HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk recently made a public appearance, and fans couldn’t help but notice his drastic weight loss!

On February 20, Bang Si Hyuk attended the 64th annual Korea Economic Association (KEF) meeting at the FKI Conference Center in Yeouido, Seoul.

This marked his first time participating in the event, where he was joined by other major business figures, including Dunamu CEO Lee Seok Woo.

What grabbed everyone's attention was Bang Si Hyuk’s visibly slimmer figure. Dressed in a sharp black suit, he stepped on stage for a commemorative photo.

And netizens quickly noticed his more defined jawline and smaller frame compared to past appearances. His transformed look has since become a hot topic among K-pop fans.

Meanwhile, Bang Si Hyuk remains in the spotlight due to the ongoing contract dispute between HYBE and NewJeans.

On February 7, all five NewJeans members—Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein—announced their new group name, "NJZ", in the midst of a legal battle over their exclusive contracts.

ADOR responded by expressing disappointment, stating, "It is very unfortunate that the members made this decision unilaterally before a legal ruling."

Adding to the drama, the parents of NewJeans members claimed on February 19 that Bang Si Hyuk personally contacted U.S. industry officials to pressure the cancellation of the group’s scheduled Hong Kong concert.

This sparked heated discussions, but ADOR quickly denied the accusation, saying, "ADOR never pressured the cancellation of NewJeans' Hong Kong concert. We have also confirmed that Bang Si Hyuk had no involvement."

As the legal battle continues, Bang Si Hyuk’s appearance and the NJZ controversy remain major topics among fans!

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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