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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ITZY Yuna's acting debut? Upcoming drama ‘Miss Undercover Boss' gets new casting as idol may be joining Park Shin Hye and Go Kyung Pyo
After a successful comeback, ITZY member Yuna seems to be venturing out into the world of acting as a way to step out of her comfort zone. New casting for the upcoming Korean drama titled 'Miss Undercover Boss' has been revealed, with rumours spreading like wildfire that Yuna is all set to join the likes of talented actors like Park Shin Hye and Go Kyung Po for the drama! ITZY's Yuna ventures into acting, joining the cast of an upcoming drama series? ITZY Yuna may be all set to join a new upcoming drama series titled 'Miss Undercover Boss', as per various rumours that have been circulating online. Even though no official statements have been issued by the idol's company or by the series' production house, fans have been speculating about the idol's possible debut on the small screen. As per rumours swirling around on various social media platforms, the idol may be joining the talented cast by playing Park Shin Hye's character's younger sister in the drama. The comedy series is all set to feature a powerful cast that so far includes the likes of Park Shin Hye, who is known for 'The Call'; Go Kyung Pyo, who is known for 'Love in Contract'; and Ha Yoon Kyung, who is known for their character in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'. So far, only Park Shin Hye has officially confirmed that she will be starring in the lead role for this drama, while Kyung Po and Yoon Kyung are still in the process of discussing their roles. About the upcoming K-pop drama 'Miss Undercover Boss' The upcoming drama features a unique plot as it revolves around an elite securities supervisor who goes undercover. The story is set around the time of the IMF crisis, where the main lead goes undercover in a security firm to investigate suspicious activities that have been detected within the firm's database. ITZY recently made their official comeback with their new mini album titled 'Girls Will Be Girls' on June 9.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
2NE1‘s Sandara Park opens up about plastic surgery: shares how the company suggested 'going to the dermatologist'
Popular idols like Sandara Park from 2NE1, ITZY's Chaeryoung, Brown Eyed Girls' Narsha and more got together and talked about the beauty standards that affect female idols and celebrities in the Korean entertainment industry. They even opened up about getting plastic surgery and how their own company used to encourage getting procedures done. Sandara Park, Narsha and more open up about beauty standards and more While starring on an episode of a popular show titled 'Salty Dangpo', Sandara appeared alongside Chae Rina, Brown Eyed Girls' Narsha, and ITZY's Chaeryeong on the show to talk about life as idols. Narsha, during the show, talked about how she has had procedures done and how her company even used to encourage getting plastic surgery as well. She shared that one time, during her busy schedule, her company had requested her to get a plastic surgery treatment done only a week before she was supposed to appear in front of a camera for a music show. Narsha even pointed out that during her time in the industry, when she was just a rookie, she used to get 'jealous' watching other idols' glamorous outfits. The idol came from a smaller company and could not spend the same amount of money and effort on the outfits as other groups at the time. Sandara shared her own experience in the industry, detailing how 'We invested a lot in our music videos and outfits.' Even after this, she added, the company suddenly requested the group to visit a dermatologist before their debut. 'We poured a lot into our training and such, but a month before our debut, we were suddenly told to visit a dermatologist. So, we went, and we ended up getting fillers,' the 2NE1 member shared. The idols conversed about the struggles that they have had to face in the industry ever since their debut and provided comfort to one another as well.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
New K-drama alert: ITZY's Yuna, Ha Yoon Kyung to join Park Shin Hye-Go Kyung Pyo in Miss Undercover Boss
Miss Undercover Boss is an upcoming tvN K-drama about an elite securities supervisor who goes undercover to investigate suspicious activity at a securities firm during the IMF crisis of the late 1990s. Led by Park Shin Hye, this project may mark ITZY's Yuna's acting debut, as reported on the online discussion portal Instiz. Furthermore, Ha Yoon Kyung is also reported to be part of the upcoming series, according to a K-media outlet, Star News, on June 17. ITZY's Yuna to make acting debut with Miss Undercover Boss Fourth-gen K-pop star Yuna is reported to step into the acting sphere with Miss Undercover Boss. The ITZY member is rumored to be playing Park Shin Hye 's younger sister in the office comedy. However, no comment regarding the same has been made by her agency, JYP Entertainment. Ha Yoon Kyung joins Go Kyung Pyo in talks to join Miss Undercover Boss Go Kyung Pyo was offered the role of the male lead opposite Park Shin Hye in this drama, back in March. He had not confirmed his participation in Miss Undercover Boss yet. Two months later, Ha Yoon Kyung is reported to be in discussion regarding starring in the tvN series. She has been offered the role of Go Bok Hee, a diligent and devoted secretary to the president of Hanmin Securities. Go Bok Hee is set to make a bold statement as she walks through the otherwise monotonous landscape of Yeouido in a vibrant polka-dot dress. The character is set to make things interesting with her quirky nature and will be a central figure in the drama, driving one of its key narrative threads. Park Shin Hye and Go Kyung Pyo's roles in Miss Undercover Boss Go Kyung Pyo is to star as Shin Jung Woo, the new CEO of Hanmin Securities. He is a corporate raider who returns to the Yeouido firm with dark ambitions. Park Shin Hye will play Shin Jung Woo, a 35-year-old ace securities supervisor, who infiltrates the company to expose their illicit activities by posing as a 20-year-old rookie employee. The drama is scheduled to air in the first half of next year.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aespa Karina's deepfake images used for Waterbomb event; fans enraged—call for no use of AI and deepfake tech
The official lineup for the Seoul Waterbomb 2025 festival was recently announced through a series of pop-up videos and graphics. Aespa Karina's name was among many others who are set to perform in the event; however, fans and netizens alike were shocked over the use of AI tech in the teasers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now AI and deepfake tech used for teasers; fans are enraged On June 10, the official lineup for the Seoul Waterbomb 2025 festival was announced, with names like ITZY, Jeon Somi, and Ten set to perform. Aespa's Karina is another name that was announced; however, fans were shocked by the teasers used to make the announcement. AI and deepfake technology were used to add an avatar of Karina to the teaser, which enraged fans. Many condemned the use of such technology, citing issues of morality and ethics. Fans call out the festival and the team and the artist's management Fans of the idol were enraged at the ordeal and cited that the use of such technology can have a lot of harmful implications on the safety of the idol. Many also criticised Aespa's management company for not taking proper action to ensure that this does not happen. One commented that 'using deepfake tech on Karina is so harmful and dangerous; SM needs to have it taken down immediately.' It was already obvious she'd be performing at Waterbomb, but more than anything, I just hope she feels safe and has fun. Her stylist needs to take this seriously.' Their management company had previously posted a statement that cited that the use of technology like AI and deepfakes for their artists was condemned and not right; however, they had managed to allow for the technology to be used for this festival.
Forbes
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
ITZY On What 10th Mini-Album, ‘Girls Will Be Girls,' Means To Them
ITZY "Girls Will Be Girls" Concept The expression 'Girls will be girls!' can mean anything, because girls can be anything. Girls can be powerful, sensitive, kind, loving, brave, fearful, logical, crazy, and many other things. For the K-pop powerhouse ITZY, 'Girls will be Girls' to them means strength, unity, and their bond as a team. It's why it's the title of their 10th mini-album, as well as the main track, out now. The quintet – Yeji, Ryujin, Lia, Chaeryeong, and Yuna – have embodied women's empowerment and confidence since their debut six years ago. 'Our message has been all about loving ourselves, and now, as we celebrate our 6th anniversary, it felt like the right moment to express the bond of being together,' says Yeji. 'We thought it would be a great opportunity to show the teamwork we've built over the past six years.' The team has achieved massive success together in the music industry. Their 8th mini-album BORN TO BE debuted at #2 on Billboard's World Albums charts and #5 on the Top Album Sales chart. Their 2nd World Tour for BORN TO BE had the group traveling across 18 countries, including the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan, the UK, and Australia. Last fall, their 9th mini-album, GOLD, became double platinum in Korea. In the U.S., the group had made appearances on MTV's Fresh Out Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and NYC's Head in the Clouds Festival. They continue to grow both domestically and internationally. 'I think our team itself was the biggest source of inspiration [for the new mini-album],' Lia says. 'We've become stronger and more solid when we're together, and I believe it all started from the bond we've built since our debut.' ITZY "Girls Will Be Girls" Concept Now that the single and EP are out, ITZY gave insight into their music, what it means to them, their growth over the years, and what to expect next. LAURA SIRIKUL: How are you guys doing? How have you been feeling lately? What have you been up to besides preparing the album? YEJI : We're happily preparing for our comeback. Since there are a lot of festivals and events in May, we've been making lots of memories by attending university festivals while also getting ready for our comeback. LIA: These days, I've been spending time preparing for our album, practicing, and managing myself to stay in shape for our comeback! On days when the weather is nice, I try to go out for a walk too. SIRIKUL: What can you tell me about the concepts (outfits, photoshoots, set design) from this EP? What story are you trying to say with this mini-album? YEJI : In the trailer, we showcased a lot of high-teen style outfits and aimed for a casual mood so that everyone could relate. In the music video, we created a sense of tension with a Mad Max-like concept to amplify the image of overcoming anything together. Through this album, we want to convey the message that all the time and effort we've put in as ITZY over the years was only possible because the five of us were together. And it was also thanks to all the people who helped us, [as well as] our MIDZYs who listened to our music and gave us love. It was all possible because all these people were made up as 'us.' LIA: In the teaser, we went for a more casual look — styles that we would actually wear in our daily lives — to better express the message of the album. For the title track, we went with a more charismatic and powerful concept. And for the B-side track, like 'Kiss & Tell,' the styling is more like something people our age would wear when going out and having fun during the summer! SIRIKUL: How does this EP represent this journey you've all been on as a group? RYUJIN : We tried to capture the feeling of continuously upgrading and evolving. CHAERYEONG: It's a song that suits ITZY as we are now, after being together for six years. It also carries the meaning that there's nothing we can't do as long as we're together, which makes it even more special. ITZY "Girls Will Be Girls" Concept SIRIKUL: What is your favorite song or lyric from the EP that you feel closely connected to? RYUJIN : This album's tracks are all so relatable and amazing. It is very hard to choose. However, the lyrics in 'Promise' are messages to our fans, which is probably why it stands out in my memory so much. CHAERYEONG: 'Girls Will Be Girls' is the song I'm most attached to! I feel like it really shows the strength and solidarity we have as a group. SIRIKUL: ITZY as a group has always been an embodiment/representation of [strong, badass women]. Who inspires you as an artist? RYUJIN: We're most inspired by our fans, who return the love and courage we give them many times over. CHAERYEONG: We ourselves are our biggest inspiration! We're always reflecting on who we are and imagining who we'll become in the future, constantly thinking about what new sides of us we want to show or express even more to our fans! SIRIKUL: YEJI, you were the first to release your solo album and videos. How has this experience helped you as a member of ITZY and on the EP? YEJI: After experiencing what it's like to do everything alone as a solo artist, I feel like I gained lots of experience during that period. And I think what truly made me happy was realizing that I could bring those experiences and improved skills back to ITZY as a member and use them to strengthen our album. ITZY "Girls Will Be Girls" Concept SIRIKUL: With the EP [now out], what are your plans – will we see another World Tour? Will there be plans for more solo albums from the others? CHAERYEONG: I can't share too much just yet, but I can say that after this album, our focus will likely be on preparing our next group album with the highest quality possible. We're committed to making sure that what comes next reflects our growth and teamwork even better! YUNA: Even after our album release, we plan to continue staying connected with our fans. While the next world tour hasn't been confirmed yet, we are always hoping to meet our fans! SIRIKUL: What message would you want to send to your fans aka MIDZY through your music? RYUJIN: We want to give back that courage and convey a range of emotions through the way we continue to grow and improve. YUNA: We want to share messages of comfort and courage with our fans through our music. ITZY's Girls Will Be Girls is out now.
