After all, it is THE Wonbin.

The new boy band RIIZE from SM Entertainment had their first show on September 4, 2023. Fans loved their songs "Get a Guitar" and "Memories."

During the performance, the press asked the boys a few questions. A reporter asked visual member Wonbin what it was like to have the same name as one of South Korea's best-known stars.

One of South Korea's most handsome stars is named Wonbin. Even though his last movie, The Man From Nowhere, came out in 2010, he is still in demand because of how handsome he is.

Wonbin of RIIZE said that having the same stage name as the star did make him feel a little bit of pressure.

"That's really my name. I do feel some pressure at times, but since it's a name my parents chose with all their hearts, I'm going to be strong and work hard.—" Wonbin

A lot of people thought that he had every right to use that name. He looks just like the star Won Bin.

I find it interesting that no one here is making fun of him. Likely, it's because he's attractive.
Please don't be afraid.
You have every right to take on the weight of that name.
You have earned the right to carry the weight of that cap.
You did well.
Be sure of yourself, because you already deserve that name.
Go go.
He reminds me of Rowoon.
He really does live up to his name. I want to know why his parents chose that name for him.

His real name is Kim Do Jin, but everyone calls him Won Bin. But for decades, he has been going by the stage name Won Bin. The real name of RIIZE's Wonbin, on the other hand, is Park Wonbin. He chose to use only Wonbin as his stage name.

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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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