'Single's Inferno' Lee Gwanhee sparks controversy over rude remarks towards Hong Jinkyung ... "Giving dating advice when she knows nothing about dating"

SOURCE: 이관희, '솔로지옥' 홍진경에 무례 발언 논란…"연애도 모르면서 훈수" 비난 쇄도[스타이슈]

Recently, Lee Gwanhee posted a video on his Youtube channel titled 'Who wants to watch Single's Inferno 5 review with me?'

In the video, Lee Gwanhee watched 'Single's Inferno 5' and shared his reactions to it together with Yoon Habin, who also starred in 'Single's Inferno 3.'

While watching the show, after MC Hong Jinkyung made a comment, Lee Gwanhee targeted her by saying, "Actually, I've been wanting to say this. It pisses me off when Jinkyung Noona gives dating advices there when she probably doesn't know much about dating."

When Yoon Habin responded, "Isn't she married and has a child?" Lee Gwanhee snapped back, "Does being married make her better than me? I'm going to get married too."

Lee Gwanhee continued to express his discomfort, saying, "I approve Dex, Hanhae, and Lee Dahee. But honestly, I just don't get Jinkyung Noona. I don't think she's bebtter at dating than I am."

He even looked into the camera and said, "Jinkyung Noona, I don't think you and I get along."

Yoon Habin, who was sitting next to him, tried to fix the atmosphere and defended her by saying, "I respect her. Doesn't everyone have their own style?" However, Lee Gwanhee laughed and said, "Jinkyung Noona, do better. You're not funny."

Netizens criticized Lee Gwanhee's remarks, leaving comments like, "How can someone have so little politeness and sense?" "How can he be so rude?" "He doesn't know the difference between speaking his mind and being rude," "The MCs' job is to give commentary, what else should she say?" "Shouldn't he know what is and is not appropriate to say?" "It seems like he's the only one who doesn't know that 'Single's Inferno' wouldn't work without Hong Jinkyung," "Does he have a personal problem with her?" and "How much ruder can he get?"

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Choa reveals her bold 'D Line,' saying "I'm shocked by how I look" ... Overcoming cervical cancer → infertility, now 'childbirth' is around the corner

SOURCE: 초아, 파격 D라인 공개 "내 모습 충격" 자궁경부암→난임 극복 후 '출산' 코앞

Choa, a former member of girl group Crayon Pop, is spending her final weeks of pregnancy after setting a date for her delivery.

On January 29, Choa shared an update on her recent whereabouts through her personal social media account.

Choa drew attention by sharing a photo of her baby bump from a low angle, saying, "Peekaboo. A snap after applying jojoba oil and cream. The twins weigh 3.4kg together. No stretch marks on my belly yet. Hang in there just a little longer, my belly."

Choa continued, "Wow, I was a little shocked to see my reflection in the mirror. So this is what I look like from the side," revealing how much her body has changed.

Choa married a businessman 6 years older than her back in 2021. Last October, she revealed that she was diagnosed with cervical cancer after visiting the hospital for prenatal tests. In 2023, she had a surgery to remove the cancer and to preserve her fertility. She has been receiving follow-up examinations every three months.

After struggling with infertility, Choa later announced that she was pregnant with twin boys, receiving many congratulations from fans.

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The 'plot twist' to Jang Wonyoung's 'late arrival' controversy ... Organizers admit delay in giving the call sign

SOURCE: 장원영 지각 논란의 '반전 결말'…주최 측 "콜사인 지연" 인정

The controversy over Jang Wonyoung's late arrival has been revealed to be a misunderstanding caused by the event organizer's poor management.

On the 29th, the staff in charge of the fashion brand Barrie released an official statement, saying, "Some incorrect information has been spreading regarding the artist's arrival time at the photo call."

Earlier that morning, Jang Wonyoung attended a photo call event celebrating the launch of a fashion brand's 2026 SS collection in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.

The controversy started when a video from the scene captured a remark suggesting that Jang Wonyoung was 'late.'

However, according to the agency's explanation, the official arrival time that the brand had communicated to Jang Wonyoung was 11.30 AM (KST).

It was confirmed that Jang Wonyoung arrived right in front of the venue around 11.25 AM (KST) and waited there.

The situation became complicated due to on-site operational issues. The agency explained, "At the request of the event operations manager, who said parking in front of the venue was not possible, Jang Wonyoung's team remained on standby. They waited in the vehicle for about 10 minutes while waiting for the call sign."

As the organizer's call sign was delayed, Jang Wonyoung ultimately appeared at the photo wall venue at 11.35 AM (KST), which was later than the original time.

Regarding this, Barrie stated, "There was confusion during the event operation process, which caused a misunderstanding. We apologize to Jang Wonyoung and her team for any harm caused by the spread of incorrect information."

With this explanation, it has become clear that the controversy over Jang Wonyoung's late arrival was, in fact, a misunderstanding caused by the organizer's poor on-site management. Fans have responded by saying, "It was a hasty criticism that blamed the artist unfairly," and "The organizers should have explained this sooner."

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Gugudan Hana becomes a flight attendant ... Leaves entertainment industry to begin a second chapter in life: "I try to avoid things I don't want to do"

SOURCE: 구구단 하나, 승무원됐다…연예계 떠나 인생 2막 "하기 싫은 일은 어떻게든 피해"

Hana, formerly of the girl group Gugudan, shared an update revealing that she has become a flight attendant.

On the 28th, Hana spent time reconnecting with her fans after a long while. Since she had been posting many photos from abroad, one fan asked, "Unnie, did you move abroad?" Hana denied it, saying, "I have cats at home. I couldn't do that."

Another fan asked, "What kind of work are you doing abroad? Are you studying?" Hana then revealed surprising news by revealing, "I'm working as a flight attendant. I fly around everywhere like Hong Gildong."

When asked, "Do you have any tips on how to handle doing things that you don't want to do?" she replied, "You might think I'm immature for this, but I'm the type of person who tries to find any way possible to avoid doing things I don't want to do. So, I won't be much help." She added, "But if it's something that I really can't give up, I have to face it directly. I think of it as an opportunity for growth and tell myself, 'I'll b so proud and cool when I finish this. I'll definitely learn something from this. It might even help me do what I really want to do later.' That's how I kind of hype myself."

Born in 1993, Hana debuted with the group Gugudan in 2016. After the group disbanded in 2020, she transitioned into acting. Under the name Shin Yeonseo, she starred in web dramas such as 'Another Peaceful Day of Second-Hand Items,' 'Mister LEE,' and 'Our D-Day.'

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"Singer Mr. Shin stole performance advance payments of 2 billion KRW for gambling in the U.S. ... Chairman Cha paid it back instead" Shocking reports

SOURCE: "가수 신 씨, 공연선급금 20억 빼돌려 美 원정도박…차 회장이 대신 갚아" 충격 보도 [스타이슈]

Singer and producer Shin is facing allegations that he gambled in Las Vegas, USA, for several years.

On the night of the 29th, TV Chosun reported this news, stating, "The police have obtained related testimony."

According to the report, "In June last year, Cha, who serves as the chairman of the agency, exchanged KakaoTalk messages containing this information with a business associate. He posted a photo of an Excel file showing the English name of former-singer-turned-producer Shin along with dollar amounts and mentioned that he had 'paid it back on Shin's behalf.'"

It added, "The records show 3.82 million USD (about 5.4 billion KRW) between August 2023 and January 2024. It also includes the names of two Las Vegas hotel casinos and ML (Marker Loans) numbers, which refer to short-term credit loans the casino gives to VIP customers." It continued, "The e-tickets obtained from a company official showed that Shin and Chairman Cha visited Los Angeles and Las Vegas around the same time the casino credit loans were issued."

Furthermore, the report claimed, "While Chairman Cha was acquiring Shin's shares of the entertainment agency, he learned all of Shin's debts were from gambling. Because Shin stole performance advance payments of 2 billion KRW to use as gambling money, Chairman Cha had no choice but to repay the debt back for him."

Shin reportedly told TV Chosun, "I have visited Las Vegas for work purposes, but I have never gambled." He denied the allegations, stating, "The casino loan records presented as evidence are all fabricated."

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"How many times has this been already..." Jang Wonyoung arrives late again, drawing complaints at the venue

SOURCE: "이번이 벌써 몇 번째야…" 또 지각한 장원영, 결국 현장 원성 터졌다

Jang Wonyoung is once again caught in a controversy for being late to an event.

On the morning of the 29th, Jang Wonyoung attended a fashion brand launch event held at a pop-up store in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. She appeared wearing a bright yellow jacket and matching shorts, showing off her signature lovely charm and unchanged beauty.

However, the event didn't run smoothly from the start. Jang Wonyoung arrived later than the scheduled time, causing delays to the photo wall schedule and making the atmosphere on-site a bit chaotic.

After the photo wall session ended, a voice expressing dissatisfaction was heard as Jang Wonyoung was leaving the venue, saying, "Let's try to be on time." Upon hearing this remark, Jang Wonyoung reportedly looked a bit flustered and left hurriedly without saying anything.

This is not the first time Jang Wonyoung has faced controversy due to arriving late. Previously, she was criticized on-site for being late to events such as fashion brand pop-up event and a beauty device photo wall events. It is said that at those times, the photo wall sessions were also delayed, disrupting the event operations.

An industry insider stated, "Photo wall sessions involve many media schedules, so being on time is the basic rule of on-site operations." they added, "Since she has been criticized for the same thing repeatedly, it seems that the agency needs to manage and coordinate her schedule better."

Meanwhile, IVE is set to make a comeback on February 23 with their second full-length album, 'Revive Plus.'

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'After School' Lizzy hints at extreme choice during live broadcast .. "I have no regrets even if I die right now"

SOURCE: '애프터스쿨' 리지, 생방서 극단적 선택 암시…"당장 죽어도 여한 없어" [RE:스타]

After School's former member Lizzy is causing concern after expressing severe psychological distress during a live broadcast on her personal account. During the live broadcast, she appeared deeply shaken by malicious comments about her looks and repeated questions, saying, "I will try to keep living," while also making extreme remarks. It seemed that her depression accumulated during real-time communication with viewers. As the live broadcast went on, her anxiety and confusion intensified, leading to an abrupt end of the live broadcast.

The live broadcast in question took place on the 28th. Lizzy said she was hurt by the aggressive comments from some viewers and explained her current state. During the live broadcast, she said, "I will try to keep living, but honestly, I really want to unalive myself," hinting at an extreme choice. Lizzy tried to stay calm by introducing her daily routines, such as skincare and travel items, but she became emotional when asked questions about plastic surgery.

Regarding the plastic surgery questions, she drew a line by saying, "You should find out for yourself," and reacted sensitively, saying, "I had no choice but to get a revision surgery due to a medical accident."The atmosphere grew increasingly chaotic as she showed signs of anxiety after losing her personal belongings. In the end, a person who appeared to be her friend joined the live broadcast, and the live broadcast was hurriedly wrapped up.

Previously, on the 31st, Lizzy shared New Year's greetings on her personal account along with recent photos, showing a polished look with a neat bob haircut and a black fur jacket. She debuted in 2010 as a member of After School and also received love as a part of sub-unit Orange Caramel with Nana and Raina. Recently, she resumed activities by holding a solo fan meeting in Tokyo, Japan.

In 2021, Lizzy was fined for a drunk driving accident. At the time, she caused a traffic accident in Gangnam, Seoul. Her blood alcohol level was reported to be over 0.08%, which is the level for license revocation. After a period of self-reflection, she had been preparing to return to activities in South Korea. However, her recent live broadcast has once again drawn concern from the public.

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