Kim Woojin, formerly of Stray Kids, recently made headlines with his debut album under Kustomade, a new sub-label of SM Entertainment.

Since departing from Stray Kids in late 2019 amidst allegations of sexual assault, Kim Woojin has faced challenges.

Despite denying the accusations and receiving support from his company at the time, the handling of the issue in a documentary drew criticism for its insensitivity.

Nevertheless, Kim Woojin continued his career, releasing music, embarking on a world tour, and even securing a role in HBO Max's series "My Magic Closet," making history as the first Korean actor cast in the global project.

Expectations were high for his debut under the new label, with many hoping for a fresh start.

On April 22, Kim Woojin released his album featuring the title track "I Like The Way." Initial sales data from Hanteo revealed that he sold 853 copies on the first day, with a total of 2,646 by the fourth day, surpassing his previous release.

However, despite this improvement, some netizens expressed disappointment with the sales figures, indicating that lingering effects from the earlier controversy may still be influencing perceptions.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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