In a surprise twist, Jo Jung Suk and Park Jin Joo made a special appearance in the premiere of When the Stars Gossip, a brand new drama that just aired on January 4!

The new tvN drama, which stars Gong Hyo Jin and Lee Min Ho, features a thrilling story set in space. But what really had fans buzzing was the unexpected cameo by Jo Jung Suk and Park Jin Joo, who played important roles in the first episode.

In this episode, Jo Jung Suk took on the role of a news anchor, reporting about a space mission involving a character named Gong Ryong (played by Lee Min Ho). The mission was all about sending vital kits to space to help fight incurable diseases like dementia.

Jo Jung Suk’s character gave the viewers key updates, saying, “With 700 billion KRW, the obstetrician Dinosaur joined the space tourists.” Park Jin Joo also appeared as a reporter covering the scene, adding more excitement to the storyline.

The cameo didn’t just catch the attention of fans because of the drama’s plot—it’s also tied to the strong friendship between Jo Jung Suk, Park Jin Joo, and director Park Shin Woo.

Director Park Shin Woo previously worked with Gong Hyo Jin, Jo Jung Suk, and Park Jin Joo on the hit SBS drama Jealousy Incarnate, so this reunion was extra special!

Fans are already loving the connection between the stars and can’t wait to see what happens next in When the Stars Gossip, a show that tells the story of Eve (Gong Hyo Jin), the boss of a zero-gravity space station, and Gong Ryong (Lee Min Ho), a mysterious guest with a hidden agenda.

This thrilling space drama is just getting started, and we can’t wait to see how Jo Jung Suk and the rest of the cast will continue to surprise us in upcoming episodes!

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Sunmi is caught up in controversy after the NFT project she promoted made billions of KRW—only to lose most of its value, leaving investors frustrated.

According to Kyunghyang Shinmun on February 21, Sunmi, her agency, and a KOSDAQ-listed company launched the NFT collection Sunmiya Club in February 2022.

The project used blockchain technology to verify ownership of digital assets, turning illustrations inspired by Sunmi’s career into NFTs. Buyers were promised exclusive services to increase their investment value.

Thanks to Sunmi’s strong promotion, the NFTs were a huge success at first, selling out and making billions of KRW.

However, things took a turn when the NFT market crashed due to the Terra-Luna crisis and the bankruptcy of the U.S. crypto exchange FTX in late 2022.

By 2023, Sunmiya Club had stalled, and the once high-value NFTs dropped to just tens of thousands of KRW.

As investors faced major losses, some turned their frustration toward Sunmi. In response, the company behind the project stated, “We have fully followed the roadmap announced at the beginning and have continued operations.

The funds raised from the NFTs were used for operational costs and investments in a new platform launched last year.”

Despite the company’s defense, many are still questioning what went wrong and whether Sunmi will address the backlash.

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