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Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
After Aespa's Karina and Somi, Ex-Wonder Girls member Ahn Sohee faces backlash for allegedly supporting a specific political party
As South Korea's election season is at its peak, idols and celebrities from all over the entertainment industry have to be careful about their actions. The smallest details, in this case clothes, can be taken out of context and as a 'sign'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ahn Sohee at the centre of another political controversy The idol came under fire from the public and netizens online after sharing a number of cryptic posts on her social media platforms that led people to believe that she was 'indirectly' showing her support for a specific political party. The idol took to her social media account and shared a few stories on June 2. The first story simply consisted of the idol posting a photo of the polling booth she went to in order to cast her vote in these elections. The main controversy began when the 'Every Day With You' singer shared another story with a lot of 'red' in it. Sohee shared a story where she was standing next to a large bush of red roses, along with a red rose and the red heart emoji with the caption 'So hehe.' The colour 'red' has been associated with the ruling part of the country. Many speculated that this continuous mention of the colour red in her story, especially right after posting a photo of the polling booth, is a 'hint' towards who she voted for. Not only that, but it was also taken as a sign of support for the party too. Sohee posts again to counter the previous photo against claims The idol, in order to counter the post and prove that they were innocent, allegedly posted another story where she shared a photo of a clear blue sky along with the clear blue sea as well. Public reacts to Ahn Sohee's stories After the stories were shared online on her social media platform, they went viral almost immediately. The idol and actress were majorly criticised online. While she faced a lot of backlash, she also had a lot of netizens supporting her as well. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One commented, 'Seriously, stop the insane, baseless hate already. Go live your life,' while another shared, 'Ugh, let's not get too caught up in politics.' More on these political controversies Many idols and celebrities alike have come under fire for allegedly 'supporting' a specific party. Recently, Somi, a former member of I.O.I, was criticised in a similar way by netizens for posting a photo wearing red leggings. Many alleged that this was the idol's way of showing support to the conservative party, as she had posted photos containing the colour red during the last election as well. Another such case came to light when Aespa's Karina was in the middle of such controversy when she shared a photo of herself wearing a jacket with the colours red and black, along with the no. 2 written on it.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I.O.I fans rejoice as news of a possible anniversary celebration and new single comes to light
K-pop girl group I.O.I is going to be having their 10th debut anniversary in 2026 next year. In light of the auspicious occasion, recent reports have revealed that the group might just be getting back together to release a new single next year! I.O.I to release new single next year In recent reports as shared by Allkpop, popular K-pop group I.O.I may be reuniting in light of their 10th official debut anniversary. The group may be coming together as one to release a special single for fans next year for their anniversary. According to the report, since all of the members are involved and under different management, it is taking time to work out an effective schedule for everyone, though talks are still going on. The report also shared a statement which said that "There are many steps involved, since all of the members are represented by different companies. Recently, representatives from each company met up to discuss specifics such as the time frame and management for the first time. While it is difficult to adjust to everyone's schedules, it's clear that the members wish to make it happen." More about I.O.I The group consisting of members Kim Se Jung, Jeon So Mi, Kim Chung Ha , Choi Yoo Jung, Jung Chae Yeon, Kim Do Yeon, Lim Na Yeon, Yoo Yeon Jung, Kim So Hye, Kang Mi Na, and Zhou Jieqiong was formed through a survival variety show called ' Produce 101 '. The group was finalised and debuted in 2016 and disbanded only a year later after their contract ended. Since then all members have been heavily involved in their own activities, with some venturing into acting and theatre, while others chose to stay in the field of music. Many ventured out and went on to do solo activities, while others chose to join new groups altogether and promote with new members. Fan reactions to the announcement Fans of the group rejoiced and took to online social media platforms as well as fan forums to express their excitement on the matter.
Korea Herald
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Kim Do-yeon embraces her evolving identity, on and offstage
The I.O.I, Weki Meki K-pop star makes stage debut in 'Anna X' In her teenage years, Kim Do-yeon exuded bright energy with her vibrant and playful image, capturing the hearts of fans with her lively presence as a member of the popular K-pop girl group I.O.I and later, Weki Meki. Now in her 20s, the singer-turned-actor has evolved into a calm, poised version of herself. So, which Kim Do-yeon is the 'real' her? She gave a simple answer: she is both. 'I debuted at such a young age, of course I wasn't as calm and poised as I am now. Back then, I was just a lively girl without a second thought,' said Kim in a recent interview with The Korea Herald. Having spent much of her life in the public eye as an idol, Kim said she grappled with the challenges of balancing the image of the "idol" with her individual growth. 'In my early 20s, I think I was in a sort of transitional phase, very unsure of myself. As a girl group idol, there are certain expectations of how you should appear to the public. I wanted to meet those expectations, but I slowly struggled to keep up,' said the 25-year-old. Her journey of self-acceptance and discovery led Kim to the stage, where she took on the role of Anna Sorokin in 'Anna X,' a play that explores the life of the infamous socialite who swindled New York's elite. The theme of self-identity and what is real in 'Anna X' resonated deeply with her. 'I was at a point where I was thinking about how to handle this duality of my identity. When I read the script, I saw parallels with my experiences." Now, Kim feels more at peace with herself, having acknowledged both sides of who she is. 'Before, I was afraid of being misunderstood or showing too much of myself. But now, I've come to terms with the fact that people might misinterpret me, and that's okay. I'm learning to embrace all parts of myself.' And her years spent performing as a K-pop singer helped prepare her for the stage. 'I wasn't unfamiliar with the experience of performing on stage before an audience. Despite feeling terrified during rehearsals, I became more comfortable once I was actually on stage,' she said, reflecting on her first night of the show. More confident than ever, Kim feels that acting is one of the first choices she has truly made for herself. While participating in 'Produce 101,' debuting as I.O.I, redebuting and the seven-year journey with Weki Meki all felt like a natural progression, now she is taking control of her own decisions and accepting full responsibility for them. 'I'm learning to embrace the idea that the decisions I make are shaping me, and that's been incredibly motivating,' said Kim. 'I'm really enjoying life right now. I'm throwing myself into challenges, making mistakes and picking myself up again. The process of experiencing everything fully, without holding back, is incredibly fulfilling.'
