GFRIEND's Yuju narrowly avoided a dangerous moment on stage, and it left everyone in awe!

On January 9th, GFRIEND appeared on Mnet’s M Countdown to perform their new title track "Season of Memories" from their 10th-anniversary special album.

The group stunned with their powerful and graceful performance, dressed in beautiful white outfits that matched their signature style.

But right after the stage ended, Yuju surprised the audience by showing them her broken high heel. She held it up and joked, “Do you see my fighting spirit?” It turned out that the heel had snapped during the intense performance.

Despite the wardrobe malfunction, Yuju handled the situation like a true professional, continuing the dance without missing a beat.

She explained what happened, admitting, “I felt like there was a cliff while I was dancing. Suddenly, I started falling backward.” But thanks to her quick thinking and experience, she saved herself from a serious accident.

The other members praised her, saying, "What would we have done if we had to record again?" and “That was amazing. GFRIEND’s main vocalist can dance even without heels!”

GFRIEND’s Season of Memories album carries a beautiful message that their story will never end. The album includes the title track "Season of Memories" and the B-side "Always".

The members were deeply involved in creating the album, from song selection to themes and choreography, with support from Source Music and HYBE.

It was a performance to remember, and Yuju showed just how strong and skilled she really is!

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Director Kim Hyung Joo of The Match has finally shared his thoughts on Yoo Ah In’s involvement in a drug scandal, calling it a major disappointment, especially considering the actor’s role as the lead in the film.

On March 19th, the director attended a press screening and briefing for The Match at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. Alongside Kim, actors Lee Byung Hun, Ko Chang Seok, Hyun Bong Sik, Moon Jung Hee, and Jo Woo Jin were present to discuss the film.

The Match revolves around the legendary Go player Cho Hun Hyun (played by Lee Byung Hun), who, after a loss to his disciple, decides to challenge the top players again, driven by his competitive spirit. The movie is directed by Kim Hyung Joo.

Lee Byung Hun plays the iconic Go champion Cho Hun Hyun, while Yoo Ah In portrays his disciple, Lee Chang Ho.

During the event, Kim recalled the casting process, saying, "When we were casting, Lee Byung Hun was cast first. Just having him felt like we had the world, and then, getting Yoo Ah In as a bonus made me even happier."

Although filming wrapped up in 2021, Yoo Ah In's drug scandal led to the indefinite postponement of the film’s release. Now, nearly four years later, The Match is finally set to hit theaters on March 26th.

Reflecting on Yoo Ah In's scandal, Director Kim openly shared his frustration, calling it "irresponsible and disappointing" for the actor to make such a mistake as the lead.

He added, “Before being an actor, he made a mistake as a member of society and was punished, so I don’t think there’s much more to say.” Kim smiled bitterly as he spoke.

Describing the challenges he faced due to the scandal, Kim compared the experience to being trapped in "a hellish tunnel."

He said, "There was nothing I could do inside, so it was overwhelming. But now that we have the light of release, it feels like I can breathe. I’m deeply moved."

The director also shared that because Yoo Ah In was the lead actor, the film had to be released as it was, without editing. This has led some people to feel uneasy about watching the film, given the actor’s scandal.

When asked about this, Director Kim said, "Choosing and judging is up to the audience, so I can't force anything. But I hope they watch the movie as it is. I unintentionally got hurt before the release, so I hope people watch the movie warmly, as if applying ointment to a wound."

The Match will officially be released on March 26th.

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