Vata denies allegations of 'rebound dating' ... "Not worth addressing, breakup was 3 years ago"

SOURCE: [공식] '지예은♥' 바타, 환승연애 의혹 부인…"언급 가치 無, 결별 시기도 3년 전" (전문)

Dancer Vata's side, who is currently dating actress Ji Yeeun, has denied the allegations of rebound dating.

On the 15th, Vata's agency, ARA Entertainment, released an official statement, saying, "We have refrained from responding as it is not even worth addressing. However, as there have been cases where false posts were reported without filtering, we clearly state that these claims are groundless."

They continued, "Vata has never dated anyone for six years. His most recent relationship and breakup was three years ago. If the spread of such absurd false information continues, we will take strong legal action at the agency level."

Previously, Vata publicly confirmed his relationship with Ji Yeeun on the 13th. The two had been church friends before developing into a couple.

Afterward, posts made by an anonymous user on an online community since last July gained attention. The user claimed that Vata had been in a six-year relationship and raised 'rebound dating' allegations.

Meanwhile, Vata is the leader of the dance crew 'We Dem Boyz.' The crew gained recognition after finishing as runner-up on Mnet's 'Street Man Fighter' in 2022. Vata gained popularity for creating the choreography for Zico's 'New Thing' during a mission. Recently, he also gained attention for directing the choreography of BLACKPINK Jennie's hit song 'Like JENNIE.'

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'Rebound dating' suspicion resurfaces following Ji Yeeun♥Vata relationship confirmation ... "Leaving his girlfriend of 6 years?"

SOURCE: 지예은♥바타, 열애 인정에 ‘환승 의혹’ 성지글…“6년 사귄 여친 두고?”

As actress Ji Yeeun and choreographer Vata officially confirmed their relationship, a post from an online community has recently resurfaced, sparking controversy.

On the 13th, Ji Yeeun and Vata's agencies, CP Entertainment and ARA Entertainment, officially confirmed their relationship, stating, "The two, who had been colleagues, recently developed mutual feelings and are now seeing each other." The two, both born in 1994, reportedly met through their church and eventually became a couple.

However, right after their relationship was confirmed, posts written by an anonymous user since last July became the center of the attention. The user had documented their flirting stage and relationship development in detail, starting about 10 months before the official announcement.

The user claimed, "Choreographer Vata has a crush on Ji Yeeun," and "They are both very religious. They're always together at church," even accurately predicting that the two would go beyond friendship and become lovers. The post also gained credibility by mentioning how Vata came to handle the choreography for 'Chungju Ji-Ssi,' a project group formed by Ji Yeeun and Ji Sukjin.

September 6, 2025

Doesn't that Vata guy have a girlfriend?
Then why does he like Ji Yeeun? What a ridiculous guy

October 2, 2025

That choreographer Vata likes Ji Yeeunㅋㅋ
They go to the same church. He likes her, but he can't confess because he's afraid of getting rejected

October 2, 2025

It looks like Ji Yeeun and Vata are in the flirting stage
Same-age friends going to the same church. They got close while she was learning choreography from him since summer. They're saying they're just friends, but they're actually in the flirting stage. They are aware of it. As expected, there's no such thing as 'just friends' between a man and a woman.

October 2, 2025

I heard dancer Vata had a long-term girlfriend, I feel bad for her
This guy doesn't seem to have intentions to get married. He's flirting with a celebrity. He likes Ji Yeeun. If I were her, I'd break up with him. But his girlfriend has no idea.

October 6, 2025

Vata and Ji Yeeun are dating
I knew it. Vata broke up with his girlfriend, and since they kept hanging out together, it's no surprise they caught feelings. Especially since they go to the same church... Is Ji Yeeun too goot for him?ㅠ

October 6, 2025

Vata breaks up with his girlfriend and immediately started seeing Ji Yeeun
I knew he'd break up with his girlfriend, since he didn't seem to have intentions of marrying her even though they dated for a long time. Vata confessed. He was clearly very interested in her. He likes her a lot. As expected, you catch feelings when you go to the same church.

The issue lies in the 'rebound dating' allegations included in the posts. In October, the user claimed, "Vata became interested in Ji Yeeun right after he broke up with his girlfriend of six years," and added, "I feel sorry for the ex-girlfriend he dated for a long time." Since some details mentioned by the user, such as their church connection and choreography work were proven to be true, netizens are now speculating whether the timeline of the breakup and new relationship might also be accurate.

While some reacted by saying, "The post is so detailed that it's disappointing," others maintained a cautious attitude, saying, "It's just a subjective post from an anonymous community. We should refrain from groundless criticism."

Meanwhile, Ji Yeeun has established herself as a rising star through 'SNL Korea' and 'Running Man,' and is set to appear in the new Netflix show 'Yoo Jaesuk Camp' this Masy. Vata, the leaser of the crew 'We Dem Boyz,' has been active as a top choreographer after finishing as runner-up on Mnet's 'Street Man Fighter,' creating choreography fors Zico's 'New Things,' and Jennie's performances.

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'Sixth Sense' Jung Chulmin PD denies all charges at first trial for sexual assault: "No intention"

SOURCE: '식스센스' 정철민 PD, 강제추행 혐의 첫 공판서 "추행 의도 없었다" 전면 부인

Director of 'Sixth Sense,' Jung Chulmin PD, has been sent to trial on charges of sexual assault and denied all allegations during the first hearing.

On the 14th, the Seoul Western District Court held the first trial regarding sexual assault charges against Jung Chulmin PD. The trial was held privately due to the sensitivity of the matter, and the court requested reporters to leave, judging that it was inappropriate for detailed information to be disclosed externally.

It was reported that Jung PD's side admitted to some phyisical contact with the victim, but stated that 'there was no intention to harass.' Additionally, he had also requested a jury trial, but it was not accepted due to opposition from the victim's side, and the case will proceed as a standard trial.

Jung PD is accused of making unwanted physical contact with a victim, who had previously worked together with him on a program. The victim claims that on their way to a team dinner, Jung PD touched her shoulders, arms, and neck.

Previously, the police decided not to forward the case, stating there was insufficient evidence to prove his intention. However, after the victim filed an objection, the prosecutors re-examined the case, reversed the decision, and indicted Jung PD without detention in February.

Prosecutors believe the charges are valid based on CCTV analysis from the time, which showed the victim attempting to avoid the phyiscal contact.

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Hwasa rushed to the ER while moving a humidifier ... "Stepped on it while naked. Got 2nd-degree burns"

SOURCE: "알몸 상태로 밟아 2도 화상"...화사, 가습기 옮기다 응급실행

Singer Hwasa revealed that she suffered second-degree burns on the soles of her feet before a concert.

On the 14th, Hwasa appeared as a guest on MBC FM4U's 'Noon Song of Hope with Kim Shinyoung' and talked about plans for MAMAMOO's full-group activities and more.

During the show, a listener asked, "You were running around so coolly during the concert. Did you really have burns at that time?"

Regarding this, Hwasa explained, "I was moving a steam humidifier and spilled the water, then I stepped on it," adding, "Luckily, it touched my foot and not the rest of my body."

She drew attention by explaining the situation further, "I was naked while moving the humidifier. Since I only stepped on the spilled water, I was able to avoid even more severe burns."

Hwasa stated that she immediately received treatment in the ER for second-degree burns and has now fully recovered. She added, "The skin turned dark for a while, but now there are hardly any traces left."

Previously, Hwasa had mentioned on the web variety show 'Salon Drip' that she burned herself after stepping on a water from a steam humidifier that was over 100°C just one day before her concert.

At the time, Hwasa said, "The moment I stepped on it, it was so hot my mind went blank," and shared that she went to the hospital on the morning of the concert. She was diagnosed with second-degree burns, with blisters forming everywhere except her heel, but still went on stage wearing bandages and sneakers, which amazed everyone.

Meanwhile, MAMAMOO is set to make a full-group comeback and start a world tour this June to celebrate their 12th debut anniversary. 

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DKZ to end group activities ... Members to go separate ways starting in June

SOURCE: DKZ, 팀 활동 종료…6월부터 각자 길 걷는다

DKZ will be putting an end to their group activities after about seven years.

On the 15th, their agency, Dongyo Entertainment, announced in an official statemend, "After thorough discussions with the members, we have agreed to conclude group activities following the completion of scheduled activities through May 31, 2026."

They added, "We sincerely thank the members for the precious efforts and time they have shared with us. We also want to thank Dongari once again for accompanying them on this brilliant journey."

The five members will meet fans through individual activities starting this June. Among them, Jaechan and Juone have renewed their contracts with Dongyo Entertainment. The remaining three members will also continue their individual activities as artists under the agency.

The agency stated, "We will continue to provide full support for the activities of all five members. We ask for your unchanging love and support for the members as they shine in their respective paths."

DKZ debuted as DONGKIZ in 2019 and gained popularity with songs such as 'CRAZY NIGHT' and 'Cupid.'

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Moon Chaewon to marry a non-celebrity man in June

SOURCE: 문채원, 비연예인 남성과 6월 결혼

Actress Moon Chaewon (40) is getting married.

On the 15th, MyDaily reported that Moon Chaewon will be getting married to a non-celebrity man this June. It is said that the two have decided to get married after a fairly long period of dating.

Previously, Moon Chaewon had described her ideal type in various interviews, saying, "I don't like people who lie. I also prefer someone who doesn't use social media. Also, I feel more comfortable with someone introverted rather than extroverted." In last May, when asked if she had a boyfriend on SNL Korea 7, she replied, "Even if I did, wouldn't I not be able to say so?" essentially admitting that she was in a relationship.

Moon Chaewon debuted in 2007 through the SBS sitcom 'Mackerel Run' and has since appeared in dramas such as 'Painter of the Wind,' 'Brilliant Legacy,' 'The Princess' Man,' 'The Innocent Man,' 'Good Doctor,' 'Flower of Evil,' 'Payback: Money and Power,' and movies 'War of the Arrows,' 'Love Forecast,' 'Fengshui,' and more. Her most recent work is the movie 'Heartman,' which was released early this year.

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Yoon Eunhye shares struggles from 30 years in the entertainment industry: "I always feel depressed ... Low self-esteem"

SOURCE: 윤은혜, 연예계 생활 30년 고충 "늘 우울감…자존감 낮아"

Singer and actress Yoon Eunhye opened up about her struggles in the entertainment industry.

On the 14th, a video titled 'Ep 7. Everything has an end! (Rejecting college drinking parties, making friends in middle school, career anxiety, etc.) | Yoon Eunhye's sleepless night' was posted on her Youtube channel 'Eunhye Log In.'

In the video, Yoon Eunhye read a story from subscribers and offered advices. One subscriber, a piano major, shared that they feel stressed about achieving good results among their talenteed peers.

Yoon Eunhye started by saying that she could relate to the story, saying, "Because of the nature of my profession, I am constantly being evaluated. And I've been in that kind of environment for nearly 30 years."

She continued, "I've always had feelings of depression because of that. That's why my self-esteem is very low, even now."

She added, "But I like this job. Even though I feel frustrated, disappointed, failed, and sad, I still like this job. When things get really hard, I sometimes think 'I don't want to do anything.' But I still enjoy my job and I personally think I'm good at it. I'm not forcing myself to do it," expressing her love for her job.

She then offered an advice, "When you are in the role of delivering something you love, like playing the piano, if you go into an exam with the mindset of 'I'm not enjoying this' or 'I have to do well,' you would fail to move the teachers who evaluate you with the emotion that your music is supposed to give, don't you think so?"

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Gong Seungyeon talks about giving TWICE's Jeongyeon a 'black eye' ... "My father got angry and kicked me out barefoot"

SOURCE: 공승연, 트와이스 정연 때렸다가 "눈 터졌다"…아버지 분노 "맨발로 쫓겨나"('살롱드립')

On 'Salon Drip,' Gong Seungyeon shared a story about being kicked out barefoot by her father after hitting her younger sister, TWICE's Jeongyeon.

On the 14th, the 135th episode of web variety show 'Salon Drip,' titled 'Get ready to meet Team Grand Prince's Wife!' was posted on the Youtube channel TEO. This episode featured IU, Byun Wooseok, Noh Sanghyun, and Gong Seungyeon from the drama 'Perfect Crown.'

As the actors talked about their family, Gong Seungyeon, who is the eldest of three sisters with TWICE's Jeongyeon as the youngest, shared, "I used to hit both of my younger sisters a lot. My second sister and I are only a year apart, so we fought a lot. If I her her once, she'd hit me twice. Jeongyeon would try to stop us, and we'd say 'Stay out of it,' but she'd end up getting hit too." She recalled, "There was this one time Jeongyeon saw us fighting and said, 'I'm telling mom.' She ended up getting hit by a phone."

Gong Seungyeon also shared a story about being kicked out barefoot by her father. She said, "We were in our dad's car. I hit my sister and she cried out in pain. My dad suddenly stopped the car. It was winter and I happened to have taken off my shoes. After stopping the car, my dad opened the door and dragged me out onto the ground, then he just drove off." She continued, "The bust stop was about three stops away. I walked all the way home barefoot in the winter. As I walked, I kept saying, 'Yoo Jeongyeon, I'm seriously gonna kill you,'" causing laughter.

Gong Seungyeon noted that this didn't happen when they were very young, saying, "I think I was already a grown up at the time. Around 20 or 21," adding, "Later, I looked back and reflect on myself, thinking, 'How could I still be so immature even as an adult?'"

Gong Seungyeon revealed, "I apologized a lot to her because she had a shoot the next day. It was the day she filmed the teaser for her debut survival show 'SIXTEEN.' Her eye was bruised and swollen because I hit her. I hit the wrong spot," shocking everyone.

Jang Doyeon reacted, "It's a relief that she made it and debuted," to which Gong Seungyeon agreed, saying, "It would've been terrible if she couldn't debut because of that." Jang Doyeon said, "I really enjoyed watching 'SIXTEEN.' You appeared toward the end of the show and I thought, 'Whoa, her older sister is so pretty and seems to care so much for her.' I had no idea there was a story like this behind it."

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Kim Doyeon celebrates double good news with IOI's reunion and an invitation to the Cannes Film Festival

SOURCE: 김도연, 아이오아이 재결합에 칸 영화제 초청까지 ‘겹경사’

Kim Doyeon has been officially invited to the Cannes International Film Festival with the film 'Dora.'

The movie 'Dora' (directed by Jung Joori) tells the story of two individuals, wounded in body and mind, as they become entangled in a whirlpool of complex emotions.

As anticipation frows for the fresh collaboration between Kim Doyeon and Japanese actress Sakura Ando, it was announced that 'Dora' has been officially invited to the Directors' Fortnight section of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival.

With this, Kim Doyeon is set to attend Cannes for the first time in her career and plans to expand her global activities using this as a starting point.

Last year, Kim Doyeon won the Best New Actress at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards for 'Amoeba Girls and School Ghost Stories: School Anniversary.'

As she achieves the significant milestone of being invited to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, attention is now focused on her performance in 'Dora,' which will be unveiled through its world premiere.

Continue reading Kim Doyeon celebrates double good news with IOI's reunion and an invitation to the Cannes Film Festival

IU reveals why she declines free concert tickets from acquaintances ... "I pay with my own money and go secretly"

SOURCE: 아이유, 지인 콘서트 초대권 거절하는 이유?…"사비로 결제, 몰래 보러가" (살롱드립)

IU has revealed the reason why chooses to attend fellow artists' concerts using her own money.

On the 14th, a video titled 'Get ready to meet Team Grand Prince's Wife!' was posted on the Youtube channel TEO.

On this day, Jang Doyeon asked Gong Seungyeon, the older sister of TWICE's Jeongyeon, "Does your sister give you feedback on your work?" to which Gong Seungyeon replied, "Not at all," and added, "She has no choice but to watch 'Perfect Crown.' She's such a huge fan of IU that when she shows off her copies of IU's albums, she tells me not to touch them," causing laughter.

IU also shared her experience attending a TWICE concert. Jang Doyeon noted, "I heard you went to the concert secretly."

IU responded, "I went because I really like TWICE," adding, "Jeongyeon later sent me a DM, but I didn't see it at the time. Seungyeon told me about it on set, so I sent my thanks later on."

Gong Seungyeon explained the situation, saying, "My sister said she wanted to invite IU to her concert, so I told her, 'Do you really think she'll see your DM? She probably gets so many messages.'"

Later, Jang Doyeon mentioned, "I heard that even if you receive invitation tickets, you always choose to pay with your own money to see the show." IU explained, "As a performer myself, watching concerts is a learning experience for me. I prefer to go secretly, watch the entire show, and just enjoy it."

IU also shared, "I've been to TWICE's concerts and also to D.O's concerts. I try to go to as many concerts as possible. It relieves stress and is very healing."

When Gong Seungyeon said, "I heard my sister wanted to give you an invitation ticket, but you already bought them yourself," IU replied, "It's because I really like TWICE," showing her feelings as a fan.

Gong Seungyeon added warmly, "I think that's why this drama became one that my sister will watch from beginning to end, even catching the live broadcasts."

Continue reading IU reveals why she declines free concert tickets from acquaintances ... "I pay with my own money and go secretly"

'Salmokji: Whispering Water,' starring Kim Hyeyoon, surpassed break-even point in just 7 days ... 810,000 viewers

SOURCE: 김혜윤 주연 ‘살목지’, 개봉 7일 만에 손익분기점 돌파…81만 관객

Movie 'Salmokji: Whispering Water' has passed its break-event point, signaling a green light for box office success.

On the 14th, distributor Showbox announced that 'Salmokji: Whispering Water' had recorded a cumulative audience of 813,256 as of 9 AM (KST) that day.

With this, the movie surpassed its break-even point of 800,000 viewers in just 7 days after release and has officially entered the profit zone. Notably, this is reported to be the fastest pace among all movies released this year.

Released on the 8th, 'Salmokji: Whispering Water' is a horror movie that follows a production team that visits a reservoir to film a mysterious entity captured on a road-view camera, only to encounter an unknown presence. The movie is directed by Lee Sangmin and stars Kim Hyeyoon, Lee Jongwon, and Kim Junhan.

Continue reading 'Salmokji: Whispering Water,' starring Kim Hyeyoon, surpassed break-even point in just 7 days ... 810,000 viewers

The face we used to know is gone ... Bada faces 'cosmetic procedure rumors' as her looks change ahead of turning 50

SOURCE: 우리가 알던 얼굴은 안 보여…'시술 의혹' 바다, 50세 앞두고 변해버린 외모

Bada, a member of the group S.E.S, drew attention with her changed appearance.

On the 12th, Bada posted several photos on her Instagram with the caption, "The fits I'm totally obsessed with lately. They're all so pretty."

In the shared photos, Bada is seen wearing a mini dress and posing in various ways. In particular, she showed off such a youthful look that makes it hard to believe she is 47 years old. She also drew attention for her resemblance to KARA's Park Gyuri and After School's Jooyeon.

Previously, on the 7th, Bada faced rumors of having had cosmetic procedures after revealing her bare face. This was because Bada, who usually had a soft impression with slightly drooping eyes and a rounded nose tip, appeared that day with sharper eyes and a more defined nose bridge and jawline.

Some netizens reacted with doubt, saying, "Her face has changed too much," while others left comments like, "Flawless skin," "What kind of lifting did you get?" and "She's still got that fairy aura," showing mixed reactions.

Meanwhile, Bada was born in 1980 and is 46 years old. She debuted as a member of S.E.S and has continued her activities consistently.

Continue reading The face we used to know is gone ... Bada faces 'cosmetic procedure rumors' as her looks change ahead of turning 50

Baby face Park Boyoung: "I'm 37 this year, almost 40 ... I can't believe I'm turning 40!"

SOURCE: 박보영, 이렇게 동안인데 “올해 37세 곧 마흔, 내가 마흔이라니!” (틈만나면)

Park Boyoung expressed surprise at how the time flies, noting that she will soon be forty.

On the episode of SBS' 'Whenever Possible,' MCs Yoo Jaesuk and Yoo Yeonseok met actors Lee Kwangsoo and Park Boyoung in Guri.

When Yoo Jaesuk admired the cherry blossoms, saying, "It's really beautiful here," Park Boyoung agreed, "It's so pretty," while Lee Kwangsoo said, "This is something you can only see right now." Yoo Jaesuk joked, "We can see it next year to," showing playful chemistry with Lee Kwangsoo.

Yoo Jaesuk then mentioned how fast time flies, saying, "It's already April. Summer is just around the corner," to which Park Boyoung agreed. When Yoo Jaesuk asked her age, she replied, "37," and when he expressed surprise, saying, "You don't look like you're 37," Park Boyoung sighed, "I'll be 40 soon."

When everyone comforted her, saying, "You still have time," Park Boyoung confessed, "I was really happy entering my 30s, but this feels different. It's like, 'I'm turning 40?!'"

Yoo Jaesuk added, "I met Kwangsoo when he was in his 20s. I still can't believe he's over 40 now." Lee Kwangsoo replied, "When I turned 30, I remember telling him (Yoo Jaesuk) that it felt strange. Then he told me, 'It feels strange, right? It'll feel even stranger when you turn 40.'" expressing amazement at how the time flies.f 

Continue reading Baby face Park Boyoung: "I'm 37 this year, almost 40 ... I can't believe I'm turning 40!"

Hong Jinkyung shares honest feelings one year after divorce ... "I've never been as peaceful as I am right now"

SOURCE: 홍진경, 이혼 1년 후 솔직 심경 밝혔다…"지금처럼 평화로울 때 없어" (알딸참)

Model and broadcaster Hong Jinkyung shared updates on her life and honestly opened up about her recent feelings.

On the 14th, a video titled 'Oldest Noona Hong Jinkyung appears, unpredictable talk beginsㅋㅋ' was released on the Youtube channel 'Alddal_Cham.'

In the video, Hong Jinkyung appeared as a guest and shared updates on her recent life.

Heo Kyunghwan said, "Among your closest friends, aren't there Nam Changhee and Jo Seho?" adding, "I'm close with them too and we have similar builds, so I've thought about joining that group at least once."

To this, Muzie added, "Noona adores Changhee and Seho, but they actually adore Noona even more. They even constantly check on her condition."

Hong Jinkyung said, "If I look unwell, Seho would call me in the morning, noon, and night," adding, "We aren't like seniors and juniors, we're like friends. When I meet them, I don't even pay for the drinks. They treat me," which made everyone laugh.

She continued, "It's not on purpose, but I don't think a relationship where the senior always has to pay is healthy. So, I somehow avoid paying." Muzie replied, "That sounds even less healthy."

Hong Jinkyung continued, "When we go for a second round of drinks and it's time to pay, I pretend to be asleep. They even call a black taxi for me. People think I'm the one taking care of the younger ones, but the truth is, they are the one who spends money to come and see me."

When Heo Kyunghwan asked, "Do you have any worries these days?" Hong Jinkyung replied, "I'm sorry to say this, but there's never been a time in my life as peaceful as now," drawing attention.

She added, "It's not that I don't have any worries. It's just that I've stopped being greedy. By lowering my expectations for life, I've actually become more grateful."

Meanwhile, Hong Jinkyung married a businessman five years older than her in 2003 and had a daughter, Rael, in 2010. She divorced last year after 22 years of marriage.

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'Skinny' Hwasa addresses health concerns ... "I'm actually healthier now"

SOURCE: ‘뼈말라’ 화사, '건강 이상' 걱정에 직접 답했다..“오히려 더 건강” ('정희')

Hwasa has personally addresses concerns about her 'extremely skinny' appearance.

On the 14th, Hwasa appeared as a guest on MBC FM4U's 'Noon Song of Hope with Kim Shinyoung' and shared updates on her life.

On this day, DJ Kim Shinyoung expressed her concerns, saying, "You seem so extremely thin these days, it worries me," to which Hwasa responded honestly, saying, "I may look very thin, but I have muscle."

She added, "I was actually less healthy back when I was chubbier," emphasizing that her body condition matters more than just weight.

She also talked about her recent diet, saying, "These days, sous-vide chicken breast products are really well made. I've been eating them as part of my diet. They're so tender, that's all I eat." She also explained that while she usually prefers chicken thighs, she has recently been focusing on chicken breasts lately for her diet.

Hwasa, who previously drew attention with her strong lower-body muscles, expressed confidence in her current physical state. She said, "I've built a lot of muscle," and showed her arm muscles, causing laughter when Kim Shinyoung reacted with surprise.

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DinDin: "There’s someone I have feelings for; I’m curious when I’ll get married."

SOURCE: 딘딘 "좋게 생각하는 사람 있어, 결혼 언제 할지 궁금"

DinDin had his marriage luck read.

On the 13th, a video featuring DinDin as a guest was released on comedian Lee Gukjoo's YouTube channel.

In the video, Lee Gukjoo read DinDin’s fortune using tarot cards.

When Lee Gukjoo asked, “Is there anyone you’re thinking about marrying?” DinDin replied, "Should we check for one or two people?"

Looking at the tarot cards DinDin drew, Lee Gukjoo interpreted, "It's fine. I don't know why you're hesitating right now. The relationship used to be solid, but now you're standing at a crossroads. There's a bit of a wall. It's as if you're thinking, 'Should I wait and see?'"

When DinDin asked, "What kind of wall?" Lee Gukjoo said, "You already know it’s something you can't overcome, but you’re still going for it anyway."

DinDin revealed, "It's because things were really good in the past. Because of those memories, I wonder, 'Is she the one?' But now I know we're just not compatible."

Next, as he drew a card for a second woman, DinDin said, "I hope I don't get a good card. If I do, I’ll end up drunk-calling her," drawing laughter.

Lee Gukjoo interpreted, “Your feelings are overflowing. Your sincerity comes out much stronger with this person. You want to express your heart, and eventually, you will feel like you need to do something to win her over."

DinDin added, "The last person we checked is indeed someone I have feelings for. I picked the person I like the most for the tarot reading. It wouldn've been awkward if the result turned out bad."

In response, the production staff asked, "Is that person not here?" referring to Jo Hyunyoung, who filmed virtual marriage content with DinDin in the past. DinDin snapped, saying, "She's not even in the same category. That's really rude," firmly drawing a line.

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Lim Yoona x Lee Chaemin 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty' nominated for Best Drama at Baeksang following nomination at one of the world's TOP 3 Broadcasting Awards

SOURCE: 임윤아X이채민 ‘폭군의 셰프’ 세계 3대 방송 시상식 이어 백상 작품상 후보

The most talked-about K-Drama of 2025, 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,' has proven both its quality and popularity by being nominated for Best Drama at prestigious award ceremonies both domestically and internationally.

According to the final nominee list for the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards announced on April 13, 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty' has been nominated for Best Drama, Best Actress (Lim Yoona), and Best New Actor (Lee Chaemin).

This follows its nomination at the 2026 Banff Rockie Awards in the 'Drama Series: Non-English Language' category in March. Started in 1979, the Banff Rockie Awards anually select the most outstanding and innovative TV and digital content worldwide. It is considered one of the world's TOP 3 Broadcasting Awards, alongside the U.S. Emmy Awards and Monaco's Monte-Carlo Television Festival.

'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty' features a unique storyline combining food and time-slip elements with fresh direction, recording a peak viewer ratings of 20% for its final episode on tvN. It also received strong global reactions. As of the second half of 2025, it recorded 588.3 million viewing hours on Netflix, ranking 3rd globally among all series on the platform during that period. Major international media outlets such as The New York Times and Forbes also praised it as 'a Korean drama that captivated fans worldwide,' stating that 'the chemistry between the two leads, stunning visuals, and mouthwatering culinary scenes are enough to fascinate viewers around the world.'

At this year's Baeksang Arts Awards, Studio Dragon drew attention by securing nominations across 15 categories for their six works, including Best Drama nominations for 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty' and 'Our Unwritten Seoul.'

In particular, 'Our Unwritten Seoul' was nominated in major categories including Best Drama, Best Director (Park Shinwoo), Best Screenplay (Lee Kang), Best Actor (Park Jinyoung), Best Actress (Park Boyoung), and Best Supporting Actress (Won Mikyung), raising expectations.

tvN's 'Typhoon Family' was nominated for Best Actor (Lee Junho), the Netfix series 'The Price of Confession' for Best Screenplay (Kwon Jongkwan), KBS' 'To My Beloved Thief' for Best Screenplay (Lee Sun) and Best New Actor (Hong Minki), and tvN's 'Undercover Miss Hong) for Best Supporting Actress (Ha Yoonkyung) and Best New Actress (Choi Jisoo). Additionally, the TVING original 'Study Group' was nominated in the 'Comedy Series: Non-English Language' category at the 2026 Banff Rockie Awards.

The winners of the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards will be announced on May 8. The 2026 Banff Rockie Awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on June 16 (local time) in Banff, Canada.

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IU admits she sometimes finds Byun Wooseok (190cm) a bit annoying: "He sometimes wears shoes with heels"

SOURCE: 아이유, 190㎝ 변우석 얄미운 적 있었다 “가끔 굽 있는 신발 신고 와”(엘르코리아)

IU and Byun Wooseok talked about moments when they felt grateful toward each other and times they found each other slightly annoying.

On April 13, IU and Byun Wooseok, stars of the MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Perfect Crown,' appeared as guests on the 'Chemistry Lab' segment of the Elle Korea Youtube channel.

When asked about 'a moment you were grateful to the other person and a moment you were slightly annoyed by them,' Byun Wooseok replied first, "First of all, for a moment I was grateful... You know how we shoot scenes separately, right? When it was my turn, she acted her heart out from the other side to help me perform better. I was really, really thankful for that. I even said that's when I became her fan." When IU asked, "Wait, so you weren't a fan before?" he clarified, "I liked your songs, but I wasn't a fan."

Regarding the moment he found IU a bit annoying, he said, "When she leaves the set first before me, I guess? She teases me a lot before she leaves. On the other hand, if I joke, 'You're not leaving first, right?' she would wait a bit for me. She's just too kind."

IU answered, "There are so many moments I was grateful for him, but the most memorable one was when we first started filming. You tend to have a lot of worries at the beginning, you know? You need to get close quickly and immerse yourself in the role. When Wooseok walked onto the set, he was just like a prince himself. He was the embodiment of Grand Prince Yian. So I didn't even have to try to immerse myself. I felt that way from the very first scene," praising him.

She continued, "As for when he was a bit annoying... Well, he's really tall, isn't he? But sometimes, he shows up wearing shoes with heels. Even though they're very low, but still... I even said, "Can't you just wear socks?' But he's so kinds that he actually came back wearing shoes so thin, I wondered if they even had soles. One more thing: his face is already so small. So it's kind of annoying when he puts his bangs down. And sometimes, he would do both. Slightly heeled shoes and bangs." Byun Wooseok joked back, "That was on days when you left early the day before."

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Bae Jinyoung's younger brother becomes a national short track athlete ... Bae Seochan: "It used to be stressful getting attention because of my brother"

SOURCE: 배진영 친동생, 쇼트트랙 국가대표 됐다…배서찬 "형 때문에 관심받는 게 스트레스였는데"

The younger brother of former Wanna One member Bae Jinyoung has been selected for the national short track team.

At the national short track team trials held at the Mokdong Ice Rink in Seoul on the 12th, Bae Seochan (Goyang City Hall) placed 3rd overall in the men's division and was selected as a member of the relay team. Previously, he won one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal at the Universiade. This marks his first selection for the senior national team.

Bae Seochan shared his thoughts, saying, "Since this is my first time being selected for the national team, it still feels unbelievable. I struggled because my results weren't good before, so I'm happy to achieved this good outcome. The other athletes selected with me are close friends I've known for a long time, so I think I'll be able to work even harder. I want to feel the same sense of pride I felt at the Universiade again."

Born in 2000, Bae Jinyoung is known to have a younger brother, athlete Bae Seochan, and a younger sister born in 2007. He debuted as a member of Wanna One through Mnet's 'Produce 101 Season 2' in 2017, and after the group's official activities ended, he re-debuted as the center of the group CIX in 2019. After his contract with C9 Entertainment expired in August 2024, he wrapped up group activities and announced a new start as a solo artist last October. He is also set to reunite with fans through Mnet's reality show 'Wanna One Go' at the end of April.

Bae Seochan is the younger brother of Bae Jinyoung, who was active in Wanna One and CIX. He shared, "When I was younger, getting attention becuse of my brother felt stressful att imes, but now I like it. I mostly spend my time together at his place." He added, "My brother was even happier than me and congratulated me, so I was really excited. It might be hard to become as famous as him, but I'll do my best."

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AKMU reveals the 'real reason' for leaving YG Entertainment ... Lee Chanhyuk: "It's not betrayal, our musical colors just changed"

SOURCE: 악뮤, YG 떠난 ‘진짜 이유’ 밝혔다…이찬혁 “배신 아냐, 음악 색깔 달라졌을 뿐”

Sibling duo AKMU honestly shared the reason why they left YG Entertainment and became independent.

On the 13th, a video titled "AKMU guest appearance returning with their 4th album" was posted on the Youtube channel 'Chimchakman.' In the video, Lee Chanhyuk and Lee Suhyun appeared as guests and showed off their signature playful sibling chemistry.

During the episode, Chimchakman asked the two, who recently left YG Entertainment and established their own agency, "Why did you start your own company?" to which Lee Chanhyuk calmly replied, "It was the time to do so."

When Chimcakman jokingly asked, "The time to betray them?" Lee Chanhyuk laughed awkwardly and trailed off, saying, "That wording..." causing everyone to laugh. After Chimcakman rephrased it as 'graduation,' Lee Chanhyuk responded, "We did renew our contract once before," adding, "We learned so much during that time," expressing his gratitude toward YG Entertainment.

However, he explained, "As my scope in producing expanded, my own color became clearer. As the things I wanted became more detailed, there came a point where the company's direction and my musical color started to diverge."

Lee Chanhyuk especially emphasized, "They even cheered on us, saying, 'AKMU will likely do well on their own now.' It's the complete opposite of betrayal."

Meanwhile, AKMU parted ways with YG Entertainment last December after 12 years and established their independent label 'Cemter of Inspiration,' and released their 4th full-length album on the 7th.

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