Saturday, April 18, 2026

15-year veteran actress Park Kyunghye revealed to have been working part-time at a café for 2 years: "I wanted a fixed income"

SOURCE: 15년차 배우인데…박경혜, 알고 보니 2년째 카페 알바 "고정 수입 원해"('나혼산')

Actress Park Kyunghye revealed that she balances her acting career with a part-time job on 'I Live Alone.'

On the episode of MBC's 'I Live Alone' that aired on the 17th, Park Kyunghye revealed her independent routine as a 15-year veteran actress.

Previously, Park Kyunghye drew attention by revealing her '6-pyeong studio in Gangnam' through her Youtube channel.

In this episode, Park Kyunghye shared her thoughts on living alone for the first time, saying, "This is the first time I've looked a place to live on my own," revealing the cozy interior of her studio apartment.

Park Kyunghye, who has been living alone for four months, explained, "I live in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam. It's about 6 pyeong, and the monthly rent is 590,000 KRW, including maintenance fees and parking."

Inside the house, there were traces of rust and mold. Park Kyunghye explained, "The previous tenant didn't manage the humidity well, so there are quite a few areas with rust and mold," and even showed a picture of the ceiling bulging due to the mold.

When Kian84 asked, "You've done a lot of projects. Couldn't you move to somewhere bigger?" Park Kyunghye replied, "That was my budget. wanted a place where I could live without being pressured financially."

After getting ready and heading to a café, Park Kyunghye surprised everyone by revealing that she has actually been working part-time for two years.

She confessed, "I wanted a stable, consistent income. That's why I started working part-time." Kian84 then asked, "How do you manage it when you're working on a project?"

Park Kyunghye replied, "I'm currently working on two projects. I'm doing both at the same time," adding, "Many fellow actors also work part-time jobs."

Park Kyunghye handled her work at the café skillfully, managing everything from cleaning and inventory to customer service, showing off her skills. She remarked, "Earning money is not easy."

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Older brother of a famous girl group member accused of sexually assaulting a female BJ ... Prosecution rejects arrest warrant

SOURCE: 유명 걸그룹 멤버 친오빠, BJ 강제추행 혐의…검찰 구속영장 반려

An arrest warrant for a man in his 30s, identified as A, who is accused of sexually assaulting a female internet broadcast host (BJ), has been rejected by the prosecution. A is known to be the older brother of a famous girl group member.

According to legal sources on the 18th, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office rejected the arrest warrant for A, which had been requested by the Seoul Gangnam Police Station the previous day.

The prosecution reportedly determined that there evidence of the charges was insufficient.

A was arrested at the scene on the afternoon of the 15th on charges of attempting inappropriate physical contact after meeting the victim at a restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, and taking her to his home.

The investigation revealed tat A had purchased a 'meal date voucher' from the victim two days before he incident and had promised not to engage in any sexual contact.

During the police investigation, A reportedly admitted to physical contact but claimed that it was not forced.

The police plan to conduct further investigation and then decide whether to reapply for an arrest warrant.

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Aespa's Giselle mentions the possibility of changing her stage name: "I want to switch to my real name, Aeri"

SOURCE: 에스파 지젤, 활동명 변경 가능성 언급…"본명 애리로 바꾸고파"

Aespa's Giselle mentioned the possibility of changing her stage name.

Recently, a video titled 'Let's call it Aeri's on and off' was posted on Aespa's official Youtube channel.

The video captures Giselle's domestic and international schedules in a daily vlog, showing her daily life.

After arriving at the airport or an overseas schedule, Giselle shared her thoughts about her stage name while resting in the lounge.

She said, "There aren't many fans who call me 'Giselle' at the airport," and added, "I actually like that." She continued, "When fans ask how I'd like to be called, I always say 'Aeri.'"

She also shared, "Now, even the reporters at the airport call me 'Aeri-ya,'" adding, "It feels so much friendly, so I like it."

In particular, Giselle shared her honest feelings, saying, "I've been thinking about changing my stage name. I want to change it from 'Giselle' to 'Aeri.'"

She added, "I'm thinking of changing my stage name someday. I'm stil debating if it's the right decision, but it would be going back to my original name."

The video also showed her video calling her fellow member, Ningning, who greeted the camera while covering her face, drawing laughter.

After boarding the plane, Giselle stated, "I feel like my emotions always become richer when I'm on a plane. That's why I think more and end up writing a lot of lyrics during flights."

Meanwhile, Giselle debuted in 2020 as a member of the girl group Aespa under SM Entertainment. Her real name is Aeri Uchinaga. She is originally from Japan.

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Park Myungsoo apologizes to SNSD after 17 years: "My hosting was a mess back then ... Please come on the show just once"

SOURCE: 박명수, 17년 만에 소녀시대에 사과 "신인 때 진행 엉망…한 번만 와달라"('할명수')

Comedian Park Myungsoo admitted to his past mistake of hosting harshly towards SNSD's members during 'Infinite Challenge' and offered a belated apology.

On the 17th, Park Myungsoo met Hyoyeon, who appeared as a guest in a video titled 'What happens when people with the same MBTI meet' posted on his Youtube channel, 'Halmyungsoo.'

On this day, Park Myungsoo offered a belated apology to Hyoyeon, saying, "After SNSD appeared on the talkshow in their rookie day, our relationship grew quite distant," adding, "My hosting back then was a total mess." To this Hyoyeon playfully teased him, "We were indeed rookies back then, but you were also really bad at hosting, Oppa."

Park Myungsoo then explained, "I did that because it's not funny if the hosting is too smooth," and Hyoyeon responded warmly, "But isn't that your charm?"

In fact, during the talkshow segment on 'Infinite Challenge' that aired in 2009, Park Myungsoo recklessly called the SNSD's members 'hey' and yelled 'I'm the MC,' showing a chaotic hosting style. The atmosphere was so messy that Tiffany eventually said, "The hosting here isn't good."

After 17 years, Park Myungsoo asked Hyoyeon for another chance. He said, "If SNSD comes to Halmyungsoo as a full group, I will truly do it properly and make it fun this time," earnestly asking Hyoyeon to invite the members. Hyoyeon replied, "I will ask them," raising anticipation.

Meanwhile, Park Myungsoo's Youtube channel 'Halmyungsoo' has achieved 1.71 million subscribers as of 6 PM (KST) on the 17th.

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IU confirmed to appear on 'I Live Alone' ... Enjoying a date with Yoo Subin in her 19th year since debut: "He always takes care of me like this"

SOURCE: 아이유, '나혼산' 출연 확정…데뷔 19년 차에 유수빈과 데이트 만끽 "항상 이렇게 챙겨줘"

IU, who debuted as a singer in 2008, will make a surprise appearance on MBC's 'I Live Alone.'

At the end of the 643th episode of 'I Live Alone' that aired on the 17th, a preview of actor Yoo Subin's upcoming appearance drew attention. It was also revealed that his friends, Lee Yeon and IU, would be joining him.

IU enjoyed seeing flowers with Yoo Subin and Lee Yeon, and then she took pictures together and shared a meal. Seeing Yoo Subin naturally pour water for her, IU commented, "He always takes care of me like this," mentioning his thoughtful side. Then, at IU's request, Yoo Subin also showed his personal talent on the spot, livening up the mood.

The daily lives of the three will be revealed in the next broadcast. They reportedly became close after working on the MBC's 'Perfect Crown,' and even recently went on a 2 days 1 night trip to Jeju Island together.

Yoo Subin plays the role of Choi Hyun, who is an aide to Byun Wooseok's character in 'Perfect Crown.' He has previously proven his acting skills through various works such as 'Weak Hero,' 'Tastefully Yours,' and 'Concrete Market.'

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Former After School member Lee Jooyeon reveals her dating stories: "One member of every boy groups liked me"

SOURCE: 애프터스쿨 출신 이주연 "보이그룹, 멤버 한 명씩 날 좋아해"... 연애사 폭로

Actress Lee Jooyeon, formerly of the group After School, will share her eventful dating stories from her idol days.

On the episode of MBC's 'Omniscient Interfering View' airing on the 18th, Lee Jooyeon will appear and share her daily life. On this day, Kahi, who was the leader of After School, visits Jooyeon's home.

The two, who have remained close even after their group activities ended, drew attention with their 'spicy' conversation.

First, Lee Jooyeon shared that before she debuted, she was offered to join as the 'visual' member of the group by the company's CEO multiple times. However, because she lacked confidence in her singing and dancing, she avoided him for about 3 to 4 months. She also shared the ups and downs of performing high-difficulty performances such as drumming, pole dancing, and tap dancing after debuting with After School.

Additionally, Kahi also revealed that she struggled to keep the members' dating lives in check during their After School days. At the time, Lee Jooyeon said, "In every boy group, at least one of their members liked me," and Kahi added, "Even when their phones were confiscated and they lived with a female manager, they would secretly leave the droms and find ways to date." The secret dating methods that idols used back then, which is revealed by Lee Jooyeon, will be revealed in detail in this episode.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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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