Actor Kang Hoon revealed that he lost weight and practiced smiling in order to digest the role of Hong Deok Ro in the 'The Red Sleeve'.

Actor Kang Hoon appeared as a guest on SBS Power FM's 'Park Ha Sun's Cinetown', which aired on January 13th.

On this day, Kang Hoon shared a story about how he felt afraid when he saw the introduction of the character Hong Deok Ro in 'The Red Sleeve'.

Kang Hoon confessed that he felt a sense of pressure as the role of Hong Deok Ro in 'The Red Sleeve' as Joseon’s most handsome man. Kang Hoon humbly said, "I'm not a person who is confident with my face," and added, "In my head, I keep on repeating 'I am handsome'," causing laughter.

DJ Park Ha Sun joked about Kang Hoon's humility, saying, "It's nonsense."

Next, Kang Hoon made the listeners happy by saying, "I lost about 6-7 kg of weight in order to digest the role."

At the '2021 MBC Drama Awards' held in December of last year, Kang Hoon won the Best Newcomer Award for his role as Hong Deok Ro in 'The Red Sleeve'. At that time, 'The Red Sleeve' won the Drama of the Year Award, and the lead actors Lee Se Young and Lee Junho won the Best Acting Award, proving their popularity.

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Former AOA member Kwon Min Ah—who opened up in the past about being bullied—has once again shared a deep and emotional message on social media, leaving fans feeling concerned and sending love.

On April 23, Min Ah took to her Instagram to write:
“I don’t know if I’ve become completely twisted, or if I’m just scared. Maybe I’m afraid the same thing will happen again. Everything feels scary. And I want to say something sharp to myself too—get it together.”

Along with the message, she posted a selfie where she wore a red knit top, had her hair half-up, and showed a soft pout with a calm expression. Though her outfit and style looked casual, the mood of her words felt heavy.

Fans aren’t sure if Min Ah was directing the message toward someone else or simply speaking to herself. The final line, “get it together,” sounds like a tough love reminder to herself—but also makes many wonder what she’s been going through recently.

People quickly filled the comment section with supportive messages, telling her to stay strong and reminding her she’s not alone.

Min Ah debuted with AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019. In 2020, she made headlines when she revealed that she had been bullied during her time in the group. The confession caused a huge reaction in the K-pop world, leading to conversations about idols’ mental health and group dynamics.

Recently, she surprised fans when it was revealed she began working as a manager at a dermatology clinic, showing a new side of her life outside of the entertainment spotlight.

Fans continue to cheer her on, hoping she finds peace and happiness in whatever path she chooses next.

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