Baby V.O.X’s Lee Hee Jin had fans buzzing when her past visuals were compared to NewJeans’ Minji.

On January 24, MBC’s Point of Omniscient Interfere released a preview for its upcoming January 25 episode titled, “A Nostalgic Trip with Baby V.O.X Members. What Do They Say About Their First Meetings?” The teaser showed the legendary girl group gathering and reflecting on their early days.

During the reunion, Shim Eun Jin couldn’t stop praising Lee Hee Jin, saying, “She was so fair and beautiful.” Their choreographer even added, “Hee Jin’s old videos are no joke. Everyone says she looks like NewJeans’ Minji”.

Kim E-Z backed up the compliments, saying, “She was really beautiful.” Shim Eun Jin agreed, saying, “She was so stunning back then”. A flashback of Lee Hee Jin’s youthful and angelic visuals was shown, leaving her laughing shyly.

The group also reminisced about their first impressions of each other. Yoon Eun Hye shared a sweet memory about Kan Mi Yeon, saying, “Mi Yeon unnie was super cute when I first met her”.

Shim Eun Jin added, “Mi Yeon had these curtain bangs back then.” A nostalgic clip of Kan Mi Yeon’s adorable past look with curtain bangs made everyone laugh.

Shim Eun Jin also recalled her first meeting with Yoon Eun Hye. “No one told us a new member was coming. I walked into the room, and there she was, sitting on the bed. She stood up and said, ‘Hello, unnie!’ I didn’t even know who she was. She was so young, I thought she was someone’s daughter”.

A throwback clip of Yoon Eun Hye as a middle schooler made fans smile. Yoon Eun Hye humorously added, “I wish someone had introduced me. I was just sitting there when the unnies walked in.”

Fans can look forward to seeing Baby V.O.X share their lives as a complete group on the January 25 episode of Point of Omniscient Interfere, showcasing their timeless beauty that rivals today’s idols.

The group recently reunited for the first time in 14 years, performing at the 2024 KBS Song Festival Global Festival. Their comeback created massive excitement, and fans begged for encore performances.

Baby V.O.X has hinted at a special project to repay the love, including filming a new performance music video, which has fans eagerly waiting for more updates.

Will Baby V.O.X continue to capture hearts across generations? Stay tuned!

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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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