Looks like the upcoming drama Shining is having a tough time locking down its male lead!

On February 15, exclusive reports from Star News revealed that Rowoon was offered the lead role in Shining but ultimately decided to decline.

Previously, Chae Jong Hyeop was set to take the part but also stepped down from the project in September 2023. With two actors turning down the role, the drama is facing serious casting struggles.

Shining is a romantic drama about how a relationship can be a guiding light in someone’s life, offering hope and direction. The script is written by Lee Sook Yeon (On the Way to the Airport, A Piece of Your Mind), and Kim Yoon Jin (Our Beloved Summer, Tell Me That You Love Me) will be directing.

The male lead role, Yeon Tae Oh, is a subway train conductor whose life takes a tragic turn after losing his parents in an accident at nineteen, while his younger sibling is left injured.

Despite the setbacks in casting the male lead, the drama has confirmed its female lead—actress Kim Min Ju will play Mo Eun Ah, a hotelier. The story follows Yeon Tae Oh and Mo Eun Ah, who part ways at twenty and meet again at thirty, leading to a deep and emotional romance.

Now, fans are wondering—who will finally take on the role of Yeon Tae Oh? Stay tuned

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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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