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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

International Kpop fans answer to "What are the unique Korean names in Kpop?"

 


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-They seem to know more Kpop idols' names than I do

-I don't know about anything else, but I think Wheein is such a unique and beautiful name. 

-Hul... I didn't know Luda's full name was Lee Ludaㅋㅋㅋ I thought it was just her stage name. It's a really beautiful name.

-There's only one Joo Haknyeon in South Korea

-Even though Jeon Jungkook is not a unique name, it's a really uncommon nameㅋㅋㅋ If you look it up, there are only 29 people with that name.

-Ryujin. Her name is unique and sounds really pretty. 

-There are only 432 Seolhyuns, 25 Ryeowooks, 462 Donghaes, 12 Moonbyuls, 58 Wheeins, 7 Yongboks, 168 Baekhyuns, 253 Chanyeols, and 17 Jongdaes in the whole country

-If it wasn't for Boo Seungkwan, I don't think I would know anyone else whose surname is Boo. I was really amazed when I learned his name.

-Bong Jaehyun is the only idol with the surname 'Bong'

-Moonbyul. Her name means the moon and the star. It's really pretty.

-I personally think Jeno is the most uncommon name ever. Not to mention that it's actually a Korean name.

-Lee Felix Yongbok was fascinating to meㅋㅋㅋ I learned his name first, even way before I knew how he looks likeㅋㅋㅋ

-Jeno was a Korean name?? I've always thought it was an English name

Continue reading International Kpop fans answer to "What are the unique Korean names in Kpop?"
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What is the killing part in NewJeans' DItto?

 


1. Woo woo woo woo ooh
Woo woo woo woo

2. [Hanni] Stay in the middle
Like you a little
Don't want no riddle
Say it, say it back
Oh say it ditto
Can't wait till the morning
So say it ditto

3. [Hyein] I got no time to lose
I had a long day
I miss you
Ra-ta-ta-ta echoes my heart (Ra-ta-ta-ta)

4. [Haerin] My feelings were for you
Like the memories we share
Have grown so big
Summer's already gone and it's autumn
Been waiting all this time

5. [Hyein] I got nothing to lose
I like you wooah wooah wooah
Ra-ta-ta-ta echoes my heart (Ra-ta-ta-ta)
But I don't want to

6. [Minji] Walk in this maze
Not that I know everything
But just as I want it
Say it, say it back
Oh say it ditto
I want you so, want you
So say it ditto

7. [Danielle] Do you want somebody
Like I want somebody
You smiled at me but
Do you think about me now yeah
All the time yeah
All the time

8. Etc

I personally think 1 and 5


-1. The humming at the beginning.

-2 and 5.

-Hyein's part, 5.

-Hyein's ra-ta-ta-ta

-4. I don't know why, but Haerin's vocal sounds really good in that part... It sounds calming and warm.

-Hyein ate up this song this time. The killing part in my opinion is 3 and 5.

-2 and then 6.

-Hyein is such a great singer... Is there anything that she can't do?

-I personally think it's Hanni and Minji's part

-The whole song is the killing part... Especially #3, it makes me feel really emotional

-1 and 3. I don't know if it's Danielle or Hanni who hums in part #1.

-I don't know much about each of NewJeans members' voices, I'm just a casual listener. I looked up all my favorite parts in NewJeans' songs and they all turn out to be Hanni's parts.

-Whoa... I had no idea part #3 was Hyein. Her voice is really goodㅠㅠ I love the humming part too, I wonder who hums in the beginning?

Continue reading What is the killing part in NewJeans' DItto?
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SM Girlgroup's title tracks that make people question, 'Why did they choose this to be their title track?'

 1. Red Velvet's Sunny Side Up!


Summer track that combines reggae and a hint of sexy. 
The lyrics gain attention for being 'unique' as they compare a fling relationship to a sunny side up.
Both the choreography and the outfits for this track are also wonderful.

However, the actual title track is Zimzalabim



This track gains 'What kind of a song is this?' reaction from fans and non-fans.
The outfits for this track are just as chaotic as the song. 
However, this song has been starting to gain attention from the public, such as, 'This is the perfect song for concerts', 'I got addicted to this song kinda late', etc

2. Aespa's Illusion


This song had already gained popularity way before they started promoting it on music shows because of their promotion performance clip
The song is indeed nice. Not only that, but people also praise their unique choreography for this song.
It gained positive reactions from the public because the song is easy listening as the lyrics are not related to Kwangya or Navis universe.
This side track stayed in the music charts way longer than the title track.

The title track for this album was Girls


This song gained reactions like, 'It's too noisy' or 'I'm sick of Kwangya now'.
Unfortunately, Aespa couldn't continue their combos with this song after they released Next Level, Savage, and Dreams Come True


-I personally like Girls more than Illusion. Illusion is boring to me.

-I love Sunny Side Up, but it's not title-track material at all.

-I think they made the right decision, though? It'd be even more dumb-founding if Zimzalabim and Girls were just side-tracks.

-I think Aespa could've gotten an even better reaction had they come up with stronger choreography for Girls. I honestly think their choreography was too difficult for them.

-I thought Illusion was the title track...

-Zimzalabim was addicting, but their outfits were just not it...

-I don't think Sunny Side Up is impactful enough to be a title track...?

-I really love Illusion, but I totally understand why they didn't choose it to be the title track. It's too boring to be a title track.

-Frankly, Sunny Side Up is absolutely a side-track material. However, I do freaking agree with OP's opinion about Illusionㅠㅠㅠㅠ Why is that not their title track???

-Sunny Side Up is boring, it wouldn't create an issue as big as Zimzalabim if it was released as the title track. It's just like... a really good side-track.

-What... I f*cking love Girls, though...ㅎㅎ

-There must be reasons why they chose those songs to be their title-tracks

-You'll know why Zimzalabim is their title-track once you go to Red Velvet's concert...

-Zimzalabim is so-so as a title-track. However, if you compare it to Sunny Side Up, Zimzalabim would still win as a title track...
Continue reading SM Girlgroup's title tracks that make people question, 'Why did they choose this to be their title track?'

Sunday, December 18, 2022

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IVE's Jang Wonyoung is on the last stage of 'Unnie disease'

 

Did you guys see our Leeseo yesterday?💕
She did really well even when she performed alone

Even when she came for the interview, she was the only one I could see among all those people💗

So cute, mine😣
I'm really an Unnie now... Ah🤦‍♀️
Why are you like that Unnie









So f*cking adorableㅋㅋㅋㅋ


Did you see our Liz yesterday?
I rooted for her before she went on stage
She's such a shy person, so adorable❣️
She looked so pretty on stage and nailed the performance><
I watched her from the MC seat and I smiled with happinessㅎㅎ


And our Gaeul Unnie, Yujin Unnie, and Rei also did the main performance really cool. They're the best.
They're all the best. Love you🥰🤍

She also mentioned the rest of the members, in case she'd get hate if she didn't

[+148][-30]

1. [+51][-2] No matter how much people try to make her look bad, Wonyoung is still that person who thinks of every single of her teammates preciously. She even mentioned them all. Whoa, I don't know who you are but you guys are freaking ridiculous for disliking this post.

2. [+41][-2] The fact that she mentioned every single of her teammates, she has a great sense

3. [+36][-1] Wonyoung was like a puppy who followed her Unnies everywhere back when she was still in IZONEㅋㅋ She grew up really wellㅋㅋ

4. [+30][-1] If you look at Wonyoung's messages, they're either showing her affection towards her fans or her teammates. I can't imagine how tough it must be for her because of all the fabricated stories about her.

5. [+26][-2] Wonyoung... Even the way she talks is really beautiful
Continue reading IVE's Jang Wonyoung is on the last stage of 'Unnie disease'
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I think Yuna's hips is just like #3

 

That's why she needs to wear low-rise 

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[+120][-9]

1. [+99][-3] Why is everyone talking about Yuna's hips here? Are her hips so important that we have to do research about it?

2. [+29][-2] #1 looks pretty no matter what they wear, #2 looks pretty with skinny jeans or pants that shows their hips line, #3 should wear low-rise to show their hips line, and #4 is just skinny and feminine...ㅇㅇ

3. [+23][-23] It looks like Seolhyun - Ryujin - Yuna - Jang Wonyoung

4. [+16][-3] 1 is Lia, 2 is Ryujin, 3 is Yuna, and 4 is Yeji

5. [+8][-0] I think Ryujin is exactly like #2


Continue reading I think Yuna's hips is just like #3
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NCT Dream Remake ver. of Candy finally won #1

 NCT Dream Candy

Have you checked it out?


You may think that they're only making this remake of a hit song because they're from SM Ent. But honestly, releasing a remake of a hit song doesn't guarantee success at all. In fact, there are some cases where singers get hate for 'damaging' the original songs. I think they won #1 because they were able to put in their own color and rearranged the song nicely. 

They're the 3rd boy group to win #1 after Melon music chart was reset, congratulations.

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1. [+118][-6] Jjang-Dream, congratulations on rankng #1 in Melon Top 100~~


2. [+115][-8] I was like, 'What?', when Lee Sooman gave this song that he treasured like a gem to NCT Dream. They totally nailed this song. 

3. [+113][-9] I knew they were going to rank quite high, since it's originally a popular song, but I didn't expect them to rank #1ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Congratulations

4. [+99][-8] I think NCT Dream suits Candy really well!! There aren't a lot of things they changed from the original song. It's very easy-listening and adorable. 

5. [+77][-7] In case there are people who think they rank high because it's a remake song: 1. The side-tracks also rank freaking high (By 12PM, they rank #4 in Top 100) 2. In order to get the privilege of having those seniors, they have to join SM and debut through their own effort first 3. Out of all the other groups, they were the one that gets Candy and that's because of their own effort too 4. They wouldn't be able to get the public attention if their rank in the chart is low
Continue reading NCT Dream Remake ver. of Candy finally won #1
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Live reactions on SBS Entertainment Awards

 

Yoo Jaesuk totally deserves the award, but SBS is such a thug for thisㅋㅋ What does this make Ji Seokjin then? They made him do all the dirty workㅜ


Yoo Jaesuk keeps on apologizing and saying that he'll give the award to Ji Seokjin, who in the world is this Entertainment Awards for then? Is it fun to play around with someone like this? Is this what you call entertainment?


I mean, congratulations to Yoo Jaesuk for winning the Daesang and I'm happy about that. But SBS is really mean to Ji Seokjinㅋㅋㅋ That's f*cking unfortunate for himㅋㅋ It's really clear that Yoo Jaesuk was shocked at that moment


Whoa, SBS is really taking Daesang as a joke. What did Ji Seokjin do wrong? I mean, Yoo Jaesuk absolutely deserves the Daesang. But they could've given that Daesang to Ji Seokjin this year. They've been acting like they'd give it to him... What did Ji Seokjin do wrong?


SBS is too cruel this time. They're just playing around with someone. Oh Gosh, if I were Ji Seokjin, I'd leave right away. They made him expect for it, are they joking or what?ㅠㅠ I'm absolutely happy that Yoo Jaesuk won the Daesang, but this is hilarious. Yoo Jaesuk himself clearly looked shocked as well. 


SBS has been giving Ji Seokjin false hope for 2 years. On top of that, all of Running Man casts wanted Ji Seokjin to receive the Daesang. Judging by how Yoo Jaesuk looked surprised and even apologized, it seems like he also expected Ji Seokjin to win the Daesang. Does SBS not feel guilty to Ji Seokjin at all??


It's too bad that Ji Seokjin didn't win the Daesang...
But!
Congratulations to Yoo Jaesuk for winning the Daesang...
However!
Isn't it already time for them to give the Daesang to Ji Seokjin?
But! 
I'm happy that Yoo Jaesuk won the Daesang...
However!
I hate SBS for not giving the Daesang to Ji Seokjin...
But!
I love SBS for giving the Daesang to Yoo Jaesuk...
Nevertheless!
I want them to give the Daesang to Ji Seokjin...
What do I feel about this?...

Netizens are not hating on Yoo Jaesuk for winning the Daesang xxxxx
(Please read thoroughly before leaving comments,,)


-They're making the person who won the Daesang feel uncomfortable and the people who watch it walk on eggshells... Why are they tricking him when they're not giving the Daesang to him in the first place?

-What's the point of giving away the award when they're making the person who receives it feel guilty

-They can just not give the award to him, but I don't understand why they had to make it feel like they were going to give the award to him and make him look stupid for having a high hope...

-I sincerely congratulate Yoo Jaesuk for winning the Daesang and I'm happy for him, but it's such a pityㅠㅠ Ji Seokjin worked really hard too this year

-Let's just discontinue this awards show

-The fact that they play around with Ji Seokjin's feelings is the worst;;

-They shouldn't have given Ji Seokjin false hope... I'm really pissed off as I watched the awards show...

-Why are they doing that to Ji Seokjin?

-Seriously, though... Ji Seokjin should've won the Daesang last year. I was hoping he would win it this year...

-I seriously thought Ji Seokjin would win the Daesang this year...

-Whoa... Does that mean Ji Seokjin went home with empty hands?? They're being really cruel to him. They even made him look stupid.

-Why? What happened?? I'm asking because I have no idea. Did SBS make it look like they were going to give the award to Ji Seokjin?









Continue reading Live reactions on SBS Entertainment Awards

Saturday, December 17, 2022

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Look at LE SSERAFIM's Eunchae

 









So freaking cute

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1. [+62][-3] Manchae's star diary


2. [+49][-3] Eunchae is really adorable... She does her role really well as the maknae in LE SSERAFIM

3. [+41][-2] Manchae is really cute and pretty

4. [+36][-2] Hong Eunchae trying to portray 'eyes' is so adorable...

5. [+36][-2] Eunchae looks so adorable with her bangs, I think I'm gonna die

6. [+27][-0] She's even more adorable because she's not trying hard to look cute

Continue reading Look at LE SSERAFIM's Eunchae
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No matter how I look at Yuna's hips;;

 It's crazy... Look at her hips line!!!



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1. [+154][-9] Where are all the people who say she wears hip pads?ㅋㅋㅋ They were so confident when they said that, it's freaking hilarious

2. [+108][-5] Whoa... Yuna is 'one top' in terms of physical figure...

3. [+97][-6] Yuna must've felt so f*cking wronged all this time

4. [+81][-3] Low rise... That's absolutely crazy

5. [+64][-2] It looks even more insane now that I see it through pictures...
Continue reading No matter how I look at Yuna's hips;;
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There's an idol who apologized for subscribing Sojang's channel on Youtube

 That's very cheap of you Jaechan 

I will clarify things since it's being talked about a lot right now. I have no idea what kind of channel is that. I don't usually like videos or subscribe to Youtube channels. I don't really check those things (liked videos and subscribed channels), so I had no idea at all. Except for some channels, all the channels I subscribed to on Youtube were clicked by mistake. However, I have organized them all right now. I sincerely apologize for my careless mistake, I will be more careful in the future. 


[+278][-11]

1. [+207][-8] Someone in the comment asked him about the channels he subscribed to on Youtube and he mentioned them all except for Sojang, that's hilariousㅋㅋㅋ Not to mention if there are no red dots beside the channel's name, it means that you have watched their most recent video. I can't believe that one of Sojang's subscribers is an idolㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+170][-0] He should've just said it was a staff's account...

3. [+147][-3] He shouldn't have clarified it. It's really obvious that he's just making some excuses. 

4. [+127][-3] He basically admitted that it was his account. He's an idol himself and yet he watches that kind of Youtube channel???

5. [+121][-0] If there are no red dots beside the channel's name, doesn't that mean he has watched that channel's most recent videos??
Continue reading There's an idol who apologized for subscribing Sojang's channel on Youtube
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The Boyz's Q and Aespa's Giselle look surprised as they almost bumped into each other

 





It's as if they're gonna die if they touch each other


-F*ckㅋㅋㅋ The way both of them look absolutely terrified is freaking funny

-Look at Giselle's expressionㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-The way Q makes an X with his arms is freaking hilariousㅋㅋㅋ It's almost as if they're gonna die if they touch each otherㅋㅋㅋ

-This looks like a scene from a youth dramaㅋㅋㅋ

-This is why I like Giselleㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I meanㅋㅋㅋ The way the two of them were surprised at the same timeㅋㅋㅋ And what's up with the 'X' armsㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Giselle seems to be full of laughterㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Why can't I stop watching this clip?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Oh Gosh, why do they look like characters from The Sims?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-If I were Q, I'd be surprised too. She turned back out of the suddenㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Continue reading The Boyz's Q and Aespa's Giselle look surprised as they almost bumped into each other
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Sakura gains a lot of RTs on Twitter for her crazy vision

 

How could she spot that...

theqoo 

-Once you become a fan of Sakura, it'd be hard to stop liking her. She's really good to her fans.

-I'm not a fan and my heart flutters to see this, I can't imagine how that fansite must've felt...

-How could she spot that...? Is the fansite master wearing a neon outfit or what...?

-Did she say 'Thank you'?? Whoa... That must be really unforgettable

-Whoa... That's really amazing of her. No wonder why she has a strong fandom.

-If I were that fan, I'd promise to be Sakura's fan for my whole lifeㅠㅠ

-Sakura seems to be a really smart girl~ I like her, so I keep on looking up the variety shows she guested in and watch them all. I notice that even when she doesn't understand something, she'd always figure it out by reading the room.

-Looks like she said 'Thank you'... She has a really beautiful heart

-Whoa... She seems to be really good to her fans

-Whoa... I'm tearing up to see this. It's really emotional.

-Oh my goodness... I'm in love with her because she's beautiful and kind

-She looks like Nayeon from Transit Love 2

-Whoa... I'm sure it must've been blinding because of the lighting, though

-Whoa... This looks like a scene from a movie...

Continue reading Sakura gains a lot of RTs on Twitter for her crazy vision

The thing I hope music shows will start doing again

 



Signs of live and lip-synced stages

I personally find music shows these days are boring because I can't tell apart which singers perform live and lip-sync...


-It's not even a hard thing to do... Please give us that sign back...

-I agree. Lip-synced performances are no fun. I mean, what makes it any different from watching their MVs?

-They didn't even have Internet at that time. If they bring back those signs, I think singers would have to close their comment sections on Instagram because they'd get tons of hate comments.

-If singers don't sing live on stage, then when do they sing live?? Do they only sing live when they record their songs?

-Unless they're solo singers, they still could divide their 3 minutes songs according to the number of members they have in the group. If they still can't sing live, they don't even have the right to call themselves singers, no matter how intense the choreography is. 

-That doesn't even have any meaning now, since singers these days sing live with AR in the background. I'm sure they're still going to mark it as a 'live performance'.

-I'd rather have them lip-sync. Live performances with AR in the background are a total fraud. 

-I don't think so... People would only leave hate comments about how they can't sing live and I'm already sick of that.

-Knowing Korean netizens, I think it would be total chaos if the music shows start having this sign back...

-Please don't call them 'singers' if they don't sing live. Just call them 'performers' or 'dancers'

-Everyone besides ITZY, ATEEZ, and STAYC lip-synced their performances at KBS Song Festival yesterday

-Why did they stop having this sign in the first place, though?

-I hope they would stop having f*cking AR in their performances;;

Continue reading The thing I hope music shows will start doing again
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KARA Park Gyuri's statement in live broadcast that gains a lot of RTs on Twitter

 

Goddess: (I'm wearing) No bra

Jiyoungji: 😳😱 


Nicole's comment: She's amazing


-Why did she say that in such an elegant mannerㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Wearing pajamas with no bra is indeed the best

-The maknaes' reactionsㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-The way she opened a can of beer in a cool manner right after making that statement, thoughㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Gyuri's expression is even funnierㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-She's always confidentㅋㅋㅋ

-Oh Gosh, she's really full of charmsㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-That was the most legendary live broadcast of all timeㅋㅋㅋ It was freaking hilarious

-Yeah, you have to be comfortable when you're at home~~

-Not to mention that beerㅋㅋㅋ She said she was hungry as soon as the live broadcast started, so she went to the convenience mart to buy thatㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Everything about that clip is hilariousㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Is this a No Bra campaign?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I have never seen anyone saying they're not wearing a bra in an elegant manner like that beforeㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-That's right~ We don't wear bras at home~

-Jiyoung's reaction is really funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋ Youngji even went speechless and covered her mouthㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-She didn't have to say it that gracefullyㅋㅋㅋㅋ


Continue reading KARA Park Gyuri's statement in live broadcast that gains a lot of RTs on Twitter
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2022 KBS Song Festival Y2K Viewer Ratings

 Part 1: 2.6%

Part 2: 2.5%

Part 3: 1.7% 


Year = Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3

2006 = 11.7% / 9.1% 10.9%
2007 = 10.6% / 9.6% / -
2008 = 12.9% / 11.6% / -
2009 = 15.2% / 15.3% / -
2010 = 11.9% / 11.4% / - 
2011 = 11.7% / 13.0% / -
2012 = 9.1% / 8.9% / - 
2013 = 8.2% / 9.1% / - 
2014 = 7.4% / 7.5% / -
2016 = 6.5% / 5.7% / -
2017 = 6.6% / 6.2% / -
2018 = 5.1% / 6.5% / 4.3%
2019 = 6.4% / 6.0% / 5.9%
2020 = 3.0% / 3.1% / 3.8%
2021 = 2.4% / 2.3% / 2.3%
2022 = 2.6% / 2.5% / 1.7%


-It's just so boring. There are a lot of female idols that I like, but that didn't stop me from dropping the show. Honestly, the stages were all very boring. It only looks good in gifs. It's boring.

-I didn't even know it was today...

-I enjoyed it, thoughㅠㅠ I didn't watch Part 3 because I wasn't interested in the line-up.

-Well, it's because we don't have to watch the show on TV now...

-It's because people don't watch TV nowadays. We're in the generation where Youtube views and stream counts are more important. 

-I really enjoyed it yesterday. Well, I only watched it up until Part 2, thoughㅋㅋㅋ I had to watch Reborn Rich

-I only watched my bias' performances and nothing else

-Almost none of the singers sang live. It's freaking boringㅋㅋㅋ

-Whoa... The viewer ratings during Gen 2 were really high...

-I wonder what happened in 2009...ㄷㄷ

-Why would we watch it live on TV? It's all going to be uploaded on Youtube anyway...

-I watched it at first, but then changed the channel because I wanted to watch I Live Alone...

-It's quite similar to last year's ratings... People don't watch TV nowadays...

-The show is divided into 3 parts... It's too long...

-I wonder why the rating for Part 3 is really low...

-My bias only performed in Part 1 and Part 2... 

-I looked up and the line-up in 2009 consisted of SNSD, 2PM, Super Junior, 2NE1, Kara, Lee Seunggi, Davichi, Baek Jiyoung, Shin Seunghoon, Lee Seungcheol, Kim Gun-mo, Kim Taewoo, MC Mong, 2D1N Crew, Park Jiyoung, Son Dambi, Leessang, Jang Gi-ha etc. Not only that, Shin Seunhoon, Lee Seungcheol, and Kim Gun-mo did collaborations with 2PM, 2NE1, and SNSD. Park Jinyoung did a collaboration with Son Dambi. There was also a special stage of drama 'Iris' OST. It was really variousㅋㅋㅋ

-Who watches TV nowadays? People are watching it from Youtube now...
Continue reading 2022 KBS Song Festival Y2K Viewer Ratings
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We asked 33 experts about who the Best Rookie Group of The Year is

 News1 surveyed Pop Music Experts about the Best Rookies in 2022 to mark the end of the year. A total of 33 officials from Kpop companies participated in this survey, and each chose two groups for the Best Rookies in 2022 title. This year's competition was intense, considering that many rookies are outstanding. 

A total of 17 officials chose 'Min Heejin's girl group', New Jeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein) as the Rookies of The Year, as they have gained attention since they first debuted. NewJeans obtained 29 votes and was named as 'Super Rookies'. HYBE's label, ADOR (All Doors One Room), first launched this girl group in August. "NewJeans is going to be the icon of a generation, just like 'jeans' that you will wear anytime and never get tired of" NewJeans' drew attention with a unique strategy marketing approach as they released their first albums with three title tracks. Attention, Hype Boy, etc secured their #1 and #2 place on music charts and sold 310,000 copies on the first day of the release.

The experts who chose NewJeans commented, "The group has an approach that is nothing like the standards", "The group gains attention from the public as they debuted with the concept that is different from any other groups have pursued", "They were welcomed by the 10s and 20s with their Y2K vibes", "Their songs were outstanding, considering that they are a proper rookie group who has never debuted before", "They have been sensational since their debut, they created a syndrome with their outstanding color and music".

IVE (Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Leeseo) from Starship Ent. gained 21 votes as they released 3 consecutive hit songs, setting up a new record, and obtaining the title 'Hot Rookie'. Their first single, 'Eleven', which was released in December last year, sold in a total of 150,000 copies on the first day of the release and successfully won 13 times in music shows. Their next release, 'Love Dive', which was released in April made them the girl group who sold 1M copies in the shortest period of time. The song secured a safe place in music charts and won 10 times in music shows. Their third release, 'After Like', sold 11M copies and won 13 times in music shows. 

The experts who chose IVE commented, "The group has its own concept and storytelling that delivers the message of pop cultures in this generation really well", "They debuted with a hit song that made the entire nation sing along", "They have such outstanding achievements in digital sales, physical sales, and even global popularity as they consecutively released 3 hit songs since their debut", "Not only they have gained the hearts of primary school students, they have become the trending icon of MZ Generation", "The winner of the rookie girl group competition".

LE SSERAFIM (Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, Hong Eunchae) received 10 votes from the experts. LE SSERAFIM, from HYBE's label Source Music, has been gaining positive reactions from the public after they debuted in May this year with 'Fearless' and released a new song in October of the same year, 'Antifragile'. Both 'Fearless' and 'Antifragile' won 4 times in music shows and become the group that everybody knows. 

The experts who chose LE SSERAFIM commented, "This group becomes the hot topic of the town and gains attention with the public through each member's narrative and intense choreography", "The ambitious and brave concept is really charming", "A member left the group at the same time they debuted, but they successfully turned that crisis into another opportunity with their storytelling and lyrics that suit the condition", "Despite their previous controversy, they have the potential as they released 2 hit songs consecutively".

Besides these groups, NMIXX, ATBO, and TEMPEST each gained 1 vote from the experts and obtained the title of 'Rookie of The Year'. 

> Rookies of The Year

NewJeans (29 votes)/ IVE (21 votes)/ LE SSERAFIM (10 votes)/ ATBO, NMIXX, TEMPEST (1 vote each)

> 33 experts who participated in the survey

Director Go Giho (In Next Trend)

Director Kim Sangho (JYP Entertainment)

Director Kim Suk-kyung (Jellyfish Entertainment)

Managing Director Kim Yong-seub (FNC Entertainment)

Director Kim Jiwon (SM Entertainment)

Chairman Kim Jinwoo (RBW)

Executive Vice President Kim Taeyeob (Konnect Entertainment)

Director No Yeong-yeol (Amoeba Culture)

Chairman No Hyuntae (Think Entertainment)

Executive President Park Moosung (Yuehwa Entertainment)

Director Park Yong-bok (Wake One)

Director Bang Jaehyuk (KQ Entertainment)

Chairman Baek Changjoo (C-JES Entertainment)

Director Shin Minkyung (T.O.P Media)

Chairman Shin Joohak (Star Empire)

Regional Headquarters Manager Woo Chungrim (Woolim Entertainment)

Director Won Geun-yeon (Maroo Entertainment)

Chairman Wi Myunghee (Oui Entertainment)

Team Leader Yoo Jihoon (YG Entertainment)

Director Yoon Doyeon (Blockberry Creative)

Chairman Lee Wonmin (WM Entertainment)

Regional Headquarters Manager Lee In-gyu (Antenna)

Chairman Lee Jaeyoung (C9 Entertainment)

Vice Chairman Lee Junwon (Abyss Company)

General Manager Lee Jihyun (Starship Entertainment)

Director Lee Haejong (DSP Media)

Chairman Lee Hyungjin (MLD Entertainment)

Executive Vice President Jeon Seunghwi (Cube Entertainment)

General Manager Jung Jinho (HYBE)

Director Jin Jung-gyun (Grand Line group)

Executive Vice President Choi Sungpil (IST Entertainment)

Regional Headquarters Manager Choi Soori (Brand New Music)

Chairman Tiger JK (Feel Good Music)

theqoo

-NewJeans were the last one to debut and yet they're the most sensational one

-If we're talking about achievements, it's clearly IVE. But I can totally understand why the experts chose NewJeans tooㅋㅋㅋ I hope these three groups will continue to do well. I love seeing girl groups doing well.

-I'm not a fan but I agree it's NewJeans

-How did NewJeans, IVE, and LE SSERAFIM all debut in the same year...ㅋㅋㅋㅋ It's f*cking awesome

-Out of those three groups, NewJeans is indeed the one that gives off the 'rookie' vibes the mostㅋㅋㅋ

-It's absolutely NewJeans, all of the members are 'new faces' that never debuted before. I really love their bright image.

-If we're talking about rookies, it's NewJeans. IVE gives off 'top girl group' vibes more than 'rookies' vibes.

-I personally think the same, NewJeans is the most sensational. But if we're talking about achievement-wise, it's IVE, though.

-NewJeans gives off 'rookies' vibes the most because they're all 'new faces'.

-I bet NewJeans will be right where Blackpink is at in just a few years...

-NewJeans and IVE both have great voice color. I'm really looking forward to them in the future.

-NewJeans is really amazing, considering that all of the members have never debuted before

-My personal favorite is LE SSERAFIM, but I have to admit that NewJeans' debut was really shocking

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