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News18
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS' J-Hope's Sister Slams People Asking About Pregnancy: ‘Getting Out Of Hand'
In one of her posts, a user commented, 'Aren't you pregnant? Or you lost the baby? There is no bump, and you are wearing tight clothes and doing exercise.' Jung Jiwoo, the elder sister of BTS star J-Hope, has been the subject of numerous speculations about her personal life, and now, she has decided that she has had enough. The popular businesswoman, who is also a YouTuber and fashion influencer, took to her Instagram account on Monday, August 4, to address the invasive comments about her life, particularly her marriage and pregnancy. She called out an Instagram user, who not only questioned her about her rumoured pregnancy, but also speculated about a miscarriage. Under one of Jiwoo's posts, the user commented, 'Aren't you pregnant? Or you lost the baby? There is no bump, and you are wearing tight clothes and doing exercise (tear emoji)." Jiwoo lost her cool over the comment about her personal life. The influencer shared a screenshot of the comment on her Instagram story, informing her fans that she was about to reply to the person, but they deleted it. Expressing her frustration at being asked about her pregnancy endlessly, Jiwoo said, 'We're trying for a baby, but there's nothing to share yet." She confirmed that she isn't expecting a child at the moment. Her note did not end there. She slammed people for asking her such personal questions, which even her close friends don't ask her about. 'I'm honestly shocked that someone I don't even know could ask such a personal and inappropriate question about our private life. Even my close friends wouldn't go there." J-Hope's Sister Asked People To Be Respectful Jiwoo also strongly reacted to the pregnancy rumours, asking people when she had told or confirmed that she was expecting a baby. She wrote, 'When did I ever say 'I'm pregnant?' I have said nothing, but some people out here are making up stories like it's confirmed facts. Now it's gone from 'she's pregnant' to 'she had a miscarriage' to 'she's out drinking'? Seriously?" At the end of her note, she emphasised the importance of speaking up about the speculations as they escalated. She mentioned, 'I've been ignoring it 'cause it's so far from the truth, but it's getting out of hand. Show some respect, please." A screenshot of Jiwoo's story was shared on X (formerly Twitter), where people slammed others for being so intrusive. 'Seriously, people are too much disappointing and disgusting…. They don't even think twice before they write something," wrote one user. Another added, 'She's better than me, my pettiness won't let me censor the username." A different person said, 'Oh my god, people are so harsh …such a rude way to a world has become." Besides her own ventures, Jiwoo was also seen alongside her brother, J-Hope, on one episode of MBC's popular reality show, I Live Alone. During the episode, the sibling duo gave each other updates about their lives. It was shot after J-Hope completed his military service in October last year. view comments First Published: August 05, 2025, 12:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Korea Herald
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Kard makes a fierce return with 'Drift'
As one of K-pop's few coed acts, Kard takes pride in trailblazing the path Kard, one of the few coed K-pop groups, returned Tuesday with its signature style: bold and intense. The four-member group, consisting of J. Seph, BM, Somin and Jiwoo, debuted in July 2017, carving out a niche as a coed group, with its intense, charismatic music and performances. The group's previous album 'Where To Now? (Part.1: Yellow Light)' briefly paused Kard's signature boldness and presented easy-listening reggae pop. The new mini album 'Drift' and its main track 'Touch' mark a return to Kard's signature sound. 'This is the Kard that fans have loved — charismatic and intense. It reinterprets the 2000s sound, with percussive beats, layered strings and weighty synths. It reminded me of Justin Timberlake's earlier work,' BM explained. BM participated in composing and arranging the main track, even adding a third verse. Other members also took part in writing lyrics. approached his lines with poetic care. 'I wrote all the pretty words on a notepad and combined those words for the lyrics. For example, I liked the words 'musk scent.' I love white musk, and I imagined someone I'm attracted to carrying that scent — it felt perfect for the song.' Adding to the intense beat and bold lyrics, the music video is another key point of this comeback. Set in a stylized party scene, the video features sexy, somewhat edgy scenes and outfits. 'It was clear from the planning stage that we needed some edge to match the song's vibe. Some viewers may find it provocative, but I believe it suits the concept,' said Jiwoo. Following the album release, the quartet will celebrate its 8th debut anniversary on July 19 with a concert at Yes24 Wonderlock Hall in Seoul — which also marks the beginning of its new world tour 'Drift.' The show will be the group's first domestic concert in five years. "I really want to show how much we have grown through our countless concerts abroad and can't wait to bring those experiences home,' said Jiwoo. As a coed group, Kard has always stood apart. And with the recent debut of new mixed-gender groups like Allday Project, audiences are giving renewed attention to coed groups. 'I'm really grateful. Allday Project's debut seems to bring some renewed interest and mentions for us as well. I hope they stay healthy and continue to thrive as a great mixed-gender group,' said BM. Somin called the trend a 'positive sign," saying, 'It makes me happy to think that maybe we contributed to this in some way. We left a strong impression as a coed group and seeing new ones debut makes me think that maybe we succeeded in making our style appealing.' She added with a smile, 'We once said in interviews that it would be great if award shows had a category for coed groups. Maybe now it's finally becoming possible.' After eight years in the industry, BM admits his mindset has shifted. 'I used to be obsessed with success, yearning for No. 1. But these days, I've come to feel more content. To be honest, Kard does generate revenue, but we invest so much into our production that sometimes I wonder how long we can keep this up. I just want to push through as far as we can go.' 'I think about how much impact Kard has made,' Somin added. 'We may not have taken home first-place trophies or grand prizes, but I hope people see us as a group that left a lasting impression, the group that helped pave the way for more coed groups to follow.'
Pink Villa
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS' J-Hope's parents 'overwhelmed' by son's Goyang concert as sister Jiwoo pokes fun at shirtless act, see family PICS
J-Hope recently concluded his HOPE ON THE STAGE world tour with three memorable encore stages at Seoul's Goyang Stadium from June 13 to 15. His parents and sister were his biggest cheerleaders present among the massive crowd of audience. The tight-knit Jung family once again displayed their enduring bond as his sister Jiwoo shared details of the proud parents' heartwarming reaction to their son's concert. J-Hope's family supported him during HOPE ON THE STAGE encore concerts J-Hope 's sister Jiwoo shared a series of Instagram posts and stories, to celebrate the successful run of her brother's first solo world tour. The proud sibling shared that on the last day of the HOPE ON THE STAGE FINAL concert, "seeing the overwhelmed expressions on mom and dad's faces throughout the concert" made her "deeply moved." She also shared a sweet family pic and one of their parents enjoying the show with lightsticks in hand. However, she kept their faces hidden, for privacy concerns. She called the BTS member "truly admirable and respectable" for his hardwork and dedication to making the concert spectacular. She further stated that they were his "safe space" and would root for him forever. Fans gushed over their family bonding and stated, "Hobi is always able to spread love & confidence towards every1" because "He has a strong support" from his loved ones. J-Hope and Jiwoo– sibling goals! Jiwoo shared a clip of J-Hope's Killin' It Girl performance, specifically the part where he flaunts his abs and showcases smooth, sultry moves. The captioned it as, "Even tho I was a bit embarrassed... that fiery shirtless moment!", showcasing peak sibling behaviour. She also wittily wrote, "Killin' it Man" and displayed a proud family member moment. Adding on to the fun, the artist reposted the story with a haha text. Fans found their antics absolutely "ADORABLE" and relatable. Despite J-Hope's celebrity status, his bonding with his family remained unchanged over years. Till date, he mentions them on-camera on every possible occasion. His parents and sibling's support in his journey and their pride in his success warm millions of hearts worldwide.
