MAMAMOO’s Wheein opened up about the ups and downs of being a free agent.

On the February 14 episode of KBS2’s The Seasons – Lee Young Ji’s Rainbow, Wheein appeared as a guest and shared her honest thoughts on going solo after parting ways with her former agency.

She revealed, "Now that I’m a free agent, I feel like a free spirit. Thankfully, many companies have reached out to me, but I want to take my time and make the right choice."

Wheein then spoke about the biggest pros and cons of her new career path. "The best part? The money! Since all the earnings come straight to me, that’s a huge plus."

But she admitted that being independent isn’t always easy. "The hard part is that I have to handle everything myself. Even small things, like renting a car, aren’t as convenient anymore."

When asked what she’s looking for in a new agency, she explained, "I want a company that respects me and understands work-life balance. I love making music, but proper rest is just as important. Before, I didn’t have much time to rest, so I really value that now."

Wheein also made a confident pitch to potential agencies, saying, "I can do all genres. I don’t limit myself—I have a unique voice, I specialize in R&B, I even rap sometimes, and I perform a lot of band music too."

With a shy smile, she added, "I take good care of my staff and value personal connections. I’ve been working with the same people for 8 to 10 years, and they appreciate that about me."

Fans are excited to see where Wheein will go next and what new music she’ll bring in the future!

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IU recently revealed that she watched her own concert film in a public theater, but shockingly, no one recognized her—even when she dropped a hint!

On February 27, a new video featuring IU was released, showing her inside a car on her way to Daejeon.

She excitedly shared, “This is a surprise stage greeting for UAENA! I picked this location through a ladder game when I did stage greetings.”

Previously, IU had let fate decide which city she would visit after her stage greetings. She happily said, “There are UAENAs everywhere I go. Wherever I go, it's a flowery path.” The game ultimately led her to Daejeon.

IU originally hoped to explore the city, saying, “I wanted to visit Daejeon's pride, Sung Sim Dang, and walk around, but my team said it wouldn’t be possible. The lines are too long, and it’s freezing outside.” She sighed, adding, “So, things turned out this way.”

Dressed up for the occasion, IU smiled, saying, “I don’t get to meet UAENAs in Daejeon often, so I wanted to make a surprise appearance looking my best.”

She also joked about enjoying surprise events, adding, “As long as Hanteo oppa drives me safely, I’m happy.”

But what really caught fans' attention was IU’s unexpected confession—she had secretly watched her concert film in a theater, but no one noticed her! “No one recognized me at all. There weren’t that many people, and it was a weekday… but still! I even gave a hint!” she said, sounding both amused and surprised.

Later, when IU finally appeared at the theater, her fans were overwhelmed with emotion. Some even burst into tears, prompting her to gently say, “You really didn’t expect me to come, right?”

After wrapping up her stage greeting, IU laughed at herself, saying, “Wait, did I just do a 40-minute one-woman show? I must have talked so much.”

On her way back to Seoul, IU reflected on the day, sharing, “It was so cold today. I shook hands with all the UAENAs. My hands are usually cold, and since the weather was freezing, I think I made a lot of people’s hands cold, too. But after touching so many warm hands, mine became warm, too. I still haven’t washed them.”

Her love for her fans truly knows no bounds!

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