11STREET, an online shopping platform that recently re-released an advertisement starring actor Kim Seon Ho. Many complained about seeing the actor in the advertisements after his recent scandal over his private life. However, the company responded to the customer complaints, saying, “We ask for your understanding.”

On November 2nd, in an online community, a netizen posted a response from the 11STREET customer center after protesting against an advertisement filmed by Kim Seon Ho.

11STREET side said, "Kim Seon Ho has been selected to represent us since April, and he has been a hardworking member of the community. Since he had already made an apology and that was accepted, we have decided to reinstate him."

They added, “This was an advertisement that was filmed before the scandal broke out in October. Therefore, we decided to upload the advertisement as a part of the November campaign starting the 1st at 11 AM. We ask for your understanding.”

Earlier last month, after Kim Seon Ho's ex-girlfriend revealed that Kim Seon Ho had asked for an abortion, the controversy grew. Since then, Kim Seon Ho was removed from the company’s advertisements.

However, when the public opinion of the actor soon changed after the messages he exchanged with his ex were released, many platforms started to restore the advertisement they previously removed.

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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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