Yoona, a member of Girls' Generation and actress, has opened up about her feelings on stepping down as MC for MBC Gayo Daejejun after 10 incredible years!

In a recent video uploaded on January 7 to Hyeri’s YouTube channel, Hyel’s Club, Yoona reflected on her time as the beloved MC for the year-end show and shared what it means to leave after a decade-long run. Her final show, the 2024 MBC Gayo Daejejun WANNABE, marked the end of an era.

Yoona expressed, "Every year at the end of the year, I was always in a dress, counting down. Now that I won’t be doing it, I wonder, 'What will this year’s end of the year feel like?' I’m curious. I think it will feel strange, and a little empty."

She continued, "Every time I did Gayo Daejejun, I used to say, 'I want to complete at least 10 years.' And I really did complete 10 years. I’m so happy and think it’s really cool." Yoona then added, "When you accomplish something for 10 years, it makes me feel like I’ve become a professional in this field."

Yoona began her role as the main MC for MBC Gayo Daejejun in 2015, quickly becoming a staple of the show. However, after the December 31st recording for the 2024 MBC Gayo Daejejun WANNABE, Yoona decided to step down from the role.

Through her agency, Yoona shared, "I’ve reached my 10th year as the MC for MBC Gayo Daejejun. 10 years is a significant period, and it has been meaningful to spend this time. I’m grateful to everyone who was with me, and I ask for your support for the final show in 2024, which will remain a warm memory for me."

Fans are sure to miss Yoona’s bright presence as the MC, but her legacy in the role will surely remain cherished.

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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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