Lee Seunghyub, who portrayed Baek In Hyuk in the tvN drama ‘Lovely Runner,’ which ended on May 28 KST, shared his final thoughts.

In the drama, Seunghyub impressed viewers with his portrayal of Ryu Seon Jae’s close friend, Baek In Hyuk, and his realistic acting as the middleman between Seon Jae and Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon).

Notably, he perfectly embodied the stage presence of the band Eclipse, adding another layer of enjoyment to the series.

On May 29 KST, Seunghyub expressed through his agency, “It’s regrettable that it’s already over after filming for such a long time. It feels even more regrettable because it seems like In Hyuk received a lot of love from viewers through the drama. Although I approached the filming with a sense of responsibility to do well at every moment, we ended up enjoying the process in a comfortable atmosphere, which I believe will make it a more memorable piece.”

He continued, saying, “‘Lovely Runner’ allowed many people to get to know me better, so I want to greet everyone with even better works in the future. As an actor and as the leader of N.Flying, I want to show continuous growth alongside our members and our fans. Finally, I want to express my sincere gratitude once again for loving ‘Lovely Runner’ and In Hyuk, and I hope you continue to support us in the future.”

In other news, Seunghyub will join his members at the ‘2024 N.Flying LIVE ‘HIDE-OUT’’ concert in Seoul from June 7-9 for three days.

Due to the popularity of ‘Lovely Runner,’ the concerts planned for June 8 and 9 sold out quickly, prompting an additional performance on June 7.

Additionally, Seunghyub is gearing up for the release of the tvN drama ‘Love Next Door.’

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Former Girl’s Day member Jang Hye Ri (real name Lee Ji In) is making headlines after exposing the dark side of the entertainment industry—revealing that she once received a shocking sponsorship offer from a well-known entertainment company CEO.

On March 3, Jang Hye Ri appeared in a video titled "[NonNonNon] I Heard You Got Wasted and Ruined Yourself?" on the YouTube channel ‘Channel Fixed’ (채널고정해).

During the discussion, broadcaster Kang Byung Kyu opened up about the hidden dangers in the industry, saying, “Even today, there are idols who get invited to drinking gatherings by acquaintances of acquaintances. Some people keep luring them into these situations. We call them ‘devils.’”

Jang Hye Ri then shocked viewers by admitting, “I’ve been to those places before. I even sang there.” She continued, “Even now, I still get offers like, ‘Let’s talk business over drinks’ or ‘You need to build connections this way.’ It happens all the time.”

She also shared how these gatherings have evolved, saying, “Nowadays, it’s not just about drinking. There’s also golf. People keep asking, ‘Do you play golf?’ I don’t drink well, and I don’t enjoy these meetings. But sometimes, I wondered, ‘Do I have to do this to succeed?’”

Then, Jang Hye Ri dropped a bombshell—recalling a shocking moment from her rookie days:

“When I was a rookie, I attended a drinking gathering where a very famous CEO was present. He had even invited male rookies to sing. Then he suddenly told me, ‘If I help you grow, you have to be my girlfriend.’”

She continued, “I was caught off guard and immediately refused. But then he started listing celebrities he had ‘helped’ through these relationships. I was young, and it really hurt my pride. It made me determined to succeed without going down that path. But he told me, ‘You’ll never make it if you don’t do this. This is how the industry works.’”

Even after rejecting him, Jang Hye Ri revealed that she kept running into the CEO over the years. “Since he’s still active in the industry, I would occasionally see him. Every time, he would say, ‘You rejected my offer, and that’s why you’re struggling now.’ But honestly, I have no regrets. I wouldn’t change my decision.”

Meanwhile, Jang Hye Ri, one of the original members of Girl’s Day, has since transitioned into a trot singer. In 2020, she released her single "Seobangnim" and gained attention after finishing fourth place on KBS 2TV’s Trot National Contest.

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