Very big beanie
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The type of concert that is honestly quite challenging...
-It's so exhausting that I can't do it anymoreㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I'm short so I can't see anything ㅠ
-I was lucky to be in the front row, but I felt like I was being squashed for real + I felt frustrated seeing people using my shoulders as a camera stand ^^
-It's hard because I'm short, but if the spacing is maintained well, it's really fun.
-I couldn't do it, even when I was younger...
-It's terrible in the summer.
-It's the worst, seriously.
-It's fun, but damn, it's tough.
-I'll do it once and never againㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I recently went, but as someone who have zero core strength, I wanted to sit down by the end and the next day my whole body was sore and I caught a cold.
-But why do we have to go in an hour early? That's the most difficult part.
-I'm short, so I don't even try
-I'm short, so I absolutely won't go to all-standing concerts... Even in seated ones, my waist hurts...
Producer of 'Suzume' and 'Your Name' Arrested for Child Pornography Charges
According to local media sources on the 21st, Koichiro Ito, who worked as a producer on popular films in Japan like "Your Name" and "Suzume" has been arrested for violating child pornography laws. Local reports state that Koichiro Ito was apprehended after police investigating another case of child prostitution discovered evidence of his involvement. It is reported that Koichiro Ito admitted to most of the charges, but stated that he couldn't recall the specific victims due to having similar conversations with other women.
Note: Not the director, but the producer!
-Not surprised
-But for some reason, I'm not very surprised
-Wow, I'm really not surprised at all
-Why am I not surprised..
-It's really not surprising at all
-Didn't that director have some kind of history before this?
-I found "Your Name" uncomfortable to watch, so I didn't watch "Suzume".
-Spoiler alert. That director's movies always include uncomfortable elements. For example: he male lead is in his mid-twenties and the female lead is a high school student, but the male lead is infatuated with her, trying to save the world. Even when the male lead is possessed by a child's spirit, the female lead sits on his lap without any concern, the chair reacts or doesn't react, and they even kiss the chair, and so on.
-I don't watch that director's films
ㄴIt's not Shinkai Makoto, it's a producer named Ito Koichiro. There seem to be some who confuse them.. Of course, even if it was the director who got caught, it wouldn't be surprising.
-I watched "Your Name" in the theater, but I felt disgusting after watching it, so I didn't even bother with "Suzume".
-No wonder why his works were disgusting.
What I felt after dating a lot of guys
1. Men are all like children. Their mindset itself is not as complex and diverse as women's, but rather extremely simple. They can't think broadly and tend to focus only on the immediate situation and their own emotions. Especially when their pride is touched, even guys who are nobodies get all worked up and throw a fitㅋㅋㅋㅋ I seriously think it's nonsense to say that men are logical and women are emotional. Women are much more logical, thoughtful, and broad-minded~
2. Mentally, men are at least 2 to 4 years younger. I've met several younger guys, and I really feel that way. For example, if I meet a guy who is 1 year younger than me, his level of thinking is like having a younger sister who is actually 3 or 4 years younger than me. Conversely, if I meet someone who is 2 or 3 years older, their thinking level is almost similar to mine.
3. They're slaves to their desires. They're desperate to make progress, but they lack the skills and have no idea how to treat women; they're just slaves to their instincts. Once they get past kissing, they're eager to go further every time they meet, it's not just one or two guys who have experienced this. Do they even have sexual knowledge? They don't know anything, they're just trying to satisfy themselvesㅋㅋㅋㅋ That's the most disgusting part.
After dating more than 10 boyfriends, I've come to the conclusion that all men are pretty much the same. Honestly, after feeling skeptical once, I don't feel excited or happy no matter who I meet, and even if someone says they like me, I think, "You're probably the same as everyone else." After exchanging a few words with a guy I just met, I can tell what kind of person he is. Just think about it, your crush, someone you're dating, a boyfriend, they're all probably the sameㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
The most influential fancam in South Korea
-This legendary fancam taught me that someone's life could completely change with just one fancam.
-Seriously, that fancam was a bomb
-Even now, it's a legend. She's pretty and does well, plus she interacts with fans from time to time, which is nice.
-Wait, was that really 10 years ago?
-Personally, I think this was the beginning of what we now know as fancams. Fancams existed before, but this was a widely recognized event that made them popular. And then, because of Produce series, it became a necessary element.
-Wow, I also came in thinking about this haha, just the epitome of fancams.
-Even back then, I knew about it even when I wasn't interested in idols.
-I've been listening to "Up & Down" lately. It's amazing to think that video is from 10 years ago.
-Wow, really? 10 years ago, unbelievable...
-"Up & Down" is what made people realize what fancams are.
-Real life turning point.
-But seriously, even after a few years, it's still amazing...
-This was the one that made Hani famous, right?
The debate over LE SSERAFIM's reference begins to gain significant attention even among international fans.
Personally, I thought LE SSERAFIM's "Smart" resembled Doja Cat's "Woman," but now it's being compared to Tyla's "Water."
Oh this industry is NOTHING without the influence of the one continent they refuse to touch during tours 😭😭it’s all take take take (from our culture) and never give back https://t.co/0B8BZ2o3i9
— wifeofhyunjin (real.) 樂 (@stayinghyunjin) February 19, 2024
Comments suggesting that "Smart" combines elements of Doja Cat's "Woman" and Tyla's "Water" have received thousands of likes on platforms like TikTok and Twitter.
It's more direct and critical compared to when Rosalía was in the spotlight. Especially since overseas K-pop fans are very sensitive to issues related to Black artists in rap, more critical opinions tend to emerge.
— Tyla (@Tyllaaaaaaa) February 20, 2024
Meanwhile, Tyla posted this tweet, and if you look at the quote, it seems like she's seen all the references to LE SSERAFIM and is speculating.
-They're always caught up in controversies.
-Tyla must have seen it, right?
-LE SSERAFIM's Smart really reminds me of Tyla's Water.
-It's not just once or twice; why does this keep happening even though they're not rookies anymore?
-Because they keep doing this, it gets attention...
-Isn't it strange that a major label is doing this?
-Thanks to them, I've discovered some good pop songs.
-They have the ability to buy good songs, so why...
-They should be more careful, seriously.
-If I were a fan of the mentioned artist, I'd be furious.
-I liked "Water" so when I listened to "Smart," I immediately thought of "Water"
-Are references to Black culture more sensitive due to racial discrimination or cultural appropriation?
-Again?
-It did feel similar, but since they didn't use more than a few words, it's not outright plagiarism...
Jung Soo-jung (Krystal) Joins 'BANA' as Her New Agency, Affiliated with Beenzino and 250
Former f(x) member and actress-singer Jung Soo-jung (Krystal) has joined Beast and Natives Alike (hereinafter BANA) in a surprise move.
On the 22nd, Jung Soo-jung revealed the new cover song 'I'm Coming Back' through her official SoundCloud account, announcing her unexpected affiliation with the new agency BANA.
BANA, the new agency Jung Soo-jung has joined, is known for planning and producing projects in various fields such as music, video, fashion, exhibitions, and performances, and is a company that has made a name for itself. Artists with their own unique colors, regardless of field and genre, are affiliated with the company, including 'Beenzino', '250', 'Kim Ximya', 'FRNK', 'Eric Oh', 'Johung', and 'Masta Wu'.
BANA is also the agency of 250 and FRNK, who are famous as New Jean's producers
-It was such a waste to only focus on acting; she is such a talented K-pop star. Can't wait to see her on stage!
-I'm really tearing up.
-Krystal's charm seems to shine more as a singer than as an actress. It feels somewhat ambiguous to focus only on acting. Hoping for some great songs to come out.
-Wow, really want to see her perform on stage again. And pursuing singing alongside acting would be better for her career too.
-Please, please let Krystal sing ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-Yeah, I've been missing Krystal as an idol...
-Wow, is she really going back to singing?
-Please, Krystal, I love you, sing for us.
-Wow, singer Krystal is coming.
-Ah, is this really not a dream......?
-Unnie, are you going to sing again? Will you perform on stage too??????
-Wow, she's not in SM anymore?
-Please, let her meet Min Hee-jin again ㅠㅠㅠ
-Crazy, finally... Soojung shines the brightest when she singsㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-Singer Jung Soo-jung, come on come on come on come on come on.
-Hundreds of millions of K-pop fans have been waiting for this.......
Idol School Manipulation
This is essentially the most severe rigged show.
-They're openly scamming from the beginning.
-This show is rigged from start to finish.
-Haeinㅠㅠ
-This show was a complete scam. It was unbelievable.
-Produce 48 manipulation was honestly a conspiracy theory level. This was practically confirmed, the show lost its appeal and didn't catch on.
-It's amazing that they're still actively promoting
-Even while watching, it doesn't make sense.
-How could they remove the 1st place? At least Haeinhas now become a creative director, thank goodness. Mnet is crazy.
-If this show was in the U.S., would they have been sued for billions? They're insane.
-How is the group still actively promoting?
-This show was really heavily manipulated, but it's almost buried and hardly talked about. It's really surprising that the manipulation group is still active.
-If Haein had debuted as originally planned, the team would have been more popular. How could they manipulate the 1st place?
-Manipulated the 1st place...???
-At this point, they've probably already decided all the rankings beforehand...
-They really have no conscienceㅋㅋㅋ
-It's really a comedy how they're still actively promoting...
-This show is literally the worst
Lee Dongwook's Handsome Childhood Picture
His facial features were already perfect since he was young, the aura is crazy.
Which country did you find to be the friendliest when you went abroad?
This post makes me curious about friendly countries.
Not just kind to you exclusively, but generally welcoming to everyone.
Among the countries you've traveled to, which one was the friendliest?
-Even though I haven't been there, a friend who travels frequently said Taiwan is really friendly towards tourists
-Turkey, Taiwan
-Maldives
-Normally, I don't go back to a country I've visited once (If I'm going to go again, I'd rather go to another country), but I've been to Taiwan several times by city! Every time I go, I feel really nice. I found out why moms with young children travel to Taiwan together when their kids are in kindergarten age.
-Malaysia
-Wow, I thought Spain was the friendliest, but it's totally the opposite.
-London! When struggling with my luggage, lots of people helped me carry it up.
-Portugal
-Russia is really kind. They helped carry my luggage up the subway stairs and even if they didn't know the way, they grabbed someone nearby to help find it together. It left a strong impression.
-Taiwan and Malaysia. Everyone greeted me with a smile and helped enthusiastically even if we couldn't communicate verbally.
-Turkish people are really kind... Also, I've never been there myself, but based on the people I've met while working, personally, I find South Americans to have good personalities, they seem relaxed and worry-free.
-Canada... The airport staff were really unfriendly, but as soon as you leave the airport, everyone is kindㅋㅋㅋ Looking at the comments makes me want to go to Taiwan.
-I'd say Bangkok, Thailand... Everyone is smiling so brightly. But the downside is that being a hot country, they're not very quick in their work. If you ask for something, they'll smile and say yes but won't do it. But still, I can't get madㅋㅋㅋ
Fashion designer taking a photo with his hand on Ahn Yujin's butt at the Fendi fashion show
-Is he crazy?
-Do foreigners take pictures like that...?
-Wow, the second one is even crazier? Why is he sliding his hand like that?
-No, this is... a bit too much
-Even if they're foreigners, other celebrities don't do such excessive skinship at first meetings... Even if they do, they'd rather hug, why keep doing that...
-He's just openly doing something like that on purpose. He's blatantly harassing her.
-Sir, what are you doing, ugh
-Not all foreigners like that. That's rude.
-I thought the first one could be excused for taking a picture like that, but after seeing the second one, isn't it just too much?????
-This is bullshit, it's not like all foreigners act like that.
-Disgusting.
-Yujin is not even his own wife or partner... Seriously? What kind of manner is that?
-Ugh, but the fact that this kind of GIF is circulating is really... upsetting.
-Wow, I feel uncomfortable just by looking at it...
-I wonder how uncomfortable Yujin must have felt
-How can he blatantly do that in front of cameras?
-I saw on Twitter that even foreigners were angry about this.
Which country did you find to be the most unfriendly when you went abroad?
Can you tell me about a country where the overall demeanor was consistently unfriendly, not just towards yourself but to everyone?
A place where you felt the general attitude of the people was unpleasant throughout your stay, regardless of biases, economic status, or different nationalities?
For me, it's Spain
-France
-Spain
-Czech Republic, Prague. The city was really beautiful and the food was good, but would I go again? Just the thought of it makes me anxious.
-Belgium
-Paris, France
-British people are cold and French people are arrogant
-In China, when issuing tickets, they threw the change and tickets at me and the receptionist ignored everyone standing in line, saying they were on the phoneㅋㅋㅋ
-Russia
-Hong Kong
-Hungary
-Czech Republic, Prague, I genuinely left with tears.
-Denmark, I saw and felt racial discrimination as naturally as breathing.
-Italy, but to be honest, it wasn't so much unfriendly as it was treating me like I didn't existㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I've been to almost all European countries, but Belgium tops the list.
-Even in France, they're not particularly friendly to their own citizens.
-Switzerland... Personally, of all the European countries I've visited, they were the most discriminatory against Asians.
-The UK, but it wasn't really super uncomfortable, but if I had to pick from the countries I've been to... it just had an overall cold feeling.
-Hungary, as soon as I got off the train, a scammer stalked me for hours asking for money, and every time I entered a store, the clerks stood behind me like they were watching a thief.
-Italy, but apart from that, everything was so nice that it makes me mad that I want to go again.
-Haven't been to a few places, but among the ones I've visited, Hong Kong...
-Franceㅋㅋㅋㅋ It feels like they discriminate against everyone, regardless of whether they're locals, foreigners, or Asians
-France and Italy seem to be the top two. Messy service but lots of tourists.
Upcoming Girl Group Member Who Receives Positive Responses from Small to Medium-Sized Female Idol Enthusiasts
Member's name: Zena
Gaeun Reveals How She Felt After Being Revealed as A Victim of Manipulation in Produce 48
Today, people who participated in survival shows gathered.
Could each of you tell me which show you were on and what place you got?
I was on Produce 48.
I ranked 14th in the final! (Turns out it was actually 5th).
Participant 2: Actually, two of you have various stories behind yourselves.
How did you feel when you heard about it?
Lee Gaeun: The day the list of victims was announced in the article, I came out after receiving dermatological care. I was getting calls like crazy. So at first, I thought I did something wrongㅋㅋㅋ
Now that I'm finally talking about it, I didn't feel good when the news came out. It was part of my life that I wished to forget, but suddenly the whole world labeled me as a victim. It was a bit hard for me to see everyone feeling sorry for me when I'm doing just fine.
Revisiting Changes in Produce 48 IZ*ONE's Rankings
-Seriously, are you joking with someone's live?
-It's truly bitter. Mnet's victims have had a hard time in the entertainment industry for various reasons, while those who debuted through manipulation are doing well. If it was manipulated, Mnet should've given them another chance. Mnet even hindered the victims; the most pitiful one from my perspective is Lee Gaeun, who is hardly mentioned.
-The phrase "stole someone else's life" is perfect for this situation.
-Ham Chowon was my pick...
-Indeed, celebrities have to be shamelessㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I'm really curious about the original rankings.
-I had many thoughts while looking at Lee Gaeun's Instagram yesterday, and now this post... I voted for Lee Gaeun at that time, and of course, she must be living happily now, but I'm so regretful. If only she had debuted, everything would have been different.
-So, did those fabricated members know they would make it into the rankings? I used to like them, but it's so heartbreaking for those who couldn't debutㅜ
-Kwon Eunbi was originally in the safe zone; her visual and performance are undeniable.
-As expected, everything will be forgotten if you just let it pass.
-It's bitter to think there are people who are living off others' lives and opportunities.
-What's the sin of those who had their debut taken away from them, really,,,
-It's not just the final rankings that were manipulated; they manipulated it all throughout.
-If Jang Wonyoung was actually 8th, then who was 1st?
-In Korea, it's usually the victims who suffer... the perpetrators are just quiet.
-Isn't it too obvious who the 2 manipulated members are?...
LE SSERAFIM's lyrics that got mixed reactions for their excessively Twitter-like vocabulary
서사 그만 좀 쓰라고 또 날 조리돌릴테니
— 감자 (@39_kamja) February 20, 2024
다시 우아한 척 백조처럼 dive
👆미소녀의 얼굴로 이런 독기 가사 노래를 pic.twitter.com/z1UyoDeSRq
Stop using narratives again just to manipulate me.
Once more, gracefully pretend, like a swan, to dive.
Some fans are wondering why the word 'manipulate' becomes a problem since it's an actual word that exists in the dictionary. However, Koreans understand how the words "narrative" and "manipulation" are actually used in real life and they are questioning why the lyrics use the term in this context. So, while they enjoy the song, they overwhelmingly question, 'What is this in the lyrics?'
In this context, 'mocking' might be a better fit.
Foreigners don't understand the nuance of those words, so they're criticizing Knet for being Knet.
-The comments are annoying, trying to criticize everything.
-The lyrics seem fine... I'm not familiar with Twitter so I don't really know.
-"Twitter vocabulary" or whatever is cringeworthy... It's not formal language nor colloquial, it's just weirdㅋㅋ
-Everyone seems to criticize everything over nothing, there are a lot of people with mental issues. Those words are not something used only on Twitter, it's a word that has always existed, so what's the problem?
-Thanks to this post, I just found a good song.