Hyein Takes Break from NewJeans' Promotions Due to Injury
ADOR, the agency behind NewJeans, has revealed that Hyein will not be joining the group's upcoming double single promotions due to a microfracture injury.
The decision aims to prioritize Hyein's health and well-being.
Hyein sustained a microfracture injury on her foot during practice in April, leading her to undergo treatment and focus on recovery.
Despite her efforts in rehabilitation, medical advice to limit movement has led Hyein to opt out of participating in NewJeans' promotional activities for their new songs.
NewJeans clarified that depending on Hyein's recovery progress and medical advice, she may selectively participate in activities beyond music broadcasts and performances.
The agency assured fans of their full support for Hyein's journey back to health and expressed hope for her speedy return.
Steve Yoo Still Dreaming of Returning to South Korea Shares Emotional Message after 23 Years: "I Love You, Korea"
Singer Steve Yoo (Yoo Seung Jun), who has been banned from entering South Korea for over two decades, continues to express his love for the country and his desire to return.
On March 21, Yoo Seung Jun posted a video on his personal account along with a cryptic caption, saying, “When one door closes, another opens. When one door opens, another closes.”
He continued, “Just because a door has opened doesn’t mean I should leave, and just because one is closed doesn’t mean I shouldn’t try to open it. I am simply walking the path my father told me to take. Whether people acknowledge it or not no longer matters to me.”
His hashtags also caught attention, as he included “I love you,” “Bless you,” “South Korea,” “Loved ones,” “Everything will be okay,” and “Korea.” Fans couldn’t help but wonder if he was once again hinting at his hope to return.
Just a few days earlier, on March 18, Yoo Seung Jun had also posted a nostalgic message about his time in South Korea.
He wrote, “December 7, 1989—13 years old (1st year of middle school). The school I attended until the day before I immigrated to the U.S. in Songpa-gu, Oju Middle School, is still the same.”
Along with his message, he shared a video of the school's walls and playground, revealing, “One of my fans filmed my middle school, which I attended until I left for the U.S., and sent me the video.”
The clip also showed scenes of his elementary school, making fans reminisce about his past in Korea.
Yoo Seung Jun was one of the most popular artists in South Korea during the 1990s, but his career took a sharp turn in 2002 when he unexpectedly left for the U.S., renounced his Korean citizenship, and became a U.S. citizen.
This led to widespread backlash, as many saw it as an attempt to evade mandatory military service. As a result, the South Korean government banned him from entering the country.
Since then, he has repeatedly taken legal action in hopes of lifting the ban. Now, with his continued efforts and heartfelt messages about Korea, many are wondering—will he finally be allowed back after 23 years?
