[SBS Star] Kim Ok Vin Explains Why She Was Against Her Sister Debuting at a Young Age Like Herself

Actress Kim Ok Vin shared how much she cares for her younger sister, actress Chae Seo Jin. On April 9, Kim Ok Vin and Chae Seo Jin uploaded a video titled 'Kim Ok Vin and Kim Ko-woon (Chae Seo Jin's real name), Who Are We?', on their recently launched YouTube channel. I'm an actress with 18 years of experience in the industry, having started my career when I was 19. , Kim Ok Vin introduced herself, mentioning that her sister has debuted for six years. In the video, Kim Ok Vin described when Chae Seo Jin told her she wanted to pursue acting. She told me one day she wanted to be an actress out of nowhere. I was very concerned, knowing how challenging it is. But I couldn't tell her what to do since it's her dream. So I just suggested she finish school first and then start, instead of starting an acting career at a young age. , she recalled. Kim Ok Vin said that Chae Seo Jin took her advice and made her debut after graduating from Korea National University of Arts; when Kim Ok Vin asked her sister if she had any regrets about this decision, Chae Seo Jin confidently stated that she did not. Then Kim Ok Vin explained why she did not want her sister to start too young like she did. While some young actors have the support and guidance of their parents or others, I had to navigate this journey by myself. , she recalled. Being on my own in the industry, I had a lot of moments of uncertainty. I had nobody to rely on. Going through those moments, I often wondered what it would be like to get help from someone who had been through the same thing. , Kim Ok Vin said, adding that she hoped her sister would start her career after establishing some stability, unlike herself. During the conversation, Kim Ok Vin mentioned that Chae Seo Jin married very recently, on April 7. Kim Ok Vin expressed how she felt when her sister moved out of the house they were living together, For the first time in 22 years, we are apart. I've been feeling very empty since my sister left the house. We lived together for like, forever. It felt like losing a piece of me. However, the newlywed exclaimed, Sorry, but I'm super excited! , exuding joy for embarking on her married life; the two sisters could not help but burst into laughter together. Chae Seo Jin laughed and said, My place is just seven minutes away from hers! But my sister still seems to feel lonely that I'm not there when she wakes up. My sister used to greet me when I came home from work. , Kim Ok Vin remarked, Now that she's gone, it's like there's a hole in my heart. I felt so lonely that I didn't even feel like working. (Credit= '고운옥빈' YouTube, SBS Hanoi Bride) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] Say It to My Face NCT RENJUN Takes Stand Against Sasaeng Fan's Criticism

RENJUN of K-pop boy group NCT clapped back at a sasaeng fan(overly-obsessive fan)'s message with a bold response. On April 7, RENJUN found himself at the center of attention after revealing a KakaoTalk (the largest free mobile instant messaging application in Korea) message he received from a sasaeng fan, along with his bold response. In the message that RENJUN shared on the official online fan community, the sasaeng fan launched a critique, alleging that K-pop stars these days have it too easy, citing concerns over their performances and dedication compared to previous generations. The message went, The lives of idols have become too comfortable. They earn money as they please, rely on their looks, freely date and their live performances are terrible. They lack ambition like the previous generations, and are just too relaxed. Take away their phones again. In response to the message sent to him via a leaked phone number, RENJUN did not hesitate to confront the fan directly. He challenged the fan to speak their mind face-to-face, with legal representation if necessary, rather than resorting to anonymous online attacks. While addressing the situation, RENJUN compared the fan behind the screen of their phone to a rat hiding in a hole, suggesting that just like the elusive rat avoids detection, the fan remains hidden while making a malicious comment to him. The NCT member further addressed the issue on Bubble, emphasizing the human side of K-pop stars and the challenges they face behind the scenes. Remember, idols are human too. We face our own hardships, okay? Can you imagine living through these insane schedules? It's only natural to strive for beauty amid all this chaos. It's what brings us all together and fuels our energy. Then, RENJUN said, And trust me, if you chase your dreams with passion, money will follow. After all, are there any professions that don't bring financial rewards? Focus on living your own lives to the fullest and stop wasting time on irrelevant people. If you have that much time, learn to find inner peace and calm. Don't let your frustrations and anger out on those who aren't the reason for your problems, he added. RENJUN's handling of the situation quickly garnered attention, eliciting mixed reactions online. While some praised his direct approach, others questioned his decision to publicize the sasaeng fan's message, suggesting a more discreet resolution. (Credit= Bubble, 'yellow_3to3' Instagram) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] Don Lee Shares His Wife Ye Jung Hwa Suggested the Much-Talked-About 'Buried Alive' Photos

Korean-American actor Don Lee credited his wife model Ye Jung Hwa for the idea behind the widely-discussed photos taken 'from the perspective of someone buried alive'. On February 1, Don Lee's recent press interview was published online. During the interview, Don Lee spoke about 'from the view of someone getting buried alive' photos that took the internet by storm a few months back. These photos were of Don Lee making cute poses in front of a camera, after creating a heart-shaped hole in the sand against a background of palm trees and a blue sky. Don Lee uploaded these photos on his Instagram in the end of November, and the funniest comments were found under his post at the time. Many people left comments channeling Don Lee's iconic strong characters in his works, saying things like, Oh, are you awake? Don't worry, you'll be buried soon. It's not going to take me too long, So, you may want to tell me things that you know now, Are you still alive? Sorry, Yes, you're currently being buried alive, Do you know what you did wrong now? and more. About these photos, Don Lee said, Most of the stuff that I post on my Instagram are my wife's ideas. I always try taking lots of photos and videos for Instagram, but they often end up not being good enough to share. Chuckling, the actor continued, As for 'sand heart' photos, I honestly didn't mean to seem like I was burying anyone alive. It was my wife's idea. She was like, ''Sand heart' photos are a thing nowadays. Why don't you take them as well?' I can tell you this. It was not easy to create the perfect shot. He went on to say, When I shared my 'sand heart' photos, I didn't know what to write in the caption. So, I asked my followers if they could give me some ideas, and they came up with some of the most creative lines. I absolutely love them. Lastly, he added, I made one of the 'sand heart' photos as my official profile photo on websites; when people search my name, that's the first photo they'll see of me. This was my agency's suggestion. I've been in this industry for like 20 years, but never taken any profile photos properly. So, my agency suggested, 'Why don't you make your 'sand heart' photo as your profile?' I just went for it, then laughed. Debuted in 2004, Don Lee is widely known for his role in mega-hit crime-action 'The Roundup' movie series as a detective 'Ma Seok-do'. (Credit= 'donlee' 'yejunghwa' Instagram) (SBS Star)

파4 홀에서 티샷이 '쏙~'…그랜트, 홀인원 같은 버디

미국여자프로골프(LPGA) 투어에서 스웨덴의 린 그랜트가 홀인원 같은 버디를 기록했습니다. 그랜트는 경기도 파주 서원밸리 컨트리클럽 서원힐스 코스에서 열린 LPGA 투어 BMW 레이디스 챔피언십 4라운드 17번 홀(파4)에서 티샷을 그대로 홀 안으로 보냈습니다. 17번 홀은 1, 2라운드에서는 367야드, 364야드로 세팅됐으나 3라운드부터 250야드로 짧아졌고, 이날도 249야드로 경기가 진행됐습니다. 그랜트가 날린 티샷이 곧바로 홀 안으로 들어갔지만 앨버트로스가 아닌 버디가 된 것은 그의 첫 번째 티샷이 오른쪽 해저드로 향했기 때문입니다. 결국 그랜트가 이 홀에서 두 번째로 시도한 티샷이 홀 안으로 들어갔고, 이 홀에서 그의 점수는 버디로 기록됐습니다. 홀인원이 아닌 '홀인투'(Hole in Two)가 됐고, 실제 기록된 타수는 3타가 된 셈입니다. 타수를 잃을 위기에서 오히려 기분 좋은 버디를 잡아낸 그랜트는 이어진 18번 홀(파4)에서도 버디를 낚는 등 이날 초반 9개 홀에서 버디만 4개로 타수를 줄였습니다.

[영상] 불길 갇힌 주민에 뛰어요! …매트리스로 생명 구한 주민들

16층짜리 아파트에 화재가 발생하자 불길을 피해 목숨을 걸고 뛰어내리는 사람들을 주민들이 매트리스로 받아내 구조했습니다. 현지 시간으로 지난 1일 러시아 온라인 매체 등 현지 언론 보도에 따르면 카자흐스탄 최대 도시 알마티의 16층 아파트 건물에서 화재가 발생하면서 주민 수백 명이 대피했습니다. 5층과 6층 사이 승강기 케이블에서 시작된 불은 통로와 전기 케이블을 타고 빠르게 번졌고, 약 300명의 입주민이 대피했습니다. 5층과 6층 사이 승강기 케이블에서 시작된 불은 통로와 전기 케이블을 타고 빠르게 번졌고, 약 300명의 입주민이 대피했습니다. 하지만 불길에 갇혀 미처 탈출하지 못한 고층 주민들은 구조를 기다려야만 했습니다. 그때 아파트 외부에는 고층 주민들의 대피를 돕기 위해 대형 매트리스를 들고 대기하는 이웃들이 있었습니다. SNS에 공개된 현장 영상에는 불길과 연기를 피해 복도를 서성이던 고층 주민들이 창문 밖으로 몸을 던지자, 매트리스를 들고 그들을 받아내면서 구조하는 이웃들의 모습이 담겨있었습니다. 소방관들은 사다리차를 이용해 어린아이와 주민 40명을 구출했고 약 1시간 30분 만에 화재 진압에 성공했습니다. 알마티 공중보건당국은 이 사고로 26명의 아이와 2명의 임신부를 포함해 43명이 다쳤다고 밝혔습니다. 또한 초기에는 사망자가 없는 것으로 알려졌으나, 당국은 여성 1명이 다중 부상으로 끝내 사망했다고 전했습니다. (사진= 트위터 '@narrative_hole')