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Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lovely Runner's Byeon Woo Seok explains nickname 'Monday sickness cure,' reveals current favorite K-pop songs
The name Byeon Woo Seok is enough to make any K-drama fan smile. And when his name comes up, there's no doubt that Sun Jae instantly comes to mind. While the actor is currently focused on new projects and the next chapter in his career, the impact of Lovely Runner, which aired in 2024, hasn't faded. Sun Jae lives on, firmly etched in the hearts of audiences. Recently, Byeon Woo Seok was present at the Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2025, held in Japan on May 28–29. Even though he won 3 awards, his nickname interview stole the show. What Is Byeon Woo Seok's Nickname? During a fun on-stage moment with the MC at ASEA, Byeon Woo Seok was asked if he had any fan-given nicknames. With that signature smile, he admitted he's got quite a few—and yes, they're all adorable. But one nickname in particular stood out as his personal favorite: 'Monday Sickness Cure.' Well, he gave a valid logic behind it. Why 'Monday Sickness Cure' Just Makes Sense? Let's be real—Mondays are universally known for being a drag. The weekend's over, the to-do list is back, and the vibe is… meh. But for fans, Byeon Woo Seok flips that script. His presence feels like a mood boost, a mental reset button, and just the kind of energy needed to kick off the week right. In his words, Monday should feel happy—that's what matters most. And if his fans think he's the walking cure for those Monday blues? That's the kind of wholesome energy he hopes to keep giving. Byeon did share what he's been listening to lately, reveals he is listening to End Of The Day by RIIZE, glancing at the group sitting beside him. He also added that he's currently into (G)I-DLE's Good Things. His playlists are as balanced as his performances. Whether it's curing Monday blues or casually flexing his music taste, Byeon Woo Seok continues to charm without even trying. And of course, the night wasn't just about nicknames and playlists—Byeon Woo Seok swept the stage with three major wins at ASEA 2025: Best Artist (Actor) – for Lovely Runner Fan Choice Artist (Actor) – for Lovely Runner Best OST – for Eclipse, featured in Lovely Runner Byeon Woo Seok's star power shows no signs of slowing down. From earning thoughtful nicknames to collecting top awards, he's leaving a lasting mark—on screen, on stage, and in the hearts of fans everywhere.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Park Bo Gum publicly confesses to K-pop idol Minnie: ‘I fell in love with your voice two years ago'
Park Bo Gum made the most surprising confession in the latest episode of the Seasons when he publicly revealed falling in love with the voice of a Thai-K-pop idol two years back. When Life Gives You Tangerines star has been rumoured to be dating quite a few industry colleagues over the years, but back in 2023, while performing at Music Bank in Mexico, i-dle's (formerly known as (G)I-DLE) Minnie made his heart flutter. Now, months later, the K-pop group arrived for the latest episode of the musical show, currently hosted by Bo Gum, where the actor admitted he's still thinking about that moment. Also read: Park Bo Gum reveals he got ghosted by IU's on-screen lover after Tangerines wrap-up: 'I texted… but no reply' The five-member K-pop group consisting of Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua recently graced the stage of The Seasons: Cantabile. The KBS2 musical TV show kicked off its seventh season back in March with Bo Gum as the first actor host and has since welcomed an impressive lineup of A-listers. (G)I-DLE appeared to promote their latest comeback and spoke about their music, projects, tours, and more. While discussing, Bo Gum suddenly recalled a moment when he headlined a special performance at Music Bank Mexico alongside Minnie and left the studio and fans shocked by confessing, 'I fell in love.' According to Koreaboo, one Korean media article teasing the episode wrote, 'Park Bo Gum, reminiscing about his stage performance with Minnie two years ago, stirred up the studio by confessing, 'I fell in love with Minnie that day.'' However, it was later revealed that he said he fell for her voice. The Good Boy actor, who is also a musician, performed the original soundtrack Remember Me with Minnie and Hanni (from New Jeans), back in 2023. As expected, his confession made waves online, and fans couldn't hold their excitement while sharing their views. One person commented, 'So are we just not gonna talk about the fact that Park Bo Gum just said he's in love with Minnie and he fell in love with her two years ago, that too at first sight? And he said this in front of Minnie, i-dle, and FANS—this guy is crazyyy!!!' A second chimed in, 'GUYS, he said he fell in love with her voice two years ago—maybe the first article made a mistake,' clearing up the confusion. But for many, the duo would make the perfect couple, given their visual appeal, standing in the industry, and shared love for music. Also read: 'Park Bo Gum took the blame for me': Staff reveals how Tangerines star saved the day, IU calls him a real-life Gwan Sik Many noted how Bo Gum kept admiring Minnie's visuals throughout the show, with the duo stealing some glances. 'Trust me, after seeing this, I directly went back to check Minnie and Park Bogum's performance. Why isn't this post getting hype? Like, he actually confessed to falling at first sight,' one person wrote. Another said, 'Park Bogum saying he fell for Minnie at first sight during this performance—I don't blame him, she looked otherworldly.' Park Bo Gum has largely kept his personal life out of the spotlight in his over 15-year-long career in the industry. However, being the K-industry A-lister he is, he has been linked to a few celebrities from time to time, including Love in the Moonlight co-star Kim Yoo Jung. The duo were even spotted in the Philippines back in 2020, and the rumours floated around for months, but the relationship never got a confirmation. Apart from that, Park was also linked with actor Jang Na Ra, and the buzz raged to the point where the media started speculating about a potential marriage. At the time, Jang Na Ra directly addressed the rumour and said, 'I haven't even met him on the street while walking past. I don't know where Cheongdam Wedding Street is, and I spend most of my time at home or in my neighbourhood.' Park, in his early days, was said to be controversially dating Song Hye Kyo, and the rumour gained traction after Song's marriage with Song Joong Ki fell apart. For now, the actor is not dating anyone publicly.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I-DLE Minne has a shopping addiction? Read to find out what the idol has to say
In a recent appearance, I-DLE (formerly (G)I-DLE) members Yuqi and Minnie went on a popular variety show called 'Salon Drip '2. The duo was there as part of promotional activities for their new album release as well as the name change. Yuqi and Minnie talk about finances and money management During the variety show, both of the members talked about how they managed their finances and money while living in Korea. According to Allkpop, the members talked about how they have to manage their finances all on their own, saying that 'Most of the Korean members have their parents managing their money, but we have to take care of it ourselves.' Minnie is originally from Thailand, while Yuqi is from China. While talking about her experience, Yuqi shared that 'I'm close with the branch manager at KB Kookmin Bank. He told me, 'You come to the bank more often and manage your money better than most Koreans'.' This is due to the fact that the idol often visits the bank regularly. Yuqi also shared that to plan for the future, she has made a number of investments in savings, installment plans, bonds, and funds, to which Minnie also replied by saying that 'I invest in funds too.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like As bolsa que as mulheres amam em oferta imperdível Liquidação de Bolsa Undo Minnie shares that her credit limit is never enough The idols shared how they both regularly use credit cards for purchasing items; however, Minnie often runs into a problem. She confessed that she often hits her credit limit quickly, even after raising it. She shared that, 'As a foreigner, I often run into credit limit issues. Even after raising my credit limit, it's still not enough.' As Minnie confessed, Yuqi teased her fellow member playfully and shared that 'Maybe it's just because you spend too much.' The two continued talking about the issue, with Yuqi sharing that 'Minnie is such a shopping addict that she'll even borrow my credit card to buy things.' Minnie even herself admitted the same and shared that 'I max out all the cards I have, borrow others' cards, and eventually end up using my dad's card and paying him back too. I've been addicted to shopping since my trainee days." Minnie was also asked by the host whether she gets any financial advice from her family, as her father is the vice president of Thailand's first-ever bank. In response, Minnie clearly stated that she manages her own finances here. She shared that, 'Since I earn money in Korea, I manage my finances here. My money is my money, and my dad's money is my dad's.' Yuqi talks about her spending habits as well Minnie also shared some information about Yuqi's spending habits. She shared that 'I spend small amounts often, but Yuqi spends big all at once.' In response, the I-DLE member explains her situation and shares that 'Spending under 100,000 KRW (71 USD) on daily stuff feels fine, but spending between 500,000 and 2 million KRW (353 to 1,412 USD) feels way too expensive. But if it's over 10 million KRW (7,062 USD), somehow it feels okay. I don't hesitate to buy really expensive things.'
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I-DLE's Yuqi is under fire as netizens call her out for complaining about paying for tickets for friends and family
Recently, I-DLE (formerly (G)I-DLE) members Minnie and Yuqi went on a popular online variety show that was streamed online on a popular streaming platform. The idols got candid with the host; however, Yuqi sparked controversy with a comment that sent fans into a frenzy. Yuqi and Minnie go on a talk show and talk about On May 13, the two members starred in an episode of a popular variety show. The channel TEO shared a video on the popular streaming platform with the title 'The day we've been waiting so long for has finally come | EP. 90 (G)I-DLE. Minnie, Yuqi. As per Soompi, during their conversation, the host Jang Do Yeon turned to Minnie and asked, 'I heard you spent 10 million won out of your own pocket to invite around 100 acquaintances to your concert.' In addition to the question, Yuqi added that there's a 'Minnie Zone.' Whenever we do concerts in Thailand, it's filled with her family, acquaintances, schoolmates, and friends.' The comment that sparked online debate and caused netizens to criticize Yuqi is when she continued to talk about the concert tickets . She shared that even though it is their own concert, they only get 3 to 4 free tickets, and the rest they have to pay for themselves to give away. She shared that 'I don't understand this—inviting people to concerts should be a good thing. But it's our own concert, and we still have to pay for tickets out of pocket. Technically, we only get four free tickets each, and any extras we need to buy ourselves.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Reaction from netizens As soon as the video dropped online, Yuqi's comment went viral and sparked a lot of debate online regarding her comment. Many shared their disdain over the matter and commented on how unaware the idol is to pass such an insensitive comment. One shared that 'Celebrities really do live in a different world. They can't grasp why paying to give out free tickets to friends is a problem.' Another commented that that comment about concert tickets is definitely going to be controversial. Do they not understand how sensitive people are about that these days?' While one more netizen added on that 'Yuqi, your fans all buy their tickets with their own money. These concerts aren't funded by your own wallets—they're organized by your agency and production companies.'
Time Out
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
From (G)I-DLE to i-dle, K-pop icons enter a new era
One of K-pop's hottest girl groups is entering a new chapter. Formerly known as (G)I-DLE, the group has officially dropped the brackets and the 'G', rebranding themselves simply as i-dle across all social media platforms. The change reflects a move towards a more fluid and liberated identity, one that isn't bound by gender or conventional labels. To celebrate their 7th anniversary, i-dle has also announced the release of not one, but two mini-albums. The first, Special Mini Album, is dropping today (2 May), while their eighth official mini album is set to follow on 19 May. Fans were also treated to a teaser video featuring the track for (G), which appears to remix elements of their iconic debut single LATATA. Their upcoming May return also marks the first time all i-dle members have promoted together since signing new contracts with Cube Entertainment at the end of last year. In the meantime, they've each been exploring solo paths, with Minnie launching her debut solo album HER in January, and Yuqi followed with the digital single in March.
