LE SSERAFIM’s Hong Eunchae has officially stepped down from her role as the beloved MC of KBS 2TV’s Music Bank. After leading the show for 1 year and 7 months, the September 27th broadcast marked her final appearance as the 39th MC.

In an emotional farewell, Hong Eunchae shared, "Today, I’m here to say my final goodbye. I want to thank my co-host Moon Sangmin, the viewers, and FEARNOTs who brightened every Friday with me. Thanks to the incredible artists who showcased amazing performances each week, I was able to learn and grow. I will cherish these precious memories and experiences and hope to return to Music Bank in an even more impressive form. Please don’t forget your bank president, Hong Eunchae." The heartfelt message resonated with fans, and her fellow LE SSERAFIM members joined her on set to show their unwavering support, highlighting the group's close-knit bond.

After the broadcast, Eunchae further expressed her gratitude through Source Music, saying, "I want to thank everyone who supported me throughout this journey. I’m also deeply grateful to the staff who worked with me for such a long time. Having so many FEARNOTs come to my final broadcast gave me a lot of strength. I didn’t want this to be a sad day but rather one full of joy and happiness, so I tried to hold back my tears and lead the show with more energy. I received so much love as the MC of Music Bank, and it made me truly happy. Please continue to support me in the future."

In addition to stepping down from Music Bank, her web variety show, Eunchae’s Style Log, will also wrap up with a final episode airing on October 3rd, which will reflect on her time as the show’s MC.

Hong Eunchae’s vibrant and adorable energy, paired with her polished hosting skills, earned her the nickname "Baby President" among fans. From dance challenges to skits, she brought a lively charm to the show, making her first MC role a memorable one.

Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM continues to enjoy global success with their title track "CRAZY" from their 4th mini album. The song has ranked on Spotify’s "Weekly Top Songs Global" chart for four consecutive weeks, currently sitting at No. 126.

It’s also charting in 10 countries and regions, including Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong, proving its long-lasting popularity.

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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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