• Choi Yena Shines at Jeju 'Water Bomb', Dominates as 'Hexagonal Goddess'

    Singer Choi Yena (YENA) brought a refreshing vibe to the 'Water Bomb' event in Jeju.

    On the 13th, Choi Yena captivated the crowd with her 'Hexagonal Goddess' presence at 'Water Bomb Jeju 2024,' held at Jeju Stadium.

    Looking stylish, Choi Yena kicked off with her song 'Good Morning,' spreading bright and energetic vibes.

    She cheered on the audience, saying, "It's my first time at Water Bomb, and I'm thrilled to be here with all of you."

    Throughout the event, Choi Yena wowed with flawless live performances, including songs like 'SMARTPHONE,' 'WithOrWithOut,' 'Lemon-aid,' and a special version of 'SMILEY,' keeping the energy high.

    Her ability to connect deeply with the audience, combined with her cool stage presence and lively charisma, made 'Water Bomb Jeju 2024' an unforgettable experience.

    Debuting on the 'Water Bomb' stage, Choi Yena spread joy with her infectious energy and will continue at 'Water Bomb Yeosu 2024' on August 31 at a special stage near Yeosu Expo Sky Tower.

    Beyond her singing career, Choi Yena has showcased her versatility on Tving's original series 'High School Thriller 3' and MBC's 'Radio Star,' leaving a strong impact as a 'youth icon' at university festivals nationwide.

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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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