IVE's Ahn Yujin, the 'MZ Wannabe Icon,' has proven herself as the best driver on 'Jirakyi's Beep Beep.'

In the final episode of the tvN variety show 'Jirakyi's Beep Beep,' aired on the 21st, Ahn Yujin completed her journey to becoming an amazing driver.

During the episode, Ahn Yujin warmed up by dancing before a sudden music quiz began during dinner. The quiz had a penalty for the loser, who had to complete a mission set by the production team the next day.

This sparked Ahn Yujin's competitive side. She showed her wide music knowledge by performing cover dances of songs from various idol generations, including Sechs Kies's 'Pomsaeng Pomsa,' Red Velvet's 'Umpah Umpah,' and BSS's 'Fighting.'

She even cutely complained to the production team, saying, "It's supposed to be a place for harmony and fun, but no one is clapping."

Ahn Yujin took the wheel again the next morning. She had driven a total of 150km from the first day to the last, and her members praised her, saying, "We're used to Yujin driving now," and "It's so smooth."

Unlike her nervousness on the first day, she showed her growth as a top driver by confidently giving way to oncoming traffic on narrow roads.

After completing the last drive between a brunch cafe and their accommodation, Ahn Yujin remarked, "When I hear 'HEYA,' I’ll think of Gapyeong. If I think of Gapyeong while performing on music shows, I might cry," expressing her sadness at the trip's end.

Ahn Yujin wrapped up the trip with her members by doing the 'HEYA' challenge. Carried by Lee Youngji, she grabbed everyone's attention with her lively introduction and led the group in a playful dance battle with Lee Youngji and Mimi.

She completed the challenge perfectly, even casually involving PD Na Youngseok, and wrapped up all the filming for 'Beep Beep.'

Meanwhile, IVE, the group Ahn Yujin belongs to, is currently meeting global fans through their first world tour, 'SHOW WHAT I HAVE' (IVE THE 1ST WORLD TOUR 'SHOW WHAT I HAVE').

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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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