• NMIXX's Haewon Playfully Accused of Bias for Cheering on Sullyoon During ISAC

    NMIXX member Haewon, serving as a new commentator, faced playful accusations of being biased during the "2024 Chuseok Special Idol Star Athletics Championships" (ISAC), turning the broadcast into a hilarious moment.

    On September 16th, during MBC’s airing of ISAC, NMIXX went up against the Center Alliance team in the semifinals of the women's archery competition.

    The Center Alliance team included members like Wooah’s Wooyeon, tripleS’s Yooyeon, ARTMS’s Heejin, and KISS OF LIFE’s Natty.

    Haewon kicked off her commentary by saying, "I think our youngest, Kyujin, might really shine today with all her youthful energy."

    But things got funnier when NMIXX’s Sullyoon and Center Alliance’s Wooyeon stepped up for their first match.

    After Sullyoon scored 8 points with her first shot, Haewon couldn’t hold back her excitement, exclaiming, "Well done!"

    This led Jeon Hyun Moo to tease her, saying, "That’s obviously biased commentary. She even said 'well done!'" The lighthearted moment filled the set with laughter.

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  • Lim Ji Yeon Addresses Backlash Over Cheering for Jung Woo Sung Amid His Scandal, "I Didn’t Expect the Public’s Reaction"

    Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

    In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

    At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

    Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

    For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

    The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

    However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

    She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

    It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

    Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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