Song Jiwoo is stepping into a new and exciting role as the young Kim Jiyeon in the upcoming SBS drama Gwigung, and fans can't wait to see her shine!

In a recent announcement, Song Jiwoo's agency, Incode Entertainment, confirmed that she will play the childhood version of Yeori, a character portrayed by Kim Jiyeon, in the highly anticipated fantasy romantic comedy drama Gwigung. The drama is set to air in 2025, and the excitement is already building.

Gwigung, written by Yoon Soo-jung and directed by Yoon Seong-sik, follows the story of Yeori, a shaman who refuses to embrace her destiny as a medium, and her first love, Yoon Gap (played by Yook Sungjae). The couple's lives take a dramatic turn when they confront an evil, cursed serpent spirit, Kang Cheol, trapped in Yoon Gap’s body and seeking revenge against the royal family. The drama promises a thrilling mix of romance, fantasy, and action.

As the younger version of Yeori, Song Jiwoo will portray a girl with mystical powers, influenced by her famous grandmother, a renowned shaman. However, Yeori’s life is turned upside down when she becomes involved with an unmovable serpent spirit that couldn't become a dragon. This leads her on a chaotic journey filled with twists and turns.

Despite her young age, Song Jiwoo has already proven her acting skills in popular dramas like Itaewon Class, Record of Youth, Happiness, and Extraordinary Attorney Woo, as well as movies such as Not Out and Neulbom Garden. With Gwigung, Song Jiwoo is set to challenge herself in her first historical drama role, and fans are eager to see her portray the extraordinary Yeori with mystical powers.

With a star-studded cast, including Yook Sungjae, Kim Jiyeon, and Kim Jihoon, Gwigung is already one of the most highly anticipated dramas of 2025. Song Jiwoo's exciting new role has only added to the hype.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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