Singer Lee Young Ji has touched hearts with her thoughtful gesture of donating 20 million KRW to support the victims of the recent Jeju Air tragedy.

On January 3, Lee Young Ji took to social media to share her feelings about the devastating incident. She wrote, "I cannot fully grasp the immense sorrow, so I send my condolences through this small act of support."

She backed her words with action by donating 10 million KRW each to the Korean Red Cross Jeju Air and the Warm Day Foundation, for a total of 20 million KRW. Alongside her receipts, she added, "I sincerely pray for the repose of all the victims," showing her deep compassion for those affected.

Lee Young Ji, who is currently hosting KBS 2TV’s The Seasons: Lee Young Ji’s Rainbow, also reflected the national mourning spirit through her work. The January 3 episode of her show was canceled in honor of the victims, further emphasizing her solidarity during this difficult time.

The Jeju Air tragedy occurred on December 29 at approximately 9:03 a.m., when flight 7C 2216, traveling from Bangkok, Thailand, collided with an outer wall while attempting to land at Muan International Airport. The horrific crash caused an explosion, resulting in the tragic loss of 179 lives out of the 181 onboard, with only two crew members surviving.

Fans and netizens praised Lee Young Ji for her kind and thoughtful actions, with many sharing messages of gratitude for her meaningful contribution. Her gesture serves as a reminder of the importance of coming together in times of grief to support those in need.

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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