Son Ye Jin spends the most splendid and dazzling 39 years in the world.

JTBC’s upcoming weekend drama Thirty-Nine has dropped a new set of stills featuring Son Ye Jin. In the released pictures, Son Ye Jin has transformed into a 39-year-old woman Cha Mi Jo. Set to premiere on February 16th, is a 12-episode drama about the romance and everyday lives of three friends who are on the verge of turning 40.

Son Ye Jin will be playing the role of Cha Mi Jo, a woman who grew up in a wealthy environment with everything she could wish for and is now the head dermatologist of a clinic in Gangnam. Growing up in a loving family and affluent family environment, Cha Mi Jo has an upright belief that does not compromise with injustice, and is wise enough to express her opinion while being considerate of others.

Son Ye Jin foretells a variety of emotional performances as she expresses the life of a 39-year-old filled with joy and sorrow, anger and regret, such as facing new encounters, challenges, and parting through Cha Mi Jo's character. It is noteworthy what kind of impression Son Ye Jin will bring through 'Thirty-Nine', who showed sincere acting in each work.

“Thirty-Nine” will premiere on February 16th at 10:30PM after the end of “Artificial City.”

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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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