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'Chairperson is entering' moment sparks frenzy as chaebol heir Annie debuts in idol group

For fans watching a livestream from Allday Project's Annie, K-dramas became real life when the arrival of her mother, none other than the chairwoman of Shinsegae Department Store, Chung Yoo-kyung, was announced during the feed.

2025-07-03

Chaebol idol opens up about struggle to gain family support for K-pop career

Annie Moon, a member of the upcoming mixed-gender quintet Allday Project and part of the Shinsegae Group family, revealed that her journey to becoming a singer faced strong resistance from her family.

2025-06-14

A new 'Tomorrow': Korean 'Annie' production unveils dynamic choreography for classic musical

Girls in ragged tunics perform cartwheels, do handstands and stomp their way through the Korean dance-heavy production of "Annie," set to open on Oct. 1.

2024-08-12

Chaebol children make a name for themselves in entertainment

Previously kept hidden under a veil of secrecy, heirs of chaebol, or Korean family-run conglomerates, are increasingly venturing into the public eye as professional entertainers or through social media.

2024-02-18

Could K-pop get its biggest nepo baby yet? Leaked trainee photos go viral

K-pop town began the week in a fuss after leaked photos on Monday hinted the industry may be getting the biggest nepo baby yet: an heiress to one of Korea's largest retail conglomerates, Shinsegae Group.

2024-02-05