SHINee’s Onew is back on the scene and fans are all feels!

Back in June 2023, SM Entertainment broke the news that our beloved idol would be taking a break from the limelight for a while due to health issues.

Fans were understandably concerned after spotting his frail figure and were more than supportive of his recovery journey.

"Onew had to make a hospital visit due to some health problems and has since undergone a medical check-up and consultation. It was recommended that he needs some TLC and rest. After a serious chat with the group, they decided to let Onew chill and focus on getting better, meaning he won’t be part of the upcoming activities.— SM Entertainment"

Fast forward to almost a year later on April 20, 2024, he was seen at Incheon Airport looking fit as a fiddle. Fans were understandably teary-eyed, even more so the next day when he showed up on the red carpet of Mediacorp Entertainment’s Star Awards 2024.

This annual award show in Singapore is all about “honoring the crème de la crème and brightest stars in the local Chinese entertainment scene.”

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Judging by the snaps and clips taken by those present, he looked healthy and was all smiles the whole time. He was grinning like a Cheshire cat and was super interactive with his fans.

SHAWOLs couldn’t contain their excitement, thrilled to see him at his first red carpet event in years. It was also notably his first public outing in 10 months since his break.

Not just content with walking the red carpet, he also wowed the crowd with a solo performance of his song “Your Scent.”

And to top it all off, he later presented an award, radiating confidence on stage, especially when he heard the cheers of his fans.

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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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