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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
AOMG has officially debuted their very first girl crew, Keyveatz!
The five members (Newy, Kang Yeseul, Um Jione, Son Juone, and Kim Yuna) just held their debut showcase on the afternoon of the 30th at Yes24 Wonderloch Hal in Seoul to celebrate their first EP, 'OXY_GEN.'
At the showcase, the girls shared exactly how they're feeling, saying, "We're nervous, but being on stage is exciting and so much fun. We're a crew that wants to create a new wave, read the scene, and make our own bold move."
When talking about what makes them different from everyone else in the industry right now, Yeseul explained, "What sets Keyveatz apart will be many things, from our music and artistry to our visuals. We believe a crew is defined by its attitude," and added:
"We'll create an unpredictable kind of individuality."
Jione also made sure to note, "We'll showcase a wide range of musical styles, not just hip-hop."
This crew is actually the next big act to come out of the label's "Make It New" rebranding project. They’re bringing a massive sense of individuality with music and performances heavily rooted in hip-hop, subculture, and underground culture, aiming to completely bridge the gap between the K-pop and hip-hop scenes.
What adds to the excitement of their debut is the star-studded lineup helping them behind the scenes. The members revealed:
"Mijoo Sunbaenim gave us a lot of advice. On top of that, Kian84 helped to plan our showcase. And Jay Park Sunbaenim took charge of the production. He helped us to make use 200% of our talents."
The EP 'OXY_GEN' itself is all about symbolizing Keyveatz as a crew that constantly moves, collides, and carves out its own unique path.
The title track, 'OXY,' blends a variety of hip-hop sounds into a wave of explosive energy. The rest of the tracks is just as bold. It features 'SUCK IT UP,' which all five members participated in writing, composing, and arranging themselves, alongside 'SUB_ZERO' featuring rapper Punchnello, and their two previously released double-singles, 'Key Beats' and 'Catch My Breath.'
If you want to check them out, all the tracks will be dropped across major online music platforms at 6 PM (KST) today (the 30th). Right after that, they're heading straight into their fan showcase, 'OXY_GEN: MESSY ROOM,' at 8 PM (KST) of the same day.
AOMG debuts first-ever girl crew Keyveatz with EP 'OXY_GEN'
U-KISS Eli's ex-wife Ji Yeonsoo got incredibly honest about the realities of single parenting on her Youtube channel.
In her video that was posted on the 29th, she sat down to talk about what it's really like trying to balance everything on your own.
While listening to their stories, she opened up about her own situation, revealing exactly how much child support she gets from her ex-husband, Eli (formerly of U-KISS):
"I receive 850,000 KRW (around $550) a month in child support (from Eli).The legal minimum child support amount is 640,000 KRW (around $413)."
Ji Yeonsoo pointed out how broken the system is, saying, "The cost of living keeps rising, but the child support standards haven't kept up with reality. It's nowhere near enough." She explained:
"Rather than relying solely on child support, it's more realistic for me to find part-time work."
To make ends meet, she revealed that she's been working part-time as a server at a Seollongtang (Ox bone soup) restaurant, and it's taken such a toll on her body that she's suffering from severe wrist pain.
On top of the physical pain, she explained that simply keeping a job as a single parent is incredibly hard, saying, "But when your child is young, the daycare can suddenly call because they're sick or have a fever, and you have to pick them up immediately. You can't take your child to work with you, so who would hire you easily? That's the reality for single mothers."
For a little bit of context, Ji Yeonsoo married Eli (who is 11 years younger than her) back in 2014. They had their son, Minsoo, in 2016, but ended up getting a divorce in 2020. The two actually appeared together later on TV Chosun 'We Got Divorced 2' to show what their relationship looked like post-divorce.
Meanwhile, Eli recently announced that he is getting remarried to a non-celebrity woman who he has been dating for about three years since December 2022.
U-KISS Eli's ex-wife Ji Yeonsoo reveals how much child support she receives
Former PRISTIN member Jung Eunwoo just cleared up a huge mystery for fans.
On the 29th, Jung Euwnoo posted a Reel to her Instagram with the caption, 'I'll finally talk about the question I've been asked the most: The disbandment!!' and she did not hold back on why the group actually disbanded.
For anyone who needs a quick refresher on how crazy their career was, PRISTIN debuted back in 2017 as a 10-member group, including Eunwoo alongside I.O.I members Lim Nayoung and Zhou Jieqiong. They completely dominated the rookie scene right away, living up to all the early hype by winning Best New Female Artist at the 2017 MAMA Awards and snagging another Rookie Award at the 27th Seoul Music Awards. But out of nowhere, they ended up disbanding on May 24, 2019.
In the video, Eunwoo started from the beginning, sharing, "I started training when I was in the third year of middle school. PLEDIS was the first agency for both me and the other members." After surviving the trainee days, she participated in 'Produce 101' before officially debuting with PRISTIN. She admitted:
"At the time, we were considered one of the industry's most anticipated groups, so I had high expectations too."
Eunwoo pointed to the company's multi-label system as the biggest factor behind the group's disbandment:
"I can't tell you everything that happened, but our company had other groups besides us, and there were so many things they had to take care of. As we gradually got pushed further down the priority list, I don't think many opportunities came our way anymore."
Thankfully, Eunwoo has a healthy perspective on it now. She explained, "At the time, it was really difficult, but looking back now, it was an incredibly valuable and meaningful experience." She also stated that she has zero regrets about her time with PRISTIN, saying:
"Even if I could go back in time, I'd choose the same career, join the same company, and do it all over again. I have no regrets."
Her journey is honestly incredible, especially considering how much she went through even before her debut, having participated in multiple audition programs like 'Superstar K4,' 'Voice Kids,' and 'Produce 101.'
She didn't give up after PRISTIN disbanded. In November 2019, she actually re-debuted in the girl group HINAPIA alongside former PRISTIN members Kyungwon, Minkyung, and Yebin, though that group unfortunately disbanded as well in August 2020.
Since then, she has completely started fresh. Recently, she updated fans to let them know that she has moved on to a regular job and is currently working as a consultation manager at a plastic surgery clinic.
Jung Eunwoo reveals the reason behind PRISTIN's disbandment
Monday, June 29, 2026
Former LABOUM member Haein just shared a movie-like story about how she met her husband.
On the 29th, Haein posted a video toher personal channel sharing the story of how she first met and fell in love with her husband, and it turns out that he was actually an idol trainee too.
To give you a quick timeline check, Haein married her non-celebrity husband back in November 2023. When she got married, she also announced that she was expecting their first child, and later gave birth in May 2024. Then, she welcomed a son in April 2025. So, the couple officially has two children now.
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But their history together goes all the way back. Haein debuted as a member of LABOUM in 2014, but she recalled that she actually met her husband when she was just 19 years old while she was still a trainee. She shared:
"I had joined the company first. At the time, there was already a separate debut lineup, so I was the only trainee. Then a new trainee joined. That was my husband."
Haein went on to explain that the company had a super strict rule prohibiting male and female trainees from talking to each other, so they barely got any chances to actually talk inside the company's building.
But of course, they found a way around it. Haein explained that they eventually started talking while commuting on public transportation, saying, "We had a lot in common. Rather tahn conversations between a guy and a girl, we mostly talked about our dreams and our future. We gradually became close," and added:
"Although we never made it obvious, I think we liked each other."
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Just when things were getting good, the story took a crazy turn. Haein revealed:
"One day, he suddenly stopped showing up. He disappeared."
She later found out that he had completely quit being a trainee and enlisted into the military. She said, "At that point, I thought I'd never see him again. But then, I received a message from him completely out of the blue," leaving everyone curious about what happened next.
Unfortunately, Haein concluded the video by leaving us on a total cliffhanger. She teased, "If you're curious about the rest of the story, leave a comment asking for Part 2. I'll bring you the next chapter of our love story."
In case you need a quick refresher, Haein debuted in 2014 as a member of LABOUM. Over the years, the group became famous for delivering bops like 'Hwi Hwi,' 'Aalow Aalow,' and their ultimate signature hit, 'Journey to Atlantis' (which saw a massive resurgence on the music charts years after its release). While the members have transitioned into solo paths and family life in recent years, their legendary discography still holds a special place in the hearts of 2nd Gen K-pop fans.
LABOUM's Haein reveals she met her husband while they were idol trainees
DAY6's Young K just shared stories about his band's latest massive concerts, his huge list of songwriting credits, and how he ended up singing an OST for 'My Royal Nemesis' in the episode of MBC's 'Best Peak' that aired on the 28th.
First of all, DAY6 is currently on a world tour celebrating their 10th debut anniversary, and their success right now is truly on another level. Sharing the big news, Young K announced, "We will be holding our encore concert at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena." Yang Sehyung was impressed, pointing out, "That's basically the top concert venue in South Korea," which led Young K to add:
"For our concert in Goyang, we had a total audience of 80,000 over just two days."
Naturally, when you hear '80,000 people,' you think about the paycheck. Jang Dongmin asked what we were all thinking, "With that many people coming to see you, how much do you actually make? I'm really curious." Young K jokingly replied:
"I made enough to order good food. I get to eat delicious meals."
However, Jang Dongmin didn't let him off that easily. He teased, "Don't you ever think, 'This tastes great,' then look at your bandmates on stage and think, 'Why am I sharing this delicious food with them? Maybe I should just do it all by myself?'" Young K burst out laughing and rolled with the joke, saying:
"That's why I'm preparing for a solo comeback. So I can order even better food."
The impressive stories kept coming. Boom brought up Young K's songwriting credits, sharing a surprising fact, "From what I know, you actually have more copyright registrations than G-Dragon. You write and compose most of your songs." Young K nodded and shared:
"I became a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association this year. I currently have 219 songs registered."
To top the whole episode off, he treated everyone to the very first live performance of his new OST for the drama 'My Royal Nemesis,' which starts Lim Jiyeon and Heo Namjun. He revealed:
"Heo Namjun is a friend of mine. We're the same age. He reached out to me, and that's how I ended up doing the OST."
Looking back at where it all started, Young K debuted in 2015 as a member of DAY6 with their iconic debut track 'Congratulations.' Since then, they've become absolute legends in the Korean band scene, dropping a massive lineup of unskippable hits like 'You Were Beautiful,' 'Time of Our Life,' and 'Zombie.' Right now, DAY6 is celebrating their 10th debut anniversary with 'THE DECADE' world tour.
DAY6's Young K revealed to have 219 copyrighted songs under his name
Rising star Choi Hyunwook just dropped the backstory on how he went from being a baseball athlete to one of our favorite actors as he sat down for the episode of 'Pinggyego' that aired on the 27th alongside legendary actor Choi Minsik. The two are co-starring in Netflix's new series 'Notes from the Last Row.'
During the chat, Choi Hyunwook revealed:
"I played baseball until I was 17, during my first year of high school. I still occasionally play in amateur baseball leagues today, but since each league has its own eligibility rules, I only participate in the ones I'm allowed to play in."
So, why did he quit baseball? It turns out he was forced to give up his dream of becoming a baseball player due to an elbow injury. Reflecting on the difficult time, Choi Hyunwook shared:
"I had surgery and went through rehabilitation. I hoped to play again, but I realized I'd reached my limit, so I quit."
After giving up baseball, he spent a lot of time thinking about what he wanted to do next with his life. That's when legendary actor Choi Minsik got curious and asked him, "How did you end up becoming an actor?"
Choi Hyunwook explained that while he was trying to figure out his life after baseball, he realized he already had a huge love for movies. He recalled:
"After watching 'The Battleship Island' and 'Along with the Gods,' I cried a lot. It made me think that maybe I was more emotionally sensitive than other people. So, I decided to start acting."
His path completely changed from there. He eventually made his acting debut in the web drama 'Real:Time:Love,' and quickly built up an impressive filmography, capturing everyone's attention with his roles in hit dramas like 'Taxi Driver,' 'Racket Boys,' 'Weak Hero Class 1,' and 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One.'
Choi Hyunwook opens up about the injury that led him to become an actor
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Singer and actress Yoon Eunhye completely opened up about love life during her appearance on the episode of SBS' 'My Little Old Boy' that aired on the 28th.
At first, host Shin Dongyup kicked things off by bringing up the rumor that she hasn't been in a relationship for about 14 years. When Seo Janghoon chimed in to clarify, asking, "So you haven't dated anyone since your 20s?" Yoon Eunhye confirmed it:
"I haven't been in any relationship since I was 29 years old."
Shin Dongyup tried to dig a little deeper, asking if that just meant she hadn't been in a serious relationship. Yoon Eunhye replied, "I haven't dated anyone at all."
Hearing this, Seo Janghoon jokingly teased her, asking, "What if you didn't think it was dating, but the other person did?" which made her burst out laughing. She joked back, "That's so mean."
As it turns out, the people trying to help Yoon Eunhye start dating again are the husbands of her fellow Baby V.O.X members.
Seo Janghoon mentioned, "I heard that when you all practice together, the married members' husbands always drop by the practice room." Yoon Eunhye agreed, describing them as 'Egen-Nam,' which is the Korean slang for highly affectionate and soft-hearted men who act less like traditional 'macho' men. She shared, "They show up every single time and are completely devoted to their wives," and added:
"They are so warm and sweet that I was actually jealous at first, but their sweetness is almost to an extreme degree."
She shared, "Especially Miyeon Unnie's husband. He keeps showing us goofy, unflattering photos of her because he thinks they're adorable. Miyeon Unnie would get annoyed and constantly telling him to stop." She added, "Moments like that makes me think that maybe living alone and being single is actually more comfortable."
In case you didn't know, Yoon Eunhye debuted all the way back in 1999 with the legendary girl group Baby V.O.X. Born in 1984, she later became an absolute K-drama blueprint in iconic dramas like 'Prince Hours' and 'Coffee Prince.' Even though she's currently flying solo, she seems completely at peace laughing about it with her old friends.
Yoon Eunhye reveals why she has stayed single for 14 years
If you’ve been tuning into SBS’s new drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated,' you've probably seen the rookie actress playing So Jisub's daughter. Her name is Seo Sumin, and her popularity is currently skyrocketing after just two episodes.
The drama, which is based on the hit webtoon of the same name, is already breaking records. It tells the story of 'the world's most ordinary father' who suddenly turns into 'the world's most dangerous man' to rescue his one and only daughter. Featuring star-studded cast like So Jisub, Choi Daehoon, and Yoon Kyunghoo, the drama reached viewer ratings of 15.7% (peaking at 18.1%), officially making it SBS' highest-rated drama of the year so far.
What a lot of people don't know is that even though 'Agent Kim Reactivated' marks her official drama debut, Seo Sumin was already a viral sensation on social media way before that.
Being the Gen Z she is, Seo Sumin initially launched her own personal Youtube channel to introduce herself to the public. Last year, she posted a quick 44-second clip titled 'Taking off my glasses and getting comfortable with the camera,' which has reached a whopping 3.16 million views as of the 29th.
She also caught everyone's attention back in August 2023, when she appeared on the channel of popular beauty creator 'Haemin Sunsaeng.' The video she featured on easily reached 2 million views, and when she went back to the channel in May 2025, she spilled:
"I received love calls from major agencies that everyone would recognize. I'm now signed with an agency and have been training an actress."
Fast forward to today, Seo Sumin is officially signed under Y-ONE Entertainment, the same home to major actors like Shin Sungrok and Lee Bumsoo. Now that the drama is a massive hit, her old videos are resurfacing everywhere, with netizens commenting things like, "I've watched the video. She's really adorable," "Her acting is surprisingly solid," and "She definitely has star potential."
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