• Tears flow as actor Lee Chae Min bids farewell to ‘Music Bank’

    It was an emotional day for actor Lee Chae Min, who couldn’t hold back his tears during his last broadcast as the MC of KBS 2TV’s ‘Music Bank’.

    As he began the show, his emotions got the better of him and he was seen crying during his opening remarks.

    His co-host, Hong Eunchae, pointed out that it was Lee Chae Min’s last day as an MC for ‘Music Bank’.

    Hearing this, Lee Chae Min choked up and shed tears as he said, “I’ve been with ‘Music Bank’ for 1 year and 7 months.” Hong Eunchae then took over and said, “We are saying our final goodbye today.”

    Once he regained his composure, Lee Chae Min asked the audience, “Did you all enjoy the time with me? I was also happy.”

    When asked about his most memorable moment, he mentioned, “The moment when I did ‘check check check’ with Eun Chae is very memorable, as well as my first stage and first live broadcast when I was nervous.”

    Hong Eunchae expressed her regret over Lee Chae Min’s departure, saying, “There were many things happening while I was with him for over a year.”

    In the end, Lee Chae Min said, “But there is always a new meeting when there is a farewell. Thinking about the opportunity to meet with the fans somewhere else, I’ve already cried, but I’ll finish today cheerfully,” and continued the live broadcast.

    Earlier that day, Lee Chae Min also expressed his feelings about leaving ‘Music Bank’ through his agency. He said, “I learned and felt a lot through ‘Music Bank’. It was an honor to be with wonderful artists, and it was a happy time to be with ‘Music Bank’. Thank you for giving me a lot of love as an MC for ‘Music Bank’. In the future, I will show you a better side as an actor, so please look forward to actor Lee Chae Min. Once again, I sincerely thank you.”

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  • Rain Stops His Taiwan Concert for Emotional Tribute to Late Barbie Hsu—Fans Moved by His 10-Second Moment of Silence

    Singer and actor Rain (Jung Ji Hoon) touched hearts at his concert in Taiwan with a special tribute to the late Barbie Hsu.

    On February 15, Taiwanese media outlet ETtoday reported that Rain held his solo concert in Kaohsiung as part of his Still Raining Asia tour.

    Toward the end of the show, he brought up singer and DJ Koo Jun Yup, who recently lost his wife, saying, "Everyone is mourning together for Koo Jun Yup hyung’s pain."

    Rain continued, "Although I never met her, she was still my sister-in-law," before asking the audience to join him in a 10-second moment of silence to honor Barbie Hsu’s memory.

    He also shared heartfelt words, saying, "I want to pray for Koo Jun Yup," and urged fans to show support, adding, "Let’s all stand by him."

    Barbie Hsu tragically passed away on February 2 while in Japan due to pneumonia caused by the flu. After her passing, Koo Jun Yup expressed his deep sorrow on social media, writing, "On February 2, 2025, my angel returned to the sky. I am now going through indescribable sorrow and pain, as if my heart is being torn apart. I have no strength to say anything, nor do I want to."

    Rain’s touching gesture left fans emotional, showing his respect and support for Koo Jun Yup during this difficult time.

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