Zico, a renowned figure in the K-pop industry, has expressed his apologies to fellow idols for unintentionally setting off the 'Dance Challenge' trend.

In a recent episode of MBC's 'Point of Omniscient Interfere' aired on February 17th, Zico graced the show as a guest, offering viewers a glimpse into his life as a celebrity and the head of KOZ Entertainment.

During the broadcast, Zico confessed that he has been held accountable for initiating the 'dance challenge' trend.

This trend, which skyrocketed in popularity following Zico's 'Any Song challenge', has now become an essential part of promotional strategies for new music releases in the K-pop world.

Zico remarked, "In the past, singers would rest or rehearse their performances during breaks. But now, they have to collaborate with their peers to film 'challenge' videos. They also need to be familiar with everyone else's choreography. So, I feel the need to apologize."

Netizens have shared their thoughts on this matter:

"The 'Any Song challenge' was enjoyable, but I'm honestly exhausted by all these dance challenges now."

"These challenges might aid in promotion to some extent, but I'm genuinely tired of this trend."

"We might have ended up here eventually, but it definitely hastened the process."

"He's right to apologize. It's becoming too elaborate now and is more like a rivalry among idols. It's lost its fun."

"Yes, he should apologize properly to the idols."

"On the bright side, it's given idols a new reason to interact at music shows. Even if you don't watch the videos, it's nice to see idols socializing more freely."

"He shouldn't need to apologize. His challenge was original and unique at the time, unlike the forced and awkward ones every artist does these days."

"He's giving himself too much credit, lol."

"I can't take this seriously. Was it okay for him to gain popularity from it, but not okay when others do it?"

"I don't know, but the song was really good."

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Yujeong, former member of BB Girls, has officially made her solo debut, marking a new chapter in her career!

On January 19th, Yujeong appeared on MBC's King of Masked Singer, where she faced off against the reigning champion, "Flower-scented Perfume", in a thrilling second-round match.

Yujeong, performing under the name "Handbell", sang Na Yoon Kwon's "Expectation", but despite her efforts and praise from the original artist, she didn’t make it to the third round, earning 79 votes.

It was then revealed that the talented "Handbell" was none other than Yoojung, the star behind BB Girls' iconic "Rollin’" chart reversal.

After leaving BB Girls in April 2024, Yoojung has been pursuing her solo career, and King of Masked Singer marked her first solo stage performance. She confessed, "I realized I’ve never sung alone on stage since debut. It’s really nerve-wracking."

During the show, the MC praised Yoojung for her contribution to BB Girls’ success, especially the viral hit “Rollin’” and her memorable "Kkobukjwa" laugh, which helped the group rise to fame.

However, Yujeong humbly gave credit to all the members, saying, "I don’t think it was just me, but all the members worked hard for it. I have a loud laugh, and when I was in school, I often got scolded by teachers. I think people loved me because my laughter made them smile, so I will keep laughing more in the future."

Yujeong also shared a touching moment from her time with BB Girls, recalling a special fan gift from a soldier. "

"There was a soldier who drew my face exactly the same and gave it to me as a gift. I cried a lot looking at the pencil marks and eraser marks all over the paper. I was so grateful," she said.

Looking ahead, Yujeong is ready for her solo journey, sharing, "I’m preparing a solo album. I’m also challenging myself with various variety shows, MC roles, and acting, so I hope you will continue to watch and support me."

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