KISS OF LIFE member Julie recently opened up about a funny experience she had due to cultural differences while living in Korea.

In the upcoming episode of JTBC's "Knowing Bros," airing on November 2nd, special guests Brian, Sam Hammington, Julie, and Natty will share their unique experiences in Korea, promising to entertain viewers with their stories.

During the episode, Natty talks about how her dance video from her last appearance on "Knowing Brothers" caught a lot of attention, even leading to a collaboration offer from Jay Park.

In a playful moment, Julie jokes about feeling jealous, saying, "I was almost brought to tears because I was so jealous that only Natty got to appear on 'Knowing Bros.'" She adds that this has motivated her to work even harder during the recording.

Julie, who moved to Korea from Hawaii, recalls a moment on the subway shortly after arriving when she felt treated oddly, highlighting how cultural differences can sometimes lead to misunderstandings.

Sam Hammington, who has lived in Korea for 22 years, shares a memory from his early days, saying, "When I was a rookie, I drank cold donggulre cha (herbal tea) every day."

He also talks about how waiting room culture has changed over the years, humorously noting, "It seems that the younger generation doesn't value manners as much as we did," which gets a good laugh from everyone on set.

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Former AOA member Kwon Mina has shared a deeply emotional and heartbreaking update with her fans.

On January 20, Kwon Mina took to Instagram to reveal some difficult news. "I have some upsetting and heartbreaking news to share", she wrote, explaining that her dog, Mochi, had been diagnosed with malignant cancer.

She shared that a lump had been growing on her dog’s leg for years, and despite undergoing several surgeries, it kept coming back. Sadly, the latest diagnosis confirmed it was cancerous.

Kwon Mina’s post continued, "The pain is expected to get worse, and the doctor told me to prepare myself to say goodbye to Mochi, as she will suffer a lot."

She added, "Today, I can’t stop crying, and my heart feels like it’s breaking. I’m looking into options like anesthesia, euthanasia, and funeral arrangements so that she can pass without pain."

She reached out to her followers for advice, asking, "If anyone knows a better solution, please let me know."

Kwon Mina debuted in 2012 as a member of the popular girl group AOA. The group achieved great success with hits like "Heart Attack," "Bingle Bangle," "Like a Cat," and "Miniskirt".

However, in 2020, Kwon Mina opened up about being bullied by her AOA members, leading to the group’s eventual disbandment.

In a more positive update, Kwon Mina also announced on January 15 that she has started a new chapter in her career.

She will be working as a consultant at a dermatology clinic near Sicheong Station, which is set to open in March, signaling her fresh start after a difficult year.

Fans have rallied around Kwon Mina with messages of support as she navigates this emotional time.

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