Lim Young Woong has finally spoken out after 21 days of silence following the "What?" controversy.

On December 27, the popular singer held his solo concert, Lim Young Woong Recital, at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, where he greeted his fans for the first time since the incident.

This concert marked his first public appearance after the direct message (DM) scandal, which had been a hot topic. During the concert, Lim Young Woong took the opportunity to apologize to his fans, saying, “I’m sorry for causing you worry and concern.”

He continued, “I am a singer. I am someone who sings to bring joy, comfort, and happiness,” expressing his desire to come back stronger and more developed than ever. The crowd responded with loud cheers and applause, showing their support.

The controversy started when Lim Young Woong posted a photo on December 7 to celebrate his pet dog’s birthday. In the photo, he wore heart-shaped sunglasses and stuck out his tongue. On the same day, a candlelight protest for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol was happening, coinciding with a critical vote in the National Assembly.

A netizen shared a DM conversation from Lim Young Woong's account, where they sarcastically asked, “What are you doing at this time?” referring to his dog’s birthday post. Lim Young Woong replied bluntly with, "What?"

The netizen then criticized him, questioning why he was silent during such a significant national event, pointing out that his demographic was particularly affected by recent political tensions.

Lim Young Woong responded, “Am I a politician? Why should I speak up?”

Despite the growing controversy, Lim Young Woong and his agency, Fish Music, stayed silent for 20 days without making any public statements until now.

Fans are glad to see him back and moving forward, as he reassures them with his apology and commitment to bring joy through his music.

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Former AOA member Kwon Min Ah—who opened up in the past about being bullied—has once again shared a deep and emotional message on social media, leaving fans feeling concerned and sending love.

On April 23, Min Ah took to her Instagram to write:
“I don’t know if I’ve become completely twisted, or if I’m just scared. Maybe I’m afraid the same thing will happen again. Everything feels scary. And I want to say something sharp to myself too—get it together.”

Along with the message, she posted a selfie where she wore a red knit top, had her hair half-up, and showed a soft pout with a calm expression. Though her outfit and style looked casual, the mood of her words felt heavy.

Fans aren’t sure if Min Ah was directing the message toward someone else or simply speaking to herself. The final line, “get it together,” sounds like a tough love reminder to herself—but also makes many wonder what she’s been going through recently.

People quickly filled the comment section with supportive messages, telling her to stay strong and reminding her she’s not alone.

Min Ah debuted with AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019. In 2020, she made headlines when she revealed that she had been bullied during her time in the group. The confession caused a huge reaction in the K-pop world, leading to conversations about idols’ mental health and group dynamics.

Recently, she surprised fans when it was revealed she began working as a manager at a dermatology clinic, showing a new side of her life outside of the entertainment spotlight.

Fans continue to cheer her on, hoping she finds peace and happiness in whatever path she chooses next.

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