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Sunday, June 23, 2024

Muslims faces an unexpected challenge as they build a mosque in South Korea

 Current Situation of the Controversial Daegu Islamic Mosque

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   - Daegu Buk-gu District Office Issues 'Construction Halt Order' for Islamic Mosque ... Reports to Police ...

   - Daegu Buk-gu Files Legal Complaint and Orders Construction Halt for Islamic Mosque

   - Daegu Buk-gu Accuses Islamic Mosque Construction Company of Building Code Violations and Halts Construction

   - Daegu Buk-gu Reports Islamic Mosque Construction Firm to Police for Building Code Violations

   - Daegu Buk-gu District Office Reports Islamic Mosque Construction Company for Building Code Violations

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The construction of the Daegu Islamic Mosque is likely to face prolonged delays as the owner and construction company enter a legal dispute.

   According to the mosque's owner on the 9th, the owner recently filed a lawsuit against the construction company at Daegu District Court, demanding the return of some construction funds. The mosque construction has been halted by the local government due to differences from the original design.

   Muaz Razak, the mosque's project leader, claimed, "The construction was mishandled due to the site manager's fault, and despite repeated requests for re-construction, they did not cooperate. They took advantage of our desperate situation to demand more money while not doing the work. It seems they made these mistakes intentionally to cause harm."

   The owner has filed the lawsuit to recover costs for unfinished work and to cover re-construction expenses. Meanwhile, the construction company is demanding additional costs on the mosque site. The company claims that due to a two-year delay since the contract, the cost of materials has increased, and thus the owner should pay for these additional expenses.

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During the construction of the Islamic mosque, the contractor was caught using substandard materials, leading to the local district office halting the construction.

   The district office is demanding that the defective parts be removed and replaced with proper materials before construction can resume.

   The construction company is refusing to obey due to the high cost of re-construction.

   The mosque's owners (Muslims) have ignored the construction company and approached the district office directly to propose a compromise.

   The district office insists on their original demands.

   Essentially, the district office, construction company, and mosque owners are in a three-way standoff, with legal disputes over responsibility and costs now involved. This is a typical Korean-style resolution that even the Muslims didn't even see coming.

theqoo

-Why are they building that in our country?

-Don't build it.

-This is absurd.

-Even the new apartments in Daegu are a mess, and now this mosque can't escape the construction scamsㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I heard the conflict was not because of the religion but due to redevelopment issues.

-This is Korea...

-A typical Korean-style ending that even God can't escape.

-I hope it never gets completed.

-Why do these Muslims keep trying to build this in Korea?

-Whatever the reason, I hope it doesn't get built.

-It's hard to just laugh this off... Setting aside the religion, what's wrong with these construction companies?

-Feel the taste of Korea, you guys.

-This is really hopeless.

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Kim Jaehwan busked at the Han River today

 

He originally planned to sing 7 songs, but ended up performing around 14 songs including the requested ones.  

Since this was his last meeting with fans before enlisting, he ended by shouting 'I love you'

theqoo

-Wow, that must have been amazing.

-I'm so jealousㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Wow, that's so like Kim Jaehwan...

-I was happy because of Jaehwan!

-Such a happy day❤️

-I had such a happy time thanks to Jaehwan❣️

-Listening to Jaehwan's songs outside in the cool breeze was so wonderful.

-Listening to Kim Jaehwan at the open Han River... I'm so jealous. Jaehwan, why didn't you call me????

-I'm so jealousㅠㅠㅠ

-I listened to all of them like I was hypnotized.

-He's really good at singing. Wow.

-Was it like a concert? Or a surprise?
 ㄴHe announced the busking in advance, but the location was revealed on the day.

-I was happy todayㅠㅠI love you, Kim Jaehwan.

-I was really happyㅠㅠ Thank you so much for arranging this for the fans.

-Kim Jaehwan is the best when it comes to live performances!!! 

-Today was so good. Jaehwan, thank you.

-That's so like Jaehwan. Stay healthy and come back safely.

-Ah, the atmosphere was great. My heart feels so warm.

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7 boy groups who received 10,000 likes within an hour of release in 2024

 Seventeen - MAESTRO (20,205)

NCT Dream - Smoothie (14,409)

Jungkook - Never Let Go (14,302) (Released Friday at 1 PM)

PLAVE - WAY 4 LUV (12,305)

TXT - Deja Vu (11,579)

RIIZE - Boom Boom Bass (11,370)

Mark - 200 (11,033)

-For male idols, the number of likes received within an hour of release is a key indicator of their domestic fandom size, because people don't usually listen to the song as soon as it is released, let alone pressing like. This is because it shows the dedication of core fans who listen to the music and give hearts immediately.

-Initially, many were skeptical of this theory, but as it has proven accurate over time, it has gained recognition.

-For female idols, due to their higher general public appeal, many non-fans also give hearts, making the initial heart count a less significant indicator.

theqoo

-PLAVE must have a lot of fans to get that many likes in just an hour

-The number of likes PLAVE received is really high...

-You should indicate the release times (1 PM or 6 PM) as it significantly affects the initial like counts.

-Wow, that's Mark's solo release, though... That's impressive.

-It seems like RIIZE is growing well.

-Does releasing at 1 PM on Friday give a boost?
ㄴNo, it’s actually a disadvantage. Most releases are at 6 PM.
ㄴIt’s a disadvantage. Releasing songs on Friday at 1 PM is rare since people are at work or school.
ㄴIdols releasing songs at 1 PM on Fridays are usually targeting for Billboard and international performance. For domestic music charts, it's a disadvantage.

-Wow... PLAVE

-For a song that was released on Friday, that's a really good number.

-Jungkook is amazing despite releasing that song on Friday at 1PM. PLAVE's like counts are insane, and Mark seems to have a really strong fanbase.

-What's wrong with the comments

-TXT's songs are really greatㅎㅎㅎ

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TWS' new album 'Summer Beat! surpasses 500,000 pre-orders, doubling previous record

 
by Journalist Kim Won-Gyeom

TWS, set to make their comeback tomorrow, has surpassed 500,000 pre-orders, signaling a continuous popularity surge. This number is more than double the pre-order total of their debut album 'Sparkling Blue' (240,809 copies).

TWS achieved half a million sales with their debut album 'Sparkling Blue'. The album showed impressive achievements by selling an additional 200,000 copies after its first month, driven by the long-lasting popularity of the title track 'Plot Twist'

Considering this trend, expectations are high for TWS to join the 'Million Seller' ranks this year, with their steady, step-by-step growth.

Meanwhile, Tours' second mini-album 'Summer Beat!' will be released on the 24th at 6 PM.

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/477/0000497502

theqoo

-"HYBE"

-It’s pointless.

-Their fandom has grown since the first album.

-I love all of TWS' songs. I'm looking forward to this one too. Personally, I liked "Oh My My" better than the title track.

-Can't wait for the 24th. I really want to listen to their new song.

-TWS' songs are really good.

-They're under HYBE, aren't they?

-Why criticize them for this? Did they really deserve all this hate just because of an article about their pre-order sales?

-How high will they rank on Melon this time?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-TWS has so many good songs...ㅠㅠㅠ

-I like their songs.

-Reading the comments makes me want to support them. Fighting, TWS!

-Having been in the idol fandom for a long time, I’ve seen groups that get heavily criticized but then become really popular. If you don’t want TWS to succeed, just ignore them. Groups that get this much criticism either fade away or blow up.

-The comments are scary. They might become more successful because of thisㅋㅋㅋ

-It’s funny how people come here and leave nasty comments while blaming the company. Just admit you’re a haterㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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"There are fewer trainees dreaming of becoming K-Pop Stars" ... Supply and Demand 'Red Light'

 [Anchor]

The Kpop market has recently been experiencing remarkable expansion, with its influence and industry revenue significantly increasing.

However, the future outlook for Kpop is not so bright.

A report has emerged indicating that the number of trainees aspiring to become idols is significantly decreasing.

Reporter Kwak Hyunsoo investigates the reasons behind this trend.

[Reporter]

A practice studio in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

'PICKUS,' a group formed through a broadcast audition program last year, is in the midst of choreography practice.

This multinational group has endured a varied range of period of time as trainees, ranging from a few months to several years, to achieve their dream of debuting.

[Park Mingeun, PICKUS]

“I started my trainee life when I was 19 years old, and it's been about five years now. Constant evaluations caused a lot of stress.”

Overcoming national borders and language barriers was challenging, but he endured it all with hopes for the future.

[Kotaro, PICKUS]

“After watching BTS's 'Dynamite' music video, I realized there was such a wonderful and beautiful world out there. That’s when I started dreaming of the K-pop world.”

However, the number of trainees, who have been a strong support for K-pop, has recently seen a sharp decline.

According to data released by the Korea Creative Content Agency, the number of K-pop trainees affiliated with entertainment agencies dropped from 1,895 in 2020 to 1,170 by the end of 2022. This represents a 38.3% decrease in just two years.

Not only has the number of aspiring trainees decreased, but the proportion of trainees voluntarily quitting after joining an agency has also increased.

The debut rate of trainees have dropped from about 80% in 2016 to about 65% in 2022, a decline of roughly 20%.

[Lee Minwoo / Team Leader of KoDATA Solutions]

“As the rate of trainees debuting as celebrities declines, smaller agencies are increasingly giving up on training new trainees.”

What are the reasons behind this decrease in K-pop trainees?

Industry insiders point to the changing career preferences of teenagers as the main reason.

According to the annual career education survey by the Ministry of Education, the popularity of being a singer among elementary students dropped from 6th place in 2009 to 9th place between 2019 and 2021. Among middle school students, the dream of become a singer fell from 7th place in 2009 to outside the top 10 after 2019. For high school students, the position of singer has not been in the top 10 since 2009.

[An Entertainment Agency Official]

“Compared to the uncertain outcome of becoming a successful singer after a long trainee period, influencers can generate income more quickly and see immediate results.”

Despite the remarkable boom in the K-pop market over the past few years, the industry is facing difficulties in securing future K-pop talents.

https://naver.me/xprubDlE

theqoo

-The number of births from 2002 to 2015 is similar, so it has nothing to do with the birth rate. The significant decrease in the number of trainees between 2020 and 2022 can’t be blamed on the birth rate. Small companies couldn’t survive due to COVID-19.

-And these days, tall and handsome kids say they don’t want to be celebritiesㅋㅋㅋ They can manage their Instagram, live as influencers, date whoever they want, enjoy nightlife, and still make good moneyㅋㅋㅋ They just don’t want to manage their image after debutingㅋㅋㅋ

-Given the declining birth rate, it’s only natural.

-It's simply because there aren't any kids now.

-This is how it should be; the bubble is bursting.

-Being an idol nowadays means doing a lot of tedious tasks. Not just being busy with schedules like before, but dealing with things like paid video calls. There are more things to do apart from singing, so I understand why it's less appealing.

-If you’re good-looking, you can just become an influencerㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Agencies without the ability to properly nurture talents shouldn’t make idols. I feel sorry for those who can’t even properly debut.

-It's the same in other fields.

-It's becoming difficult for small companies to survive in K-pop...

-Most idols, except those in major companies, don’t make money, so it’s totally understandable...

-Everyone's dreaming of becoming influencers these days.

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