BOYNEXTDOOR (members Sungho, Riwoo, Myung Jaehyun, Taesan, Leehan, and Unhak) recently launched a pop-up event featuring their adorable official character, 'BBNEXDO.' The event, titled "BOYNEXTDOOR X BBNEXDO POP-UP 'BBNEXDO in Town,'" runs from January 10 to January 19 at the 29CM Curation Showroom in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.

The opening day was a massive hit, with around 1,000 fans visiting despite strict entry limits! The on-site queue system was fully booked within just two hours, proving BOYNEXTDOOR's rising popularity.

'BBNEXDO,' short for "Petite BOYNEXTDOOR," features six adorable characters inspired by the members' personalities and looks:

Catppy (Sungho)

Darling (Riwoo)

Myungmyung (Myung Jaehyun)

Hantaetpoong (Taesan)

Samhani (Leehan)

Unbaby (Unhak)

The BOYNEXTDOOR members personally helped design these cute characters, choosing their names, appearances, and personalities. Fans can get a closer look at the group’s creativity through this fun and interactive event.

The pop-up includes exciting activities like photo zones, interactive experiences, and exclusive merch. Visitors can explore the charming "BBNEXDO village" concept while enjoying message walls, photo booths, and even sets inspired by their "Between WHO and WHY" video from the mini-album "HOW?"

Fans don’t need to worry about reservations – just show up, register in the queue system, and enjoy the event. Merchandise is also available through Weverse Shop and 29CM's Limited Order service for those who can’t make it in person.

BOYNEXTDOOR is also making waves on music charts with their latest single, "One and Only I LOVE YOU." The track has climbed to No. 34 on Melon's daily chart and topped Apple Music Korea's "Today's Top 100." It’s even gaining traction internationally, reaching No. 1 on Japan's Line Music Daily Top Songs chart and No. 15 on China’s QQ Music Popularity Index.

BOYNEXTDOOR fans, don’t miss your chance to visit this cute and exciting pop-up event before it ends.

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The upcoming SBS drama Love Scout, starring Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk, is already making headlines—but for all the wrong reasons.

Recent revelations about the show’s co-director, Ham Joon Ho, have sparked controversy. It was revealed that Ham Joon Ho had faced legal issues in 2020 for assault and defamation while intoxicated.

This incident led to disciplinary action within SBS and has raised questions about his involvement in the new project.

On January 13, the production team of Love Scout released an official apology, saying, "We deeply regret causing concern with unpleasant news related to PD Ham Joon Ho."

They confirmed the allegations, stating, "It is true that PD Ham Joon Ho was accused of assault and defamation while intoxicated in early 2020. However, he sincerely apologized to all victims, and the matter was resolved through forgiveness and mutual agreement."

They added, "He also received legal punishment for the incident. Additionally, reports about his prior criminal record from five years ago are unrelated to this case, as they involve a misdemeanor."

The team explained that Ham Joon Ho was suspended from his duties following the incident and spent three years reflecting on his actions before returning to directing. They added, "We kindly ask for viewers’ understanding."

The controversy began after online posts brought up the 2020 incident, sharing a news article from that time. The article described an SBS drama department employee, referred to as “A,” causing a disturbance in Hannam-dong, Seoul, while intoxicated. Police booked “A,” and due to their prior criminal record, an arrest warrant was requested but later denied.

It was later confirmed that “A” was PD Ham Joon Ho. After serving his suspension, he made his directorial comeback with the SBS drama Payback before taking on Love Scout.

Despite the production team's apology, the controversy has cast a shadow over the highly anticipated drama, leaving viewers wondering how it will impact the show’s reception.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds!

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