the Seoul Central District Court, ADOR stated, "This lawsuit for damages and penalties do not determine Danielle's entertainment activities."

Danielle's side argued, "This case was filed by the plaintiff. They judged that there was a major violation of contract and notified her of termination. If so, the reasons for that termination should already be established. They shouldn't be searching for evidence through the lawsuit. It has already been three months since this case began, the plaintiff should already have the evidence. We are requesting a set schedule so the plaintiff can submit the materials and we can respond accordingly."

In response, ADOR countered, "They are linking Danielle's activities to this case, but this is a lawsuit for damages and penalties. It does not determine the defendant's career. The defendant can decide for herself whether to continue her entertainment activities."

Hearing this, Danielle's side pushed back, saying, "If Danielle resumes her activities, the plaintiff will undoubtedly raise objections and pick a fight."

Last December, ADOR terminated Danielle's exclusive contract and filed a lawsuit for damages. At the time, ADOR stated, "We plan to hold one of Danielle's family members and former CEO Min Heejin legally responsible for causing this dispute and for NewJeans' departure and delayed return."

Previously, NewJeans' members had demanded the reinstatement of former CEO Min Heejin, who was dismissed due to conflicts with HYBE, but this was not accepted. In November 2024, they claimed their contracts were terminated due to ADOR's violations. ADOR insisted the contracts were still valid and filed a lawsuit to confirm the contracts' validity in December. The court sided with ADOR, ruling that the contracts were still valid.

Haerin and Hyein were the first to announce their return through ADOR, followed by Hanni. Minji is still in discussions regarding her return. However, ADOR has notified Danielle of the termination of her exclusive contract, drawing significant attention.

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'35 y.o' Irene couldn't avoid being nagged over marriage ... Left speechless by 'fertility window' comment

SOURCE: '35세' 아이린, 결혼 잔소리 못 피했다…"가임기" 발언에 말문 막혀

Red Velvet's Irene appeared flustered during a conversation about marriage.

On the 25th, a video titled 'After Dubai Chewy Cookie and Bomdong Bimbimbap, it's definitely Irene x Grandma' was posted on Kim Youngok's Youtube channel.

On this day, Kim Youngok warmly welcomed Irene and praised her by saying, "You look even prettier in person." When Irene mentioned her hobby is just 'lying down,' Kim Youngok offered a warm advice, saying, "If you stay like that, you lose energy. It's good to move your body often, aside from resting time."

During their conversation, the topic of marriage naturally came up. When Kim Youngok asked, "Have you thought about marriage?" Irene trailed off, saying, "I'll get married someday, but not right now." In response, Kim Youngok added a realistic comment, saying, "You should consider your fertility window," which left Irene covering her face and laughing, unable to continue speaking.

The two also talked about recent food trends and memes. Kim Youngok shared that she had tried Dubai Chewy Cookie herself and joked, "It felt like eating a handful of sand," drawing laughter. Meanwhile, Irene caused an explosion of laughter when she admitted, "I only heard about Bomdong Bibimbap for the first time yesterday," showing that she was a bit behind on the trends.

Kim Youngok also expressed surprise at their 54-year age difference. Despite this, the conversation remained warm and lively, showing enjoyable cross-generational empathy and delightful chemistry.

Meanwhile, Irene is set to make a comback onthe 30th with her first full-length album, 'Biggest Fan.'

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Kim Youngdae and Lee Naeun spark dating rumors after being spotted on a date ahead of military enlistment ... "Just close friends"

SOURCE: [단독]김영대·이나은, 입대 전 데이트 포착에 열애 의혹…“친한 친구 사이”

Actor Kim Youngdae (3) and actress Lee Naeun (27), formerly of the group APRIL, were spotted spending time together. With about a month left before his military enlistment, the two were seen meeting closely, leading to dating rumors. However, both sides denied it, saying they are 'just friends.'

According to Star Day on the 26th, Kim Youngdae and Lee Naeun were seen spending their time together on the afternoon of the 25th at a drugstore near Gwangnaru in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.

According to witnesses, the two visited the store around 4PM, when there were relatively few people, and enjoyed shopping trip for daily items like toothbrushes. They were wearing casual running clothes with caps pulled down, and instead of hiding their faces with masks, they appeared comfortable and affectionate like any ordinary couple while browsing the store.

Reportedly, they also created an atmosphere closer than just friends as they chatted warmly throughout the shopping trip and even helped choose items for each other. Gwangjin-gu, where Kim Youngdae lives, and Guri, where Lee Naeun spends most of her time, are neighboring areas separated by the Han River, making it easy for them to share daily routines or light exercise.

Their connection dates back to the 2019 MBC 'Extraordinary You,' where they acted as a couple. They reportedly have remained in contact since then, and now they are drawing attention with this recent meeting just before his enlistment.

Regarding this, Kim Youngdae's side initially told Star Today, "We don't know the details as it's the artist's private life," and latter added, "They are close acquaintances who have known each other for a long time." Lee Naeun's side also stated, "They often run together with several other people," and clarified, "They are not dating. They are just close friends."

Born in 1996, Kim Youngdae is scheduled to enlist for active duty this April. He debuted in 2017 through the web drama 'Secret Crushes: Special Edition,' and solidified his position as lead actor through 'Extraordinary You' and 'Penthouse' series. Recently, he has been meeting global audiences through TVING's 'Dear X' and Netflix's 'Boyfriend on Demand.'

Lee Naeun also gained recognition after landing her first leading role in 'Extraordinary You.' Since then, she has continued her acting career in dramas like 'The Defects.' Regarding past allegations of internal conflict within her group, the legal dispute concluded with her being cleared of charges. She is currently appearing on the variety show 'Trend Shopper Season 5.'

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'38 year old' G.NA is making a return 10 years after prostitution fine? "Madness. Diet"

SOURCE: '38세' 지나, 성매매 벌금형 10년만 복귀하나 "광기·다이어트"

Singer G.NA has shared a meaningful update on her recent whereabouts.

On the 25th, G.NA posted a short video saying, "If you want to go back to your old body, start dieting now." In the video, she is seen taking a photo at the gym after finishing a workout. Despite having no makeup on, her unchanging youthful beauty draws attention.

On the 23rd, G.NA also posted a video with the caption "2AM. Madness." In the video, she is seen humming a song while focusing intensely on working on music. This has led to speculation that she may be preparing for a comeback while working on music and managing her physical appearance.

Born in 1987, G.NA debuted in 2010 with 'I'll Back Off So You Can Live Better' and gained popularity with hits like 'Black & White' and 'Top Girl.' However, she halted her activities in 2016 after being sentenced to a 2 million KRW fine on charges of overseas prostitution.

In 2017, G.NA expressed her frustration, claiming everything was just a rumor, but the public sentiment remained cold. The public is now interested on whether her new updates are opening the door for a possible comeback.

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Lee Minjung mentions her son's career path despite going to an international school that costs 35 million KRW per year: "Basketball player? NO"

SOURCE: 이민정, '연 3500만 원 국제 학교' 아들 진로 언급 "농구 선수? NO"

Actress Lee Minjung spoke about her son's future career path.

On the 24th, Lee Minjung showed herself visiting her favorite Kimbap spots on her Youtube channel. After getting a health checkup, she bought king prawn tempura kimbap from a snack shop near her home and shared that it's what she eats most often when heading to filming locations.

Holding up a roll that costs 7,000 KRW, she showed off the shrimp tempura inside and ate in one bite for a mukbang. Before a shoot, she also went to Cheongdam-dong for makeup and ate spicy dried squid kimbap from a nearby shop, smiling happily while showing the sliced pieces.

On another day, she said, "I came to Eunpyeong-gu to drop my son off at an elementary basketball tournament. This is crab mayo kimbap from a nearby shop I like," lifting it up for the camera. Despite the cold weather, she wore a black puffer jacket and enthusiastically reviewed the kimbap.

Regarding her son's future, she stated, "Because we go to games like this, people sometimes make it seem like Junhu is becoming a basketball player, but that's not the case. Junhu is just an ordinary student. Basketball is more like a hobby for him."

The next day, Lee Minjung and Junhu showed off a gift they received and unboxed it. Curious about what was inside, she asked and Junhu confidently replied, "It's pistachio cream and fried kadayif noodles." After taking a bite, both cheered and made everyone laugh by showing the chocolate powder on their lips.

While on a train to Busan for an event, Lee Minjung communicated with subscribers through her phone to avoid making noise. She wrote, "By the way, I see 'Single's Inferno' on TV these days. How can being single be hell? Isn't being single definitely like heaven? Both my kids are sick. I'm exhausted. So I'm just venting a bit," drawing attention.

Meanwhile, it was revealed that her son Junho attends an international school in Daechi-dong, with annual tuition reportedly around 30 to 35 million KRW.

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'37kg' Park Minyoung reveals frightening accident during underwater filming ... "Because of my low weight, my body wouldn't float after diving. I almost died"

SOURCE: '37kg' 박민영, 수중 촬영 중 아찔 사고.."낮은 체중 탓 잠수후 몸 안 떠, 죽을 뻔했다"

Actress Park Minyoung shared a terrifying story during a drama filming.

On the 24th, a video titled "Riding the salon breeze, Park Minyoung and Wi Hajoon set sail energetically!" was posted on Youtube. In the video, Park Minyoung and Wi Hajoon appeared on 'Salon Drip' as the stars of the drama 'Siren's Kiss.'

Park Minyoung recalled a terrifying moment during the filming of her previous work, 'Marry My Husband.' She surprised everyone by saying, "There was a scene where I had to jump into the water without a breathing device to pull a friend out. I filmed it myself without a stunt double."

She continued, "My eyesight isn't great, and I took out my contact lenses, so I had to act while relying on faint lights. Halfway through, I couldn't endure it anymore, so I tried to come up for air. In that moment, I almost died," adding, "Because I was so light at the time, I had to wear weights to stay down. That made it harder for me to rise to the surface quickly. Filming that scene made me realize that being an actor is never easy."

When Wi Hajoon admired her, saying, " It's amazing that you did that yourself," she replied, "There are stunt doubles, but it's too obvious when they're used." She made everyone laugh by adding, "I'm actually good at swimming and I like working out. But since them, I don't stay I'm good at swimming anymore. Now if someone asks if I'm good at any sports, I just say no," drawing laughter.

She also shared, "Even though 'High Kick!' was also difficult to film, it was a gift that opened up my life. 'Sungkyunkwan Scandal' was also the project that marked the second chapter of my acting career," adding, "The projects I struggled through are the ones that leave positive impacts and make me dream again. That's why I keep on taking new challenges."

Meanwhile, Park Minyoung previously revealed that she lost her weight to 37kg to portray a terminally ill character in tvN's 'Marry My Husband' back in January 2024.

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SHINee Onew faced serious health risks ... His 'extremely skinny' days that led to a hiatus: "I only ate sweets"

SOURCE: 샤이니 온유, 건강 위험했다...활동 중단 부른 '뼈말라' 시절 "단것만 먹어"

SHINee's Onew opened up about the difficult time he faced when his health deteriorated.

On the 24th, Onew appeared as a guest in the video posted on the Youtube channel 'Saego F5' as part of the content series DuckBapJip.

When Changmin asked, "I heard you like sweet things," Onew replied, "I've come to love sweets too much. There was even a time when I thought I could live by just eating sugary foods." He added, "I actually survived just by eating cake. But my health was really bad back then."

In response, Changmin said, "I was really really worried when you lost a lot of weight. It was serious. At the time, everyone said it was dangerous." Onew responded, "Back then, I really loved sweets. Nowadays, I'm balancing proper exercise with a healthy diet."

Changmin emphasized once again, "You have to eat well."

Previously, Onew took a temporary hiatus for health reasons after the release of SHINee's 8th full-length album 'HARD.' When he later appeared on a broadcast, his noticeably gaunt appearance caused a lot of concern among fans.

Meanwhile, Onew will hold a solo fan meeting titled '2026 ONEW FANMEETING 'TOUGH LOVE' in Seoul' on April 11th at the KBS Arena in Seoul. The fan meeting tour will cover five cities in Asia, starting in Taipei on April 3rd, followed by Seoul, Hong Kong on April 18th, Osaka from April 24th to 26th, and Tokyo from May 13th to 14th.

With 'TOUGH LOVE,' in which Onew wrote all the lyrics and participated in composing for the first time since his debut, he showed off his global presence by breaking his own first-week sales record and topped the iTunes 'Top Albums' chart in nine countries. The title track of the same name also reached No. 1 on Bugs TOP 100, proving its strong popularity.

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"Dairy cow" "She liked me" ... Jeon Somin expresses discomfort over Super Junior Eunhyuk's remarks, fans also think it's rude

SOURCE: “젖소” “날 좋아했다” 전소민, 슈주 은혁 발언에 불쾌감...팬들도 “무례”

Actress Jeon Somin shared an unpleasant experience while recalling her school days with Super Junior's Eunhyuk.

On the 24th, Jeon Somin and Kim Doyeon appeared as guests on MBC FM4U 'Kim Shinyoung's Hope Song at Noon.'

During the broadcast, a listener asked, "Super Junior's Eunhyuk was your classmate back in elementary and middle school. Did he stand out even back then?" Jeon Somin recalled, "Eunhyuk really did stand out. He was popular since elementary school. He was in the school's dance club."

In particular, Jeon Somin revealed a story about meeting Eunhyuk again later a a broadcasting station, saying, "I was happy to see him, but he called me by a nickname I didn't even remember. Since my name is Jeon Somin, my friends would call me 'Jeon-So' for short, and eventually they called me 'Jeot-so' (NB: Dairy cow). It's very unpleasant."

She added, "Because he suddenly called me that at the station, thing became a bit awkward between us."

Once these remarks were aired, listeners and even Eunhyuk's fans showed concern, saying things like, "Jeon Somin must've been really uncomfortable," and "Eunhyuk should be more careful with his words."

The connection between the two has gone viral before. In 2017, Jeon Somin reunited with Eunhyuk on SBS 'Running Man.' At the time, Yesung exposed him by saying, "Eunhyuk said that back when they were in school, Jeon Somin liked him."

Eunhyuk joked, "Her nickname in elementary school was 'Dairy Cow," adding, "She liked me back then." Jeon Somin fired back, "Didn't you like me too? You even gave me a Christmas card," showing off their playful chemistry.

As classmates since elementary school, Jeon Somin and Eunhyuk's connection has been revealed several times through various broadcasts. Following these latest remarks, their past stories are being revisited again.

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Popular girl group member reveals her weight during promotions: "Maintained 43kg. If I weighed 48kg, that means I'm a f*cking pig"

SOURCE: 인기 女걸그룹, 활동 몸무게 밝혔다 "43kg 유지, 48kg면 X돼지"

Jo Hyunyoung, formerly of the group Rainbow, shared an update after successful diet.

On the 24th, a video titled "Dindin and Jo Hyunyoung who starred in 'We Got Married' are now talking about real marriage" was posted on her Youtube channel, 'Just Jo Hyunyoung.'

The video shows Dindin and Jo Hyunyoung working on a remake of the song 'If I Were Born Again' and filming the music video. Known to be close friends, the two couldn't hide their awkwardness during the unexpectedly sweet atmosphere, which made everyone laugh.

The production team watching them laughed, saying, "We can tell you two are really close because you guys talk about marriage and having kids." Jo Hyunyoung responded, "It's because we share the same concerns," earning sympathy.

The production team also pointed her changed appearance, saying, "You've lost so much more weight compared to the previous music video." Jo Hyunyoung replied, "I was a real f*cking pig bag then," making everyone laugh.

She continued, "That was really my peak. I was at 48kg then. Now I'm 44kg. I lost 4kg." She added, "I used to maintain 43kg for a long time, but now even if I lose weight, it doesn't easily go back down to 43kg. I think it's because I'm getting older. I feel like my average weight increases by 1kg every year."

In response, the production team joked, "Then by the time you 'go,' you'll be 7kg," drawing laughter.

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Soyou talks about body changes after dieting ... "I get cold easily and have gained some weight back"

SOURCE: 소유, 다이어트 후 체질 변화…“추위 많이 타고 다시 살도 올라”

Soyou shared updates about her recent condition and how her body has changed since her diet.

On the 23rd, a video titled "They say moxibustion rooms are trending these days? | Soyou's detox reveal" was posted on her Youtube channel.

In the video, she said, "Wellness is trending. Apparently, moxibustion rooms are part of the Gen Z's wellness style," and shared her experience trying moxibustion and sitz bath.

That day, she received moxibustion with red bean pouches placed on her shoulders and soles to raise her body temperature. The experience was so relaxing that Soyou asked, "Is it okay if I fall asleep during this?"

While undergoing moxibustion, Soyou also talked about how her body has changed compared to the past. She stated, "I usually don't turn on the heater in winter," adding, "After losing weight, my constitution changed, so I get cold more easily now."

She continued, "Medically, they say sleeping at 18-19°C helps with weight loss." Trying moxibustion for the first time, she smelled the mugwort and said, "I love this kind of thing," expressing her satisfaction.

She also explained why she has become so interested in 'wellness.' She began by saying, "I love Bali," adding, "After working out at the gym,, there are wet and dry saunas and a pool. If I go into an ice bath and then use the sauna repeatedly, I feel like my energy is boosted."

When the production team asked whether her sweat levels changed after her body transformation, Soyou replied, "I've gained a bit of weight back, so I think it has returned to how it was."

She also recalled her past health management experiences, saying, "I tried enzyme therapy when it was hot. I felt a pressing sensation, but I endured it," adding, "Salt water was even harder."

Meanwhile, Soyou previously revealed that she had lost about 20kg.

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Park Minyoung: "Every rookie actresses applied for 'High Kick!' back then"

SOURCE: 박민영 "거침없이 하이킥, 당시 여자 신인 배우 모두 지원했다"

Actress Park Minyoung shared behind-the-scenes stories from the popular sitcom 'High Kick!'

On the 24th, a video titled "Riding the salon breeze, Park Minyoung and Wi Hajoon set sail energetically!" was posted on Youtube. In the video, Park Minyoung and Wi Hajoon appeared on 'Salon Drip' as the stars of the drama 'Siren's Kiss.'

In the video, Jang Doyeon said, "You've done many projects, but the characters that were especially impressive were your debut in 'High Kick!' and 'Sungkyunkwan Scandal.'

When Jang Doyeon added, "Even though you were a student in 'High Kick!', you had an aura," Park Minyoung replied, "That's right. That's why I suddenly turned into a 20-year-old in the middle of the show," drawing laughter.

When asked, "Did you know from the start that Yumi (played by Park Minyoung) was a character with a twist?", she answered, "I actually found out about it later. At the time, we often only received scripts week by week. The scripts came out only a week at a time."

Regarding the fact that Yumi was later identified as a spy and being 20 years old, Park Minyoung shared, "In 'High Kick!', we had to keep acting almost improvisationally. Because the schedule was extremely intense as it aired five times a week, it would be hard to film in today's environment. Back then, we filmed almost every day and stayed up all night every night."

Additionally, Park Minyoung shared a behind-the-scenes story about the 'Run, Yumi' character from 'High Kick!.' She revealed there was a short scene of her running. Director Kim Byungwook liked her running posture so much that he had her record a theme song and created the 'Run, Yumi' character.

She added, "Director Kim Byungwook is famous for having a great eye, so most rookie actresses at the time applied for 'High Kick!' auditions. I even went through four or five rounds of auditions."

Meanwhile, Park Minyoung and Wi Hajoon are currently starring in tvN's 'Siren's Kiss.' The drama is a deadly romantic thriller that follows Cha Wooseok (played by Wi Hajoon), a man investigating insurance fraud, as he digs into a woman suspected of being a culprit, Han Seol-ah (played by Park Minyoung).

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An audience filming someone other than IVE at IVE's concert

 SOURCE: 아이브 콘서트에서 아이브 말고 다른 사람을 찍는 관객

내앞에아기다이브어머님계셨는데다들아이브찍고있을때어머님은콘서트내내다른구역에있는그아이만을찍고계셨음…….🥺🥺 pic.twitter.com/AcOl2seLLF

— 채아 (@lciazt) March 23, 2026

There was a mom of a Baby DIVE sitting in front of me. While everyone else was filming IVE, she spent the entire concert filming her child in a different section…….🥺🥺 

A Baby DIVE's mom filming her own bias...

It would be wonderful to have a childhood memory of colorful balloons falling in a huge venue like that, while watching the prettiest Unnies that I loved the mostㅜㅜ

COMMENTS:

-ㅠㅠㅠㅠ That child is so loved.

-A mother's bias is her own childㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-My friend also went to an IVE's concert and her Instagram story was entirely filled with nothing but photos of her daughter🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 That made me realize that's what a mother's love looks like.

-This is what a mother's love isㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-They are both looking at their own bias😭

-I used to get annoyed when my mom kept filming meㅠㅠㅠㅠ Now I suddenly regret it

-To a mom, her daughter is the brightest star and her forever biasㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Whoa... This is loveㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-This is making me want a daughter so badㅠㅠ... I want to be a mom who fangirls over her daughter too.

-ㅠㅠ I wonder if they couldn't get seats in the same section? Or maybe she gave her child the better seat on purpose?

-I miss my mom...ㅠㅠㅠ

-My child is my bias. We are all someone's bias.

-Ah... This is so romantic.

-My mom and I once went to a concert of a singer my mom likes. It was the first time I saw her smile that widely...ㅠ I should've filmed it. 

 

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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

Continue reading 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

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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