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  • Actress Nahyun Says She Is Pregnant, Plans Wedding in About a Year
    Actress Nahyun Says She Is Pregnant, Plans Wedding in About a Year Actress Nahyun, 30, said she is pregnant. On the 14th, Nahyun wrote on social media that “while we were preparing for marriage, a precious gift came to us first.” She said she had been “carefully” spending time and was now sharing the news because she had reached a stable stage. “The order changed a bit, but it feels like an even more special start for us,” she added. Nahyun said she plans to take more time to prepare the wedding and expects it will be held in about a year. “I would appreciate your warm blessings,” she said. The photos she posted included a baby ultrasound image and pictures of baby clothes. Nahyun debuted in 2013 through the music video for Secret’s “I Do I Do.” In 2015, she debuted in the group Sonamoo, performing as a lead dancer and vocalist.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-14 20:27:13
  • Choi Bul-am’s Family Says Actor in Rehab, Expected to Be Discharged Soon
    Choi Bul-am’s Family Says Actor in Rehab, Expected to Be Discharged Soon Actor Choi Bul-am’s family has denied recent rumors that he is seriously ill. In a phone interview with Yonhap News Agency on the 11th, Choi’s son, identified only by his surname, said, “(My father) is currently hospitalized, recovering while receiving rehabilitation treatment,” adding, “He is expected to be discharged soon.” He said back problems were among the reasons Choi stepped down last year from “Korean Table,” a current affairs and culture program on KBS 1TV. He said walking became difficult, and Choi underwent surgery followed by rehabilitation. “He is expected to leave the hospital soon,” he added. Choi, born in 1940, made his debut in 1959 in the play “Hamlet.” He began his full-time acting career in 1965 as a member of the National Theater Company.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-12 07:12:15
  • “Cohabitation Blind Date” Final Couple Kim Jinju and Jang Mincheol Announce Wedding Plans
    “Cohabitation Blind Date” Final Couple Kim Jinju and Jang Mincheol Announce Wedding Plans Kim Jinju and Jang Mincheol, the final couple from the reality dating show “Cohabitation Blind Date,” have announced they are preparing to get married. SBS’ official YouTube channel on the 11th posted a video titled, “Cohabitation Blind Date final couple Jang Mincheol♥Kim Jinju announces marriage. Who will find love in the next cohabitation?!” In the video, the pair introduced themselves as the show’s “final couple” and a real-life couple, saying they have continued dating after filming and are now planning a wedding. Kim said she once wondered whether she would be able to marry, but that filming alongside the mothers helped the relationship progress naturally toward marriage. Kim’s mother said she saw a different side of her daughter during filming and came to feel she was old enough to get married. “Cohabitation Blind Date” is a reality dating program in which 10 single men and women who want to marry and 10 mothers who want their children to marry live together for five nights and six days, watching their children’s dating lives up close.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-11 13:39:16
  • ENHYPEN’s Heeseung to leave group, pursue solo career, agency says
    ENHYPEN’s Heeseung to leave group, pursue solo career, agency says Heeseung of the K-pop group ENHYPEN is leaving the team to pursue a solo career. Belift Lab said on the fan platform Weverse on Monday that “Heeseung will become independent from ENHYPEN,” adding that the group will continue activities as six members starting with its upcoming official schedule. The agency said the members held in-depth talks about their individual futures and the group’s direction, and confirmed that Heeseung has a clear musical vision. “We decided to respect that,” it said, calling the move “a new opportunity” for both ENHYPEN and solo artist Heeseung. Heeseung also posted on Weverse, saying the past six years were “filled with moments so overwhelming and precious that I can’t put them into words.” “I had so much I wanted to show you, but I also didn’t want to put only my own desires first within the team,” he wrote. “I will prepare hard to meet you again as soon as possible.” ENHYPEN debuted through Mnet’s 2020 audition program “I-LAND” and released the mini-album “THE SIN : VANISH” in January. The group recently launched its “WALK THE LINE” world tour.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-11 08:36:18
  • YouTuber Haejju Announces Second Pregnancy in New Video
    YouTuber Haejju Announces Second Pregnancy in New Video YouTuber Haejju said she is pregnant with her second child. A video titled, "I can’t hide it anymore… second pregnancy (+telling my parents first)," was posted Monday on her YouTube channel, "Haejju." In the video, she showed a pregnancy test and said, "It’s two faint lines. If it’s faint, that means it’s the very early stage of pregnancy." She also shared an update about her pet cat, saying, "Since I got pregnant, Gossaesam has been glued to me. It doesn’t usually do this when I’m eating, but these days it does. It’s so amazing. It feels like it’s gotten much more affectionate." Haejju added that she has been struggling physically and emotionally, saying, "My body is tired, and then I suddenly get hit with hormones and I start crying," and, "I can’t hide it anymore. Second pregnancies show sooner." Haejju, who has 820,000 subscribers, is active while living in Australia. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-10 08:09:18
  • Actor Baek Il-seop Says He Hasn’t Heard From Choi Bul-am, Voices Concern
    Actor Baek Il-seop Says He Hasn’t Heard From Choi Bul-am, Voices Concern Actor Baek Il-seop said he is worried about the health of senior actor Choi Bul-am. Baek appeared on the MBN entertainment program “Altoran,” which aired on the 8th. “I keep feeling an emptiness in my stomach,” Baek said, adding that senior colleagues have been “leaving one by one.” He said he has not been able to reach Choi. “Bul-am hyung hasn’t been in touch. He doesn’t answer the phone,” Baek said. “I can’t press him with questions, but I’m worried.” Baek added, “I hope Bul-am hyung shakes it off and gets back on his feet soon.” Choi was born in 1940 and Baek in 1944. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-09 08:52:06
  • Actor Lee Min-woo Says He Has a Girlfriend, Sparking On-Air Backlash
    Actor Lee Min-woo Says He Has a Girlfriend, Sparking On-Air Backlash Actor Lee Min-woo has revealed he is dating someone. On the March 8 episode of SBS’ “My Little Old Boy” (“Miu Sae”), Lee and Kim Seung-su visited Go Joo-won’s home. Asked about marriage, Lee said his thinking has shifted. “Until last year, I strongly felt I didn’t need to get married, but these days I’m keeping an open mind because I could,” he said. When Go asked what prompted the change, Lee replied, “Even if I get hit a few times, I’ll be honest. I have a girlfriend right now.” In the studio, Seo Jang-hoon reacted by asking why Lee was “acting pitiful” on the show. Kim also challenged him, saying Lee had claimed he did not have a girlfriend when they met in August. Lee responded that he never said he did not. “I should have asked for your understanding in advance, but I fell short,” he said. Kim shot back, “Then why are you here? Are you here to officially announce you have a girlfriend?” drawing laughter.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-09 08:33:04
  • Actor Lee Jae-ryong’s Wife Yoo Ho-jung Previously Spoke About His Drinking
    Actor Lee Jae-ryong’s Wife Yoo Ho-jung Previously Spoke About His Drinking Actor Lee Jae-ryong was questioned by police after an alleged drunk-driving crash in Seoul’s Gangnam district, drawing renewed attention to past comments by his wife, actor Yoo Ho-jung, about his drinking. Yoo spoke about Lee’s drinking in a 2015 appearance on SBS’ “Healing Camp.” “We fought a lot because of drinking when we were dating. There were times he drank until dawn without telling me,” Yoo said. She said he broke promises to her for several days in a row and then came home at dawn “dead drunk.” Yoo added that Lee wrote pledges — even stamping them with a fingerprint — promising to limit how many times a week he would drink and what time he would come home, but “he kept repeating the same mistakes and never changed.” Police said Lee is suspected of driving while intoxicated and crashing into a median near Samseong Jungang Station on Seoul Subway Line 9 at about 2 a.m. on March 7, then fleeing the scene. Lee allegedly left after the crash, parked at his home, then went to an acquaintance’s house before police detained him. His blood alcohol level was reported to be high enough to warrant a license suspension. Police said they plan to investigate the circumstances, including reviewing dashcam footage.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-09 08:27:21
  • Jay Park Says He Felt Only Sorry When He Left 2PM
    Jay Park Says He Felt Only Sorry When He Left 2PM Singer Jay Park has spoken about leaving the K-pop group 2PM. Park appeared on the YouTube channel "Eyes Magazine" on March 5. "At the time I left the team, I only felt sorry and apologetic," he said, adding that he had caused "disrespect and harm" to many people. He said he did not feel anxious. "I really live by accepting things as they come," Park said. "I’m the type to do my best in the situation I’m given, so I wasn’t anxious." Park also described a cover video he posted from Seattle after leaving 2PM, calling it "the reason I was able to come back." He said YouTube was surging at the time and it was popular for Asian Americans to upload cover videos. He said he filmed the clip in a bathroom on a MacBook he had received as a gift to share his musical tastes, and it reached 3 million views in a day. He said that led to offers and allowed him to resume activities. Park, who was promoting with 2PM, left the group in 2009 and returned to the United States after posts he had left on U.S. social media became controversial amid claims they criticized South Korea. He later debuted as a solo singer and is currently a singer and the head of an agency.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-06 16:39:19
  • I Am Solo Star Mr. Kim Says He’s Dating Season 28’s Soon-ja
    'I Am Solo' Star Mr. Kim Says He’s Dating Season 28’s Soon-ja Mr. Kim from the "I Am Solo" franchise said he is dating Soon-ja from Season 28. On the 6th, a live broadcast on YouTube channel "Chonjang Entertainment TV" featured cast members from SBS Plus' "I Am SOLO, Love Continues." Mr. Kim said "many people already know," and confirmed he is "dating Soon-ja from Season 28." He said they reconnected at a pop-up event for Season 28's Young-soo, talked at length and grew closer. He said they stayed in touch, and that he was the one who first worked up the courage to speak up about his feelings. Mr. Kim also referred to comments he made during his self-introduction on "I Am Solo," saying he had said long-distance relationships and dating someone with a child could be difficult. He said he had tried long-distance dating before and found it was not easy, and that he had never dated someone with a child, calling it unfamiliar territory. He said Soon-ja may have come across as "mean" on the show, but is not like that in real life and is "pretty." He added that she is smart, cute and affectionate. He closed by saying the phrase "people date within their own circle" fits them, and asked viewers not to insult Soon-ja, saying if anyone needs to be criticized, they should direct it at him instead.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-06 14:12:15