• "Having this name makes me pressured to be successful..." RIIZE's Wonbin is honest about the pressure his name alone puts on him

    After all, it is THE Wonbin.


    The new boy band RIIZE from SM Entertainment had their first show on September 4, 2023. Fans loved their songs "Get a Guitar" and "Memories."

    During the performance, the press asked the boys a few questions. A reporter asked visual member Wonbin what it was like to have the same name as one of South Korea's best-known stars.

    One of South Korea's most handsome stars is named Wonbin. Even though his last movie, The Man From Nowhere, came out in 2010, he is still in demand because of how handsome he is.

    Wonbin of RIIZE said that having the same stage name as the star did make him feel a little bit of pressure.

    "That's really my name. I do feel some pressure at times, but since it's a name my parents chose with all their hearts, I'm going to be strong and work hard.—" Wonbin

    A lot of people thought that he had every right to use that name. He looks just like the star Won Bin.

    I find it interesting that no one here is making fun of him. Likely, it's because he's attractive.
    Please don't be afraid.
    You have every right to take on the weight of that name.
    You have earned the right to carry the weight of that cap.
    You did well.
    Be sure of yourself, because you already deserve that name.
    Go go.
    He reminds me of Rowoon.
    He really does live up to his name. I want to know why his parents chose that name for him.


    His real name is Kim Do Jin, but everyone calls him Won Bin. But for decades, he has been going by the stage name Won Bin. The real name of RIIZE's Wonbin, on the other hand, is Park Wonbin. He chose to use only Wonbin as his stage name.

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  • BLACKPINK Jennie’s Mom Had a Hilarious Reaction to Her Becoming a Chanel Ambassador—Her Response? “Ah, It’s Over”

    BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently shared a fun conversation with her mom, revealing her mother’s unexpected reaction to her becoming a Chanel ambassador!

    On March 13, a video was uploaded to the YouTube channel "Study King Genius Hong Jin Kyung." In the video, Hong Jin Kyung visited Jennie’s office.

    Since Jennie had previously mentioned that Hong Jin Kyung always makes her laugh, she greeted her warmly with a big hug.

    During their chat, Hong Jin Kyung shared a personal story, saying, "My daughter Rael went all the way to the U.S. to watch BLACKPINK at Coachella, but she got scammed when buying tickets. So, she couldn’t see BLACKPINK and ended up crying her eyes out." Jennie reacted with surprise and sympathy.

    As they got to know each other better, Jennie decided to call her mom to ask about her prenatal dream. However, her mom didn’t answer right away, so Jennie joked, "She’ll call back later."

    Jennie also opened up about her childhood, saying, "I had a strong sense of style from a young age. I loved fashion. I was a really obedient child, but when it came to school, I insisted on wearing what I wanted."

    She then talked about her experience studying alone in New Zealand for five years, starting at age nine. "I think it was a crucial experience that helped shape who I am today," she shared.

    When the topic of her Chanel ambassadorship came up, Jennie said, "It’s a brand I work with, but since I’ve been with them for so long, they feel like family."

    Later, Jennie’s mom finally returned her call. When Jennie asked, "What was my prenatal dream?" her mother replied, "A really big tiger… ah, it caught a carp." Jennie laughed and said, "I think Mom is confused too."

    But the moment that caught everyone’s attention was when Jennie asked how her mom felt about her being a Chanel ambassador. Her mother simply said, "Ah, it’s over."

    Hong Jin Kyung then joked, "Does that mean it's now my daughter's era? It’s over?"—causing everyone to burst into laughter.

    Later, Hong Jin Kyung playfully suggested playing a traditional Korean game with Jennie and made a hilarious request: "Jennie, when you go to Paris, I want to carry your bag. With my own money. But I’ll just bring a tiny camera and follow you a little. I won’t go inside Chanel."

    After Hong Jin Kyung won the game, Jennie kept her promise and said, "See you in Paris (in October)," leaving fans excited for what’s next!

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