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Former NCT member Mark made his first solo appearance since leaving SM Entertainment, performing at the World Environment Day opening ceremony in Baku, Azerbaijan. The singer opened up about the difficult decision he faced earlier this year regarding his career, admitting he felt confused and overwhelmed by questions he couldn't answer. Mark shared that a trip to Kenya helped him realize that having all the answers isn't always necessary. And what matters most is the willingness to take the next step toward meaningful change. He debuted his unreleased self-composed track, Ready or Not at the event, marking a new chapter following his recent establishment of his one-person creative company, Upper Room.

The ice show, Solo Leveling on Ice, achieved number one in ticket presales on NultiKit immediately after opening reservations at 3 p.m. The production brings the popular web novel's universe to life through figure skating, featuring Korean national team skaters Cha Jun Huan, Kim Yei Lim, Li Siung, and Kyohung J Seok. Cha Jun Huan takes on the lead role of Sung Jin-woo, portraying the character's journey from humanity's weakest to strongest hunter through dynamic skating choreography. This marks Cha's return to domestic ice shows after seven years, generating significant global interest and prompting organizers to open international booking pages for the August 7th through 17th performances at Mokdong Ice Rink.

Former SISTAR member Hyolin has been discharged from the hospital after ten days of treatment following an emergency hospitalization. Her agency REH Entertainment confirmed she completed discharge procedures and is now resting at home while focusing on recovery. Hiolin was rushed to the hospital on May 27th, just before departing for a festival performance in Taipei, Taiwan, forcing the cancellation of all scheduled activities. The singer had been set to perform at the Taiwan event when sudden health complications required immediate medical attention and extended hospitalization under doctor's supervision.

Parkbaum has officially parted ways with D-Nation Entertainment after mutual discussions regarding her contract termination. The agency stated that Parkbaum has been focusing on health recovery and rest recently, and they decided to respect the artist's well-being and future activity direction. Parkbaum joined D Nation in 2018 after leaving YG Entertainment and participated in 2NE1's 15th debut anniversary reunion activities last year. However, she suspended activities in August due to health issues and has been on hiatus for approximately one year, during which concerning social media posts raised fan worries about her condition.

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His company, The Born Korea, announced that channel operations will center primarily on culinary videos, with the first content being Cooking Secrets, featuring an ultra simple soy sauce cold noodle recipe that's easier than instant ramen. Beck had suspended activities last year amid various controversies, including quality issues with his Pike Ham products, false origin labeling allegations, and food safety concerns. Most of these allegations resulted in no charges or non-referral decisions during police investigations, paving the way for his return, with the My Own Recipe series also returning for season two, with a renewed focus on mutual growth with franchise owners.

Esper members Karina and Winter revealed they once followed strangers who approached them with the classic Do You Know the Way religious recruitment tactic. During an appearance on Naioung Siok PD's YouTube channel, Channel 15 Nights, the duo shocked viewers by admitting they actually went to cafes with these strangers. Winter, who described herself as easily swayed, said the incident happened after her debut when someone accurately guessed she had cold hands and feet, which surprised her enough to follow them. Karina had a similar experience during her trainee days when someone told her she seemed to carry pressure and face constant tests, offering to buy her food while listening to her concerns, though both members fortunately left the cafes after sensing something suspicious.

Zero base one. Member Park Gunwook issued a public apology after admitting to manipulating a fan sign event lottery, acknowledging he called out a different number than the one he actually drew. The controversy erupted when video footage showed Park Gunwook arbitrarily changing the winning number during a Polaroid photo giveaway event, leading to accusations that he favored a specific fan. In his apology posted on the fan communication platform plus chat, Park Gunwook admitted he should have been more careful in his judgment and actions, expressing sincere regret for causing confusion and hurt. The incident has sparked broader criticism as fans unearthed past videos showing him yawning during fan events and kicking safety cones in parking lots, escalating the situation into a wider character controversy beyond the initial fan favoritism allegations.

Latin boy group Santos Bravos claimed the Best Group slash duo award at the Premios II Musica Urbano mix ceremony held at the Coca-Cola Music Hall in San Juan Puerto Rico. The awards show recognizes achievements in Latin music, culture, and industry influence, making this win a significant validation of the group's competitiveness in the Latin music market. Santos Bravos performed their debut EP duel title track Velocidade and second single Kawasaki at the event, with members expressing disbelief and gratitude to fans upon receiving the trophy. The five-member group, consisting of Drew, Alejandro, Gabi, Kawei, and Kenneth, debuted last October under High Bee Latin America's Multi-Home, Multi-Genre initiative and has already been invited to major Latin festivals and won the Breakthrough Podcast Award at the Spotify Podcast Awards last month.

Actor Kim Su-hyun's agency Gold Medalist confirmed that police have forwarded YouTuber Kim Seoui to prosecutors with a recommendation for detention on charges, including violating the act on special cases concerning the punishment of sexual crimes. The agency expressed gratitude to those who spoke up on Kim Su heon's behalf and to investigative authorities for conducting a fact-based investigation that revealed the truth. They particularly thanked fans whose belief and support provided great strength during the difficult period, noting that the Seoul Gang Nam Police Station spent over a year investigating before applying for the arrest warrant that was approved by the court last month. Until then, stay tuned to All Things Korean Entertainment, and we'll catch you tomorrow.