• NewJeans' Minji Expresses Frustration Over Gen Z's "Limited Vocabulary"

    NewJeans' Minji recently voiced her frustration regarding the younger generation’s use of newly coined phrases that often leave her puzzled.

    During a recent live stream, Minji shared her observations: “My younger sister, who is in middle school, constantly uses the phrase ‘That’s skrr’ for everything. But what exactly is ‘skrr’? What does she mean by ‘This is skrr?’ or ‘That’s skrr?’ It seems like such an MZ thing. I just don’t get it. Is it the same ‘skrr skrr’ I know?”

    Minji went on to express her concerns about the younger generation’s limited vocabulary and their tendency to rely on a narrow range of language expression.

    “I feel that our ability to express ourselves is becoming increasingly restricted,” she explained. “And it worries me, especially since my younger sister is also affected.”

    Meanwhile, ‘skrr’ is a newly coined term embraced by the youth to denote something trendy or cool. Originating from the rhythmic sound “skrr skrr” commonly associated with hip-hop culture, it has rapidly gained popularity among young people.

    Korean netizens chimed in with their thoughts:

    Minji is truly ‘skrr.’”

    “Her intelligence shines through.”

    “Minji’s mature perspective rings true.”

    “Skrr.”

    “She’s absolutely adorable.”

    “That’s such an MZ thing—hilarious!”

    Minji’s face embodies ‘skrr.’”

    “I admire Minji’s kindness, intelligence, and voice.”

    “Her thought process is undeniably cool.”

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  • Lee Jun Young says he felt guilty and cried after acting mean to a grandma in 'Brave Citizen'

    Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

    On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

    During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

    He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

    The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

    “I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

    He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

    “In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

    Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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