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LEE KEONHEE
  • Actress Jo Bo-ah Gives Birth to a Son, Agency Says
    Actress Jo Bo-ah Gives Birth to a Son, Agency Says Actress Jo Bo-ah has given birth to a son. Her agency, Billions, said Jo gave birth on the 20th. "Both Jo Bo-ah and the baby are healthy and are resting in the love and congratulations of their family," the agency said. It added, "We sincerely thank everyone who has always shown warm interest and congratulations, and we ask for your continued congratulations and support for Jo Bo-ah as she welcomes this precious new life." Jo married a non-celebrity man in October 2024. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-20 16:45:15
  • Report Revives Health Rumors About Actor Choi Bul-am After TV Exit
    Report Revives Health Rumors About Actor Choi Bul-am After TV Exit Actor Choi Bul-am has become the subject of renewed rumors about his health.  On the 19th, MBN’s current-affairs and documentary program “Special Scoop World” aired a look at actor Im Hyun-sik’s daily life. In the episode, Im met with actor Park Eun-su, who played Il-yong in the MBC drama “Country Diaries,” and the two talked.  Park expressed concern about Im’s condition, saying, “If you live alone, you at least have to be healthy.”  He added, “The few senior people we have left, it feels like they’re all about to pass away,” and said, “Right now, senior Choi Bul-am isn’t doing well, and the seniors’ health isn’t good.”  Park’s specific mention of Choi drew attention. Choi stepped down last year from KBS 1TV’s current-affairs and documentary program “Korean Table,” which he had hosted for 14 years. At the time, KBS said it was “not due to (Choi’s) health,” but Park’s remarks have brought the rumors back.  Choi was born in 1940 and is 85 this year.  2026-02-20 09:01:41
  • Trot Singer Yoon Tae-hwa Reveals Divorce on TV Chosun’s “Miss Trot 4”
    Trot Singer Yoon Tae-hwa Reveals Divorce on TV Chosun’s “Miss Trot 4” Trot singer Yoon Tae-hwa has revealed that she divorced. Yoon appeared on the Feb. 19 afternoon broadcast of TV Chosun’s trot survival show “Miss Trot 4,” competing in the second round of the “Legend Mission” solo stage. She chose Choi Jin-hee’s “Repentance,” a song about deep regret after a breakup. Asked by Choi why she picked the song, Yoon said, “After finishing ‘Miss Trot 2,’ I got married, but after living together for a year, I came back.” She previously married a non-celebrity man eight years older than her on March 8, 2022. Yoon added that when “Miss Trot 2” began, her mother collapsed and it was a difficult time. She said that even after marrying her then-boyfriend, she remained the family breadwinner. “I had to take care of my mother, so I couldn’t fully play the role of a wife, and after talking things through, we decided to live our own lives,” she said. She added that the song resonated with her, leading her to choose it. After the performance, Yoon made the “Miss Trot 4” top 10.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-20 08:42:06
  • Lee Ho-seon Quits Disney+ Variety Show Fate War 49 After One Episode
    Lee Ho-seon Quits Disney+ Variety Show 'Fate War 49' After One Episode Counseling expert and TV personality Lee Ho-seon said she left the Disney+ variety show “Fate War 49” after just one episode. In a post on social media on the 16th, Lee wrote, “No matter what anyone says, I am a Christian for life,” adding that she has done counseling “for a long time, though shorter than that.” She also shared a photo bearing the phrase “jagoejisim,” a term meaning self-reproach. Lee wrote that she is always mindful of “God’s gaze” and prays for the people she counsels. She added that many clients, carrying anxiety, move between fortune-telling shops, religious institutions and counseling sessions, and that she studies the differences between counseling and shamanism. She said she has tried to avoid losing her identity while researching “whether it reads fate or stamps fate,” and how counseling differs from shamanistic practices. Lee said she stepped down after one episode because “only after it started did I realize it wasn’t my path.” She added that she learned she must be more careful about the road ahead and said she would turn back from the path she entered and “live with a clear head.” After her departure, actor Park Ha-seon was brought in as a replacement. Online commenters responded with messages such as, “It takes courage to appear, but it also takes courage to step down,” and “I completely understand how you feel.” “Fate War 49” is a survival show in which 49 fortune tellers test their fate through a series of missions. The cast includes shamans and tarot readers, among other practitioners. The show also features broadcaster Park Na-rae, who has faced allegations of abusing her manager and controversy over an alleged violation of medical law. Park withdrew from all broadcasts after the controversy surfaced in December, but “Fate War 49” was preproduced and has aired her appearances without edits. Producers have said the show’s core is competition among a large cast and that Park appears as one of several panelists, maintaining their stance that there will be no editing. The decision has sparked debate online. 2026-02-17 19:36:00
  • Snowboarder Lee Chae-woon reflects after landing historic trick but finishing sixth at Milan Olympics
    Snowboarder Lee Chae-woon reflects after landing historic trick but finishing sixth at Milan Olympics South Korea’s Lee Chae-woon, who finished sixth at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics despite landing a world-first trick, shared a measured reaction in a social media post. Lee wrote on his SNS account on Feb. 17 that he had returned to South Korea after “the huge dream stage called the Olympics,” adding, “I thought about a lot of things.” “Even though I landed the world’s first frontside triple 1620, I still don’t know why I got 87.50 points and ended in sixth,” he wrote. “But I don’t want to hold on to regret or lingering feelings.” He said what mattered was that he delivered everything he had. “To the question, ‘Did you really pour out everything you have?’ I can say confidently that I did,” he wrote. Lee added that the pressure was heavy before his third run after falling on his first two. He said he rode with his parents cheering below and fans supporting him regardless of nationality, adding that it would not be an exaggeration to say he “put his life on the line” as he tried to do everything he could. “Now what I can do is break through that wall and make other athletes feel a wall from me,” he wrote, adding that while he believed he had worked hard, he “may have been lacking” against “the wall of the world.” He later added, “I’m not alone,” and said he would repay the support “in a bigger way.” Online commenters responded with messages such as “You worked hard,” “Thank you for a great performance,” and “For us, it was a gold medal.” Lee placed sixth with 87.50 points in the men’s snowboard halfpipe final on Feb. 14 at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics, despite landing the world-first trick. Lee, the 2025 Harbin Asian Games slopestyle gold medalist, showed top-level form on the Olympic stage. He is viewed as part of a rising generation in South Korean snowboarding alongside Choi Ga-on, who won gold in women’s snowboard halfpipe at the same Olympics, and Yoo Seung-eun, who took bronze in women’s snowboard big air. Attention is also on whether Lee can rebound at the 2030 Alps Winter Olympics in France. 2026-02-17 19:15:00
  • Park Bo-gum Shares Milan Photos During Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
    Park Bo-gum Shares Milan Photos During Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Actor Park Bo-gum posted photos from Milan, where the 2026 Winter Olympics are being held. Park Bo-gum shared several images on social media on Feb. 13 with the caption, “IT’s Milano – IT’s My Vibe.” He also added the hashtag “Milano Cortina 2026.” In the photos, Park wears casual outfits and looks into the camera. Online commenters responded with messages such as “So lovely,” “Seeing you happy makes me happy,” and “Park Bo-gum, you’re so cute.” Park is appearing on the tvN variety show “Bogum Magical.”* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-13 16:36:00
  • Chungju’s ‘ChungTV’ YouTube channel dips below 970,000 subscribers after Kim Seon-tae signals resignation
    Chungju’s ‘ChungTV’ YouTube channel dips below 970,000 subscribers after Kim Seon-tae signals resignation News that 'Chungju Man' Kim Seon-tae has submitted a resignation letter has been followed by a decline in subscribers to Chungju City's YouTube channel, 'ChungTV.' As of 4 p.m. on the 13th, ChungTV had about 968,000 subscribers. Before the news, the channel had topped about 970,000. The decline continued after Kim, who has led ChungTV, posted a video titled 'Final Greeting' that day. In the video, Kim said, "After 10 years in public service and seven years living as Chungju Man, I want to take time to say goodbye." He added, "The reason someone as lacking as me was lucky enough to have a small success was because of your support," and thanked Chungju residents who cheered him on and his colleagues at Chungju City Hall for their consideration. "The seven years I spent with you were the happiest time of my life," he said. "Please continue to love Chungju City. This has been Chungju Man." Online commenters responded with messages such as, "Without Kim Seon-tae, I'm not curious about Chungju City news," "You made me laugh a lot," and "He's leaving while people are still applauding." Kim drew attention in 2023 after being promoted to a sixth-grade official seven years after entering public service, based on subscriber growth for the channel using low-budget, offbeat content. It is known to take about 15 years on average to be promoted to sixth grade after starting as a ninth-grade civil servant.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-13 16:06:48
  • Comedian Park So Young Announces Pregnancy on YouTube
    Comedian Park So Young Announces Pregnancy on YouTube Comedian Park So Young has announced she is pregnant. On Thursday, Park posted a video to her YouTube channel, 'Jubu Dwaet So Young,' titled, "Everyone, I’m finally pregnant. A vlog revealing So Young’s pregnancy signs after a natural pregnancy, including a photo of the gestational sac." In the video, Park said, "As much as we prepared, a precious baby came to us," adding, "I’ll watch over our baby and do my best as the baby grows." Park previously shared her in vitro fertilization process on her channel, drawing congratulatory messages from subscribers. Comments included, "Congratulations," and "The results of all your hard work have finally arrived." Park married Moon Kyung Chan, a former baseball player who is five years younger, in 2024. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-13 15:36:00
  • Chef Lim Seong-geun Says He Is Preparing to Open a Restaurant After DUI Controversy
    Chef Lim Seong-geun Says He Is Preparing to Open a Restaurant After DUI Controversy Chef Lim Seong-geun, who has faced controversy after details of multiple drunk-driving offenses became public, shared an update on his life.  Lim wrote on social media on Thursday, "I’ve been wondering how you’ve been," adding, "I’m currently spending my time preparing to open a restaurant, which is my main line of work." He said that once preparations are finished, he will be ready to welcome visitors "without 부담" and serve "a warm meal" and food he has made with care. He ended the post by wishing people a happy Lunar New Year holiday and good health. Lim has halted all broadcast activities after reports revealed four drunk-driving incidents, as well as convictions for driving without a license and assault causing injury. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-13 14:36:00
  • ChungjuMan’s Kim Seon-tae Posts Farewell Video After Submitting Resignation
    ChungjuMan’s Kim Seon-tae Posts Farewell Video After Submitting Resignation Kim Seon-tae, the Chungju City Hall official known as “ChungjuMan,” offered a final goodbye as a public servant after submitting his resignation. Chungju’s official YouTube channel, “ChungTV,” uploaded a video titled “Final Greeting” on Thursday. In it, Kim said, “Hello, I’m Kim Seon-tae. After 10 years in public service and seven years living as ChungjuMan, I’m here to say goodbye.” He reportedly submitted his resignation to the personnel department the previous day. Kim added that his “small success” came thanks to subscribers’ support. He also thanked Chungju residents who cheered him on and colleagues at Chungju City Hall who “always showed consideration.” “The seven years I spent with you were the happiest time of my life,” he said, asking viewers to continue to love Chungju. “Until now, this was ChungjuMan,” he said, closing the video. Kim became the face of ChungTV, helping grow the channel to 970,000 subscribers. In 2023, he drew attention after being promoted to Grade 6 just seven years after joining public service. A Grade 6 promotion is widely known to take about 15 years on average.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-13 14:09:00