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Singer HyunA has directly addressed ongoing speculation about her weight, saying she is managing it in a healthy way and asking fans not to be concerned. "I am working out hard and managing my weight in a healthy way," HyunA said in a social media post Friday. "Please don’t worry about me," she added, sharing a screenshot of an article discussing changes in her weight. HyunA has long faced repeated scrutiny over her weight, with public commentary intensifying in recent months. At one point, pregnancy rumors even surfaced, prompting her agency to respond with a clarification. Appearing on a YouTube channel last year, she said, "I gained weight because I’m happy," adding, "I found stability after getting married." Despite such explanations, discussions about her weight continued. HyunA later wrote on social media, "Let’s get a grip and try dieting again," signaling the start of a diet. She subsequently posted a photo of herself standing on a scale. HyunA debuted in 2007 as a member of Wonder Girls and later joined 4Minute before establishing a solo career. She has built a distinct pr

A decade after K-pop group 4Minute disbanded, its members are drawing renewed attention — not for a reunion, but for how far they have drifted from the spotlight. From a secret web novel writer to a Bali-based author and a fitness instructor, their unexpected career pivots are sparking curiosity among fans online. 4Minute, which debuted in 2009, rose to fame with hits like "Hot Issue," "Crazy," and "What's My Name?" before disbanding in 2016. While the group left behind a strong legacy in second-generation K-pop, its members have since carved out strikingly different paths — many far removed from the entertainment industry. One of the most surprising transformations comes from Jeon Ji-yoon, who revealed she has been working as a web novel writer — quietly and under a pseudonym. Appearing on a YouTube show hosted by the channel “ZZIN_PAGE,” she said, "I kept my work as a web novel writer a secret, so I was surprised to be contacted for this appearance." She added, "This is my first time appearing on a broadcast as a web novel writer." Explaining how she entered the field, Jeon s

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