• Taeyeon, Kim Jong Wan and Gaho Announced As First OST Artist Line-up For tvN Drama 'Mount Jiri'

    Singer Taeyeon and Kim Jong-wan and Gaho will participate in the original soundtrack (OST) of the tvN drama 'Mount Jiri' starring Jeon Ji-hyun and Ju Ji-hoon.

    A-Story, the producer of 'Mount Jiri', announced on August 19, "Taeyeon, Jongwan Kim, and Gaho have been named in the first lineup for the OST of 'Mount Jiri'."

    Taeyeon was loved for OSTs such as 'A Poem called You', 'What If', and 'Can You Hear', and Nell participated in OSTs for dramas 'Gumiho' and 'Senior, Don't Wear That Lipstick'. Gaho made a name for himself with the OST 'Start' of 'Itaewon Class'.

    A Story predicted, "The second lineup of the OST will be announced soon, and global top artists will be included."

    'Mount Jiri', which is scheduled to be released in the second half of this year, is a mystery drama that tells the story of people climbing the mountain with the backdrop of Mount Jiri. Writer Kim Eun-hee, who is called the master of genre dramas with 'Kingdom' and 'Signal', and 'Mr.

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  • NewJeans Minji writes touching letter on her birthday during activity halt: “We didn’t stop and we won’t stop”

    NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

    On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

    Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

    She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

    Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

    Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

    She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

    Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

    However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

    The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

    Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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