Kang Ki Young Grieves the Tragic Loss of His Elder Brother
Renowned actor Kang Ki Young is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his elder brother. Hankook Ilbo exclusively reported the news on May 15, revealing the tragic passing of Kang Ki Young’s older sibling at the age of 44.
Kang Ki Young is reportedly in deep sorrow after this sudden loss. He is currently seeking solace with his wife and parents as they grieve together.
Several of his colleagues in the entertainment industry, including Ju Jong Hyeok, Jo Woo Jin, Kim Young Kwang, and Hwang Bo Ra, have sent funeral wreaths to express their condolences.
A space for friends, family, and fans to pay their respects has been set up at the Ajou University Hospital Funeral Hall. The funeral will take place on May 17 at 9 AM, followed by the burial at Seoul Memorial Park.
Kang Ki Young has been recognized for his talent, featuring in notable dramas such as ‘Oh My Ghost,’ ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim,’ ‘The Fiery Priest,’ and ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo.’
Most recently, he has embraced the challenge of his first leading role in the JTBC drama ‘Queen of Divorce.’
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Opens Up About the Toughest Part of Being a CEO and How She Handles Budget Issues
BLACKPINK’s Lisa recently revealed the challenges of being the CEO of her own company, LLoud, and shared some behind-the-scenes insights into the struggles of managing her own business.
In a February 28th video uploaded to the YouTube channel Zip Daesung, Lisa sat down as a guest and opened up about her journey as a one-person CEO.
During the shoot, as Lisa was getting her hair touched up, Daesung casually asked, "Have you been working with this crew for a long time?" to which Lisa replied, "Over a year. Ever since I started my company." She was referring to LLoud, the agency she founded just last year.
While discussing her experiences, Lisa added, "It’s fun. Of course, there are difficult parts," but quickly shifted the conversation, jokingly saying, "Aren’t you getting touched up?"
Daesung laughed and explained that his stylist wasn’t around at the moment, "The person who does that is off work. They’ll come back later after working nearby. It’s a bit more flexible." He joked further, "But we only pay for the time they’re here, and if they’re not here, we don’t pay for that time."
Lisa responded humorously, "I don’t think that’s bad. It’s good. Then, please step out for a moment. I don’t need any touch-ups." Her playful remark lightened the mood.
The conversation turned more serious when Daesung asked, "Do you ever feel like a CEO? Do you realize how much money goes out in unexpected places? Do you think, 'Oh, the company paid for this'?"
Lisa responded honestly, saying, "The music video costs are insane. It’s no joke." She went on to explain that managing the costs for music videos can be overwhelming, especially when you’re running a business alone.
Daesung agreed, commenting, "Yeah, both for us and for BLACKPINK, there’s a certain scale we’re used to from YG. The music itself is that kind of style, right?" He then asked, "When making a music video, do you just say, 'Can you please lower the cost?'"
Lisa didn’t hesitate to answer, saying, "Yes, I always ask them to reduce it." She elaborated, "I talk about the budget and ask for help. But it always ends up exceeding the budget. We just want to do our best. We want to meet the expectations."
It’s clear that Lisa’s commitment to her work goes beyond the financials, always striving to meet high expectations despite the challenges that come with running a company.
