Three former members of FIFTY FIFTY, who are currently in a dispute with their old agency, have signed new contracts with IOK Company.

On August 12, IOK Company announced that it has set up a new label called MASSIVE E&C. The label will now represent Saena, Aran, and Sio, who were previously part of FIFTY FIFTY. The three stars will be launching a new idol group under this label and might start their activities later this year.

FIFTY FIFTY gained major success with their hit song "Cupid" last year. The track soared to 17th on the Billboard Hot 100, 8th on the Billboard Global 200, and 5th on the Billboard Global (excluding the U.S.).

Saena, who created the catchy choreography for "Cupid," helped spark the viral "TikTok Dance Challenge." Aran and Sio also played a big role with their unique voices and skills, boosting the song's popularity both locally and globally.

IOK Company aims to make a big impact in the music world with this new addition. A representative from the company said, "We are excited to support these talented and passionate members as they reach new heights on the global stage. We hope to create more success stories with the key figures behind 'Cupid.'"

IOK Company is a major player in the entertainment industry, covering everything from management and film production to new media and academia. They currently represent famous stars like Jo In Sung, Go Hyun Jung, Shin Hye Sun, Moon Chae Won, Kim Ha Neul, and Chae Jong Hyeop.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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