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MONSTA X's I.M To Resume Group Activities
MONSTA X’s I.M will soon be returning to group activities! Previously in May, STARSHIP Entertainment announced that I.M had been advised by doctors to scale back his schedule due to worsening health. In July, the agency further revealed that he was experiencing back pain and would be taking a break from activities to focus on treatment and rest. On August 22, STARSHIP shared through the fan platform Berriz that I.M’s condition has been steadily improving, and after careful discussion with the artist, he will gradually resume activities at a manageable pace. STARSHIP Entertainment’s full statement is as follows: Hello, this is STARSHIP Entertainment. We would like to provide an update regarding MONSTA X member I.M’s health condition and future schedule. Since suspending activities in July due to back pain, I.M has been focusing on rehabilitation treatment as advised by medical professionals, and his condition has been gradually improving. After thorough discussions with the artist, it has been decided that he will gradually resume activities within a manageable scope. Accordingly, I.M will be joining the upcoming “2025 MONSTA X CONNECT X – JAPAN” concerts on August 27 and 28, as well as the promotional activities for MONSTA X’s new mini album “THE X.” We will continue to place the artist’s health as our top priority and do our utmost to ensure that I.M can return to the stage fully recovered and in good health. We kindly ask for your warm support and encouragement. Thank you.
Cube Responds To Reports Of Park Mi Sun's Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Cube Entertainment has addressed the reports that Park Mi Sun is battling breast cancer. On August 22, Korean news outlet The Fact reported that the reason Park Mi Sun abruptly halted all activities earlier this year was because she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. According to the report, because her cancer was detected early, Park Mi Sun is said to have a high chance of recovery. That same morning, Park Mi Sun’s agency Cube Entertainment responded to the report by stating, “While it’s difficult to confirm with her personal medical information, she is taking a break for health reasons.” Wishing Park Mi Sun a speedy and full recovery.
Cha Eun Woo Talks About His Military Enlistment, Upcoming Projects, And More
Fashion magazine Esquire Korea has released a pictorial featuring Cha Eun Woo! The pictorial, which was in collaboration with luxury fashion house Saint Laurent, showcased Cha Eun Woo with a short hairstyle that revealed a new side of him. On the day of the photo shoot, staff members from Cha Eun Woo’s agency showed up in matching printed T-shirts featuring a childhood photo of the star, prepared specially for his send-off to the military. Cha Eun Woo commented, “There’s still some time left before my enlistment, but in terms of my official schedule, today is my last [scheduled activity before enlisting]. I only realized after arriving on set and stepping out of the elevator that the staff had even prepared matching T-shirts as a way of sending me off. It still doesn’t quite feel real yet.” Cha Eun Woo, who debuted a short hairstyle through the photo shoot, remarked, “Until now, because of advertisements and other activities, I couldn’t cut my hair freely. But since this is my last project, I wanted to leave behind some photos with short hair. And since it’s a pictorial, I thought it was the right time to show a more daring side of myself that I hadn’t shown before.” He continued, “Working on a pictorial with Saint Laurent is always more fun. Seeing unique pieces like thigh-high boots and leather coats that fall to the calves makes me think about how to interpret such distinctive outfits in photos, and that process is really enjoyable.” Talking about his upcoming projects, Cha Eun Woo shared, “I’ve been preparing projects for the past year or two so that fans won’t feel my absence too much. One of them is the upcoming film ‘First Ride’ [literal title], which also stars Kang Ha Neul, Kim Young Kwang, Kang Young Seok, and Han Sun Hwa.” He also mentioned that the Netflix series “The WONDERfools,” in which he plays a civil servant who is slightly lacking in social skills, has finished production and is awaiting release. Cha Eun Woo’s full pictorial and interview can be found in the September issue of Esquire Korea.
Winners Of The 2025 K-World Dream Awards
The 2025 K-World Dream Awards has awarded the best of K-pop! On August 22, the ceremony for the 2025 K-World Dream Awards was held in Seoul with Jun Hyun Moo and Jang Do Yeon, and a star-studded lineup of artists and presenters were present for the special event. Stray Kids won big with four awards including the Best Artist Award, while IVE also took home four awards including the Best Artist Award and the Solo Popularity Award for Jang Won Young. TXT, LE SSERAFIM, and NCT WISH also each won three awards. Check out the full list of winners below: Best Artist Award: Stray Kids, IVE Journalist Pick Artist Award: NCT WISH, LE SSERAFIM World Class Award: Stray Kids, TXT, LE SSERAFIM, IVE Bonsang (Main Award): QWER, tripleS, TXT, ILLIT, NCT WISH, LE SSERAFIM, IVE, Stray Kids Rookie Band Award: Dragon Pony New Vision Award: NEWBEAT, FIFTY FIFTY, CLOSE YOUR EYES Global Music Artist Award: TXT Super Rookie Award: AHOF, KickFlip, KiiiKiii, Hearts2Hearts Listener Choice Award: Paul Kim, BTOB Best Music Video Award: ILLIT, tripleS, YOUNG POSSE Best OST Award: HUNTR/X – “Golden” (“KPop Demon Hunters” OST) Best Band Artist Award: Xdinary Heroes, LUCY Solo Popularity Award: Park Ji Hyeon, IVE’s Jang Won Young Group Popularity Award: Stray Kids Best Digital Music Award: G-Dragon, IU, DAY6, Rosé Best Album Award: SEVENTEEN, NCT DREAM, ENHYPEN, aespa, PLAVE Best All-Rounder Musician Award: QWER, Kang Daniel Best Performance Award: NCT WISH, FIFTY FIFTY, CRAVITY Producer Award: Seo Hyun Joo (Starship Entertainment Executive Producer) Best Trot Artist Award: Park Seo Jin, Park Ji Hyeon Congratulations to all of the winners!
Lee Chae Min Parts Ways With GOLDMEDALIST + Signs With Byeon Woo Seok's Agency
Actor Lee Chae Min has signed with a new agency following the expiration of his exclusive contract with GOLDMEDALIST. On August 20, GOLDMEDALIST released an official statement announcing the conclusion of its exclusive contract with Lee Chae Min. That same day, VARO Entertainment announced that Lee Chae Min had signed an exclusive contract with the agency. “Lee Chae Min is an actor with a charming face, the power to capture people’s attention, and the ability to portray characters with his own unique color,” said VARO Entertainment, which is currently home to actors like Byeon Woo Seok, Gong Seung Yeon, and Jin Goo. “We promise to be unsparing in our strong support of Lee Chae Min so that he can unleash his unlimited potential.” Meanwhile, GOLDMEDALIST’s full statement is as follows: Hello, this is GOLDMEDALIST. First, we would like to sincerely thank the fans who have loved and supported actor Lee Chae Min. We would like to inform you that the exclusive contract between actor Lee Chae Min and our company has ended as of the end of August 2025. After a long and careful discussion, we have decided to respect the outcome and support each other’s future paths. It was an honor to accompany him from the moment of his debut, sharing concerns and growing together. We express our deepest gratitude to actor Lee Chae Min for his wonderful work as a GOLDMEDALIST actor over the past five years. We ask for fans’ warm support as Lee Chae Min embarks on a new beginning. Thank you.
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.