[Daily News] MARCH 23RD 2026

Singer G.NA who was fined over sponsor and pros****ion charges hints at returning to music and singing after being exiled from the industry for 10 years. On the 22nd, G.NA posted a video showing her recent activities on her social media, along with the caption "#2am #madness."

The video captures G.NA singing in a relaxed atmosphere. Next to her, a laptop appears to be in use for music production, offering a glimpse into her work beyond just her daily routine.

Netizens commented "Has she decreased her price?" and "Who told her she can return as a singer? Don't tell me..." [Nate]

BlackPink Jisoo flaunts her toned abs and body in her white look. [Nate]

ARMYs are furious. Following BTS’s comeback concert in Gwanghwamun on the 21st, which drew the attention of the entire world, harsh criticism continues that it “fell short of expectations” due to the lack of direction by the global platform ‘Netflix.’ Critics point out that the platform’s understanding was woefully inadequate to capture the essence of K-pop.

Netizens raised their voices in criticism, saying, “The lifeblood of K-pop is synchronized choreography and camera work that captures each member’s key moves, but Netflix killed the excitement of the performance with random full shots and static long takes,” “Bring the M Countdown PD here,” “A questionable victory for the music show PD,” “The stage was empty and even the audience looked shabby,” “The sound was poor and the venue looked lackluster, not befitting the artist’s status,” “They didn’t even show the ARMYs gathered in front of City Hall, and there were multiple angles highlighting only the Netflix logo,” “A subtitle disaster,” “They have no understanding of BTS, no understanding of the performance stage, and no understanding of K-pop,” “It was broadcast worldwide, so what is going on? Not even filming J-Hope’s feet at the start of the soap opera, it was a total failure,” and “BTS were used by Netflix.” [Nate]

Three ex-Cube employees exposes Cube's malpractice against their trainees.

BTOB's Lee Chang-sub, Apink's Park Chorong, and Highlight's Son Dongwoon candidly opened up about the harsh trainee culture they experienced during their time at their former agencies.

Park Chorong began by saying, "There were evaluations every weekend and at the end of every month." Lee Chan-sub added to the tension by explaining, "The weekly evaluations were just about what you practiced during the week, but the monthly evaluations were a decision on whether or not to cut you." In response, Park Chorong recalled that time, saying, "It was truly terrifying."

Lee Chang-ub also surprised everyone by revealing, "I was really nervous every month. They cut people without hesitation," adding, "If you couldn't lose weight, you were fired." When Park Chorong said, "I weighed myself every Monday," Lee Changsub empathized, saying, "We were exactly the same. I weighed 80kg when I joined the company, but I lost weight down to 60kg."

He added, "They wanted women in the low 40kg range and men in the mid-60kg range. Taller guys wanted the low 70kg range," conveying the strict standards of the time.

Park Chorong also shared a particularly harrowing memory. "Because I couldn't lose weight, my dance teacher told me, 'Chorong, it is dangerous right now. There is talk going around upstairs,'" she said, evoking sympathy by adding, "I remember running on the treadmill while crying after hearing those words." [Nate]

idle's Minnie shows her provocative stage outfit in new IG post. [Nate]

Singer and actress Nana was embroiled in dating rumors with model Chae Jong-seok, but it has been confirmed that the rumors are false.

According to a report by My Daily on the 23rd, Nana and Chae Jong-seok are not in a romantic relationship. Sources close to the two reportedly drew a line, stating, "They are not dating."

The misunderstanding began with the MBC show Omniscient Interfering View, which aired on the 21st. During the broadcast, Nana naturally conversed about dating and marriage while traveling with her manager. When the manager remarked, "You should date before you turn forty," Nana jokingly remarked, "Dating is something you just 'swipe' out during spare time," and added, "I meet people consistently and well."

The problem began when this past tense or general statement that they "consistently meet well" was misinterpreted as meaning "currently dating." Some netizens brought up Chae Jong-seok, a model six years her junior with whom she co-starred as a lover in Baek Ji-young's 2024 music video, as Nana's current romantic partner. In particular, given that her agency had previously given a vague response stating, "It is difficult to confirm as it is a private matter," during the first dating rumors two years ago, this statement was exaggerated into an admission of a relationship.

However, according to officials from both sides on the 23rd, the dating rumors between the two were confirmed to be unfounded. An official drew a clear line, emphasizing, “Nana and Chae Jong-seok are not dating. Absolutely not.” It appears that their remarks on the broadcast were also a lighthearted confession meant to imply that they have consistently and diligently been in relationships, rather than implying that they are currently seeing someone specific. [Nate]

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