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Choi Jung Won Personally Speaks Up Regarding Recent Allegations Involving Girlfriend
Choi Jung Won, a former member of the duo UN, has personally addressed stalking allegations. On August 19, Seoul’s Jungbu Police Station said Choi Jung Won was booked on August 16 on suspicion of violating the Stalking Crime Punishment Act. Police then requested an emergency restraining order from the court, which was approved. On August 20, Choi Jung Won posted a lengthy statement on his social media account. Read the full statement below: Hello, this is Choi Jung Won. The report released yesterday was about a personal conflict between my girlfriend and me, and it was essentially a minor quarrel that escalated into a misunderstanding. In the heat of the moment, there was room for misinterpretation, and as a result, the situation was reported in a way that did not reflect the facts. I deeply regret that. The phrase “my girlfriend’s revelation,” which appeared in some reports, also comes from misunderstanding and does not match the facts. The claim that I threatened her with a weapon or that I engaged in stalking is completely false. Both my girlfriend and I firmly deny those allegations. I plan to take strong action against such false information. I sincerely apologize again that my personal life caused misunderstanding and that it led to troubling news. From now on, I will act with greater caution and with responsibility. I am sorry.
ADOR Appoints New CEO
HYBE subsidiary ADOR has appointed a new CEO. On August 20, the label revealed that Vice President Lee Do Kyung has been appointed as its new CEO. Explaining the decision, ADOR stated, “This move is intended to further strengthen the label’s operations as a company dedicated to planning and managing artists’ activities, including albums and concerts.” Previously, in August of last year, ADOR appointed HR specialist Kim Joo Young as CEO in order to separate production and management and stabilize its organizational structure through appropriate personnel restructuring. With those goals now accomplished, the board has chosen to shift toward a system that can more swiftly support artist activities and business growth—entrusting the role to a leader with hands-on expertise in label management. The newly appointed CEO, Lee Do Kyung, joined HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) in 2019, where she helped shape the company’s vision and business strategy while spearheading new ventures. In 2022, she served as Vice President of HYBE Music Group’s IPX Business Division, which focuses on expanding artist IP–based businesses, playing a key role in advancing solutions that leverage artist IP. Her track record also includes overseeing HYBE Music Group’s entire merchandise, pop-up store, and light stick businesses, as well as leading THE CITY project—a large-scale collaboration that applied artist IP across entire cities where concerts were held, offering fans immersive experiences beyond the stage.
August Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular movie stars, using big data collected from July 19 to August 19. Jo Jung Suk, who most recently starred in the box office hit “My Daughter Is a Zombie,” topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 4,552,801. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “My Daughter Is a Zombie,” “king of hits,” and “box office,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “surpass,” “trusted,” and “success.” Jo Jung Suk’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 91.97 percent positive reactions. Lee Byung Hun held onto his spot at second place with a brand reputation index of 4,090,567, while Lee Jin Uk jumped to third with a score of 3,399,641. Kim Nam Gil shot to fourth place with a brand reputation index of 3,157,0333, and Lee Jun Hyuk came in at a close fifth with a score of 3,088,321. Check out the top 30 for this month below! Jo Jung Suk Lee Byung Hun Lee Jin Uk Kim Nam Gil Lee Jun Hyuk Kim Hye Soo Cho Yi Hyun Lee Dong Wook Cho Yeo Jeong Ma Dong Seok Lee Jung Eun Kang Ha Neul Yoon Kye Sang Lee Jung Jae Im Soo Jung Kim Young Kwang Yoon Kyung Ho Ha Jung Woo Yim Si Wan Lee Jong Suk Yum Jung Ah Park Bo Young Han Ji Min Go Youn Jung Chae Soo Bin Son Suk Ku Jung Hae In Song Joong Ki Go Min Si Song Seung Heon
8TURN’s Yoonsung To Adjust Participation In Upcoming Album Promotions Due To Back Pain
8TURN’s Yoonsung will participate flexibly in the group’s upcoming promotional activities for “Electric Heart.” On August 19, MNH Entertainment announced that Yoonsung has been experiencing back pain and has been advised by medical professionals to avoid strenuous activity for the time being. In light of this, Yoonsung will take a more flexible approach to the group’s upcoming promotional activities for “Electric Heart,” minimizing his movements while still participating in scheduled stages and events. Read the agency’s full statement below: Hello, this is MNH Entertainment. We would like to inform you regarding 8TURN member Yoonsung’s participation in “Electric Heart” promotional activities. Recently, Yoonsung experienced back pain and received medical attention. According to the specialist’s advice, he should refrain from strenuous activity. However, due to Yoonsung’s strong desire to participate in this album’s promotions, we plan to proceed with stages and schedules while minimizing his movements to avoid putting strain on his back. Accordingly, activities for “Electric Heart,” which will be released on August 21, will be carried out flexibly depending on Yoonsung’s condition. We ask for fans’ kind understanding. We sincerely apologize for causing concern to fans who have been looking forward to this promotion. We will ensure Yoonsung receives continuous care and protection so that he can recover safely and greet fans in a healthier condition. Thank you.
izna's Yoon Ji Yoon Leaves Group
Yoon Ji Yoon will be parting ways with izna. On August 19, WAKEONE released an official notice announcing Yoon Ji Yoon’s departure from izna due to her health. Read the full statement below: Hello, this is WAKEONE. We sincerely thank all the fans who always cherish and support izna. We would like to inform you about the future activities of member Yoon Ji Yoon. After long and careful consideration, Yoon Ji Yoon has decided to conclude team activities. Since the beginning of this year, Yoon Ji Yoon has been focusing on rest and recovery. And during that time, the company and the artist had in-depth discussions about the direction of future activities. As a result, it was decided that Ji Yoon will be stepping away from group activities with health as the top priority. Therefore, izna will carry on their journey as a six-member group from now on. We are truly sorry for any concern this sudden news may cause, and we will do our utmost to ensure that izna can repay your support with great performances. We kindly ask for your continued warm support and love for izna as they continue to grow and move forward. Yoon Ji Yoon made her debut in November 2024 as a member of izna after starring on Mnet’s survival program “I-LAND 2.” Earlier in February, Yoon Ji Yoon halted her activities due to health concerns. Wishing the best for Yoon Ji Yoon in her future steps!
aespa Unveils New Version Of Official Light Stick
aespa has surprised fans with an exciting announcement! On August 18, aepsa unveiled a preview teaser for the second version of their official light stick. The new light stick takes the shape of “æ” when put together with another light stick, and the video also showcases the light stick with a clip that has their group name on it. aespa OFFICIAL FANLIGHT ver.2💜 2025. 08 Coming Soon 🩵#aespa #æspa #에스파#OFFICIALFANLIGHT pic.twitter.com/Js8Uyt6fAE — aespa (@aespa_official) August 18, 2025 What do you think of the new light stick?