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Monday, May 6, 2024

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Byun Wooseok's arm veins...

 




theqoo

-Even needles would break...

-Wow, his veins are popping out like he's about to fail an IV insertion - tmi, if your veins are too prominent, it's actually not good for injectionsㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Looks like he has very little body fat. My arms are just straight-up sausage

-He has an innocent face. But those arms though...

-His face looks innocent but his physique screams manly. So attractive.

-My man is perfect

-Let's get married

-Oh man, he's got it all

-Wow, crazy, so nice

-I like it.....

-Standing ovation, please

-The veins on his arms and back of his hands are crazy ㅠ

-I've been obsessing over Byun Wooseok all day ㅠㅠ

-I want to draw his blood...

-If you have veins like that on your arms, wouldn't your arms hurt a lot?

-Honey ૮₍っ˶ᵔ 3 ᵔ˶₎აっ

-I love you
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Byun Wooseok body proportions in person

 

theqoo

-Seriously, his face is as small as a cap bottle while his shoulders are as wide as the Pacific Ocean and his legs seem endless...

-How can someone have such a small face with that height...?

-Judging by the proportions alone, among male actors, he seems truly exceptional.

If his height is that tall, then his shoulders shouldn't be that wide; if his shoulders are that wide, then his arms shouldn't be that long; if his arms are that long, then his face shouldn't be that small. He has all the conditions necessary for good proportions maximized. Not to mention that his face is also handsome.

-He's like a walking refrigerator. 

-Isn't his height around 190cm?

-He's like a door.

-He's not just a door, he's a wall.

-He's the number one in terms of body proportions, Byun Wooseok.

-Looks like he's 190cm tall.

-Was he originally a model?

-Is he even human?

-He looks like he's over 190cm.

-Wow, I really want to see him in person.

-His body proportions are insane

-It's hard to believe even after seeing it.

Continue reading Byun Wooseok body proportions in person
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SNL's parody of Min Heejin receives negative reactions on Twitter

 Not because of the parody itself, but for the fact that they portrayed Min Heejin like a fool when they took off her cap. That's why.


Making fun of someone who's fighting with all their might by portraying her as adorable undermines the seriousness of the issue. Those who find this amusing are not very smart.  

If making fun of a woman who stands up for herself against false accusations and online attacks by portraying her as 'silly and cute' is supposed to be funny, then Korean comedy is dead. Is this really funny? 

theqoo 

-I really don't like it when SNL does that occasionally. I know she's become a meme with the blue cap, but this is no different from leaving troll comments on the internet forums.

-It's uncomfortable. They're making a fool out of someone who's fighting tooth and nail against big corporations. They should mock HYBE too.

-SNL seems to always lack consistent thoughts, if they think generating such topics is good, it's pathetic. Have you never seen jokes that are just funny without insulting or mocking anyone?

-Isn't it because it's a hot topic these days?? I'm not sure why they targeted Min Heejin specifically. I think it just shows SNL's level. It's supposed to be entertaining.

-They should have parodied Bang Sihyukㅋㅋㅋ

-It wasn't even satire, they were just imitating for the sake of being funny.

-They should've aimed at HYBE instead. What a bullshit. 

-That's how Korean SNL has always beenㅋㅋㅋ Only mocking the weak.

-The standard... ^^

-Honestly, I wanted to say something about it too, but I was afraid of being labeled as sensitive or easily offended, so I didn't say anything. I find it ridiculous.

-This is a bit heartbreaking ㅠㅠ

-It's not surprising that SNL does that, right?

-Satire and mockery are different. In this case, it's obviously mockery.

-The problem is, it's not even funny.

-Is it right for someone who did nothing wrong to be mocked like that?

Continue reading SNL's parody of Min Heejin receives negative reactions on Twitter
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The reason why 'Lovely Runner' took 3 years to be produced


"Lovely Runner" wasn't initially anticipated in the K-content market. It took a solid three years to be produced. Many male actors turned down offers to appear in this drama, thinking it was the typical story of a K-pop fan having a crush on an idol. The drama gained momentum when Byun Wooseok accepted the role of the male lead, overcoming casting difficulties. To properly portray the role of the singer Sunjae, Byun Wooseok even sang the songs himself. The song "Downpour," sung by him as the vocalist of the band ECLIPSE in the drama, made its way to the Melon Top 100 (as of the 2nd), an achievement that even famous singers find challenging. In the drama, Sunjae expresses, "I wrote this song because I wanted to kept my first love, Sol, in my heart."

The writer wrote the script while thinking of Kim Hyeyoon, insisting that the female lead had to be played by Kim Hyeyoon. 
As for the male lead, numerous actors rejected the offer to play the role of Sunjae until Byun Wooseok accepted. Byun Wooseok was cast by the director after watching '20th Century Girl.'

theqoo

-He probably just accepted the offer after reading the script since he's known for liking romantic comedies. It's lucky he likes rom-coms.

-If it weren't for them, the drama might not have been produced💙💛

-Byun Wooseok really suits the role of Sunjae, and the chemistry between Sol and Sunjae is so good that the drama became a hit... I'm so glad they accepted the offer to star in this drama. The casting was really good.

-Byun Wooseok, thank you for accepting the offer...

-Honestly, if I were an actor, I might have declined when I saw the title and the script because it sounded too childish. Looking at the post, there were some actors who thought the same way. Maybe the script they received were unfinished, or maybe they just read it roughly. Only after the drama was released, everything, including the script, direction, and acting, fell into place perfectly...

-Byun Wooseok didn't know how to swim at first. He learned how to swim and even took vocal lessons for this drama. 

-They're both in their thirties, but they fit the high school roles so well.

-I wonder who the male actors were who rejected it? They must be regretting it nowㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It wouldn't have worked if it weren't for both of them. They're a perfect match.

-It's amazing how well Byun Wooseok fits Sunjae's role. He really found the right role for himself, and I didn't expect him to have such great chemistry with Kim Hyeyoon.

-Wow, it's destiny.

-I wouldn't have watched it if it weren't for the combination of Byun Wooseok and Kim Hyeyoon. I thought he was a real idol at first. 

-I can't imagine anyone other than Byun Wooseok being Ryu Sunjae. 

-My Monday blues are gone because of themㅠㅠ

-They're both perfect for this drama. Thanks so much... 💛💙

-Sunjae's character came alive after meeting Wooseok, and Wooseok is shining after meeting the best character in his entire lifeㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I discovered Wooseok through this drama, and now I spend all day looking him up.

-The role was destined for Byun Wooseok, really....
Continue reading The reason why 'Lovely Runner' took 3 years to be produced
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IVE Ahn Yujin spotted filming for Running Man

 






The only thing that changes from her is her height.

Running Man's episode starring Rei and Ahn Yujin is scheduled to air on the 19th.

theqoo

-Is it raining in Seoul?

-She looks really beautiful with long hair

-When did she become a grown-up woman?

-Ah, how cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ She grew up so wellㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-The baby picture is cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Wow, she's seriously a celebrity.

-I want to marry her.

-Pretty ㅋㅋㅋ

-Ah, so beautiful.

-Wow, crazy. She looks beautiful. Long hair is her best hairstyle after all.

-Today, she looks more like an actress than an idol, so pretty.

-No, the ice cream is getting rained on ㅋㅋㅋ

-She looks somewhat like Go Yoonjung.

-Where is that jacket from..?

-I work in Hongdae... Why can't I see her?ㅜㅜ

-Is the length of her legs for real?

-Yujin probably doesn't even need to tailor her pants, right...?

-Become my wife...

-How can her features look that gorgeous?
Continue reading IVE Ahn Yujin spotted filming for Running Man
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Resale Prices Surge After New Jean's Tokyo Dome Fan Meeting Sells Out

 



-Total of resale tickets: 187 tickets
-Transactions in progress: 128 tickets
-Highest price: Premium seat originally costs 22,000 JPY --> 100,000 JPY/ticket
-Highest transaction price: Premium seat originally costs 22,000 JPY --> 98,000 JPY/ticket
-Lowest transaction price: Standard seat originally costs 13,000 JPY --> 14,750 JPY/ticket

Despite the fan meeting being held on a weekday and the fact that it's New Jeans' debut fan meeting at Tokyo Dome, resale prices surge after all the tickets sold out.

theqoo 

-I want to go so badly...

-Fan meeting at Tokyo Dome... Seriously, is HYBE out of their minds?

-?????? Insane.

-100,000 JPY/ticket is crazy...

-Did they fill up that huge place?

-If you leave them alone, they'll become the group that HYBE will rely on next after BTS and Seventeen. They're young, don't have to go to the military, and yet they're treated like this. It's unbelievable.

-New Jeans' popularity in Japan is no joke. What's with those people who said they're not that big in Japan?

-It's sold out? But there isn't even a single article about it? Is this how HYBE normally operates?

-Wow, Tokyo Dome.

-It's incredible.

-HYBE, please get it together. Stop bothering Min Heejin and let Min Heejin stay with New Jeans. It's for your own benefit too. Get a grip.

-Filling Tokyo Dome with a fan meeting is truly remarkable...

-Oh, but wasn't this a lottery system?

-New Jeans is amazing. I hope they will hold a concert in Korea soon.

-If their fan meeting is this big, imagine how much bigger their concert will be.

-Wow, it's amazing how they really hit it big in Japan despite not having Japanese members at all. Incredible. 

-How many songs has New Jeans released?

-People saying that the tickets only sold out because the guests is really hilariousㅋㅋㅋ Who goes to New Jeans' fan meeting just to see the guests?ㅋㅋㅋ
Continue reading Resale Prices Surge After New Jean's Tokyo Dome Fan Meeting Sells Out
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S.Coups' deception is no joke.

 He got exempted from military service due to his knee issues, but here he is dancing and jumping around at concerts like thisㅋㅋㅋㅋ Does he really see the public as fools? I wonder who's his back-upsㅋㅋㅋㅋ  It's surprising that there hasn't been any news coverage about this. 


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1. [+451][-23] It's surprising that he got exempted. I thought he would at least serve as  public service workers.

2. [+402][-29] I thought I'd at least see him perform while standing instead of dancing for at least a year. I'm truly shocked.

3. [+383][-15] Jumping after surgery...???

4. [+120][-8] Hey, why was this Ahjussi exempted?

5. [+96][-132] If you watch the original video, you can see that he doesn't jump too high. In other performances, you can see him not landing on the side where he got the surgery, but on his right side. On that day, the stairs had a big gap, so he had to be supported by the members when going down. During the speech session, he kept touching his knee. Also, three days ago at a prerecording, a staff said that he kept stopping as he went going down the stairs. He couldn't go down the stairs because of the pain. The Military Manpower Administration exempted him from his military service duty already, so what's the point of criticizing him like this?





Continue reading S.Coups' deception is no joke.

Acting like a natural beauty after getting braces done is honestly shameless

 Braces are said to have effects that are comparable to plastic surgery. It makes your impression changes drastically. Honestly, pretending like you're a natural beauty after getting braces done is basically a scam. If you have shame, you shouldn't claim you never had plastic surgery when you've had braces that have a significant impact.



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[+92][-465]

1. [+85][-10] What do braces have to do with being a natural beauty? Were those people not pretty before getting braces? Will an ugly person become beautiful just by getting braces?ㅎㅎ

2.[+74][-5] Inferiority complex. Loser.

3. [+54][-3] Even just reading the post, I just know that the OP is ugly. They're projecting their misery, typical of someone with an inferiority complex.

4. [+33][-5] Just getting braces doesn't automatically make you prettier or handsome (of course, that includes your face, OP). Stop projecting your insecurities on others. If you can't win in terms of looks, put effort on something else!!!

5. [+33][-2] There are people who use braces for orthodontic reasons and those who use them for cosmetic purposes. In fact, many medical procedures originally intended for health reasons have been linked to cosmetic purposes. To those people, plastic surgery might be too much, but a simple procedure is not enough. I don't think this post was necessary...

6. [+22][-7] You should consider LASIK as plastic surgery too, then.

7. [+21][-5] Honestly, I don't see any differences on Kim Taehee before and after getting braces. 

8. [+17][-2] If you want to be pretty, get braces too~~ Kim Tae-hee would laugh if she saw this. She was already getting compliments about being a goddess even before getting braces.

9. [+16][-0] Ugly people who get braces just become ugly people with nice teeth. 

10. [+14][-11] But seriously, why aren't braces considered plastic surgery? I've seen plenty of people who look totally different after getting braces.
Continue reading Acting like a natural beauty after getting braces done is honestly shameless
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Have you seen Jang Wonyoung's episode of PSICK Show?

 Even though I'm not a fan, I spent 40 minutes laughing non-stop. Who could've thought I even ended up making a bunch of idol GIFs?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ



Seriously, though. Wonyoung is a comedian. 

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1. [+116][-3] I'm so jealous of Kim Minsoo, he needs to be searched and seized.

2. [+109][-5] This comment is so funnyㅋㅋㅋ I can't help but let out an Ahjussi smile as I watched the whole episode
The video of three guys laughing for 40 minutes ranks #1...

3. [+74][-1] PSICK Show usually titles their videos like 'Asking ... to ...~', but this time they titled it 'To: IVE's Jang Wonyoung: You're Beautiful', which is hilariousㅋㅋㅋㅋ

4. [+61][-4] Me tooㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Jang Wonyoung is good at variety shows too.

5. [+59][-3] She seems to be good at this type of variety show.

6. [+33][-2]ㅋㅋㅋ
I understand how women feel when they see Cha Eunwoo. I feel entertained just by watching her. 

7. [+31][-1] It was fun to watch, maybe because Wonyoung is my bias...

8. [+29][-1] It reached 1M views in just 5 hours.

9. [+21][-0] I don't know how to put it into words... She's magnetic

10. [+19][-1] She's good at talking tooㅋㅋㅋㅋ Where can we find such an idol like her?
Continue reading Have you seen Jang Wonyoung's episode of PSICK Show?
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Jang Wonyoung reveals her MBTI for the first time on PSICK Show

 

Yongju: Revealed for the first time.... Jang Wonyoung's MBTI is...

Wonyoung: (ESTJ) Seriously. I never told anyone before, but you guys did it. Am I really an ESTJ then?

She originally didn't want to reveal her MBTI. But she was forced to reveal it after baited through a few questions. Besides, she said she wanted to show various aspects of herself in this showㅋㅋㅋㅋ The way Wonyoung admits it in the end is really cuteㅋㅋㅋ

pann
[+320][-45]

1. [+95][-21] Isn't it impressive how the panelists guessed her MBTI?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ ESTJ suits her, she gives off a smart vibe. 

2. [+93][-13] Guys, it's a joke, I don't think she's actually an ESTJ. Don't take it seriously, it was just for laughs on a comedy show.

3. [+84][-12] It's just a joke, don't take it seriouslyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

4. [+74][-6] Guys, those questions were asked jokingly, so don't take them seriously. It was just a joke to lighten the mood. Watch the video yourself.


[This may not be accurate]

5. [+56][-6] While it's not accurate since it was based on four questions, she seemed to handle the situation really well

6. [+55][-5] Just by reading the comments here, you can feel why Jang Wonyoung didn't want to talk about MBTI all this time.

7. [+23][-1] It was done jokingly, but Wonyoung herself confirmed that she's an Eㅋㅋㅋㅋ

8. [+20][-1] I'm pretty sure she's an E and Jㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

9. [+20][-5] Jang Wonyoung is really good at speaking and handling things? She has such a sense of humor and does things well

10. [+18][-5] But you know this isn't accurate anyway, right? Wonyoung herself didn't want to talk much about MBTI, so let's not fight over whether it's true or not.

Continue reading Jang Wonyoung reveals her MBTI for the first time on PSICK Show
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Baby Monster Ahyeon's phone case collection is so out of the box

 

Frying pan phone case

I've only seen this case in internet ads, I've never seen anyone actually use it in real lifeㅋㅋㅋㅋ


Not just that, she also has this furry phone case


Furry phone case 2

Phone these days are already big, but this case makes her phone look even biggerㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Furry phone case 3... A giant rabbit...?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Seriously, though. I have never seen such a big furry phone case. 


Even with a phone case this big, her face still looks outstanding



I'll end this post with a gorgeous selfie that Ahyeon took in the practice room

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[+64][-16]

1. [+14][-1] Seeing these pictures makes me realize that she looks like a baby. She didn't give off such vibes when she performs, or even when she sang that Charlie Puth's song. But she's actually just a baby. 

2. [+5][-0] I mean...ㅋㅋㅋㅋ How does she carry her phone around in her bag with those huge phone cases?

3. [+4][-1] She looks like the combination of Kim Garam and Goo Yoonjung, with a sprinkle of Sandy from Spongebob

5. [+3][-3] She's really beautiful... The most outstanding one among idols these days. 

Continue reading Baby Monster Ahyeon's phone case collection is so out of the box
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Shift in Gender Ratio and Age Demographics Among LE SSERAFIM Concerts and Fanmeetings Attendees

2023 LE SSERAFIM Tour Concert 

Gender Ratio

Male: 58.4%
Female: 41.6%

Age Demographics
10s: 26.6%
20s: 44.2%
30s: 19.6%
40s: 8.1%
50s: 1.3%

2023 LE SSERAFIM FEARANDA s/s Fan Meeting

Gender Ratio

Male: 44.2%
Female: 55.8%

Age Demographics
10s: 29.6%
20s: 51.2%
30s: 15%
40s: 3.6%
50s: 0.4%

2024 LE SSERAFIM FEARADA s/s Fan Meeting

Gender Ratio

Male: 63%
Female: 37%

Age Demographics
10s: 24.9%
20s: 38.1%
30s: 22.3%
40s: 12.6%
50s: 1.7%

theqoo

-What's the point of this post?

-The ratio seems to be around 6:4 now, which is not significantly different from before, but it's surprising that the amount of attendees in 30s and 40s have increased

-If it's around 6:4, it's common and not particularly male-oriented. There are a lot of commenters who are too harsh.

-So, what's your point? What do you want to say? No matter how much you dislike this team... what does it matter?

-I didn't care about LE SSERAFIM at all, but after listening to their songs, I became a fan.

-Rounding up to roughly 6:4, isn't that fine...? Why is everyone so obsessed with the gender ratio all of a sudden..

-??? I'm not a fan, but... What's the big deal...? They're all fans who spend money to go there anyway; 

-What's the point of all this fussㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-? What's changed?

-As long as it's sold out, why bother about the gender ratio?

-Female fans must be having a hard timeㅋㅋ especially in the standing area...

-It's interesting that the gender ratio changed dramatically within a year...

-These days, LE SSERAFIM is getting all sorts of criticism

-It's a girl group, so of course there would be a high ratio of male fans, right...;; Really, what a thing to get worked up over...

Continue reading Shift in Gender Ratio and Age Demographics Among LE SSERAFIM Concerts and Fanmeetings Attendees
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Edited clips of Byun Wooseok and Kim Hyeyoon's Goong remake goes viral on Twitter

 

theqoo 

-Byun Wooseok looks really handsome, what the heck

-They both look so good togetherㅋㅋㅋ

-What's up with the editing, it's amazing

-Wow, amazing editing, it matches so well

-The editing is really well done, Kim Hyeyoon suits romantic comedy

-They look so good together. Both of them should work together again for a historical drama.

-No seriously, the editing is so goodㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ This looks real...

-The dialogue and cuts are so natural, the editing skills are amazing

-The editing is amazing

-Kim Hyeyoon is really lovely

-Wow, the editing is insane

-Kim Hyeyoon is perfect for the role of Chaekyung

-The person editing this has amazing editing skills, but how do they find all these scenes from the previous work...ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Seriously, they fit their characters perfectly, please proceedㅠㅠ

-The editing is insane, please let them work together again in a historical drama or anything 🙏🙏

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I think she'll portray Chaekyung perfectly

-Oh my... Sunjae...? When did he film a historical drama?

Continue reading Edited clips of Byun Wooseok and Kim Hyeyoon's Goong remake goes viral on Twitter
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An accurate review of Kim Hyeyoon's acting


Caption: 

Film critic Jeong Deokhyun left a review, and I really agree with his assessment of Hyeyoon. He mentioned, 'Despite being a whimsical fantasy, her acting strangely makes it believable, portraying a character with fluctuating emotions, yet immersing us deeply into the role. She creates a believable fantasy with her acting.' 

Clip:

And what I can't help but praise in this work is Kim Hyeyoon's acting. Actually, I felt that way even in the past, in 'Extraordinary You.' It's a fantasy drama, you know. It's unbelievable how she portrays a fantasy story, that can be quite whimsical, in such a way that strangely seems real. She has this charm and liveliness, and when her character suddenly explodes with emotions, she brings it out so purely and openly that viewers see this character as someone with a lot of emotional ups and downs. Yet, despite that, she immerses us so deeply into the character. I think Kim Hyeyoon is quite a promising actress. I have high expectations for her future performances. So, in this work as well, Kim Hyeyoon is showing acting that makes the fantasy believable from start to finish. That's why I think if we follow along with Kim Hyeyoon, we naturally become fans of Byun Woo-seok, and that process makes the whole story quite exciting.

Exactly my thought.

theqoo

-Agreed.

-Agreed. Kim Hyeyoon's acting is really good. Sol is the character that only Kim Hyeyoon can pull off.

-She's an acting genius, not gonna lie.

-Yeah, she's a great actress.

-I really think Kim Hyeyoon will be a big actress.

-Agreed! She's really good.

-Agreed. She handles emotional changes extremely well

-Exactly. Hyeyoon's past works are all really good.

-She's sooooo good at acting.

-Agreed. She's a great actress who leads the drama really well. Her acting is great.

-If you read her dialogues as text, it might feel cringy, but her acting doesn't have any of that feeling at all.

-Kim Hyeyoon's acting is so good.

-Exactly, just as I thought.

-Agreed. I couldn't express it in words, but he summarized it well.

-Yeah, if it weren't for Kim Hyeoon, it would have been hard to empathize with Sol. Kim Hyeyoon's portrayal of Sol allows us to immerse ourselves more deeply into Sunjae's perspective.

-That's right, Kim Hyeyoon's acting persuades even in fantasy situations, and she seamlessly brings us into the emotions of each moment. Her acting is really impressive this time.

-Seriously, she turns cringy lines into convincing acting... I usually don't even watch this kind of drama, but her acting is so good.

-How does she do that kind of acting?

-She's naturally good at acting

-Right, she makes us understand Sunjae's emotions too.

-Agreed. I usually can't immerse myself in fantasy, but her acting is so good, it's convincing.


Continue reading An accurate review of Kim Hyeyoon's acting
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The Reason Why HYBE Can't Last Long

Committing fraud once or twice is possible, but they can't keep doing it forever. HYBE's specialized technique is precisely Sajaegi. As already revealed in court, they used brokers for Sajaegi. 

theqoo

-If they sold 10 copies before, they'll sell only 9 now. So, they won't go under anytime soon. Even with big controversies, there have always been fans willing to buy, haven't there?

-Hmm, their image and success are not necessarily related. Even YG didn't go under despite the controversies; people might hesitate to boycott due to music quality, though...

-People get tired easily if they keep deceiving. The problem is, when people get tired of HYBE, the entire K-pop scene might suffer.

-There's also YGㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I also thought YG was going to fail spectacularly, but they're still doing well, right?

-That might be why HYBE can't last long in the entertainment industry. YG might have other issues, but at least they don't do Sajaegi.

-The Sajaegi isn't exactly the reason why, it's the plagiarism

-If HYBE fails, then the K-pop market will fail... The downfall of Kpop is getting closer, and HYBE seems to be the main culprit accelerating this.

-If HYBE ever fails, it's probably because of mismanagement...

-Even if YG was dirty, at least they have talent and didn't ruin the whole industry.
Continue reading The Reason Why HYBE Can't Last Long
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The number of male idols who have localized has increased quite a bit.

SM

WayV


NCT Wish


JYP

Boy Story


Nexz


HYBE

&TEAM


CJ

INI

JO1


Of course, there are female idols who have localized as well.

※ Why Localization?

Entertainment companies in South Korea generally share similar thoughts: they reach a limit in producing idols (things like reaching overseas market) -> mix in locals -> encounter another limit (like political issues) -> let's stick to locals only (current stage).

But now, even localization strategies have shifted:

-> It's hard to capture the domestic market, and localized groups usually don't gain a lot of international fans -> This affects their promotional activities in South Korea, attracting global attention, and gaining popularity in South Korea => Tend to actively promote in South Korea first before changing their directions

+ Localization is often just a facade. Companies now introduce newcomers without distinguishing them as localized, essentially no different from existing idol activities, so there's no reason to label them as such.

theqoo

-I only know NCT Wish

-Is EXO-M the first in this field?

-A smart way to exploit locals to earn foreign currency, without tax evasion.

-If they're going to work in Korea, they need to study history properly before coming.

-So should we call them a Korean group? Or should we call them a group from that country?

-This is all new to me.

-Among the Japanese localized teams, NCT WISH has the most simultaneous activities in Korea and Japan, and the rest mainly just stays in Japan. However, as the other comment has stated, they are gradually adding the title of global group as they do a few activities on Korean music shows. I wonder what direction NEX7 will take.

-I'm just... I quit being a fan and stopped paying attention to idol gossip, but seeing this... I mean, I appreciate various attempts, but it doesn't feel like K-pop to me. Why only recruit foreigners and then make them do activities in Korea? It seems like they still treat Korean fans or the public as fools. It just makes me less interested in idols.

-NCT WISH seems to be putting a lot of effort into learning Korean, and you can see the members are close.

-In the end, it seems like it will end up with a mix of Koreans and foreigners, centered around Koreans again. Localized groups like in the post may gain popularity solely within the country but may not attract a pure K-pop fandom overseas... For example, if it's a Japanese localized group, they'll just become a Japanese J-pop group and only be seen by J-pop fans...

-Anyway, there are already so many idols, and now even localized idols are releasing albums and performing in Korea, and they're even appearing on year-end stages, so I feel like they're interfering too much...

-That's why they aren't remembered much as Kpop idols. I only know the group names vaguely.

-If you're going to come out on Korean music shows, bring Korean songs... It's really annoying to see them sing in Chinese or English.

-What were entertainment companies in Korea thinking when they created localized idols?

-I wish WayV would do more activities in Koreaㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ They've been on Korean broadcasts recently, but it would be nice if they released some Korean songs...

-I only know WayV and NCT Wish.

-WayV and NCT Wish just seem like Korean groups to me...ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-But is it because NCT Wish has Korean members? The members are really good at Korean... It seems like they'll become really popular in Korea.

-Honestly, I don't like them.
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(G)I-DLE's song that received the biggest opposition from their company

'I almost used another artist's song many times.'

Even after LATATA, the company continued to do blind tests between Jeon Soyeon's songs vs songs by external composers



'The company kept saying that they didn't like DUMDi DUMDi'

After listening to DUMDi DUMDi, people at the company said they didn't like it and kept opposing the song. 



'They kept trying to make us receive songs from other artists instead'




'It was seriously no joke. It was really tough back then. We fought really hard.'

Everyone at the company was against it.



'I just said, 'I'll take responsibility. 'DUMDi DUMDi' will definitely be a hit'

Jeon Soyeon said she would take responsibility, insisting that it would definitely be a hit.




'But in terms of results, it was the best among our songs at the time.'

Looking back, DUMDi DUMDi was the most successful among their other songs at that time.



'You showed and proved it.' 'The fight ended there.'

After that, the company began to trust her more.

However, it must have been a bold move for a rookie group to release a self-composed track in their rookie days, and I think it's natural for the company to have worried about it.

+Furthermore, it turns out that the members also opposed it.

The reason for the members' opposition was that it was too different from the previous songs they had released, like "Hann," "Senorita," "Uh-Oh," "Lion," "Oh my god"...


+My favorite part

The behind the scenes of DUMDi DUMDi


DUMDi DUMDi" is a song that I think will be cherished for a long time to come. The meaning of "DUMDi DUMDi" is 'youth,' and I wanted to record myself as I am now, the only one who can represent me at this moment. Youth. I believe I'm enjoying my youth to the fullest at the moment. Especially, I think I enjoy my work a lot, with a lot of passion and enthusiasm. This song is intense, so it represents my passion. I hope many of you can relate to it, whether it's in work or love. Youth is like a refreshing breeze blowing through the fiery passion, a pleasant feeling that can cool it down or make it even hotter.

When I'm 100 years old, if I ask Neverlands, 'How was I when I was young, our Neverlands?' all Neverlands have to do is play "DUMDi DUMDi" for me. It's a song that encapsulates my burning passion for anything at the moment.

-Jeon Soyeon on her V Live, 2020.08.03

The song that came after "DUMDi DUMDi" had an ethnic concept, Hwaa.


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-I like DUMDi DUMDi.

-I don't like it much. It felt like a song from Zootopia.
 ㄴIt was actually inspired by Zootopia

-In my opinion, among all of (G)I-DLE's songs, DUMDi DUMDi seems the most mainstream. I personally liked songs like 'Oh my god' the most, but DUMDi DUMDi was okay too. I think it's the perfect song for summer. 

-I wasn't into it at first, but the more I listened, the better it got.

-I like this one. 'DUMDi DUMDi' was my summer jam.

-It's interesting how opinions are so divided in the comment section.

-I've listened to DUMDi DUMDi the most out of all (G)I-DLE's songs... it's surprising.

-I remember DUMDi DUMDi when summer comes. It's so nice.

-This song reminds me of summer.

-They have no taste. I thought 'DUMDi DUMDi' was the most mainstream among (G)I-DLE's songs, and it had a good timing for taking a minor turn.

-I can understand why the company reacted that way. To be honest, I didn't listen to 'DUMDi DUMDi' much then or nowㅋㅋ

-It doesn't seem like a typical (G)I-DLE song, so I understand why the company opposed it.

-I didn't like it much at first, but now I listen to it every summer

-I wasn't into it, lacked impact... but if the composer herself liked it, that's what matters.

-It's the only (G)I-DLE song in my playlist.

-Personally, I wasn't a big fan, but it seemed like the right time for (G)I-DLE to try this easy-listening type of song. Their previous songs were hard to sing along to and had strong conceptual images, so they needed a more mainstream song. 

-I listen to it every summer.

-Even as a fan, I was a bit disappointed with DUMDi DUMDi. I wanted it to be refreshing for summer, but it felt somewhat ambiguous.

-Oh, opinions are really divided. I love this song. I don't like summer, but I love the summer vibe in this song.

-It's easy to listen to, so I've listened to it a lot

-I really liked DUMDi DUMDi. This was when I got to know (G)I-DLE.

-I understand why the company reacted that way. It was different from what they had been doing... I don't listen to DUMDi DUMDi much because I preferred their previous songs, but it seemed like it resonated well with the public

-I really liked DUMDi DUMDi. I started paying attention to (G)I-DLE from this song. I still listen to it every summer or when I go for a drive.

-Among (G)I-DLE's songs, I love DUMDi DUMDi the most. It's really good haha. But when I first heard it, I thought it wasn't a (G)I-DLE's song, it felt more like something from Oh My Girl's genre
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