Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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SOURCE: MC몽 "더보이즈 계약금 165억, 백현 제작비 150억..받은 건 기억 못 해" 주장 [스타이슈]

Singer and producer MC Mong (47, real name Shin Dong-hyun) publicly criticized THE BOYZ.

On the evening of the 18th at 8 PM (KST), MC Mong held a livestream on TikTok, as he had previously announced.

MC Mong is currently in conflict with Cha Gawon, co-founder of One Hundred, and her uncle, construction businessman Cha Junyoung. Explaining why he left the company, MC Mong said, "Cha Gawon and I clashed and fought often because our management styles were different. We had a huge fight in last May, and I was kicked out."

Nevertheless, MC Mong could not hide his anger over artists leaving the agency after his departure.

In particular, MC Mong drew attention by mentioning the recruitment of THE BOYZ, saying, "We gave them 1.5 billion KRW each, for a total signing bonus of 16.5 billion KRW." He added, "That amount was three times more than what their previous agency gave them. After paying 16.5 billion KRW, the production cost for their first album alone was 7 billion KRW."

MC Mong criticized the group by saying, "If THE BOYZ's members each received 1.5 billion KRW, they should repay at least 8 billion KRW before leaving. But they don't even want to pay that back. What kind of nonsense is that?"

Furthermore, he stated, "Baekhyun's first album cost 10 billion KRW, and the second one probably cost around 5 billion KRW," before adding, "I’m also a celebrity and singer, but singers are strange. They only remember what they earned. They don’t remember what they received or how much was spent on them."

Recently, nine members of THE BOYZ, excluding New, claimed they had not received settlement payments and notified the agency of contract termination, while also filing lawsuit against the agency's chairwoman, Cha Gawon, on charges of embezzlement. Last month, THE BOYZ’s side released an official statement, saying, "The court approved our injunction request to suspend the validity of the exclusive contract with One Hundred."

However, One Hundred responded, "We will file an objection appeal as soon as possible." 

MC Mong claims, “THE BOYZ received 16.5 billion KRW in signing bonuses, and Baekhyun’s production costs reached 15 billion KRW"

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SOURCE: 송일국, 삼둥이 '중2' 충격 근황 "너무 예민..내가 알던애들 사라져"(아침마당)

Actor Song Ilkook opened up about the challenges of raising his triplets, who are now in their second year of middle school.

On the episode of KBS2's 'AM Plaza' that aired on the 19th, actors Oh Manseok and Song Ilkook appeared as guests to share their stories.

That day, announcer Eom Ji-in asked, "With three kids and your wife who going to work every day, your mornings must be hectic." Song Ilkook replied, "I usually drop them off. I also drop my wife off at the subway station. She’s probably at work right now," before affectionately adding, "Honey, I’m sorry. Yesterday I even had to drive her all the way to Ilsan because she had training there," showing his caring husband side.

He then gave an update on his triplets: Daehan, Minguk, and Manse, saying, "They're already in their second year of middle school. That scary phase. You never know what they'll do." When asked whether the boys knew he would be appearing on 'AM Plaza,' he revealed, "I was looking through the script yesterday when one of them suddenly came up and said, 'Dad, what are you doing? Don’t talk about me.'"

When asked which of his three sons said it, Song Ilkook nervously replied, "I can’t say. If I do, there'll be chaos once this airs." After hesitating and wondering aloud, "Well, since they're at school, they can't be watching the broadcast, right?" before finally confessing, "It was Minguk."

He continued, "They're all very sensitive these days, but Minguk especially is sensitive. Even when I want to upload photos, I wait until he seems to be in a good mood and ask, 'Can I post this picture?' Then he'll say, 'Ah, yeah yeah.' I have to get permission before posting anything. The kids I used to know are gone, and now there are unfamiliar kids in their place," expressing his bittersweet feelings. 

Song Ilkook shares a shocking update on his triplets now entering 8th grade: "They're so sensitive now … The kids I used to know are gone"

Monday, May 18, 2026

SOURCE: 홍진경, 이혼 후 오열한 사연…"전 시어머니에 전화, 오히려 위로해줘" (소라와 진경)[종합]

Model and entertainer Hong Jinkyung opened up about the emotional moment that made her cry after her divorce.

On the episode of MBC's 'Sora and Jinkyung' that aired on the 17th, Hong Jinkyung personally talked about her divorce.

That day, when Lee Sora mentioned her ex-husband, Hong Jinkyung said, "He's truly a good person. We're completely good friends now. Person to person, he's genuinely a very good friend," revealing that they still maintain a good relationship even after the divorce.

Hearing this, Lee Sora commented, "Isn’t he such a sweet person?" Hong Jinkyung replied, "There’s this cold noodle restaurant we used to visit often. Even after the divorce, the three of us, including Rael, still go there together to eat. We're completely cool with it, but the staff working there get really flustered," sharing a story about their post-divorce relationship.

Hong Jinkyung also shared, "Last Chuseok, I was home alone and reality suddenly hit me. I thought, 'It’s really over now.' So I called my ex mother-in-law just to check in on her, but I suddenly burst into tears. I cried so hard. It was the first time."

She continued calmly, "At that moment, my ex mother-in-law was actually the one comforting me. She told me, 'Jinkyung-ah, it’s okay. In life, all sort of things can happen, and I believe you'll still live well.' She also said, 'You’re Rael’s mother, so you need to stay strong and pull yourself together.' She was the one reassuring me instead," touching viewers emotionally.

In response, Lee Sora said, "There are so many different forms of relationships in this world. It's nice to hear your story," showing her support for Hong Jinkyung.

Meanwhile, Hong Jinkyung married a non-celebrity businessman in 2003, and the couple has a daughter named Rael. She announced their divorce last year. 

Hong Jinkyung tearfully shares a story after her divorce … “I called my ex mother-in-law, but she ended up comforting me instead”

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SOURCE: 엔믹스 배이 "설윤, 앉은 자리에서 조각상처럼 잠들어...절대 안 깨" [RE:뷰]

NMIXX's member Bae shared a story about seeing Sullyoon fall asleep like a statue, even while sitting in a chair.

On the 16th, a video titled 'Baeddindol, General Seol, and NMIXX Vol. 3 (feat. Bae, Sullyoon)' was uploaded to the Youtube channel 'ggondaehee.'

The video featured NMIXX's Bae and Sullyoon appearing as guests and chatting with Ggondaehee (Kim Daehee).

Ggondaehee asked, "I heard Sullyoon sleeps really well regardless of time and place?" to which Sullyoon admitted, "I tend to sleep pretty well." When asked, "Just how well do you sleep exactly?" she joked, "I could probably fall asleep right now (while filming)", making everyone laugh.

In response, Bae added, "People usually say someone falls asleep as soon as their head touches a surface, right? Sullyoon falls asleep even without resting her head anywhere." Sullyoon then confessed that she had once fallen asleep while sitting upright.

Bae recalled the moment, saying, "We were in the middle of filming, and Sullyoon was on standby. Later when I looked over, she was literally asleep on the chair like a statue. Everyone else was busy moving around and doing their own thing, but Sullyoon alone was just sitting there like that. So I even started making content out of it, saying things like, 'There’s a statue over there. Everyone, look over there,' and I even took photos too. But she absolutely would not wake up." Sullyoon responded, "I didn't even realize I had fallen asleep at that time." When Ggondaehee commented, "I guess you don’t suffer from insomnia then," Sullyoon surprised everyone by confessing, "But I actually can’t sleep well in bed. I keep waking up in the middle of the night."

In addition, NMIXX's Sullyoon and Bae performed part of the choreography for their new song 'Heavy Serenade' on the spot, bringing out proud 'dad smiles' from Ggondaehee. 

NMIXX's Bae says, “Sullyoon falls asleep like a statue while sitting down … She wouldn't wake up”

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SOURCE: '원더풀스' 최대훈 "차은우 논란 당혹스러웠지만…" [인터뷰 맛보기]

'The Wonderfools' star Choi Daehoon spoke about Cha Eunwoo.

On the morning of the 18th, Choi Daehoon mentioned co-star Cha Eunwoo during an interview for the Netflix original series 'The Wonderfools,' held at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu.

During the interview, Choi Daehoon addressed Cha Eunwoo's tax controversy by saying, "I first learned about the news after the editing for the project had already been completed. I can't say I wasn’t bewildered."

He continued, “However, all the staff members and actors worked extremely hard, and at that point, viewers' opinions and evaluations were unavoidable. I was simply grateful that the project could still be released, and I waited for the 15th with that feeling."

Before its release, 'The Wonderfools' became caught up in controversy surrounding its lead actor, Cha Eunwoo. In January, he was criticized over profit distribution issues involving  a one-person agency reportedly established under his mother's name. The National Tax Service reportedly determined the agency in question was a paper company with no actual business activity and carried out an intensive tax investigation. Later, he was notified of a large additional income tax payment.

Regarding the controversy, Cha Eunwoo personally addressed the matter through his Instagram on the 8th of last month in an effort to resolve the issue. He stated, "I respect the procedures and results of the National Tax Service and have paid all related taxes to prevent further confusion," adding, "I will also faithfully comply with the remaining procedures." It has been reported that the total amount of taxes he fully paid was approximately 13 billion KRW. Cha Eunwoo is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service as a member of the military band. 

Released on the 15th, 'The Wonderfools' is a sci-fi comedy adventure set in the late 1999. The story follows a group of eccentric neighborhood fools who accidentally gain superpowers and struggle to protect the world from villains threatening the peace. Choi Daehoon plays Son Kyunghoon, the infamous troublemaker of Haeseong City. 

'The Wonderfools' star Choi Daehoon: “I was bewildered by the Cha Eunwoo controversy, but…”

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SOURCE: '에이핑크 탈퇴' 홍유경, ♥의사 남편 얼굴 공개…배우라 해도 믿겠어

Former APINK's member Hong Yookyung has revealed photos of her husband.

On the 17th, Hong Yookyung posted several photos on her social media account along with the caption, "Releasing a huge batch of wedding photos that I had been saving."

Hong Yookyung married a dermatologist in 2023 at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. In the photos, she showed off an elegant charm while wearing a silk wedding dress. Her husband, dressed in a tuxedo, also attracted attention for his handsome visuals.

In other photos, Hong Yookyung wore a second wedding dress, showing a completely different kind of charm. The couple impressed everyone with their visuals.

Netizens reacted with comments such as, "Let's be happy in the future too," "That’s the same place where Yoon Bomi got married," and "Her husband is so handsome."

Meanwhile, Hong Yookyung debuted in 2011 as a member of APINK before leaving the group in 2013. 

Former APINK's member Hong Yookyung reveals her doctor husband’s face … "He could easily pass for an actor"

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SOURCE: 공승연, ‘쿠싱증후군 투병’ 정연 지켰다…자매 동반 ‘오열’ (유퀴즈)

TWICE's Jeongyeon shed tears while expressing sincere feelings toward her older sister, actress Gong Seungyeon.

On the episode of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' that aired on the 17th, a preview clip was released on its official social media account with the caption: "Jeongyeon's hardest times. Gong Seungyeon, who always stayed by her side as her pillar of support."

In the video, Jeongyeon looked back at the time she temporarily halted her acitivities in 2020, saying, "At that time, I relied on my sister a lot. I was struggling mentally, and my sister said, 'Something seems wrong with your body,' and 'I think you should go to the hospital.'" She continued, "That’s how I was diagnosed. It was my first time hearing the word 'Cushing.' Thanks to my sister, I was able to receive treatment properly and become healthy again, so I’m very thankful."

Jeongyeon also openly expressed her affection for her sister. She said, "I'm so happy that my sister is doing really well and receiving a lot of love these days. I’m really grateful that she's my real older sister. Thank you, and I’m sorry," before eventually bursting into tears.

Watching this, Gong Seungyeon became emotional and shed tears as well. She said, "I didn’t expect her to talk about this. I'm sorry for hitting you," making everyone laugh while crying. Recalling those days, she shared, "Back then, Jeongyeon was struggling so much. I felt anxious leaving her alone. Even when she lived in the dorm, I kept visiting her, made her stay at our house, and wanted to keep her close to me. That’s why I suggested that we live together."

She continued, "I’m so thankful that she overcame it all. Hearing people say things like, 'She got so pretty' and 'She's back to her peak visual' makes me happy too," before adding, "My younger sister is someone who does everything sincerely no matter what she does. She does everything so well, so I have absolutely no doubts about her."

Meanwhile, the episode of tvN’s 'You Quiz on the Block' featuring Gong Seungyeon will air on the 20th at 8:45 PM (KST).

Gong Seungyeon stayed by Jeongyeon's side during her battle with Cushing syndrome … The sisters break down in tears together

SOURCE: [TVis] ‘미우새’ 전소민 “7년 고정 ‘런닝맨’ 하차 후 카페 아르바이트” (1) 전소민 "'런닝맨' 하차 후 카페 알바, 고정 수입 없으니 불안"('미우새') (2)

Actress Jeon Somin shared an unexpected update about her life, revealing that she worked part-time at a cafe after leaving Running Man.

On the episode of SBS' 'My Little Old Boy' that aired on the 17th, Jeon Somin appeared as a special MC and showed off her signature honest and witty personality.

During the show, MC Seo Janghoon surprised everyone by asking, "Is it true that after leaving Running Man, where you were a fixed member for seven years, you worked part-time at a cafe because you were worried about your future?"

Jeon Somin replied, "I briefly worked at a café owned by an Oppa I know."

She continued, "After steadily working for such a long time, suddenly stopping made me feel anxious," adding, "I had savings, but I didn’t know when I would start earning income again, so I took the part-time job because I wanted to go out and do something productive, even if it was something small," honestly sharing the reality of facing a career break as a celebrity.

In particular, Jeon Somin also the unusual condition of her job, saying, "I was hired on the condition that I wouldn’t wear a hat or mask," adding, "If I covered my face, customers wouldn’t recognize me. The goal was for me to naturally help promote the cafe by personally serving drinks to customers at the counter."

Jeon Somin reveals, "Worked part-time at a cafe after leaving 'Running Man' as a fixed member for 7 years, felt anxious without a steady income"

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SOURCE: 공명, 하하도 못 알아본 벌크업…"동생 NCT 도영, 수입 훨씬 많아" ('런닝맨')

Actor Gong Myung revealed that his younger brother, NCT's Doyoung, makes significantly more money than he does.

On the episode of SBS' 'Running Man' that aired on the 17th, Gong Myung joined as guest alongside cast members Yoo Jaesuk, Ji Sukjin, Kim Jongkook, Haha, Song Jihyo, Yang Sechan, and Ji Yeeun.

In this episode, the production team showed Yoo Jaesuk's appearance in Yoon Jongshin's new music video for 'The Days Long Gone.' The music video gained attention for using AI to connect the past and present. Yoo Jaesuk explained, "Jongshin hyung called and asked for photos from my school days. Those were from my senior year of high school."

Yang Sechan pointed out, "Your front teeth really stuck out back then," and Yoo Jaesuk replied, "It changed a little because it was touched up with AI." After watching it, Song Jihyo commented, "Oppa, you haven't changed a bit. You look exactly the same,” but Ji Sukjin jokingly scolded her, saying, "What do you mean exactly the same? He looks different. Put some sincerity into your words."

Amidst this, Gong Myung entered as the guest and surprised the cast with his much more muscular physique, leading Haha to exclaim, "I didn’t even recognize him." Yoo Jaesuk also asked,"Why did you bulk up like this?" while Kim Jongkook added, "His body got really good. It got even better since the last time I saw him."

Ji Sukjin grabbed Gong Myung’s hand and joked, "Are you becoming a semi-regular member starting today?" Kim Jongkook had apparently wanted him to become a semi-regular member for a while. When Yoo Jaesuk asked why he had built up his shoulders so much, Gong Myung explained, "There was a shirtless scene in my drama, so I worked out really hard." Kim Jongkook added, "He’s been exercising very consistently."

As Yoo Jaesuk passionately talked about scenes from the drama 'Filing for Love,' Gong Myung became touched and said, "You actually watched it?" before hugging him. Kim Jongkook then joked, "This hyung watches everything. He has nine monitors in his room."

Haha then told Gong Myung, "Don’t just take your shirt off in dramas. Show it to us here too." Haha added, "I even take off my pants," but Yoo Jaesuk dismissed him by saying, "You taking your pants off doesn't even make the news anymore." Haha fired back, "There were still two articles written about it!" making everyone laugh. Yoo Jaesuk responded, "How do you take your pants off and only get two articles out of it?"

Gong Myung’s younger brother is NCT's Doyoung. To this, Yoo Jaesuk commented, "Your parents must be so happy." Ji Sukjin then curiously asked, "Who makes more money?" Gong Myung answered, "Oh, definitely my younger brother," before adding, "In our family, we call him CEO. Like, 'Has the CEO arrived?'"

Gong Myung bulked up so hard that even Haha couldn't recognize him … "My younger brother Doyoung earns way more than me"