Actor Jang Ki Yong is back on the small screen after a 3-year hiatus, and he's more confident than ever in his new drama 'The Atypical Family'.

The actor recently attended a production presentation for the JTBC's new weekend drama, alongside director Jo Hyun Tak and co-stars Chun Woo Hee, Soo Hyun, and Park So Yi.

'The Atypical Family' is a fantasy romance drama that tells the story of a man with extraordinary abilities who finally manages to save his destined woman. This marks Jang Ki Yong's first drama since his military discharge in February last year.

When asked about his decision to choose 'The Atypical Family' as his comeback project, Jang Ki Yong shared that he was drawn to the unique title and the distinctive characteristics of the characters. He also expressed excitement about the unpredictability of his role.

Interestingly, Jang Ki Yong also takes on the role of a father for the first time in this drama. He admitted that it wasn't easy, but he didn't want to be confined to the character of a father. He put a lot of thought into how to make his character feel real to the audience.

The actor also revealed his chemistry with co-star Chun Woo Hee, saying that their romance could be sweet, sad, but also poignant. He praised their teamwork, saying they relied on each other during the tough times and had fun filming together.

Chun Woo Hee also shared her thoughts on working with Jang Ki Yong, saying that their unexpected pairing turned out to be surprisingly refreshing on screen.

Meanwhile, Soo Hyun took on a challenging role in the drama. She plays a former top model who has lost her ability to fly due to weight gain after retirement.

'The Atypical Family' is set to premiere on May 4 at 10:30 PM KST. Don't miss out on Jang Ki Yong's highly anticipated return to the small screen!

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Choi Si Hoon, known from Single’s Inferno and newlywed husband of singer Ailee, is facing backlash after being linked to a controversy from Wavve’s queer reality show ToGetHer.

Fans discovered that Choi is allegedly the CEO of the influencer agency representing Ri Won, a cast member now at the center of a growing scandal.

The situation started when castmate Han Gyeol spoke up, claiming Ri Won once suggested an overseas trip that felt more like a shady meeting than a casual hangout.

“I thought it was a fun vacation invite at first,” Han Gyeol said, “but when they started talking about meals and date-like things, I realized something was wrong. It felt like an inappropriate setup.”
Han Gyeol added, “Using someone’s sexuality as a shield for suspicious actions is not okay in this industry.”

Ri Won responded by saying it was all a misunderstanding and that the trip was mentioned casually during a conversation about food. “We joked about going to that country after talking about food,” Ri Won said.

However, things got more intense when Ri Won admitted to having a past as a 'beotbang' (adult streaming) BJ. “I know I’m not trustworthy right now, and I appeared on TV while hiding my past. That’s why I shared some proof—I was desperate,” Ri Won explained.

Ri Won also shared a blurred message from another cast member that accused them of fake dating and lying about knowing someone from Billboard. “You said you’d introduce me to a Billboard contact. Then give me their name and title,” the message read. “You just keep switching your targets.”

Ri Won replied, “He’s the team leader at Billboard Korea and also my influencer agency CEO.”
This comment led online users to dig deeper—and some claimed the CEO Ri Won mentioned is none other than Choi Si Hoon, Ailee’s husband.

Currently on his honeymoon with Ailee, Choi is now getting unwanted attention. Some netizens brought up his alleged past as an adult BJ and now, his possible involvement in this controversy.

On Ailee’s Instagram post from April 30, one fan wrote, “Unnie, sorry to bother you during your honeymoon, but please search Choi Si Hoon’s name. A female BJ said she’s signed to his company, and he supposedly arranged a meeting for her with a just-turned 19-year-old girl.”

As the issue grew, Ri Won spoke out again on May 1 to calm things down. “The person I mentioned in the messages was just someone who gave me advice,” Ri Won clarified. “He’s not my agency CEO, like some people assumed. I thought he could help with music, but he never made any business offer.”

Ri Won ended by saying, “I’m sorry for causing any confusion and discomfort to others with my personal remarks.”

So far, Choi Si Hoon and Ailee have not made public statements about the situation.

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