Rapper Swings is stepping into the world of acting!

On January 11, Swings surprised fans by sharing a video of himself practicing a scene from the critically acclaimed film Burning (2018, directed by Lee Chang Dong) at an acting academy. Swings delivered an intense performance while analyzing the scene with passion and depth.

The day before, on January 10, Swings had already hinted at this new chapter. He shared, “I’ve been taking acting classes for a month now, and I’m doing this every day. It’s so much fun! I’ll share clips occasionally, so please look forward to them.”

What caught even more attention was when Swings addressed rumors about Squid Game 2. He reposted an article titled “Swings Enrolls in Acting School After Missing Out on Squid Game 2 Casting” and clarified, “I’m really grateful, but actually, I started acting lessons a month before that. So it’s not as urgent as it sounds.”

This comes after Squid Game 2 director Hwang Dong Hyuk recently revealed that T.O.P (Choi Seung Hyun) was cast as the character Thanos. He also admitted, “I considered friends like Swings for the role but couldn’t fully trust their acting ability.”

While netizens speculated that Swings’ acting lessons might have been fueled by this missed opportunity, the rapper is clearly moving forward with determination.

Fans are already cheering him on, with comments like, “Swings is proving there’s nothing he can’t do,” “His commitment to learning is inspiring,” “Let’s aim for Hollywood next!” and “We’re rooting for your success!”

Could we be seeing Swings take on major acting roles soon? Only time will tell, but his journey is already turning heads!

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Yujeong, former member of BB Girls, has officially made her solo debut, marking a new chapter in her career!

On January 19th, Yujeong appeared on MBC's King of Masked Singer, where she faced off against the reigning champion, "Flower-scented Perfume", in a thrilling second-round match.

Yujeong, performing under the name "Handbell", sang Na Yoon Kwon's "Expectation", but despite her efforts and praise from the original artist, she didn’t make it to the third round, earning 79 votes.

It was then revealed that the talented "Handbell" was none other than Yoojung, the star behind BB Girls' iconic "Rollin’" chart reversal.

After leaving BB Girls in April 2024, Yoojung has been pursuing her solo career, and King of Masked Singer marked her first solo stage performance. She confessed, "I realized I’ve never sung alone on stage since debut. It’s really nerve-wracking."

During the show, the MC praised Yoojung for her contribution to BB Girls’ success, especially the viral hit “Rollin’” and her memorable "Kkobukjwa" laugh, which helped the group rise to fame.

However, Yujeong humbly gave credit to all the members, saying, "I don’t think it was just me, but all the members worked hard for it. I have a loud laugh, and when I was in school, I often got scolded by teachers. I think people loved me because my laughter made them smile, so I will keep laughing more in the future."

Yujeong also shared a touching moment from her time with BB Girls, recalling a special fan gift from a soldier. "

"There was a soldier who drew my face exactly the same and gave it to me as a gift. I cried a lot looking at the pencil marks and eraser marks all over the paper. I was so grateful," she said.

Looking ahead, Yujeong is ready for her solo journey, sharing, "I’m preparing a solo album. I’m also challenging myself with various variety shows, MC roles, and acting, so I hope you will continue to watch and support me."

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