4Minute Jeon Jiyoon secretly debuts as a web novel author: "I'm cautious about revealing my identity"

SOURCE: 포미닛 전지윤, 비밀리에 웹소설 작가 데뷔 “정체 공개 조심스러워” (찐들의 페이지)

4Minute's Jeon Jiyoon revealed that she has recently debuted as a web novel author.

Jeon Jiyoon caught everyone's attention when she introduced herself as a web novel author, saying, "I used to promote as a singer, but now I'm working as a web novel author." She added, "I've been keeping my activities as web novel author a secret, so many people don't know about it, but (the show) contacted me. This is my first time appearing on a broadcast as a web novel author."

Jeon Jiyoon shared, "This is my first time appearing as an author, so I'm very excited. I'm such a big fan. I can't believe I'm meeting the people I've only seen in the media," adding, "I want to have a fun chat today."

She revealed that the work that first got her into web novels was 'Solo Leveling.' Talking about being a 'web novel fan,' she shared, "There was this one time I went on a trip. I was so curious about the next chapter that I wanted to go back to the hotel early. I actually left in the middle of sightseeing to go read it. The friend I traveled with said, 'You're a real fan.'"

She added, "Web novels give you the fun of experiencing something. Short-form content gives strong stimulation quickly, but when you read a web novel, even the same sentence can be interpreted differently by each person."

Regarding how she decided to be a web novel author, Jeon Jiyoon explained, "I really enjoy reading them, but then I thought, 'What if I tried writing one?' Around that time, the government was offering a free academy program, so I applied. I passed the interview and became one of the top students. From there, I signed a writer's contract and made my debut."

Currently active in secret under a pen name, Jeon Jiyoon added, "When I thought about whether revealing my identity would be good for me, I felt it probably wouldn't be. That is why I haven't been able to disclose my identity."

COMMENTS:

-Please never reveal your identityㅋㅋ

-I'm really curious, but I hope she doesn't reveal her identity. I really want to know, but at the same time, I don'tㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-That's really coolㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I agree... I think she shouldn't reveal her identityㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I'm rooting for her!!

-I really want to know, but I hope she keeps it a secretㅋㅋㅋㅋ Please just DM me privatelyㅋㅋ

-That is amazing. As expected, she's really talentedㅋㅋ Please don't reveal your identity, just keep making our hearts race with your great works.

-She's really experiencing so many different things in her life. Good for her.

-That is so fascinating. Her life itself is like a web novel. Congratulations.

-Whoa... I would have never imagined thatㅋㅋㅋㅋ She must be really talented.

-Whoaㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Please don't ever reveal your identity. I hope nobody finds out eitherㅋㅋㅋㅋ This is so impressive. Fighting.

-She is such a cool Unnie on stage, so I'm sure she will do great as an author tooㅜㅜ

-She was always smart, so I'm sure she's a great author.

-I don't think she has any intention of revealing her identity eitherㅋㅋ It's so cool seeing her keep taking on new challenges.

-Don't ever reveal your identity. Just keep on writing and maybe reveal it later on.

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Lee Donghwi says he didn't invite Song Mino, who is accused of violating the Military Service Act, to his movie VIP screening: "I found out at the venue too"

SOURCE: 이동휘 ‘병역법 위반’ 송민호 시사회 초대 안 했다 “나도 현장에서 알아”[EN:인터뷰①]

While Song Mino, who has been sent to trial on allegations of negligent military service, attended the VIP screening of movie 'Method Acting,' Lee Donghwi clarified his position saying, "I did not invite him."

Lee Donghwi, who stars in the movie 'Method Acting,' shared his thoughts ahead of the movie's release during an interview held on March 16 in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Set to be released on the 18th, 'Method Acting' tells the story of a 'funny actor' named Lee Donghwi who became famous through comedy but actually hated it. The movie follows the events that unfold as he becomes overly immersed in a role in an attempt to gain recognition for his sincere acting.

Reports surfaced online claiming that Song Mino attended the VIP screening of 'Method Acting' held at Megabox COEX. In the photos shared by netizens, he was seen covering his face with a hat and a mask.

Song Mino and Lee Donghwi are well known to be close friends. This has led some to speculate that Lee Donghwi had invited Song Mino to the screening despite the fact that he is currently awaiting trial for allegedly violating the Military Service Act.

During the interview, Lee Donghwo addressed the matter directly, saying, "I didn't invite him. I also found out (that Song Mino came) at the venue that day."

He also added that the situation was 'unexpected.'

Meanwhile, Song Mino is accused of violating the Military Service Act by failing to properly show up for work since March 2023 while serving as a public service worker. As a result, he was sent to the prosecution in May last year and the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office indicted him without detention on December 30 of the same year. It is reported that during the police investigation, Song Mino mostly admitted to the charges of leaving workplace uring working hours.

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Ahn Hyoseop to attend the Oscars for the first time ... Departing on the 14th

SOURCE: [단독] 안효섭, 생애 첫 오스카 참석…14일 출국

Actor Ahn Hyoseop will attend the Academy Awards for the first time in his life.

According to a report by Maeil Business Star Today on the 13th, Ahn Hyoseop will depart on the afternoon of the 14th to attend the 98th Academy Awards (2026 Oscars), which will be held on the 15th (local time) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Ahn Hyoseop built a global fandom through his voice acting role as Jinwoo of Saja Boys in 'K-pop Demon Hunters.' Jinwoo, a character with a mysterious yet powerful charisma, earned the nickname 'God Jinwoo' and contributed significantly to the project's success.

'K-pop Demon Hunters' is an animation that tells the story of the K-pop idol group Huntrix protecting the world from evil spirits. It gaines enthusiastic response from global fans by uniquely capturing Korean sentiment with Seoul as its background.

The project surpassed 500 million cumulative global views, breaking records as one of the most successful titles in Netflix's history. Meanwhile, the main OST 'Golden' topped the Billboard HOT 100 main single chart, spreading the craze worldwide.

At this year's Academy Awards, the singers who provided vocals for Huntrix (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami) are set to perform 'Golden.' Attention is also focused on the attendance of Ahn Hyoseop, the voice behind Jinwoo.

Meanwhile, on the 12th, Netflix officially announced a sequel to 'K-pop Demon Hunters' after signing a multi-year partnership with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

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Seo Eunkwang: "After debuting with BTOB, my MBTI changed from I to E. It was an unavoidable change"

SOURCE: 서은광 “비투비 데뷔하고 MBTI I→E로 바뀌어, 어쩔 수 없는 변화”(컬투쇼)

BTOB's Seo Eunkwang revealed that even his personality type changed after his debut.

On the broadcast of SBS PowerFM's 'Cultwo Show' that aired on the 13th, Seo Eunkwang appeared as a special DJ.

On this day, a listener sent in a story saying that as an introvert, they really enjoy having time alone, but the are struggling now after being transferred to a department that is full of extroverts.

Host Kim Taegyun empathized, saying, "If you're an introvert, that could definitely be hard," and asked about Seo Eunkwang's MBTI. Seo Eunkwang replied, "I'm a total extrovert now, but I used to be an introvert." When asked when it changed, he said, "Right after I debuted," which surprised Kim Taegyun, saying, "So it changed because of lifestyle."

Seo Eunkwang explained, "When I was a trainee, we took a precise two-hour test. It was to help manage the trainees better. At that time, it said I was the introverted virtuous type, but after debuting, I can't help but changed into an extrovert. I'm an ESFJ now." Kim Taegyun responded, "That's the same as me. I'm the sociable diplomat type. No wonder why you're so good at broadcasting."

When asked what he usually does during his time alone, Seo Eunkwang shared, "Since I still have a lot of introverted tendencies, I like to play games. I really love playing games alone. I do meet people in games, but while many people prefer playing with friends, I mostly play solo rank." When Kim Taegyun noted, "So you still have introverted tendencies," he added, "I also play soccer. I have bot introverted and extroverted tendencies in me."

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DIA's Jenny becomes a married woman ... Marries handsome businessman after 6 years of dating

SOURCE: 다이아 제니, 품절녀 합류…♥훈남 사업가 남편과 6년 연애 끝 결혼

Actress Jenny (real name Lee Soyul), formerly of the group DIA, has gotten married.

On the 7th, Jenny tied the knot with her boyfriend, who is known to be a model and businessman, after dating for about 6 years.

At the wedding, Yebin, who promoted together with her as a member of DIA, sang the congratulatory song, showcasing their unchanged friendship.

After the wedding ceremony, Jenny shared a message of gratitude through her social media account on the 11th. She wrote, "I sincerely thank everyone who came in person despite their busy schedules, as well as everyone who sent their congratulations from the heart. Thanks to you all, it was a happy day that I will remember for the rest of my life. I will live a happy life."

Previously, Jenny personally announced the news of her marriage through her social media last month. At the time, she released her wedding photos and stated, "It has been 6 years and 5 months since we started dating. And this March, I will become a bride."

Born in 1996, Jenny debuted as a member of DIA in 2015. She used the stage name Jenny during her group activities, but after leaving the team in 2019, she changed her stage name to real name Lee Soyul and transitioned into acting. Since then, she has appeared in dramas such as 'Sweet Temptation,' 'Single and Ready to Mingle,' and more.

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Former Hello Venus member Lee Hwakyum announces marriage ... "♥ My fiancé is a reliable person I'm grateful for"

SOURCE: 헬로비너스 출신 이화겸, 결혼 발표…"♥예비신랑 든든하고 고마운 사람" [전문]

Actress Lee Hwakyum, a former member of Hello Venus, has announced her marriage.

On the 13th, Lee Hwakyum shared her wedding photos through her social media account.

She wrote, "At the end of this month, I have promised to make a new start in my life. I met someone who sometimes is like a comfortable friend to me, and on difficult days, is like a big umbrella I can rely on. He is someone I'm truly grateful for and I plan to walk through the rest of my life together with him."

She continued, "I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has always supported me. I will work even harder to sincerely show you good sides of myself as actress Lee Hwakyum."

Meanwhile, Lee Hwakyum debuted in 2012 as a member of the girl group Hello Venus, but is currently active as an actress.

She has appeared in numerous works such as 'One the Woman,' 'Face Me,' 'Who Is She,' and 'Salon de Holmes,' gaining recognition from viewers. 

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Jisoo recalls BLACKPINK's dorm life: "If I don't like seeing it, I clean it right away"

SOURCE: 지수, 블핑 숙소생활 회상 “보기 싫으면 바로 치워, 안 맞았던 건‥”(홍보하러온건맞는데)

BLACKPINK's Jisoo looked back on the group's dorm life.

Recently, Seo Ingook and Jisoo, the leads of Netflix's 'Boyfriend on Demand,' appeared as guests on the Netflix Korea's Youtube content.

While introducing the documentary 'BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky,' Jisoo noted, "That was back when we all lived together," explaining that the documentary was filmed during their dorm life.

Host Jonathan said, "There could be times when you might not click on everything, right? For example, I'm the type of person who cleans up everything right after eating, while someone else might prefer to leave it and clean everything up at once later," asking if there were any personality clashes while living together.

Jisoo replied, "I'm the type of person who cleans up right away. I'm not the type to say, 'Everyone, let's clean up together.' If I don't like seeing the mess, I just clean it quickly myself. The kind of clash we had was more like this: Since there was only one TV, someone would want to watch something live, while someone else wanted to watch something else. Basically, whoever was already watching first had the rights to id. We'd just watch whatever the person who got the spot first was watching. We ended up sharing our tastes in shows forcibly."

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