'Curtain Up, Class!' Kangnam: "The variety show that stressed me out the most. I had to be very careful"

SOURCE: '방과후 태리쌤' 강남 "마음고생 제일 심했던 예능, 눈치 많이 봐"

'Curtain Up, Class!' is a variety show about a unique after-school theater class at a small rural elementary school. Kim Taeri takes on the role of the theater teacher, while Choi Hyunwook and Kangnam challenge themselves as assistant teachers. Meanwhile, Code Kunst participates as the music director for the play.

On this day, Kangnam said, "I've filmed many variety shows. This is the first variety show to stress me out."

As the oldest among the other cast, Kangam was asked about the atmosphere on set. He replied, "I had to be careful. I was totally on edge. It was the variety show that stressed me out the most."

He added, "I think I cried two or three times. Each time I cried, my emotional state was different."

COMMENTS:

-After watching Ep 1 and 2, I can understand what the atmosphere was like.

-Kangnam is very honest. I think he just said it as it is.

-I somehow feel like Kangnam's vibe doesn't really match the other cast members. Not to mention that he's also the oldest one there.

-The atmosphere on set must be very serious then I guess...

-Hulㅋㅋㅋㅋ If Kangnam had to be that careful, then it probably wasn't just the editing... The atmosphere must've really been like that.

-I can see why. It looks so freaking uncomfortable.

-Kim Taeri kept snapping at people anytime and anywhere. She even scolded them while they were eatingㅋㅋ They’re going to get an upset stomach at this point.

-Did Kangnam get scolded too?

-If someone is constantly yelling and scolding next to me, I would be walking on eggshells too.

-He’s basically saying he felt uncomfortable with Kim Taeri..

-I used to like Kim Taeri, but her real personality gives me PTSD of the boss I hate the most. At least Taeri seems to have some manners though.

-Hul... Kangnam is someone who even survived being on 'Law of the Jungle' thoughㅠ

-Imagine how hard it must've been for him to say that at the press conference.

-Kim Taeri seems to be bossy;; The type of person I hate the most.

-Crazy...

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'Hospitalized after heavy bleeding' ... Former 'Produce 101 Season 2' contestant assaulted while trying to stop drunk driving

SOURCE: "피 심하게 흘려 입원"…'프듀2' 출연했던 아이돌, 음주운전 막던 중 폭행

Sung Hyunwoo, who previously competed on 'Produce 101 Season 2,' revealed that he was assaulted by an acquaintance while trying to stop him from drunk driving.

In a video titled 'The story of how I got assaulted while stopping drunk driving' posted on his Youtube channel, Sung Hyunwoo recalled, "I was 20 at the time. I had left the company I was training in and had just entered university. There was a Hyung who I was very close to, he was like a real brother to me. One day, we met and drank. That day, we had a lot on our minds. I needed to find a new company to restart my trainee life, he also talked a lot about his concerns. We kept drinking until the sun came up."

He continued, "I went to catch a taxi to go home, but he said he brought his car and had to take it. He told me to go first and said that he would call a designated driver. Since we drank so much, I was worried. I walked him to where his car was parked to make sure he was okay. But then he tried to get into the driver's seat. I had a feeling he was going to drive himself, so I told him, 'Call a designated driver quickly. I'll leave after I see you go,' but he kept telling me to just go. He was extremely drunk. I knew if I left, he would definitely drive himself, so we argued back and forth until he finally called a designated driver."

He added, "We were talking and laughing as we wait for the driver. Suddenly, he punched me straight in the face. He hit my nose with his fist and suddenly struck my ear. It happened so suddenly, I was stunned. When I lowered my head, blood was dripping down. It hurt so much, but more than that, I felt betrayed. I thought, 'I stopped you because I was worried something serious might happen to you, and now you're hitting me?' I was so angry that I called the police to report the assault."

He went on, "As soon as the police arrived and saw how much I was bleeding, they told me to go to the hospital immediately. But I didn't feel the pain. I was consumed by anger and said I would go to the police station to write a statement first. While writing my statement, I said I had absolutely no intention of reaching a settlement. Eventually, I went to the hospital and the doctor told me I had to be hospitalized for more than a week."

Later, Sung Hyunwoo revealed that he received a sincere apology message from his friend, saying, "If it happened to me now, I would never have forgiven him. However, I forgave him because he was a Hyung that I truly cared about. He even apologized in front of my family. After that, we kept in touch occasionally. He treated my parents well and was nice to me too, but after a short while, he stopped contacting me and we grew apart."

Meanwhile, Sung Hyunwoo gained popularity after contesting on 'Produce 101 Season 2 in 2017. In 2019, he debuted in the boy group Limitless under the stage name A.M.

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'Teacher' Kim Taeri explodes at 'Assistant Teacher' Choi Hyunwook's attitude ... "There wasn't a single part I was satisfied with"

SOURCE: '선생님 변신' 김태리, '보조쌤' 최현욱 태도에 폭발…"만족한 부분 없어" (방과후 태리쌤)[전일야화]

In this episode, the two headed out for an outdoor class on the third day of class, but things didn't go smoothly.

The 'main teacher' Kim Taeri asked 'assistant teacher' Choi Hyunwook to lead a 'warm-up recreation' session as the first period of the outdoor class. Choi Hyunwook appeared to begin the warm-up, but faced problems from the start and couldn't continue.

Watching this, Kim Taeri helped the confused Choi Hyunwook by saying, "Looks like the music isn't working, so let's start without it!" and redirected the children's attention to save the situation.

The warm-up game began, but because the instructions were not clear, the children couldn't focus on the game. Seeing this, Kim Taeri tried to raise the energy by stepping in to lead the game instead of Choi Hyunwook.

After finishing the somewhat disappointing outdoor class and sending the children home, the two gathered again. Reflecting on the class, Kim Taeri said, "We need something that can grab their focus at the beginning. The warm-up time is really important, so I want you to prepare better."

Choi Hyunwook replied, "If there's nothing to do until tomorrow's class, I was planning to drive 10 minutes away and go for a run." Kim Taeri responded in disbelief, "What about preparing for class?"

While they disagreed on how to prepare the class, Kim Taeri brought up the disappointing outdoor class and pointed out, "There wasn't a single part of what you did that I'm 100% satisfied with."

Choi Hyunwook responded, "How can I satisfy you 100%? I didn't prepare as much as you did, but I think I did what I needed to do here," expressing his frustration as their disagreement intensified, drawing sympathy from viewers.

COMMENTS:

-I think it was a mistake to put two people together who are originally too comfortable with each other.

-I’ve thought this before, but maybe it’s better for her to just quietly focus on acting.

-This show doesn't seem to fit Kim Taeri's personality. I understand she feels pressured because the show literally has her name on it (NB: the literal translation of the show title is 'Taeri-Ssaem After Class'), but the way she kept nitpicking Choi Hyunwook is so off-putting.

-Kim Taeri is an amazing actress, but I always feel disappointed whenever I hear about her private life. Starring in variety shows seem to highlight those negative parts of her.

-This is a total miscasting. It was so uncomfortable to watch.

-Did the production team not give them a clear direction or a guide? It feels like they were filming two completely different shows;;

-I don't even like Choi Hyunwook that much, but this seems a bit over the top..ㅠ

-Kim Taeri does not suit variety shows at all. I was really surprised to see how sensitive she is.

-Maybe she's just a perfectionist...?

-Even watching the short clips suffocate me.

-Aren't variety shows supposed to be fun to watch? I think the viewers will feel uncomfortable watching this.

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'SNSD full member' Tiffany and Byun Yohan's wedding photo turns out to be an AI-generated photo

SOURCE: '소녀시대 총출동' 티파니·변요한 웨딩사진, 알고 보니 AI 합성 이미지였다

Byun Yohan (40) and SNSD's Tiffany (37) had reportedly completed their marriage registration and become legally married. A wedding photo of the couple recently went viral online. However, it was later confirmed that the image was created by AI.

On the 1st, Byun Yohan's agency, TEAMHOPE, stated, "The wedding photo that is currently spreading online was never actually taken."

Recently, post titled 'Byun Yohan and Tiffany's wedding photo' spread widely across online communities and social media platforms.

The post included a photo of Byun Yohan wearing a pink suit and Tiffany in a matching pink wedding dress, smiling brightly while holding a bouquet. On both sides of the couple, SNSD's members were seen dressed in gowns, looking at the bride and groom to celebrate.

Many netizens congratulated Byun Yohan and Tiffany on their marriage, while some suspected it was a fake image.

As the photo was revealed to be created by AI, some people reacted with surprise and fear at how realistic AI technology has become.

Meanwhile, Byun Yohan and Tiffany gained attention last December as they announced they were in a relationship with marriage in mind.

The two reportedly met while starring together in the Disney+ original series 'Uncle Samsik' and later became a couple.

After two months of dating publicly, they completed their marriage registration on the 27th of last month and became legally married.

At the time, TEAMHOPE stated, "Byun Yohan and Tiffany Young have completed their marriage registration based on deep trust and love for each other. As they begin a new journey in life, they will remember the support and love they have received and repay it by showing a more mature side of themselves."

The date for their wedding ceremony hasn't been finalized yet. It is reported that they are considering a small, simple wedding ceremony.

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tvN 'Curtain Up, Class!' viewer ratings

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SOURCE: 티비엔 일요일 예능 <방과후 태리쌤> 시청률.jpg

COMMENTS: 

-I turned it off because my ears hurt so much while watching.

-Watching this makes me feel bad for Choi Hyunwook.

-Kim Taeri is a queen❤

-I kept wondering why Kim Taeri was screaming so much the whole time...

-Choi Hyunwook cried.

-The production team is the biggest problem here.

-To be honest, I’m not even that big a fan of Choi Hyunwook, but this is the first time I’ve felt sorry for him.

-It seems like Kim Taeri has a bit unusual personality...

-This show made me wonder if that is Kim Taeri's actual personality. The image I had of her completely changed.

-I really don't like Kim Taeri's personality.

-Whoa... Why is Kim Taeri acting like that? I was so shocked after watching a clip from this show on Youtube Shorts.

-Well, Choi Hyunwook was kind of making people mad though…

-Kim Taeri is way too loud....ㅠ

-Who even likes a rage-baiting variety show like this?

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Wendy reveals she gained 15kg from binge eating after experiencing racism ... "Even my mom didn't recognize me"

SOURCE: 웬디, 인종차별 당한 뒤 폭식으로 15kg 증량…"母도 못 알아봐" (고은언니)

On the 26th, a video titled 'Shocking things Wendy faced while studying abroad in the U.S: from being bullied to becoming the top student,' was posted to Youtube. Wendy appeared as a guest and talked about various topics. 

On this day, Wendy revealed that she went to study in Canada when she was in 5th grade. She recalled, "I saw how much brighter my older sister became after coming back from studying in Canada, so I told my parents I wanted to go too."

However, reality was not easy. She shared, "I went as soon as I started 5th grade, but I couldn't speak English at all. I wast staying at a foreigner's homestay and I couldn't understand a single word when someone spoke to me. On the very first day, I said I wanted to go back to South Korea." She added, "In 2005, there were no Asians at all, so it was hard. But after a month, I started to speak and understand English little by little. Even when I couldn't fully communicate, school became fun."

Two or three years later, she had another difficult time after transferring from Brockville to Toronto. She said, "The English level there was different, the kids were very chic and acted like snobs. I went to a Catholic school and the students there were very arrogant. There were many different kinds of friends from different races, so I couldn't fit in. That's when the racism started. I ended up eating my lunch in the bathroom because no one would include me."

The discrimination was very blatant. She shared, "When I asked them, 'Can I play with you? Can I play soccer with you all?' they would say, 'No! You're Korean.' I went to the teacher and said, 'They were being racist to me,' but the teacher just said, 'You two go out and talk it out.' Even when the teacher gave us time to talk, they never apologized. I spent a lot of time alone, cried in the lockers room everyday, and ate alone in the bathroom. I felt like school life was going to be really hard."

Eventually, she changed her direction, saying, "So, instead of focusing on studying, I became busy trying to make friends. I hung out with the kids who played the most and naturally, my style changed. In seventh grade, I bleached half of my hair, wore skull tie and suits. It was kind of strange. At that time, I did nothing but eat. I gained over 10 kg in one year."

Eventually, she gained 15kg. She said, "I went to the airport to meet my mom and sister after gaining 15kg. When I got off the plane, they didn't recognize me. They were like, 'What happened to you?' 'Why did you become like this?'"

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Soyou after losing weight from 68kg to 49kg, dramatically changed face shape ... "People ask why I don't sue over plastic surgery rumors"

SOURCE: 소유, 68→49kg 감량 후 확 달라진 얼굴형 "성형논란에 왜 고소 안하냐고" ('소유기')

On the 26th, a video titled, 'You're asking Soyou what kind of self-care she does? Let me tell you everything," was posted to her Youtube channel 'SOYUGI.'

On this day, Soyou said, "A lot of people have been asking me how do I take care of my skin and boy," and went on to reveal her self-care methods.

She explained that she started focusing on self-care in October 2024, saying, "I was going to a dermatology clinic when they told me this. Since I was 25, I have consistently received a lifting treatment once a year," adding, "Since early last year, I've been getting skin treatments once a month. I always get the toning treatment."

She continued, "After I lost weight, there were rumors that I had plastic surgery. At the time, my doctor even asked, 'Why don't you sue them?'" She then laughed, "The doctor sees my face once a month, so she knows the whole story (of how my face has changed)."

Regarding how her face shape changed, Soyou shared, "I currently weigh 49kg. My heaviest weight before diet was 68kg." She added with a laugh, "Everyone thinks I lost about 10kg, but actually, I lost 20kg. If you lose that much, would your face shape change or not?"

She explained, "The reason why I didn't tell people that I weighed 68kg was because I felt so ashamed of myself." She added, "I was shocked and worked really hard to lose weight. Last April, I was stuck between 54kg and 56kg, I couldn't lose more. After thinking about it, I decided to reduce my muscle mass and did more cardio. As my muscle mass start decreasing, my weight finally started to go down." She also noted, "In the past, I can lose weight in whichever part I wanted. But now, consistent care is a must," as she recommended beauty devices.

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