Ji Changwook embroiled in another 'personality' controversy ... Stealing notebooks overseas too: "A repeat offender"

SOURCE: 지창욱, 또다시 불거진 인성 논란…해외서도 노트 강탈 "상습범이네"

Ji Changwook has once again sparked controversy after steals a fan's notebook.

Recently, a video titled 'Ji Changwook steals a notebook again' was posted on online communities and social media.

The video shows Ji Changwook in Paris, France, attending the Tom Ford fashion show during the 2026 F/W Paris Fashion Week.

In front of the venue, Ji Changwook responded kindly to fans who had been waiting for him by signing autographs while smiling warmly. However, after finishing the autograph, he only returned the pen and walked away while still holding the notebook in his hand.

Ji Changwook also had a previous history of stealing a fan's notebook in 2024. At the time, during a stage greeting for the movie 'Revolver,' he signed a fan's notebook but returned only the pen and walked away with the notebook, amusing people with his clumsy behavior.

The video of that moment quickly spread on social media and even became a hot topic under the title 'Ji Changwook personality controversy.' In response, his agency posted a playful announcement to find the fan who was the victim of the 'notebook stealing incident.'

<We are looking for someone>

We are looking for the fan who reached out their hand in confusion after Ji Changwook stole their notebook during the 'Revolver' stage greeting on August 7.

If you are the person whose notebook was taken, or if you know who it is, please leave a comment! (We may ask for verification to confirm your identity)

*The stolen notebook was returned to its owner on the day of the incident, but we apologize for not noticing your reaching hand at the time.

Now, about two years later, Ji Changwook was caught walking away with a fan's notebook again. Fans reacted with comments like "He's a repeat offender," "This time, it happened overseas. How is he going to return it?", "A new type of notebook theft," "His autograph is precious to himself," "He's really cute," and more.

Meanwhile, Ji Changwook will star in the new JTBC drama 'Human X Gumiho' (working title). This drama is a fantasy romantic comedy about Gu Jahong (Jeon Jihyun), a seductive being who bewitches humans, and Choi Seok (Ji Changwook), a human who attracts supernatural creatures, as they meet at the crossroads of fate. It is scheduled to start filming in March.

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Spotted with Xi Jinping and President Lee Jaemyung ... Park Jinyoung suddenly resigns from JYP → Dreaming of something even bigger

SOURCE: 中시진핑x이재명 대통령과 포착…박진영, 돌연 JYP 사임→더 큰 꿈 꾼다

Last September, Park Jinyoung was appointed co-chairman of the Popular Culture Exchange Committee directly under President Lee Jaemyung. About six months later, in March this year, news of his resignation as an internal director at JYP has drawn attention to his next moves.

Last year, Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoonsik announced Park Jinyoung's appointment during a briefing, saying, "He is one of South Korea's representative singers who has worked hard to globalize K-pop," adding, "He will help create South Korea a place where culture flourishes, where people around the world enjoy can enjoy our popular culture more, and we, in turn, also experience diverse culture from various foreign cultures."

Regarding this, Park Jinyoung also shared on social media, ""As someone in the entertainment industry, taking on government work is burdensome and concerning in many ways, so I thought a lot about it." He added, "However, I realized that K-pop is facing a very special opportunity right now. I decided to take on the role because I felt we must make the most of this chance."

He continued, "I will organize the need for institutional support that I felt while working in the field and make sure effective support is provided," adding, "I will work hard so that junior artists can get better opportunities. I will also do my best to help K-pop take another leap forward so it can become a place where people around the world understand and exchange with one another."

His activities soon extended to the international stage. Last November, Park Jinyoung attended the dinner for the South Korea-China summit as co-chair of the Popular Culture Exchange Committee under President Lee Jaemyung and met Chinese President Xi Jinping. At the time, Park Jinyoung posted on his social media, "I was truly happy to be able to meet and speak with President Xi Jinping. Thank you for listening so attentively and sharing kind words." He added, "I hope we can have more discussions so that people of both countries can grow closer through popular culture."

Park Jinyoung previously stated on a variety show, "I have already created a five-year roadmap for K-pop." As a producer who has created many singers who are loved by the nation, he still seems to be worrying about the future of K-pop. Amidst this, the news that he will step down from his position as an internal director at JYP Entertainment in March has drawn even more attention.

On the 10th, JYP Entertainment announced, "Park Jinyoung has resigned from his position as an internal director and will not undergo the reappointment process at the shareholders' meeting on the 26th." As Park Jinyoung plans to focus more on his creative activities as an artist, nurturing junior artist, and new external activities for the K-pop industry, the public is cheering him on as he takes another step toward a bigger dream.

Park Jinyoung debuted in 1994 and has been active for over 30 years as a singer, composer, and producer. Although he is stepping down from his role as an internal director at JYP, his challenge toward K-pop and popular culture is still ongoing.

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The truth behind Mingyu's 'flirting' controversy at a club

SOURCE: 클럽 뜬 세븐틴 민규 ‘플러팅’ 논란의 실체

A video of Mingyu visiting a local club right after SEVENTEEN's Asia tour has spread online and put him under scrutiny. Some netizens maliciously edited the footage and raising 'flirting allegations,' leading to a ridiculous situation.

On the 8th, after finishing a concert at the Singapore National Stadium, Mingyu was spotted at a club in Tanjong Pagar.

Some netizens initially misidentified the location as a club in Hong Kong, but it was later revealed that Mingyu, along with Vernon and The8, had simply gone there to relax after finishing their schedule in Singapore.

The video currently spreading on social media shows Mingyu enjoying himself dancing at the club. He appeared to be casually enjoying the music and dancing with acquaintances and fellow members. The video also captures a moment where he talks to someone who appears to be a female DJ.

However, some netizens maliciously edited the clips of Migyu dancing at the club, claiming that he intentionally approached a woman and 'flirted' inappropriately. The controversy seems to have died down after SEVENTEEN's fans released other videos showing that Mingyu was simply enjoying the music at the club without any other intentions.

Ahead of SEVENTEEN's concert in Singapore, Pledis Entertainment held a 'SEVENTEEN-themed Party' with a famous DJ at a well-known local club on the 6th, creating an open atmosphere for the tour.

COMMENTS:

-What's the problem.....?

-Pledis-ya, just sue them already.

-Have fun. Go and keep having fun even if you get criticized for it.

-It's strange how there are three members there, but only one is getting hate.

-I mean... Why is going to a club something to get criticized for?

-Even if he just went to hang out, what's the issue?

-Y'all... He's almost 30 now...

-Idol fans these days seem to be really chill.

-He didn't do anything bad, so what's the problem?

-Can y'all even see anything in that video...? It's so red, I can barely see anything.

-Stop f*cking harassing Mingyu..ㅜㅜ....

-I guess he just stood out the most because he's tallㅋㅋ

-Where exactly is the controversy supposed to be here?

-He's 30. Let him live his f*cking live. Even my mom doesn't monitor me this strictly.

-What the hell... This article is so malicious.

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Heeseung, ENHYPEN, BELIFT Lab show a new model of 'win-win'

SOURCE: 희승·엔하이픈·빌리프랩 ‘초유의 상생’ 새 모범 보였다[종합]

Top-tier group ENHYPEN and their agency BELIFT Lab are expected to draw attention by introducing an activity system that is never seen before in the history of Korean idols.

Heseung will transition into a solo artist through his current agency, BELIFT Lab. As a result, ENHYPEN will reorganize from a 7-member group to a 6-member group. This is essentially the first case where a top group chose 'coexistence' instead of 'conflict' or 'feud.'

The 'win-win declaration' by Heeseung, ENHYPEN, and BELIFT Lab, which completely breaks the norms in the industry and fandom, was officially announced on the global fan platform Weverse on the afternoon of the 10th.

Regarding this 'mutually agreed independence' that has never seen in the industry before, BELIFT Lab stated, "We had deep discussions with the members about the direction ENHYPEN should move toward in the future. During this process, we confirmed that Heeseung has a very clear musical vision he wishes to pursue, and we have decided to respect his choice."

The explanation that "Heseung did not want to put his own ambitions first within the team, and the other members were also very considerate of him" has created fresh reactions within the K-pop industry. An insider commented, "It means the entire group acknowledged Heeseung's personal musical vision, and the agency supported that choice 'systematically.' This is a 'symbolic moment' showing that K-pop has reached a more mature stage."

It is extremely rare for an artist to 'become independent and go solo' while still remaining in the same agency. In the past, member changes in groups are usually caused by the departure of that artist from the agency or the end of their contracts.

The method BELIFT Lab chose allows both ENHYPEN and Heeseung to operate simultaneously under the same label. This is expected to become an example for idol management systems in the future. The agency also expressed their hope that 'this decision will be a chance for a new leap forward for both ENHYPEN and Heeseung."

On the same day, Heeseung also shared his own statement and reached out to communicate with fans.

He said, "Thanks to the members whom I've shared countless emotions with and to ENGENE (the fandom), I was able to take steps toward a dream that once seemed unreachable," expressing sincere gratitude and promised to reunite with fans on stage soon through his solo album.

COMMENTS: 

-The main vocal suddenly leaves the group and the fan sign gets canceled out of the blue... How is this a good example? Aren't the fans still in shock right now??

-I mean... What the f*ck is happening, Heeseung-ah?

-He could've just debuted solo while still being in the group...

-HYBE's media play is kind of scary.

-I feel bad for the 6 ENHYPEN members. I wonder what they're thinking after reading this article.

-'K-pop has reached a more mature stage'ㅋ HYBE's media play is honestly so disgusting.

-Are you sure they're not tying him down so he doesn't leave for another agency?

-The only thing I can think about is.. 'What the hell are they even talking about...'

-Don't joke around. Are the fans a joke to you?

-Whose idea was this? Oh my goodness... It's like they're mocking the fans at this point. It's like they're just fanning the flames..

-Can't they just stay quiet? Why do they even have to do media play for something like this?

-I think BELIFT Lab is a dumbass. Look at all these media plays.

-Is HYBE a dumbass or what?

-You dumbasses... Do you think media play solves everything, BELIFT?

-He's the main vocal... It's like Jungkook leaving BTS...

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'34 y.o.' Soyou declares she's 'giving up on marriage' ..."I planned to freeze my eggs, but now I don't even want to have kids"

SOURCE: '34세' 소유, '결혼 포기' 선언했다…"냉동난자도 계획, 아이 낳기 싫어져" (알딸참)

Soyou opened up about her thoughts on marriage.

On the 10th, a video titled, 'Started giving advice to Soyou... but got counter-attacked' was posted on the Youtube channel 'Alddal Cham.'

In the video, Heo Kyungwan responded to Soyou's comment about giving up on marriage by saying, "As an Oppa, I'm against that."

He said, "The happiest time in my life was when I was 35. I felt everything was perfect. I didn't feel behind because of my age and I was so full of energy. Age doesn't matter for women. Honestly, you can do more bench press more than I can."

In response, Soyou replied, "It's not like I decided to not get married. My life goal was never to be a top star singer or the Beyoncé of South Korea. My dream was to become a good wife and mother." She continued, "Since I was young, I dreamed of a happy family. I wanted to have the smell of soybean paste stew ready when the family came home, having the kids calling 'Mom' as we ate, and just do housework and raise kids. But during COVID, I saw little kids saying things like 'We don't have masks,' and that made me realize I didn't want to bring children into a world like this."

She added, "I originally wanted to have kids early, so I planned to get my body in the best shape and freeze my eggs by the time I turned 30. But I later found out that it doesn't just end there, you have to give yourself shots in the stomach every day. I have a severe phobia of needles, so if I had to inject myself every day, I just couldn't do it."

Soyou stated, "If I'm not going to have kids, then why get married? Once I stopped wanting kids, the thought of marriage disappeared too." Sitting next to her, Heo Kyunghwan joked, "I've seen lots of people, both men an women, say things like that, but then they get married out of the blue."

Soyou clarified, "It's not that I don't want to get married. I just don't really think about it. But I do want to date."

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Freezia: "I don't like it if my boyfriend uses a Samsung Galaxy ... Taking pictures of me with that phone? So annoying"

SOURCE: 프리지아 "갤럭시 쓰는 남친 싫어..그 폰으로 날 찍어? 너무 짜증나"

Youtuber Freezia expressed that she dislikes the idea of having a boyfriend who uses a Galaxy phne.

Recently, Freezia posted a video showing her daily life on her channel, 'THE Freezia.'

Freezia said, "I heard your (an acquaintance) boyfriend uses a Galaxy Fold. To be honest, I'd kinda hate it if my boyfriend used a Galaxy phone." She added, "Both my mom and dad use Galaxy phones too. But parents and a boyfriend are different, right? Just imagining him taking pictures of me with that phone makes me so annoyed."

When an acquaintance asked, "What if your boyfriend comes up and says, 'Jia-ya~ Let me take a picture of you,' and then opens his Galaxy Fold?" she reacted strongly, saying, "Seriously?" She continued, "When my dad takes pictures of me, I end up looking like I have the proportions of a 3-heads-tall character. Galaxy and iPhone photos just have different vibes." Her acquaintance responded, "Mine looks fine, though. The pictures my dad took of me turned out really well."

Freezia added, "I don't think I've ever even touched a Galaxy phone before. The only people I can accept using Galaxy phones are my mom and dad." She added, "When the Flip first came out, t looked really pretty that I wanted to try buying one. It reminded me of the old flip phones. But I still think iPhone is way much more comfortable to use. When I try using my mom's phone, it's too difficult for me."

Meanwhile, beauty and fashion Youtuber Freezia (real name Song Jia) began her journey as an influencer after appearing on the Netflix reality show 'Single's Inferno' in 2021. However, at the peak of her popularity she was caught in a controversy for wearing counterfeit luxury goods. Since her content frequently featured luxury brands, the backlash was significant.

Eventually, Freezia issued an apology through a handwritten letter and a Youtube video. Despite that, criticism from netizens continued, leading a media outlet to verify the authenticity of 21 controversial items. The investigation found that 13 out of 21 items were genuine and some items that netizens had insisted to be fake were actually authentic. However, a portion of the items was confirmed to be counterfeit. 

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Announcement of Heeseung's departure from ENHYPEN

[공지] ENHYPEN 향후 활동 안내

안녕하세요.
빌리프랩입니다.

ENHYPEN을 변함없이 응원해주시는 ENGENE 여러분께 진심으로 감사드리며, ENHYPEN의 향후 활동 체제와 관련하여 안내드립니다.

당사는 ENHYPEN이 앞으로 나아가야 할 방향성과 다음 목표에 대해 고민하고 논의해왔습니다. 멤버 각자가…

— ENHYPEN OFFICIAL (@ENHYPEN) March 10, 2026

SOURCE: 엔하이픈 희승 탈퇴 공지

Hello, this is BELIFT Lab.

We sincerely thank ENGENE for your unwavering support for ENHYPEN. We are writing to provide an update regarding ENHYPEN's future activities.

We have been carefully considering and discussing the direction ENHYPEN should take in the future and their next goals. We held in-depth conversations regarding each member's aspirations and the team's direction. In this process, we confirmed that Heeseung has a very clear musical vision he wishes to pursue, and we have decided to respect his choice.

Accordingly, Heeseung will depart from ENHYPEN and the group will continue its activities as a 6-member group starting from upcoming official schedules.

While it is difficult to fully explain the entire process in a short message, we want to emphasize that this decision was made after long and careful consideration. We understand that this news may be difficult for fans to accept. Nevertheless, we ask for your understanding that this choice was made for the future of both ENHYPEN and Heeseung.

ENHYPEN will continue to give their best to show ENGENE their unwavering performances and energy. Furthermore, Heeseung will continue as a BELIFT Lab artist and will meet fans through solo albums.

We ask for ENGENE to continue giving unwavering love and warm support to both ENHYPEN and Heeseung as they embark on new challenges.

Thank you.

Summary: He is leaving ENHYPEN but will remain as an artist under BELIFT Lab.

COMMENTS:

-Whoa... I guess this is why they canceled the video call fan sign?

-I think he's the most popular one in the group. I heard he's a great singer.

-He's an amazing singer. This is insane. I've watched his Dingo Live performance so many times.

-If he leaves, who's going to do the singing now?

-He should've stayed for at least another 3 years. The group seems to be doing really well in Japan.

-I wonder why...

-If he's not leaving the company, he could've just debuted solo while staying in the group. Why leave?

-Is he switching to acting??

-Is he going to start a ramyeon business?

-Whoa... Why????? Why????????????????? This is so f*cking shocking.

-So he left the group, but is still with the agency? Is he going to act? Or go solo?

-He's that guy who likes ramyeon. What happened?

-Hul... Is this why the fan sign suddenly got canceled last time? It wasn't because of norovirus after all...

-Why, though? Isn't he the oldest in the group?

-Huh, suddenly? Aren't they the group that suddenly announced their fan sign was canceled the other day?

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