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Time of India
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet Annie: The billionaire heiress who picked K-Pop over power suits
Ever wondered what it's like to walk away from guaranteed wealth to chase your dreams? Annie from All Day Project knows exactly what that feels like. As the daughter of Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yoo-kyung, she could have easily stepped into a cushy corporate role worth millions. Instead, she chose the uncertain, demanding world of K-pop. During Mnet's 'Live Wire,' Annie opened up about her unconventional journey. "Rather than feeling burdened, I want to show more musically and performance-wise to change that perception in a positive direction," she explained when asked about being called "the chairman's daughter." The 10-Year Battle for Her Dreams Annie's path to stardom wasn't handed to her on a silver platter. She spent 10 years convincing her family to let her pursue music. The compromise? She had to get into an Ivy League university first. So she did - Columbia University, proving she could excel academically while never giving up on her musical aspirations. This wasn't about rebellion; it was about proving her commitment. In a country where academic achievement matters enormously, Annie satisfied her family's expectations while keeping her dreams alive. Her mother's love for Big Bang (she memorized every accessory in the "Fantastic Baby" music video) eventually helped bridge the gap between family expectations and entertainment industry dreams. Living Between Two Worlds Today, Annie navigates a unique duality. She's simultaneously a chaebol heiress and a struggling idol trying to prove herself. "Wherever I go, people talk about being 'the chairman's daughter,' and naturally, it's something I have to handle," she admitted with refreshing honesty. Unlike typical idol stories, Annie doesn't hide her privilege or manufacture struggles. She acknowledges her advantages while working twice as hard to earn respect through talent. Her All Day Project teammates - Woochan with his "Show Me The Money 6" background, Tarzan with American hip-hop influences, Youngseo as a former YouTube creator, and Bailey as a lifelong choreographer - each bring different stories, making their group feel authentically diverse. Redefining Success on Her Terms Annie's approach offers a new template for privileged youth entering competitive industries. Instead of expecting special treatment, she's asking for the chance to be judged by her artistic contributions rather than her family's wealth. Her mature handling of public scrutiny shows she's not running from her background but using it as motivation to work harder. In an industry where manufactured personas dominate, Annie's straightforward honesty feels revolutionary. She's proving that authenticity trumps carefully crafted backstories, creating a more relatable narrative for young audiences who appreciate genuine over manufactured struggle.
Pink Villa
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ex-ILLIT's Youngseo and ex-BIGHIT trainee to debut in THE BLACK LABEL's new co-ed K-pop group? Insiders reveal rumored line-up
THE BLACK LABEL announced the formation of a new K-pop group, 9 months after MEOVV's debut. What makes the group unique is its co-ed line-up, which is a rare case in the K-pop landscape. Although details about the members, the group's name, concept, debut date, etc. have been kept under wraps, fans have theories and grounds to back the speculations. Some insiders claimed to have found out the debut line-up of the upcoming group. Youngseo is speculated to debut as THE BLACK LABEL's new co-ed group member Youngseo was a member of the final debut lineup of ILLIT, however she opted out at the last minute due to unknown reasons. Following that her whereabouts were unknown, except for the fact that she was spotted with YG Entertainment trainees a few times. She was previously speculated to be signed with YG's subsidiary THE BLACK LABEL and debut as part of their latest girl group, MEOVV. With that not having happened, now fans and industry insiders are of the opinion that she is part of the upcoming co-ed group. Other speculated members of THE BLACK LABEL's new co-ed group Jo Woochan, a 2005-born BIGHIT Entertainment trainee, is rumored to be a part of THE BLACK LABEL's new co-ed group. He was part of the pre-debut BIGHIT team Trainee A. He started as a trainee with CUBE Entertainments and also participated on Mnet's Show Me The Money 6. Besides him, Model Lee Chae Won is another rumored male member of the new group. He is better known as Tarzzan, and his previous association with K-pop included his feature in NewJeans' Supernatural music video. Like Youngseo, Annie Moon was also rumored to debut with MEOVV, but she reportedly didn't make the cut before the group's launch. As a chaebol heir, Annie Moon had already garnered attention online due to her old money background as the Samsung chairman's granddaughter and her striking visuals. The fifth rumored member of THE BLACK LABEL is Bailey Sok, a talented young artist born in 2004. Before joining the group, she had already gained recognition for her choreography work on hit songs for notable K-pop idols like Red Velvet, aespa, and BIGBANG's Taeyang.
