• EXO's Chen Warms Hearts with Emotional Performance on 'Begin Again'

    EXO member and solo artist Chen has welcomed the summer with his heartfelt vocals.

    On the 24th, Chen appeared on the 'Begin Again' YouTube channel, followed by his performance on JTBC's 'Begin Again Open Mic' broadcast at 12:10 AM on the 26th.

    'Begin Again Open Mic' showcases musicians' music and stories in everyday settings like old neighborhoods, alley corners with worn footsteps, and rugged workplaces.

    The busking event took place at Incheon 1883 Open Square, featuring top vocalists from Korea, including Chen, Jung In, Ben, and Lim Hanbyul.

    As the youngest in the lineup, Chen performed a new acoustic version of the title track 'Empty' from his recent album 'DOOR.'

    'Empty' is an emotive ballad that explores feelings of loneliness and emptiness, resonating deeply with Chen's sweet and distinctive vocals. Fans from countries like Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Philippines, and Pakistan found solace in Chen's music, enjoying their 'ear-healing time.'

    Reflecting on his performance, Chen humbly shared, "I was quite nervous because it was my first time." He also revealed a personal connection to 'Empty,' mentioning his involvement in writing and composing the song.

    Chen's album 'DOOR,' released last month on the 28th, immediately topped the iTunes Worldwide Album Chart on its debut day.

    It also achieved number one spots on iTunes charts in 26 countries, including Brazil, Chile, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Spain, and Saudi Arabia, showcasing his enduring popularity. Chen looks forward to engaging further with fans through various upcoming activities.

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  • BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Reveals How She Boldly Told YG's Yang Hyun Suk She Loved Being Chubby – And Why It’s So Powerful

    BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

    On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

    Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

    Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

    She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
    “The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

    Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

    Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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