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IU Apologizes to Her Brother Who Got Enlisted
On May 16th, IU posted a video titled ŌĆ£Dad, I prepared this for youŌĆØ on her youtube channel. To celebrate her birthday, having 6 million subscribers, and Family Month, she decided to present the cake she baked to her parents. IU, who was filming in the countryside, said, ŌĆ£We usually meet a lot in May. ThereŌĆÖs my birthday, ParentsŌĆÖ Day, and my fatherŌĆÖs birthday. I miss you so much, and thank you for giving birth to me.ŌĆØ The singer then mentioned her brother. ŌĆ£Thanks to you all, my brother is doing well in the army. But heŌĆÖs very mad at me. HeŌĆÖs replying to and receiving calls from my family, but heŌĆÖs not replying to my letters and he doesnŌĆÖt call me. I heard heŌĆÖs really mad at me,ŌĆØ she added. Earlier, IU appeared on tvNŌĆÖs Yoo Quiz on the Block and mentioned his brother serving in the army. She then apologized for making people recognize him by talking about him on the show. ┬Ā
GFRIENDŌĆÖs official disbandment
GFRIEND officially disbanded on the 22nd. Source Music announced the groupŌĆÖs disbandment on the 18th and wrote, ŌĆ£Our contract with GFRIEND will come to an end on May 22nd. After careful consideration and serious discussions, we decided to go our separate ways.ŌĆØ The day after the announcement, Sowon, Yerin, Eunha, Yuju, SinB, and Umji hurriedly wrote letters to their fans. Umji wrote, ŌĆ£I really want to give a big hug to our Buddy (fan club) who may have a hard time with the unexpected farewell.ŌĆØ Eunha also consoled her fans, saying, ŌĆ£It really hurts to think that we upset our fans who have been looking forward to meeting with us more than ever.ŌĆØ ┬Ā
Former After School Member Lizzy Booked for DUI Charge
On the 19th, Lizzy was booked without physical detention on charges of driving under the influence. She is reported to have crashed into a taxi in front of her on the night of the 18th. The officers deemed that her blood alcohol level was enough to warrant a cancellation of her license. Celltrion Entertainment shared, ŌĆ£We deeply apologize for causing you concern about what shouldnŌĆÖt have happened regarding Lizzy. This is inexcusable behavior, and we feel deeply responsible for causing a stir. The actress herself is truly repenting and reflecting on herself.ŌĆØ ┬Ā Source (1, 2, 3, 4)
