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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
AOMG has officially debuted their very first girl crew, Keyveatz!
The five members (Newy, Kang Yeseul, Um Jione, Son Juone, and Kim Yuna) just held their debut showcase on the afternoon of the 30th at Yes24 Wonderloch Hal in Seoul to celebrate their first EP, 'OXY_GEN.'
At the showcase, the girls shared exactly how they're feeling, saying, "We're nervous, but being on stage is exciting and so much fun. We're a crew that wants to create a new wave, read the scene, and make our own bold move."
When talking about what makes them different from everyone else in the industry right now, Yeseul explained, "What sets Keyveatz apart will be many things, from our music and artistry to our visuals. We believe a crew is defined by its attitude," and added:
"We'll create an unpredictable kind of individuality."
Jione also made sure to note, "We'll showcase a wide range of musical styles, not just hip-hop."
This crew is actually the next big act to come out of the label's "Make It New" rebranding project. They’re bringing a massive sense of individuality with music and performances heavily rooted in hip-hop, subculture, and underground culture, aiming to completely bridge the gap between the K-pop and hip-hop scenes.
What adds to the excitement of their debut is the star-studded lineup helping them behind the scenes. The members revealed:
"Mijoo Sunbaenim gave us a lot of advice. On top of that, Kian84 helped to plan our showcase. And Jay Park Sunbaenim took charge of the production. He helped us to make use 200% of our talents."
The EP 'OXY_GEN' itself is all about symbolizing Keyveatz as a crew that constantly moves, collides, and carves out its own unique path.
The title track, 'OXY,' blends a variety of hip-hop sounds into a wave of explosive energy. The rest of the tracks is just as bold. It features 'SUCK IT UP,' which all five members participated in writing, composing, and arranging themselves, alongside 'SUB_ZERO' featuring rapper Punchnello, and their two previously released double-singles, 'Key Beats' and 'Catch My Breath.'
If you want to check them out, all the tracks will be dropped across major online music platforms at 6 PM (KST) today (the 30th). Right after that, they're heading straight into their fan showcase, 'OXY_GEN: MESSY ROOM,' at 8 PM (KST) of the same day.
AOMG debuts first-ever girl crew Keyveatz with EP 'OXY_GEN'
U-KISS Eli's ex-wife Ji Yeonsoo got incredibly honest about the realities of single parenting on her Youtube channel.
In her video that was posted on the 29th, she sat down to talk about what it's really like trying to balance everything on your own.
While listening to their stories, she opened up about her own situation, revealing exactly how much child support she gets from her ex-husband, Eli (formerly of U-KISS):
"I receive 850,000 KRW (around $550) a month in child support (from Eli).The legal minimum child support amount is 640,000 KRW (around $413)."
Ji Yeonsoo pointed out how broken the system is, saying, "The cost of living keeps rising, but the child support standards haven't kept up with reality. It's nowhere near enough." She explained:
"Rather than relying solely on child support, it's more realistic for me to find part-time work."
To make ends meet, she revealed that she's been working part-time as a server at a Seollongtang (Ox bone soup) restaurant, and it's taken such a toll on her body that she's suffering from severe wrist pain.
On top of the physical pain, she explained that simply keeping a job as a single parent is incredibly hard, saying, "But when your child is young, the daycare can suddenly call because they're sick or have a fever, and you have to pick them up immediately. You can't take your child to work with you, so who would hire you easily? That's the reality for single mothers."
For a little bit of context, Ji Yeonsoo married Eli (who is 11 years younger than her) back in 2014. They had their son, Minsoo, in 2016, but ended up getting a divorce in 2020. The two actually appeared together later on TV Chosun 'We Got Divorced 2' to show what their relationship looked like post-divorce.
Meanwhile, Eli recently announced that he is getting remarried to a non-celebrity woman who he has been dating for about three years since December 2022.
U-KISS Eli's ex-wife Ji Yeonsoo reveals how much child support she receives
Former PRISTIN member Jung Eunwoo just cleared up a huge mystery for fans.
On the 29th, Jung Euwnoo posted a Reel to her Instagram with the caption, 'I'll finally talk about the question I've been asked the most: The disbandment!!' and she did not hold back on why the group actually disbanded.
For anyone who needs a quick refresher on how crazy their career was, PRISTIN debuted back in 2017 as a 10-member group, including Eunwoo alongside I.O.I members Lim Nayoung and Zhou Jieqiong. They completely dominated the rookie scene right away, living up to all the early hype by winning Best New Female Artist at the 2017 MAMA Awards and snagging another Rookie Award at the 27th Seoul Music Awards. But out of nowhere, they ended up disbanding on May 24, 2019.
In the video, Eunwoo started from the beginning, sharing, "I started training when I was in the third year of middle school. PLEDIS was the first agency for both me and the other members." After surviving the trainee days, she participated in 'Produce 101' before officially debuting with PRISTIN. She admitted:
"At the time, we were considered one of the industry's most anticipated groups, so I had high expectations too."
Eunwoo pointed to the company's multi-label system as the biggest factor behind the group's disbandment:
"I can't tell you everything that happened, but our company had other groups besides us, and there were so many things they had to take care of. As we gradually got pushed further down the priority list, I don't think many opportunities came our way anymore."
Thankfully, Eunwoo has a healthy perspective on it now. She explained, "At the time, it was really difficult, but looking back now, it was an incredibly valuable and meaningful experience." She also stated that she has zero regrets about her time with PRISTIN, saying:
"Even if I could go back in time, I'd choose the same career, join the same company, and do it all over again. I have no regrets."
Her journey is honestly incredible, especially considering how much she went through even before her debut, having participated in multiple audition programs like 'Superstar K4,' 'Voice Kids,' and 'Produce 101.'
She didn't give up after PRISTIN disbanded. In November 2019, she actually re-debuted in the girl group HINAPIA alongside former PRISTIN members Kyungwon, Minkyung, and Yebin, though that group unfortunately disbanded as well in August 2020.
Since then, she has completely started fresh. Recently, she updated fans to let them know that she has moved on to a regular job and is currently working as a consultation manager at a plastic surgery clinic.
