IVE's very own Rei recently had an unforgettable encounter with Red Velvet's Joy.

A video titled 'First reveal! REI's active flirting from the first meeting' was shared on the YouTube channel 'Follow REI by Subshipdo'.

In the video, Joy from Red Velvet made a surprise appearance, much to the delight of Rei. Rei couldn't help but compliment Joy, saying "She's just so stunning."

Rei took a trip down memory lane, sharing how her dream of becoming an idol was inspired by Red Velvet. She touched everyone's hearts when she handed Joy a heartfelt letter, saying "Red Velvet inspired me to chase my dream of becoming an idol."

Later, Rei prepared a lasagna for Joy and they continued their heart-to-heart talk. Rei opened up about her struggles and expressed her gratitude towards Joy, who reassured her by saying "I'm here for you. You can tell me everything."

Rei was moved to tears and said "I never knew that the group I admired from afar would mean so much to me. I'm truly grateful."

Moreover, Rei and Joy spent quality time making dolls and discussing various topics like health and diet.

In the end, Rei thanked Joy with a smile on her face, saying "I'm really grateful for your time and for sharing your stories with me as if we've known each other for a long time."

On another note, IVE, which Rei is a part of, released their album 'IVE SWITCH' last month and are currently promoting their double title tracks 'HEYA' and 'Accendio' in Korea.

Interestingly, IVE was the only K-pop group to be featured in Forbes' prestigious '30 Under 30 Leaders in Asia'.

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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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