Monday, June 22, 2026

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TWICE's Jihyo has become a hot topic after attending a baseball event together with her younger sister, Lee Haeum.

According to a report by Xports News via News Nate, Jihyo and Lee Haeum took part as the ceremonial first pitcher and batter at the 2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League match between the Lotte Giants and Kiwoom Heroes on June 21 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.

The sisters appeared wearing matching Kiwoom Heroes uniforms and greeted fans with bright smiles. Their striking resemblance drew admiration for their beauty as a visual sibling duo.

Jihyo showcased her healthy, energetic charm and sporty image, while Lee Haeum displayed a pure and elegant beauty, showing how they have contrasting charms despite their resemblance.

Another detail that caught attention was that Jihyo wore a jersey with her real name, Park Jihyo, while Lee Haeum wore one with her stage name instead of her real name, Park Jiyoung.

After greeting the crown, the two took their respective positions. Jihyo's powerful ceremonial pitch along with Lee Haeum's swing drew enthusiastic cheers from the spectators.

Born in 1997, Jihyo debuted in 2015 as the leader of TWICE and has spent the past 11 years receiving love from global fans as part of one of K-pop's leading girl groups. Her second younger sister, Lee Haeum, was born in 2002 and previously appeared as a surprise guest on the MBC's 'I Live Alone' in 2023.

Standing over 170cm tall, Lee Haeum began working as a model in 2022 and officially started her acting career in 2024 through the web drama 'Request to Resign.'

In addition, Jihyo's youngest sister also made headlines last month as she took her steps toward her debut. Last month, short-form videos introducing a new girl-group project were uploaded to the official account of ABD (A Bold Dream), a new label established under HYBE.

The group is aiming to debut in the second half of this year, and fans quickly noticed that Jihyo's youngest sister was revealed in the lineup. With striking facial features that closely resemble her eldest sister Jihyo, she has already attracted significant attention, raising high expectations for her future as a girl-group member following the footsteps of her K-pop star sister.

TWICE's Jihyo and her actress sister Lee Haeum take part as the first pitcher and batter at KBO Game

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RESCENE's Minami is officially closing the chapter of her viral 'Gyaru' character. and will begin communicating with fans using her true self.

According to reports from Korean media outlets TV Report and Newsis, Minami connected with fans through a fan communication platform on the 21st to share her thoughts.

"I'm so grateful for all the love we received, especially with our content videos surpassing 1 million views. I think it's about time to slowly say goodbye to the Gyaru character. Since I'm not actually a Gyaru, I'm goin to show a lot of my real self from now on."

Minami added, "To be honest, I don't even know exactly what a Gyaru is. There are so many different styles of it. I thought some people might feel uncomfortable seeing someone imitate it," and continued:

"The Gyaru image I've shown so far was something I carefully researched and prepared for those who enjoying the videos. Rather than seeing it as contents meant to promote Gyaru culture, I hope people view it as content showcasing different sides of me and the great chemistry I have with Woni Unnie."

Lastly, Minami said, "Still, so many people seemed to enjoy the Gyaru character, so I'm glad I did it. I'm also grateful to the PD-nim. I'll work harder on my singing and dancing so that people can come to like the real me as well."

Previously, Minami drew significant public attention through content on fellow member Woni's personal channel, when she appeared with a unique Gyaru makeup and an eccentric alter-ego character. Videos such as their trip to Geoje Island became popular online memes and contributed to a rise in recognition for RESCENE as well as resurgence in the group's performance on music charts.

On the other hand, a scene in a video posted on the 19th to the channel 'Hello I Am Woni Nice To Meet You' sparked concern among fans when a man was captured intentionally trying to bump into Minami and Woni as they walked through the streets of Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan. Fortunately, Minami reacted quickly, preventing any physical contact. However, the footage sparked outrage online, with some speculating that it may have been an attempted case of the so-called 'Butsukari,' a form of intentional collision targeting women or children in Japan.

Following the conclusion of her 'Gyaru' character, RESCENE is set to make a comeback on July 8 with 'Pretty Girl,' a remake of hit song by KARA.

RESCENE's Minami says goodbye to her viral 'Gyaru' persona: "I'll show my real self now"


'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' is officially coming back for Season 2 and 3.


According to an exclusive report by MyDaily on the 22nd, the Netflix original series 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' is gearing up to begin filming its next seasons this October. The production team is planning to produce both Season 2 and Season 3 simultaneously. Season 2 will consist of 8 episodes in total, with the scripts for the first 4 episodes already finalized.


'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' tells the thrilling story of Baek Kanghyuk, a genius trauma surgeon on mission to revive a failing medical center. 


The upcoming season will take Baek Kanghyuk out of his comfort zone as he travels to regional areas to tackle the high-stakes challenges of rural trauma centers. Fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the lead casts (Ju Jihoon, Choo Youngwoo, Ha Young, and Yoon Kyungho) are all confirmed to return, alongisde a fresh batch of new characters.


Immediately following its release in January 2025, 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' rose straight to No. 1 on Netflix Korea's TOP 10 Series and maintained the top stop for 22 days. It also ranked No. 1 on Netflix's Non-English TV Shows during the fifth week of January. Additionally, it also became the 7th most successful Netflix Korea original series in history just three weeks after its release.


Furthermore, the series also swept trophies at domestic award ceremonies. The lead star Ju Jihoon took home the Best Actor award at both the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards and the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards, while the series itself secured the Best Drama award at the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards and the 20th Seoul International Drama Awards.


'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' confirms Season 2 and 3 with returning cast

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Hearts2Hearts addressed the friendly coincidence of sharing a 'lemon' theme with their senior labelmate, Aespa.

According to reports from Sports DongA on the 22nd, Hearts2Hearts held a press showcase for their second mini-album 'Lemon Tang' at the Blue Square Woori WON Banking Hall in Itaewon, Seoul.

Given that Aespa recently made headlines with their latest track 'Lemonade,' reporters asked Hearts2Hearts about using the same fruit theme. Jiwoo shared a heartwarming interaction they shared with Aespa:

"We recently met Karina Sunbaenim to film a dance challenge together. She mentioned how interesting it was that we were both making comebacks with a lemon theme."

Jiwoo also explained how the two groups put completely different spins on the exact same concept:

"If Aespa Sunbaenim's 'Lemonade' focuses on a cool, thrilling sour flavor, our 'Lemon Tang' focuses more on being refreshing and sweet when we are together, emphasizing how we shine brighter in each other's company."

Hearts2Hearts will continue their promotions tonight, hosting a fan showcase at 8 PM (KST) at the Blue Square Woori WON Banking Hall to celebrate the release of their new song with fans.

Meanwhile, 'Lemon Tang' will be released on all major music streaming platforms today at 6 PM (KST).

Hearts2Hearts addresses sharing a 'lemon' concept with Aespa

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If you saw those viral photos of Gong Myung and Han Hyojoo at a baseball game recently, you weren't the only one wondering what's going on.

On the 22nd, Gong Myung sat down for an interview with Newsen in Jongno-gu, Seoul to share his thoughts about his new action-comedy film 'Husbands in Action.' The movie was released on June 19 and follows the story of a nartocitcs detective ex-husband (played by Jin Sunkyu) and a young veterinarian current husband (played by Gong Myung) who unexpectedly join forces to rescue their kidnapped wife.

Gong Myung will also transform into a baseball player in his upcoming project, MBC's 'Your Ground,' where he stars alongside Han Hyojoo. Scheduled to air this November, 'Your Ground' is drawing significant attention for being based on the classic film 'Jerry Maguire.'

According to Newsen's report, Gong Myung finally cleared up the dating rumors between him and Han Hyojoo that surfaced on June 11 when the two were captured at Jamsil Baseball Stadium watching the LG Twins vs SSG Landers game. Pictures capturing the two instantly spread across online communities, leading to netizens speculating they were in a relationship.

Regarding this, Gong Myung admitted, "I didn't even know there were articles about it," and continued:

"A fan actually came to the stadium because of that article. I noticed them walking back and forth in front of me, so I asked, 'Why are you here?' and they said, 'I rushed over here immediately after seeing the article.' I looked it up and was surprised to find out that there was an article about me eating soondae while watching baseball."

He added, "Han Hyojoo Sunbaenim laughed so hard when she showed me the picture. She teased me about it," and noted:

"The article was written almost like a dating sighting report. Fortunately, a lot of people said we looked good together, so I'm satisfied with that."

When asked if the accidental rumor ended up being a promotion for the drama, Gong Myung laughed it off and replied, "That's true. I think people are actually looking forward to the drama even more now." He concluded:

"We went there to learn more about baseball for the role, but the articles ended up coming out like that."

Gong Myung addresses dating rumors with Han Hyojoo: "I didn't know there were articles about it ... A fan literally rushed over"

Saturday, June 20, 2026


Actress Ryu Hyeyoung has opened up about the real reason she lives with her curtains closed.


On the episode of MBC’s 'I Live Alone' that aired on the 19th, viewers got a rare, quiet look into Ryu Hyeyoung’s daily life. The actress, who has been living independently for 11 years now, started her morning by watching content, studying foreign languages, and chatting with her houseplants.


However, the one thing that really caught the cast's attention was the curtains.


Ryu Hyeyoung kept her curtains pulled shut in both her bedroom and living room. She mentioned, "I'm the type of person who wakes up immediately when I see sunlight." She was seen opening the curtains just enough to let in the absolute minimum amount of light needed for her houseplants.



When asked about the reason, News1 and Sports Chosun reported that Ryu Hyeyoung shared, "After I started receiving a lot of attention through 'Reply 1988,' I realized that my words could have influence." She added:

"Since then, I've become more cautious about speaking and even about meeting people. I'm still quite a fearful person, so I tend to keep things closed up a lot due to anxiety."

Back in 2015, Ryu Hyeyoung gained recognition for her role as Sung Bora, the blunt and charismatic older sister of Lee Hyeri's character in 'Reply 1988.' Since then, she has consistently shown different sides of herself through various dramas and films like 'Law School' and 'Law and the City,' as well as variety shows and Youtube content.


'Reply 1988' star Ryu Hyeyoung reveals why she keeps her curtains closed all day

Having recently tied the knot with her long-time partner Kim Woobin after a beautiful 10-year relationship, Shin Minah's take on dating hits a little differently.

On the 19th, Shin Minah made a guest appearance on Lee Youngji's Youtube show 'No Prepare' and dropped some dating advice that is currently going viral.

In the video Lee Youngji asked her, "How do you actually know when you've found the person you want to marry?" As covered in Sports Seoul, Shin Minah suggested that people should probably delay marriage, saying, "Personally, I think the later you get married, the better." She clarified, "I don't mean that you should date lots of people," and added:

"You need enough time to look closely within yourself when you're in a relationship. It's important to learn who you are and how you react in different relationships."

Shin Minah also shared her honest thoughts on how to judge a romantic partner. She said, "Because of your affection, you tend to just look the other way and ignore it. But deep down, you already know. Often, you've already sensed that this person may not be right for you."

She emphasized that the exact same thing also applies to friendships, noting:

"There are relationships that are enjoyable, but not comfortable. You shouldn't mistake being 'fun' for a healthy relationship."

Shin Minah also advised paying attention to how your body physically reacts to a relationship. She stated:

"If you feel physically sick or completely drained after meeting someone, it means you're trying too hard in that relationship. The person who gives you comfort and a sense of stability is ultimately the one who matters more."

 

Even though she is currently a newlywed, this advice comes from her experience in a long-term public relationship. As we all know, Shin Minah and Kim Woobin first went public with their relationship in 2015. When Kim Woobin began his battle with nasopharyngeal cancer in 2017, she remained right by his side, and the couple eventually got married last year.

Toward the end of the video, Lee Youngji joked, "I wish my future husband would just have 'I'm your husband' written on his forehead." Hearing this, Shin Minah laughed and said something that has resonated with so many people:

"But deep down, you already know the ones who aren't right for you, don't you?"

Shin Minah drops relationship advice on her recent appearance on 'No Prepare'

Friday, June 19, 2026

Singer Ailee has denied pregnancy rumors that arose after recent photos and videos of her appearing to have a baby bump spread across the internet.

According to a recent report by Media Fine, Ailee's agency A2Z Entertainment stated on the 19th:

"Ailee is not currently pregnant. If there is any happy news in the future, she will share it personally."

Ailee recently performed at a coffee festival held at the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail. She sang on stage wearing a white long dress paired with denim pants.

However, videos and photos from the event spread across social media and online communities, leading to speculation that she might be pregnant. The rumors were raised based on her looser-fitting outfit compared to her usual style and her gesture of placing her hand near her abdomen throughout the performance.

Furthermore, Ailee had also recently shared that she and her husband were preparing to have a child. However, it has been confirmed now that she is not pregnant.

Following her marriage to Choi Sihoon, Ailee has openly shared her IVF journey. She previously revealed that her first embryo transfer did not result in a pregnancy.

Ailee denies pregnancy rumors following recent appearance

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SECRET's Jeon Hyosung opened up about the reason behind her long hiatus from promotional activities and shared her honest feelings.

On the 18th, Jeon Hyosung as a guest on the Youtube channel 'Grade A Jang Youngran.'

Sports Chosun reported that in the video, Jang Youngran visited Jeon Hyosung's house and asked about how she had been doing. Jeon Hyosung, who had previously been active both as a member of SECRET and as a solo artist, revealed why she unexpectedly took a lengthy break from the entertainment industry. She said:

"There were some issues with the company, so I was forced to take a break. During that time, I often wondered, 'What should I do if I weren't a celebrity?"

 

She explained that the sudden halt in her activities led her to think deeply about her future. However, she chose to use that period of time to pursue new challenges. She shared that she had been exploring various experiences outside of the entertainment industry, saying:

"I spent a lot of time with my family. I also obtained a pet care specialist certification."

Despite everything, Jeon Hyosung claimed that she never gave up on her dream of being a singer. She added:

"Since the year before last, I desperately wented to sing again. So I began preparing to make my return to the stage."

In fact, Jeon Hyosung officially resumed group activities for the first time in 12 years by releasing SECRET's special mini-album 'Secret Flavor' on the 18th, alongside Jung Hana and new member Yebin.

Meanwhile, Jeon Hyosung debuted in 2009 with SECRET and gained popularity through numerous hit songs like 'Magic,' 'Madonna,' and 'Starlight Moonlight.' She later expanded her career as a solo singer, actress, and TV personality.

SECRET's Jeon Hyosung reveals there was a reason for her hiatus: "I was forced to take a break due to company issues"