• Lovelyz in Tears at First Full Group Performance in 3 Years, "Thank You for Not Forgetting Us"

    Lovelyz couldn't hold back their tears during their first full group performance in three years.

    On June 25th, MBC's 'Hangout with Yoo' aired the second part of "Our Festival," featuring the beloved girl group.

    In this special episode, Lovelyz performed as a full group for the first time in three years. They delighted fans with songs like "Hi~," "Destiny," and "Ah-Choo."

    After their performance, Lovelyz greeted their fans with a heartfelt, "Hello, we are Lovelyz." Seeing their fans with tears in their eyes, the members gently comforted them, saying, "They're crying. What should we do… don't cry."

    Host Yoo Jae Suk shared, "We were also moved, but so many people have been waiting for Lovelyz's full group performance." This touching moment made the Lovelyz members emotional, and they started crying too.

    Mijoo noticed her members' tears and handed out tissues, asking, "Who's crying like this? Are you okay?" as she comforted them.

    Lovelyz's Jiae, with tears in her eyes, expressed her gratitude, "I really want to thank the 'Hangout with Yoo' team for giving us this opportunity to perform on stage again."

     Sujeong added, "During 'Ah-Choo,' not only our fans but everyone here was singing along, and I felt like I was going to cry. Thank you so much for not forgetting our song and singing with us," she said, getting choked up.

    Yein shared, "Since we don't perform on stage often anymore, we haven't had the chance to say, 'Make some noise!' But it felt so good to shout 'Make some noise!'"

    Jin reflected, "Being with the members felt like we had seen each other just yesterday, but seeing the fans cry made me emotional. I hope this wonderful opportunity allows us to come together again."

    A surprise message from Lovelyz's producer Yoon Sang was also delivered. Yoon Sang said, "I can't believe it's been 10 years, but I sincerely congratulate you more than anyone else. I hope this will be a fantastic stage where you can show everything you've been hiding all this time. I look forward to seeing you in the recording studio again as good friends," cheering on Lovelyz.

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  • Hwanhee’s Agency Hits Back Against Shocking Claims of Favoritism on ‘King of Singers Season 2’—Vows to Defend His Reputation

    Hwanhee's agency, BT Entertainment, is firing back after serious fairness allegations were raised regarding the popular show ‘King of Singers Season 2’. They’ve denied all accusations and promised strong legal action for defamation.

    On February 5th, the agency issued a statement through their official fan cafe, saying, “We want to correct the false claims.”

    They explained that Hwanhee was initially approached to join the show in August 2024 by the production team. However, after checking with the event planning company, Dion Communication, they confirmed Hwanhee had no connection to the show or any related performances.

    Despite this, the agency pointed out that certain media outlets published unverified articles, wrongly suggesting that Hwanhee’s involvement could compromise the fairness of the program.

    BT Entertainment was quick to defend their artist, stressing the damage done to both Hwanhee's reputation and the agency itself due to these false claims. They added, "This has caused great harm to Hwanhee, who joined the program after careful consideration."

    The statement didn’t stop there. BT Entertainment made it clear that they won’t stand for any further defamation. They said, “We are taking legal action against these baseless reports” and emphasized their commitment to protecting Hwanhee from any further harm.

    They also reassured their fans, stating, “We will take swift action against any future misinformation to avoid any further harm to Hwanhee and his supporters.”

    This controversy started after a media outlet raised concerns on January 23rd about Hwanhee’s participation in the show. The report claimed that BT Entertainment’s CEO, who is also a director at Dion Communication, had invested 1.1 billion KRW in the ‘King of Singers Season 2’ concert, leading to suspicions of favoritism towards certain contestants.

    In the meantime, ‘King of Singers Season 2’ continues its intense competition, with Hwanhee making it to the semifinals. Fans are watching closely as he currently holds 1st place in the first round of the semifinals, cementing his position as a strong contender to represent Korea in the Korea-Japan King of Kings battle.

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