UP10TION member Sunyoul recently shared a hilarious story about how he had to reveal his idol status to a bank employee.

On the November 17th episode of MBC’s variety show King of Masked Singer (Episode 473), masked singers performed solo stages to challenge reigning champion “Carnival.” During the show, Sunyoul, performing as “It’s You,” lost in Round 2 and revealed his identity.

After his unmasking, Sunyoul opened up about a time his soft, high-pitched voice caused some confusion.

He said, “When I handle banking tasks over the phone, they always verify my identity. My information clearly shows that I’m male, but after hearing my voice, they’d tell me, ‘You don’t sound like the person listed here. Are you sure you’re not a woman?’”

Despite answering their security questions correctly, the staff remained skeptical. Sunyoul eventually had to explain, “This was the first and only time I said, ‘I’m Sunyoul from UP10TION. If you search online, you’ll find me."

He added, "My voice might sound like a woman’s, but it’s me!’” Only then did they believe him, leaving Sunyoul feeling embarrassed but amused.

His candid story had the audience laughing, showcasing his down-to-earth charm.

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Red Velvet’s Joy has made a major decision to continue her journey with SM Entertainment by renewing her contract with the company.

On January 14, Joy shared her excitement about the renewal, stating, "Based on the trust and faith we've built over the past 10 years, I had deep conversations with those I've been working with and felt that I want to move forward together in a good direction. Through positive synergy with SM, I will do my best to show my various sides to the fans."

SM Entertainment also expressed their happiness about the renewal, saying, "Following Seulgi and Irene, we are happy to continue this beautiful journey with Joy. We will work hard to allow her to fully demonstrate her limitless potential, not only as a member of Red Velvet but also as a solo artist and actress 'Park Soo-young.'"

Since Red Velvet’s debut in 2014 with their hit song “Happiness,” the group has gone on to release multiple chart-topping songs such as “Ice Cream Cake,” “Red Flavor,” “Feel My Rhythm,” and “Cosmic,” showcasing their unique concepts and diverse musical styles. The group also celebrated their 10th anniversary last September with a successful Asia fan concert tour, solidifying their strong global influence.

As a solo artist, Joy has also made a mark. She released her special album Hello in 2021, which was loved by fans of all ages. Known for her clear vocals and iconic charm, Joy has also ventured into hosting TV shows, acting, recording OSTs, and showing off her fashion style.

Fans are now looking forward to even more from Joy as she continues her journey with SM Entertainment.

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