Model and Acress Jung Ho Yeon decorated the cover of Vogue US February Issue. She is the first East Asian to grace a solo cover of American Vogue.

Saram Entertainment said, "Jeong Ho Yeon was selected as the first Asian Vogue US cover model. This is very unusual in the global fashion industry, and it shows how great the star power of Actress Jung Ho Yeon is."

Jung Ho Yeon 's first acting debut, the Netflix series 'Squid Game' (directed and written by Hwang Dong Hyuk), has established itself as the greatest hit in Netflix history and is causing a worldwide syndrome, while Jung Ho Yeon is the first Asian soloist to decorate the US cover of Vogue.

This is even more meaningful in that she is the first Korean to decorate the cover alone in the 130-year history of American Vogue. In this pictorial filmed in LA, Jung Ho Yeon leisurely gazes at the camera, revealing her unique presence. Even in her unshakable eyes, expression, and restrained pose, she exudes a dramatic mood, making it impossible to take eyes off her.

In the interview with Vogue, Jung Ho Yeon shared what she had gone through after the huge success of Squid Game. She recalled, “My entire life changed in just one month. After Squid Game, I went to English classes, took voice training lessons, and tried to broaden my view by watching various artworks and movies.”

Vogue US complimented Jung Ho Yeon’s hard work, saying, “If there is one word we could choose to describe Jung Ho Yeon, it is diligence. She works hard and puts her heart and soul into everything until it feels as though she might explode.”'

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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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