TWICE member Tzuyu recently shut down rumors about plastic surgery, humorously saying, "I came out of my mom's womb like this."

On November 29, a fun video featuring TWICE's Jihyo, Jeongyeon, and Tzuyu was uploaded to the Hyeri channel, where they played drinking games and shared their thoughts. The video’s description read, "I never knew drinking games could be this fun ㅎ_ㅎ."

During the video, Jeongyeon pointed out how Tzuyu has become more mature since her solo activities with "Run Away."

When Hyeri asked how Tzuyu felt preparing for it alone, Tzuyu admitted, “I thought it would be difficult, and it was, but I learned a lot. It was worth it."

Jihyo, who also had her own solo experience, shared her concern for Tzuyu, saying, "When Tzuyu said she was going to do it, I was really worried. I was afraid she'd cry alone. But the team leader told me, 'She’s doing even better than you. She’s being even braver and stronger.'"

The topic then shifted to Tzuyu's beauty, with Jeongyeon mentioning how people often assume Tzuyu has had plastic surgery because of her looks.

Hyeri chimed in, saying, “No, it doesn’t look like she’s had anything,” and Jeongyeon agreed, confirming Tzuyu hasn't had any work done.

At that moment, Tzuyu smiled and added, “I had my surgery done in my mom's womb.” This lighthearted comment instantly silenced any further doubts and left fans laughing.

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Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin’s When the Phone Rings has issued an apology for the recent controversy surrounding the mockery of sign language.

On November 29th, the drama’s production team released a statement on the viewer’s board addressing the issue. The statement began by saying, “We take the criticism about the improper handling of sign language very seriously, especially as it led to the mockery of the Deaf community and Korean sign language.”

They went on to clarify, “The drama’s theme centers around ‘communication’ between people, and there was absolutely no intention to mock or belittle sign language, which is a vital communication tool for the Deaf community.”

However, the production team admitted, “We humbly acknowledge that we did not give enough attention to the struggles of the Deaf community and the importance of Korean sign language. We will ensure that such mistakes do not happen again in the future.”

The statement also highlighted the role of sign language in the drama, saying, “Sign language plays a crucial part in the relationship between the two main characters as they learn to communicate with each other. Through their journey, we want to show the true value of sign language as an important tool that connects people.”

The production team concluded by asking for viewers' continued support, saying, “We hope you will keep watching the drama and point out any shortcomings you notice.”

Earlier, in the first episode of When the Phone Rings, which aired on November 22nd, a mistake occurred when sign language interpreter Hong Hee Joo (played by Chae Soo Bin) mistakenly used the sign for "mountain" while trying to interpret "landslide" due to a broadcast error.

This led to the sign being misunderstood as a finger gesture commonly seen as offensive, sparking backlash.

After the episode aired, a viewer posted a complaint on the viewer’s board, asking for an apology for mocking sign language.

The viewer explained that the sign for "mountain" is different from the offensive gesture and that using it in this context was hurtful to the Deaf community, as it has been used as a joke by hearing people.

The post described this as an act of discrimination and mockery, calling for a more respectful approach.

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