Lovelyz's Lee Mi Joo has officially acknowledged her breakup with soccer player Song Bum Geun.

On the February 1st episode of MBC’s "Hangout With Yoo", Mi Joo’s breakup naturally became a hot topic among the cast.

While watching a lonely flock of ducks floating on the river, Mi Joo sighed and said, "Birds must love their freedom… Don’t leave me feeling too lonely. I’m fine." She then playfully sniffled, hinting at her emotions.

Her fellow cast members quickly surrounded her with support. Joo Woo Jae comforted her, saying, "Mi Joo, it’s okay!"

Meanwhile, Yoo Jae Suk couldn’t help but tease when he saw the numerous plush dolls hanging from Mi Joo’s bag, joking, "Isn’t that too many? It really shows your emotions right now—pure chaos!"

Joo Woo Jae added, "It makes sense, though. When something that was always by your side is suddenly gone, you feel that absence." Haha agreed, saying, "Yeah, it feels empty."

Lee Yi Kyung then referenced Mi Joo’s agency’s official statement on the breakup, telling Yoo Jae Suk, "Hyung! They said it's her private life."

Yoo Jae Suk played along, saying, "Since it's her personal life, we won’t dig too deep. We’ve got enough on our plates, anyway." He then tried to lift the mood, adding, "But honestly, it feels like we came to Ganghwa Island because of Mi Joo. When you're feeling this way, it’s best to go somewhere with nice scenery and good company."

Joo Woo Jae made sure Mi Joo didn’t feel left out, insisting, "Don’t stand off to the side—come to the center so you don’t feel lonely." He then gently nudged her into the middle of the group, making everyone laugh.

Mi Joo and Song Bum Geun publicly confirmed their relationship in April last year, but sadly, their romance has now come to an end. Fans are sending Mi Joo love and support as she moves forward!

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With the Kim Soo Hyun controversy still making headlines, Disney+’s upcoming series Knockoff, originally planned for next month, is now facing uncertainty.

Fans and industry insiders are frustrated as Disney+ has remained silent for over two weeks, making no official statement or decision.

Knockoff began production in July last year as the follow-up to Hyper Knife and wrapped up filming earlier this year. The series was planned as a two-season project, with Season 1 originally set to premiere in April.

However, due to the ongoing scandal surrounding Kim Soo Hyun, its release now seems impossible. The drama tells the story of a man whose life changes drastically after the IMF crisis, turning from an ordinary office worker into a powerful figure in the global counterfeit market.

What’s frustrating many is Disney+’s lack of response. Despite more than ten days passing since the controversy began, the platform has yet to make any announcement regarding the drama’s fate, leaving sponsors and actors' agencies in limbo.

People are now comparing Disney+’s inaction to Netflix’s swift handling of Yoo Ah-in’s drug scandal. The Match, starring Lee Byung-hun and Yoo Ah-in, was set for a Netflix release last year after finishing filming in 2021. But when Yoo Ah-in became embroiled in a legal investigation, Netflix quickly postponed its release indefinitely.

Netflix took immediate action, pressuring the film’s distributor, Acemaker Movieworks, to the point of almost canceling the contract before transferring distribution rights to By4M Studio. The film is now set for a theatrical release on the 26th.

Netflix also made proactive moves in other projects. In the 12-episode drama Goodbye Earth, Yoo Ah-in’s role was significantly reduced, though the series still failed to impress audiences. For Hellbound Season 2, Netflix swiftly replaced Yoo Ah-in with Kim Sung-cheol despite his praised performance in Season 1.

With Netflix taking such decisive actions, Disney+’s continued silence is only adding to the frustration. Many are now wondering—will Disney+ finally address the issue, or will Knockoff be stuck in limbo forever?

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