aespa’s reactions to NewJeans’ recent music show win are making waves online.

In the past few weeks, aespa’s name has been linked to NewJeans due to ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin’s revelations during her initial press conference.

Min Hee Jin disclosed text messages in which Bang Si Hyuk allegedly asked if NewJeans could “crush” aespa with their debut.

aespa has now responded to this message, and their comments are gaining attention:

“We’re well aware of the situation. As it’s our first full-length album, we put our all into practicing. The support and love we’ve received have given us strength, and we’ve worked hard to prepare. We believe this first full-length album will be a satisfactory start. We’re thankful to the public, our SM family, and the members who’ve worked tirelessly.”

— Karina

On May 31, KBS’s Music Bank aired, with NewJeans nominated for first place against aespa. Ultimately, NewJeans’ track “How Sweet” secured first place, marking their second win for the song.

Fans couldn’t help but notice aespa’s reactions during the announcement. Initially, they seemed more concerned about the loud confetti guns than anything else.

Later, as NewJeans began their encore, Karina tapped Danielle’s back in greeting, while Giselle waved to the group.

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Despite ongoing external issues, fans appreciate seeing the two groups interact.

What are your thoughts on this dynamic situation?

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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