• "Here's to more!" — SHINee's Minho celebrates SM Entertainment contract renewal

    SHINee's very own Minho has made it official - he's sticking with SM Entertainment!

    On April 9th, Minho took to Instagram to share the good news, "Contract renewal done and dusted. A big shout-out to all the hardworking folks at SM."

    He added, "We journey together because of trust, and we stick together because of faith. Looking forward to more adventures together. Thanks for having me," along with a snapshot of his finger stamp, sealing the deal.

    SM Entertainment reciprocated the sentiment, stating, "Key and Minho have renewed their contracts, a testament to the deep trust we've built over the years. We're excited to support them in their diverse future endeavors."

    Key and Minho expressed their gratitude, "SM has been with SHINee from the start and has shared every moment with us. We believe we are where we are today because of the long-standing collaboration with the company staff," sharing their thoughts on the renewal.

    In other news, Minho and Key, the dynamic duo of SHINee, are celebrating their 16th debut anniversary this year.

    SHINee has gifted fans with numerous hits like 'Noona You're So Pretty', 'LUCIFER', 'Sherlock', 'View', 'Don't Call Me', and many more.

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  • Jun Ji Hyun Clears the Air About Tax Investigation and Payment of 20 Million Won, Says It’s Not Related to Any Illegal Activities

    Actress Jun Ji Hyun is setting the record straight about the tax investigation she was part of two years ago.

    On February 10th, a representative from Jun Ji Hyun's agency, IEUM HASHTAG, spoke to HeraldPOP and confirmed that the actress had fully complied with all procedures during the 2023 tax investigation. "There were no issues with the investigation," the rep stated.

    However, the representative did mention that there had been a misunderstanding between the tax accountant and the National Tax Service over how some expenses were handled.

    This led to a minor discrepancy, resulting in Jun Ji Hyun paying an additional 20 million won in taxes. The rep clarified that this payment is simply a part of the normal tax process, saying, “This additional tax is completely unrelated to any illegal activities or major tax issues.”

    In the past, reports had surfaced about a large-scale tax probe targeting Korean celebrities, with Jun Ji Hyun among those investigated.

    It was initially reported that after a thorough investigation, Jun Ji Hyun paid a significant fine, marking the first time in 9 years that her finances had been under scrutiny.

    Though specific details were not shared, the media speculated that the investigation might have had something to do with her real estate dealings.

    To give some background, in 2007, Jun Ji Hyun bought a five-story building in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam for 8.6 billion won.

    Later, in 2021, she sold the property for a whopping 23.5 billion won, earning a profit of 14.9 billion won. Furthermore, in 2022, Jun Ji Hyun and her husband bought a luxurious penthouse in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, for 13 billion won.

    Despite all the rumors, Jun Ji Hyun has made it clear that there is no wrongdoing involved and the extra payment was just a routine part of tax correction.

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