aespa's Winter is set to make a big splash as she throws the first pitch for the Doosan Bears.

On the 20th, Doosan announced that Winter will perform the ceremonial first pitch for their game against the Kiwoom Heroes on the 25th at Jamsil Baseball Stadium.

Winter, known as a huge Doosan fan, is thrilled about the opportunity. After sharing her fandom, many fans have shown their support for her upcoming first pitch.

Doosan's mascot, Cheol-woong, even launched a 'Winter First Pitch Wish' campaign during aespa's live tour at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium on June 29th and 30th, showing just how much they wanted Winter to throw the first pitch.

Despite aespa's busy world tour, which covers 14 regions by September, Winter managed to adjust her schedule to make this special appearance.

Winter said, "As a devoted fan of the Doosan Bears, I’m so excited to throw the first pitch at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. I hope to bring positive energy and help the Doosan Bears win."

In other news, aespa’s new double title track "Supernova" from their first full-length album AMAGATTAN has been a huge hit, topping major music charts for eight weeks in a row. The album recently climbed to the top of the Billboard World Albums Chart, earning praise from fans all over the world.

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Former Girl’s Day member Jang Hye Ri (real name Lee Ji In) is making headlines after exposing the dark side of the entertainment industry—revealing that she once received a shocking sponsorship offer from a well-known entertainment company CEO.

On March 3, Jang Hye Ri appeared in a video titled "[NonNonNon] I Heard You Got Wasted and Ruined Yourself?" on the YouTube channel ‘Channel Fixed’ (채널고정해).

During the discussion, broadcaster Kang Byung Kyu opened up about the hidden dangers in the industry, saying, “Even today, there are idols who get invited to drinking gatherings by acquaintances of acquaintances. Some people keep luring them into these situations. We call them ‘devils.’”

Jang Hye Ri then shocked viewers by admitting, “I’ve been to those places before. I even sang there.” She continued, “Even now, I still get offers like, ‘Let’s talk business over drinks’ or ‘You need to build connections this way.’ It happens all the time.”

She also shared how these gatherings have evolved, saying, “Nowadays, it’s not just about drinking. There’s also golf. People keep asking, ‘Do you play golf?’ I don’t drink well, and I don’t enjoy these meetings. But sometimes, I wondered, ‘Do I have to do this to succeed?’”

Then, Jang Hye Ri dropped a bombshell—recalling a shocking moment from her rookie days:

“When I was a rookie, I attended a drinking gathering where a very famous CEO was present. He had even invited male rookies to sing. Then he suddenly told me, ‘If I help you grow, you have to be my girlfriend.’”

She continued, “I was caught off guard and immediately refused. But then he started listing celebrities he had ‘helped’ through these relationships. I was young, and it really hurt my pride. It made me determined to succeed without going down that path. But he told me, ‘You’ll never make it if you don’t do this. This is how the industry works.’”

Even after rejecting him, Jang Hye Ri revealed that she kept running into the CEO over the years. “Since he’s still active in the industry, I would occasionally see him. Every time, he would say, ‘You rejected my offer, and that’s why you’re struggling now.’ But honestly, I have no regrets. I wouldn’t change my decision.”

Meanwhile, Jang Hye Ri, one of the original members of Girl’s Day, has since transitioned into a trot singer. In 2020, she released her single "Seobangnim" and gained attention after finishing fourth place on KBS 2TV’s Trot National Contest.

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