MONSTA X’s Minhyuk is gearing up for a special event in Paris! From October 26 to 30 (local time), he will take part in the '2024 France K-Expo' at Palais Brongniart, Le Grand Auditorium.

This exciting event is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency. The '2024 France K-Expo' is the first Korean Wave exhibition in Europe, showcasing the best of K-content along with K-food, beauty products, and other consumer goods.

At the K-Expo, Minhyuk will present his own artwork in the 'Minhyuk’s Art Zone' and hold a special 'Art Talk' with fans on October 27. As the only K-pop artist involved, he’s sure to attract a lot of attention!

Minhyuk has been passionate about art even before his military enlistment in April last year. He has hosted collaborative exhibitions and generously donated proceeds from auctions of his personal items to charity. In a previous show with street artist Doezny, he combined K-pop and street culture, drawing huge crowds to the exhibition.

The '2024 France K-Expo' will be another chance for Minhyuk to showcase his artistic skills. This event will also mark his first overseas appearance since finishing his military service, giving him a chance to create unforgettable memories with his global fans.

Before enlisting, Minhyuk was active in MONSTA X and served as an MC on various shows, promoting the group. Known for his deep love for art, he has customized outfits and props through painting and calligraphy and hosted the second season of Vogue Ship Show on Naver NOW., where he interacted with guests and showcased his drawing talent.

Just four days after his discharge on October 6, Minhyuk held a free fan event called '2024 MINHYUK Fan Event ,' where he shared updates and stories with fans, showing how much he cares about them.

Minhyuk’s participation in the '2024 France K-Expo' marks a special moment as he reconnects with fans through his art and activities!

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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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