Minji of NewJeans will make her solo variety show debut on the KBS 2TV program The Return of Superman (also known as Superman is Back) on the 27th.

The 550th episode, titled "Loving You is Supernatural," will feature the three MCs—Park Soo Hong, Choi Ji Woo, and Ahn Young Mi—along with Superman Kim Jun Ho and Jang Dong Min. In this special episode, Minji meets the two brothers, Eun Woo and Jung Woo.

When Minji meets the brothers, she can’t hide her excitement, exclaiming, "Oh my gosh, they’re so cute!" She shows pure joy and amazement at every little thing the boys do. Her fangirl reaction is evident as she covers her mouth in awe.

Eun Woo and Jung Woo, charmed by Minji’s sweet gaze, quickly warm up to her, with Eun Woo even sitting on her lap despite it being their first meeting—a heartwarming moment for everyone.

Minji also shares her thoughts on addressing Eun Woo, who is 17 years older than her. She wonders if she should call him "oppa" or "uncle," but Eun Woo surprises her by calling her "Minji noona!" Minji is overjoyed and asks, "Am I your first noona, Eun Woo?" with a smile and a hint of emotion.

Later, Minji teasingly asks Eun Woo, "Do you like apples or strawberries?" before adding, "Do you like noona too?" with a playful flirt. Her direct comment seems to have captured Eun Woo’s attention, leaving viewers curious about his response. Don’t miss the full episode airing at 8:30 PM to find out what happens next!

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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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