• SHINee's Minho Reflects on His Marine Service: "I Regretted It Right Away"

    SHINee’s Minho opened up about his experience in the military, sharing both the struggles and the valuable lessons he learned during his time in the Marines.

    On November 8, Minho appeared as a guest on KBS 2TV’s The Seasons - Lee Young Ji's Rainbow alongside other guests like Tomorrow X Together, Touched, and Yoo Byung Jae.

    During the show, Lee Young Ji asked Minho if his time in the Marines was difficult, to which Minho admitted, "Honestly, I wanted to go somewhere with real training, a place where I could push myself to my limits. But from the second day, I started regretting it. I thought, 'Why did I do this to myself?' But looking back, it was a valuable experience because I worked hard."

    Minho also revealed that whenever he faces challenges in his life, he finds comfort in singing military songs in his head.

    He recalled a moment when he was promoting his solo album and wondered if it was okay to sing a military song.

    He then passionately performed Run Like a Lion, a song he fondly associates with his time in the military.

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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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