Star Today reporters are always busy. They move around like idol stars, going to Gangnam, Sangam-dong, and Samcheong-dong in a single day. Eating triangular kimbap for meals is a daily routine. At entertainment issue sites, official events, and interview locations, Star Today reporters share behind-the-scenes stories from the past week that they couldn't include in their articles.
# Global No. 1 and Whatnot... Park Kyung-young with a Half Face (ft. Squid Game 3)
There has been much talk and controversy, but the interview with the stars of the globally impactful K-content 'Squid Game' finale is in full swing. Among them, Park Kyung-young, who faced backlash for a spoiler mistake before the opening of 'Season 3', appeared with a half face. Upon entering the café for the interview, Park Kyung-young greeted the reporters with a tense posture and a 90-degree bow, sincerely apologizing for her mistake.
Throughout the interview, she seemed so withdrawn that it felt awkward to ask questions. She expressed feelings of guilt and self-blame over the controversy, stating that she couldn't enjoy the festive atmosphere at all. She confessed that she was too scared to even look at the comments. Seeing her, I felt the weight of the crown, and given her already slender frame, it was quite pitiful. She even showed slight trembling, which made the atmosphere supportive and comforting.
# “7 Types of Kimchi”… Scarlett Johansson, Truly the Best in Fan Service
Scarlett Johansson, who captivated the world as Black Widow in the Marvel series, has arrived in Korea. Known affectionately as 'Hansuni' by domestic fans, she visited Korea for the first time in 8 years to promote the movie 'Jurassic World: Dominion'. Although she arrived at the airport late at night with her face covered, she showcased 'fantastic' fan service at the press conference and red carpet. She skillfully shot K-hearts she had diligently learned and posed for flashes with a cheeky expression. While the movie wasn't as beautiful as expected, Scarlett Johansson's beauty shone brightly. This sister knows how to promote well. She hit the fan's heart by saying, “I bought cosmetics in Myeongdong and ate 7 types of kimchi.” Thanks to this, the movie topped the box office upon release.
# It's Been 23 Years Since Yoo Seung-jun Left... Still Waiting for the 'Loyal Fanbase'
Singer Yoo Seung-jun (48, American name Steve Seung-jun Yoo) faced controversy over evading military service after renouncing his Korean citizenship and obtaining U.S. citizenship before his enlistment in 2002. Although he hasn't set foot in Korea for 23 years, there are still fans waiting for him.
On June 26, the Seoul Administrative Court's Administrative Division 5 (Chief Judge Lee Jeong-won) held the second hearing for Yoo Seung-jun's lawsuit against the LA Consulate General regarding the refusal of visa issuance and a lawsuit against the Minister of Justice regarding the confirmation of the non-existence of the entry ban.
On this day, 4-5 women who appeared to be fans of Yoo Seung-jun attended the hearing. They greeted each other warmly by calling each other's names and shared their thoughts after the trial. Although the court's judgment on Yoo Seung-jun's entry ban has not yet been made, the solid loyalty of the fans waiting for him for 23 years is impressive.
# Park Bo-young X Park Jin-young, Interview Gifts Like Mystery and Lake
On the 26th of last month, Park Bo-young and on the 1st, Park Jin-young conducted an interview for the ending of 'Mystery Seoul' at the BH Entertainment building. They prepared gifts for the reporters who visited the site, and cookies themed around the concept of being overly immersed in the drama received a good response. Park Bo-young included two cute cookies inspired by her twin role in the drama, while Park Jin-young engraved the name 'Mystery' on heart-shaped cookies. The cookies were reportedly delicious as well. The packaging band for the cookies included phrases like “I look forward to the future being a mystery” and “Thank you for coming into the calm lake,” adding to the lingering feelings after the ending.
# Before Lion Boys, There Was VIXX... Cha Hak-yeon “I Enjoy the Stories on SNS”
The Netflix series 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' has taken the world by storm. The stage of Lion Boys performing 'Your Idol' has garnered significant attention and love on YouTube and social media. In particular, the traditional Korean attire, hanbok, has captured the attention of global fans, with reactions highlighting its freshness and sophistication despite being traditional clothing.
In this context, VIXX, who previously made a 'legend' with their hanbok stage costumes, naturally came to mind. Netizens mentioned, “Before Lion Boys, there was VIXX,” recalling VIXX's 'Dew' stage. In a recent interview following the conclusion of the MBC drama 'Labor Lawyer Noh Mu-jin', Cha Hak-yeon expressed his joy when asked about this, saying, “I felt really good,” and added, “We talk a lot among the members. We look for videos and check the reactions about us. There are many stories about VIXX on SNS, which makes me happy.”
