"Give me a chance to re-serve" Song Mino admits to violating the Military Service Act ... Prosecution seek 1 year and 6 months sentence in prison

SOURCE: “재복무 기회 달라” 송민호, 병역법 위반 인정…검찰 1년 6개월 구형

While Song Mino admitted to the charges during the first trial for violating the Military Service Act, the prosecution has requested a sentence of one year and six months in prison.

On the 21st, the Seoul Western District Court held the first hearing for Song Mino, who was indicted on charges of violating the Military Service Act. The prosecution asked the court to sentence him to one year and six months in prison.

Song Mino is accused of repeatedly being absent without leave while serving as a public service worker at community facilities, including the Mapo-gu Facilities Management Corporation in Seoul, from March 2023 to December 2024. The prosecution reportedly stated in the indictment that the total number of days he was absent from duty was 102. Public service workers are required to report for duty about 430 days, which means he allegedly failed to show up for about a quarter of his service period.

During the hearing, Song Mino's legal team admitted to all charges brought by the prosecution. In his final statement, he bowed his head and said, "I would like to offer my apologies." He added, "I suffer from bipolar disorder and panic disorder, but I know these conditions should never be used as an excuse or justification. If I am given the opportunity to serve again after recovering my health, I will faithfully complete my service to the end."

Meanwhile, an official identified as Lee, who was responsible for supervising Song Mino's service, was also put on trial on charges of falsifying attendance records and overlooking Song Mino's negligence. The prosecution believes Lee effectively aided Song Mino's unauthorized absences. However, Lee reportedly denied any collusion with Song Mino.

Under the Military Service Act, if a public service worker leaves their post without a valid reason for a total of eight days or more, they can be sentenced to up to three years in prison.

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BLACKPINK Jisoo draws clear line regarding her older brother's controversy: "We have lived apart for a long time ... It's not related to me"

SOURCE: 블핑 지수, 친오빠 논란에 선 그었다 "오랜 기간 떨어져 지내…관련 없어"

As Jisoo's older brother becomes embroiled in multiple controversies, Jisoo's side has stepped forward to distance her from the situation.

On the 20th, attorney Eun Hyunho from Kim & Chang, the legal representative for Jisoo's agency BLISSOO, released an official statement addressing the recent controversies surrounding her family.

The attorney stated, "We express deep regret regarding the reckless acts of linking the artist (Jisoo) and BLISSOO to this matter currently spreading through media outlets, online communities, and social media, and damaging their reputation based on false information."

He continued, "The current issues are completely unrelated to the artist and BLISSOO, and much of the information circulating online consists of unverified speculation or clear falsehoods. The artist became independent early as she started her trainee life at a young age and has lived apart from her family for a long time, making it impossible for her to be aware of or involved in that individual's private life," clearly distancing her from the controversy involving her older brother.

He added, "While the artist received limited advice from family members during the early stages of preparing to establish BLISSOO, no family member has ever received a salary or participate in the decision-making. Since then, the company has been operating completely independently without any involvement from family members," clarifying that rumors of her older brother being an executive or CEO of the company are entirely false, and that he has no legal or managerial ties to BLISSOO.

Furthermore, BLISSOO stated that they do not provide any financial or legal support to Jisoo's older brother, has no plans to do so, nor does it have any interaction or involvement with him regarding this matter.

The attorney warned, "Continuously spreading false information or linking the artist's name and image to these unrelated matters constitutes a clear violation of rights and defamation. We will take all possible civil and criminal legal action against those who create or distribute defamatory posts, use the artist's identity in unrelated issues, or create articles and content based on unverified speculation." He also added that there would be no leniency or settlements for malicious or repeat offenders.

Meanwhile, on the 16th, Channel A reported that a family member of a famous girl group member was arrested on charges of sexually harassing a female BJ. Speculation arose that this individual was Jisoo's older brother. The controversy further escalated when a woman identifying herself as his wife claimed on social media that she had suffered domestic violence by him.

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Jo Hyunah: "Suzy stayed by my side for three days of my moher's funeral ... She even went to the burial site"

SOURCE: 조현아 "수지, 母 장례 3일 내내 자리 지켜…장지까지 함께"

Jo Hyunah mentioned Suzy's loyalty.

On the 20th, a video titled 'Bright-eyed chubby and restaurant auntie' was posted on Shin Dongyup's Youtube channel.

In the released video, Jo Hyunah talked about the time she lost her mother.

She said, "I was on my way home after having a drink with Suzy when I got a call from my sister. She told me to come quickly and I just had a feeling." She continued, "The funeral started early in the morning. Suzy came and sat in one spot for three days. Even when people recognized her and said, 'I's Suzy,' she just stayed there and asked for more dried squid. She even accompanied me to the crematorium and the burial site."

She added, "At the burial site, Suzy said, 'Mother, I will take good care of Unnie.'" Hearing this, Shin Dongyup said, "I worked with Suzy as an MC for a long time. I was so surprised to hear the story about the funeral. It's something you don't see often these days. Anyone who has lost a parent knows how difficult it is, and how grateful to have that kind of support is."

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Dawn: "I had a cold and coughed for two months, ended up with cracked rib"

SOURCE: 던 “감기 걸려 2달 기침하다가 갈비뼈에 금이 가” (아니근데진짜)

Dawn revealed that he developed a crack in his rib from coughing. 

On the episode of SBS' 'AGJ' that aired on the 20th, Lee Sangjun, Dawn, and Myung Jaehyun made an appearance. 

When asked, "Why do you have so little energy?" Dawn replied, "I recently caught a cold. The coughing wouldn't stop for two months," sharing how much he had struggled. Kai asked, "Are you sure it's just a cold? Shouldn't you go to the hospital?" expressing his concern.

Dawn surprised everyone by saying, "I ended up with a cracked rib, so I'm not in great condition." When asked if he was okay to move around, he shared, "The coughing has stopped. My rib is getting better."

Dawn appeared with his dog, Haetnim. When asked who the snacks he brought were for, he said, "Even if I don't eat, Haetnim has to eat." Tak Jaehoon joked, "You should eat them yourself," making everyone laugh. 

It was also revealed that this broadcast was Dawn's first outing in a very long time. Tak Jaehoon jokingly added, "Don't you just ride on Haetnim's back when you're low on energy?" bringing more laughter.

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'Project Hail Mary' surpasses 2.29 million viewers in South Korea ... Rises to #2 at the 2026 box office

SOURCE: ‘프로젝트 헤일메리’, 229만 돌파…2026년 흥행 2위 등극

'Project Hail Mary' has ranked 2nd in the box office rankings among all films released in 2026.

According to the Korea Box Office Information System on the 20th, 'Project Hail Mary' drew 170,719 viewers over three days from the 17th to the 19th, bringing its total audience to 2,298,104.

With this, 'Project Hail Mary' has overtaken 'Humint' and 'Hoppers' to become the second highest-grossing film among all films released this year.

Notably, 'Project Hail Mary' has also surpassed 300,000 IMAX viewers. This number exceeds the records of major hits such as 'Oppenheimer' (288,103), 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' (277,223), 'F1: The Movie' (273,591) and 'Dune' (257,398).

Released on the 18th of last month, 'Project Hail Mary' follows the journey of Grace (played by Ryan Gosling) who wakes up alone in the middle of space with no memory and embarks on a final mission to prevent the extinction of humanity.

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Jamie Park breaks up after only 2 months of public relationship ... "The moment I saw him cheating, I cut him off. No regrets"

SOURCE: 박지민, 공개 열애 2달 만에 결별…"바람핀 거 보자마자 컷, 미련 없어" [종합]

Singer Jamie (Park Jimin) spoke about her past public relationship.

On the 19th, Jamie made an appearance on the Youtube channel 'Danny Cho.'

That day, when asked about what memory she wishes could disappear from the internet, Jamie said, "I once had a public relationship."

She continued, "Since I was in my 20s, I wanted to date publicly. I always had to hide my relationships and could only go on dates at home. But after leaving my company and becoming free, and being in my passionate 20s, I decided to go public with my relationship."

In November 2022, Jamie revealed her boyfriend, Goo Minchul, through her channel with the caption 'Let's be happy.' The two showed affection by hugging and sharing kisses. Goo Minchul gained recognition after competing on Channel A/ENA 'Steel Troops 2.'

Jamie confessed, "Nothing is left. It just all burned away. Looking back now, I regret it." Regarding the breakup, she said, "People kept asking if it (the cheating) was true. Talking about it so specifically is something I regret. I should've just said we broke up coolly. I think it was uncool of me to explain it in detail like 'We broke up because of this, I hope you X.'"

At the time, just two months into the public relationship, Jamie posted a message on social media hinting that her boyfriend had cheated. She wrote, "When you find out your boyfriend is a cheater." She followed it with a post in English saying, "Did you have fun with 4-5 other girls?" and then deleted all photos of her with Goo Minchul, sparking controversy.

Jamie emphasized, "If I could go back, I wouldn't go public with my relationship in the first place," adding, "I have no lingering feelings. The moment I saw it, I cut him off," explaining how the breakup happened.

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"I was abused every time I asked for a divorce" ... Shocking allegations of a domestic violence by a girl group member's older brother cause a stir

SOURCE: "이혼 요구할 때마다 폭행 당했다"…걸그룹 친오빠 가정폭력 충격 폭로 파장

A woman has claimed that she suffered long-term domestic violence at the hands of a man known to be the older brother of a popular girl group member.

The woman, identified as A, recently created a social media account and shared pictures of bruises all over her body. She claimed, "What did I do to deserve being hit? I did everything I was told, yet I was still abused. If I told him that I couldn't live like this anymore, that it's suffocating me, he would go and beat me like crazy, saying, 'Are you saying we should get a divorce then?'"

She also claimed, "He hit me for not saying 'I love you' and made me get on my knees and beg if he was in a bad mood. When I ran away to my parents' house out of fear, he gaslighted me, saying, 'It's your fault for leaving your husband,' and made me return. Recently, he even came to my parents' house, leaving my family trembling in anxiety." Her statements have drawn attention as people question the validity.

A also released hospital records that appear to support her claims. The records reportedly stated, "After being abused by her husband at their pension, she returned home and called 112 while being confined," along with diagnoses of headaches and bruises on her right leg and hand.

She added, "When we first met, I was a bright person, but after registering our marriage, my expression darkened and I barely poke. I even had to wear bandages all over my arms."

However, A emphasized that she only later discovered that her husband was the older brother of a popular girl group member. She said, "I didn't know he was her brother when we met. I only found out after registering our marriage, when our second daughter often told me I looked like 'Auntie OO,' which led me to look it up and found out." She also hinted that she would take legal action alongside other victims who have suffered similar abuse.

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