Get ready, flovers! Your favorite girl group, fromis_9, is making a much-anticipated comeback.

Pledis Entertainment dropped the news on May 13th, revealing that fromis_9 has been receiving a wave of invitations to perform at various festivals.

The group, consisting of Lee Saerom, Song Hayoung, Park Jiwon, Roh Jisun, Lee Seoyeon, Lee Chaeyoung, Lee Nagyung, and Baek Jiheon, is set to light up the stage once again.

The girls are scheduled to perform at the Dongyang Mirae University festival in Seoul on May 17th. They'll then grace the 'Spring Breeze in Campus' stage at the Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Seoul on May 18th, followed by a performance at 'KBS KOREA ON STAGE' at Gyeongbokgung on May 21st.

But that's not all! From June to August, fromis_9 will be hitting the road, appearing at renowned festivals such as the 'WeverseCon Festival' on June 16th, and the 'Waterbomb 2024 National Tour' in Seoul on July 5th and in Incheon on August 3rd.

Talks are also underway for the group to perform at various other festivals, with details being coordinated with each event organizer.

Pledis Entertainment expressed their gratitude to the flovers for their unwavering support, stating, "The members are gaining great strength thanks to the support of the flovers."

They further added, "We are preparing for the comeback without any hitches. Not only music, but we also plan to show various activities such as special photo exhibitions this year," promising to provide all the necessary support for the group's successful comeback.

Source[1]

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.

Source: [1]