One thing is now generally known about actor Choi Hyun Wook, who starred as Moon Ji Woong in the hit tvN drama "Twenty Five Twenty One" and made his name and face well-known.

It's the fact that Choi Hyun Wook has an odd background as a "baseball player".

From the fourth grade of elementary school through the first year of high school, Choi committed himself entirely to baseball before making his acting debut.

Due to an elbow injury and surgery, he had to give up his baseball career and move to Hallym Art High School, where he began his career in the entertainment sector in earnest following graduation.

Choi Hyun Wook went on MBC FM4U's "2 O'Clock Date with Muzie & Ahn Young Mi" last month and discussed his past, which led him to become an actor.

Choi Hyun Wook stated at the time, "I sobbed a lot while watching a movie, and my friends who observed it asked me how it would be if I attempted acting".

He added, "I then transferred to Hallym Arts High School while attending an acting academy".

Choi Hyun Wook was a standout member of the baseball teams at Suwon Buk Middle School and Gangneung High School.

Choi Hyun Wook participated in the 46th Presidential National Middle School Baseball Tournament in 2017 while attending Suwon Buk Middle School.

He earned a reputation for himself by becoming the "Stolen Base King". Choi Hyun Wook's Gangneung High School baseball team features Lotte Giants pitcher Kim Jin Wook and others.

Meanwhile, Choi Hyun Wook has been cast in the original wave drama "Weak Hero". Expectations are rising for Choi Hyun Wook's new look in "Weak Hero", after he was praised for his sneaky and three-dimensional performance in "Twenty Five Twenty One".

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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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