aespa member Winter opened up about her trip to an amusement park for some much-needed fun while preparing for a concert.

On November 3, Winter was a guest on the online show BDNS, where she chatted with host Moon Sang Hoon.

When asked if she enjoys walking, Winter said, “Yes! I really love it. I get bored easily, so if I have a set route, I like to explore side paths or try new trails.”

During her walks, Winter often thinks about singing rather than anything else. She shared her current favorite songs, saying, “It changes with my mood, but lately, I really like ‘Baekya’ by Jit Ssenior and ‘Fairy of Shampoo’ by Wa Light and Salt.”

Talking about her free time, Winter explained, “When I’m resting alone, I like to make plans. But I usually plan too much. My goal is to avoid over-scheduling myself.” She added, “Since I can’t relax too much in this job, going out to have fun with the members and visiting amusement parks feels like a real holiday.”

When asked about her amusement park experience, Winter recalled, “Before the concert, practicing all the time can get stressful with everything to memorize. So, I asked one of the dancers, ‘Shall we go to the amusement park?’ We wore hats and masks on the rides, and it was really healing.”

Moon Sang Hoon responded, “If I were in aespa, I’d feel the thrill of the rides and the excitement of whether people would recognize me.” Winter laughed, remembering, “We waited in line for over two hours, and no one recognized me at all!”

She was also asked if aespa gathers to cheer each other on before performances like athletes. Winter replied, “Not really before recording. But just before going on stage, we shout ‘Ah~!’ and run around a bit.”

Meanwhile, Winter and aespa recently released their fifth mini-album, Whiplash.

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Actor Chun Jung Myung has opened up about a devastating betrayal by his former manager, who swindled tens of billions of won from his family. The former manager, who had been trusted like family, is now serving prison time for his actions.

In the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung shared the shocking details of his financial fraud ordeal with fellow cast members Lee Sang Min and Kim Heechul.

He explained, "I was financially defrauded by the manager I had worked with for 16 years since my debut. He forged documents to steal money and even caused huge financial losses for my parents."

A close source confirmed on December 9, "The manager mentioned on the show ultimately couldn’t repay the damages and is now serving his prison sentence for fraud."

The source also revealed that Chun Jung Myung suffered losses in the tens of billions of won. The emotional toll was severe, leading to social anxiety, and he even considered retiring from the entertainment industry due to the devastating betrayal.

Chun Jung Myung debuted in 1999 with the drama School 2 and became a household name with roles in Beijing, My Love, Fashion 70s, and What's Up Fox? However, after his role in the 2019 drama Urban Cops: KCSI, he suddenly disappeared from the spotlight, sparking concerns from fans.

An entertainment agency CEO weighed in, saying, "Celebrities, especially those with limited real-world experience, are vulnerable to scams because of their public status. Some get trapped and lose vast amounts of money after being used as figureheads."

An entertainment law expert added, "Fraud cases are tricky because proving the intent to steal is difficult. If someone makes an enticing offer, always ask, ‘Why me and not them?’ Skepticism is key."

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