Kang Seung Yoon, the leader of WINNER, has completed his mandatory military service and returned as an "Outstanding Soldier"—and he’s sharing his thoughts during a challenging time for his group, as Song Min Ho faces criticism over his military service.

On December 19, Kang Seung Yoon wrapped up his service in the Army, proudly showing off his "Outstanding Soldier" award on Instagram. He reflected on his journey, saying, "The past year and a half, filled with precious memories, was made possible by the comrades I met during my military service. I started this journey with the desire to become a proud person for my fans and the people around me."

He continued, expressing his gratitude: "Now, with those people by my side, including my juniors, seniors, and officers, I will live the rest of my life with all my effort. I send my deep thanks and love to our Inner Circle (WINNER’s fan club), my people, and the comrades who shared both the tough and joyous times with me."

Kang Seung Yoon also shared his respect and appreciation for all the soldiers protecting South Korea: "Furthermore, I send my heartfelt respect and gratitude to all the soldiers of the Republic of Korea who have protected and continue to protect our country. As WINNER and as singer Kang Seung Yoon, I will return with great music and a better image. I would appreciate it if you continue to show warm interest."

Stay tuned for more from Kang Seung Yoon as he returns to the music scene stronger than ever!

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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