Actor Lee Dong Gun just opened a café in Jeju Island—and it’s already a huge hit!

On April 14, Lee Dong Gun officially opened his café ‘Oasis 80’ in Aewol-eup, Jeju. The soft opening was held a day earlier, on April 13, and fans showed up in big numbers.

To let people know, Lee Dong Gun posted through fellow celebrity Lee Sang Min’s social media, saying, “On Sunday, April 13, from 4 to 6 PM, I’ll have a soft opening for my café ‘Oasis 80.’ I’ll do my best to provide great menus and service. Please show lots of interest.”

He wanted to test the waters with a soft launch before the official opening, and it clearly worked. Stars like Lee Sang Min, who appeared with Lee Dong Gun on My Ugly Duckling, and longtime friend Goo Bon Seung came to support him.

Goo Bon Seung shared a fun message on his social media: “My dear younger brother and junior actor Lee Dong Gun is really opening a café in Aewol, Jeju. He kept saying he would… and now it’s actually happening. From what I see, it even has something like an aquarium (or is it a pool?)—it looks perfect for a sashimi place.” Fans found his post funny and sweet.

After the grand opening, the café’s official social media uploaded a video showing long lines of people waiting to get in. The place is already buzzing with attention and love from fans and locals alike.

Meanwhile, Lee Dong Gun has been showing more of his personal life lately. He was previously married to actress Jo Yoon Hee, whom he met while filming The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop. The couple had a daughter, but they divorced in 2020.

Their daughter is currently being raised by Jo Yoon Hee, but Lee Dong Gun shared that he moved to a bigger home to create a better space for his 7-year-old daughter whenever she visits.

On a recent episode of My Ugly Duckling, he revealed, “I moved from a one-room apartment to a bigger place for my daughter.”

Fans are loving this new chapter in his life, cheering him on for both his business and as a caring dad.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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