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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nauen's controversial comeback: Former Apink star returns amid bullying scandal; Netizens react
Trigger Warning: The article contains references to bullying and abuse. Nauen, who was formerly part of the K-pop girl group Apink, has recently announced that she will be making a comeback. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The idol-turned-actress had found a huge bout of success in the last few years after shifting her focus to web series, along with music. However, back in 2020, the actress had received a lot of criticism and backlash after becoming the centre of a bullying scandal. Now, her comeback news is making rounds and is being met with mixed reactions. Former April's Nauen to make comeback on the small screen According to reports from April's Naueun has been cast as one of the characters on the upcoming Korean drama titled 'Eye Shopping'. The idol-turned-actor has been confirmed to star in the action-thriller series. Fans and K-netizens share mixed reactions to the news While fans of the actress had been excited over her comeback, a big majority of netizens have been surprised by her return. The star is facing a lot of backlash over her return due to her bullying scandal. In 2020, a fellow member of the now disbanded group, April Lee Hyun Joo, had publicly come out and alleged that her fellow members had been involved in bullying her while she was with the group. Nauen had stated at the time, denying all allegations of bullying, and no legal updates had been shared at the time, though netizens are still divided over her comeback to the acting industry. One K-netizen commented, 'Please don't let these sorts of kids back on screen. There are so many great rookies out there. Why are they using people like her?' while another shared, 'When did she even take a break? She kept trying to size up a chance to come back'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now About 'Eye Shopping' 'Eye Shopping' is an action thriller that will see children who seek revenge after surviving the brink of death. Nauen will star and take on the role of Somi, who had been abandoned at an early age and ended up finding herself in a more dark part of the world. Previously, the actress had been known for starring in lighter roles. This K-drama, however, aims to shed light on a new side of the star for the audience. DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with abuse and bullying, please seek help. Numerous helplines and support resources are available.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Seohyun and Taecyeon's chemistry on screen is going viral; K-netizens react to provocative scene in 'The First Night with the Duke'
' The First Night with the Duke ' is an ongoing Korean drama that is set in a historical background. The two main leads of the drama, Girls' Generation member Seohyun and 2PM member Taecyeon 's have been well praised for their chemistry on screen ever since the first episode of the show aired for the public. Seohyun and Taecyeon's chemistry praised; on-screen kiss goes viral The K-pop idols turned actors have worked in a lot of previous dramas, proving that they are well-versed in the art of acting. A specific scene from the Korean drama, however, has recently been going viral online. In the scene, the two leads of the show share a provocative kiss, surprising the public with the forward concept. Girls' Generation and 2PM have previously collaborated on various projects, one of the most popular ones being a brand collaboration. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Netizens react Ever since the episode with the kiss scene was released online, K-netizens have been in a frenzy about the duo. One fan commented that "Whoa, this is honestly kind of amazing...", while another shared that 'If this happened 10 years ago, it would've been chaos. Taecyeon was my bias in 2PM." Many netizens commented about how if the scene had aired 10 or more years ago, the Korean public would have been outraged, and the main actors would have faced a lot of ridicule. They also commented on how shows have been changing with time, and so have people's mindsets as well. Another comment from a K-netizen read that "Can't believe the people who sang the Caribbean Bay song together are now in a drama together', while another comment from a netizen stated that "I thought it'd be too cheesy, so I wasn't going to watch, but it's actually a fun light watch LOL. Seohyun's acting has improved a lot too." About the drama 'The First Night with the Duke' The popular Korean drama 'The First Night with the Duke' is set in a fantasy and historical mix background and follows the story of a college student who gets transported into her favourite web fantasy novel, taking on the role of a minor character in the story. As she tried to deal with the changing circumstances and everything that had been happening to her, she ended up getting drunk and running directly into the male lead of the web novel, the one and only Prince Gyeong Seong. The plot thickens as the story starts changing because of her involvement. While she tries to get everything back on track, the prince is adamant about getting married to her. The drama presents a unique and quirky plot that has been well-loved by fans.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Red Velvet Wendy's transformation worries fans; sparks concerns over ‘thin appearance' – Read and find out
Red Velvet member Wendy, who is known as the powerhouse vocalist of the group, has garnered a lot of attention from Korean netizens recently. The idol, who was given the chance to throw the first pitch for the Lotte Giants, went viral after videos and photos from the event were shared online. Red Velvet Wendy 's appearance sparks concerns among fans Wendy, on June 22, went on to throw the first pitch for the Lotte Giants at their first game of the season. Photos and videos of the idol from the event went viral; however, they caused a lot of concern amongst Korean fans and netizens alike for her 'thin appearance.' Many praised her looks and her weight loss journey; however, a lot of other K-netizens and fans showed concern as well. A lot of people called the idol's frame and drastic weight loss 'unnatural' and 'worrying' and expressed concerns over how she may not be healthy. Netizens react and share their opinions online Korean netizens took to social media platforms and fan forums to share their concern over the idol's sudden change in appearance. Many cited that they could not even recognise her from her past photos. One fan commented on a fan forum post about Wendy that she looks like she has serious body image issues… It's kind of sad. And honestly, that super skinny look doesn't suit her face or frame. She'd look better with a bit more weight on her. Another fan showed concern and stated, 'How does she sing with such a powerful voice despite being that skinny? It's wild. I watched her busking performance, and she sang so well. She's gorgeous too.' Another K-netizen commented on her viral photos, stating, 'She was already thin in a past photo, but now that she's lost even more weight, that sunshine-like image of hers is gone, which is kind of a shame…"
