The person who sat next to a the child alone at IU's concert

There Was a Child Sitting Next to Me Alone at IU's Concert

She seemed like an elementary student...? She gave me snacks and told me it was her first time going to a concert, she also asked me to take care of her. She really enjoyed the concert and when it ended, I helped with her belongings. She told me that she was waiting for her guardian to come. I told her it was fun and to go home safely. When I got home, I noticed there was a letter from her mother in the snacks. 

Hello, UAENA! I'm the mother of a young fan who came to IU's concert for the first time. She was lucky enough to succeed in getting the ticket. Since it's one seat per ticket, I had to send my daughter alone. Although she has a guardian nearby, her seat is not close enoughㅠㅠ (Unfortunately, I failed to get a ticket myselfㅠㅠ).

Honestly, I was very worried about sending my daughter alone. I was worried if it was safe for her to go to a concert alone at such a young age... And also if it would cause inconvenience to others. But seeing my daughter so happy because she loves IU so much, I couldn't bring myself to cancel the ticket. 

I have taught her concert ettiquete as much as possible! But since neither her dad nor I have ever been to a concert, I'm worried if what we have taught her is not enough. 

If there are any mistakes my daughter makes unknowingly, please kindly let her know in a friendly manner. And if she does make a mistake, she may not know because it's her first time at a concert. I apologize and ask your forgiveness with a generoud heart. 

I hope everyone has an enjoyable concert experience. Thank you for reading this long message. 

theqoo

-It's so touching 🥺

-I'm cryingㅠㅠ I hope this UAENA mother and daughter can come together to IU's concert next time...

-I'm crying as I ride the last train to go back home...

-Wow... That's really touching. I hope that child had fun at the concert.

-I'm cryingㅠㅠㅠ

-I'm tearing upㅜㅜㅜ I hope that baby had a lot of fun at the concert!

-Her mother is really thoughtfulㅠㅠㅠ

-This is very heart-warmingㅠㅠㅠ

-Things like this make me cryㅠㅠㅠ

-I bet both that baby and her mother are so happy because the OP took a good care of her!

-That mother must be such a wonderful person...

-Asking the other fans to take care of her and handing out snacks because it's her first time going to a concertㅠㅠ It's something that even adults don't doㅠㅠ That baby is going to grow up into a good person. To her mother, you've raised your child really well.

-I wonder if that baby enjoyed the concertㅠㅠ

-I'm cryingㅠㅠ I hope today becomes a core memory for that baby...

-It's a relief that baby met a kind UANEA who sat next to her...

-It must've been a day full of happiness for that baby UAENA🥺💜

-Guys, I have a daughter in 2nd grade. That paper is from a school-supplied notebooksㅠㅠ

-I just know that child was extremely polite even without meeting her. Did she have a good time?

-So heartwarmingㅠㅠㅠ I hope that baby UAENA made it home safelyㅠㅠ

-It's heartwarming to know that the person who sat next to her during the concert helped her with their belongings and waited until her guardian arrivedㅠㅠㅠ

-That baby UAENA must've been so happy. Just the thoughts of her talking about the concert to her mom is so adorableㅠㅠ

-I thought I was the only one cryingㅠㅠㅠ I hope it became a good memory for the babyㅠㅠㅠ

-If I get a letter like that, I'll definitely keep itㅠㅠㅠ

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The Crowd at IU's Concert Perfectly Nails 'Nagging'

 

유애나 데뷔 확정인듯... 잔소리 대박.... pic.twitter.com/BsB6SffxLe

— 어어텀 (@Autumn_0516) March 9, 2024

theqoo

-They sound really good. But why is it so funny?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Oh Gosh, the fans sing so well. It's so cute. The whole situation is really hilariousㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Look at how perfectly they distribute the partsㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-They're so good at thisㅋㅋㅋㅋ Why are they so good?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-What's going on?? Why do they sound so good???

-It's really funny how the voice suddenly gets all heavy in the male partsㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Looks like I'm not the only one who finds this funnyㅋㅋㅋ The way they distribute the male and female part is really funny. By the way, they sound really goodㅋㅋㅋ

-'Let's just stop'. They totally sound like they want to stopㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-IU's reaction is really funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Im Seulong's part is too high, so I totally understand why they sing it in lower key. it's really funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-That's really funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋ They did so wellㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I heard Im Seulong came to the concert today. If it's true, I wonder how he felt during this partㅋㅋㅋㅋ 

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Lee Hwarim (Kim Goeun)'s Chanting Scene in 'Exhuma'

 

파묘 혼부르기 씬 앞부분 떴다 !!!
사바세계 남선부주 해동조선 대한민국..~
김고은 징 치면서 허스키한 목소리가 미침 오직 혼부르기를 위해 파묘를 보러가는 여자가 되, 풀버전 줘 pic.twitter.com/GKR7c5gPNi

— 데이 (@geday_7) March 9, 2024

Jang Jaehyun (Director): Kim Go-eun is a truly remarkable actress. During the filming, I felt that somehow she manages to capture the essence of what shamans do, whether it's bending the tone or making her voice huskier. She really nailed even the small details. Seeing her commitment, I thought, "Ah, she's definitely a veteran!"

theqoo

-Her articulation is really good...

-Wow... This makes me want to watch the movie againㅠㅠ

-Her husky voice in that scene is seriously so cool.

-That shaman ritual scene is seriously so goodㅠㅠㅠ It gives me chills...

-I watched this movie twice because I wanted to see that shaman ritual scene againㅠㅠㅠ

-I watched this movie twice because I truly loved her performance here

-Is he holding a mic or a harmonica?

-She really does sound like a shaman in that scene. It's very impressive.

-I loved this part so much, I wanted to see it again. 

-I heard she kept re-doing this scene until she felt it was right. She absolutely nailed this scene. Her articulation, vocalization, and acting were all great. She's such a great actress.

-She sounds like someone who knows how to sing. She sounds really amazing. 

-It would be great if they released that chant as part of the original soundtrackㅜㅜ

-She suits Lee Hwarim's role perfectlyㅠㅠ I want to watch that scene again.

-This scene is so good that it gives me goosebumps...

-I can't get this scene out of my head...

-I watched this movie with my parents and they couldn't stop praising Kim Goeun.

-This scene is one of the reasons why I came back to the cinema to watch this movie for the second time.

-This part is absolutely my favoriteㅠㅠ I'm totally into Kim Goeun after watching it.

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"The reason Korean women are reluctant to give birth..." BBC journalist's speech sparks discussion

 

Mackenzie stated about the reasons why Korean women are reluctant to give birth, "Korean women give up childbirth because they understand the reality of what it means to become a mother in Korea. If awareness of reality prevents childbirth, then what needs to change is 'reality' itself."

She continued, "Many women are faced with situations where they cannot afford childbirth, such as long working hours and having to choose between childbirth and a career. Apart from these situations, many women would have willingly chosen pregnancy and childcare."

She also said, "What they wanted was not more government support. They wanted a change in the reality where they can have more flexible working hours, where spouses can also share childcare responsibilities, and where they do not have to choose between home and work."

theqoo

-Even foreigners know. Only the Korean government and Korean men don't.

-Exactly.

-No matter how many times you say it, it's totally meaningless in this countryㅋㅋㅋ

-Frankly, everyone knows that. They just pretend not toㅋㅋㅋ

-Why does everyone seem to not understand that it's not about money? It's because of the reality where women bear the burden of childcare and household chores, even while working. That makes them reluctant to get married and give birth. 

-Even if you say the same thing over and over again, they won't listen.

-I bet the government will just miss the point and think, "So we need to strengthen childcare support by making it easier to hire babysitters from foreign countries at a low cost." What a joke.

-The least the government can do about this is implementing flexible working hours. 

-We should just go extinct at this point. These have been pointed out for ages, but everyone pretends not to know. 

-Besides, it's really hard to find someone who's willing to share childcare these days. It's not about not wanting to have children. Living life is already hard enough. 

-That's true. In addition, the prejudice against Korean men is growing due to dating violence, revenge porn, and sex trafficking. 

-Let's be honest, for South Korea to survive, the government needs to immediately educate people about the importance of human rights, even if it has to be done forcibly through law. As long as the word "feminism" is treated like hate, there is no future for Korea.

-Let's just study foreign languages so that we can escape this country when it collapses. 

-True. Why bother having a children if it means I have to give up everything in my life?

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The pain you feel during menstuation is caused by the absorbency of your sanitary pad

 

헐
방금 친구가 말해줬는데
생리할때 밑이 빠지는 것 같은 통증이 생리대 흡수력때문에 그런거래
그래서 인터넷 찾아보니까 흡수력이 강하면 통증 유발할 수 있는게 맞다고 함
ㅈㄴ풍혈을 밑에 달고다녔던거임

— 지수민 (@fakejisumin) March 8, 2024

Hul. My friend just told me that the pain you feel during menstruation is caused by the absorbency of your sanitary pad. So, I searched online and found out that it's true that strong absorbency can cause pain. I've been using super absorbent pads all this time. 

100% It's because of the sanitary pad ❌

The polymer absorbent in sanitary pads can be one of the factors causing menstrual pain ⭕️

When choosing sanitary pads, knowledge is also necessary. Some women say, "When wearing a sanitary pad, it feels like the uterus is sagging and hurts down there." Many women complain of discomfort and pain associated with wearing sanitary pads. The 'polymer absorbent' inside the sanitary pad may be the cause. This substance has the advantage of quickly absorbing menstrual blood. However, some women may experience a 'rejection reaction.' If there is discomfort associated with wearing sanitary pads, it's advisable to check the back. If there is polymer absorbent present, it's better to avoid it.

Pads using polymer absorbents offer excellent absorption, preventing leaks and providing a comfortable, dry feeling. However, the issue lies in their excessive absorbency. Prolonged use of such pads can worsen menstrual pain due to excessive gravity. Feeling like your insides are sagging during menstruation could also be due to the properties of the polymer absorbents, which draw moisture.

The absorbents in sanitary pads have the strong ability to absorb moisture, which can even take away the necessary moisture from the vagina. If you experience a severe pain during menstruation, trying a different pad might be helpful.

theqoo

-How is it possible for absorbents to absorb moisture from your body?ㅋㅋㅋ Bring some scientific research instead of pseudoscienceㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-But if you experience pain in your lower abdomen during your period, changing your pads might be worth to try. I don't know if it's because of the absorbents or whatsoever, but changing pads does make the pain intensity different. 

-I used menstrual cups for 10 years. It was good at first, but then it started to make me get irritations. I learned that sanitary pads made out of cotton are the best, even though washing them is a pain in the ass. 

-Damn, are sanitary pads vacuum cleaners?

-The real problem is sanitary pads will eventually leak...

-I got a pelvic inflammatory disease from using menstrual cups for 2 yearsㅠㅠ For those who use menstrual cups, you should pay attention to your hygiene. 

-I've been using sanitary pads made out of cotton for more than 10 years and I still feel pain during my period. I don't think sanitary pads are the problem here. 

-It's true, though. I felt so much better after switching from regular pads to cotton sanitary pads. 

-Does this even make sense?

-Sounds like a pseudoscience...ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Try putting a pad in your mouth and see if your saliva dries up

-That makes sense. I hardly feel any pain during my period when I use tampons.

-The pain you feel during your period is caused by the uterus moving to make the things attached to the wall fall off. What do sanitary pads have to do with it?ㅋㅋㅋ

-If that's not the case, you should get tested for uterine fibroids or ovarian cysts. 

-The article I read warned that the longer you wear sanitary pads, the more chemicals can come ut of them. Chemical absorbents can have harmful effects when they enter your vagina. Since they have the strong ability to absorb, it can also absorb the good bacteria in your vagina, which can cause irritation in your vagina. Additionally, chemical absorbents swell into transparent and gel-like shapes. It can disrupt the airflow in your vagina and lead to hygiene issues. 

-There are people who believe this kind of nonsenseㅋㅋㅋ It's not like sanitary pads are vacuum cleaners...

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The Japanese Ghost in 'Exhuma', Kim Byung-oh "220cm Tall Actor... Not CG"

 

The identity of the extremely vile character in the movie turned out to be actor Kim Byung-oh, a former basketball player. Making a shocking impression in the latter part of the movie 'Exhuma,' he boasts an overwhelming presence as tall as his 220cm stature.

His appearance is said to be contributing to the success of the film. The movie 'Exhuma,' released on the 22nd of last month (directed by Jang Jae-hyun), surpassed 7 million viewers in just 16 days (as of March 8). It has become the highest-grossing occult genre film in Korea, surpassing director Na Hong-jin's 'The Wailing' (6.87 million viewers).

Kim Byung-oh laughed, saying, "These days, my friends are sending me a lot of messages saying, 'Let's eat sweetfish.'"

"People around me often call me the '6 million actor' or '7 million actor,' but it's quite embarrassing. It's a bit awkward to be called an actor, but I feel good when I hear that people enjoyed the movie. Just the day before yesterday, I was eating sashimi when my friend said, 'Shouldn't you eat sweetfish?"

The scene where he emerges from the grave and chews on a sweetfish is what made Kim Byung-oh's portrayal of the Japanese ghost in the movie even more eerie.

"The sweetfish that came out of the ground and was squeezed by hand was actually alive. It had a strong smell. However, the sweetfish that I chewed on was actually jelly prepared by the art team."

In fact, Kim Byung-oh's presence symbolizes the 'realism within unreality' that director Jang Jae-hyun portrays. By filling in things that can be expressed with CG with actual objects, it added a sense of weight to the viewing experience. Kim Byung-oh mentioned, "When I was cast, I thought, 'Why do they need me? It could be done with CG,'"

"'Avatar' and similar movies have CG that can make small people look like they're 3m to 4m in size, right? So, when I was cast, I wondered why I was needed. However, as I watched the movie, I understood. Ah! This is it! It took 6 hours to put on makeup on my hands, feet, and face, and 2 hours to remove it. That's how much effort was put into the direction."

Director Jang Jae-hyun cast Kim Byung-oh, a former basketball player who holds the title of second tallest person in Korea, to actually realize the charismatic 'vile' tall figure. The goblin fire that appears with the Japanese ghost in the latter part of the film was also not CG but an actual object.

"That goblin fire was real too. It was something big hanging on a crane and spinning around, and the cold set became warmer."

'Exhuma' received heated attention with the passionate performances of actors such as Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hae-jin, and Lee Do-hyun. The behind-the-scenes stories with them are also interesting. Kim Byung-oh said, "Watching the actors' performances gave me goosebumps."

"There is a scene where I approach menacingly and Kim Go-eun starts to tremble and sob, but as soon as we said 'action,' she suddenly immersed herself in the scene, and it gave me chills. I thought, 'It's cool, I want to try acting too.'"

Senior actors Choi Min-sik and Yoo Hae-jin treated rookie actor Kim Byung-oh with warm consideration.

"It was tough to act barefoot and barehanded on a cold day in the mountains, and Choi Min-sik even brought me a portable heater, and Yoo Hae-jin came to me alone, spoke to me warmly, and took care of me so that I could feel comfortable on set."

theqoo

-Hul... So the fire was real

-So it was a former basketball player who turned into an actor...

-He must be bigger than a door

-It's even more surprising that the fire ball was real...

-220cm...??? Really...?

-The friends who told him to eat sweetfish are so meanㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It must've been really hard for him to act barefoot in such weatherㅠㅠ

-The character also used two different voice actors. One Japanese voice actor for the Japanese lines and one Korean voice actor for the monster noises.

-The body was Kim Byung-oh's, the face was Kim Minjoon's, and the voice was Morita Takayama's. He's a famous Japanese actor who starred in Detective Conan. 

-Both the article and the comments here are really informativeㅋㅋㅋ

-It was filmed in the middle of winter and he acted barefootedㅠㅠ It must've been toughㅠㅠ

-It didn't look like CG anyway...

-He worked so hard... It's a relief that the movie turned out really well. 

-It was actually jelly? That's cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I naturally thought he was a CG... I didn't expect him to be a real human...

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Why Korea Doesn't Have Extreme Obesity

 

Because they will die from complications of diabetes before it gets to this point.

The pancreatic function of Asians is 50% lower compared to Westerners.

instiz

-Oh, there was a scientific reason behind it! I thought it would be because of social pressure (self-consciousness) just by reading the title.

-Right... We can't bear it until it gets to that point.

-Oh... I didn't know that

-I bet their spine, knees, and ankles must be really painful

-Pancreas...ㅠㅠ

-Oh, so that's why...

-Right, it's better to die before it gets to that point...

-Weak pancreas... If that's the case, it should've started hurting before it gets to that point.

-Ah... I should manage myselfㅠㅠㅠ

-Our pancreas is like a fragile glas...

-Rather than due to illness or genetic reasons, could extreme morbid obesity like that caused by diet? I'm curious.

-In Korea, while it is relatively less compared to Western countries, extreme morbid obesity is emerging. According to recent analysis, 2 out of 5 Korean adults are obese, and the prevalence of 'extreme morbid obesity' has nearly tripled in the past decade, according to the research. The alarming increase in the prevalence of third-degree obesity among young age groups, particularly those in their 20s to 40s.

-They seem to have everything going well for them, even their pancreas. I'm so jealous. 

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Netflix Decides to Keep Yoo Ah In in 'Goodbye Earth' Without Edits

 

Yoo Ah-in will not be edited out of 'Goodbye Earth'.

On the 9th, Netflix stated, "There is currently no set release date for 'Goodbye Earth'. Yoo Ah-in's footage will not be edited out as his character contributes to the whole story. Therefore, it is difficult to provide detailed information about the amount of his footage before the series is released."

Earlier, Sports Chosun reported that 'Goodbye Earth' will be released on April 26th. 

'Goodbye Earth' is based on the novel of the same name by author Isaka Kotaro, depicting the story set 200 days before the end of the world after the apocalypse is announced. Directed by Kim Jin-min, known for Netflix's "No Longer Human" and "My Name," and written by Jung Sung-joo. Originally scheduled for release last year, it was postponed due to Yoo Ah-in's drug scandal.

Yoo Ah-in was indicted from September 2020 to March last year on charges of taking more than seven types of drugs including propofol, marijuana, cocaine, ketamine, zolpidem, midazolam, and alprazolam. There are also allegations of evidence destruction and coercion of marijuana smoking among acquaintances.

instiz

-Right... He's the main character after all. What a nuisance. 

-There's really nothing they can do about it...

-I'm sure there will probably a lot of people who won't watch the series because of him. The staff members must've worked hard on it, so I hope they would still release the series. What did the other actors and actresses do wrong to deserve this...

-It's understandable since he's the main character, but it's really unfair for the staff and other actors and actressesㅠㅠ

-Still, since it's an OTT drama, only those who want to watch will watch. Besides, the staff members and other supporting actors and actresses could still put this series as a part of their portfolio anyway.

-Ugh, I really hate him. Since it's already been filmed, there's nothing they can do. However, I hope he faces the consequences he deserves. He shouldn't be back on TV again, though. 

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I wonder if this boy group's song from 7 years ago still would've been successful if it was released in this generation

 Winner's REALLY REALLY

Actually, I think it would still be trendy even if it were released now.

It was released in 2017 and reportedly reached 11th place on the Melon annual chart at the time, making it the first song by a boy group to reach 100 million streams.

It also has the part that goes "I like you" that was really famous back then!

theqoo

-Honestly, even if it came out now, it seems like it would be successful. The lyrics are straightforward, so it would do well anytime. I don't usually listen to songs from boy groups, but I've heard this one quite a bit. I think it's a very easy-listening song. 

-If it came out now, it would probably gain even more popularity while trending on Youtube Shorts.

-Absolutely. I still listen to it now.

-It would probably gain even more popularity if it was released in this generation.

-It was indeed a huge success.

-I bet there would be hundreds pouring out on TikTok, like a waterfall, for the "I like you" part

-If it was released in this generation, it would dominate the real-time charts and probably rise even higher annually.

-It's a classic.

-The "I like you" part would absolutely blow up on Youtube Sorts.

-Absolutely possible. Even if you listen to it now, it's not old-fashioned, it's just great. Great songs never go out of style.

-The "I Like You" challenge here would be epic.

-It's a mega hit. If someone just made this a challenge on Youtube Short, it might trend again.

-I still listen to it now, so it's definitely possible.

-It could sweep Youtube Shorts and TikTok, even become memes.

-It could have even been more popular.

-It would have been even more popular. It's a song optimized for short-form content.

-Just listening to the intro gets your heart racing. As soon as you hear it, you know it's the one.

-It would have done even better.

-It did well, but if it were released now, it would probably trend even more on Youtube Shorts and Instagram Reels.

-The "I Like You" part is crazy, but the "How about me" part after it is seriously killer. It was the first time I got excited listening to a song from a boy group.

-The challenge would have been a huge trend.

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The arrangement of NU'EST Aron's 990,000 KRW Fan MT

Day 1 Highlights

Welcome Party - Welcome gift bag presentation (Hoodie + eco bag + DIY materials + @)

1:1 Photo Time - Save personalized photos with Aron on your phone

ROOM VISIT - Aron visits all of fans in their rooms

Day 2 Highlights

DIY Class - Create souvenirs with materials prepared by Aron

Mini Sports Day - Enjoy mini games with Aron!

After Party - Enjoy Aron singing ballad songs and cheerful talk time

High Touch - Say good night with Aron

Day 3 Highlights

Goodbye Greetings - Aron personally bids farewell to the fans.

The price already includes accommodation cost for 4 people in 1 room (2 rooms with 2 beds each, so it's actually 2 people in 1 room) and meals for 2 nights and 3 days. It's going to be held in Wonju, Gangwon Province.

theqoo

-Seems expensive...

-Considering the fan meeting price, it seems okay.

-If I had the money, I would go...

-Honestly, it doesn't seem that expensive... I'm not a fan, but it seems rather cheap...

-If fans get along well, it should be fun.

-It's not expensive.

-Looking at the schedule, it seems like one night and two days would be enough, so why did they make it two nights and three days?

-It seems decent; it's a personal choice, though ^_^ If my idol does it, I'd go.

-As a non-fan, it may seem expensive, but from the perspective of a fan, it seems much more cost-effective than buying hundreds of albums to attend a fan signing event.

-As long as those who go are happy, it's fine.

-It's a bit expensive, but I might go if my favorite idol does it.

-It includes accommodation, and you're saying it's expensive...?

-But it would be awkward if you had to share a room with someone you don't know.

-Considering everything is already included, it doesn't seem expensive.

-It seems to have good value for the money compared to a fan signing.

-My idol would never do this...

-He sold out all the 300 tickets...???

-It's much better than spending hundreds of dollars just to see someone for a few minutes at a fan signing.

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HYBE Bang Si-hyuk receives a salary of '1 won' this year... Instead, receives a bonus of 980 million won.

 

Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of HYBE, has been said to receive a salary of 1 KRW (~$0,00076 USD; ~Rp12 IDR) this year.

According to the '2024 Internal Director Compensation Plan' disclosed by HYBE on the 8th, Bang's chairman salary was set at 1 KRW. Previously, Bang received a total compensation of 357 M KRW last year, including a salary of 50 M  KRW, a bonus of 300 M KRW, and other labor income of 7 M KRW.

Regarding the reason for this year's salary decision, HYBE stated, "To emphasize the message of responsible management as the chairman and HYBE's 'Pay for Performance' compensation philosophy, the basic salary was set at 1 KRW."

However, under the short-term incentive system, Bang will receive a bonus of 980 M KRW. According to HYBE, this was determined based on the '2023 Management Performance and Evaluation Criteria' set by the Compensation Committee.

HYBE CEO Park Ji-won's salary has been set at a total of 2 B KRW this year, with 1 B KRW in salary and 1 B KRW in bonus. Last year, Park received a total compensation of 1.52 B KRW, including a salary of 91.6 M KRW, a bonus of 600 M KRW, and other labor income of 4 M KRW.

Meanwhile, as of December last year, Bang Si-hyuk was identified as the wealthiest stockholder in the cultural content production and distribution sector in South Korea. According to a survey by the Korea CXO Research Institute on the ownership of individual shareholders in cultural content production and distribution companies, Bang's shareholdings were worth 3.774 trillion won. Among the 34 individuals who owned cultural content stocks worth more than 10 B KRW, including Bang, there were 12 shareholders of HYBE.

instiz

-What the..

-Wouldn't that be a problem?

-So 980,000,001 KRW...

-He's living a really good life...

-Give me some

-That's less than I expected, though...

-Not fun

-He did that to avoid paying taxes, right?
 ㄴIt's a complete loss for the company,, it would be difficult to get a good response anyway because the low salary is compensated with bonuses, so I don't understand why they're doing this..
 ㄴThen why are they doing that?? Why would they do that just to release a news article about the CEO's salary being 1 won??

-Still, it's an incredibly small amount...

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Yoo Seungho Shows His Support to DAY6 by Starring in Their New Song MV

 

Actor Yoo Seung-ho will appear in the music video for DAY6's new song.

According to an industry insider on the 8th, Yoo Seung-ho will take on the role of the lead in the music video for DAY6's new song, "Welcome to the Show."

Yoo Seung-ho has reportedly already finished filming the music video back in February, and his passionate performance has been praised. This solidifies his strong support for their comeback.

Although there isn't a personal friendship between DAY6 and Yoo Seung-ho, it's said that he readily agreed to the proposal, leading to this meeting. Yoo Seung-ho has previously appeared in music videos for artists like Naul's "You in the Same Time," Urban Zakapa's "I Don't Love You," and So Ji-sub's, showcasing his impressive acting skills.

Therefore, there's a lot of anticipation for Yoo Seung-ho's return to the music video scene after a long time. His image combined with DAY6's status as musicians raises expectations for what kind of synergy they will create in the music video.

DAY6 will release their new mini-album, "Fourever," on the 18th. It marks their complete group comeback after three years. They promise to return with music that has matured even further, with the title track "Welcome to the Show" expected to deliver powerful emotions with its grand musical scale.

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-Huh????

-Wow

-..!!!!!!

-Oh, I'm excitedㅠㅠㅠ

-Crazyㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅛ

-Wow... Seung-ho... in DAY6's video

-Really? Seems like it's going to be amazing~~ Seung-ho in a DAY6 music videoㅋㅋㅋ

-Wow, totally unexpected combination

-Really looking forward to this music video...

-ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ I love Yoo Seung-ho so much

-No, seriously, this is shocking.

-Oh, looking forward to it

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Controversy Over Karina's Apology Letter, Industry Claims 'Evidence of SM Management Collapse'

 Sacrificing the Fandom for Apology

Karina apologized through a handwritten letter on her SNS on the 5th regarding the dating news with actor Lee Jaewook. The letter conveyed apologies to the surprised fans.

However, the apology method stirred controversy. By apologizing directly on a platform like social media where millions can see, it seemed to give a strange treatment to 'My' and only fueled the fandom's anger. It's worth noting that Karina's SNS has over 12.79 million followers, and the comments on her apology letter surpassed 140,000.

It seems like fans wanted Karina to break the news of the dating rumors through their communication channels first. Especially considering that Aespa has a strong female fanbase, there's a sense of disappointment that SM Entertainment didn't understand how important it is to handle things the right way for them.

One music promotion insider put it this way: "The female fandom operates differently. They don't want their favorite artists falling behind in competition with other idol groups because of external factors." It's kind of like the idea of rooting for the home team in sports.

Incomprehensible Choice by SM

Karina's action of apologizing through SNS without prior communication with the fandom seems like an obvious 'mistake.' However, this is not Karina's mistake but a clear mistake by SM Entertainment's management. It's hard to believe that this is the best solution a company that is home to groups like Red Velvet and NCT could come up with.

In reality, many stars have traditionally used their communication channels with fans rather than personal SNS when revealing their dating or marriage news. This is because in the current structure of the K-pop industry, keeping the fans happy is key.

A former official from one of the four major entertainment companies in Korea commented, "For the agency, which must protect the value of its affiliated artists and also safeguard the fandom, as well as the investors' assets, they should have engaged in 'defense against media coverage' once the issues regarding personal lives or dating rumors surfaced." He expressed concerns about how SM handled things, making the situation worse than it had to be.

He added, "The agency's need for swift 'media defense' is not just about protecting the artist but also about safeguarding the fandom, which has a significant influence on the company's revenue. It's not just an emotional issue but a rational one that requires careful handling."

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-Things seem to have gotten even noisier after she posted her apology letter...

-With the stock price dropping and shareholders going crazy, how could she not apology?

-Journalists these days seem to write in the same level as K-Netz's comments...

-What does that have to do with SM Ent. failing?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Well, Sm must have its reasons. Karina must have her own thoughts too, and who would want their artists or company to be criticized? Isn't Dispatch at fault first for taking the photos without knowing the whole story? Personally, I think it's okay for an artist to admit to dating. It seems a bit fake to pretend otherwise to the fans while doing everything behind the scenes. 

-The way SM Ent. handles this matter is absolutely regretful, but it's still better than other large agencies at media defense

-That's true, but I wish they'd stop talking about this dating news now...

-What's a media defense? Blocking articles from coming up?

-Even if they tried to block journalists from writing articles about her, fans know everything. Honestly, it's even worse if they try to manipulate the public's opinion. 

-Isn't Karina in one of SM Ent.'s top girl groups? I don't understand why they handled this matter like that.

-They posted it on Instagram, and now even people who weren't interested are making a fuss because only the fans are being criticized. The way SM Ent. is handling this is really disappointing.

-Ultimately, it's true that real fans who were already upset are now being mocked and hit from all sides because of that one apology. The way SM Ent. handles this matter was wrong.

-Then what should Karina have done instead...?

-SM wasn't kidding about their mysterious concept since the 2000s. While other agencies aim for a friendly image, SM has always had this 'celebrity among celebrities' vibe, but lately, they've been too open, too communicative, and because of that, SM's unique vibe is disappearing.

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How would you feel if your boyfriend says, "I'm dating you because you're pretty"?

 

1. Since he's complementing me for being pretty, I'd feel good

2. Since he's only dating me for my looks, I'd feel bad

Please write your MBTI too

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-2. I'm an ISTP.

-1. I'm an ESFJ.

-1. I'm an ENTP.

-1. I'm an ISFP. I know I'm not that pretty, so I'd just take it as a joke slightly mixed with compliment. 

-I'm not that pretty, but there have been a lot of people who told me that I'm their ideal type, regardless of their gender. So I'd just think that he's saying that I'm his type, but I don't know how to react. I mean... I'm not sincerely thankful, but I'd say 'Thank you'. 

-That's funny. I'd just take it that he's completely in love with me. I'm an ISFJ.

-1. I know I'm not that pretty, so I'd just take it that he's completely in love with me.

-Obviously 1ㅋㅋㅋㅋI'd just reply "My looks are indeed my greatest weapon, hohoho" and feel good about it.

-2, isn't it natural?? I mean, we're not just friends. We're in love with each other, it's unacceptable to say things like that. 

-1. Well, I'm dating him because of his looks too...ㅎ

-2. I'm an INFJ. But it might vary depending on his tone when he says it. 

-1. I'm an INTJ. 

-1. I'm an ENTP, I think I'd feel really good if someone told me that. 

-1. I'm an INTJ. I mean... He says I look pretty, it probably means that he's really in love with me. 

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RIIZE's fan concert is gaining attention due to its high ticket price.

 

Date: (1st Show) Saturday, 4 May 2024 at 6PM KST / (2nd Show) Sunday, 5 May 2024 at 4PM KST

Venue: Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium

Ticket Prices: VIP Seats (Blue) 154,000 KRW (~$117 USD), Regular Seats (Yellow) 121,000 KRW (~$92 USD) (Including VAT)

Age Restriction: 7 years old and above (No entry for preschool children)

Ticketing: Melon Ticket

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-It's quite expensive...

-If it's a fan-con, isn't it almost like a fan meeting?? It's quite expensive, but I'm sure fans who want to go will still buy the tickets.

-I just attended a fan concert for 130,000 KRW recently, and now they've raised the price again. I thought it was already expensive back then, though. SM Ent. said they wouldn't raise their ticket prices like other companies, but they keep raising it litte by little.

-Fan meetings used to be 40,000 KRW to 50,000 KRW before COVID. Even considering the rise in prices, 150,000 KRW is a bit much.

-People who want to buy it will buy it. Even if they sold it at 300,000 KRW, I'm sure it would still sell out.

-Still, I want to go...

-What's the brown color for?

-Sound check pass even for the second floor?? That's insane

-I really want to go, but I live in the countryside and I'm brokeㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Are they trying to make up for the wasted cheersticks by raising the price so much? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It's really expensive for a fan concert

-It's not even a concert, but just a fan concert...

-Maybe it's because it's a fan concert and not a fan meeting?? These days, a lot of idol groups turn fan meetings into fan concerts and raise the ticket prices. But RIIZE and SM Ent. are not the only ones who do that. I mean, I know SM Ent. is short of money these days but still... I don't get it.

-Is it normal for fan cons to be this expensive? Concerts are more expensive than that, about 30,000 to 40,000 KRW more.

-Sigh... even so, I really want to go.

-Why are ticket prices so expensive these days...

-Even the last concert I went to didn't cost that much. I mean, RIIZE just debuted and don't have a lot of songs yet...

-But do rookie fan cons usually cost this much??

-That's almost like concert ticket prices...

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