Hey, K-Pop fans! We all know how much we love to swoon over attractive people in the industry. Recently, IVE made a comeback with their new title track “HEYA” from their mini-album IVE-SWITCH.

As with any K-Pop release, fans love to dig into the people behind the music, researching about the composers, lyricists, editors, and producers.

So, when a tweet surfaced claiming to have photos of one of IVE’s producers, fans were quick to ask for a name.

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It’s not unusual for people associated with stars to gain attention, especially if they’re good-looking. Remember when KQ Entertainment’s CEO went viral during ATEEZ’s recent trip to America? Fans couldn’t get enough!

But here’s the catch! The photos are actually of a Chinese model named Jaden, who’s pretty active on Instagram. His post from March even includes the two photos that the fan used.

Jaden has modeled for big brands like The North Face and GAP, and let’s just say, he’s quite a looker. He also seems to be into fitness modeling, posting photos that align with that style.

Interestingly, he did visit Korea in late 2023 and posed with a massive billboard of BLACKPINK’s Jennie. But here’s the twist - he’s not a producer for IVE.

So, while you’re here, why not give IVE’s “HEYA” a listen and check out Jaden’s Instagram? Enjoy, K-Pop fans!

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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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