'Single's Inferno 4' star Lee Sian wins lawsuit against her former agency

'Single's Inferno 4' star Lee Sian just won her legal battle against her former agency, Leaders Entertainment.

According to a report by OSEN on the 22nd, the Seoul Central District Court's Civil Division 31 ruled against the agency on the 12th in a damages lawsuit they had filed against Lee Sian.

To give you the backstory, Leaders Entertainment signed an exclusive contract with Lee Sian back in August 2023. Fast forward to April 2024, right before she was set to appear on 'Single's Inferno 4,' the two parties signed a supplementary agreement. This new contract stated that if she appeared on the show, her original contract, which was supposed to end in October 2024, would be extended for an extra 18 months.

Lee Sian objected to this, and the agency claimed that starting around September 2024, she unilaterally refused to do her contractual duties and suddenly wanted to terminate the contract. Because of that, the agency filed a damages lawsuit in December of the same year.

However, the court completely ruled in Lee Sian's favor. It turns out the court found that Leaders Entertainment literally deceived her about the casting conditions of 'Single's Inferno 4.' Therefore, the supplementary agreement is considered null and void under Article 110, Paragraph 1 of the Civil Act.

The court stated, "During the casting process for 'Single's Inferno 4,' the production team never presented conditions requiring the participant to have an agency holding exclusive management rights over all entertainment activities, nor was there any requirement that the contract remain in effect until the program aired."

In other words, the agency had deceived Lee Sian into signing the supplementary agreement by lying that the production team required contestants to have an agency.

Because she was totally misled, the court recognized the agency's deceptive behavior and dismissed the penalty fines claimed by the agency against Lee Sian on grounds of contract breach. they noted:

"The supplementary agreement was lawfully canceled and there was zero evidence that Lee Sian broke any rules or contractual duties through October 2024.'

Meanwhile, Lee Sian first caught the public's eye as an idol trainee on survival shows like 'Idol School' and 'Produce 48.' She later blew up as a contestant on 'Single's Inferno 4' and is currently active as a model and influencer for various brands. Additionally, she is scheduled to become a fixed panelist on ENA's new variety show, which starts airing this August. 

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'Woojin's mom' Park Jiyeon shares honest thoughts on becoming a viral villain in 'Teach You a Lesson'

Actress Park Jiyeon just shared her honest thoughts on getting a crazy amount of love for her iconic role in 'Teach You a Lesson.'

According to a report by Xports News, Park Jiyeon made an appearance on SBS' 'News Hunters' on the 22nd. If you've atched the Netflix series 'Teach You a Lesson' when it dropped on the 5th, you definitely remember her playing the super overbearing mother 'Woojin's mom' in Episode 5, a character who literally ragebaited viewers both in South Korea and all over the world.

Since the show came out, her social media accounts have been completely flooded with comments as her global recognition skyrockets. Talking about the sudden hype, Park Jiyeon said:

"You know how Woojin's mom goes onto teacher Choi Jisun's social media and leaves comments, right? Because of that scene, it seems like many people have started coming to my social media account and leave comments as if it's a trend or a game. I've seen comments saying things like 'You're making me so angry' or 'I almost got PTSD.'" 

She continued, "It makes me think, 'I must have done a god job in portraying the character.' But at the same time, I also feel burdened and a little scared because it seems like I'm being overpraised."

Although Park Jiyeon is married to actor Hwang Sangkyung, she actually doesn't have any children of her own. Sharing how she prepared to play the role of a mother, she explained, "I don't have kids, but I do have a nephew who is in the first grade. Interacting with children wasn't difficult for me. I prepared for the role by watching documentaries and reading related books."

When the host asked if there was a specific message she wanted viewers to take away from the show, she replied:

"If you think about it, everything started from one person's selfishness. I hope viewers might reflect at least once and ask themselves whether they've ever unintentionally hurt someone because of their own selfishness."

 

The show also surprised her with a video message from actor Kwon Dongho, who played 'Woojin's dad.' It turned out that he actually got the role because Park Jiyeon recommended him. In the video message, he said, "I don't get angry that much anymore. Thank you so, so much. You've done well all this time, so I believe you'll continue to do well. You were amazing this time."

In addition, Park Jiyeon also shared her feelings regarding the global attention she's been getting. She shared, "I've been acting for a long time and have kept moving forward steadily. Along the way, there were many difficult moments, but each time there seemed to be encouragement that felt like a gift." She added, "'Teach You a Lesson' feels like it's telling me, 'You're doing great. Just keep going what you've been doing.' Right now, I'm enjoying what feels like a gift-like period in my life."

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OH MY GIRL's full-group comeback officially postponed to the first half of 2027

OH MY GIRL's full-group comeback is officially canceled.

According to a report by JoyNews24 on the 22nd, OH MY GIRL's agency, WM Entertainment, dropped a statement through its official social media accounts, saying:

"We sincerely apologize for not being able to provide fans with sufficient updates regarding the group activities and performances that were previously announced for the first half of the year."

Explaining the delay, the agency continued, "As the process of gathering and selecting higher-quality music for the album has taken longer than expected, we determined that it would be difficult to proceed according to the original schedule," and added:

"Since this will be the group's first promotional activity in a long time, we are pouring our hearts and souls toward delivering music and performances of a higher standard, with the goal of releasing the album in the first half of next year."

Additionally, the agency announced that the second half of this year will feature solo activities and comebacks from individual OH MY GIRL's members. WM Entertainment added, "We once again apologize to the fans who have waited for such a long time. We promise to fulfill our responsibility by communicating more promptly and responsibly in the future so that we can regain your trust."

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BIGBANG's Daesung agency denies dating rumors with KARA's Heo Youngji

Daesung's representatives are officially clearing up the sudden dating rumors involving him and KARA's Heo Youngji.

According to a report by Yonhap News TV on the 22nd, Daesung's agency, R&D Company, quickly shut down the speculation, clarifying:

"They became close after ZIP Daesung and went to watch MAMAMOO's concert together. They are simply close colleagues. The dating rumors are not true."

The rumors started on the 21st when videos capturing Daesung, Heo Youngji, and Oh My Girl's Hyojung watching MAMAMOO's concert held at the Olympic Hall in Seoul Olympic Park spread across online communities and social media.

In the videos, Daesung and Heo Youngji were sitting next to each other, closely looking at their light sticks together. The two drew attention because they appeared friendly as they talked and laughed during the show, leading some netizens to start speculating that the two might be dating.

The rumors grew even more as netizens pointed out Heo Youngji's past guest appearance on Daesung's Youtube channel, ZIP Daesung. During that episode, Daesung had shared, "Taeyang Hyung told me I should try hitting it off with Youngji. I guess he must've really liked our chemistry."

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TWICE's Jihyo and her actress sister Lee Haeum take part as the first pitcher and batter at KBO Game

TWICE's Jihyo has become a hot topic after attending a baseball event together with her younger sister, Lee Haeum.

According to a report by Xports News via News Nate, Jihyo and Lee Haeum took part as the ceremonial first pitcher and batter at the 2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League match between the Lotte Giants and Kiwoom Heroes on June 21 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.

The sisters appeared wearing matching Kiwoom Heroes uniforms and greeted fans with bright smiles. Their striking resemblance drew admiration for their beauty as a visual sibling duo.

Jihyo showcased her healthy, energetic charm and sporty image, while Lee Haeum displayed a pure and elegant beauty, showing how they have contrasting charms despite their resemblance.

Another detail that caught attention was that Jihyo wore a jersey with her real name, Park Jihyo, while Lee Haeum wore one with her stage name instead of her real name, Park Jiyoung.

After greeting the crown, the two took their respective positions. Jihyo's powerful ceremonial pitch along with Lee Haeum's swing drew enthusiastic cheers from the spectators.

Born in 1997, Jihyo debuted in 2015 as the leader of TWICE and has spent the past 11 years receiving love from global fans as part of one of K-pop's leading girl groups. Her second younger sister, Lee Haeum, was born in 2002 and previously appeared as a surprise guest on the MBC's 'I Live Alone' in 2023.

Standing over 170cm tall, Lee Haeum began working as a model in 2022 and officially started her acting career in 2024 through the web drama 'Request to Resign.'

In addition, Jihyo's youngest sister also made headlines last month as she took her steps toward her debut. Last month, short-form videos introducing a new girl-group project were uploaded to the official account of ABD (A Bold Dream), a new label established under HYBE.

The group is aiming to debut in the second half of this year, and fans quickly noticed that Jihyo's youngest sister was revealed in the lineup. With striking facial features that closely resemble her eldest sister Jihyo, she has already attracted significant attention, raising high expectations for her future as a girl-group member following the footsteps of her K-pop star sister.

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RESCENE's Minami says goodbye to her viral 'Gyaru' persona: "I'll show my real self now"

RESCENE's Minami is officially closing the chapter of her viral 'Gyaru' character. and will begin communicating with fans using her true self.

According to reports from Korean media outlets TV Report and Newsis, Minami connected with fans through a fan communication platform on the 21st to share her thoughts.

"I'm so grateful for all the love we received, especially with our content videos surpassing 1 million views. I think it's about time to slowly say goodbye to the Gyaru character. Since I'm not actually a Gyaru, I'm goin to show a lot of my real self from now on."

Minami added, "To be honest, I don't even know exactly what a Gyaru is. There are so many different styles of it. I thought some people might feel uncomfortable seeing someone imitate it," and continued:

"The Gyaru image I've shown so far was something I carefully researched and prepared for those who enjoying the videos. Rather than seeing it as contents meant to promote Gyaru culture, I hope people view it as content showcasing different sides of me and the great chemistry I have with Woni Unnie."

Lastly, Minami said, "Still, so many people seemed to enjoy the Gyaru character, so I'm glad I did it. I'm also grateful to the PD-nim. I'll work harder on my singing and dancing so that people can come to like the real me as well."

Previously, Minami drew significant public attention through content on fellow member Woni's personal channel, when she appeared with a unique Gyaru makeup and an eccentric alter-ego character. Videos such as their trip to Geoje Island became popular online memes and contributed to a rise in recognition for RESCENE as well as resurgence in the group's performance on music charts.

On the other hand, a scene in a video posted on the 19th to the channel 'Hello I Am Woni Nice To Meet You' sparked concern among fans when a man was captured intentionally trying to bump into Minami and Woni as they walked through the streets of Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan. Fortunately, Minami reacted quickly, preventing any physical contact. However, the footage sparked outrage online, with some speculating that it may have been an attempted case of the so-called 'Butsukari,' a form of intentional collision targeting women or children in Japan.

Following the conclusion of her 'Gyaru' character, RESCENE is set to make a comeback on July 8 with 'Pretty Girl,' a remake of hit song by KARA.

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'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' confirms Season 2 and 3 with returning cast

'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' is officially coming back for Season 2 and 3.

According to an exclusive report by MyDaily on the 22nd, the Netflix original series 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' is gearing up to begin filming its next seasons this October. The production team is planning to produce both Season 2 and Season 3 simultaneously. Season 2 will consist of 8 episodes in total, with the scripts for the first 4 episodes already finalized.

'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' tells the thrilling story of Baek Kanghyuk, a genius trauma surgeon on mission to revive a failing medical center. 

The upcoming season will take Baek Kanghyuk out of his comfort zone as he travels to regional areas to tackle the high-stakes challenges of rural trauma centers. Fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the lead casts (Ju Jihoon, Choo Youngwoo, Ha Young, and Yoon Kyungho) are all confirmed to return, alongisde a fresh batch of new characters.

Immediately following its release in January 2025, 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' rose straight to No. 1 on Netflix Korea's TOP 10 Series and maintained the top stop for 22 days. It also ranked No. 1 on Netflix's Non-English TV Shows during the fifth week of January. Additionally, it also became the 7th most successful Netflix Korea original series in history just three weeks after its release.

Furthermore, the series also swept trophies at domestic award ceremonies. The lead star Ju Jihoon took home the Best Actor award at both the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards and the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards, while the series itself secured the Best Drama award at the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards and the 20th Seoul International Drama Awards.

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Hearts2Hearts addresses sharing a 'lemon' concept with Aespa

Hearts2Hearts addressed the friendly coincidence of sharing a 'lemon' theme with their senior labelmate, Aespa.

According to reports from Sports DongA on the 22nd, Hearts2Hearts held a press showcase for their second mini-album 'Lemon Tang' at the Blue Square Woori WON Banking Hall in Itaewon, Seoul.

Given that Aespa recently made headlines with their latest track 'Lemonade,' reporters asked Hearts2Hearts about using the same fruit theme. Jiwoo shared a heartwarming interaction they shared with Aespa:

"We recently met Karina Sunbaenim to film a dance challenge together. She mentioned how interesting it was that we were both making comebacks with a lemon theme."

Jiwoo also explained how the two groups put completely different spins on the exact same concept:

"If Aespa Sunbaenim's 'Lemonade' focuses on a cool, thrilling sour flavor, our 'Lemon Tang' focuses more on being refreshing and sweet when we are together, emphasizing how we shine brighter in each other's company."

Hearts2Hearts will continue their promotions tonight, hosting a fan showcase at 8 PM (KST) at the Blue Square Woori WON Banking Hall to celebrate the release of their new song with fans.

Meanwhile, 'Lemon Tang' will be released on all major music streaming platforms today at 6 PM (KST).

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Gong Myung addresses dating rumors with Han Hyojoo: "I didn't know there were articles about it ... A fan literally rushed over"

If you saw those viral photos of Gong Myung and Han Hyojoo at a baseball game recently, you weren't the only one wondering what's going on.

On the 22nd, Gong Myung sat down for an interview with Newsen in Jongno-gu, Seoul to share his thoughts about his new action-comedy film 'Husbands in Action.' The movie was released on June 19 and follows the story of a nartocitcs detective ex-husband (played by Jin Sunkyu) and a young veterinarian current husband (played by Gong Myung) who unexpectedly join forces to rescue their kidnapped wife.

Gong Myung will also transform into a baseball player in his upcoming project, MBC's 'Your Ground,' where he stars alongside Han Hyojoo. Scheduled to air this November, 'Your Ground' is drawing significant attention for being based on the classic film 'Jerry Maguire.'

According to Newsen's report, Gong Myung finally cleared up the dating rumors between him and Han Hyojoo that surfaced on June 11 when the two were captured at Jamsil Baseball Stadium watching the LG Twins vs SSG Landers game. Pictures capturing the two instantly spread across online communities, leading to netizens speculating they were in a relationship.

Regarding this, Gong Myung admitted, "I didn't even know there were articles about it," and continued:

"A fan actually came to the stadium because of that article. I noticed them walking back and forth in front of me, so I asked, 'Why are you here?' and they said, 'I rushed over here immediately after seeing the article.' I looked it up and was surprised to find out that there was an article about me eating soondae while watching baseball."

He added, "Han Hyojoo Sunbaenim laughed so hard when she showed me the picture. She teased me about it," and noted:

"The article was written almost like a dating sighting report. Fortunately, a lot of people said we looked good together, so I'm satisfied with that."

When asked if the accidental rumor ended up being a promotion for the drama, Gong Myung laughed it off and replied, "That's true. I think people are actually looking forward to the drama even more now." He concluded:

"We went there to learn more about baseball for the role, but the articles ended up coming out like that."

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