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Jeong Se Hee
  • 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
  • Chef Lee Hye-jeong Says Her Father Was First Chairman of Yuhan-Kimberly
    Chef Lee Hye-jeong Says Her Father Was First Chairman of Yuhan-Kimberly Cooking researcher and YouTuber Lee Hye-jeong, known as "Big Mama," said her father was the first chairman of Yuhan-Kimberly. A video titled "Director Jang Hang-jun! And the woman who lives with a king" was posted Tuesday on her YouTube channel, "Big Mama Lee Hye-jeong." In the video, Jang said he is from Daegu and lived there until first grade. He said he attended a private elementary school and had gone to a kindergarten that was difficult for many children to attend at the time. He added that his father ran a nylon factory in Daegu then. Lee responded that her father was from Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, and built his factory in Daegwang-myeon on the site of his birthplace home. When Jang asked what kind of factory her father ran, Lee replied, "He did Yuhan-Kimberly." Jang then joked, "I shouldn’t have brought up the nylon factory," drawing laughter.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-06 09:58:42
  • Actress Uhm Ji-won Says She Needed Emergency Surgery After Japan Trip Injury
    Actress Uhm Ji-won Says She Needed Emergency Surgery After Japan Trip Injury Actress Uhm Ji-won said she underwent emergency surgery after breaking her ankle during a trip to Japan. A video titled “An unprecedented situation during a trip, Uhm Ji-won’s emergency surgery” was posted March 5 on her YouTube channel, “Uhm Ji-won.” The video shows Uhm returning to South Korea after suffering an ankle fracture in Japan in February and then having surgery. Uhm said she was not injured while skiing, but in what she described as a combination of circumstances. “My shoe got stuck in a manhole, so my foot was fixed in place, and my ankle twisted. The bones in my foot were completely shattered,” she said. She said both the larger and smaller bones were broken, adding that the larger bone “was shattered into pieces,” and that the fracture had been stabilized. Uhm said she had reviewed the surgical results and found “nothing lacking.” She told viewers they may have been surprised to see her suddenly injured, but said she is recovering well and asked them not to worry. She said she would share updates, including rehabilitation, as she improves.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-06 08:42:06
  • Actor Kim Jeong-tae Shares Update on Son Ji-hu, Says His Korean Was Misread as a Disability
    Actor Kim Jeong-tae Shares Update on Son Ji-hu, Says His Korean Was Misread as a Disability Actor Kim Jeong-tae has shared an update on his eldest son, Ji-hu, known to viewers by the nickname “Ya-kkung.” A preview for TV Chosun’s “Dad and Me,” Season 3, aired on March 4 and showed Kim appearing on the program. In the clip, Kim said he is the father of two sons and noted that his oldest had previously greeted the public under the nickname Ya-kkung. Kim said his eldest is more comfortable speaking English and has long been interested in other languages. He added that because his son used English, his Korean sounded awkward, leading some to suggest he might have a developmental disability. Ji-hu said, “I don’t have any friends. After getting used to being alone, I felt I didn’t need to make friends anymore.” Kim said, “I don’t know. I didn’t ask in detail. If you talk about it negatively, he’s a character that’s hard to understand.” * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-05 09:29:11
  • Oh Seung-hwan Says He Received About 1,000 Don of Gold as Rewards
    Oh Seung-hwan Says He Received About 1,000 Don of Gold as Rewards Oh Seung-hwan spoke about the gold he received as rewards during his baseball career. On MBC’s “Radio Star,” which aired on the 4th, Oh appeared with Lee Cheol-min, Jo Hyun-ah and Yang Sang-guk. Oh said the number 21 was meaningful to him, noting that he got married on the 21st by coincidence and played for 21 years. He said that when he retired, he received gifts tied to the number, including a 21-don gold padlock and a gold trophy. Oh added that when he set a record at age 47, he received a 470-don gold baseball, which he said is now worth more than 400 million won, compared with 30 million to 40 million won at the time. He also said he received a 400-don gold bar when he reached 400 saves. Asked by Yang how much gold he has in total, Oh said it was about 1,000 don, worth about 900 million won.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-05 08:39:23
  • Urban Zakapa’s Jo Hyun-ah Says Suzy Stayed Through Her Mother’s Three-Day Funeral
    Urban Zakapa’s Jo Hyun-ah Says Suzy Stayed Through Her Mother’s Three-Day Funeral Urban Zakapa singer Jo Hyun-ah has spoken publicly about her friendship with singer Suzy. On MBC’s “Radio Star,” which aired March 4, Jo appeared with Oh Seung-hwan, Lee Cheol-min and Yang Sang-guk. Jo described Suzy as “a truly kind-hearted kid,” saying that if Jo does not respond, Suzy will come to her home “to check on me — even my toes — and then leave.” Jo said her mother collapsed one day, leading to the discovery of an illness, and the family later held a funeral. She said Suzy stayed at the funeral for all three days. Jo said many mourners recognized Suzy at the funeral home, but Suzy remained there. Jo added that Suzy even went to the burial site and prayed for her mother. “Thanks to her, I was able to heal a lot from the wound of losing my mom,” Jo said. “Suzy is my guardian angel.” * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-05 08:12:26
  • Comedian Park Mi-seon Says She Is Gradually Returning to Work After Cancer Treatment
    Comedian Park Mi-seon Says She Is Gradually Returning to Work After Cancer Treatment Comedian Park Mi-seon has shared an update on her health and work. In a post on social media on Tuesday, Park wrote, “Back on set for the first time in a while. People keep telling me not to work yet, and they’re worried, so I’m going to return to the field little by little.” She added, “Since it’s something I’ll have to fight for the rest of my life, living my everyday life is important, right? I’m going to take it slow without rushing,” and said she especially enjoyed the shoot because she worked with her close friend, actress Kim Jeongnan. In the photo she shared, Park and Kim smile brightly at the camera. Park previously appeared on tvN’s variety show “You Quiz on the Block” in November last year and said breast cancer was found during a comprehensive health screening. She said that when doctors began surgery, they discovered the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes. “When it spreads, chemotherapy is essential,” Park said, adding that she underwent 16 rounds of radiation treatment and is currently receiving medication.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-03-05 07:24:17