BTOB’s Changsub is officially saying goodbye to Jeongwaja.

On February 17, ootb STUDIO released a video announcing Changsub’s departure from the popular web variety show.

Changsub, who has been the host until Season 5, shared, "I have some good news. I'm finally graduating. I've transferred 66 times, and it was really tough," jokingly celebrating his departure.

He continued, "For the past two years, I’ve studied at so many schools. It was fun, but because of my neck health, I need to focus more on my main job and strengthen my vocal cords."

He added, "So, I’ll be taking a break. But don’t worry! This isn’t a permanent goodbye. We might meet on an island, in a car, or through new content."

Starting from Season 6, EXO’s Kai will take over as the new host. Changsub gave him some advice, saying, "Listen to the professors, get along with the students, and go to bed early."

Kai, who just finished his military service, couldn’t help but laugh as he said, "It’s my first day after discharge, but it feels like I got tricked. I just got discharged yesterday, and today they’re asking if I want to go back to the military."

Meanwhile, Jeongwaja is a show where the host experiences different universities and their unique cultures. The Kai-led season will premiere on March 20 at 6 PM KST on ootb STUDIO’s YouTube channel!

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Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has spoken up about the recent controversy involving the late Sulli and her bed scene in the 2017 movie Real.

On April 2, Gold Medalist released an official statement saying, “From the very beginning, the role of Song Yoohwa, played by the late Sulli, included a bed scene. This was clearly stated during casting, and the actress had to be comfortable with it.”

They explained, “Just like job listings mention necessary qualifications, this role required exposure, and that was made clear in advance. If these things are only discussed after casting, it can create unnecessary pressure on the actor.”

The agency also emphasized, “Sulli and her agency were fully aware of the bed scene before she accepted the role. The script clearly described the level of exposure required, and the contract also included these details.”

Addressing rumors about a body double, they stated, “There was no body double for the acting. A ‘standing actor’ was only used during rehearsals to help with movement cues.”

Gold Medalist also included statements from Real’s assistant director Kim Joong Wook and script supervisor Lee Jun Hyun, confirming, “No actor was ever forced into doing a bed scene or nudity. That would never happen on set.”

As for claims that they contacted Sulli’s mother, the agency denied it and responded to her brother’s accusations, saying, “It’s understandable to have concerns about things heard at the funeral. However, bringing up something from six years ago and spreading false information as if it were personally witnessed is hard to accept.”

Finally, they urged people to stop spreading false rumors, saying, “Many people worked hard on Real, and these baseless accusations are hurtful. Also, there have been false rumors targeting Kim Soo Hyun recently. We sincerely ask for an end to speculative reports and misinformation.”

This comes after the late Sulli’s older brother, Choi, raised concerns on March 28 about the bed scene in Real, demanding answers from Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang.

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