• Actor Chun Jung Myung Talks About Being Scammed by His Manager and Almost Quitting Acting Forever

    Actor Chun Jung Myung has shared the heartbreaking reason behind his long break from acting, revealing he even considered retiring from showbiz.

    In the December 1 preview of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung appeared as a guest and opened up about the challenges he faced during his five-year hiatus.

    Super Junior’s Kim Heechul asked, “Why haven’t you been active in projects lately?” addressing the question many fans have been wondering about.

    Chun Jung Myung carefully explained, “I went through a major crisis in my life.” He revealed, “A manager I worked with for a long time committed a serious fraud. It wasn’t just me; my parents were also victims of his scam.” His honest confession left everyone in the studio shocked.

    He went on to say, “I was exhausted and found it really hard to keep going. There was a time when I seriously thought about leaving the entertainment industry altogether.”

    When asked about how his parents reacted, Chun Jung Myung became emotional and couldn’t continue, raising curiosity about how he overcame such a tough period.

    Chun Jung Myung’s last acting role was in the 2019 series Urban Cops: KCSI. Although he briefly appeared on MBC’s variety show I Live Alone in April last year, he hasn’t been active in the industry since.

    Fans are now hoping this appearance marks a fresh start for the beloved actor as he steps back into the spotlight.

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  • BLACKPINK’s Lisa Opens Up About the Toughest Part of Being a CEO and How She Handles Budget Issues

    BLACKPINK’s Lisa recently revealed the challenges of being the CEO of her own company, LLoud, and shared some behind-the-scenes insights into the struggles of managing her own business.

    In a February 28th video uploaded to the YouTube channel Zip Daesung, Lisa sat down as a guest and opened up about her journey as a one-person CEO.

    During the shoot, as Lisa was getting her hair touched up, Daesung casually asked, "Have you been working with this crew for a long time?" to which Lisa replied, "Over a year. Ever since I started my company." She was referring to LLoud, the agency she founded just last year.

    While discussing her experiences, Lisa added, "It’s fun. Of course, there are difficult parts," but quickly shifted the conversation, jokingly saying, "Aren’t you getting touched up?"

    Daesung laughed and explained that his stylist wasn’t around at the moment, "The person who does that is off work. They’ll come back later after working nearby. It’s a bit more flexible." He joked further, "But we only pay for the time they’re here, and if they’re not here, we don’t pay for that time."

    Lisa responded humorously, "I don’t think that’s bad. It’s good. Then, please step out for a moment. I don’t need any touch-ups." Her playful remark lightened the mood.

    The conversation turned more serious when Daesung asked, "Do you ever feel like a CEO? Do you realize how much money goes out in unexpected places? Do you think, 'Oh, the company paid for this'?"

    Lisa responded honestly, saying, "The music video costs are insane. It’s no joke." She went on to explain that managing the costs for music videos can be overwhelming, especially when you’re running a business alone.

    Daesung agreed, commenting, "Yeah, both for us and for BLACKPINK, there’s a certain scale we’re used to from YG. The music itself is that kind of style, right?" He then asked, "When making a music video, do you just say, 'Can you please lower the cost?'"

    Lisa didn’t hesitate to answer, saying, "Yes, I always ask them to reduce it." She elaborated, "I talk about the budget and ask for help. But it always ends up exceeding the budget. We just want to do our best. We want to meet the expectations."

    It’s clear that Lisa’s commitment to her work goes beyond the financials, always striving to meet high expectations despite the challenges that come with running a company.

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