[SBS Star] Joo Woo Jae Complains About Long-Buried Past Coming to Light with Byeon Woo-seok's Fame

Model Joo Woo Jae playfully complained about his hidden past being unveiled due to model-turned-actor Byeon Woo-seok's rising fame. On the June 8 episode of MBC's television show Hangout with Yoo, the members were seen holding a flea market. While discussing clothes and accessories, Joo Woo Jae mentioned the popularity of his close friends Byeon Woo-seok and model-turned-actor Jang Ki Yong. Yu Jae Seok said to Joo Woo Jae, You've been in the spotlight lately as Woo-seok's popularity has risen. I saw photos from your old modeling days the other day. In response, Joo Woo Jae expressed his mixed feelings, saying, As Woo-seok and Ki Yong have become really popular these days, I'm also getting more attention. My hidden past is unwantedly being uncovered at the moment, with a bitter smile. Referring to an old photo of Joo Woo Jae, Byeon Woo-seok and Jang Ki Yong taken together, Yu Jae Seok joked, Why are you in there anyway? By the way, the photo kind of looks like a scene from a high school horror movie, causing everyone to laugh. Among Byeon Woo-seok's fans, there is a saying that where there is Byeon Woo-seok, there is Joo Woo Jae, calling it the Woo Jae ghost story. Mijoo commented, You must feel a bit upset because people don't like you in the same way as they like them. This comment made Joo Woo Jae burst into laughter; he then tried to pretend to be okay, saying, It's fine. I'm not upset at all. Yy Jae Seok then told him, Just so you know, HAHA here genuinely loves Woo-seok. He really likes him. HAHA explained, Oh, I've met him recently, and he was such a great guy. Joo Woo Jae bluntly said to HAHA, You always just attach yourself to anyone who's popular, regardless of their personality! (Credit= MBC Hangout with Yoo, tvN Lovely Runner) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] Jeong Ye In Talks About Witnessing K-Pop Stars Exchanging Notes at 'Idol Championships'

Disbanded K-pop girl group Lovelyz's member Jeong Ye In stated that she witnessed K-pop stars secretly exchanging notes at Idol Star Athletics Championships. On June 6, Jeong Ye In joined entertainer Tak Jae Hoon's YouTube show as a guest. During the episode, Tak Jae Hoon asked Jeong Ye In about the atmosphere on MBC's past television show Idol Star Athletics Championships. He inquired, Some K-pop stars say there's a lot of secret flirting and eye contact exchanged during the filming of the show. Is that true? Jeong Ye In responded with a sad expression, Unfortunately, I've never experienced that myself. No one flirted with me during the shooting. I'm pretty sad about that, actually. Tak Jae Hoon then asked, What about the other members of your group? Have they experienced it? Jeong Ye In laughed and replied, I'm not sure. We never really talked about those things, so I don't know. But I have seen some K-pop stars exchanging notes while filming. She added with a chuckle, We, Lovelyz members, used to always say, 'Let's not date at all.' But now, we're all like, 'We need to meet good guys and get married soon.' I haven't found a nice guy yet though. When Tak Jae Hoon asked about her type, Jeong Ye In explained, Someone who's funny, has a good sense of humor that matches mine, is broad-minded, and very stable. She then emphasized, Looks aren't important to me, while glancing at the sub-host Shin Kyu-jin. Shin Kyu-jin immediately complained, Hey, why did you look at me while you said that?! making Jeong Ye In and Tak Jae Hoon burst out laughing. (Credit= '노빠꾸탁재훈' YouTube, MBC Idol Star Athletics Championships) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] Chun Woo Hee Tells Her Early-Day Struggles Where She Was Rejected Due to Her Appearance

Actress Chun Woo Hee recounted her early struggles when she repeatedly failed auditions because of her appearance. Chun Woo Hee guested on the June 5 broadcast of tvN's talk show 'You Quiz on the Block', hosted by entertainers Yu Jae Seok and Cho Se Ho. During the show, Yu Jae Seok asked Chun Woo Hee, What made you pursue an acting career? Was there a specific moment? She replied, Back in high school, I followed my friend to join an acting class and learned how fun acting can be. I realized I had found something I would truly enjoy. When I started auditioning for roles, I always made it to the finals but never passed. I was told that my acting was phenomenal but that my face was too typical. , Chun Woo Hee added. When Yu Jae Seok and Cho Se Ho wondered what that expression meant, Chun Woo Hee said, Back then, I was often told, 'You can't become an actor. You're ugly.'. Being rejected in auditions for reasons unrelated to your acting abilities must have been disappointing. , Yu Jae Seok commented. Yeah, but it didn't affect me. , Chun Woo Hee said, I'm not the type who would think, 'This is too hard.', in that situation. Instead, I thought, 'All these obstacles must mean that I'm destined for greatness!'. I was working part-time at my parents' restaurant at the time. While working, I recalled what happened and thought, 'My life keeps getting more eventful. That's exciting.', 'Good to have another interesting episode in my life.'. , she added with a chuckle. Chun Woo Hee continued, Then I thought about what I needed to do to get through auditions. It was time for me to examine myself objectively. I tried to figure out my strengths and which position I would be in the industry. I looked online for every single Korean actor around my age. None of them had a similar vibe as me. Since I was young at that point, I made a childish conclusion that I would either become huge or never make it. , she added, revealing that she independently created her portfolio to pave her path. (Credit= tvN You Quiz on the Block) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] Park Bo Gum Expresses Happiness About 'Record of Youth' Byeon Woo-seok's Rise to Fame

Actor Park Bo Gum shares his happiness about his Record of Youth co-star Byeon Woo-seok rising to fame after starring in Lovely Runner. On June 4, Park Bo Gum sat down for an interview with the press to discuss his new movie Wonderland. Known for maintaining strong friendships with his co-stars from past projects, Park Bo Gum invited Byeon Woo-seok, his co-star from the 2020 series Record of Youth, along with other cast members from previous projects, to the VIP premiere of Wonderland on May 31. He specifically mentioned inviting Byeon Woo-seok to the VIP premiere of Wonderland during the interview. Park Bo Gum said with a smile, Woo-seok told me he enjoyed 'Wonderland' very much and found it touching. His words made me happy. Reflecting on their time filming Record of Youth, he added, I had a lot of fun filming with Woo-seok. The story of 'Record of Youth' felt like it was his story, actually, so I felt happy for him. In Record of Youth, a story about the growth of young people striving to achieve their dreams and find love without succumbing to the harsh realities, Park Bo Gum and Byeon Woo-seok played the roles of model-turned-actors Sa Hye-jun and Won Hae-hyo. He then continued to applaud Byeon Woo-seok, who successfully transitioned from being a model to an actor. The actor also mentioned, We talked just the other day, and Woo-seok told me to take good care of my health. Park Bo Gum then expressed his happiness about Byeon Woo-seok's rising popularity, saying with a smile, I'm really glad he's doing so well. Byeon Woo-seok is currently one of the hottest actors in Korea; he went from being relatively unknown to famous within just a few months with his role of Ryu Sun-jae in tvN's recently-ended series Lovely Runner. (Credit= Ace Makers, tvN Record of Youth) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] No Wonder She's So Thin! Everybody Is Shocked to Hear How Little WINTER's Family Eats

WINTER of K-pop girl group aespa shared stories of growing up in a family of small eaters. On May 30, WINTER and another aespa member KARINA appeared as guests on YouTube show Pinggyego. During the conversation, host Yu Jae Seok and KARINA excitedly talked about food, prompting Yu Jae Seok to ask WINTER about her appetite. WINTER replied, It's funny because I never had a big appetite. I've always been skinny, and my mom constantly told me to eat when I was young. Whenever she did, I'd think, 'I eat every day. Why does she keep telling me to eat? I'm so tired of eating.' I never really liked eating that much. My mom worried about my lack of appetite, but I developed more appetite after joining SM Entertainment. She continued, My family in fact hardly eats at all. We all have no real desire for food; we just eat enough to fill our stomachs when we're hungry. Everyone in my family eats very little, and we only make small portions for each meal. WINTER added, When I went home during my trainee days with a bigger appetite, I really wanted some fish cake soup. But my mom only prepared as many fish cake skewers as there were people. That's standard. Her thoughts are usually like, 'If it's not enough, I'll just make more later. But it's probably enough. I mean, are you going to eat more than one? Can you?' WINTER also mentioned, Four of us can't even finish one whole fried chicken together. We always had leftover pizza even if we ordered the smallest size. Before joining SM Entertainment, I could only eat one or two bites of everything because I'd get sick of it, so I didn't bother eating more. KARINA, known for her big appetite, humorously responded, I don't get it. If you get tired of fried chicken, you can just switch to the spicy one. Order half-and-half in the first place. What's the issue? You have to switch between two flavors as you eat. That's what you do when you get sick of one, not completely stop eating it! making Yu Jae Seok laugh. After watching this video, many left comments expressing their surprise at how little WINTER's family eats. Their comments included, Really? The whole family eats that little? Now we know why WINTER is so thin, That's crazy. Is that really a family's portion? That's unbelievable, They eat so little, and KARINA's half-and-half chicken comment was so funny. Our thoughts=Karina's thoughts! LOL, and more. (Credit= '뜬뜬 DdeunDdeun' YouTube) (SBS Star)