Han So Hee, RM, LISA: Newsmakers of the week

This week, we saw some surprising developments in the ongoing saga of Han So Hee, Ryu Jun Yeol and Hyeri. While BLACKPINK's Lisa celebrated her birthday with a special sneak-peek video, RM too made the week brighter with pictures from his first vacation post military enlistment. And finally, former T-ara member Areum warned of legal action amid her relationship controversy.. read on the know all about the biggest headlines of the week.

This week, Han So Hee had an outburst on Instagram, wherein she penned a lengthy post slamming the groundless speculations about her relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol. She even urged Hyeri to contact her directly, expressing that she had tried her best to reach out to Hyeri and failed. Han So Hee confirmed that her relationship with Rhu Jun Yeol began four months after he broke up with Hyeri. Within a short span, Han So Hee went on to delete this post and stated that her 'personality can be rash'.

After enlisting for the mandatory military service last year, RM managed to get his first vacation in March. The singer, known for his deep appreciation of art and nature, took to Instagram to share snippets of his downtime, reposting a story from Eyes Magazine's director Jin Pyo, who excitedly captioned it as "Our maknae (youngest) first vacation!" In the shared snap, RM is seen surrounded by his close circle of friends, including stylist Kim Youngjin, photographer Mok Jungwook, and actor Lee Jong-won. He was also captured exploring an exhibition in Korea, reportedly held at the Leeum Museum of Art.

This week, former T-ARA member Lee Areum was reportedly admitted to a hospital after an attempt to end her life. After regaining consciousness, she warned of legal action against defamatory posts. "I remembered my loved ones, children, family and friends at the brink of death. After realizing I might never see them again, I desperately wanted to live, so I held on and regained consciousness. The hospital said it was a miracle I survived," she was quoted by Korea JoongAnd Daily. She also warned to take legal action against an alleged YouTuber who was making incorrect claims about her.

On her 27th birthday, BLACKPINK's Lisa shared a video on the LOUD YouTube channel, giving fans a sneak-peek of her home. However, it was her luxurious car which catch everyone's attention. She was seen exiting her house in a jaw-dropping Mercedes-Benz. The vehicle boasted of a striking interior that truly captivated them – customized to Lisa's taste, featuring vibrant yellow upholstery. Korena media outlets reported that the lavish ride could be worth ₩300 million KRW (roughly $224,000 USD).