This week, Korean entertainment news buzzes with heated debates and heartfelt apologies. Nana faces fan fury after calling out THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo over a viral video. Lee Jin Ho defends Kim Soo Hyun against Kim Sae Ron’s dating claims, while NewJeans battles ADOR in court. IU gets tangled in accusations from Sulli’s brother about a controversial psychiatrist. BoA and Jun Hyun Moo say sorry for remarks about Park Na Rae. Here’s every detail from the whirlwind of events.
Nana’s Comments on Sunwoo Spark Firestorm
A short video clip set off a big reaction. Nana, a former After School member and actress, commented on a viral moment where THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo dropped his AirPods and shouted but didn’t pick them up.
“He needs to be scolded,” Nana wrote on social media.
Fans of Sunwoo pushed back hard, saying Nana judged him too quickly. The backlash grew intense, with some flooding her accounts with angry messages.
Nana responded with a long message on Bubble. She explained her words came from an emotional reaction, not a full attack on Sunwoo’s character.
“I watched the video many times,” she said. “I felt the behavior was concerning, but I didn’t mean to define him by it.”
She stood by her view, saying she’d feel the same if she saw it in person.
The response split opinions. Some netizens praised Nana’s honesty, while others demanded she apologize. The debate continues online, with fans on both sides digging in.
Lee Jin Ho Clears Kim Soo Hyun’s Name
YouTuber Lee Jin Ho stirred the pot with a new video about Kim Soo Hyun and the late Kim Sae Ron. Rumors claimed Kim Sae Ron dated Kim Soo Hyun when she was underage. Lee Jin Ho said he found no proof of this.
“I checked everything carefully,” Lee Jin Ho said. “Kim Soo Hyun was with someone else from 2016 to 2019.”
He added that Kim Sae Ron also dated others during that time, including non-celebrities.
Lee Jin Ho shared photos and a 2019 video showing Kim Sae Ron with another person, not Kim Soo Hyun. He also questioned a photo Kim Sae Ron said was from her teens, claiming it was from 2019.
“She visited Kim Soo Hyun’s family home in 2018, but only as a friend,” he said.
Despite a court order limiting his videos about Kim Sae Ron, Lee Jin Ho promised more evidence soon. Kim Soo Hyun’s team has stayed quiet, but fans are watching closely.
IU Caught in Sulli Controversy
IU found herself in hot water after claims from Sulli’s brother, Choi Geon-hee. He accused IU of linking Sulli, Goo Hara, and Kim Sae Ron to a problematic psychiatrist, which he said hurt their mental health.
“IU introduced the psychiatrist to Sulli,” Choi Geon-hee posted online.
He also said IU passed the script for the 2017 film Real to Sulli after turning down the lead role herself.
“IU knew about the explicit scenes,” he claimed.
The movie, starring Kim Soo Hyun and Sulli, drew criticism for its bold content. Choi Geon-hee suggested IU might have known Sulli would face pressure.
IU’s fans jumped to her defense. They argued she wouldn’t have shared the script if she thought it would harm Sulli.
“IU supported Sulli emotionally,” one fan wrote online.
Choi Geon-hee later deleted his post, but screenshots spread fast. The claims have reignited talk about Real and its impact on Sulli, who passed away in 2019.
BoA and Jun Hyun Moo Say Sorry to Park Na Rae
A live stream gone wrong put BoA and Jun Hyun Moo in the spotlight. On April 5, the two chatted casually on Instagram, but things turned sour when a viewer asked about Jun Hyun Moo dating Park Na Rae.
BoA jumped in quickly.
“No, you’re too good for her,” she said.
The comment hit a nerve. Fans called it rude, especially since Park Na Rae wasn’t there to respond. Social media lit up with criticism.
BoA apologized on Weverse two days later.
“My careless words caused pain,” she wrote. “I’m truly sorry to Park Na Rae and my fans.”
Jun Hyun Moo followed with his own apology.
“I was wrong to mention someone not present,” he posted. “I spoke to Na Rae and thanked her for understanding.”
Park Na Rae hasn’t commented. Some fans accepted the apologies, but others felt the damage was done. The incident has sparked talks about respect in live broadcasts.
NewJeans’ Court Fight Drags On
NewJeans and their label ADOR remain locked in a legal standoff. On April 9, the Seoul Central District Court held a short hearing about the group’s contract.
ADOR won an injunction on March 21 that stops NewJeans from working without their approval. This blocks music releases, public events, and collaborations.
“The hearing lasted less than 10 minutes,” a court official said.
Only lawyers attended, and no final decision was shared. ADOR’s team said nothing changed, while NewJeans’ lawyers stayed silent.
The injunction likely still stands, keeping NewJeans on hold. Fans are frustrated, waiting for updates on the group’s next steps.
