IVE's very own Rei recently had an unforgettable encounter with Red Velvet's Joy.

A video titled 'First reveal! REI's active flirting from the first meeting' was shared on the YouTube channel 'Follow REI by Subshipdo'.

In the video, Joy from Red Velvet made a surprise appearance, much to the delight of Rei. Rei couldn't help but compliment Joy, saying "She's just so stunning."

Rei took a trip down memory lane, sharing how her dream of becoming an idol was inspired by Red Velvet. She touched everyone's hearts when she handed Joy a heartfelt letter, saying "Red Velvet inspired me to chase my dream of becoming an idol."

Later, Rei prepared a lasagna for Joy and they continued their heart-to-heart talk. Rei opened up about her struggles and expressed her gratitude towards Joy, who reassured her by saying "I'm here for you. You can tell me everything."

Rei was moved to tears and said "I never knew that the group I admired from afar would mean so much to me. I'm truly grateful."

Moreover, Rei and Joy spent quality time making dolls and discussing various topics like health and diet.

In the end, Rei thanked Joy with a smile on her face, saying "I'm really grateful for your time and for sharing your stories with me as if we've known each other for a long time."

On another note, IVE, which Rei is a part of, released their album 'IVE SWITCH' last month and are currently promoting their double title tracks 'HEYA' and 'Accendio' in Korea.

Interestingly, IVE was the only K-pop group to be featured in Forbes' prestigious '30 Under 30 Leaders in Asia'.

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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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