&TEAM’s Agency Shares Update On Nicholas’ Health After He Sits Out Part Of Comeback Showcase
&TEAM’s agency has released a statement on Nicholas’ health.
On April 21, &TEAM held a comeback showcase for their new EP “We on Fire.” After a delay in the start of the showcase, it was announced that due to a “worsening of Nicholas’ health,” he would not be able to participate in the group’s performances and would only be on stage for part of the event.
After the showcase, YX LABELS shared the following update:
Hello. This is YX Labels.
We are making an announcement regarding the state of &TEAM member Nicholas’ health.
Due to a sudden worsening of his health, Nicholas was unable to participate in part of “&TEAM 3rd EP SHOWCASE ‘We on Fire’” today. We ask for fans’ generous understanding.
Although the artist was strongly determined to participate in the performances, it was determined that proceeding with performing would be difficult given the state of his health at the time. Because we considered our artist’s health our top priority, we wound up limiting his participation to only part of the event.
Nicholas is currently resting, and we are continuously monitoring the progress of his recovery. We would like to apologize for giving cause for concern to the audience members who looked forward to and attended today’s showcase. We plan to manage the artist’s schedule while considering his health our top priority.
If any changes to the artist’s future schedule should arise, we will make an announcement as soon as possible.
Exclusive: CORTIS Talks About Their Inspirations And Forming Their Identity Through Honest Music At Press Showcase For “GREENGREEN”
CORTIS is gearing up for their highly-anticipated comeback!
On April 20, CORTIS held the press showcase for their second mini album “GREENGREEN.”
In the Q&A session at their press showcase, the members emphasized being honest and raw in expressing themselves for their latest album—discussing how they’ve grown through the comeback while experimenting with different sounds and genres.
The members began by sharing how they came to choose the themes “GREENGREEN” and “REDRED,” which blossomed from James’s initial suggestion and was developed to further represent the dichotomy of what CORTIS dislikes versus what they support.
Regarding the title track “REDRED,” Martin shared, “I’m confident that it will do well.” Seonghyeon further mentioned that all five members participated in producing the album, capturing the members’ various tastes. Keonho reflected on the group’s growth and CORTIS’s experiences since their debut such as headlining the NBA Crossover concert series in Los Angeles, expressing how their thoughts and preferences became more clear over time.
Keonho discussed working on the album simultaneously while being busy with promotions for CORTIS. He shared, “We were out of ideas at one point, but we tried to make new experiences in our daily lives together.” Seonghyeon elaborated they refreshed themselves by going for walks, playing basketball, going to the theaters and eating popcorn, and working in open places. When the MC jokingly mentioned Martin’s advantage when it came to basketball, Martin added, “I’m working hard on my dunks.”
Regarding the catchy choreography, James commented, “When making the choreo, the hook is the important part. We thought it should be easy to follow along like the song’s hook.” Martin brought up the importance of originality in their self-produced music video for “REDRED,” such as wanting to capture the old streets of Seoul and their raw selves. Seonghyeon mentioned, “Keonho and Martin wore the restaurant owner’s apron, and the people walking past were curious about what we were filming.” Martin added, “I remember someone tried to say it was for a college project.”
The members elaborated on the “raw” concept of the upcoming album, which reflects their desire to be honest—an element Martin wanted to highlight as CORTIS’ strength. James shared, “When you look at the concept photos, you can see our natural skin. We did just the minimum makeup while taking the photos as we wanted to show our real selves—it was okay if our dark circles showed.”
Juhoon also talked about performing as their strength saying, “It’s one of our favorite parts. Performing in front of fans face-to-face is what we enjoy.” James further talked about how the group can communicate more with fans through the album, saying their workflow became much smoother through producing this second mini album. The members also touched upon receiving strength from TXT while filming a challenge together, saying they told CORTIS to promote in good health.
On CORTIS’s new achievement of surpassing 2 million stock pre-orders for “GREENGREEN,” the members talked about how they heard the news, such as Keonho getting a call from his mom while Seonghyeon got a message from his dad. Keonho added, “I feel so grateful and happy to receive so much love and interest so early.”
When asked about the group’s popularity abroad, Martin reminisced about the NBA Crossover stage, sharing, “Fans abroad knew our songs well. We showcased ‘YOUNGCREATORCREW’ for the first time, and they jumped along.”
Finally,answering the question about when they feel inspired, James emphasized, “Rather than waiting, first, we start creating.” Martin remarked, “We get inspiration everywhere from our daily lives,” adding, “We want to make people think, ‘I want to see their performance.’” Juhoon added, “We get our inspiration from scheduled activities, performances, and activities abroad. ‘Wassup’ is one of our B-sides, and we portrayed our inspiration there.”
CORTIS will make their comeback with “GREENGREEN” on May 4. Ahead of the comeback, they will release their title track “REDRED” on April 20 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out teasers here!
Watch: Park Seo Joon, Jung Yu Mi, And Choi Woo Shik Showcase Playful Chemistry In “Unplanned Trip: Limited Edition” Teaser
tvN’s upcoming variety show “Unplanned Trip: Limited Edition” has released a new teaser!
“Unplanned Trip: Limited Edition” follows Park Seo Joon, Jung Yu Mi, and Choi Woo Shik as they travel across South Korea without knowing where they will go, where they will sleep, or how they will get there. It is a new version of the long-running “Youth Over Flowers” travel series.
The show keeps the original “trip without advance notice” travel concept from “Youth Over Flowers” but adds new rules to make the journey more entertaining, such as a budget cap of 100,000 won (approximately $67.20) per person. The strict limits create unexpected challenges and situations, leading to genuine reactions from the three cast members.
The newly released teaser begins with Park Seo Joon offering Jung Yu Mi a bottle of water. She is surprised by how much has already been consumed, prompting a brief moment of confusion over who drank it. Park Seo Joon apologizes, as only about one-third of the water remains. Choi Woo Shik, who is carrying a bag with water and other supplies, calls Jung Yu Mi’s attention and jokingly complains that his fingers have turned purple.
Watch the teaser below!
“Unplanned Trip: Limited Edition” is set to premiere on May 3 at 7:30 p.m. KST.
While waiting, watch Park Seo Joon and Jung Yu Mi in “Youn’s Kitchen 2” below:
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Watch: IU, Byeon Woo Seok, And More Showcase Professionalism On Set Of “Perfect Crown”
“Perfect Crown” has taken viewers behind the scenes of the drama!
Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, MBC’s “Perfect Crown” tells the love story of Seong Hui Ju (IU), a chaebol heiress who has everything but is only a commoner in status, and Grand Prince Ian (Byeon Woo Seok), a prince who has nothing despite being the son of the king.
The behind-the-scenes video captures the passionate acting of the actors on set, with the actors attentively working with the director and sharing their own ideas to enhance the drama.
The cast and crew are also taken by the beauty of Nakhwa Nori (traditional Korean fireworks). IU remarks, “I’ve only seen it on video, and it’s my first time seeing it in person. It’s so pretty! How can there be such a beautiful tradition?” Byeon Woo Seok also captures the moment on camera, saying, “It reminds me of the lantern lights in Rapunzel’s story, so I watched while thinking, ‘Wow!’”
After filming the scene where Gong Seung Yeon slaps Byeon Woo Seok, Gong Seung Yeon shares, “I feel sorry, but I didn’t actually hit him, so I hope not everyone is offended.”
In another scene where Byeon Woo Seok is wearing traditional attire, he points to the giraffe emblem at the center. He shares, “One of my nicknames is ‘giraffe,’ so I like this.”
When asked what props she likes on the set, IU shares that she likes Seong Hui Ju’s nameplate which features her character’s handwritten name in English.
Watch the behind-the-scenes video below!
“Perfect Crown” recently premiered its first two episodes. The drama airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:40 p.m. KST.
While waiting for the next episode, watch IU in “Hotel Del Luna” below:
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Also watch Byeon Woo Seok in “Lovely Runner” on Viki:
