Actor Ryu Jun Yeol is set to be a new MC for the 'AAA 2024' awards ceremony! He will co-host the 9th Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2024) alongside Jang Wonyoung from IVE and Sung Han Bin from ZEROBASEONE. The big event will take place on December 27 at the IMPACT Challenger Hall 1-2 in Bangkok, Thailand.

This is Ryu Jun Yeol's first time hosting the Asia Artist Awards. Known for his charm and hosting skills, along with his strong English ability, he is ready to make 'AAA 2024' a memorable night, celebrating top actors and K-POP stars.

Ryu Jun Yeol has previously made a mark as the MC for the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in 2022. He also served as a jury member for the 'Actor of the Year' award at the recent Busan International Film Festival. His impressive acting skills across different genres have fans excited to see him as an MC for this integrated awards show.

The Asia Artist Awards, first held in 2016, is Korea's first award ceremony that honors both actors and singers. Every year, it draws global fans with its glamorous lineup and unique performances, solidifying its reputation as the top global awards show.

'AAA 2024' is hosted by Star News, with the AAA organizing committee, MOTIVE PRODUCTION, and BOX LIVE working together to bring this event to life. MOTIVE PRODUCTION specializes in planning and producing performances, while BOX LIVE focuses on event planning for concerts and music festivals in Asia, Australia, and North America.

So far, confirmed participants in the singer category for 'AAA 2024' include NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, BIBI, SUHO, ZEROBASEONE, KISS OF LIFE, WHIB, NCT 127, QWER, TWS, WayV, and &TEAM (listed alphabetically). In the actor category, stars like Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Hye Yoon, Park Min Young, Byeon Woo Seok, Ahn Bo Hyun, and Jang Da Ah are set to attend, creating buzz for the awards ceremony. More participants from both categories will be announced soon!

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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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