Rei, a member of the K-pop group ‘IVE’, recently opened up about what her fellow members mean to her.

In a video titled ‘Attack of Kongsooni… IVE Rei Returns to HEYA | Park Junhyung & Brian XYOB EP.7’ uploaded on the YouTube channel ‘JohnMaat’ on the 10th, Rei shared some heartfelt thoughts.

During the video, Brian asked Rei, “What do each of the members mean to you?” Rei’s response was endearing, as she said, “Starting with Leeseo, she’s like a baby, a daughter to me,” which caught everyone’s attention.

Rei added, “Seeing her grow up, it feels like I’ve become a parent,” and shared that “Leeseo is in her adolescence. There are many times when she says, ‘This can’t be!’” revealing a heartwarming moment.

Rei continued to share, “Wonyoung is like an idol, even to me. She’s really cool on stage,” and about Yujin, she confessed, “Yujin unnie is the leader, so she was actually scary in the past.”

However, she added, “But after getting to know her, it wasn’t that, but she had her own worries and was thinking for us.”

When it came to who she thinks is the prettiest member, Rei picked Liz. She shared, “I used to go to Japan often because of school when I was in middle school. When I came back, Liz was there,” and added, “I fell in love with Liz at first sight. She was so pretty when she was a trainee. I thought, ‘How can such a girl exist in this world?’” causing laughter.

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Actor Chun Jung Myung has opened up about a devastating betrayal by his former manager, who swindled tens of billions of won from his family. The former manager, who had been trusted like family, is now serving prison time for his actions.

In the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung shared the shocking details of his financial fraud ordeal with fellow cast members Lee Sang Min and Kim Heechul.

He explained, "I was financially defrauded by the manager I had worked with for 16 years since my debut. He forged documents to steal money and even caused huge financial losses for my parents."

A close source confirmed on December 9, "The manager mentioned on the show ultimately couldn’t repay the damages and is now serving his prison sentence for fraud."

The source also revealed that Chun Jung Myung suffered losses in the tens of billions of won. The emotional toll was severe, leading to social anxiety, and he even considered retiring from the entertainment industry due to the devastating betrayal.

Chun Jung Myung debuted in 1999 with the drama School 2 and became a household name with roles in Beijing, My Love, Fashion 70s, and What's Up Fox? However, after his role in the 2019 drama Urban Cops: KCSI, he suddenly disappeared from the spotlight, sparking concerns from fans.

An entertainment agency CEO weighed in, saying, "Celebrities, especially those with limited real-world experience, are vulnerable to scams because of their public status. Some get trapped and lose vast amounts of money after being used as figureheads."

An entertainment law expert added, "Fraud cases are tricky because proving the intent to steal is difficult. If someone makes an enticing offer, always ask, ‘Why me and not them?’ Skepticism is key."

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