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  • Shinhwa’s Kim Dong-wan Weighs In on Lee Soo-ji’s Kindergarten Teacher Parody
    Shinhwa’s Kim Dong-wan Weighs In on Lee Soo-ji’s Kindergarten Teacher Parody Shinhwa member Kim Dong-wan has shared his views on comedian Lee Soo-ji’s content parodying a kindergarten teacher. In a post on social media on the 15th, Kim wrote, “Comedian Lee Soo-ji’s kindergarten teacher content. It may simply have laid bare the contradiction of expecting good education without respecting educators.” He added that it appeared to have “rubbed more people the wrong way than expected,” saying the word “discipline” itself has become increasingly sensitive and schools have grown more constrained. As events such as sports days, picnics and school trips disappear or are scaled back, he said, children are instead pushed to face relationships and conflict outside school. “What they should experience with fewer injuries within the fence of education, they end up confronting defenseless in a harsher society,” he wrote, adding that children bear the greatest harm. “Unless the authority of educators is protected, the education we need — and the educators themselves — may gradually disappear,” he said. Lee drew widespread attention on April 7 with a video titled “Kindergarten Teacher Lee Min-ji’s Never-Ending 24 Hours — Human Documentary: A Real Extreme Job,” parodying the reality of a kindergarten teacher burdened by excessive work and complaints from parents. The video logged 4.93 million views in eight days after its release. 2026-04-16 14:18:14
  • Koyote’s Shinji and singer Moon Won cancel honeymoon plans amid Middle East war
    Koyote’s Shinji and singer Moon Won cancel honeymoon plans amid Middle East war Koyote member Shinji and singer Moon Won, who are set to marry in May, said they have decided to forgo their honeymoon because of the war in the Middle East. A video titled “A Hannam-dong date course that’s perfect to go on right now” was posted Tuesday on the YouTube channel “Eotteoshinji?!” In the video, Shinji said that with about a month left before the wedding, they decided not to take a honeymoon trip. “Dubai was our transit point, but the situation in the Middle East is dragging on,” she said. She said the plan she originally mapped out “fell apart,” and added that they discussed waiting and taking the route they wanted once conditions improve. “I thought about it for about a month,” she said. Moon Won said the stress at the time caused him to lose weight and become “gaunt.” Shinji said she had wanted to visit Dubai because memories of experiencing the desert sand were vivid, and she also wanted to ride the “Ferrari roller coaster.” Shinji and Moon Won are scheduled to hold their wedding ceremony May 2. The two became a couple after meeting through the radio program “Singlebungleshow,” where Shinji served as DJ. In a handwritten letter in January, Shinji said that living together had brought them closer, strengthened trust and made her grateful to have “someone fully on my side.” She added that they had come to rely on each other and become “stronger.” She also said she was aware of the “affectionate concerns and worries” from many people, and pledged to move forward step by step without changing.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-16 09:33:16
  • Comedian Lee Su-ji Satirizes Fake News Targeting Middle-Aged and Older Viewers
    Comedian Lee Su-ji Satirizes Fake News Targeting Middle-Aged and Older Viewers Comedian Lee Su-ji, who recently drew attention for a satire of kindergarten teachers, has released a new video lampooning the spread of fake news aimed at middle-aged and older audiences. On April 14, Lee posted a video titled “Poet Hwang Jeong-ja’s Lively Day! ” on her YouTube channel, “Hot Issueji.” In the video, Lee plays a character named “Hwang Jeong-ja,” a poet, and spends the day dining out, visiting a cafe and shopping at a department store with Na Bok-ja (Na Bo-ram), introduced as a “silver star” who appeared on the TV program “Achim Madang.” Near the end, Hwang points to her phone and says, “This morning it says this person died.” When the production team tells her it is fake news and should not be believed, she responds angrily, saying people who make such lies “should go to prison.” As she scrolls through other items, Hwang asks, “So is it also a lie that this person got divorced? Why would there be smoke if there’s no fire?” Viewers reacted online with comments such as, “It’s like my parents,” “Fake news needs strong punishment,” and “It’s funny, but bitter.” Lee previously drew widespread attention with an April 7 video titled “Kindergarten Teacher Lee Min-ji’s Never-Ending 24 Hours — Human Documentary: A Real Extreme Job,” parodying a teacher overwhelmed by excessive work and complaints from parents. 2026-04-16 08:51:46
  • Actress Moon Chae-won to Marry in June, Agency Says
    Actress Moon Chae-won to Marry in June, Agency Says Actress Moon Chae-won has announced plans to marry. On 15일, her agency, Blitzway Entertainment, said Moon will hold her wedding in June and that her fiance is not a celebrity. The agency said the ceremony will be private, attended only by family and close relatives, and asked for warm congratulations as Moon begins a new chapter. Moon has discussed her ideal partner in past interviews. She said she dislikes people who lie and added that she would prefer someone who does not use social media. She also said she feels more comfortable with an introverted person than an outgoing one. In an interview after the January release of her starring film, "Heartman," Moon responded to a question about marriage by saying it is not something she can plan and that it would likely require a certain amount of fate. Moon debuted in 2007 in the SBS series "Run! Mackerel" and has played leading roles in dramas and films including "Painter of the Wind," "Shining Inheritance," "Good Doctor," "Flower of Evil," "Payback," "War of the Arrows," and "Feng Shui."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-15 16:24:18
  • Seo Dong-ju Shares Feelings After Missed Miscarriage Surgery
    Seo Dong-ju Shares Feelings After Missed Miscarriage Surgery Broadcaster Seo Dong-ju has spoken publicly about how she has been coping after a missed miscarriage. On April 14, Seo posted a video titled “How Seo Dong-ju Heals Grief Through Drawing” on her YouTube channel, “Seo Dong-ju’s Tto.Do.Dong.” In the video, Seo said it had been four days since she underwent a curettage procedure and that she was doing well. “After a few days, I feel a lot better,” she said, adding that she cried less than she expected and has been improving as each day passes. Seo said she is now in a stable condition. “After going through it, it wasn’t a big deal,” she said. “If anyone is in a similar situation, I hope you don’t worry too much. With time, you can endure it, and you’ll be OK.” She said she did not want to spend too long crying or holding on to negative energy. Seo said she had spent the past two months eating well and trying to keep positive thoughts, and she did not want that effort to go to waste. With her next cycle approaching, Seo said she worried that sinking into sadness could harm both her physical and mental health. “So I tried, no matter what, to keep myself enjoying life,” she said, adding that she has been trying to eat even healthier, take walks and get plenty of rest. Her husband said Seo is “mentally very strong,” and that watching her get through it gave him strength. He added that the period had been harder for him than for her. Seo, the daughter of late comedian Seo Se-won and broadcaster Seo Jeong-hee, married a Korean American man in 2010 and divorced in 2014. She remarried in June last year to a non-celebrity man four years younger than her.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-15 14:09:25
  • Choi Yeon-su, Daughter of Chef Choi Hyun-seok, Says Baby Kicks Feel Like They Could Break Her Ribs
    Choi Yeon-su, Daughter of Chef Choi Hyun-seok, Says Baby Kicks Feel Like They Could Break Her Ribs Model and actor Choi Yeon-su, the daughter of chef Choi Hyun-seok, said she is in pain as she nears childbirth. On the 14th, Choi wrote on social media, "The fetal movement is so strong it feels like my ribs could break." A day earlier, during a Q&A session titled "Ask Me Anything," she said she had gained 15 kilograms and complained about changes to her appearance, adding that her body had changed "to the point it's hard to handle." Choi became known after appearing on Channel A's "Dog Food Man Season 2" and also competed on Mnet's "Produce 48" in 2018. She married DickPunks' Kim Tae-hyun, who is 12 years older, in September last year. She announced her pregnancy that December and is due to give birth in June. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-15 10:24:15
  • Super Junior’s Kim Hee-chul Says He’s Driving Again After 20 Years
    Super Junior’s Kim Hee-chul Says He’s Driving Again After 20 Years Super Junior member Kim Hee-chul has explained why he got back behind the wheel for the first time in 20 years. On an SBS episode of "My Little Old Boy" that aired on the 12th, entertainers Tak Jae-hoon and Heo Kyung-hwan appeared as driving instructors for Kim. Kim said he stopped driving after undergoing major surgery following a traffic accident, adding that it has been 20 years since he last drove. He said he decided to learn again because he wants to drive a future child to kindergarten or school. "Later, I’m going to name our baby Rua. If Kim Rua comes along, I want to take the baby to kindergarten or school," he said. Kim was in a 2006 traffic accident and underwent major surgery after fracturing his thigh and ankle, with seven metal pins inserted. He was later reported to have been assessed as having a level 4 physical disability.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-13 07:24:14
  • BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Tops Billboard 200 for Third Straight Week, a K-pop First
    BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Tops Billboard 200 for Third Straight Week, a K-pop First BTS’ fifth album, “ARIRANG,” has become the first K-pop release to lead Billboard’s main albums chart, the Billboard 200, for three consecutive weeks. Billboard said in a chart preview article on the 12th (local time) that “ARIRANG” held the No. 1 spot for a third straight week, ahead of Morgan Wallen’s “I’m The Problem” at No. 2 and Kanye West (Ye/YE)’s “BULLY” at No. 3. It is the first time a K-pop artist’s album has spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. “ARIRANG,” described as reflecting “today’s BTS” and the group’s identity, includes 14 tracks, including the title song “SWIM.” 2026-04-13 06:03:13
  • Shinhwa’s Jun Jin and wife Ryu I-seo say they have started IVF
    Shinhwa’s Jun Jin and wife Ryu I-seo say they have started IVF Shinhwa member Jun Jin and his wife, Ryu I-seo, said they have begun in vitro fertilization treatment. A video titled “Jun Jin♥Ryu I-seo plans for baby No. 2.. How far along are we? (Preparing for pregnancy in earnest)” was posted Thursday on Ryu’s YouTube channel, “My Love Ryu I-seo.” In the video, the couple visited a fertility clinic for tests. A specialist told Ryu that her ovarian function was “rarely good for her age group” and said her basic health indicators were all within the normal range. Jun Jin and Ryu said that if a good embryo is produced on this attempt, retrieval could be possible in mid-May. The specialist said they could confirm a gestational sac in about five weeks and that delivery is expected in early next year. As the doctor explained, Jun Jin asked whether the doctor had a sense it would be a son or a daughter. The specialist replied, “I have a feeling it will be a daughter.” Jun Jin smiled broadly and cheered, saying, “I trust that hunch.”* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-10 09:39:15
  • Fire breaks out on submarine at shipyard in Ulsan, leaving one missing
    Fire breaks out on submarine at shipyard in Ulsan, leaving one missing SEOUL, April 9 (AJP) - A fire broke out at a shipyard in the southeastern city of Ulsan on Thursday, leaving one person missing, firefighters said. The fire occurred on a Navy submarine undergoing maintenance at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard at around 1:58 p.m., prompting about 40 workers inside the vessel to evacuate. Authorities immediately dispatched firefighters and rescue officials with roughly 30 pieces of equipment, managing to contain the main blaze in about 30 minutes. They are still searching for one missing worker in her 60s. 2026-04-09 16:10:13