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‘Suchwita’ Host Suga Calls SEVENTEEN’s Woozi His Younger Brother

It finally happened! BTS’ Suga and SEVENTEEN’s Woozi got together for the latest episode of “Suchwita” to beat the doppelganger allegations. Lee Jihoon impressed Min Yoongi so much that the “Haegeum” rapper called him his “younger brother.”

Suga Meets ‘Younger Brother’ Woozi in ‘Suchwita’ Episode 10

In “Suchwita” Episode 10, Suga hyped up the arrival of his next guest. The BTS rapper claimed that “so many people are looking forward to seeing this two-shot.” This is a reference to the similarities between him and Woozi, who shares similar features and is also a gifted producer like Suga.

When Woozi arrived, he presented Suga with gifts and they immediately addressed the elephant in the room. Suga revealed that fellow BTS member RM had brought up a common belief about doppelgangers and worried about their meeting.

“My members kept asking me who the next guest on ‘Suchwita’ was so when I told them it was you, Woozi, RM said ‘Won’t you die if you two meet?’ I asked why, and he said ‘You two are doppelgangers, aren’t you?’” Suga said.

Min Yoongi also admitted to playing up the similarities between him and Woozi. He confirmed he had their hair styled similarly for the “Haegeum” TikTok challenge video they did together.

It was immediately clear that the two had a great connection. Suga pointed out that Woozi feels like family to him.

“Although I don’t have a younger brother, he’s like a younger brother. I feel like I’m looking into a mirror. I can see myself in you when I was around 16 or 17,” Suga said.

Woozi quickly agreed, saying, Suga “feels like an older brother too.” Needless to say, ARMYs and CARATs are already looking forward to a possible collaboration between the two.

The latest episode of “Suchwita” is out now. Suga is currently on the road for his first world tour the ‘Suga Agust D Tour’. Meanwhile, Woozi is promoting SEVENTEEN’s new album ‘FML’.

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FIFA President Says Jungkook’s Performance Was Best World Cup Opening Ceremony Ever

BTS’ Jungkook continues to impress Gianni Infantino. The FIFA president has once again expressed his admiration for the “Dreamers” singer. Infantino claims that Jungkook’s performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup is the best opening ceremony ever.

Jungkook Praised By FIFA President Gianni Infantino For ‘Best Opening Ceremony’

Gianni Infantino recently posted about the 2022 FIFA World Cup, celebrating the event’s success back in December. In his post, the president of the sports federation reminisced about announcing the World Cup’s opening. Infantino also shared memorable images from the event including a photo of Jungkook performing during the opening ceremony.

“Five months ago today, I had the privilege of announcing the opening of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar and what a great spectacle it turned out to be!” Infantino wrote. He added, “The BEST opening ceremony was followed by the BEST FIFA World Cup ever!”

Jungkook wrote the song “Dreamers” for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He released the song ahead of the event before performing the single with Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi at the opening ceremony. The BTS maknae is the first South Korean artist to sing an official theme for the World Cup and perform at an opening ceremony at the same time. The opening ceremony also featured appearances from veteran actor Morgan Freeman and Qatari YouTuber Ghanim Al-Muftah.

This isn’t the first time that Gianni Infantino has praised Jungkook’s performance at the World Cup. In December 2022, the FIFA president called the “Left and Right” singer “incredible” and claimed his performance was “truly remarkable.”

Jeon Jungkook has been busy since his performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony last year. He was recently announced as the new global ambassador for American fashion house Calvin Klein. The BTS maknae is actively promoting the brand and appears in the current campaigns for Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear.

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APINK Assures PANDAs With Handwritten Letters About Group’s Future

The members of APINK are always thinking about their fans. Chorong, Bomi, Eunji, Namjoo, and Hayoung each wrote sweet letters to assure PANDAs about the group’s future.

The past few days have been a whirlwind for PANDAs as Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung left IST Entertainment. The APINK members soon signed with Choi Creative Lab while Eunji chose to stay with their original agency.

APINK Members Pen Assuring Letters to PANDAs

Despite the change of agency, the members made it clear that APINK will continue to work together as a group. The idols shared handwritten letters on the group’s fan cafe, each assuring PANDAs about the future.

“Our PANDAs, don’t fall sick, have your meals on time and wait just a while more! In future, we’ll still be Apink! In future, I’ll still be Apink’s leader Chorongie!” Chorong wrote.

“Although it’s a little scary and feels surreal to bid farewell to the staff who have been with us for the past long 12 years, I hope you’ll still support the new side of us when we go to a new place and adjust slowly!” Bomi wrote. “Our PANDAS will also walk together with us, right? Let’s spend even more time together and be even, even happier in future!”

“You know that we’re good at keeping promises right? That’s why. Don’t worry and you just have to be a PANDA in future will do,” Eunji wrote. “There won’t be any upsetting matters. The members will go live in a bit! We’ll talk more then!”

“Our PANDAs must have been shocked right..? Sorry for causing you to worry!” Namjoo wrote. “But I really, honestly wanted to quickly tell you that the fact that us ‘Apink’ will not change.”

Finally, maknae Hayoung wrote a hopeful message. “We will show you more sides of us, instead of using words so let’s make even more memories! Together!! Thank you, and I love you.”

APINK recently dropped their tenth EP ‘SELF’ and will continue to promote their new single “D N D”.

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ASTRO Fans Believe Moon Bin is Watching Over Cha Eun Woo In Recent Schedule

Cha Eun Woo has gone back to work despite the recent passing of fellow ASTRO member Moon Bin. However, it looks like Moonbin is assuring his hyung amidst the difficult situation. AROHAs believe that a sweet miracle at Eunwoo’s recent schedule was a sign from the late idol.

ASTRO Fans Spot ‘Sweet Miracle’ At Cha Eun Woo’s Thai Event

It was previously confirmed that Cha Eun Woo will participate in ‘KonnecThai’, a cultural event set in Thailand aimed at bridging the country with South Korea through music. This was decided by Eunwoo and his agency FANTAGIO. It is believed that the “True Beauty” actor wanted to stay busy to avoid feeling sad over Moonbin’s passing.

On April 29, Cha Eun Woo finally made his first public appearance since the tragedy. ASTRO fans who attended the event immediately noticed several dandelion seeds floating around the location. It didn’t take long for AROHAs to see this as a sign from Moonbin.

The Significance of Moon Bin’s Dandelion Seeds

Moon Bin passed away on April 19, 2023. His last post on ASTRO’s Twitter account featured a photo of dandelion and a hopeful message.

“AROHA, it’s dandelion flower seeds. Dandelion flower seeds~ ride the wind and spread far and wide!” Moon Bin wrote.

He added in a second tweet, “Gently go and tickle the people who are precious to me, letting them know that Spring has come.”

Cha Eun Woo’s Heartbreaking Letter To Moonbin

Cha Eun Woo was overseas when Moon Bin passed away. However, he immediately flew back home to attend the “Mermaid Prince” actor’s funeral. Eunwoo also wrote an emotional letter for Moonbin which he left on his dongsaeng‘s memorial space.

“Bin-ah. I really miss you tonight. You bad friend. I couldn’t sleep so Sanha and I came by on a little walk. Are you getting some good sleep? All of those things I used to do with you, the most ordinary things, the most trivial things, I miss it all so much and I regret it all so much…” he wrote.

“In your moon world, be some hundred times happier. Everything you left behind, I’ll take care of it and shoulder it in your place, so don’t worry too much. You worked hard. I love you and I’m sorry, my friend,” Cha Eun Woo concluded.

Moonbin’s memorial space will be moved to the FANTAGIO building’s rooftop and will be open for visitation until June 2023.

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ENHYPEN’s Jungwon Accidentally References STRAY KIDS’ Changbin

Jungwon is proving yet again that he is a funny guy. The ENHYPEN leader made a joke in a recent interview that had everyone laughing. After all, it was an unintentional reference to fellow funny guy STRAY KIDS rapper Changbin.

ENHYPEN Leader Jungwon Unintentionally Channels STRAY KIDS’ Changbin In Latest Interview

Yang Jungwon recently joined fellow ENHYPEN members Heeseung and Sunghoon as guests in “The K-Star Next Door”. During the interview, the idols were clearly at ease while talking to host Jonathan.

Interestingly, Jungwon may have been a little too comfortable about being on the show. When his mic needed to be fixed, the ENHYPEN leader declared, “I need to go to the bathroom.”

The statement itself was hilarious enough for everyone but it also brought back memories for Jonathan. The host immediately remembered STRAY KIDS’ Changbin saying the same thing during their interview.

Luckily, Jonathan didn’t miss a beat. He had an equally hilarious solution for ENHYPEN’s problem. “Let’s put on diapers from now on. You need to tell them when you cast them,” the host told the staff, making the idols laugh.

The bathroom situation got funnier when Jungwon, Heeseung, and Sunghoon all left the set to head for the restroom. The same thing happened to Jonathan when he interviewed STRAY KIDS and he was left alone on the set.

ENHYPEN Finds Their Eighth Member

The exchanges between the ENHYPEN members and the host of “The K-Star Next Door” were funny and relatable. Sunghoon felt so comfortable talking to the host that he suggested Jonathan should be ENHYPEN’s eighth member.

ENHYPEN’s agency Belift Lab recently confirmed that the idol group will have their next comeback in May. The concept trailer for the comeback was released today.

Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-ki will release their fourth EP ‘Dark Blood’ on May 22, 2023.

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IU and Park Seo Joon’s ‘Dream’ Movie Tops South Korean Box Office

Park Seo Joon and IU are proving that they are a pairing made in box office heaven. “Dream”, the duo’s sports comedy feature, just topped the South Korean box office. The Lee Byeong Heon movie is now the first film to manage the feat in less than 50 days.

‘Dream’ Wins Big At The South Korean Box Office

Korea JoonAng Daily reports “Dream” is the first South Korean movie to land at the top of the box office in 50 days. The comedy-drama premiered on April 26, 2023, and was attended by 93,417 people on its first day alone.

By April 29, the movie reached 484,491 admissions and grossed USD$3,467,888. It is currently the sixth highest-grossing South Korean film in 2023. With that in mind, “Dream” is well on its way to becoming the biggest movie of the year.

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“Dream” is directed by Lee Byeong Heon and follows Yoon Hong-dae (Park Seo Joon), a football player who receives a disciplinary provision. As punishment, he is tasked with coaching the national football team of homeless people for the Homeless World Cup. Yoon meets Lee So Min (IU), an aspiring director working on a documentary about the team.

IU Discusses Working On New Film With Park Seo Joon

IU previously opened up about working on the film, admitting she wanted to play a different character.

“It was about four years ago when I first received the script. At that time, I had a strong thirst for [taking on] a bright character because I had done a few dark characters with lots of backstories in a row. I couldn’t help but be attracted to the character So Min,” IU said.

 

She also opened up about working with Park Seo Joon.

“I had high expectations for filming together [with Park Seo Joon],” IU said. “Park Seo Joon is a flexible and quick-witted actor. We started filming with some nervousness without having talked much in private, but it was rather comfortable once filming started. Since the relationship between So Min and Hong Dae is not so good, I think a little bit of nervousness helped.”

“Dream” is currently screening in theaters across South Korea.

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IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Reveals Surprising Body Insecurity

There is little doubt that Jang Wonyoung is one of the most beautiful faces in the K-pop industry. However, the IVE visual admitted she has insecurities about her body. In addition to that, Jang Won-young shared an important beauty routine that she never forgets.

Jang Won Young Shares Unexpected Body Insecurity

Jang Wonyoung recently sat down with Allure Korea in a special interview. In the video, the IVE member answered questions from the magazine’s staff members. For instance, the first question asked about her TMI. “I wore perfume that has a vanilla scent,” the idol responded.

Wonyoung also revealed that she listened to Miley Cyrus’ song “Flowers” on her way to work. One staff member praised her for her perfect looks then asked about a body part she didn’t like.

The IVE vocalist first thanked the staff member for the compliment. She then admitted that she has a minor concern about her cheeks.

“It’s not really an insecurity, but I try to avoid getting too bloated in the face,” Jang Wonyoung said. “I think it’s because I have some cheek fat.”

When pressed if she wakes up with a bloated face, Wonyoung clarified that it doesn’t happen often. “I’m not the type to bloat too much, but I wish my cheeks look like this all the time,” she said while touching her face.

Jang Wonyoung Reveals The Skincare Product She Always Uses

Jang Wonyoung was also asked about her skincare routine. Interestingly, she stated that she doesn’t have one but confessed that she uses serum whenever she can. “I think the important thing is to keep your skin moisturized,” Wonyoung said.

IVE released their first studio album ‘I’ve Ive’ on April 10, 2023. The full album consists of 11 songs including the pre-release single “Kitsch” and the lead single “I Am.” The group is currently promoting with five members after main rapper Rei announced her temporary hiatus due to health issues.

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BTS’ Jin Referenced in Disney+’s ‘Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.’

BTS member Jin is determined to keep his 'World Wide Handsome' title

Doogie Kamealoha is an ARMY and she has her facts straight. The Disney+ series just referenced BTS in its latest episode and not surprisingly, Jin took the spotlight yet again.

‘Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.’ Namedrops BTS’ Jin For Perfect Lips

“Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” is a Disney+ series following Lahela “Doogie” Kameāloha, a teen prodigy pursuing a medical career. The show has its own comedic way of dropping pop-culture references through the recurring character Dr. Lee and not surprisingly, he has strong opinions about the members of BTS.

In “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” Season 2 Episode 3, Lahela interacts with Dr. Lee, who advises her to get back to her “teen girl vacation.” The heart surgeon went as far as suggesting an adolescent argument about which BTS member has the best lips.

Interestingly, Dr. Lee himself claims that it’s Jin and Lahela quickly agrees. Dr. Lee doesn’t show it but he’s pleased that he got the right answer. “I would have made a great teenage girl,” he tells himself.

Dr. Lee, who is played by comedian Ronny Chieng, always makes funny references to teen culture in the show. However, this is the first time he has mentioned BTS and it’s awesome to see that Jin is the one thing he and Lahela agree on.

Jin is currently on mandatory military service. He enlisted as an active-duty soldier on December 13, 2022. Before his enlistment, Kim Seokjin released his debut solo single “The Astronaut”. The song, which he co-wrote with the British rock band Coldplay, was dropped on October 28, 2022.

Jin also supported fellow BTS member J-Hope when the latter received his notice for military enlistment. Jung Hoseok previously revealed that his hyung reached out to him as soon as he got his notice and offered some advice.

All 10 episodes of “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” Season 2 are now streaming on Disney+.

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Park Bo Gum and Bae Suzy’s Chemistry at 59th Baeksang Awards Has Fans Swooning

The hosts of the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards really captured fans’ attention. Park Bo Gum and Bae Suzy proved that they are the perfect pair for the event with their easy chemistry.

Suzy Shows Off Doll-Like Charm in Black Ball Gown at 59th Baeksang Arts Awards

Park Bo Gum and Bae Suzy reunited with Shin Dong Yup to host the 59th Baeksang Awards on April 28. The “Love in the Moonlight” actor and the “Vagabond” star showed off their style and flair amongst South Korea’s brightest stars. As expected, the two joined Shin Dong Yup on the red carpet before the event.

Fans were immediately stunned by the trio’s stylish looks but Suzy stole the show with her gorgeous black ball gown. Although it was perfect from every angle, the “Start-up” actress also struggled to walk in her dress. Luckily, Park Bo Gum was always just one step behind watching over his co-host as they crossed the red carpet.

 

Park Bo Gum Is The Perfect Gentleman With Baeksang Co-Host Bae Suzy

Park Bo Gum’s special care for Bae Suzy immediately captured netizens’ attention. People praised the “Record of Youth” actor for being a gentleman and keeping an eye on the “Anna” actress on the red carpet.  The pair have clearly perfected their cute chemistry after hosting the Baeksang Awards together for five years in a row. (Park Bo Gum missed the 57th Baeksang due to military enlistment).

The chemistry between Park Bo Gum and Bae Suzy at the Baeksang Awards will come in handy in the duo’s latest project. They are confirmed to star in the upcoming Netflix film “Wonderland” which will also feature Choi Woo Shik, Jung Yu Mi, and Chinese actress Tang Wei. The project has not yet been given an official release date.

Bae Suzy recently opened up about growing up in the entertainment industry. The former Miss A member stated that she doesn’t mind aging.

“I’m getting older and getting more wrinkles, and I’m enjoying it,” Suzy said.

She added, “I like it because it feels like I’m becoming a better person with each year that passes. I think I try to find those things within myself. I don’t think about things too deeply.”

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TEEN TOP Confirms First Group Comeback In 4 Years

TEEN TOP is officially coming back as a full group. The second-generation boy group confirmed they are preparing for their first comeback with all five members!

TOP Media Confirms TEEN TOP’s Possible Comeback Plans

TEENTOP recently got a popularity resurgence after appearing on MBC’s variety show “How Do You Play?.” Since then, the group’s songs “To You”, “Miss Right”, and “Crazy” gained attention, leading to speculations of a possible comeback.

Earlier in April, the group’s agency TOP Media issued a statement regarding TEEN TOP’s plans. “Recently, the members have all gathered together and they are positively reviewing the possibility of a [group] comeback,” the company confirmed. However, the statement pointed out that “no specific plan has been decided yet.”

Chunji Confirms TEEN TOP Comeback With Full Group

Luckily, the group has made a decision. TEEN TOP recently made an appearance on the radio program “Cultwo Show” where all five members performed. During their appearance, lead vocalist Chunji announced that they are preparing for a group comeback.

TEEN TOP debuted with their first single album ‘Come into the World’ with the title track “Clap” in July 2010. Although they started out with six members, L. Joe decided to leave the group in February 2017. The current lineup now consists of five members C.A.P, Chunji, Niel, Ricky and Changjo.

In January 2022, Niel and Changjo decided not to renew their contract with TOP Media. However, they continue to be members of TEEN TOP and are still part of group promotions.

TEEN TOP’s most recent comeback as a group was nearly four years ago. They released the EP ‘DEAR. N9NE’ and its title track “Run Away” in 2019.

For now, TEENTOP and TOP Media have not yet revealed the details of the upcoming comeback. Likewise, the comeback date has not been announced. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.

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