CNBLUE's Kang Minhyuk has become a popular subject of discussion among netizens due to his remarkable transformation from his role in the 2013 drama "The Heirs" to his current role in the 2023 series "Celebrity."

Initially gaining recognition in 2009 as a member of the band CNBLUE under FNC Entertainment, Minhyuk impressed audiences with his drumming skills, striking visuals, and undeniable charisma.

Although he has enjoyed a successful career with CNBLUE, Minhyuk has also captured the hearts of netizens with his acting abilities.

In 2013, he garnered significant attention for his portrayal of Chan Young, Krystal's boyfriend, in "The Heirs."

Minhyuk has once again found his way into the hearts of netizens worldwide through his role in the latest K-drama sensation, "Celebrity," which delves into the chaotic world of social media influencers.

In the series, he portrays Han Jung Kyung, a scion of a wealthy family business, who becomes entangled with the lead character Seo Ah Ri, played by Park Gyu Young.

Since the show's premiere, netizens have been captivated by Minhyuk's performance. Despite having taken on various roles after completing his military service, his portrayal in "Celebrity" has generated significant buzz and left netizens craving for more.

After watching the episodes, netizens couldn't help but rave about Kang Minhyuk, joking that they initially tuned in for the storyline but were completely mesmerized by his stunning visuals, not to mention the multitude of celebrity cameos.

Many netizens found themselves drawing comparisons between his character in "Celebrity" and his previous role as Chan Young in "The Heirs."

For many fans, Minhyuk has transitioned from being boyfriend material to husband goals, an evolution made even more significant as it marks ten years since the release of "The Heirs."

As June and July K-dramas take the world by storm, Kang Minhyuk's role in "Celebrity" is undoubtedly at the top of the list for many netizens, cementing his status as a rising star in the industry.

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Choi Si Hoon, known from Single’s Inferno and newlywed husband of singer Ailee, is facing backlash after being linked to a controversy from Wavve’s queer reality show ToGetHer.

Fans discovered that Choi is allegedly the CEO of the influencer agency representing Ri Won, a cast member now at the center of a growing scandal.

The situation started when castmate Han Gyeol spoke up, claiming Ri Won once suggested an overseas trip that felt more like a shady meeting than a casual hangout.

“I thought it was a fun vacation invite at first,” Han Gyeol said, “but when they started talking about meals and date-like things, I realized something was wrong. It felt like an inappropriate setup.”
Han Gyeol added, “Using someone’s sexuality as a shield for suspicious actions is not okay in this industry.”

Ri Won responded by saying it was all a misunderstanding and that the trip was mentioned casually during a conversation about food. “We joked about going to that country after talking about food,” Ri Won said.

However, things got more intense when Ri Won admitted to having a past as a 'beotbang' (adult streaming) BJ. “I know I’m not trustworthy right now, and I appeared on TV while hiding my past. That’s why I shared some proof—I was desperate,” Ri Won explained.

Ri Won also shared a blurred message from another cast member that accused them of fake dating and lying about knowing someone from Billboard. “You said you’d introduce me to a Billboard contact. Then give me their name and title,” the message read. “You just keep switching your targets.”

Ri Won replied, “He’s the team leader at Billboard Korea and also my influencer agency CEO.”
This comment led online users to dig deeper—and some claimed the CEO Ri Won mentioned is none other than Choi Si Hoon, Ailee’s husband.

Currently on his honeymoon with Ailee, Choi is now getting unwanted attention. Some netizens brought up his alleged past as an adult BJ and now, his possible involvement in this controversy.

On Ailee’s Instagram post from April 30, one fan wrote, “Unnie, sorry to bother you during your honeymoon, but please search Choi Si Hoon’s name. A female BJ said she’s signed to his company, and he supposedly arranged a meeting for her with a just-turned 19-year-old girl.”

As the issue grew, Ri Won spoke out again on May 1 to calm things down. “The person I mentioned in the messages was just someone who gave me advice,” Ri Won clarified. “He’s not my agency CEO, like some people assumed. I thought he could help with music, but he never made any business offer.”

Ri Won ended by saying, “I’m sorry for causing any confusion and discomfort to others with my personal remarks.”

So far, Choi Si Hoon and Ailee have not made public statements about the situation.

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