BTS member Jungkook has ignited controversy after appearing in a late-night livestream in which he used profanity and voiced frustration with his agency, Hybe, only to later post a selfie promising to “work really hard” for the group’s upcoming comeback. The abrupt shift in tone has left fans divided and raised broader questions about the pressures facing one of K-pop’s biggest global stars. On Feb. 26, Jungkook broadcast live for about 90 minutes on Weverse, Hybe’s fan platform, while drinking

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The older brother of late f(x) member and actress Sulli has released a previously unseen video of the star, following earlier posts of childhood photos that moved fans. On Feb. 28, Choi Geon-hee uploaded a clip to his personal channel with the caption “gift.” The video shows Sulli outdoors on a sidewalk, wearing a pale pink silk top, black pants and flip-flops, with her long hair down. She performs a playful stretch-like pose, lifting one leg to touch her arm. Days earlier, he had posted a childhood photo of Sulli with the caption, “Why do you cry so sadly with a smiling face,” drawing emotional responses from fans who said they missed her and thanked him for sharing memories. Sulli, born Choi Jin-ri, died on Oct. 14, 2019, at age 25. She started her career as a child actor in the 2005 SBS drama “Ballad of Seodong” and debuted in f(x) in 2009, later pursuing both music and acting. Her brother drew attention last year with claims related to her appearance in the film “Real,” keeping public discussion around her career and legacy active among fans. This article from Xportsne

BTS member Jung Kook has reassured fans about his upcoming album and group comeback while addressing a controversy from a late-night livestream that spread widely online. On Feb. 26, Jung Kook posted a selfie on fan platform Weverse and wrote, “The album is really not far away. Please wait just a little longer,” adding, “When I come back, I’ll really work hard,” followed by heart emojis. The message heightened anticipation for BTS’ full-group return, while also signaling his own renewed focus after recent dating rumors and backlash from a personal broadcast earlier that day. Around 3:30 a.m., Jung Kook went live for about 90 minutes while drinking with his older brother and acquaintances. During the livestream, he said he had smoked heavily but quit, and joked that mentioning it would cause trouble with his agency. As he spoke candidly about wanting to be honest with fans, he used profanity and made an obscene hand gesture, which some viewers criticized. When fans asked him to end the broadcast, he replied, “Why would I turn it off? Please don’t tell me what to do.” Clip