WOODZ's VIP seats cost 420,000 KRW, but overseas concert staff recruitment are 'unpaid'

SOURCE: 우즈, VIP석은 42만원인데…해외 콘서트 스태프는 ‘무급’ 논란

Singer WOODZ (real name Cho Seungyoun) is facing a controveersy over unpaid staff recruitment for his overseas concerts.

Recently, an online community shared a job posting recruiting staff for WOODZ's concert in Germany.

The posting listed qualifications such as 'Proficiency in Korean/German/English,' 'K-Pop concert experience preferred,' and 'Knowledge of lighting/sound equipment.'

However, controversy arose because they also stated, "Unpaid, meals provided, and includes concert viewing." Despite assigning tasks such as crowd control, merchandise booth management, and show runner duties, the positions were being offered as unpaid volunteer work.

In particular, ticket prices for the concert are being sold for around 420,000 KRW for VIP seats, 190,000 KRW for priority entry, and 150,000 KRW for general admission.

The application for the position has already closed now. The person who posted the notice explained, "I'm posting this on behalf of a friend who is in charge of the WOODZ's concert in Germany."

Addressing the criticism about the unpaid positions, the person who posted it said, "It seems the company is recruiting unpaid volunteers in exchange for allowing them to watch the concert," and added, "I posted this thinking it'd could be a good opportunity for fans of that artist. I would appreciated it if only those interested apply. Interpretation work is paid."

Meanwhile, WOODZ is set to hold his world tour 'Archive. 1' in Berlin, London, Frankfurt, and Paris this June.

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Oh My Girl's Hyojung reveal her future family plans: "I want to have three kids"

SOURCE: 오마이걸 효정, 출산 계획 밝혔다 “아이 셋 낳고 파”

Oh My Girl's Hyojung shared her thoughts on marriage and childbirth.

On the episode of tvN STORY 'Intern Babysitters' that aired on the 7th, Hyojung appeared as a childcare assistant for Ahn Junghwan.

In this episode, Hyojung took part in a childcare experience caring for the 'Jjang-gu brothers.' The brothers acted cute and warmly approached her as soon as she arrived. Seeing this, Ahn Junghwan joked, "Their speech suddenly became way cuter. They weren't talking like that earlier. I guess they only like pretty aunties."

While eating together, Hyojung asked Ahn Junghwan, "What is it like to be married?" In response, Ahn Junghwan answered, "So you've been thinking about marriage," to which Hyojung replied, "Now that I'm in my mid-30s, I've started thinking about it."

When asked if she wanted children, Hyojung honestly answered, "I have a niece/nephew and they are so beautiful," and added, "I want to have children too. I want to have three."

Meanwhile, 'Intern Babysitters' is a program that follows veteran entertainer Lee Kyungkyu and former footbal player-turned-entertainer Ahn Junghwan as they experience various childcare situations.

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RIIZE Anton's father, Yoonsang, says his second son is also preparing to become an idol ... "His older brother opposes it"

SOURCE: ‘라이즈 앤톤 父’ 윤상, 둘째도 아이돌 준비…“형이 반대한다” 

Singer Yoon Sang revealed that following his eldest son's debut with RIIZE, his second son is now also preparing to become an idol.

On the episode of KBS 'Problem Child in House' that aired on the 7th, the OG sweet-voice boyfriend trio Lee Hyunwoo, Yoon Sang, and Kim Hyunchul appeared as guests.

During the show, Yoon Sang talked about his eldest son, Anton, who is currently active as a member of RIIZE. He said, "At first, I opposed it because there was no guarantee he would debut," and added, "When he suddenly said he wanted to come back to Korea, it gave me a headache. I thought, 'I didn't live apart from my family all those years just for this.'"

Yoon Sang was afraid that he might be blocking his son's dream, saying, "I told him to come to Korea for now." At the time, Anton had been a competitive swimmer for over 10 years, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, swimming pools were closed and he was no longer able to train.

Explaining what eventually changed his mind, Yoon Sang shared, "He kept sending me so many songs that he had composed himself. I could feel how serious he was about music and realized that I couldn't stop him."

Ultimately, Anton succeeded in debuting with RIIZE, and seeing that inspired Yoon Sang's younger son to dream of becoming a singer as well. Yoon Sang revealed, "My second son is five years younger than him. With his older brother becoming an idol, how could he focus on studying?" and confirmed that his second son is also preparing to be an idol.

Yoon Sang then joked, "Now, Anton is the one who opposes it. He tells his younger brother to focus on studying," making everyone laugh. He added, "But still, shouldn't I give them equal opportunities? If he finds it too hard or realizes that it's not his path, he can always go back to studying."

Meanwhile, Yoon Sang married Shim Hyejin in 2002 and has two sons. His eldest son, Lee Chanyoung, was active as a swimmer in the United States before debuting in 2023 as a member of RIIZE under SM Entertainment.

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Hong Jinkyung declares her daughter, Rael, will not pursue college ... "I could tell since she was 4 that she had no interest in studying"

SOURCE: 홍진경, 딸 라엘 대학 진학 포기 선언…"4살 때부터 공부 뜻 없는 거 느꼈다"

Model and entertainer Hong Jinkyung has made a bold decision regarding her daughter Rael's college plans.

On the 7th, a video titled 'Hong Jinkyung's shocking announcement to completely overhaul her Youtube channel' was posted on her Youtube channel, 'Zzin_Genius.'

In this video, Hong Jinkyung discussed the future direction of the channel's content in the age of AI together with Nam Changhee and MC Gree.

During the conversation, the production team asked Hong Jinkyung, "Are you changing the direction because Rael lost interest in going to college?"

Hong Jinkyung honestly replied, "Right now, Rael doesn't really want to go to college, and I don't particularly want to send her either," drawing attention.

When the production team followed up by saying, "But when she was in 5th grade, didn't you say that you definitely wanted her to go to college?"

Hong Jinkyung said, "If there's something specific she wants to learn, of course she should go. But going to college just because everyone else is going? I think that's truly meaningless."

She continued, "I think it's better to start pursuing what you really want to do at an early age," emphasizing her belief that personal direction and goals are more important than a college degree.

She also joked, "That girl has no interest in studying anyway. Absolutely none," and added, "I noticed it when she was about 4 years old. I thought she might change as she grew up, but in that regard, she's been remarkably consistent," drawing laughter.

Regarding Hong Jinkyung's realistic views on education and her honest remarks, netizens reacted positively with comments like, "I think that mindset really fits today's era," "It's better than forcing your child to go to college," and "She's a mother who respect Rael's opinion," and more.

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IU's remake reportedly increases copyright royalties by 180 times ... Park Hyekyung: "I sold them years ago during hard times"

SOURCE: 아이유가 불러 저작권료 ’180배’ 올랐는데..박혜경 “수년 전 힘들 때 팔아” ('원마이크')

Singer Park Hyekyung revealed that she no longer owns the copyrights to her songs that recently became popular again through remakes.

On the 6th, a new video titled 'The touching comeback story of a hit singer who lost her voice and left the industry' was posted on the Youtube channel 'One Mic.'

On this episode, Park Hyekyung shared that she appeared on a music show for the first time in 10 years, saying, "When the cheers erupted during the climax, I felt like I really needed to work hard again."

Park Hyekyung is a singer beloved for hit songs such as 'Hello,' 'Confession,' and 'Red Sneakers.' Her songs are receiving love once again as various younger artists like Red Velvet's Joy, IU, Jang Beomjune, and LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon released their remakes.

Regarding this popularity, she recalled, "People don't really know them as my songs. I did a busking performance recently, and there were quite a few mothers and daughters there. The mothers knew they were my songs, but the daughters were saying, 'This is Joy's song,' or 'This is IU's song.' I couldn't just let that slide, so I said, 'Do you know this song? It's actually my song,' and they were really surprised."

Since remakes by younger artists are expected to generate royalties, Park Hyekyung explained, "The songs I wrote or composed became popular worldwide. However, I sold the copyrights years ago when I was going through a difficult time. When Joy remade 'Hello,' I heard it topped charts in 27 countries. But it's no longer mine, so..."

She continued, "There was also an article about IU. The copyright royalties of the song she remade increased by 180 times and the song became the top earner for that company. Since I sold them when I was going through a difficult time, it sticks in my memory," and added, "Now that time has passed and I've gotten older, I don't feel regret even for a second. I just think, 'That was fate.'"

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Byun Wooseok's older sister causes a stir after her beauty is revealed ... "The female version of Byun Wooseok"

SOURCE: 변우석 친누나, 미모 공개되자 난리났다…“여자 버전 변우석”

Actor Byun Wooseok's older sister has become a hot topic online.

Recently, photos and past background of Byun Hyunjin, who is known to be Byun Wooseok's older sister, have been shared across various online communities and social media platforms.

In the released photos, Byun Hyunjin caught people's eyes with her distinct facial features, tall height, and model-like aura. Netizens reacted to her strong resemblance to Byun Wooseok with comments like, "She looks like the female version of Byun Wooseok," "Even their dimples are identical," and "The power of those genes is incredible."

Born in 1986, Byun Hyunjin is five years older than Byun Wooseok. It has been reported that she previously worked as a model before joining Korean Air as a flight attendant, where she still works today. Her past appearances in Korean Air promotional videos and news interviews representing flight attendants have also resurfaced.

Byun Wooseok has also expressed his affection for his sister on broadcasts before. During a 2024 appearance on 'You Quiz on the Block,' he said, "My sister used to work as a model. Watching her made me interested in modeling and acting." He added, "When she became a flight attendant, I even considered becoming a pilot. I was greatly influenced by my sister when I was younger."

Meanwhile, Byun Wooseok is currently receiving great love from viewers for his role as Grand Prince Ian alongside IU in the MBC Fri-Sat drama 'Perfect Crown.'

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Cha Eunwoo, who reportedly paid 13 billion KRW taxes in full, to remain in Military Band ... Ministry of National Defense: "No reason for assignment"

SOURCE: ‘130억 완납’ 차은우, 군악대 보직 그대로…국방부 “변경 사유 NO” 입장

It appears there will be no change in singer and actor Cha Eunwoo's military position.

Amid tax evasion allegations surrounding Cha Eunwoo, a petition was filed through the national petition system requesting him to be re-assigned from the military band. According to the petitioner, the Ministry of National Defense recently responded through the petition system, stating, "This case does not fall under the grounds for reassignment as stipulated in Article 14 (Reassignment, etc.) of the Ministry of National Defense Military Personnel Management Directive. Therefore, he will continue serving in his current position."

Back in January, reports surfaced claiming that Cha Eunwoo had undergone an intensive investigation by the Seoul Regional Tax Office over alleged tax evasion and that he had been notified of additional taxes exceeding 20 billion KRW, including income tax.

Amid the controversy, Cha Eunwoo stated in April, "I respect the procedures and results of the National Tax Service. In order to prevent further confusion, I have paid all related taxes in full. I will also faithfully cooperate with the remaining procedures."

His agency stated, "Part of the paid amount is expected to be adjusted through the National Tax Service's refund procedures. We have been informed by accountants that the actual financial burden will be around 13 billion KRW."

Meanwhile, Cha Eunwoo enlisted in the military last July and is currently serving in the military band.

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