Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Ningning is proving once again why she's an absolute angel by making a generous donation for senior citizens in Seoul.

On July 15, the Seoul Chapter of the Korean Red Cross officially announced that Ningning has donated a generous 20 million KRW to their 'Helping Vulnerable Communities Overcome Extreme Summer Heat' campaign. 

Thanks to Ningning's contribution, the project now has a total budget of 27 million KRW. This fund will be used to support 600 households under the Seoul Red Cross 'Warmth for Every Home' program, which specifically helps seniors at risk of dying alone. 

The care packages will include portable neck coolers to help them lower their body temperature during the heatwave, and three types of high-quality ready-to-eat traditional meals to keep their strength up: samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), galbitang (beef short rib soup), and doganitang (ox knee cartilage soup). These supplies are going to be distributed in two separate rounds throughout this month. 

What makes this program even better is that they aren't just shipping the items through a courier. Instead, local Korean Red Cross volunteers will be personally visiting each household to deliver the supplies. During these visits, the volunteers will also check on the recipients' living conditions and health, and provide safety guidance on how to survive the extreme heat safely. 

The story behind how this donation came together makes it even more special. Ningning actually made the donation after appearing on the Youtube variety show 'No Prepare,' where she and host Lee Youngji made a bet over a word-chain game. Even though Ningning actually won the bet, she voluntarily donated the same amount herself, earning major praise for her generous act of kindness.

Park Myungsook, the president of the Seoul Volunteer Council, put out a statement to express her gratitude, saying, "We sincerely thank Ningning for so willingly extending a helping hand. Together with our Red Cross volunteers, we will carefully carry out this project so that her kindness reaches those who need it most."

Aespa's Ningning Donates 20 Million KRW to Support Vulnerable Senior Citizens During Heatwave 

Kim Sejeong is officially a homeowner.

On July 15, her agency, BH Entertainment, confirmed the news, letting fans know that Kim Sejeong did indeed just buy her very first property. But almost immediately, the media started running wild with details. 

A media outlet reported that she bought a luxury penthouse in Seoul's Gwangjin District worth approximately 3 billion KRW. The agency was quick to clear the air, firmly denying the reports. They stated:

"The claim that she bought a penthouse worth around 3 billion KRW is not true. The exact price and related information concern her private life, so it is difficult for us to comment."

 

Despite the false rumors, fans are absolutely thrilled for Kim Sejeong. Anyone who has followed her journey knows that she's always had a reputation for being financially responsible and hardworking.

This moment is incredibly meaningful for her, especially since she's always been open about growing up in a modest rental home and making it her dream to buy a house in her mother's name once she became successful. She already checked that off her list like the incredibly devoted daughter she is, and now, she finally bought a place of her own under her own name. 

Born in 1996, Kim Sejeong first stole everyone's hearts back in 2016 when she finished in second place on Mnet's 'Produce 101' and debuted with the iconic project group I.O.I. She later promoted with Gugudan before launching her solo music career. 

She officially made her acting debut with 'School 2017' and has since lined up massive hit dramas like 'The Uncanny Counter,' 'Business Proposal,' 'Moon River,' and more. To top it all off, she just reunited with I.O.I members for the first time in nine years to drop their anniversary song, 'Suddenly.' 

BH Entertainment Clarifies Reports of Kim Sejeong Purchasing 3 Billion KRW Luxury Penthouse

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Jung Haein is drawing attention for showing his support for Kim Soohyun, who is resuming his entertainment activities after being completely out of the spotlight for 16 months. 

On July 14, the Philippine clothing brand BENCH posted a photo of Kim Soohyun on its official account along with the caption, "Back with the BENCH family." In the photo, Kim Soohyun is seen smiling and holding a giant bouquet of flowers. This campaign marks his first entertainment activity since he went on a sudden hiatus over the controversy surrounding his private life. 

Almost immediately after the photo went up, fans noticed that Jung Haein had already liked the post. Even though it was posted by the brand and not Kim Soohyun himself, the public is viewing this as Jung Haein loudly expressing his support for his friend's comeback. 

This is drawing so much attention because it recalls how tense things got when the controversy first surfaced last year. If you didn't know, both actors were born in 1988 and are part of the industry's famous '88z' circle. They even appeared together on MBC's 'Good Day.' But when the scandal first broke and public backlash was at its peak, netizens aggressively pressured Jung Haein to unfollow him. However, he completely ignored the demands, kept following him the entire time, and now he's publicly interacting with posts related to Kim Soohyun's comeback. 

All of this intense attention traces back to March last year, when Kim Soohyun's career came to a sudden halt. He suspended all entertainment activities after allegations surfaced claiming he had dated the late actress Kim Saeron for six years, starting back when she was still a minor. It immediately turned into a massive public battle with her bereaved family over whether it was true or not. 

Kim Soohyun's side firmly denied everything through a press conference. He even filed a massive 12 billion KRW damages lawsuit against the bereaved family and a few others. He also filed a defamation complaint against Kim Se-ui, the person behind the Youtube channel Garo Sero Research Institute, who originally pushed the story out there. 

The controversy also took a heavy toll on his upcoming projects. Disney+ was almost done filming Season 2 of the highly anticipated series 'Knock-Off,' but they had to completely halt production. Even worse, they also postponed the release of Season 1 indefinitely. 

Jung Haein shows support for Kim Soohyun's first project since the controversy