Saturday, August 22, 2026

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BIGBANG's G-Dragon recently revealed that he doesn't know how to use mobile banking.

On August 22, G-Dragon made an appearance on an episode of Youtube channel Tteuntteun titled 'Anniversaries Are Just an Excuse' alongside fellow BIGBANG members Taeyang and Daesung.

The discussion started when Yoo Jaesuk mentioned, "Haha used to be one of the original hipsters who embraced new technology than anyone else, but now he can't even kiosks." Haha then asked Yoo Jaesuk if he uses mobile banking. While Yoo Jaesuk confirmed he does, G-Dragon confessed, "I can't (use mobile banking.)"


Surprised by the confession, Yoo Jaesuk asked, "What do you do if you can't use mobile banking? What about all that wealth?" G-Dragon explained:

"I have someone who manages it for me."


Hearing this, Yoo Jaesuk advised, "Even if you have someone managing it for you, you should still check it yourself."

The conversation then turned to how the other BIGBANG members handle their finances. Daesung said, "I've managed my finances myself since I was young." Taeyang explained, "Daesung has handled everything himself almost since the beginning of our debut. For me, about two or three years after debut, I realized, 'I need to know how to manage my own finances,' so I started managing things myself." G-Dragon added:

"I can go to the bank, speak directly with a teller, and take care of things that way, but I don't know how to use mobile banking at all."

Daesung agreed, saying, "When it comes to convenience, nothing beats speaking to an actual person. Even when calling customer service, I deliberately wait to be connected to a representative instead of dealing with an automated system," to which Haha and Taeyang agreed to.

G-Dragon's recent remarks made waves online given previous headlines surrounding his wealth. He was previously speculated to have around 100 billion KRW (around $72 million USD) in net worth, especially after purchasing a luxury apartment at Nine One Hannam in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul for 16.4 billion KRW (around $11.8 million USD).

G-Dragon Reveals He Doesn't Know How to Use Mobile Banking

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Actress Go Younjung has been revealed to have sent housewarming gifts to RESCENE member Zena, who has consistently named the actress as her role model.

On August 22, Zena shared an unexpected story on a fan communication platform. She revealed that Go Younjung had surprised her and her group members by personally preparing housewarming gifts for their new dorm.

Zena recalled, "I came back to Korea after finishing a performance in LA, and when I arrived at the dorm, there was a huge full-length mirror and chair waiting for me." At first, the members were puzzled to find the unidentified package waiting in front of their dorm. They later found out that it had been sent by Go Younjung.

Zena noted, "It was even pink, which is my favorite color." Go Younjung had also sent a stool chair for Zena. The fact that Go Younjung remembered Zena's favorite color made the thoughtful gesture mean even more to Zena.

Expressing her deep gratitude and affection, Zena added, "I guess beautiful people really do have beautiful hearts."

Zena has openly expressed her admiration for Go Younjung for a long time, frequently naming the actress as her role model across various broadcasts and other content. Fans have also pointed out the striking resemblance between the two, making this wholesome interaction a hot topic among netizens.

Recently on August 21, a video titled 'Do You Like Go Younjung?" was posted on RESCENE member Woni's Youtube channel, 'Hello, I'm Woni. Nice to Meet You.' The video showed Zena meeting Go Younjung in person, greeting her, and exchanging contact information. It appears that after this meeting, Go Younjung sent gifts for Zena and the other RESCENE members. 

With Go Younjung personally sending a gift to someone who has long looked up to her, fans are now celebrating the heartwarming relationship between the two.

RESCENE’s Zena Reveals Heartwarming Gesture From Her Role Model Go Younjung

Singer Bibi, who recently faced controversy over the provocative nature of her performance at Waterbomb, has opened up about her personal philosophy when it comes to performing.

On August 21, SBS released a teaser for its new variety show 'My Genie Secretary' on its Youtube channel. The teaser showed Lee Seojin and Kim Kwanggyu visiting the Waterbomb venue for the season's first featured star, Bibi, and managing her schedule throughout the entire day, from pre-show preparations to the end of her performance.

Discussing her mindset, Bibi revealed, "I started preparing three months before going on stage. I prepared for three months as if this were my last performance." She also highlighted her commitment to the audience, stating:

"I have a philosophy when it comes to performing. I absolutely have to entertain the people who paid their money to come see me."

Her comments come amid ongoing debate over her performance at Waterbomb Seoul 2026, which was held on July 25 at the outdoor Global Stage at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.

That day, Bibi wore a form-fitting white jumpsuit, performing several of her hit songs including 'Bam Yang Gang' and 'BIBI Vengeance.' Her bold performance drew considerable attention from the audience.

The controversy centered on a moment midway through her performance. Bibi knelt among male dancers and unzipped her wet jumpsuit to reveal the bikini top she was wearing underneath. Surrounded by shirtless male dancers, she remained on her knees while taking a microphone. Some netizens criticized the scene, arguing the choreography was overly suggestive.

BIBI Speaks Up Amid Controversy Over Her Provocative Waterbomb Performance

Singer Song Jieun’s husband and YouTuber Park Wi issued an apology following backlash over a recent video about an accident that happened while he was getting off a KTX train.

On August 22, Park Wi addressed the situation through his YouTube channel 'WERACLE,' expressing regret over how he handled the situation: 

“I’m sorry for disappointing so many people with the video I uploaded today. I failed to fully consider the perspective of the staff member who did their best to help me at the scene and politely apologized."

Park Wi explained, "I only viewed the mistake made in the process of trying to help me in a negative light. The way I communicated the situation was immature, and my thinking was short-sighted."

He also apologized both to the staff members at the scene and to his viewers, adding, "I'll take this incident as an opportunity to act more carefully and responsibly in everything I do."

The controversy began after Park Wi posted CCTV footage on August 21 showing an accident that occurred while he was getting off a KTX train. 

The video showed Park Wi falling forward while traveling down a ramp. According to him, the wheels of his wheelchair caught on the foot of a staff member helping at the scene, causing him to fall. Fortunately, a hospital examination reportedly found no major fractures.

While expressing his frustration over the incident, Park Wi raised concerns about improving accessibility and implementing safety training for individuals with disabilities. He asked viewers not to direct backlash toward the staff member involved, emphasizing that even a single oversight on a ramp can lead to severe injuries.

However, many netizens felt his response went too far. They pointed out that the staff member had not acted maliciously and had apologized politely immediately at the scene. Some netizens also criticized his decision to publicly release the CCTV footage on a channel with over one million subscribers, commenting, "It's excessive to publicly expose a mistake that happened while someone was just trying to help."

At the same time, others defended his position, urging empathy for his perspective as a wheelchair user living with quadriplegia. They argued that even a minor mistake could lead to serious injuries, maintaining that raising concerns about accessibility for people with disabilities remains necessary.

Song Jieun’s Husband Park Wi Apologizes Following Backlash Over KTX Accident Video