The variety show Good Day, led by G-Dragon, is back with a special episode after a one-week break, but Kim Soo Hyun is nowhere to be seen—leaving fans wondering if he was cut out.

On March 25, Good Day released a preview on the YouTube channel TEO, showing G-Dragon, Jo Se Ho, Hwang Jung Min, Hwang Kwang Hee, Hong Jin Kyung, Aiki, and Defconn gathering for a fun-filled general assembly.

Jo Se Ho warmly greeted Hwang Jung Min, saying, “It’s been a while,” while Kwang Hee excitedly asked, “Can you take a photo with me?” reminiscing about the past. G-Dragon also held an auction of his personal items, sparking a fierce bidding war.

Hong Jin Kyung, who lost out on an item, humorously shouted, “It’s not over yet!” adding to the fun. aespa also made a surprise guest appearance, bringing even more energy to the show.

At one point, G-Dragon even showed off his dance moves, but when the response was lukewarm, he jokingly said, “I apologize,” making everyone laugh.

But the biggest surprise? Kim Soo Hyun was completely absent.

Although he briefly appeared in a previous episode with no lines and minimal screen time, this time, he was nowhere to be found in the teaser.

Kim Soo Hyun recently made headlines over dating rumors with the late Kim Sae Ron, which led Good Day to take a sudden one-week hiatus. MBC claimed it was for “program reorganization,” but many believe the extra time was actually spent editing the show.

Fans speculate that the production team either minimized or entirely removed Kim Soo Hyun’s footage due to the controversy. Many expressed disappointment, saying, “Kim Soo Hyun made the effort to appear, but he’s completely gone now,” and “Editing must have been so difficult.”

Meanwhile, Good Day will officially return on March 30 at 9:10 PM KST on MBC, and viewers are eager to see how the highly anticipated episode unfolds.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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