On February 1, various stars graced the photo wall set up at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul for the opening show of '2024 F/W Seoul Fashion Week,' specifically for the 'July Column.' Among the attendees were the five members of NewJeans, showcasing chic and trendy fall/winter looks.

Korean netizens highlighted Haerin as the star of the photo wall that day, with her positioned in the center of the formation. For this appearance at 'Seoul Fashion Week,' Haerin accentuated her distinctive "cat eyes" by styling her black hair with neat, straight bangs.

She wore a black knitted top and a stylish black coat, creating an enticing "black cat" look. Haerin's catlike charms captured attention, leaving fans in excitement.

Some netizens drew comparisons between Haerin's look on that day and the popular Japanese manga character Kuronuma Sawako, expressing admiration such as "OMG Sawako exists in real life!!", "The straight black bangs really ignite something in an otaku's heart", "That is the prettiest black cat I've ever seen", "From now on it's the full bangs life!", "She really looks like an anime character", and "Sawako TT," among other comments.

The '2024 F/W Seoul Fashion Week' is scheduled to continue from February 1 to 5, featuring various fashion events and showcases.

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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