ATEEZ's captain Hongjoong sits down with Variety's Tiana DeNicola to talk about life pre-debut, how ATEEZ almost had 9 members, his plans for a solo album, The Grammy Awards, and his thoughts on American fans embracing K-Pop.

ATEEZ's captain Hongjoong sits down with Variety's Tiana DeNicola to talk about life pre-debut, how ATEEZ almost had 9 members, his plans for a solo album, The Grammy Awards, and his thoughts on American fans embracing K-Pop.

Up Next with Variety spotlights the rising stars in music, entertainment, sports, and the creator space before the rest of the industry catches on, giving audiences an early look at who's about to break.

Up Next with Variety spotlights the rising stars in music, entertainment, sports, and the creator space before the rest of the industry catches on, giving audiences an early look at who's about to break.

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ATEEZ's Hongjoong: The Secret 9th Member, The Grammys & If He'll Go Solo

Callina Liang, who plays Chun-Li in the 2026 Street Fighter movie, sits down with Variety's Tiana DeNicola to chat about her Chun-Li workout routine, what video game she wants to see become a movie, meeting with Blumhouse, and the Christmas cards she receives from Lucy Liu.

Callina Liang, who plays Chun-Li in the 2026 Street Fighter movie, sits down with Variety's Tiana DeNicola to chat about her Chun-Li workout routine, what video game she wants to see become a movie, meeting with Blumhouse, and the Christmas cards she receives from Lucy Liu.

Street Fighter's Callina Liang: Her Favorite Video Game, Carrying Around Nunchucks, & Chun-Li

'Practical Magic 2's Joey King sits down with Variety's Tiana DeNicola and reveals if we'll ever get a Kissing Booth 4 or an Uglies 2 movie, the DM she received from Gypsy-Rose Blanchard after 'The Act', and how she became an actor at such a young age.

'Practical Magic 2's Joey King sits down with Variety's Tiana DeNicola and reveals if we'll ever get a Kissing Booth 4 or an Uglies 2 movie, the DM she received from Gypsy-Rose Blanchard after 'The Act', and how she became an actor at such a young age.

Joey King: Practical Magic 2, The Kissing Booth, & Her Experience as a Child Star

Outer Banks' Madelyn Cline sits down with Variety's Tiana DeNicola and talks being chronically online, dropping out of college, her fear of small spaces, and if she was ready for Outer Banks to end. Plus, an appearance from her set buddy, Rodney.

Outer Banks' Madelyn Cline sits down with Variety's Tiana DeNicola and talks being chronically online, dropping out of college, her fear of small spaces, and if she was ready for Outer Banks to end. Plus, an appearance from her set buddy, Rodney.

ATEEZ's Hongjoong: The Secret 9th Member, The Grammys & If He'll Go Solo

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