Friday, May 29, 2026

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SOURCE: '열애설' 데이식스 도운, 모호한 심경글→"탈퇴해" 트럭 시위

After DAY6's Dowoon personally addressed the dating and marriage rumors connecting him to YouTuber Yoo Jiyoo, fan outrage has escalated. Some fans sent protest trucks to JYP Entertainment's headquarters, demanding Dowoon's withdrawal from the band.

On the 28th, protest trucks demanding Dowoon's withdrawal were sent to JYP Entertainment's headquarters. The LED screens displayed messaged like, 'Yoon Dowoon, leave (the band),' 'No official statement,' and 'Do you support Dowoon's withdrawal?' Rather than the dating rumors itself, dans clarified that their anger was caused by how the situation is being handled.

Recently, dating rumors between Dowoon and Yoo Jiyoo spread across online communities. Netizens online pointed out the shared matching items and accessories, similar pet photos, and even mutual acquaintances. The rumors quickly escalated to marriage rumors after account surfaced claiming that the two was spotted going for a wedding consultation. Yoo Jiyoo is known to be the younger sister of Youtuber Yoo Hyejoo.

Regarding this matter, JYP Entertainment stated, "We have no official statement," leading many fans to view this as an acknowledgment of their relationship.

As the controversy escalated, Dowoon left a message on his personal social media account, stating, "Our team will never disappear no matter what. I'm not going anywhere, so please just ignore the negative posts. I'm sorry for causing you pain. Please just wait a little bit longer."

Despite so, fans expressed their disappointment over his ambiguous message. Many felt his choice of words failed to serve as a proper apology or explanation. In particular, some criticized and pointed out the dialect and spelling errors made the message seem overly casual.

Meanwhile, DAY6 is currently promoting with four members including Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil and Dowoon. They are scheduled to hold their 10th debut anniversary tour, 'THE DECADE: Finale in Seoul,' this July at the KSPO Dome in Seoul Olympic Park. They also have an upcoming performance in Kobe, Japan next month.

'Dating rumors' DAY6 Dowoon leaves ambiguous statement → Protest trucks calling for him to 'leave the group'

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SOURCE: "다리에 칼 꽂는 느낌" 에프엑스 루나, 공황장애 고백…끝내 '오열' ('엄마를부탁해')

Luna made a broadcast appearance with her mother for the first time in a while and honestly opened up about the difficult time she went through because of panic disorder.

On the episode of MBC's 'Please Take Care of Mom' that aired on the 24th, Luna and her mother carefully shared personal stories they had never discussed publicly before.

On this day, Luna's mother prepared a seaweed soup seasoned with homemade soy sauce along with acorn jelly for her youngest daughter. After eating the food her mother had personally cooked, Luna swayed her body out of joy and said, "My stomach hasn't been well lately, I really craved for my mom's seaweed soup," and added, "When I was at my lowest point, my mom's seaweed soup helped me get through it." Her mother responded warmly, "We endured (the hard times) so well."

Luna confessed, "During promotions in my mid 20s, I started wondering, 'Is this panic disorder? Or is it depression?' Eventually, the panic disorder manifested as physical symptoms. I would feel pain on my legs, as if it were being constantly stabbed with knives."

Her mother recalled, "At the time, the only thing I had on my mind was to stay beside my daughter. But she didn't want that. She would tell me, 'Mom, can you please leave me alone for a while?' Even so, I didn't give up. I cried and begged her. But she doesn't seem to remember any of it now."

Luna eventually broke down crying and said, "I was suffering too, but I can't imagine how difficult it must have been for my parents." She continued, "Even during my trainee days, my parents never once showed they were struggling. I used to think, 'My mom never sleeps.' But it turned out that she developed bronchitis from working so hard, her hands would also swell really bad."

Luna explained, "The period when my mental health began collapsing coincided with the period when people I loved started passing away one after another. Around the same time, the project I took on required me to play a character who took her own life. After that, I was diagnosed with depression and panic disorder. I have since completed treatment and am now living healthily."

"It felt like my legs were being stabbed with knives" f(x)'s Luna opens up about her struggle with panic disorder

Thursday, May 28, 2026

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SOURCE: “좋아요 몸” 몬엑 형원, 리더 셔누 피지컬에 대리 자신감 “해변서 상의 탈의하고파”

MONSTA X's sub-unit Shownu X Hyungwon shwed off their close friendship despite their very different personalities.

On the 28th, the YouTube channel @commonthursday_official posted a video titled, "Mom, pick one of these future son-in-law candidates. Hurry up, we need to set the date for the family meeting soon." In the video, Shownu and Hyungwon, who recently made their comeback with second mini album 'LOVE,' appeared as guests and enjoyed an outdoor lamb skewer mukbang with Jo Hyunah.

On this day, Jo Hyunah expressed her surprise at the two's unexpected charm, saying, "I expected MONSTA X to be really energetic, but you two are much calmer and more laid-back than I thought," noting the difference from their powerful image on stage.

Shownu and Hyungwon explained that their personalities are total opposites even within the team. Hyungwon shared, "People whose personalities are too similar usually don't get close easily. I'm more sensitive, while Shownu Hyung is very relaxed," explaining why they get along so well. He added, "Since we already spend so much time together as a group, we don't usually meet up separately, but I actually spend most of my personal time with Shownu Hyung," showing his special affection for Shownu as both a close friend and drinking buddy.

In particular, when asked, "What would you do if you could swap bodies for 24 hours?" both answered enthusiastically. Hyungwon said, "If I had Shownu Hyung's body, I'd go for a run along beaches overseas with my shirt off," expressing his envy.

Meanwhile, Shownu responded casually, "Sometimes when I go to a sauna, older men around my father's age would look at me and say, 'You have such an amazing body,'" and added, "I think I could live as Hyungwon for about three days."

On the other hand, Shownu also shared his concern, saying, "Besides the members, I don't really have many close friends. When things become awkward during a conversation, I tend to look for the problem within myself." In response, Jo Hyunah sympathetically said, "That breaks my heart. You're such a nice person that you always think it's your fault," before joking, "I always tell my friends who are like that to blame other people sometimes. Life gets easier that way," drawing laughter.

Shownu and Hyungwon also shared funny stories about MONSTA X. While discussing fines for being late, Hyungwon joked, "I snapped out of that habit after completing my military service," making everyone laugh. He also revealed plans for the members' first self-funded overseas trip during their upcoming schedule in France. Excluding the members with individual schedules, Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, and Hyungwon plan to travel together. Hyungwon shared excitedly, "We have a few free days in our schedule, so we plan to visit a nearby resort. Everyone agreed right away, so this will be our first overseas trip together in France. We're planning to really enjoy ourselves."

Following their unit promotions, Shownu and Hyungwon are also preparing for MONSTA X’s world tour. They expressed their heartfelt gratitude to fans, saying, "Thanks to Monbebe, we were able to release another album for the first time in three years and go on tour again. We'll work hard while remembering that gratitude and do our best until the end."

"Such a great body" ... MONSTA X’s Hyungwon says he feels confident on Shownu's behalf: “I’d want to take my shirt off at the beach.”

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

SOURCE: 이무진, 정산금 21억 못 받았다…빅플래닛 "전속계약 효력정지 수용"

Singer Lee Mujin claimed that he hasn't received settlement earnings amounting of 2.1 billion KRW from his agency, Big Planet Made Entertainment.

On the 27th, the Seoul Central District Court held a hearing over Lee Mujin's request for an injunction to suspend the validity of his exclusive contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment. 

Lee Mujin had previously informed Big Planet Made Entertainment in March of the termination of his exclusive contract and later filed the injunction request on the 7th of this month.

During the hearing, Lee Mujin's legal representative explained, "We notified the termination of the exclusive contract because the debtor (Big Planet Made Entertainment) failed to fulfill its settlement payment obligations, yet Lee Mujin is still being listed as an artist under the company on portal sites and other platforms," adding, "A court ruling is needed so Lee Mujin can continue his entertainment activities more securely."

Lee Mujin's side further claimed that Big Planet Made Entertainment failed to pay settlement earnings totaling 2.1 billion KRW.

In response, Big Planet Made Enertainment stated, "We do not believe the circumstances preventing the payout of setlements are entirely the debtor's responsibility," and added, "If Lee Mujin wishes to suspend the validity of the exclusive contract, we are willing to accept it."

However, the company also expressed regret, saying, "Given the years we spent working together, we feel devastated that he is leaving in this way while the company is going through difficult circumstances."

The court gave both parties three weeks to negotiate. If they fail to reach an agreement, the legal dispute will continue.

Previously, through his legal representatives, Lee Mujin stated, "I have not received settlement payments for Q2, Q3, and Q4 of last year and Q1 of this year."

Big Planet Made Entertainment is a label under One Hundred. Along with Lee Mujin, artists including VIVIZ, BE'O, and Lee Seunggi have also notified the company of contract termination over unpaid settlements and failures in management support obligations.

Born in 2000, Lee Mujin rose to fame through JTBC’s 'Sing Again.' He later established himself as a singer-songwriter with hit tracks including 'Traffic Light,' 'Coming of Age Story,' 'Episode,' and 'Propose.'

Lee Mujin claims he hasn't received 2.1 billion KRW in settlement earnings… Big Planet Made Entertainment: “We will accept the suspension of the exclusive contract”

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SOURCE: 이준 "이틀 동안 40곡 안무 외워…스트레스받아 눈물 고여" (유퀴즈)

Lee Joon shared the behind-the-scenes story of his cheerleading performance.

On the 27th, Lee Joon appeared as a guest on tvN's variety show 'You Quiz on the Block.'

On this day, Lee Joon talked about his cheerleading performance that recently went viral, saying, "I was only given two days. Even though I was there for filming, there was still an audience watching. I didn't want to be seen peeking at others from the corner of my eyes looking around for cues, so I spent all my time memorizing choreography for 40 songs like I was preparing for the Korea National University of Arts entrance exam."

He continued, "At one point, I became so stressed that tears started welling up in my eyes. I couldn't memorize everything and my brain just wouldn't cooperate, I even doubted myself, thinking, 'Why am I only capable of this much?'"

Meanwhile, 'You Quiz on the Block' airs every Wednesday at 8.45 PM (KST) on tvN.

Lee Joon: “I memorized choreography for 40 songs in two days… I got so stressed that I teared up”

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SOURCE: 타블로, 16세 딸 하루 근황…"믿기지 않겠지만 SAT 준비"

Epik High's Tablo shared an update about his daughter, Haru.

On the 26th, a video titled 'The ultimate playlist that boosts your combat power by 2000%' was posted on Tablo's YouTube channel.

In the video, Tablo said, "You may not believe it, but my daughter Haru has already grown up this much and is now preparing for the SAT and AP exams." AP and SAT are exams related to college admissions and earning college credits in the United States.

He continued, "While studying for the exams, there are times when Haru occasionally loses confidence," adding, "Whenever that happens, she needs the kind of energy that makes her feel like, 'I can do anything.'"

Introducing the OST from 'The Godfather,' Tablo said, "I'm going to play this song every time Haru takes an exam. I’m sure it'll work."

Meanwhile, Tablo married actress Kang Hyejung in 2009, and they have a daughter, Haru, who was born in 2010.

Tablo shares update on his 16-year-old daughter Haru: "You may not believe it, but she’s preparing for the SAT"

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SOURCE: 트와이스 지효 동생, 하이브 산하 ABD 걸그룹 멤버로 데뷔

Park Seoyeon, the youngest sister of TWICE's Jihyo, will make her debut as a singer under HYBE's new subsidiary label, ABD.

According to music industry reports on the 27th, Jihyo's younger sister, Park Seoyeon, has been included in the debut lineup of the new girl group that ABD is preparing to launch.

Previously, ABD launched its official website and social media accounts to release a brand short film featuring the members of the girl group scheduled to debut in the second half of this year. 

Among the revealed members was Park Seoyeon. Born in 2008, she reportedly trained under HYBE while preparing for her debut.

Jihyo is the oldest of three sisters. Her second sister, Lee Haeum (real name Park Jiyoung) is currently active as an actress. Now, her youngest sister Park Seoyeon is also preparing to enter the entertainment industry.

ABD is a girl-group focused label established by HYBE. The label's name reflects its vision of pursuing 'a flexible and lively creativity that imagines a 'D' rather than a 'C' following 'A' and 'B'' The company is led by CEO Noh Jiwon, who previously served as the head of the Artist Planning Department at Pledis Entertainment.


TWICE Jihyo’s younger sister to debut as a member of a girl group under HYBE subsidiary, ABD

SOURCE: “0.1cm도 전이된다는데…” 지예은, 갑상선암 투병…유재석도 놀랐다

Actress Ji Yeeun has opened up about her battle with thyroid cancer for the very first time. 

On the episode of Netflix's 'Yoo Jaesuk's Camp' that aired on the 26th, Yoo Jaesuk, Lee Kwangsoo, Byun Wooseok, and Ji Yeeun were shown preparing a barbecue party and a campfire for the guests staying at the camp.

During the episode, Yoo Jaesuk told Ji Yeeun, "Yeeun, you've completely recovered your health now." Ji Yeeun smiled brightly and replied, "Yes, completely."

When Yoo Jaesuk added, "I can't even tell at all anymore," Ji Yeeun responded, "That's right. I'm doing really fine."

Ji Yeeun then cautiously opened up about what happened at the time. She confessed, "I heard that even if it's only 0.1cm big, it can still metastasize," adding, "In my case, they told me I actually had quite a lot of cancer."

Shocked by the unexpected confession, Yoo Jaesuk reacted, "Oh, really?" Ji Yeeun then said, "I'm truly so grateful." Yoo Jaesuk comforted her warmly, saying, "Everything is something to be thankful for."

Notably, Ji Yeeun was also seen tearing up during the campfire scene.

Yoo Jaesuk said, "As you may already know from seeing the news articles, Yeeun was a little sick," adding, "Thankfully, she has recovered her health and was able to join us here today, and I’m very grateful for that."

Last year, Ji Yeeun temporarily paused her entertainment activities, including her appearances on SBS' 'Running Man' due to worsening health issues. At the time, rumors spread that she was suffering from hypothyroidism, but her agency remained cautious, stating that it was 'private medical information.'

It was later revealed that her condition had been serious enough to require surgery, and through this broadcast, it became known that she had been battling thyroid cancer.

“They say even 0.1cm can spread…” Ji Yeeun opens up about battling thyroid cancer… Yoo Jaesuk was also surprised