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Dohwa, AOA Chanmi, to Get Married Next Month: Fiance Is a Kind-hearted Man
등록일2025.05.08
Former AOA member Chanmi, who has since transitioned to acting under the name Dohwa (28), announced she will be getting married next month. Dohwa shared the news on her social media on the 8th, stating, I wanted to personally share this news with everyone who has watched over me and supported me thus far. I have met someone with whom I wish to walk the path of life ahead. Regarding her fiance, Dohwa mentioned, He is a truly kind and grateful person who has warmly supported me through all my moments and stood by my side. I think I will be able to introduce him to you all slowly in time. Dohwa added, Your warm blessings and prayers for our future together will be a great strength to us. I believe many of you are hearing about my marriage for the first time through this post. I will make sure to reach out to each one of you without delay. Dohwa debuted as Chanmi of AOA in 2012 and received much love. Last year, she left FNC Entertainment and signed with Dante Entertainment to embark on new endeavors. (SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)
[SBS Star] Seolhyun & Um Tae Goo Share Their Journey from Being Awkward Colleagues to 'Soulmates'
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등록일2024.11.27
Actor Um Tae Goo and actress/K-pop girl group AOA member Seolhyun playfully claimed that they are each other's soulmates. On the November 26 episode of the YouTube show 'Salon Drip 2', actor/director Kim Hee Won, Um Tae Goo, and Seolhyun guested to discuss their project, Disney+'s upcoming television series 'Light Shop'. During their chat, Um Tae Goo's famous shyness became the topic of conversation. I heard that you tend to be shy around someone you met for the first time. Does it help to relax your shyness if you get to know the person better? If so, how long does it usually take? , the host, comedian Jang Do-yeon asked Um Tae Goo. It would depend on the person. , Um Tae Goo replied before sharing what it was like when he worked with Seolhyun for the first time. Um Tae Goo shared that when he and Seolhyun worked together on the movie 'The Great Battle' (2018), they only exchanged five sentences throughout the filming. Yes, we have not exchanged more than five sentences while filming together for over a year. And those sentences were mostly something like, 'Great job today.'. , Seolhyun revealed, bursting into laughter. However, Um Tae Goo and Seolhyun said they became much closer while filming 'Light Shop'. We talked a lot more this time, even about personal matters. , the two shared. Seolhyun then playfully said, We are best friends now. We are soulmates! Wait, am I the only one who feels that way? , she asked Um Tae Goo, who was quietly giggling. No, that's great. A soulmate. , Um Tae Goo responded with laughter before explaining the story behind it. People kept asking why Seolhyun and I talked so little while we claimed to be close. We started responding, 'No, we are best friends. We are each other's soulmate.'. That's how the 'soulmate' thing started. , he explained. When there's only two of you, what do you guys usually talk about with each other? , Jang Do-yeon asked. We talk about travel and puppies, too, since we both have pet dogs. We also talk about workout routines and stuff. , Seolhyun shared. (Credit= 'TEO 테오' YouTube) (SBS Star)
[SBS Star] I Heard it Straight From... Yang Sechan Used to Date a Girl Group Member that Choa Knows?
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등록일2024.07.31
Entertainer Ji Suk-jin and singer Choa, formerly of K-pop girl group AOA, talked about entertainer Yang Sechan's ex-girlfriend. On July 30, Ji Suk-jin uploaded a video featuring Choa as a guest on his YouTube channel. During their conversation, Ji Suk-jin said he could set Choa up with someone, as the singer mentioned that she is not in a relationship right now. I have a hoobae who's quite nice. Not a very good-looking guy, though; he has a slightly protruded mouth. But his work is thriving, and he is a genuinely nice person. , he said. Choa subtly declined the suggestion, saying she prefers meeting guys in more natural settings. However, Ji Suk-jin replied, Natural settings? I can make it natural! He's a great guy, and I'm not the only one who thinks that way. Kim Jong-kook always recommends him. Ji Suk-jin soon revealed that the guy he had been talking about was Yang Sechan. Oh. , Choa said, You don't have to arrange a date for him. He's fully capable of doing that on his own. Is he?? People say those things about him? , Ji Suk-jin asked, surprised. I don't know about his current dating situation, though. , Choa remarked. Is it true that he used to date (name), then? , Ji Suk-jin asked, and Choa replied that it was true, adding that they broke up. Is she still working in the industry? , he asked, hinting that Yang Sechan's ex is a celebrity; Choa said she was unsure if the girl was very active now. Ji Suk-jin asked again, Is it something you checked yourself, or did you just hear about it? You haven't seen them going out together, have you? I heard it straight from the girl (Yang Sechan's ex-girlfriend). , Choa replied. Anyway, Yang Sechan doesn't need to be set up with me. He can meet someone nice as he wishes. , Choa said, declining Ji Suk-jin's suggestion again. You are very good at rejecting in a roundabout way! Okay, I'll stop. , Ji Suk-jin said, adding, But you should know, personality matters more than looks. (Credit= '지편한세상 [Jeeseokjin World]' YouTube, 'yangse2848' Instagram) (SBS Star)
[SBS Star] I Had to Take 3-Year Hiatus Choa Reveals the Shocking Amount of Hate Comments After Leaving AOA
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등록일2024.07.31
Choa, a former member of AOA, opened up about the amount of hate comments she received upon her departure from her group. On June 15, a new video was uploaded on entertainer Ji Suk-jin's YouTube channel. While Ji Suk-jin and Choa spoke together, Choa reminisced about her departure from AOA, saying, I took about three years off after leaving the group. It wasn't that I intended to rest, but... Bitterly smiling, she continued, When I decided to leave AOA, I thought of it like quitting a job at a company. But many didn't take it that way. A lot of them view a group as a family. In response, Ji Suk-jin commented, AOA fans must have been quite upset and criticized you a lot, adding, The public also must have probably thought, 'Choa is great on shows and everything. Why did she leave? Was there an issue?' Choa admitted, I was the problem―my feelings were the problem. When I left, it was because I wanted to pursue my own path, but I ended up receiving far more criticism than I expected. I was already mentally drained, so I spent nearly three years mostly lying in bed and doing nothing after leaving. Ji Suk-jin then compared her situation to his experience on SBS' television show Running Man, noting, Over the 14 years of the show, we've had members like Kwang Soo, So Min, and Gary leave. They didn't leave because of any issues, but to chase their own dreams. Ji Suk-jin also added, It sounds like those malicious comments affected you a lot, but remember there are many more people supporting you. He continued to comfort her, saying, The people who write malicious comments are just a small minority. They seem numerous because they are very vocal, but most people aren't focused on spreading negativity. They aren't free enough to waste their time hating, you know. Choa, who revealed she was struggling with depression, left AOA in June 2017. She returned to the industry in September 2020, launching her own YouTube channel. (Credit= '지편한세상 [Jeeseokjin World]' YouTube, FNC Entertainment) (SBS Star)
[SBS Star] Ryu Soo Young Tells How He Fell for Park Ha Seon & Shares When He Knew She Was 'The One'
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등록일2024.07.24
Actor Ryu Soo Young recalled when he decided to marry actress Park Ha Seon. On July 23, Ryu Soo Young, comedian Lee Seung-yoon, and Choa, formerly of K-pop girl group AOA, guested on SBS' television show 'Dolsing Fourmen'. In the episode, Ryu Soo Young talked about how he fell in love with his wife, Park Ha Seon. The actor said their romance began a year after they worked together on MBC's drama 'Two Weeks' (2013). He stated, The four leads, including me and her, frequently gathered together. A year passed after the drama; we four had planned to meet but canceled at the last minute. Park Ha Seon, already on her way to our meet-up, was driving by my neighborhood. So, she and I decided to meet at a nearby coffee place. I still remember her short hair and how she had her jacket on her shoulder. It was as if there were beams of light coming from her. As I approached her, my heart started racing. , Ryu Soo Young said, recalling the moment he fell for Park Ha Seon. After that, we talked on the phone from time to time. Our phone conversation got longer and longer, which made me want to see her. , the actor commented with a smile. Ryu Soo Young continued, To make a decent excuse to see Park Ha Seon, I suggested we climb a mountain in my neighborhood. We went together when she didn't have a filming schedule. It had rained the day before, making the path down the mountain slippery. I extended my hand to her, and she took it. We went, and she seemed to have no plans to let go of my hand. So we kept holding hands the whole way down the mountain. That's when I started to think that maybe she likes me. Ryu Soo Young then recounted the moment he decided to marry Park Ha Seon. I wanted our relationship to go further. One day, we hung out at a playground. Park Ha Seon was on a swing, and I stood behind her to give her a push. After softly pushing her forward, I hurried in front of her and knelt on the ground to get our faces closer as the swing swung. I imagined it would make her heart skip a beat. The swing brought her closer and closer to me, and then bam! She pushed me away with her palm on my forehead, causing me to lie on my back. I couldn't stop laughing because I was so embarrassed. While laughing, I had a strong feeling that she was the one I would marry. , the actor commented, causing the entire studio to exclaim, Aww! (Credit= SBS Dolsing Fourmen, 'SBS Radio 에라오' YouTube) (SBS Star)
[SBS Star] Choa Reveals the Real Reasons for Her Abrupt Departure from AOA
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등록일2024.02.23
Choa, formerly of K-pop girl group AOA, spoke in detail about her sudden departure from AOA in 2017. On February 22, singer Lee Ji Hye updated her YouTube channel with a new video. In this video, the five members of E Channel X Channel S' television show 'Diva Sisters'―Choa, Lee Ji Hye, Ivy, Chae Rina and NARSHA―gathered together for some drinks for Lee Ji Hye's birthday. While sharing their good and bad times in the entertainment industry, Ivy said to Choa, You left your group for your own good, didn't you? It was for you to be happy, right? To her question, Choa answered, Actually, when I left my group, I still wanted to be part of this industry. Chae Rina commented, But at that time, it almost seemed like you were done with this industry. The public probably felt the same way. Choa replied, I monitor myself as well as other artists a lot. Back then, I used to monitor performances by different sunbaes and thought to myself, 'I would never be as good as them. What I have will never match up with theirs.' I constantly compared myself to sunbaes. She continued, So, one day, I was just like, 'If I can't be the best even if I try hard, there's no point in staying in this business. I should just leave and enjoy my 20s.' That's why I left AOA. Upon hearing this, Ivy remarked, Your standards for yourself seem too high, to which Choa responded with a shy laugh. Then, Chae Rina gave Choa a sincere advice, There may be truly talented people in our industry, but me, Ji Hye and even Ivy, who has been doing musicals for 19 years, still book a studio to practice. After revealing that she was suffering from depression, Choa left AOA in June 2017. Then, in September 2020, Choa opened her YouTube channel, and also returned to the industry. (Credit= 'Gwanjong Un-ni' YouTube) (SBS Star)
