Actress Cha Joo Young is clearing up rumors about her wealthy background!

On the February 19th episode of tvN’s You Quiz on the Block (Episode 281), Cha Joo Young appeared as a guest and addressed speculation that she comes from a privileged financial family.

She firmly denied the claims, saying, “Not at all.” When the hosts suggested that her studies in Malaysia and the U.S. may have sparked the rumors, she explained, “It’s true that my father works in finance. Most of my relatives are also in the financial sector, so I naturally thought I’d end up in finance too.”

Cha Joo Young then shared that studying abroad wasn’t even her choice! “I was doing ballet, but then I was suddenly told I had to go abroad. Within a week, I was sent off. At first, I thought I was going to the U.S., but then they told me, ‘You’re going to Malaysia.’"

She continued, "I asked, ‘Why?’ but the next thing I knew, I was already there.” She added that her father wanted her to experience different markets before attending college in the U.S. or U.K.

Hearing her story, Yoo Jae Suk jokingly said, “If you hadn’t become an actress, you might have been on the news as a fund manager or analyst, and you’d still end up on You Quiz that way,” making everyone laugh.

Meanwhile, Cha Joo Young studied business at the University of Utah. However, she clarified in a previous Allure Korea YouTube interview that she originally attended Utah State University, transferred to the University of Utah, but later returned to Utah State University to graduate because of her father’s insistence.

What do you think about Cha Joo Young’s explanation? Let us know in the comments!

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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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