The EXID members have had a good bit of activity recently and have much more scheduled for the future. It can be hard to keep up with all of it, so we’ve compiled some of the major events here. 🙂
For all scheduled events, check out <our schedule>.
Jeonghwa
Jeonghwa is an actress! She just finished filming one movie and is already booked for another.
Dragon’s Inn
On October 22, Dragon’s Inn will be the opening film at the Chungju International Martial Arts & Action Film Festival. It is a two-part action-noir movie about a vigilante team. Jeonghwa will play Jihye, the one who plans and orders the cases.((Our latest article about Dragon’s Inn: https://leggonews.com/2020/09/24/dragons-inn/))
Handsome Guys
In 2021, Handsome Guys will be released. Filming will start in October. Handsome Guys is a comedy movie about two self-proclaimed handsome guys who buy a mountain cabin. A mysterious past of the cabin and village is then awakened. Jeonghwa plays Bora in the movie.((Our latest article about Handsome Guys: https://leggonews.com/2020/10/01/jeonghwa-to-star-in-movie-handsome-guys/))
Hyelin
Hyelin is very busy. She has her scheduled radio show and beauty show. She’s making appearances on various YouTube channels while uploading her own videos. She’s promoting two cities that love her. Hyelin is busy.
JoJo Club
Every Monday at 8am, join Haena and Hyelin on JoJo Club.(It was at 9am, but the new time of 8am goes into affect October 5.)) There is chat, good music, and lots of laughs. It’s definitely worth a listen, even if you don’t speak Korean.((Our latest article about JoJo Club: https://leggonews.com/2020/10/02/jojo-club-changes-time-to-8am/))
Celeb Beauty 2
Every Wednesday at 11:50pm, Hyelin is in Celeb Beauty 2 on KBS Joy. Hyelin is one of the four MC’s, the others being Kim Jimin, Lee Yubi, and Lee Siyoung. They share beauty tips and review beauty products.((Our latest article about Celeb Beauty 2: https://leggonews.com/2020/06/10/hyelin-on-celeb-beauty-2/))
PR Ambassador for Namyangju
Hyelin is the Public Relations Ambassador for Namyangju, which is her current city of residence. As part of her role, she promotes various events of the city, such as the upcoming Jeong Yakyong Humanities Concert.((Our article about Hyelin’s appountment as PR Ambassador for Namyangju: https://leggonews.com/2020/08/20/hyelin-pr-ambassador-for-namyangju-city/)) It is likely that we will see more content related to the city.
WattaTV for Gwangju
WattaTV is doing a series with Hyelin of EXID and Sojin of 9MUSES wherein they introduce the attractions and foods of Gwangju, which is the city they grew up in. So far, there are two episodes and an interview.((Our article about the latest video of the WattaTV series with Hyelin: https://leggonews.com/2020/09/28/hyelin-sojin-vs-gwangju-chicken/)) We are expecting more videos as they continue to tour the city.
My Way Hyelin
Hyelin’s YouTube is active recently. Is that… two unpublished videos on the BEAUTY playlist? 😉 Hyelin is very likely continue to upload videos to her YouTube.((Hyelin’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EXIDHyerinTV/)) We always look forward to her content!
Various YouTube Channels
Hyelin has been appearing on several YouTube channels lately. Recently, she was on Lifestyle Lab to explain how CGV theaters are dealing with the pandemic.((Our article about Hyelin as a CGV Smiling Friend: https://leggonews.com/2020/09/30/hyelin-becomes-a-junior-cgv-smiling-friend/)) Before that, she taught new influencer Shin Jeong Hwan about TikTok.((Our article about Hyelin on Shin Jeong Hwan’s channel: https://leggonews.com/2020/09/29/i-can-be-an-influencer-too/)) Hyelin is very popular and we’re sure to see more of her!
There is one upcoming video that we know about in advance. Donnouncer recently interviewed Hani,((Donnouncer’s recent interview of Hani: https://leggonews.com/2020/08/29/donnouncers-hani-interviews/)) and we’re expecting a Hyelin interview soon too.((Exidistic’s translation of Donnouncer’s Instagram story of September 23: https://twitter.com/exidistic/status/1308617929148301314)) Watch Donnouncer’s YouTube channel for the potential update.((Donnouncer’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/도나운서/))
Hani
Korea’s “it” girl Hani is in magazines, photoshoots, movies, livestreams, and fan pictures. She’s the face of the national lottery. She’s in a couple of movies and a television show. Our Hani is doing well, and we’re so proud of her! 🥰
SF8: “White Crow”
On September 18, SF8’s episode “White Crow” with Hani aired on MBC. It is part of a sci-fi anthology set in the near future. In the “White Crow” episode, Hani plays BJ Juno, a professional gamer who appeared on a live game show to play a virtual reality horror game. Juno becomes trapped within that world.((Our article about watching “White Crow”: https://leggonews.com/2020/09/17/watching-sf8-white-crow/))
Young Adult Matters
From October 21 to October 30, Young Adult Matters will be featured during the 25th Busan International Film Festival. The movie, which stars Hani, is a 127-minute-long drama that tells the story of Sejin, an 18-year-old-girl who is struggling. The trailer includes references to self harm, blood, drugs, smoking, and abortion.((Our latest article about Young Adult Matters: https://leggonews.com/2020/09/23/hani-in-young-adult-matters/))
Born in 1990
Hani will be in the web drama Born in 1990 too. that will be released on Kakao M’s new streaming platform. The drama portrays the life and worries of people in their 30s.((Exidistic’s tweet about the web drama: https://twitter.com/exidistic/status/1292673033920888832)) We are waiting for more information to be released before an article is written.
Various Photoshoots and Magazines
Hani is the season’s muse for Clride.n. The clothing store periodically posts pictures of Hani to advertise their HANI (Hip And New Icon) collection.((Our article about Clride.n’s HANI Fleece series: https://leggonews.com/2020/09/25/hani-hip-and-new-icon-fleece/))
October’s edition of Nylon Magazine also features Hani. She is joined by singer Henry Lau as they pose for the photoshoot. They are dressed in the Moose Knuckles brand.((Our article about Nylon October 2020 featuring Hani: https://leggonews.com/2020/09/24/nylon-october-2020-ft-hani/)) There is also a lot of related content on Moose Knuckles’ TikTok.((Moose Knuckles’ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mooseknuckles__kr))
LE
LE doesn’t seem active right now. Her last publication was a YouTube video on May 24 about Parent’s Day.((LE’s latest publication, after searching her channel and our news, is her YouTube video about Parent’s day: https://youtu.be/jKq5WIeJETQ)) Her latest Instagram live, which she did frequently for a while, was on June 8.((A recording of LE’s latest Instagram live: https://youtu.be/VxvON3tlYIg)) We will wait patiently for her, because her happiness is our priority.
Tennis
Some of the updates we are getting are about Tennis. LE is playing tennis! Doesn’t she look cute!? From the Instagram posts and stories, she’s probably getting really good at it, too. We’re glad that she’s enjoying this hobby.((LE’s Instagram, checked on October 2, 2020: https://www.instagram.com/x_xellybabyx/))
Instagram Changes and Online Troll
LE disabled comments on her Instagram posts, and she has to approve every post she’s tagged in before it shows up in her “tagged” list.((LE’s Instagram, checked on October 2, 2020: https://www.instagram.com/x_xellybabyx/)) In March, she restricted her account another way for a while by setting it to private.((Dankest EXID’s tweet about LE setting her account to private: https://twitter.com/dankest_exid/status/1235659802082070528)) Though LE has not stated her reasons for restricting her account, it is probably due to an online troll. LE has been the primary target of a hateful online troll for over a year.((Dankest EXID’s Tweet about the online troll: https://twitter.com/dankest_exid/status/1219477227655458816))
Solji
Solji is still appearing on shows and communicating with fans. She’s staying in the news, which will be very good for her next album. She has a good bit of recent activity and some upcoming activity.
Rains Again
On July 9, Solji’s latest single “Rains Again” was released.((Article on Solji’s single “Rains Again”: https://leggonews.com/2020/08/10/recap-soljis-rains-again-and-promotions/)) This continues to be relevant. Solji continues to sing it live on various shows.((Solji singing “Rains Again” on GoStar BuStar: https://youtu.be/lT61J6pFnMM?t=419))
Appearance on various shows
On September 18 and again on September 25, Solji appeared on GoStar BuStar. In the first episode, she sang to lawyers Minwoo Lee and Kitae Bong. In the second episode, she met singer Ryu Ji Kwang.((Article about Solji’s first GoStar BuStar appearance: https://leggonews.com/2020/09/21/gostar-bustar-solji/))((Article about Solji’s second GoStar BuStar appearance: https://leggonews.com/2020/09/27/solji-on-gostar-bustar-again/))
On September 21, Solji was on the KBS show Dogs Are Incredible.((Article about Solji’s appearance on Dogs Are Incredible: https://leggonews.com/2020/09/21/solji-on-kbss-dogs-are-incredible/))
On September 30, Solji was spotted recording for KBS’s “Idol on Quiz”. We will see her soon there too.((The Seoul Story tweet about Solji being spotted recording for KBS’s “Idol on Quiz”: https://twitter.com/theseoulstory/status/1311203260947202049))
Pink Ribbon Campaign Concert
On October 15, Solji will be one of the singers at the live concert for the 20th anniversary of the Pink Ribbon Campaign. The concert will be live on Naver.((Naver video introducting the 20th Anniversary of the Pink Ribbon Campaign Concert, which will include Solji: https://m.tv.naver.com/v/15957502)) We will write an article about this with more details soon.
Monge’s Birthday!
On October 22, or near that date, is Monge’s birthday! Monge is one of Solji’s chihuahuas.((Solji’s Instagram post wishing Monge a happy birthday on October 22, 2019: https://m.tv.naver.com/v/15957502))
5XID
Though the members are focusing on their solo careers, they did recently release an album together.((Our article about EXID’s latest album B.L.E.S.S.E.D: https://leggonews.com/2020/08/19/leggos-are-b-l-e-s-s-e-d/)) They are also seen hanging out together,((LE and Hyelin recently partying together with friends on Instagram Live: https://youtu.be/PfrjjYAyOHo))((Hani and Hyelin recently together on one of Hyelin’s YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/PfrjjYAyOHo))((Jeonghwa and Hani go biking together: https://twitter.com/jeongismine_102/status/1253959097222942721)) so we know that they are still together.
B.L.E.S.S.E.D
On August 19, EXID’s latest album B.L.E.S.S.E.D was released. It is available on music platforms, there is a cute music video, and there are two versions of the album available for purchase.((Our article about EXID’s latest album B.L.E.S.S.E.D: https://leggonews.com/2020/08/19/leggos-are-b-l-e-s-s-e-d/))
3000 Days since 5XID
On November 1, it will have been 3,000 days since the current five members of EXID debuted on August 15, 2012 with “I Feel Good”. The original debut date of February 16, 2012 had its 3,000-day anniversary earlier this year on May 3.((Our Schedule: https://leggonews.com/schedule/))((Music video for “I Feel Good”: https://youtu.be/CWFB8HCQsu0))
