NewJeans' Minji recently opened up about her thoughts on the group’s popularity, sharing how her perspective changed thanks to their fans.

In a new photoshoot and interview with Dazed magazine, Minji showed off her versatile charm, effortlessly pulling off different styles, from bold black and white to soft pastel tones. Her natural elegance and fun personality shined throughout the shoot, capturing everyone’s attention.

During the interview, Minji got candid about how she felt when NewJeans' popularity skyrocketed. She said, "At first, I thought it was too much, more than we deserved. But when I looked into the eyes of Bunnies (NewJeans' fans) during performances, I saw how sincere their support and love were."

She went on to explain how this shifted her mindset: "At some point, I realized that it wasn’t right for me to think that way. There are people who love me no matter what, and it started to feel like there wasn't enough time to waste just worrying." This realization helped her see things differently and motivated her to keep pushing forward.

Minji also shared how this connection with fans made her want to become someone they can continue to be proud of, saying, "So now I want to work even harder to become someone I can be proud of, no matter where I am." She then added, “Saying 'thank you' doesn’t feel enough to express how grateful I am,” showing her deep appreciation for their love and support.

Fans can find the full pictorial and interview in the November issue of Dazed, as well as on their official website and social media channels.

Minji’s heartfelt words are a reminder of how much her fans mean to her, and her dedication to always giving her best shines through!

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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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