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The Daebak Show, hosted by the multifaceted artist Eric Nam, bridges fans and the K-pop scene. It offers people a deep dive into the lives of their idols through casual yet insightful conversations. In a recent episode, ENHYPEN members Jay and Jake opened up about their personal and shared experiences.

ENHYPEN’s JAY & JAKE had ‘FATE’ to Join Eric Nam 😍 | DAEBAK SHOW S3 EP12

Jay candidly shared his initial apprehensions about his English proficiency. Having spent more time in Korea than in Seattle, he felt out of touch with the language. He was nervous that he would find it hard to express himself on The Daebak Show because Eric is fluent in English. But his concerns proved to be unfounded. When the interview started, Jay surprised himself by communicating his thoughts in clear, perfectly accented English. His time living oceans away from his birthplace hadn’t dulled his linguistic skills.

Still on the topic of languages, Jay revealed his attempt to learn French. Using books and YouTube as his primary resources, he did his best to learn the language on his own, without a tutor to guide him. While he’s made commendable progress, he’s considering formal lessons in the future.

Interestingly, Jay‘s journey into K-pop wasn’t driven by a lifelong dream. He was street-casted by a company, which ignited his interest in dancing. This led him to HYBE and, later, to the first season of I-LAND. Today, Jay stands as a testament to the power of fate, echoing sentiments shared by Eric and his fellow ENHYPEN member Jake.

Jake speaks 

Speaking of Jake, his first impression of Jay was beyond amusing. He recalled Jay‘s penchant for man buns, headbands, and oversized glasses. He also humorously pointed out the other boy’s unique walk, which always made him look like he was in a rush.

The interview took a musical turn when Jay reminisced about his audition. He remembered singing “Fall” by Crush in an attempt to showcase his versatility as an artist. Jake, on the other hand, is a massive fan of Post Malone. He’s been listening to the American rapper’s latest album often lately. He credits BTS as the catalyst for his interest in performing.

Jake‘s journey into the world of dancing and singing felt natural to him. He expressed gratitude toward his parents for their unwavering support. As he tells it, their encouragement was a pillar of strength, especially during challenging times. 

Jake confessed to Eric that he’s the type of guy who usually breaks down when things go south, but his parents’ sage advice on coping with problems has helped him so much over the last few years.

An engaging “Daebak Show” episode 

Group dynamics play a pivotal role in ENHYPEN‘s success. Jake highlighted their practice of holding regular meetings. These sessions, which took place often in the past, facilitated open communication among members. But as all seven grew closer to each other, they found that they didn’t need to talk like that to work things out.

A rather eerie revelation was the location of the I-LAND building. Situated next to a cemetery, it was rife with ghostly encounters. Jay humorously recounted his determination to debut, even if it meant cohabiting with spirits.

In a lighter segment, they talked about who they’d want to travel with if they had time. Given their similar fashion tastes, Jake expressed his desire to go on vacay with Ni-ki to shopping destinations like Paris. Jungwon was Jay’s first choice, but he also said he’d like to travel with Ni-ki. They said Sunghoon would make a relaxing vacation buddy because he can be quiet whenever he wants.

The Daebak Show provided a rare yet welcome glimpse into the boys’ lives. Their candid revelations and light-hearted moments made for a truly engaging episode, further endearing them to their fans. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: The boys posted these after the episode premiered. Source: Twitter/@ENHYPEN.

In a delightful twist of fate, S. Coups, the charismatic, talented general leader of the K-pop group SEVENTEEN, started his birthday live broadcast at exactly 10:10 PM. S. Coups humorously dubbed it “Hoshi o’clock” after his bandmate. (Hoshi has said he was given the nickname “10:10” because his eyes are slanted so that they look like the hands of a clock set to that time.) That candid moment set the tone for a session filled with heartwarming revelations and surprises.

S. Coups said he spent his birthday happily because he received a lot of love from family, fans, and friends. He was surprised when Hoshi called to ask him what he wanted for his birthday present. He confessed his longing for the Nike Air Force x Louis Vuitton collaboration, a luxury he hesitated to indulge in due to its hefty price tag. His members were astonished by how much it cost. That said, it seems they chipped in to buy him some items from the collaboration because S. Coups promised to flex his gifts soon.

A special gift

Moreover, Mingyu‘s unexpected call to convey birthday wishes and the cozy hat and shirt gifted by his brother, which he proudly wore during the broadcast, showcased the close-knit bonds he shares with everyone around him. The only fly in his soup, so to speak, was the fact that his plan of working on a new episode of cookscoups fell through. (For the uninitiated, cookscoups is a combination of S. Coups’ stage name and the word “cook.”)

The first and so far only episode of his passion project was posted on his birthday last year, and he wanted to do a follow-up. Unfortunately, there were some issues with the filming location so he had to change his plans.

S. Coups also took the time to unveil a really special gift for his fans. Acknowledging that he rarely does solo photoshoots, he did one for his birthday this year. Everyone watching his broadcast was thrilled. After all, not many K-pop idols would celebrate their birthdays by giving fans a gift. But he did because that’s how much he cares about CARATs. Anyway, his birthday photoshoot for Marie Claire will be released in September. S. Coups teased fans by saying, “I think CARATs will like it. I wore clothes that I never thought I’d wear in my life.” 

The rest of the rapper’s live broadcast was packed with candid moments, from his bemusement at how many photos SEVENTEEN’s DK had of him to his heartfelt gratitude toward those who helped make sure his birthday would be a happy one. Although traditional seaweed soup wasn’t on the menu, he assured fans that his taste buds were treated to a delectable feast anyway.

Looking back on S.Coups’ journey

For those unfamiliar with the dynamo that is S. Coups, a brief introduction is in order. He was born Choi Seungcheol and he has been the backbone of SEVENTEEN since they debuted in 2015. As the group’s eldest member and leader, he’s also affectionately known as their “father,” a testament to his nurturing nature and unwavering patience.

His leadership style has evolved over the years, as he revealed in a chat with Weverse Magazine a few years ago. When S. Coups was younger (and not as wise as he is today), he used to think being a leader meant being in charge of everything all the time. Now he knows the importance of sharing responsibilities, and he often leans on the group’s younger members because he respects and values their emotional intelligence.

Reflecting on SEVENTEEN‘s journey, his hopes for the future are simple yet profound. 

“We make the music we want to make, the staff is so helpful, and we’ve been able to put on so many performances, so my goal is simply to live happily with the other members and make music with them for a long time,” S. Coups told Weverse Magazine. “The wider you set your sights, the less you look up at the sky. I ended up seeing all the things around me. I think it’s the same for the others too. A love that isn’t boiling over or going cold—a warm love. I want a love that keeps on going like that.” – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: One of S.Coups’ fan accounts posted a ton of cute photos for his birthday. Source: Twitter/@Stunning_COUPS.

Love always comes with unexpected twists and turns, even if you’re a celebrity. One such twist came to light during an Instagram live stream celebrating BLACKPINK‘s seventh anniversary. A renowned young Filipino actress, Andrea Brillantes, had a candid exchange with Rosé. Andrea updated the girl group member on her recent breakup with athlete-model Ricci Rivero.

The backstory is as intriguing as the update itself. Andrea had previously sought Rosé’s assistance for her promposal to Ricci Rivero. This event occurred during BLACKPINK‘s March concert at the Philippine Arena. Between songs, Rosé and Lisa paused to acknowledge a “promposal” sign held up by Andrea. The result? A beaming Ricci, present at the concert, accepted Andrea‘s proposal, and they attended the Star Magical Prom on March 30th together.

Fast forward to the live stream, where Rosé engaged with fans, reminiscing about their cherished memories as BLINKs (BLACKPINK fans). Andrea chimed in, mentioning the unforgettable promposal moment. Rosé remembered her and said, “Oh, was that you? I think it was somewhere in Southeast Asia. I don’t remember, but I do remember [your promposal], I do.”

However, the conversation took a surprising turn when Andrea updated Rosé about her relationship status, typing, “We broke up now.” Rosé‘s reaction was genuine and spontaneous. She covered her mouth, laughing at the unforeseen revelation, and remarked, “You broke up now? Oh no, I’ll pretend I didn’t see that.”

Andrea reassured the K-pop star quickly, emphasizing that she’s in a good place and remains happy post-breakup. Rosé, the supportive figure, gave Andrea a thumbs-up, saying, “I’m happy that you’re happy.”

Andrea has moved on and Rosé supports her

The relationship timeline of Andrea and Ricci is noteworthy. The two officially became a couple on April 9 of the previous year. The romantic gesture was made by Ricci, a collegiate basketball player, who proposed to Andrea after the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons won against the Far Eastern University Tamaraws. 

Unfortunately, the rumor mill was abuzz with speculations about their breakup by May. Some even believed beauty pageant titleholder-turned-politician Leren Bautista played a role in their split. For his part, Ricci refuted claims of a third party causing their breakup. Reflecting on the past, Andrea said she has moved on and holds no grudges against her ex-boyfriend.

In conclusion, the world of celebrities is glamorous yet unpredictable. Relationships begin and end, but what remains constant is the support and love from fans and fellow artists. Rosé‘s reaction to Andrea‘s news is a testament to the genuine bonds formed between artists, transcending borders and cultures. 

As fans continue to support Andrea and Rosé, one can only hope to see them interact more in the future. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Two worlds collided when Andrea and Rose interacted on Instagram Live. Sources: Instagram/@blythe and Twitter/@Metroscene Mag.

Recently, rumors about EXO‘s Baekhyun and his alleged involvement in shady business dealings have been circulating. These rumors gained traction when a netizen posted about Baekhyun‘s move to the UN Village in Seoul’s prestigious Hannam district. The netizen highlighted the connection between Baekhyun and a company named One Signature, suggesting potential financial foul play.

The netizen revealed that the CEO of the construction company that built Baekhyun‘s new home is his landlord. Interestingly, the records showed One Signature took out a 13 billion KRW mortgage. Further investigations into One Signature’s public records unveiled Baekhyun‘s position as a board executive. Another executive, Cha Dae Young, was identified as the father of Cha Ga Won, the CEO of the construction company and Baekhyun‘s landlord.

This discovery led to another revelation. Cha Ga Won is an executive at Big Planet Made, an agency previously accused by SM Entertainment of trying to recruit the EXO-CBX members. The timing of these events raised eyebrows, as EXO-CBX had requested contract termination a day after One Signature’s incorporation.

As these findings spread, many netizens started believing that Baekhyun‘s publicized dispute with SM Entertainment was premeditated. Some speculated that he planned to take his company public and profit from selling his shares during the IPO.

In response to the growing criticism, Baekhyun took to a live stream on August 7th to address the controversy. “Seeing how the misunderstandings and misinformation were being taken as truths, I worried for my fans,” Baekhyun said. “That’s why I decided to live stream my story.”

Baekhyun speaks up

Baekhyun clarified his reasons for the legal dispute with SM Entertainment during the live stream. He said, “I’ve always wanted to inquire about accounting. There were incidents during Lee Soo Man’s absence that piqued my curiosity. But we reached an amicable compromise, and now SM and I have a good relationship.”

Baekhyun also talked about One Signature, revealing his intention behind putting up the company. “I started One Signature with my good friend Kasper to produce good choreographers and dancers,” he said. He further clarified that the company might undergo a name change.

Addressing the loan on his home, Baekhyun explained, “The reason I borrowed the money was for a promise I made to myself. I plan to start my own company while staying with SM Entertainment as a member of EXO. The loan serves as a reminder to always strive for better.”

He also spoke about his relationship with Cha Ga Won and her father, emphasizing their close bond. “They came to know my parents, and we’ve gotten along like family ever since,” Baekhyun added.

Concluding his live stream, Baekhyun revealed that SM Entertainment is aware of and supports his ambitions. “SM knows about my plans to start my own company and positively supports my decision,” he affirmed.

With this live stream, Baekhyun hoped to clear the air and address the concerns of his fans. Only time will tell how these revelations will shape his future endeavors. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Baekhyun was so troubled by the rumors that he went live to address them quickly. Source: Twitter/@xunhuas.