On May 27, 2024, aespa held a showcase for their comeback with “Armageddon.” During the interview, reporters brought up the recent topic involving HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk.

Previously, Bang Si Hyuk had sent ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin text messages asking her to “crush aespa.”

The exchange became an internet meme. When asked if this topic added pressure during their comeback preparations, Karina responded with humor:

“We know all about it. Since it’s our first full-length album, we’ve put in our best effort. We appreciate the support and love we’ve received. This album marks a great start, and we’re thankful to the public, as well as for our SM family and our hardworking members.”

— Karina

Winter added that they focus on their own growth rather than comparisons:

“Music is objective. We compete with ourselves, not others. Each artist has unique colors and charms.”

— Winter

The girls handled the tough questions gracefully!

What are your thoughts on this situation?

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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