SHINee's charismatic member, Key, recently held a touching Q&A session on his Instagram that left fans emotional.

On August 23rd, Key hosted a Q&A event where he invited fans to ask him anything using Instagram stories on SHINee's official account.

He kicked off the session with a message saying, "Let's make tonight the night shift, so ask away!"

During the session, he shared fans' questions and his heartfelt responses:

Q: What are your must-have items for your workspace?
A: Alcohol and Hermione's clock

Q: What's the one thing you'd do if tomorrow was your last day?
A: Search the web for ways to avoid it

Q: Are you debuting for the 5th time?
A: Like the iPod 5th generation…?

Q: Do you get paid for overtime?
A: With your interest and love

Q: How do you overcome feeling tired and drained?
A: Accept that you're tired and worn out

Q: I had a unique meal today, any dinner suggestions for tomorrow?
A: So, planning to sleep until lunch?

Q: Share a phrase to help endure a tough job situation.
A: List five reasons why you're enduring it

Q: How does it feel to be cute at 33?
A: Well, will it change from now?

Q: Am I cute?
A: Yes

Q: What are Taemin's and Minho's roles?
A: Like left hand and right hand

Q: Can I like someone other than you, oppa?
A: Considering 'Love Naggers' application?

Q: Will you marry me?
A: This year's tough, maybe next year?

Q: Dealing with a friend's annoying habits vs. telling them directly?
A: Communicate calmly about what bothered you

Q: Lost without a goal. What to do first, intern Key?
A: Why force an objective? Tomorrow's goal: stay flexible, no neck pain

Q: Really you answering these questions, Kim Ki Bum?
A: Yep

Q: Could you survive a week with Minho?
A: Blocking chat now

Q: Dance girl group for 100 million KRW or boy group for 1 billion KRW?
A: Must've gotten 1 trillion KRW then

Q: How to handle feeling too cute in the mirror?
A: Share it only here since it's hard to explain

Q: A baffling thing Taemin did today?
A: Mastered dance but skipped filming the challenge

Q: My friends won't become your fans. Help!
A: You're already a fan though

Q: Feeling left behind, what to do?
A: Value yourself where you are; others will tire out

Fans were deeply moved by Key's responses, finding them simple yet profound. Comments poured in:

"I adore Ki Bum!"

"He thinks deeply about his answers"

"I teared up at the last one"

"He's the best"

"His warmth shines through"

"His words comforted me"

"No wonder I love him so much"

"He's thoughtful and warm with his answers"

What are your thoughts?

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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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