[SBS Star] Park Ha Seon Shares How She Keeps Herself Calm During Fights with Ryu Soo Young

Actress Park Ha Seon shared that she purposely chooses to message her husband actor Ryu Soo Young when she is angry, instead of having a face-to-face talk. On April 18 episode of JTBC's television show Refresh, Park Ha Seon revealed the method of resolving conflicts with Ryu Soo Young. On the broadcast that day, a solution to their constant conflict was provided to a married couple who always exchange harsh words with one another. A psychiatrist conducted a psychological assessment on this couple first, and then said the following: Speak to each other using honorifics. The wife responded though, We tried that before, but we always mix in jokes into the things we say to each other, so it's really difficult to do that. The psychiatrist commented, You may say those things as a joke, but there are likely sincere feelings and subconscious thoughts intertwined within them. After receiving advice from the psychiatrist, the couple began using honorifics when addressing each other in their conversations. Despite their efforts, they continued exchanging insults, but now in honorific language. So, they chose to communicate by writing things down, following the psychiatrist's advice to continue the conversation through written notes instead of speaking. Watching this couple, Park Ha Seon said, If I have something I really want to say, but feel like we might argue, I use KakaoTalk (mobile messenger) to talk to my husband. He doesn't like it much, but I don't want to get angry or shout in front of our child, so I write things down. That makes us fight less. Another host Kim Sae-rom agreed, stating, That's true. That gives me time to reconsider everything and sort out my thoughts. Even if I begin typing, 'You jerk, how could you...?!' then I pause and think, 'Wait a minute...' A lot of the times, I end up deleting what I typed on my phone. It definitely helps me to rationalize. Park Ha Seon then jokingly added, It's also because I know that he might screenshot my messages, and you know... They can be used as evidence in the future, potentially putting me in a disadvantageous position. (Credit= JTBC Refresh, MBC FM4U) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] Say It to My Face NCT RENJUN Takes Stand Against Sasaeng Fan's Criticism

RENJUN of K-pop boy group NCT clapped back at a sasaeng fan(overly-obsessive fan)'s message with a bold response. On April 7, RENJUN found himself at the center of attention after revealing a KakaoTalk (the largest free mobile instant messaging application in Korea) message he received from a sasaeng fan, along with his bold response. In the message that RENJUN shared on the official online fan community, the sasaeng fan launched a critique, alleging that K-pop stars these days have it too easy, citing concerns over their performances and dedication compared to previous generations. The message went, The lives of idols have become too comfortable. They earn money as they please, rely on their looks, freely date and their live performances are terrible. They lack ambition like the previous generations, and are just too relaxed. Take away their phones again. In response to the message sent to him via a leaked phone number, RENJUN did not hesitate to confront the fan directly. He challenged the fan to speak their mind face-to-face, with legal representation if necessary, rather than resorting to anonymous online attacks. While addressing the situation, RENJUN compared the fan behind the screen of their phone to a rat hiding in a hole, suggesting that just like the elusive rat avoids detection, the fan remains hidden while making a malicious comment to him. The NCT member further addressed the issue on Bubble, emphasizing the human side of K-pop stars and the challenges they face behind the scenes. Remember, idols are human too. We face our own hardships, okay? Can you imagine living through these insane schedules? It's only natural to strive for beauty amid all this chaos. It's what brings us all together and fuels our energy. Then, RENJUN said, And trust me, if you chase your dreams with passion, money will follow. After all, are there any professions that don't bring financial rewards? Focus on living your own lives to the fullest and stop wasting time on irrelevant people. If you have that much time, learn to find inner peace and calm. Don't let your frustrations and anger out on those who aren't the reason for your problems, he added. RENJUN's handling of the situation quickly garnered attention, eliciting mixed reactions online. While some praised his direct approach, others questioned his decision to publicize the sasaeng fan's message, suggesting a more discreet resolution. (Credit= Bubble, 'yellow_3to3' Instagram) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] SEVENTEEN's Fans Bash Lee Young Ji for Making Fun of DK; She Issues an Apology

Hip-hop artist Lee Young Ji clarified that she did not make fun of DK of K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN; she also apologized to his fans for her thoughtless behavior. Back in April last year, DK and his group member JOSHUA guested on Lee Young Ji's YouTube show. At the time, Lee Young Ji revealed screenshots of lengthy messages that she received from DK and playfully said how stressed she feels every time she gets such long messages from him. Her words were: DK often text attacks me. He frequently sends me a long message that makes me think, 'What is this? Is this a spam message or what?' I feel pressured whenever I receive these long messages because I feel like I must respond with a message that is similar in length. To this, DK responded, Oh, I had no idea you felt pressured. I guess I failed to consider your potential feelings about my texts. I'm truly sorry about that! Lee Young Ji jokingly responded, There's no need to apologize, but why did you do it? and the three all laughed about it together. Then on January 1, Lee Young Ji updated her Instagram with a screenshot of her KakaoTalk (free mobile instant messaging application) chat room with DK. In this screenshot, DK sent her a message of considerable length, wishing her a happy new year and the best in life, and she replied, Oh, what! Sunbae-nim! Along with the screenshot, she wrote, DK sunbae-nim is the funniest sunbae-nim out there! Not everyone laughed about her new post though; in fact, some international CARAT (SEVENTEEN's fandom) became furious. They argued that Lee Young Ji was continuously turning DK's good intentions and sincere messages into memes and started bashing her for unnecessarily making fun of DK. A day later, on January 2, Lee Young Ji shared an English post on X, apologizing for everything. The hip-hop artist wrote, I'm so sorry, guys. I didn't mean that at all. I'm actually always thankful for his caring texts. I've also learned a lot from him, like how to keep myself calm and passionate while working in this industry. After learning that from him, I got to respect him even more. She continued, The screenshot was edited; of course, I replied. Plus, I asked him for permission to upload our KakaoTalk conversation online. But I do understand how you guys may feel about it. I'll try to be more careful with the things I do from now on. Sorry, everyone! (Credit= 'youngji_02' 'dk_is_dokyeom' Instagram, '차린건 쥐뿔도 없지만' YouTube, 'dokgodieinsaeng' X) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] VIDEO: Sooyoung Says a Young Guy Recently Asked for Her Number on the Street

Sooyoung of K-pop girl group Girls' Generation recalled a recent moment when a young guy asked for her number on the street. On December 14, Sooyoung guested on singer-songwriter group URBAN ZAKAPA's member Cho Hyun-ah's YouTube show 'Thursday Night'. During the talk, Cho Hyun-ah mentioned Sooyoung-featured Kim Jae Joong of boy group JYJ's YouTube show doing really well on YouTube. Sounding annoyed, she said, You went on Kim Jae Joong's YouTube show recently, right? I saw it trending on YouTube. How could you do that to me?! Sooyoung laughed and told her, Why are you so angry about it? Okay, okay. In that case, I'll tell you something that I've not told any other hosts on their shows. Cho Hyun-ah's eyes brightened up and Sooyoung began telling her story, This was either the end of last year or the beginning of this year. I don't remember exactly when it was, but it was cold outside. A guy asked for my number on the street in Apgujeong. Gasping, Cho Hyun-ah asked for details, and Sooyoung commented, Yeah, I know, right? Basically... These two guys in their early 20s walked up to me with one holding a phone in his hand. I thought they were going to ask me for photos, so I prepared myself for that. She continued, But it turned out they didn't approach me for photos. The guy holding his phone was like, 'Hi, this is honestly my first time ever asking someone this. But can I have your number?' I was like, 'Pardon?' My mind went totally blank then. I was wearing a mask, but I pushed it down to my chin when I was talking to them. Even after seeing me without the mask on, they didn't recognize me at all. Chuckling, she carried on, The funny thing was, his friend backed him up as well. The friend was like, 'It's true. He's never asked anyone for their number before. So, please, if it's not a burden for you. Could you give him your number?' I didn't know what to do, you know. I told them though, 'Sorry, but I have a boyfriend.' Then, Sooyoung laughingly said that the guy asking for her number responded to her words in an unexpected way. The guy replied, 'Are you just saying that to reject me? How long have you been with him?' So, I told him that I've been with him for 10 years. He responded, 'If we exchange our numbers, I can check your status on your KakaoTalk (mobile messenger). I'll message you when I see your status changing to 'All guys are the same.' At that point, I was still confused inside. I couldn't tell them that I was Sooyoung of Girls' Generation because I didn't want to make things awkward. And I was also worried that he would be like, 'Who...?' I just apologized to him again and walked away. They both had no idea who I was until the end of our conversation. Cho Hyun-ah responded with a surprised tone of voice, Didn't you make your debut in 2002? You've been in the industry for 20 years! What's going on?! Well, they were probably too young to recognize you. I bet you felt kind of good about being asked for your number though! Sooyoung nodded and went honest with her, Yeah, I did. I did feel good. (Credit= '조현아의 목요일 밤' YouTube) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] VIDEO: I Feel Like I Can Even Date Him Now! HOSHI Flirts with TAEMIN

HOSHI of K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN was seen flirting with TAEMIN of another boy group SHINee. On November 2, a video of TAEMIN and HOSHI was uploaded on one popular YouTube channel. The video showed TAEMIN and HOSHI talking to each other on their phones in the same studio with a room divider between them. TAEMIN was given a name 'Kim Bong-seok' from Disney+'s series 'Moving', but HOSHI knew who he was talking with. However, TAEMIN had no idea who he was speaking with; he thought he was talking to a girl named 'Jang Hee-soo', also from 'Moving'. TAEMIN also had a pair of noise-cancelling earphones in his ears, whereas HOSHI did not. At first, they engrossed in being the characters of the series, but that soon broke as HOSHI constantly sent him flirty messages like, I'm thinking about you right now. , Do you want my kiss? and so on. At that instant, TAEMIN told the production team, This isn't a girl. I can sense it. It's totally a guy who's trying to fool me into thinking he's a girl. During their conversation, they decided to send each other a screenshot of their home screen. Seeing TAEMIN had over a thousand unread KakaoTalk―the most popular mobile instant messaging application in Korea―messages, HOSHI commented, Are you that kind of person who doesn't reply fast? TAEMIN answered, Yeah, I always tell myself that I should read and reply to those messages, but I end up forgetting about it all the time. HOSHI once again responded with a flirty message, I understand. I still like you though. TAEMIN burst out laughing, then commented, This person's amazing at flirting! Following that, they screenshotted and sent one another their playlist, and this was where TAEMIN figured out he was speaking with HOSHI. It was after spotting 'Romeo+Juliette' on top of his playlist; 'Romeo+Juliette' is SHINee's 2009 song, which is a song that not many non-SHINee fans know. TAEMIN explained why he believed 'Jang Hee-soo' was HOSHI, HOSHI is a big fan of SHINee. And he listens to those songs by SHINee that only true fans would listen to. Later, when they finally revealed themselves, they laughed hard and hugged each other. Then, HOSHI started complaining, It's been ages since you said you were going to buy me a meal! When is it going to be?! Chuckling, TAEMIN responded, Sorry about that. I will soon. I promise. , then shared what it was like having a talk with HOSHI without knowing that it was him, Well, it was fun for me, but it must've been even more fun for HOSHI. He continued, I love SEVENTEEN, but HOSHI has always been my favorite SEVENTEEN member. I've always rooted for him. It's been a while since I wanted to film something with him, and I'm glad that we were able to do this today. When asked if he felt closer to HOSHI, TAEMIN playfully said, Definitely. I feel like I can even date him now! (Credit= 'KODE 코드' YouTube, 'ho5hi_kwon' Instagram) (SBS Star)