Just two months after their debut, Candy Shop, the fresh-faced girl group from Brave Entertainment, is already making headlines with a surprise member change.

On May 9th, Brave Entertainment dropped the bombshell news: "Our girl Yuina is taking a break from Candy Shop due to health issues. We've had some serious heart-to-hearts with Yuina about this. After giving it a lot of thought, we've decided to respect her wishes and put her activities on hold for now."

But that's not all. The company added, "Yuina won't be joining us for the upcoming schedules. But don't worry, Candy Shop isn't going anywhere. We're keeping the beat going as a four-member group and bringing in a new face."

Candy Shop, made up of Soram, Sui, Sarang, and Yuina, burst onto the scene on March 27 under the guidance of Brave Brothers. They've been in the spotlight since their pre-debut days as Brave's first new girl group in 13 years, following Brave Girls.

Yuina, the only Japanese member and a sub-vocalist of the group, has decided to step back despite being the newest addition to the team. It's a bittersweet moment for Candy Shop, but we're excited to see what the future holds for them.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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