Netizens praise MAMAMOO Hwa Sa's former agency for how they managed to keep her relationship hidden for five years

According to an article published on the morning of June 30 KST, it was reported by an exclusive media outlet that Hwa Sa, a member of MAMAMOO, is in a relationship with a non-celebrity businessman who is 12 years older.

The report claims that the two have been dating for five years and that Hwa Sa was the one who initiated the relationship.

After the report was released, numerous news outlets attempted to get comments from Hwa Sa's agency, RBW. However, the agency only provided a brief statement saying, "Confirming."

Just a few days earlier, on June 27, RBW had announced that Hwa Sa had decided not to renew her contract, and as a result, the company would be ending its management duties for her by the end of June.

Interestingly, on the last day of June (June 30 KST), news of Hwa Sa's alleged relationship with a non-celebrity became a major headline. Some netizens speculate whether this timing is a mere coincidence.

Many netizens are now questioning the absence of a stronger response from RBW to address the media reports, especially considering that Hwa Sa's next contract with a new management has not yet been finalized.

This has led to suggestions that she was left relatively "unprotected" from the disclosure of private information that was known only to insiders.

Here are some comments from observers:

"RBW did a surprisingly good job as an idol management company if they managed to keep this hidden for five years."

"If they have been dating for five years, it's likely that many people close to them knew about it. The company must have done a good job of keeping it under wraps until now."

"As soon as the company withdrew from managing her, the reporters pounced."

"Considering it's been five years, it's hard to believe there was a reporter out there who didn't know about this."

"This situation highlights how important the company's role is in monitoring the artists' private lives for valid reasons."

"It's actually surprising that not many outsiders were aware of this. Maybe the company did some things right after all."

"I just hope this revelation won't become a reason for her new management to negotiate a lower contract fee."

"I don't think this will have a significant impact on where Hwa Sa is right now. She has a strong artist image. However, if this news had gone public earlier, it could have affected MAMAMOO as a whole."

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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