HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk recently made a public appearance, and fans couldn’t help but notice his drastic weight loss!

On February 20, Bang Si Hyuk attended the 64th annual Korea Economic Association (KEF) meeting at the FKI Conference Center in Yeouido, Seoul.

This marked his first time participating in the event, where he was joined by other major business figures, including Dunamu CEO Lee Seok Woo.

What grabbed everyone's attention was Bang Si Hyuk’s visibly slimmer figure. Dressed in a sharp black suit, he stepped on stage for a commemorative photo.

And netizens quickly noticed his more defined jawline and smaller frame compared to past appearances. His transformed look has since become a hot topic among K-pop fans.

Meanwhile, Bang Si Hyuk remains in the spotlight due to the ongoing contract dispute between HYBE and NewJeans.

On February 7, all five NewJeans members—Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein—announced their new group name, "NJZ", in the midst of a legal battle over their exclusive contracts.

ADOR responded by expressing disappointment, stating, "It is very unfortunate that the members made this decision unilaterally before a legal ruling."

Adding to the drama, the parents of NewJeans members claimed on February 19 that Bang Si Hyuk personally contacted U.S. industry officials to pressure the cancellation of the group’s scheduled Hong Kong concert.

This sparked heated discussions, but ADOR quickly denied the accusation, saying, "ADOR never pressured the cancellation of NewJeans' Hong Kong concert. We have also confirmed that Bang Si Hyuk had no involvement."

As the legal battle continues, Bang Si Hyuk’s appearance and the NJZ controversy remain major topics among fans!

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Jang Geun Suk has once again left everyone speechless—this time, with his unbelievable spice tolerance!

The actor proved he’s on another level when he casually ate jujube peppers, which are five times spicier than Cheongyang chili peppers, without even flinching.

On the February 23rd episode of JTBC’s Please Take Care of My Refrigerator since 2014, Jang Geun Suk’s fridge was revealed, and it was full of fiery surprises!

Jang Geun Suk confidently declared, “I still don’t really know what spicy feels like. I’ve never actually felt it.” But actress Ha Ji Won wasn’t buying it and teased, “That’s just bluffing.”

However, Jang Geun Suk stood his ground, saying, “I do sweat when it’s hot, but when my stomach hurts, it just feels like discomfort. My tongue doesn’t feel anything, so I just keep eating.”

True to his words, his fridge was stocked with capsaicin extract, Cheongyang chili peppers, and jujube peppers, proving he’s serious about his spice obsession.

To put him to the test, the MCs handed him a jujube pepper, one of the spiciest around. Without hesitation, he popped it in his mouth and casually said, “This is sweet. I eat them like snacks.”

The entire studio was in disbelief! Even chef Lee Yeon Bok wanted to check if the pepper was really that spicy.

But the moment he took a bite, he immediately spat it out and rushed to rinse his mouth! Kim Sung Joo, completely shocked, said, “Even if he spits it out, this is impressive.”

Meanwhile, Ahn Jung Hwan noticed Jang Geun Suk’s eyes turning red and pointed it out, but the actor coolly replied, “It’s just because the studio is dry.” His hilarious poker face had everyone cracking up!

Netizens are now wondering—is Jang Geun Suk even human?!

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