Min Heejin establishes new entertainment agency 'OOAK' ... Preparing for life afte NewJeans lawsuit?

As the legal dispute between NewJeans and their agency, ADOR, is awaiting a verdict, ADOR's former CEO Min Heejin, also known as 'NewJeans' mother',has established a new entertainment agency.

According to SPOTV News on the 24th, ADOR's former CEO Min Heejin has established a new entertainment agency called OOAK Co., Ltd, and completed the corporate registration on the 16th.

The company is registered for business purposed including celebrity management, music production and distribution, event planning, and brand management. Min Heejin is listed as an interna director.

OOAK is located near Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The building is currently under construction.

This is Min Heejin's first official move since her departure from ADOR. This fueled speculation that Min Heejin is preparing for life after NewJeans' lawsuit.

The court is expected to deliver its first trial verdict on the 30th regarding ADOR’s suit to confirm the validity of NewJeans’ exclusive contracts. If the court sides with NewJeans in the first trial, the members could move to Min Heejin's new company, OOAK. However, since NewJeans has already lost both preliminary injunction lawsuits, the result of the first trial can't be viewed optimistically.

NewJeans' member attempted to promote independently under the new group name NJZ, but got prohibited by the court. The court ruled that if NewJeans pursue independent activities, they would each owe 1 billion KRW per violation.

Despite two rounds of meditation, ADOR and NewJeans failed to reach an agreement. The members submitted a petition to the court, stating, "Telling us to return to ADOR is like telling a bullying victim to go back to where the perpetrator is."

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[+555][-87] I only feel bad for the girls... Tsk tsk.

[+422][-99] NewJeans must be so confusedㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+386][-95] The entertainment industry is just like a jungle. What a waste of NewJeans...

[+110][-109] Ever since Bang Sihyuk created copycat idols and ruined NewJeans, K-pop is not worth listening to anymore.

[+103][-96] So if Bang Sihyuk goes to prison, will everything finally be right again?

[+99][-103] I don't know about Min Heejin's case, but the fact that the investigation found nothing is impressive. Respect. Also, there's another scoop that just broke in the entertainment industry right now. Just search '9262 girl group Kwak Yooyeon' on Google and see what comes up. Only for adults, though. You'll understand why the entertainment industry is nothing different from animal kingdomㄷㄷ

[+97][-93] I'm rooting for her.

[+89][-88] Last summer wasn't refreshing because NewJeans wasn't there.

[+78][-77] Mini-jeans~~ I trust you. I'm looking forward to this.

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DAY6’s Sungjin joins NMIXX’s 'Blue Valentine' challenge

 

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-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I’m losing it. Every time I watch Sungjin's challenge, I can't stop laughing because his moves are ambiguously correct.

-Watching him makes me feel rushedㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-He's kinda off-beat, but technically... He's doing all the moves correctlyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I’m cryingㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-He looks so desperate trying to keep up with every moveㅋㅋㅋㅋㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-I meanㅋㅋㅋㅋ Did they speed-up Sungjin in this clip or what?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Dejang did his bestㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Mr. Sexy Poodle did his bestㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I’ve been waiting for this.

-I saw people being sad because he was getting too good at dancing, but now he's backㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Watching him makes me so anxious the whole time.

-At this point, just seeing Sungjin’s name makes me laughㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-He always gives it his all… That's so cool of himㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Who set Sungjin to 2x speed?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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Ratings doubled from the first episode ... 'A Hundred Memories' ends with its highest record yet

 JTBC 'A Hundred Memories' conclude its emotional journey of Kim Dami, Shin Yeeun, and Heo Namjoon on the 19th. The final episode recorded nationwide viewer ratings of 8.1% and 7.8% in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, peaking at 9.1%. This is the drama's highest record yet.

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[+262][-34] It totally floppedㅋㅋㅋㅋ It's more like 'A Hundred Frustrations'

[+231][-41] Do not ever write a drama like this again.

[+223][-14] It was really good until halfway through...

[+34][-1] I was surprised Kim Junghyun was just the second lead.

[+32][-0] The ratings were good compared to the drama's overall quality.

[+30][-1] It was watchable up until the bus attendant part, but then it completely went down the hill. Kim Junghyun did look charismatic here, though.

[+30][-1] I actually liked Kim Junghyun, though.

[+30][-1] Why did Youngrye end up with Jaepil??

[+27][-0] It would’ve been better if she’d just cherished her first love as a memory and ended up with her brother's friend instead. Why did they unnecessarily include that stabbing scene? Honestly, I already thought it was weird when she got stabbed in the shoulder and ran off... But still, the cast was pretty solid.

[+25][-6] The male lead was really disappointing. He had no chemistry and looked way too old.

Continue reading Ratings doubled from the first episode ... 'A Hundred Memories' ends with its highest record yet

Dawn targets his ex-girlfriend Hyuna? ... "I think I can understand how 'Transit Love' feels like"

 

Dawn indirectly mentioned his breakup with Hyuna as he guested on Episode 6 and 7 of 'Transit Love 4' that was released on the 22nd. Host Lee Yongjin asked him, "Is this your first activity since your discharge?" and Dawn replied, "I think this is my first broadcast."

Lee Yongjin said, "I heard the production staff has been sending you calls since the previous season," to which Dawn answered, "At that time, I wasn't in a position to do anything," indirectly referring to his breakup with Hyuna.

Dawn had previously announced his breakup with Hyuna in 2022 after dating for 6 years. Simon Dominic joked, "You're being so honest already," drawing laughter.

When asked if he was more interested in meeting someone new or getting back together with an ex on the show, Dawn replied, "I've never contacted an ex after a breakup. Even if they reached out, I never replied. I can't understand the idea of getting back together with an ex."

Lee Yongjin then asked, "Do you know how it feels like to see your ex getting close to someone else?" and Dawn replied, "(Perhaps) I can understand it now?" Lee Yongjin quickly followed with, "I'm sorry," which made everyone burst into laughter.

Meanwhile, Dawn and Hyuna publicly dated from 2016 to 2022. After the news of their breakup was reported in 2022, Dawn enlisted for military service as a public service worker in 2023. Hyuna married Yong Junhyung in last October.

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[+1,337][-16] He's the true winner. He did everything he wanted.

[+857][-12] If you notice, there are lots of celebrities who end their long-term relationships and then announce marriage just a few months laterㅋㅋ

[+749][-15] ㅋㅋㅋㅋ It's obvious everyone's going to think of Hyuna when he says that. Did he say that on purpose so that people would misunderstand her, who is married now?ㅋㅋㅋ He's probably half-joking, half-seriousㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+121][-1] He looks so much healthier and brighter now. It's his turn to live happily for a long, long time.

[+104][-0] You can really tell from how his face glowed after the breakupㅋㅋㅋ

[+95][-1] He used to look so drained, but now he looks completely full of life and energetic. He looks healthy as wellㅎㅎ

[+87][-0] Oh my goodness... He looks so handsome now. He just needs to keep going on his own way.

[+84][-0] He really does look lively now.

[+78][-0] It's amazing how full of life he looks now...

[+68][-0] I loved his iconic, hot star image before... But his current calm, composed style seems to suit his own personality better. I hope to see you through even better activities in the future~ Please release many great songs as well!! I'm rooting for you~~

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Park Bom deletes ambiguous post: "YG never paid for plastic surgery" ... Netizens express growing concern

 

2NE1's Park Bom once again alarmed fans after posting a mysterious message on social media, only to delete it shortly afterward.

On the afternoon of the 23d, Park Bom shared a post on her personal account, saying "I'm anrgy, but I'm too lazy... So I just gave it a try. I hope everyone is happy♥"

She continued with claims such as, "Now that I think about it, YG never paid for any of my plastic surgeries. I paid for one or two myself," and added, "Even if I work hard by singing to death, I only break even."

Park Bom also claimed that advertising deals that were supposed to come to her never reached her and that her family was taken advantage of, but she deleted the post immediately after publishing it.

Recently, Park Bom sparked controversy by declaring she intended to sue Yang Hyunsuk. Regarding the lawsuit letter that detailed the damages she suffered from, her agency D-Nation released an official statement on the 23rd saying, "All financial settlements related to Park Bom's 2NE1 activities have been completed. The lawsuit posted on her social media has not been officially submitted."

Park Bom, who has halted all activities to focus on treatment and recovery, was also recently involved in allegations of pet abuse. This was because she posted a photo of her dog with lipstick applied around its mouth. Netizens expressed concern for both Park Bom and the dog, and the post was soon deleted as well.

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1. [+57][-0] How could the company have paid for plastic surgery when things were already that bad? What on earth have her family been doing to let her schizophrenia get to this point... It's heartbreaking

2. [+53][-1] She's the first celebrity I've ever genuinely worried about.

3. [+8][-0] You were the prettiest one... Why did you get plastic surgery?

4. [+8][-1] Think about it, y'all... It's not like she has no one around her. I'm sure she must be going to the hospital to. In the end, it's her own will.

5. [+8][-0] Honestly, it's usually best not to worry about celebrities, but still...

6. [+6][-0] She really needs to see a psychiatrist.

7. [+6][-0] I'm genuinely worried.

8. [+5][-0] If her schizophrenia is still in the early stage, she should get a treatment as soon as possible... If she misses the timing, it can deteriorate her brain structure and makes it impossible for her to return to normal life.

9. [+5][-1] Shouldn't she be hospitalized?

10. [+4][-0] Does she not have any family?

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People who rewatch the same drama repeatedly are said to have high emotional intelligence

 

[People who repeatedly watch the same drama are not lazy, they actually have high emotional intelligence.]

If you often rewatch your favorite drama, science suggests you are highly likely to be a person with 'high emotional intelligence.'

According to psychologists, rewatching familiar stories isn’t just because of a habit. It's an unconscious strategy to manage emotions safely. The predictable plot development and familiar characters provide a sense of stability to the brain, relieve stress, and help restore mood.

In other words, even if you’ve rewatched 'Reply 1988,' 'Mr. Sunshine,' or 'Hospital Playlist' countless times, it’s fine. It is the way your brain comforts itself amid the chaos of real life. It acts as a kind of self-therapy that helps emotional recovery.

instiz

-Does the genre not matter?

-Only dramas, not books?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I just rewatch because I forget the plot, though.

-I’ve watched Coffee Prince and Goblin so many times, I memorize the dialogues.

-Oh, I also rewatch my favorite movies and dramas dozens of times. I think that explanation makes sense. It’s really comfortingㅋㅋㅋ

-Good for you guys. I can never rewatch something I’ve already seenㅠ

-I'm the type to read books and comics or watch dramas and animes 50 times if I like it.

-Wow, I really do rewatch for emotional stabilityㅜ

-I’m super sensitive, so I only watch things I’ve already seen. This is comfortingㅠ

-I only rewatch really good ones once every few years. This makes me wonder how high my emotional intelligence is.

-I really love rewatching things. It's partly because it's comfortable, but also because it's fun to discover new details and emotions each time.

-Sometimes I search for old dramas and rewatch them, and it feels so good every timeㅎㅎ

-I’ve watched 'Reply 1988' at least five times… and I don’t even like watching dramas that much.

-I play Goblin all the time so my family yells at meㅋㅋㅋ

-I think I've rewatched my favorite drama more than 10 times.

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'K-pop Demon Hunters' EJAE: "I was a trainee at SM Ent. for 12 years ... I was disappointed in myself"

 

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EJAE started her trainee life at the age of 11. She spent 12 years as a trainee at SM Ent. alongside groups like Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, and f(x). She recalled, "I really worked hard," and shared that SNSD's Yuri once told her, "You're going to become something. You work so hard, you'll definitely succeed."

However, EJAE ultimately failed to debut. She explained, "I didn't fit SM Ent.'s style. The trend back then was a clean, clear sound. I tried to change my voice to sound clearer, but I wasn't that good at singing at the time. I was too old. I understand. I just missed the timing(to debut)."

After her contract was terminated, EJAE left SM Ent. She confessed, "I was really disappointed in myself." She revealed that it was painful for her to work hard without debuting. She added that she felt most sorry toward her younger self, who spent so much time and effort chasing the dream of becoming a singer.

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-12 years... If they weren't going to debut her, they should've let her go sooner for the sake of her future.

-I wonder if it wasn't about her skills, but because of her visuals...? She doesn't have an idol look, she's more like an actress type.

-Even the female SM Rookies didn't debut in the endㅜㅜㅜ

-If she kept failing to make it to the debut lineup, she could've just left. She just chose not to. So many male and female idols went through SM Ent. Why blame it on SM Ent. when she stayed because of her own attachment? Honestly, just looking at her, it's obvious that she's not SM Ent.'s style..

-If she didn't suit the company's style, they should've let her go earlier instead of keeping her as a trainee for so long.

-It's incredibly selfish for SM Ent. to keep her for 12 years without debuting her. If they had let her go quickly, she could've found another company or career path. SM Ent. is so f*cking selfish.

-SM Ent. is a psychopathic company. They kept her for 12 years. She probably couldn't even study properly. She was lucky to make it later, but others just who were part of Rookies or whatever got their faces known and were then just dumped as rookies. That's harmful.

-Whoa... So she trained with SNSD?

-A trainee isn't an employee of the company. Therefore, the company is not responsible for their life. That's their parents' job. If you don't debut, you can still try somewhere else. There are tons of kids who debuted even after leaving big companies. EJAE just realized that idol life wasn't her path, and then found her right one.

-There are countless trainees out there. Not just at SM Ent. She shouldn't be disappointed in herself for working so hard.

-Hul... So she trained through SNSD, f(x), and Red Velvetㅠ

-SM Ent. is really mean... No, all entertainment companies are meanㅠ

-Given that SNSD debuted in 2007 with 91-liner Seohyun and Red Velvet in 2014 with 91-liner Irene, it's unlikely the company kept her for no reason. And I'm sure she didn't stay for no reason either. I think the timing was just unfortunateㅠ They could've at least debut her as solo.

-If there was no potential, they should've let her go earlier so she could join another agency.

-She really doesn't fit the styles of SNSD, f(x), or Red Velvet. Maybe it's because of K-pop Demon Hunters' concept, she kinda gives off Twice's vibesㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Continue reading 'K-pop Demon Hunters' EJAE: "I was a trainee at SM Ent. for 12 years ... I was disappointed in myself"