Singer Heize will inherit Shin Ye Eun's baton. 

It was announced on the 25th that Heize was selected as the new DJ for KBS Cool FM Radio 'Turn up the volume'.

On this day, Star Today reported that Heize will replace actress Shin Ye Eun through an exclusive report. According to the media, Heize's input period is from mid-August.

Shin Ye Eun, who has been active as a DJ since November of last year, is reported to be leaving 'Turn Up the Volume' for the last time on the 31st of this month.

It is expected that a special DJ will be in charge of the program for two weeks after Shin Ye Eun leaves.

Previously, Heize proved her DJ qualities through Naver NOW's broadcast 'Diary'. 

'Diary', which first started in 2020, was popularly broadcast after seasons 1-3.

Heize debuted in the music industry in 2014, boasting a dreamy and unique tone. The following year, she appeared on Mnet's 'Unpretty Rap Star 2' and showed off her rapping skills.

She released songs such as 'Wander a little more', 'And July', 'That Star', 'I don't know you too much', 'It's raining', 'That's why', and 'Happy coincidence'.

In 2020, she moved to P NATION, an agency run by singer PSY (Park Jae-sang).

On June 30th of last month, the 2nd regular album 'Undo' was released, and all 10 songs in the album entered the top of the online music charts, receiving congratulations from fans.

As of the morning of July 1st, the day after the album's release, the title song 'As Nothing Happened' topped the real-time charts such as Genie and Bugs.

'Turn Up the Volume' is a long-running radio program that has been running since 1995. It airs every day from 8 PM to 10 PM on KBS Cool FM.

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Director Kim Hyung Joo of The Match has finally shared his thoughts on Yoo Ah In’s involvement in a drug scandal, calling it a major disappointment, especially considering the actor’s role as the lead in the film.

On March 19th, the director attended a press screening and briefing for The Match at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. Alongside Kim, actors Lee Byung Hun, Ko Chang Seok, Hyun Bong Sik, Moon Jung Hee, and Jo Woo Jin were present to discuss the film.

The Match revolves around the legendary Go player Cho Hun Hyun (played by Lee Byung Hun), who, after a loss to his disciple, decides to challenge the top players again, driven by his competitive spirit. The movie is directed by Kim Hyung Joo.

Lee Byung Hun plays the iconic Go champion Cho Hun Hyun, while Yoo Ah In portrays his disciple, Lee Chang Ho.

During the event, Kim recalled the casting process, saying, "When we were casting, Lee Byung Hun was cast first. Just having him felt like we had the world, and then, getting Yoo Ah In as a bonus made me even happier."

Although filming wrapped up in 2021, Yoo Ah In's drug scandal led to the indefinite postponement of the film’s release. Now, nearly four years later, The Match is finally set to hit theaters on March 26th.

Reflecting on Yoo Ah In's scandal, Director Kim openly shared his frustration, calling it "irresponsible and disappointing" for the actor to make such a mistake as the lead.

He added, “Before being an actor, he made a mistake as a member of society and was punished, so I don’t think there’s much more to say.” Kim smiled bitterly as he spoke.

Describing the challenges he faced due to the scandal, Kim compared the experience to being trapped in "a hellish tunnel."

He said, "There was nothing I could do inside, so it was overwhelming. But now that we have the light of release, it feels like I can breathe. I’m deeply moved."

The director also shared that because Yoo Ah In was the lead actor, the film had to be released as it was, without editing. This has led some people to feel uneasy about watching the film, given the actor’s scandal.

When asked about this, Director Kim said, "Choosing and judging is up to the audience, so I can't force anything. But I hope they watch the movie as it is. I unintentionally got hurt before the release, so I hope people watch the movie warmly, as if applying ointment to a wound."

The Match will officially be released on March 26th.

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