TWICE’s Nayeon graced the stage with an opulent and captivating presence.

On the afternoon of the 13th, Nayeon hosted a press conference at the Grand Ballroom Hall of Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Service Residences in Sincheon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, starting at 2 PM KST.

The event marked the highly anticipated release of her solo mini-album, ‘NA’. During the conference, Nayeon unveiled the music video for her latest track, ‘ABCD’, providing personal insights into the album’s creation process and expressing her hopes for its success.

‘NA’ represents Nayeon’s triumphant return as a solo artist after a two-year hiatus since her debut solo album, ‘I’m Nayeon (IM NAYEON)’, released in June 2022.

The album’s title encapsulates the beautiful essence of self, signifying “me” or “only me,” as Nayeon fearlessly steps into the spotlight.

Nayeon’s fashion statement was nothing short of extraordinary. She graced the occasion wearing a stunning dress adorned with a luxurious belt from the renowned brand L.

The exquisite ensemble perfectly complemented her angelic visual, leaving fans in awe. The reported price tag for this glamorous attire? A staggering 8.33 million won.

Fans can look forward to Nayeon’s mini-album ‘NA’, set to drop on the 14th at 1 PM KST.

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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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