Monday, May 11, 2026

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SOURCE: 차학연, 빅스 14주년 깜짝 스포..“최근 멤버들과 만났다” [인터뷰③]

Cha Hakyeon, a member of VIXX and an actor, revealed that the group will be reuniting for their 14th anniversary.

On the morning of the 11th, an interview with Cha Hakyeon for 'Absolute Value of Romance' was held at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

'Absolute Value of Romance' is a high-teen comedy series about a high school girl who writes romance novels starring flower-boy teachers, only to unexpectedly encounter similar situations in real life and become the main character of a chaotic school life. The series is released every Friday at 8 PM (KST). In the drama, Cha Hakyeon plays the role of Ga U-su, the new math teacher at Murim Girls' High School who is a Mensa member with an IQ of 156 and possesses 'straight-out-of-manga' visuals.

This February, Cha Hakyeon also held a full-group fan meeting as a member of VIXX. When asked if the schedule overlapped with filming for the drama, he said, "It did overlap a bit toward the end of filming. I worked really hard on maintaining my stamina. Since it was such a precious moment for me and because I like exercising, I worked out every single day."

He continued, "Since we were filming in Jeonju, we started at 4 AM. There wasn't much time to work out, but the four of us went around to visit every gym in Jeonju and managed to work out for an hour each time." He added, "I also tried to go to bed early, and I found myself naturally waking up at 4 AM every day. When that happened, I'd finish my work early, take a nap, and then prepare for the fan meeting."

How did the members react to 'Absolute Value of Romance'? Cha Hakyeon said, "A few days ago, Hyuk sent me a screenshot of me dressed in Phytagoras costume. He just wrote, 'As expected.' So I asked, 'Why? What?' but he didn't reply. He tends to just drop comments on embarassing scenes like that and run away." He added, "We gathered at Leo's house recently. They told me they enjoy the drama, which really gave me strength."

Since the filming took place in Jeonju, exploring local restaurants was a must. Cha Hakyeon explained, "Honestly, I ate a lot. I had the famous bean sprout soup with rice, tteokgalbi (NB: grilled short rib patties), and gaeseong juak (NB: deep-fried glutinous rice doughnut or cake). I ate a lot without hesitation. However, since my character wasn't supposed to gain weight, I compromised by doing cardio right after eating."

He continued, "U-su managed his weight very strictly. While I usually watch my diet and tend to eat regular meals for lunch, U-su would replace lunch with a salad. I gain weight easily, so I worked even harder to maintain my figure."

Celebrating his 14th debut anniversary this year, Cha Hakyeon said, "First of all, our 14th anniversary is coming up soon. The reason I recently met up with the members was to discuss what we should do for it. We're quietly planning things together. Also, if there's also an opportunity for a good project, I hope I'll be able to show everyone a great side of myself as an actor."

Cha Hakyeon drops a surprise spoiler for VIXX's 14th anniversary ... "I recently met up with the members"

SOURCE: 배우 김선호, 생일 맞아 노인 복지 위해 5천만원 기부

On the 11th, Fantagio announced that Kim Seonho donated 50 million KRW to the Korea Association of Senior Welfare Centers to celebrate his birthday on the 8th.

The donation will be used to support educational programs and social participaation activities for senior bthrough welfare centers across the country.

Since 2021, he has continued to donate on his birthday in various ways, including supporting medical expenses for children with leukimia and helping young adults preparing for independent living.

Kim Seonho is currently appearing on Coupang Play's variety show 'Bonjour Bakery,' which premiered on May 8.

Kim Seonho donates 50 million KRW for senior welfare on his birthday

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SOURCE: 여자친구 유주, 안타까운 근황 "식욕 저하에 실신까지..정신과 진료 권유받아" ('물어보살')

Yuju, formerly the main vocal of girl group GFRIEND, reveals a concerning health update in the middle of her solo promotions.

On the episode of KBS Joy's 'Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller' that will air on the 11th at 8 PM (KST), Yuju appears on the show to share her concerns.

On the show, Yuju confesses, "Whenever I start preparing for an album, I become extremely sensitive and lose my appetite. I'm worried if it's okay to keep going ike this." She admitted that at first, she casually thought that losing weight would make her look prettier on camera, but the symptoms gradually worsened and began affecting her daily life.

She then revealed that she once fainted while alone at home, and her condition worsened to the point that she could barely eat properly, eventually leading her to undergo an endoscopy. Although the examination showed no issues with her stomach or digestive system, the hospital suggested that psychological factors might be the cause and recommended psychiatric treatment.

Yuju shares her honest feelings, saying, "I'm happy because I'm doing what I love, but seeing my body develop problems made me wonder, 'Am I actually under stress?'"

After hearing her story, Lee Soogeun empathizes, saying, "Unlike promoting as part of a group with the members, the pressure of having to carry the stage alone must have been huge. It seems like having so many things to worry about caused your appetite to disappear."

Seo Janghoon also offers a realistic advice based on his own experiences as an athlete. He empathizes, "There were times I skipped meals because of stress. I ended up having no energy to perform properly. A professional must maintain good condition under any circumstances." He adds, "The voice you produce when you're healthy and well-fed is naturally different from when you're not," stressing the importance of health management.

Yuju also shares an incident where she experienced abnormal symptoms in her ears during a recording session and went to the hospital. She surprises everyone by revealing that the doctor told her, "You need to eat first before taking medicine." In response, Lee Soogeun offers heartfelt advice under a joke, saying, "You're an amateur. You can't become a professional like this. How can you comfort the public in this condition?"

Lastly, Seo Janghoon advises, "You need to think about what it truly means to do your best. A song sung while you're dizzy and on the verge of fainting won't be able to convey energy to the audience."

Meanwhile, this episode of 'Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller,' featuring various stories and advice, will air tonight on the 11th at 8 PM (KST) and will also be available on major online platforms like Youtube and Facebook after the broadcast.

GFRIEND Yuju shares concerning health update: "Loss of appetite and even fainting ... I was advised to see a psychiatrist"

SOURCE: 에스파 스태프끼리 결혼→예식장에서도 홍보...'축가' 에스파도 '빵 터졌다'

Aespa's director and hairstylist drew attention after promoting Aeespa even at their own wedding.

Photos and videos from the wedding of SM One Production's Chief Director Jo Woochul and the director of Aespa's hair salon Yoon Seoha, who have worked closely with Aespa for a long time, are spreading online following their ceremony on the 10th.

In the released photos, a promotional banner for Aespa's upcoming second full-length album was projected onto the walls of the wedding hall using a projector.

In particular, flashy promotional phrases written on both walls also caught attention, including 'Please give lots of love to our Aespa' and 'Aespa's 2nd full album is 100% addictive.'

Aespa, who performed 'Supernova' and 'Body Bang' as the wedding congratulatory songs that day, also burst into laughter upon seeing the banners taking over the wedding hall walls, saying, "Please give us lots of love."

Netizens reacted with comments such as, "Their work ethic is incredible," "That's some serious dedication," "You can feel their affection," and "True professionals," applauding the bride and groom for promoting Aespa even at their own wedding.

Meanwhile, Aespa will release their second full-length album 'Lemonade' on the 29th at 1 PM (KST). Prior to this, they will release their pre-release single 'WDA' on the 11th at 6 PM (KST). 'WDA' previously made headlines following news that G-Dragon participated as a featured artist.

Aespa's staff members get married → Promote Aespa even at their wedding ... Aespa bursts into laughter during congratulatory performance

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SOURCE: ‘살목지’ 300만 돌파… ‘곤지암’ 넘어 역대 공포영화 흥행 2위 등극

Director Lee Sangmin personally shared his thoughts and expressed his joy as horror film 'Salmokji: Whispering Water' surpassed 3 million viewers.

According to distributor Showbox, 'Salmokji: Whispering Water' surpassed 3 million viewers as of the 10th, based on the Korean Film Council's ticketing system. The achievement was built on steady word-of-mouth and the high level of immersion experienced by audiences since its release.

'Salmokji: Whispering Water' tells the story of a mysterious figure captured on a road-view map service. A filming crew visits the reservoir to reshoot the road view, only to encounter an unknown entity lurking in the dark, deep water.

This record surpasses 'Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum,' which drew 2.67 million viewers in 2018, making 'Salmokji: Whispering Water' the second highest-grossing horror movie in Korean box office history. It is now closely chasing the current first place, 'A Tale of Two Sisters.'

Director Lee Sangmin said, "It's a number I never even imagined, so it sill doesn't feel real." He added, "Recently, I ran into audiences leaving the theater after watching 'Salmokji: Whispering Water.' Seeing them enjoying the movie gave me a great sense of reward."

As for the most memorable audience reaction, he quoted a review, "The director grabs you by the collar and takes you on a roller coaster ride." He explained, "It was especially meaningful because it perfectly matched the direction I intended while making the film. I'm grateful and fascinated by how viewers fill in the blanks of the movie in their own ways to complete another stories from it."

Regarding the film's success, he emphasized the strength of the cast lineup, saying, "The actors' charms were the biggest driving force. In particular, the chemistry between Gitae and Sooin was only possible because of the two actors, Kim Hyeyoon and Lee Jongwon. They turned even the unexplained aspects into something captivating."

He continued, "The entire process from production to release has been a series of great strokes of luck. The record this film achieved has now become another benchmark for me to surpass in the future. I'll return with even better films that can live up to the expectations."

'Salmokji: Whispering Water' surpasses 3 million viewers ... Beats 'Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum' to become the 2nd highest-grossing horror film of all time

Sunday, May 10, 2026

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SOURCE: 윤태호 작가, '미생' 덕분에 빚 청산…"결혼 초 연봉이 1500만 원" (백반기행)

Writer Yoon Taeho looked back on the days when he struggles with debt.

On the episode of TV Chosun's 'Huh Young Man's Food Travel' that aired on the 10th, writer Yoon Taeho, known for 'Misaeng,' 'Inside Men,' and 'Low Life,' traveled to Boseong with Huh Youngman.

During this episode, Huh Youngman asked him, "Between 'Misaeng' and 'Low Life,' which one do you consider your representative work?"

In response, Yoon Taeho answered, "'Misaeng.' I especially like the character Chief Oh, played by actor Lee Sungmin."

Looking back on the difficult times before he gained fame as a writer, he said, "I've been married for 27 years now, but for the first three or four years of marriage, my annual income was only around 10 to 15 million KRW."

He explained that a lot of time passed after marriage because he kept waiting for an opportunity to serialize his work in the media outlet he wanted. He expressed his regret, saying, "Later, I learned that my wife had been secretly borrowing money from her family without me knowing."

He continued, "After printing the 'Misaeng' volumes, I brought money home to my wife." When Huh Youngman asked, "What was your wife's expression back then?" he replied, "At first, we were just too busy focusing on paying off the debts. Later, when 'Misaeng' was adapted into a drama, we all watched it together while grilling beef at home."

'Huh Young Man's Food Travel' airs every Sunday at 7.50 PM (KST).

Writer Yoon Taeho says he paid off his debts thanks to 'Misaeng' ... "In the early years of my marriage, my annual income was 15 million KRW"

SOURCE: 육지담, 래퍼에서 성형외과 실장 됐다…근황 화제

Rapper Yook Jidam becomes a hot topic after revealing that she has transformed into a manager at a plastic surgery clinic.

On the 9th, Yook Jidam shared a video of her on social media, saying, "Hello, I'm a rookie manager," showing her second day at work as a plastic surgery clinic manager.

In the video, she said, "I'm still nervous since it's only my second day," as she appeared practicing patient consultations. In another video released by the clinic, she was also seen promoting the clinic.

Born in 1997, Yook Jidam first gained fame after competing on 'Show Me the Money 3' in 2014. She later appeared on Mnet's 'Unpretty Rapstar,' 'Unpretty Rapstar 3,' and the web variety show 'Money Game.'

Yook Jidam goes from rapper to plastic surgery clinic manager

SOURCE: 차준환, 자발적 모태솔로였다…"연애하면 상대에게 피해 갈 것 같아"('차쥐뿔')

National figure skater Cha Junhwan opened up about his views on dating.

Recently, a video titled 'The 21st century figure prince Cha Junhwan' was posted on the Youtube channel 'No Prepare.'

On this episode, Lee Youngji greeted him by imitating his signature quadruple salchow jump from the start, making Cha Junhwan laugh as he said, "You're the first person to ever perform a quadruple salchow in front of me."

Maintaining his calm personality throughout the conversation, Cha Junhwan also honestly shared his thoughts on dating. When Lee Youngji mentioned rumors that he has been single his whole life, he burst into laughter and said, "I'm actually a workaholic. I'm completely obsessed with my work."

Lee Youngji joked, "Your lips twitched four times per second just now," jokingly doubting whether the rumor was true. Cha Junhwan said, "I feel like if I dated someone, I would negatively affect my partner." In response, Lee Youngji said, "I wouldn't date a guy like that," and he immediately agreed by saying, "Exactly," making everyone burst into laughter.

The conversation also turned to his ideal type. Cha Junhwan explained that he had previously mentioned Rosé as his ideal type, saying, "I really loved her music." When asked what his actual ideal type is, he answered, "Someone who works hard at what they do and is passionate." Lee Youngji immediately tried to flirt with him, but he bluntly said, "You don't look like you have any passion," sending the set into laughter.

Cha Junhwan also revealed his strict self-management routine. He shared that he is 180cm tall and weighs 65kg, saying, "I've never actually tried to lose weight. I just consistently maintain it." He also emphasized, "Eating healthy is the most important thing."

In particular, he also shocked everyone by confessing that he has never been to a PC bang before, saying, "It just happened that way because I was focusing so much on living my own life," to which Lee Youngji responded, "You really have lived such a diligent life."

Meanwhile, Cha Junhwan recently signed an exclusive contract with Fantagio, home to artists like Cha Eunwoo and Kim Seonho. He is expected to pursue entertainment activities like acting and variety shows alongside his athletic career.

Cha Junhwan reveals that he is voluntarily single his whole life ... "I feel like I would negatively affect my partner if I date"

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SOURCE: "결혼 싫고 무서웠는데…" 소진, 이동하 만나고 달라졌다

Actress Sojin, formerly of the group Girls' Day, shared how her perspective changed after getting marriage.

On the 8th, a video was posted on the Youtube channel 'Yurayurahae' featurig Sojin as a guest, where she chatted with fellow group member Yura.

In the video, Sojin began by saying, "I was truly happy during the week of my wedding."

She said, "I'm still happy now, but the emotions I felt back then were special. I'd love to experience it again," noting how wonderful the congratulations and support she received at the time.

When Yura responded, "I wonder if I'd change too if I experienced that," Sojin replied, "You would. It feels like people are congratulating you just for being born."

Sojin explained, "It feels like receiving endless love from people who bless, love, and support you. It was so intense that I wondered if I really deserved to be celebrated and loved this much in my life."

She continued, "I originally had no intention of getting married. I hated marriage and I was afraid of it. But the marriage I've experienced so far has been really really wonderful."

She added, "Who you meet is so important. I think if you're emotionally strong, getting married at any time can be good. I think there are lessons you gain from it too. The depth of the relationship itself is just different."

She also recalled, "After getting married, I realized that the time I spent with the members felt like marriage too. The experience of clashing, adjusting to each other, and living like family really helped me."

Meanwhile, Sojin married actor Lee Dongha in 2023.

"I used to hate and was afraid of marriage..." Sojin says meeting Lee Dongha changed her