"Kpop Goddess" UEE said the nude photo editing incident left a big scar in her heart; Jisoo's (Blackpink) new movie is causing a stir and setting a viewership record.
Notable news about Korean stars on February 9.
"Kpop Goddess" UEE's hot photos with a strange man were edited
Recently, the nude photo case involving UEE (former member of the group After School) in 2009 was suddenly "dug up" and became a hot topic on Korean social networking sites because the female singer shared details about this incident in a new vlog on her YouTube channel. By PDC.
According to UEE, at that time, the bad guy used photo editing software to put her face on a nude photo of a stranger. This photo spread on social media, causing a huge shock to the public. The incident happened when UEE had only debuted for 3 months.
Immediately after the photo went viral, UEE was summoned to the company office to meet with the CEO. Instead of getting angry and scolding, the CEO calmed the singer down and acted promptly to resolve the media crisis. UEE's representative later provided evidence that the photo was maliciously edited. The incident quickly died down and UEE continued her career.
In her latest vlog, UEE expressed her gratitude to her agency's CEO : "I was so scared when I was called to the office. I'm really grateful to the CEO. He spoke to me kindly and considerately. He said, 'UEE, we believe in you, we know you would never do that; but now all the rumors are about you, look at the photo and tell me what the truth is'."
Thanks to the CEO's trust and goodwill, UEE was able to maintain her spirit to prove her innocence.
UEE also admitted that after this incident, she felt confused about her decision to join showbiz: "At that time, I had only debuted for less than 3 months. The incident caused me deep emotional trauma. I have always lived by the motto 'Do no harm to others'. However, I felt like I was harming the reputation of After School and the company.
I thought I could get over it easily. But the truth is, it left a big scar on me. Even though the truth has come out and it was just photoshopped, I was so young at the time. I feel like if it happened now, I could get over it more easily."
UEE was born in 1988, debuted with After School in 2009 and was one of the hottest "Kpop goddesses" in the Korean music industry. In addition to her singing career, she has also achieved many successes in the acting field with films such as Handsome Girl, High Society...
Jisoo's movie sets a record
TV series Newtopia starring Jisoo (Blackpink) and Park Jung Min premiered on February 7 on the Coupang Play platform and immediately created a fever. The film set a record for the highest number of viewers on the first day of broadcast (compared to all films ever shown on this platform).
Newtopia also topped the "Consumer Insights Report" for streaming platform content viewership ratings in the first week of February in the two categories of "Recognition" and "Viewer Engagement". This proves Jisoo's appeal, especially when she returns to the screen with her second leading role after Snowdrop (2021).
However, Jisoo's acting is still a controversial topic. Many opinions say that, although there has been certain progress compared to previous works, Jisoo still lacks in portraying characters that require stability and depth.
Newtopia is expected to bring a breath of fresh air to the Korean zombie film genre. The film tells the love story between late-enlisted soldier Lee Jae Yoon (Park Jung Min) and his girlfriend Kang Young Joo (Jisoo). The two face a zombie pandemic and find a way to survive in Seoul.
The production team tried to combine the zombie motif with romantic comedy to create a difference. However, according to Star News , the loose script construction of the first episode made it difficult for the audience to approach the drama.
Audience reactions were also quite divided. Some people noticed Jisoo's improvement and thought she played the role quite well. However, many opinions pointed out that pronunciation and diction were still the singer's weak points.
Mixed comments about Jisoo's acting show that, despite having a large fan base and outstanding visuals, she still needs to work harder to prove her acting ability.
Choi Jin Sil's daughter performs at Seoul Fashion Week
At the fashion show 2025 F/W Seoul Fashion Week Taking place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Seoul, Choi Jun Hee - daughter of the late actress Choi Jin Sil - made an impression when presenting the collection of designer Kim Joo Han.
Jun Hee's appearance on the catwalk marked a new step in her freelance modeling career. Jun Hee's radiant appearance and confident demeanor received much praise from the audience and the media.
Notably, in the audience, Choi Hwan Hee - Choi Jin Sil's son - was there to support his sister. He kept recording Choi Jun Hee's memorable moments on stage. After the event, the two brothers took a very affectionate photo together.
Jun Hee once shared that after misunderstandings and conflicts, their relationship became increasingly close.
Korean media commented that Jun Hee increasingly resembles her mother, the late actress Choi Jin Sil, while Hwan Hee - active in the entertainment industry under the stage name Z-Flat - inherits many of her father's features.
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