• Seo Yea Ji Gears Up for Comeback with Fresh Start and New Photoshoot, Maintaining Her Pure Beauty

    Actress Seo Yea Ji is making a fresh start with a new agency and a stunning photoshoot, marking her comeback.

    On the 27th, Seo Yea Ji shared several new photos, keeping things simple without any captions.

    In the photos, Seo Yea Ji rocks a casual look, wearing comfy T-shirts with jeans or cotton pants.

    She keeps a pure and fresh vibe, posing with her hair tied up or left down, highlighting her innocent beauty.

    Seo Yea Ji recently announced she joined a new agency. On the 25th, her agency Sublime shared, "We are thrilled to sign an exclusive contract with actress Seo Yea Ji."

    They added, "We plan to fully support her and create a new synergy. We ask for your continued interest."

    This marks her return after a two-year break following various controversies, including gaslighting allegations, school bullying accusations, and academic credential forgery.

    In 2021, Seo Yea Ji was involved in a gaslighting controversy with her ex-boyfriend, actor Kim Jung Hyun.

    It was claimed she manipulated his behavior, causing him to refuse romantic scenes and act cold during the press conference for the drama "Time."

    She also faced accusations of mistreating staff, school bullying, and academic credential forgery, damaging her image.

    As a result, she missed promotional events for her film "Recalled" and lost her role in the drama "Island."

    In 2022, she tried to return with the tvN drama "Eve," but the response was lukewarm, leading to a period of self-reflection.

    Her former agency, Gold Medalist, parted ways with her on November 30 last year. Gold Medalist, founded by actor Kim Soo Hyun, had signed her in 2019 and renewed her contract in 2021 despite the controversies. Eventually, they decided to separate.

    Recently, Seo Yea Ji opened a new social media account and gained over 600,000 followers in a week, showing her continued popularity.

    Now, with her new agency, fans are eagerly watching to see if Seo Yea Ji can successfully return to her acting career.

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  • IVE Takes Over the Charts in Korea, China, and Japan with ‘Rebel Heart’ – Is This the Start of Their Global Domination?

    IVE is officially dominating the charts! The popular girl group (Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Lee Seo) has kicked off 2025 with a bang, and their pre-release title track "Rebel Heart" from their upcoming third EP IVE EMPATHY is taking over music charts everywhere!

    Released on January 13, "Rebel Heart" has claimed the #1 spot on various Korean music charts, including Bugs’ real-time and weekly charts (January 13–19), Melon HOT100 (within 30 days of release), FLO, and Vibe's domestic rapid rise chart as of 10 AM on January 22. It also ranked second on Melon HOT100 (within 100 days of release), second place on Genie’s real-time chart, and fourth place on Melon TOP100! Talk about chart domination!

    The song’s success isn’t just limited to Korea – "Rebel Heart" has also taken China and Japan by storm. In China, it topped QQ Music’s rapid rise chart, and in Japan, it conquered multiple music charts, including AWA's real-time chart, Mora’s high-resolution overseas music chart, and the Japan iTunes Top K-pop Songs chart. The track also ranked first on the Japan KKBOX Asia New Songs Daily chart. IVE’s global popularity is undeniable!

    IVE is also making waves on YouTube, with multiple videos trending in Korea, including their performance on MBC’s Show! Music Core and the "Rebel Heart" music video. Their growing presence on the platform shows just how much fans love them.

    Since the release of "Rebel Heart," the group has been garnering massive attention with their various performances and content, creating a "IVE VS IVE" phenomenon on the trending charts. This has only heightened the excitement for their upcoming full comeback, building massive anticipation for their next moves.

    Fans won’t have to wait long! IVE will officially return with their new album IVE EMPATHY on February 3, featuring double title tracks "Rebel Heart" and "ATTITUDE." The album will also include tracks like "FLU," "You Wanna Cry," "Thank U," and "TKO." Plus, member Jang Wonyoung even contributed lyrics to "ATTITUDE," adding her unique touch to the album.

    Catch IVE’s performance of "Rebel Heart" on M Countdown on January 23 at 6 PM KST! Get ready for the full comeback on February 3.

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