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MONSTA X’s Minhyuk and GOT7’s Jinyoung Cover NewJeans During Military Service

Minhyuk might be serving in the military but that hasn’t stopped the MONSTA X member from performing like a proper idol. Lee Min-hyuk recently put on a great performance at a special military event and he wasn’t alone.

3RD GEN Idols Perform At Ground Forces Festival

MONSTA X’s Minhyuk, GOT7’s Jinyoung, and former Wanna One members Ong Seongwu and Ha Sungwoon are all 3rd generation K-Pop idols who are currently serving in the military. However, they recently had the opportunity to showcase their talents at the Ground Forces Festival, also known as the 2023 Army Fest.

Despite their absence from their respective groups due to military enlistment, these talented idols came together to perform as part of the same group of soldiers. They treated the audience to dance covers of popular K-Pop songs, creating an entertaining and memorable experience.

Their dance covers included hit songs such as NewJeans’ “Super Shy” and LE SSERAFIM’s “Eve, Psyche, & The Bluebeard’s Wife.” Additionally, each member had the chance to showcase their own group’s iconic tracks. GOT7’s “Hard Carry,” Wanna One’s “Energetic,” and MONSTA X’s “Shoot Out” were all featured in their performances.

Fans of these talented idols appreciated their dedication to providing entertainment even while fulfilling their mandatory military service. It’s clear that their passion for music and performance continues to shine, even in a different setting. As they showcased their dance skills and performed some of their group’s most beloved songs, it was a special moment for both the idols and their fans.

It’s heartwarming to see these 3rd generation K-Pop idols come together and bring joy to the audience, despite the challenges of their military service. Their performances at the Ground Forces Festival served as a reminder of their talent and dedication to their craft, and fans look forward to the day when they can return to the stage with their respective groups.

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K-DRAMA LATEST STORIES

Lee Yoo Mi, Ong Seong Wu to Star in ‘Strong Woman Do Bong Soon’ Spin-off

Ong Seong Wu and Lee Yoo Mi will team up for the 'Strong Girl Nam Soon' series. Credit: Instagram/JTBC Drama

Rejoice, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon fans! The popular 2017 drama is finally getting a spin-off, this time starring Lee Yoo Mi and Ong Seong Wu.

Titled Strong Girl Nam Soon, the comedy-drama will tell the story of Yoo Mi’s character Gang Nam Soon, a bubbly and free-spirited girl with superhuman strength. From Mongolia, Nam Soon flies all the way to Korea to look for her real family. But she ends up getting entangled in a drug investigation case which puts her skills to the test.

Then, Nam Soon encounters Gang Hee Shik. Played by Ong Seong Wu, Hee Shik is an upright young detective who carries out his duty to chase down drug dealers. The two become partners in solving crimes later on.

Interestingly, Nam Soon will be joined by her mother Geum Joo and grandmother Joong Gan. It was also revealed that Nam Soon is Bong Soon’s distant cousin. 

In the original series, it was unveiled that their inherited power is only passed down to the women in the family. For the upcoming spin-off, the three generations will now team up to bring down the enemies. 

In the teaser released by Netflix, the women are seen easily pummeling guys into the ground. “The women of this family are formidably strong. Their strength is indeterminable.”, the narration said.

More about Yoo Mi and Seong Wu

Following the success of the original series led by Park Bo Young and Park Hyung Sik, K-Drama fans are eager to see the spin-off with new and fresh lead characters.

First is actress Lee Yoo Mi who stars as the main female lead. She has previously gained recognition in the global hit drama Squid Game.There, she became the first Korean actress to win the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series award in the Creative Arts Emmy Awards for her appearance as Ji Yeong.

Meanwhile, the drama’s male lead is singer-actor Ong Seong Wu, who is widely known as a former member of the boy group Wanna One. Strong Girl Nam Soon is Seong Wu’s first lead in a drama after two years. His most recent drama was Would You Like a Cup of Coffee? in 2021.

When asked about the duo’s experience working together for the first time, Lee Yoo Mi spoke highly of her co-star. “I’m shy so it takes me time to get close to people, but I became friendly and comfortable with Ong Seong Wu instantly,” she said.

The actress further stated:  “On a filming set that could be physically tiring, we joked around a lot. So we developed quite a strong bond.” She added: “We were able to act together with great teamwork up until the end.”

Moreover, the lead stars have shown a sneak peek of their chemistry in a couple of stills released by JTBC. 

Strong Girl Nam Soon will premiere on October 7, via JTBC and Netflix.

Featured image: Ong Seong Wu and Lee Yoo Mi will team up for the ‘Strong Girl Nam Soon’ series. Credit: Instagram/JTBC Drama

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