Happy Friday everyone!
We have brought you guys some of the hot topics and issues from Korean entertainment scenes this week. Let's go take a look!
Woollim Entertainment CEO's Apology For His Inappropriate Words And Actions
The CEO of Woollim Entertainment, Lee Jung Yeop has issued an official apology for his actions shown on Nam Woo-hyun's Instagram Live.
Nam Woo-hyun, who is a member of the group INFINITE, recently turned on Instagram Live while he was having a drink with Kim Sung-kyu from INFINITE and CEO Lee Jung Yeop. Some of the actions and words from the CEO were violent during the live broadcast, which has brought an issue among the fans and the public.
When the live broadcast was on, Kim Sung-kyu waved towards the fans saying hi, and Lee Jung Yeop struck down on Nam Woohyun's head. Nam Woo-hyun mentioned "Did you see that? He hits me just like this too much", and Sung-kyu mentioned, "I think you are going to regret your actions tomorrow. Please be careful" to the CEO.
Additionally, when Nam Woo-hyun said "You can see my face as well," and the CEO replied "Your face is at 80 kilograms, so stop. Your face is the worst". After the Instagram Live, fans of INFINITE got shocked by how the CEO can be verbally abusing the members.
On the following day of July 14, Woollim Entertainment posted the CEO's apology message, indicating how his actions and words were thoughtless from the Instagram Live.
Product Placement Advertisement From Celebrity's YouTube Channel
Davichi's Kang Min-kyung and Han Hyeyeon addressed criticism about product placement advertisements on their YouTube videos.
According to Dispatch on July 15, Kang Min-kyung was accused of using product replacement from her released videos from her personal YouTube channel. For instance, her purse from 'What's in My Bag' video is an advertisement for the purse. She has received ￦1,500,000 (USD $12,450) from the brand.
Han Hyeyeon, a celebrity fashion stylist who often appears from the show I Live Alone, also faced similar criticism from the public.
Han Hyeyeon also runs her personal YouTube channel, giving advice and tip for the fashion newbies and followers. She regularly uploaded a series of videos 'I bought these with my own money', and fans loved her contents how she introduced each product in detail.
One of the reasons her channel got even more famous among the public was her honest reviews from what she had bought with her own money. However, it turned out Han Hyeyeon also did multiple times of product placement advertisements from her videos.
2020 Online Dream Concert "CONNECT:D" Lineup 
On July 17, Dream Concert finally completed the lineup, as well as host lineup for the two-day concert.
On July 25, EXO-SC, ASTRO, Golden Child, CIX , South Club, Kim Jae-hwan, AB6IX, ONEUS, Red Velvet, Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi and Oh My Girl will be performing. The concert will be hosted by Super Junior's Leeteuk, Kim Yo Han, and Weki Meiki's Kim Doyeon.
On the following day of July 26, Ha Sung-woon, Jeong Se-woon, The Boyz, Stray Kids, Cravity, MAMAMOO, Lovelyz, Cosmic Girls, ITZY, Weki Meki and Rocket Punch. Also, the concert will be hosted by Super Junior's Eunhyuk, ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo, and ITZY's Lia.
Are you guys excited?
Kim Kang Yeol Park Ji Hyun 'Heart Singal 3'
Kim Kang Yeol and Park Ji Hyun from Heart Signal 3 finally became an official couple!
From Behind the Scene episode from Heart Signal 3, the two explained how they were cautious about the public finding out that they are dating before the show ends; they could only see each other in limited conditions, and could only talk on the messengers.
They are so adorable! Congratulations!
Irene From Red Velvet Screen Debut
Red Velvet's Irene is making her debut on the silver screen!
On July 16, SM Entertainment confirmed that Irene has been cast as the main actress from the movie Double Patty. She will be playing the role of an aspiring anchorwoman from the movie about youngsters on their journey of growing and developing their life and personality.
Jo Kwon Shares His Difficult Times And Shows Big Appreciation To Actress Kim Hye-soo
Singer Jo Kwon revealed the story of his family when they had difficulties with monetary issues.
On July 13, Jo Kwon shared his childhood stories of living in a small studio apartment along with stories of his mother's long-time illness. He suffered from loan sharks who came to collect their debt; they took a bucket of water and hit his mom with it, which made his mom damaging her eardrums.
Also, he mentioned that the person who helped him through his difficulty; Kim Hye-soo.
They built up a friendship when Jo Kwon and Kim Hye-soo both appeared on the drama The Queen of Office. Jo Kwon thanked and showed a big appreciation of how she helped him emotionally and financially throughout this tough phase.
Ku Hye-sun and Ahn Jae-hyun are Finally Divorced
Ku Hye-sun and Ahn Jae-hyun are finally divorced after four years of marriage. The divorce mediation session was held at Seoul Family Court on July 15, while both were not present.
The official statement was released "Ahn Jae-hyun and Ku Hye-sun came to an agreement to settle for divorce through mediation on July 15, 2020. The two will each walk on their own paths, and they will wish the best for each other's future. We apologize for their private matters having caused trouble to the public until now."
That's it for this week! I hope you guys enjoyed, and see you next week.
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