BTOB's Peniel is ready to show off his hidden vocal skills with his new song. Peniel will release his digital single 'Story of My Life' on June 19 at 6 PM on various music sites, making a comeback for his global fans.

This is Peniel's first solo release since 'Valentine' in 2021, about 3 years and 4 months ago. The new single features two tracks: the title track 'MIoBI (Make It or Break It)' and 'Come Home'.

'MIoBI' is about a bright time in someone's life, thanks to a deep relationship from the past. The song mixes rock vibes with Peniel's refreshing vocals, showing a side of him not often seen as a rapper.

'Come Home' is about a man's feelings after being betrayed by his partner. It talks about wanting the partner to come back, but also not wanting to be hurt again, using 'home' as a metaphor.

Peniel, who often writes and produces for BTOB, has also written and composed for this release, adding his unique touch.

Fans are excited to see how he will win their hearts with his new songs and style, showing a different side from his rapper image.

On June 18, a day before the release, a reaction video featuring BTOB members was posted on their official YouTube channel at 6 PM. Lee Minhyuk called 'MIoBI' "a refreshing song perfect for summer, making you want to run to the beach."

Seo Eunkwang said, "Peniel's style is very distinct, and the music is so good that it could be a BTOB song."

Lim Hyunsik added, "It's rare to find such great songs right from the start, and if I heard it while walking, I'd wonder, 'What's this song?'"

A live broadcast to celebrate the new release will also be held on BTOB's official YouTube channel at 7 PM on the same day. In this live session, Peniel will talk about his solo release and share stories while chatting with fans worldwide, adding to the excitement.

Peniel's new song 'MIoBI' will be out at 6 PM on June 19 on various music sites.

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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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