• ILLIT Shows Off Unpredictable Charm as ‘Mischievous Princesses’ in Paris for Vogue Korea

    The global K-pop group ILLIT (YoonA, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha) is stealing hearts with their unpredictable and endless charm. On October 22, Vogue Korea dropped the digital cover and photos for its November issue, featuring the girls of ILLIT.

    The photoshoot, taken in Paris during Fashion Week, captures ILLIT’s transformation into ‘mischievous princesses’ with stunning backdrops. Some of the photos show the members striking bold poses with fierce gazes, while others highlight their free-spirited and elegant side, set against a vintage background.

    The unit shots, where the group was split into two teams, left a strong impression as well. YoonA, Minju, and Iroha gave off a dreamy yet chic vibe, while Moka and Wonhee showed off their cute and lovely chemistry.

    In addition to the photoshoot, ILLIT teamed up with Vogue Korea and Apple Music for a special project. They launched the ‘Vogue X ILLIT Music Project’ playlist on October 19, where each member personally chose songs they cherish. The playlist also features the photos from their Vogue shoot as the cover image.

    Meanwhile, ILLIT made their highly anticipated comeback on October 21 with their second mini-album, I’LL LIKE YOU. The music video for their title track Cherish (My Love) hit over 10 million views in just 16 hours, breaking their previous record.

    The album sold around 300,000 copies on the first day and all the tracks landed on Melon’s ‘Hot 100,’ showing ILLIT’s growing power in both album sales and streaming charts.

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  • Actress Surprises Fans with Pregnancy Announcement at Drama Press Conference, "They Changed My Character for Me"

    At a recent press conference for the new KBS Joy drama Sorry Not Sorry, actress Gong Min Jung made a surprising announcement that caught everyone off guard.

    On December 2, during the production event for the romantic comedy, Gong Min Jung revealed, "I am currently pregnant, and childbirth is just around the corner," leaving the audience in shock.

    The news was shared after host Oh Hyo Joo mentioned that Gong Min Jung had something special to announce.

    Gong Min Jung then took the microphone and surprised everyone, saying, "Just like my character, I am currently pregnant and expecting soon."

    She went on to explain, “After announcing my marriage, I found out I was pregnant, and it made choosing new projects a bit tricky. Originally, my character in Sorry Not Sorry wasn’t pregnant, but the production team kindly changed the role for me.”

    The actress shared her deep connection to her character, Choi Hana, saying, "I really empathized with her, and adding the pregnancy aspect made me feel like I could truly represent the experiences of a mother. That’s when I decided to join the project."

    She ended her announcement by thanking everyone for their support, saying, "Thanks to everyone’s consideration, I’m filming in a stable and enjoyable environment. Although this is a sudden announcement, I hope you’ll see it positively."

    Gong Min Jung plays alongside Jeon So Min, who stars as Ji Song Yi in Sorry Not Sorry. The drama follows Ji Song Yi, a single woman facing tough times after a breakup, dealing with a mortgage and balancing multiple jobs.

    The drama also stars Jang Hee Ryung, Choi Daniel, and Kim Moo Jin. Sorry Not Sorry premieres on December 5, airing every Thursday at 9 PM.

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