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Look: These 2nd Generation Idols Reunite

T-ARA's Eunjung, SISTAR's Bora, Jewelry's Yewon, Secret's Hyosung, and ZE:A's Siwan pose for a photo. Credit: Instagram/Hyosung

Fans of 2nd generation K-pop groups were left in awe when several veteran idols got together in a recent event. 

On Tuesday, September 12, Hyosung, a former member of girl group SECRET, shared a photo of her posing with other idols from 2nd generation. 

In the photo, T-ARA’s Eunjung, ex-SISTAR member Bora, former Jewelry member Yewon, and Im Siwan of ZE:A were posing together.

“Thanks to Siwan oppa, it turned into Idol Stars Athletic Competition, memories,” Hyosung captioned her post. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been in the Inkigayo waiting room.”

The impromptu reunion reportedly took place at a movie premiere. 

Fans’ reaction to these 2nd Generation legends

The photos quickly gathered praise online as it’s the latest addition to the rare instances of seeing veteran idols together. 

In February, Bora and Hyosung were also present in Siwan’s fan concert, alongside MBLAQ’s Lee Joon. In addition to them, SNSD’s Sooyoung also showed support for Siwan. 

Following this get-together, fans couldn’t help but reminisce about the era of 2nd generation idols. 

In an online community, fans discussed how the 2nd generation of K-pop was considered the “golden era.”

According to the exchange by netizens, many fans consider that time as the starting point for Hallyu’s global takeover. Others also pointed out how new K-pop fans won’t ever understand how famous these idols were during their peak. As well as the influence they had in shaping the genre, calling all of the artists in the photo as legends. 

Furthermore, fans also praised the visuals of Hyosung, Eunjung, Bora, Yewon, and Siwan. Some were talking about how they didn’t age.

Many also felt nostalgic seeing the artists, with some saying that it reminded them of old variety shows. There were also comments from some fans wishing for a comeback and more reunions. 

Moreover, a huge chunk of the comments from the online community highlighted the bond between these stars. For them, it’s a testament to the difference in generations among K-pop idols as groups before had more freedom forming friendships among each other. 

Several fans were claiming that idols then were more “free” when it comes to hanging out with other idols, as well as in expressing their thoughts.

Featured image: T-ARA’s Eunjung, SISTAR’s Bora, Jewelry’s Yewon, Secret’s Hyosung, and ZE:A’s Siwan pose for a photo. Credit: Instagram/Hyosung

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First Look: Im Siwan and Jung Hae In’s Travel Show ‘Actors on a Journey’

Jung Hae In shares a photo of him hanging out with Im Siwan. Credit: Instagram/Jung Hae In

Celebrity friends Im Siwan and Jung Hae In will give a glimpse of their adorable friendship in the travel variety show Actors on a Journey! 

JTBC Entertainment released the teaser for the series, wherein the two actors will travel all over Scotland. 

In the clip, the two are seen constantly making each other laugh. The teaser ends with the two racing each other after Siwan ran away from Hae In. 

 

Actors on a Journey is the first time that the two actor friends are starring in a variety series together. 

Following the teaser, fans are anticipating how Siwan and Hae In interact given that they’re both born in 1988. Fans also pointed out that the two have different MBTI types and travel preferences. 

Additionally, both stars are also known to be whiskey lovers. The show was reportedly filmed in Scotland as its a place known for having the greatest amount of whiskey produced. Filming for the show wrapped up in May. 

Actors on a Journey will premiere on August 23. 

Im Siwan is known for his roles in Run On, Summer Strike, and Misaeng, among others. He is confirmed to star in the second season of Squid Game. Meanwhile, Jung Hae In starred in Snowdrop, D.P., and While You Were Sleeping. 

Featured image: Jung Hae In shares a photo of him hanging out with Im Siwan. Credit: Instagram/Jung Hae In

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Squid Game Season 2 Adds ZE:A’s Siwan

Squid Game Season 2 has revealed the new cast members who are joining the games. A new teaser for the second season of the Netflix series confirms ZE:A member Im Siwan will join the show.

Squid Game Season 2 Announcement Video Reveals New Cast Members

The official cast announcement video was shared during TUDUM 2023, a global fan event for Netflix’s projects held in Brazil. The video confirms the return of Lee Jung Jae as Seong Gi-hun. Additionally, the second season will give Lee Byung-hun’s The Frontman an even bigger role to play.

There is an interesting surprise in the video as it confirms Wi Ha Joon will reprise his role as Hwang Junho. In the first season, the police officer was killed by his own brother who turned out to be the Frontman. However, it appears he survived and will continue to play a major role in the show.

The video also revealed four new actors who will be joining Squid Game next year. Yim Siwan is the first new cast member confirmed. The ZE:A member had previously appeared in the Netflix film Unlocked.

Park Sung-hoon (The Glory), Kang Ha-neul (The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure), and Yang Dong-geun (Connect) will also join Squid Game Season 2. Their roles in the series are still undisclosed.

The teaser for the second season of Squid Game also confirmed that Gong Yoo will be back. In the first season, the Train to Busan actor played the recruiter who convinces Gi-hun to join the games.

One actor who will not return is Jung Ho-yeon who played Kang Sae-byeok in the first season. Sae-byeok was a fan favorite but was ultimately killed by Cho Sang-woo (Park Hae-soo).

Squid Game Season 2 was not yet given an official release date. However, the second season of the series is already expected to premiere on Netflix in 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.

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