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Pentagon 's Hui amazed everyone with his talent. On the May 11 airing of Mnet's ' Breakers ', the hosts and fellow artists on the show shared their thoughts on Hui's performance. Prior to seeing Hui's stage, many had a stereotype against him because of his idol status. However, everyone admitted they were wrong and showered Hui with compliments. SHINee 's Key commented, "They said it's all due to his fandom and stuff but he proved his talent on stage." Seo Samuel also said, "I feel sorry for judging him too fast." Mia added, "I could tell how he has lived his past 3-4 years after watching his performance." In the end, Hui also shared, "It's my goal to hear that I'm good even though I'm an idol." Check out his amazing performance above! cr.allkpop

After School 's Kaeun expressed her strong desires for ' Produce 48 '. On May 11, Mnet revealed the profile and introduction clips of the first set of trainees. Among the contestants is After School member Kaeun. In her bio, Kaeun stated, "It's my last chance. I fear nothing." Kaeun told more of her story in the intro video. She introduced herself as a Pledis Entertainment trainee of 6 years and 10 months. She said, "I wasn't good enough but I worked hard and became a singer. Standing on stage and singing was happiness. But after 2 years (since my debut), opportunities to stand on stage decreased, and then I heard about 'Produce 48'. I believed I would be able to gain the chance to stand on stage again." Fellow Pledis Entertainment artists, NU'EST W and Raina , appeared on the video to show support for their labelmate. cr.allkpop

Seventeen's Mingyu opens up an Instagram account! Mingyu is the second member of Seventeen to open up an Instagram! Hurray for fans, it looks like the Seventeen members are all planning on making individual Instagram accounts, to keep in touch with Carats. The8 was the first member to open on the same day, with Mingyu following suit just after a few hours. Just a matter of time until the next Seventeen-stagram opens! Check out Mingyu's new Instagram handle below. Which member do you think will be next? https://www.instagram.com/p/BfSezO6HhPo/

Kang Dong Won spilled on some of his upcoming projects, including his Hollywood debut film 'Tsunami LA', in a recent int The actor was cast in the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster by Hannibal Classics and Foresight Unlimited, and directed by Simon West, back in December of last year. About jumping into filming soon, Kang Dong Won said, "Because of the title I thought we'd film in the United States, but it is filming in Europe. Preliminary filming is set to start soon. We begin preparations in March, and then main filming begins in April. I just said okay because I got the offer. The scenario is entertaining, and I was contacting them about another film first but that got delayed, so this was what we settled on for now. There was no reason for me to turn it down." Kang Dong Won also revealed that he's interested in scriptwriting, and "wants to try it out before he gets older." What about any small-screen plans? The last time Kang Dong Won appear...

Jeon So Min thanked her fellow 'Running Man' members Lee Kwang Soo and Yang Se Chan for sending her a coffee cart to the set of tvN's 'Cross'! On February 15, Jeon So Min took to her Instagram account to post a cute picture of her standing by a coffee cart sent in by Lee Kwang Soo and Yang Se Chan, and wrote, "Thank you, I love you guys. I'll do well." Meanwhile, Jeon So Min is currently starring in 'Cross' as the lead actress, taking on the role of Go Ji In. It's nice to see 'Running Man' members supporting each other off the show!

Park Jin Hee's first scene in 'Return' recorded the highest viewer rating ever for the drama, so far. Due to issues with staff members, Go Hyun Jung, who was in the female lead role Choi Ja Hae in 'Return', left the drama midway. Episode 15 aired back on February 14 was Go Hyun Jung's last appearance, and her role was replaced by actress Park Jin Hee starting from episode 16. Park Jin Hee made a short yet strong first appearance as Choi Ja Hae with a scene consisting of her cutting her own hair. According to Nielsen Korea, the ending scene of episode 16 with Park Jin Hee's first appearance recorded 20.4% - the highest viewer ratings 'Return' has ever recorded. The controversy with the actress switch may have have played a beneficial role in the drama's viewer ratings, after all. The next episode with new actress Park Jin Hee will air next Wednesday, February 21.