Lee Jonghyuk's son, Taksu, was a former Starship trainee ... "He quit because they called him in even on weekends"

SOURCE: 이종혁子 탁수, 스타쉽 연습생 출신이었다..“주말에도 불러내 관둬” (‘라스’)[종합]

On the latest episode of 'Radio Star,' Lee Jonghyuk shared an update on his second son and revealed that his eldest son, Taksu, nearly became an idol.

The episode of MBC's 'Radio Star' aired on the 29th featured a special titled 'The ones who reunited, Naya Na! Together we rise!' featuring guests Lee Jonghyuk, Yoo Sun, Jeon Somi, and Lee Daehwi.

On this episode, Lee Jonghyuk shared an update on his second son, Junsu, saying, "He was recently accepted into several universities: Sejong University, Seoul Institute of Arts, and Chung-Ang University."

When asked, "Did he go to Seoul Institute of Arts like you?" Lee Jonghyuk replied, "He wanted to, but I told him to go wherever he wanted. He chose the Department of Theater and Film at Chung-Ang University. It's interesting that both father and son are theater majors."

He also shared that the three of them took a photo together wearing their respective school jackets. Lee Jonghyuk bragged, "That was when Junsu got his varsity jacket. It feels amazing, doesn't it? He was taking pictures with his brother, and I joined in. They asked me, 'Dad, don't you have your jacket?' and we took pictures together." He proudly added, "The competition rate for admission was very fierce. I'm really proud of him."

Meanwhile, Lee Jonghyuk's eldest son, Taksu, drew attention by naming BTS' V as both his rival and role model. Kim Gura remarked, "Aren't you friends with V's father?" Lee Jonghyuk replied, "I drink beer and play billiards with his father in the neighborhood."

He added that they even go to karaoke together, saying, "If I ask 'Hyung, what song should we sing today?' he will say 'Let's go with Cho Yongpil,' and we would sing 30 songs. He suggests we should sing Lee Moonse's songs next."

Lee Jonghyuk added, "Since we've become close, Taksu tells me, 'You never know what I'll become, so don't be jealous,' which gives me confidence. He even set his messenger profile to 'I will be a filial son.' I'm grateful that he has that mindset."

In particular, Lee Jonghyuk surprised everyone by revealing that Taksu almost debuted as an idol, saying, "When he was in high school, he suddenly said he wanted to take dance classes. I said I'd look into it. Within a week, Starship Entertainment contacted us asking if he had any interest in becoming an idol."

He added, "I thought it would be good for him to learn professionally. We'd save on academy fees, and if it worked out, he could debut as an idol and even start acting later. So he accepted the offer. However, the distance between Ilsan and Gangnam was too far, and whenever he tried to rest on weekends, his seniors would call him in to prepare for monthly evaluations. It became hard for him to keep up with his studies, so he quit."

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Lee Daehwi: "Juniors these days don't greet ... I go up to them first"

SOURCE: 이대휘 "요즘 후배들 인사 안 해...내가 먼저 찾아가"(라스)[종합]

Lee Daehwi mentioned the etiquette of junior artists these days on 'Radio Star.'

The episode of MBC's 'Radio Star' aired on the 29th featured a special titled 'The ones who reunited, Naya Na! Together we rise!' featuring guests Lee Jonghyuk, Yoo Sun, Jeon Somi, and Lee Daehwi.

On this episode, Lee Daehwi sparked curiosity by saying that he learned 'old-school senior behavior' from the older members during his time in Wanna One.

Lee Daehwi shared, "I debuted at the age of 17. I was very young. Back then, I promoted while only getting about seven hours of sleep a week."

He recalled, "I was exhausted during a pre-recording for a music show and said 'I wish this was the last recording.' The older members heard that and called me over. They told me, 'You shouldn't have that kind of mindset. You need to be more grateful.'"

Lee Daehwi added, "That's why I always tell my juniors, 'Make sure to greet properly.' When it comes to greeting, the younger artists these days are..." and trailed off.

He went on, "I want to get closer to my juniors, but not a single person comes to my waiting room. In the past, we would personally visit seniors to greet them and give them our CDs, but now I'm actually the one who goes to the juniors first to say hello."

He drew attention by adding, "That part makes me a bit disappointed. The culture of greeting the PDs after the music show ends has also disappeared."

Meanwhile, Jeon Somi talked about IOI's reunion after 10 years, saying, "The preparations are almost finished. We are practicing six hours a day while waiting for the comeback," announcing their return on May 19.

She added with a laugh, "Things have changed now that 10 years have passed. Back then, things felt easy no matter how much we practiced, but now our stamina isn't what it used to be."

She continued, "Even though I'm the youngest, my knees are already giving out. The older members are still going strong, though. Ten years really makes a difference. In the past, we used to monitor our styling after performances, but these days, we mostly share hospital reviews and talk about health."

She concluded, "The older members are still the same, but they tell me I've changed a lot over the past 10 years. Especially Sejeong Unnie, she tells me I've become 'a true women among women,' which touched me," bringing laughter as she imitated Kim Sejeong.

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Jeon Somi reveals the harsh reality behind IOI's reunion: "Our stamina isn't what it used to be"

SOURCE: "체력이 예전 같지 않아"… 전소미가 폭로한 I.O.I 재결합 잔혹사 [라스]

Singer Jeon Somi is set to appear on MBC's 'Radio Star,' armed with spoilers for her new song and memories from her 'Produce 101' days.

The episode of MBC's 'Radio Star' airing today (29th) at 10.30 PM (KST) will be a special episode titled 'The ones who reunited, Naya Na! Together we rise!' featuring guests Lee Jonghyuk, Yoo Sun, Jeon Somi, and Lee Daehwi.

The biggest highlight of this episode is behind-the-scenes stories of IOI's 10th anniversary reunion. In this episode, Jeon Somi, who debuted as the center after topping the audition program in 2016, will share the full story behind the reunion project.

In particular, she sparks curiosity by naming Chungha as the driving force who practically led the reunion. She also shows an unexpected side when talking about their practice routine.

Jeon Somi reveals that she has been practicing intensely for 4 to 6 hours everyday, but adds, "Reuniting with the members after such a long time made me realize the difference in our stamina compared to 10 years ago," drawing laughter.

Jeon Somi will also share a memorable episode from their past form life. During their monthly dorm meetings, she once secretly fell asleep and got scolded by Kim Sejeong, sharing the strict yet close chemistry among the members.

In addition, Jeon Somi updates fans on her global activities beyond her career as an idol. She reveals that she has recently been cast as the lead in a Hollywood film and has already completed filming, raising anticipation for her new challenge as an actress.

The episode, which features spoilers for IOI's new song and Jeon Somi's spectacular Hollywood debut story, will air on the 29th at 10.30 PM (KST) on MBC.

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Lee Chaeyeon addresses hair loss rumors and reveals she received a hair transplant: "I spent a fortune on it"

SOURCE: 이채연, 탈모설에 결국 모발 이식…"거금 들여 심었다"

Singer Lee Chaeyeon shared the full story behind her hair loss rumors along with her experience getting a hair transplant.

On the broadcast of '12 o'clock with Joo Hyunyoung' that aired on the 29th, Lee Chaeyeon appeared as a guest and talked about behind-the-scenes stories from her Waterbomb Festival performance. She said, "I experienced hair loss during my first Waterbomb performance in 2025. Since it was my first time, I prepared really hard and carefully filled in the empty spots on my head. But it all washed away once I got hit with water."

She continued, "As I kept doing wave movements, my hair kept flipping back and my forehead area looked empty. Because of that, rumors about my hair loss started to circulate. I thought, 'This is serious. I have to keep performing at Waterbomb,' so I immediately decided to get a hair transplant." She also added honestly, "It cost a fortune," which drew laughter.

Lee Chaeyeon had previously mentioned this issue when appearing on 'Knowing Bros.' At the time, she revealed, "I transplanted 3,571 hairs because I wanted to perform at the Waterbomb stage again." In response, Narsha responded, "If you planted over 3,000, that's a lot," while Kang Hodong empathized, "It must be hard for singers to manage since they change their hairstyles so often."

Meanwhile, Lee Chaeyeon is a solo artist formerly of IZONE. She is now continuing her steady career as a solo artist, known for her powerful performances and stable live vocals. She recently made a comeback with her fourth mini album 'Till I Die,' which expresses her emotions and inner thoughts she felt on stage through her own unique style.

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Lawyers analyze Song Mino's willingness to re-enlist: "Likely a strategy aimed at sentencing"

SOURCE: 송민호, 재복무 의지에…현직 변호사 "양형 노린 판단일 것" [RE:뷰]

WINNER's Song Mino, who faces a prison sentence for allegedly being absent without leave for 102 days while serving as a public service worker, has expressed his intention to re-enlist. This prompted a cold analysis from the legal community.

On the 28th, lawyer Lee Seungjae appeared on the Youtube channel 'Enterainment President Lee Jinho' and analyzed Song Mino's strategy for trial and his possible next steps. Regarding Song Mino quickly admitting to the charges, the lawyer said, "Since the facts, including KakaoTalk messages and witness statements, are very clear, he likely judged that denying them could've been disadvantageous for his sentencing."

In particular, regarding Song Mino's widely discussed statement about his willingness to re-enlist, he explained, "Re-serving for the period of absence is a standard procedure by the Military Service Act," and pointed out that it's 'less a personal choice and more a legal obligation.' Under current law, if someone is absent from duty for more than eight days and becomes subject to criminal punishment, their discharge is canceled and they must re-serve the unfulfilled period. He added, "The only way to avoid this is to serve a prison sentence of at least 1 year and 6 months," suggesting that the statement Song Mino made may be a strategic move to show remorse and seek leniency.

Song Mino began his alternative service in March 2023 but was indicted for leaving his workplace without valid reason for a total of 102 days between May and December of that year. At the first hearing held on the 21st, the prosecution requested a sentence of 1 year and 6 months in prison. In his final statement, Song Mino said, "If given the opportunity, I want to complete my service faithfully."

Legal experts believe that if Song Mino is found guilty and required to re-enlist, he is highly likely to be reassigned to an institution with a much stricter environment due to public scrutiny. Attention is now focused on the court's final sentencing and whether he can restore his damaged image by re-enlisting.

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Lee Kwangsoo: "I got a real gold tooth with my own money for this project ... I should be reimbursed"

SOURCE: 이광수 “작품 위해 사비로 금니 했다…지금 시세로 정산해야” (컬투쇼)

Actor Lee Kwangsoo revealed that he actually got a real gold tooth for his role in a project.

On the broadcast of SBS PowerFM's 'Cultwo Show' on the 29th, Park Boyoung appeared as a special DJ while Lee Kwangsoo and Director Kim Sunghoon, who worked together on the Disney+ 'Gold Land' joined as guests.

On this broadcast, Park Boyoung said, "Because the makeup process would take a long time, Kwangsoo Oppa actually got a real gold tooth. The director even told him not to show it anywhere. So when he received an award in the middle of filming, he covered his mouth during the acceptance speech so it wouldn't be seen."

She continued, "One day, during promotions, the director seemed like he was running out of things to say, so he asked Kwangsoo Oppa to show his tooth. He basically spoiled the show himself," adding, "That was the first time the gold tooth was revealed. Thanks to that, a lot of people became curious and started wondering what kind of project it was."

When host Kim Taegyun asked, "So you paid for it yourself? It wasn't covered by the production budget?" Lee Kwangsoo laughed and replied, "I didn't specifically say I'd pay for it myself. They told me to get it, so I did. I still haven't been reimbursed yet. I'm still chasing down the money for that missing gold tooth."

Additionally, when Kim Taegyun asked, "Would you be paid based on the price at the time or the current price?" Lee Kwangsoo joked, "I think I should be paid at today's rate."

In response, Director Kim Sunghoon said, "It'll be settled soon," to which Lee Kwangsoo replied, "You've been settling it for over a year," drawing laughter.

Meanwhile, 'Gold Land' is a survival thriller about Heejoo (played by Park Boyoung) who gets her hands on 150 billion KRW worth of smuggled golds and fights to claim it all amid a chaotic world of greed and betrayal. The show will begin releasing the first two episodes on the 29th, with two new episodes dropping each week.

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DAY6's Young K shares his thoughts on his 3rd time being a mentor on a vocal survival show: "I want to be helpful to the Muses"

SOURCE: 데이식스 영케이, 보컬 서바이벌 멘토만 3번째 “뮤즈들에게 도움되고파”

DAY6's Young K shared his thoughts on his third time participating as a mentor of a vocal competition show.

On the 29th, Young K attended the press conference for ENA's 'THE SCOUT: Stars Reborn' held at Cube Convention Center in Seoul.

Young K is now an experienced mentor, having previously served as a judge on Mnet's 'King of Karaoke: VS' in 2023 and JTBC's 'Girls on Fire' in 2024.

Appearing alongside Lee Seungchul, Kim Jaejoong, Red Velvet's Wendy, and Choo Sunghoon, Young K stated, "Through my various activities, I realized that I personally really love and enjoy sharing the know-how and experiences I've gained since my debut."

He continued, "I was open to any program where I could offer such advice, but I'm glad I joined 'THE SCOUT: Stars Reborn' because it focuses more on growth rather than just selecting and eliminating contestants."

He added, "If the goal was simply just to win or survive each round, the direction would have been different. I believe what the Muses need more is strong basics and a clear direction for growth. I feel this is a program that can truly help them, so I'm doing my aboslute best in my role."

'THE SCOUT: Stars Reborn' will premiere on May 8 at 8 PM (KST). The show highlights the process where top experts in the music industry discover hidden talents who haven't yet had the chance to fully show their talents, offering them a new sense of direction and possibility.

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