On March 27 KST, SHINee's Key made a lively entrance into a new YouTube spin-off series called 'This Month's Gyewon', produced by the creators of Yoo Jae Suk's 'Just An Excuse'.

In this episode, Key paid a visit to the dorm of a 5th generation boy group to examine their closet items.

Upon stepping into the dorm, Key humorously remarked, "It's been a while since I've smelled the unique scent of an idol dormitory. It's a mix of various scents, somewhere between pleasant and not-so-pleasant. It brings back nostalgic memories."

As Key sifted through the boy group's wardrobe, he stumbled upon graphic tees adorned with logos of legendary rock bands.

He quipped, "These are the types of shirts you buy because they look cool, but end up only wearing them during practice sessions."

Prompted by the producers, Key reflected on the evolution of idol choreography practice videos. He explained, "In the past, those videos were raw and authentic because they were leaked without our consent. They weren't meant for public consumption. If we had control, Taemin wouldn't have worn his quirky barcode shirt, and I wouldn't have tied my bangs atop my head. We were just rookies!"

Key further elaborated, "But as those leaked videos gained traction, subsequent generations began intentionally creating choreography practice videos as content in their own right."

Viewers are invited to catch Key's entertaining adventure with the 5th generation idol group BOYNEXTDOOR on 'This Month's Gyewon'.

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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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