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  The viral post has over 217,000 views. A casual day out in Sydney for  ITZY  members  Ryujin  and  Yeji  turned into a hot topic online when a clip of their playful antics went viral. The girls — who are currently in Australia for their  Born To Be  tour — were spotted in a fan-captured video in front of the Sydney Opera House. However, the moment that caught everyone’s attention happened while the girls were taking pictures together. According to a post on  Pann Nate , Ryujin seemed to make an unexpected gesture with her middle finger, which Yeji quickly suppressed with a slap to her hand. The video posted by fans was blurry. Thus, netizens can only allege that Ryujin showed the middle finger — however, it is clear that the two people in the clip are indeed Yeji and Ryujin. A video posted on ITZY’s official Instagram account confirmed that when fans noticed the two idols matched the blurry figures in the clip. he clip quickly escalated in popularity, circulating across various socia

  She has become the victim of an extortion scheme. Lee Areum , former member of the once chart-topping girl group  T-ARA , has come forward with a disturbing claim. The singer announced via her social media that she has become the victim of an extortion scheme, where an unidentified perpetrator is using her identity to solicit money from her close contacts, including family and friends. Areum, who has recently been in the news due to her ongoing divorce proceedings, made it clear that despite being hospitalized, she does not face any financial difficulties that would necessitate borrowing money. The announcement came as a cause of concerns that the extortion attempts might mislead her acquaintances into believing she is in financial distress. The former idol’s ordeal came to light on March 23 when she decided to break her silence about the situation. Areum has reported the matter to the police. She revealed that the extortionists had gone to great lengths to fabricate evidence to supp

  The insider also denied all dating rumors. Following the first official statement about the questionable photo shared by actress  Kim Sae Ron  featuring actor  Kim Soo Hyun , an exclusive from  OSEN  reported that an insider—mutual to both celebrities involved—denied that the two stars are dating. The insider is reported to have revealed that the now-deleted photo is  “not current”  (or taken in real-time) and is  “not recent”  either. OSEN reported that the insider also denied all dating rumors. The photo that was uploaded and then deleted early morning on March 24 is not current and not recent. Also, [Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron] are not dating. They’re not in a romantic relationship. — Insider via OSEN According to OSEN, some Koreans speculated that Kim Sae Ron leaked the photo on purpose, in response to Kim Soo Hyun’s latest kiss scene in his new  tvN  K-Drama,  Queen of Tears . Read more about the kiss scene here: #NOVA

  It’s in celebration of their 10th anniversary! AKMU  (also known as Akdong Musician), the South Korean duo consisting of siblings  Lee Chan Hyuk  and  Lee Su Hyun , is celebrating their 10th anniversary! AKMU is celebrating their 10th anniversary with a special surprise for their fans. On March 21, their company,  YG Entertainment , released posters via their official social media accounts. We prepared a variety of projects to repay the hearts of fans who have loved AKMU and been with them on their musical journey over the past decade. We plan to further expand AKMU’s story with the artists, so please look forward to it. — YG Entertainment YG Entertainment announced AKMU’s 10th Anniversary Project. In doing so, AKMU’s official fandom name was revealed for the first time in 10 years since their debut! AKMU’s fandom is called “AKKADEMY,” a combination of the two words “AKMU” and “ACADEMY.” Their fandom name means an organization that is at the center of art. Similarly, the vintage conc

  Jisoo can be beautiful and sexy at the same time! BLACKPINK ‘s  Jisoo  has shocked netizens with a darker and sexier photoshoot. Yet, Jisoo has shown a very different side to herself in the newest pictorial with  W Korea  in collaboration with  Cartier. In the photos, Jisoo showcased a “darker” side to her visuals with slicked-back hair and thick lashes. The dresses were all tight-fitting, and flaunted Jisoo’s sexier side whether it was in a yellow or black look, one that even had a cut in the bodice. In some of the photos, Jisoo showcased her perfect proportions in little black dresses. The photos that really had netizens in awe showcased more “girl crush” vibes, with Jisoo wearing more androgynous clothing, including suit blazers and a white tank top. With her hair slicked back, it was a very different look from what fans are used to, but many loved it even more as it showcased that Jisoo’s beauty shouldn’t be constricted to just looking pretty. When the photos were posted, netizen

  “He’s a national embarrassment…” Fans exposed  Ryu Jun Yeol ‘s lies over the years. On March 21, a post titled “The Reason Ryu Jun Yeol’s Sincerity Is In Question” went viral. In the post, a netizen uploaded several instances in which Ryu Jun Yeol showed hypocritical behavior. The post is translated below. 1. Advocacy for climate change The netizen first points out that Ryu Jun Yeol is a vocal advocate for climate change. He is even an ambassador for Green Peace, a foundation fighting for climate change, and last year took part in the foundation’s campaign to save polar bears. The actor has often criticized the use of plastic in Korea. Notably, he chastized food companies for packaging fruits and vegetables in plastic. But while he revealed he carried a lunch pail to reduce plastic, he also stated that his manager is the one who washed it for him. He is also an avid golfer. Golf is well-known for its harmful effects on climate change. He also carries a tote bag made from the skin of