Shindong reveals that he found out about 'The Great Escape: Reboot' through articles, saying he didn't even get contacted

 

'I really like 'The Great Escape''

'Another season is coming out again'

'You said you weren't going to do it!'

'Why aren't you starring in the new season?'

'They didn't even contact me this time' 

'I found out about the new season through the articles' 

'I got dumped'

'Jung Jongyeon PD can be cold sometimes'

'The new season isn't directed by Jung Jongyeon PD'

theqoo

-The new season of 'The Great Escape' is not even directed by Jung Jongyeon PD. It feels like a rip-off show but with the same name.

-No Shindong?? What’s the fun without Shindong?

-Shindong was the smartest one, though.

-It’s so disappointing that Shindong and Kim Jongmin aren’t starring in the new seasonㅜㅜㅜㅜ

-Wait, Jung Jongyeon PD isn’t directing the new season???

-The brains in 'The Great Escape' were Shindong and Yoo Byungjae, though...

-I'm not watching it since Shindong and Kim Jongmin aren’t in itㅠ... They were my favorite members on the showㅜㅜ

-What? I thought Shindong declined the offer... Why are Shindong and Kim Jongmin not starring in the new season?

-Hulㅠㅠㅠ I really loved Shindong, though...

-If the director changed, then it’s not really ‘The Great Escape’ anymore.

-Shindong was absolutely essential to this show. He and Yoo Byungjae were the aces of the show.

-The PD changed and the cast lineup is disappointing... It seems like they're a new show that took the name.

-Who’s going to solve the puzzles without Shindong?

-Are they crazy? Shindong was essential, and they didn’t even contact him?ㅋㅋㅋ

-Shindong really seems to love ‘The Great Escape’... He’s probably the most disappointed.

Continue reading Shindong reveals that he found out about 'The Great Escape: Reboot' through articles, saying he didn't even get contacted

Eunhyuk’s Music Bank 1st place acceptance speech update (feat. Retirement cancellation)

 

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Today, I was incredibly honored to win first place at Music Bank!!!!

I didn't expect to win at all, so I wasn't prepared with an acceptance speech. I ended up rambling like a fool until my time was up. Therefore, I want to properly express my gratitude through this message.

First, to our ELF, ANNIE, and Eundan, who have always supported and loved me.. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much. You guys made me won this trophy.

People might wonder,

'This song wasn’t even visible on the charts… How did it win 1st place?'

It’s all because of your hard work... You voted tirelessly, streamed the song endlessly, and did everything in your power to make me win. This result was created by your love and dedication!

Of course, I worked hard on this album too, but this award carries even more meaning because it was made by your love and dedication. That’s why this award is incredibly meaningful and precious to me.

I promise I won’t settle and will continue to be an artist, an idol, who never disappoints you. I love you all!

To my ODE Entertainment family, who have been working tirelessly day and night since September 2023, you've worked hard We did it!!!!!

Even though we’re still lacking in manpower and have many shortcomings, I'm truly grateful to everyone who believed in D&E and worked with us. I'll treat you all to a company dinner soon! With bonus! Let's work together to make this company even greater!!

I'm also sincerely grateful to SM Entertainment for making me a singer and nurturing me. I still have the pink blood flowing through me. Let's always be together.

To Vincenzo, Shinkung, and all the staff who helped to create my first solo album’s title track ‘UP N DOWN’! Thank you for giving me such a great song. We’re all in the same boat. Please continue to support me. And to everyone involved in creating my beloved side tracks, thank you so much.

To Picasso who directed the overall visual concept for my first solo album, Illustrator Cha Cha for designing such a trendy, adorable, and lovely character, and Designer Lee Dakyung for perfectly bringing the Y2K vibes to this album! Thanks to all of you, the album received a lot of praise. Thank you so much!

To my hair and makeup stylists, Min Ssaem and Gae Ssaem, and all the staff who always make me shine on stage. To NFS’s Jingyu and Bokyung, who endured my endless requests from album jacket shooting to MV and music show styling, you guys worked so hard! The hairstyle, outfit, and makeup this time was flawless!

To my Auspicious Crew, who ground their bodies and created an amazing stage despite the intense choreography... I was able to enjoy dancing this time because of you guys, thank you so much! Let's keep working hard in the future!!

And to Gooyoung Hyung who made me an intense choreography, saying 'just watch me kill you'! Since I'm not dead yet, please give me even more intense choreography in the future!

To my Super Junior members, who cheered me on in their own ways when they heard about my solo debut... Thank you so much. This year is our 20th anniversary, and I feel proud that I could kick off the year with such great start. My goal for this promotion was to work hard and energize the group before Super Junior's 20th anniversary album, and I think I've done that to some extent. So let's prepare well for our new album and make this year ours!

Lastly, to my mom, who diligently prayed every dawn when she heard that I'm releasing a solo album. To my sister, who monitored and supported me, and to my dad in heaven, who’s probably watching me proudly while laughing... Thank you and I love you so much!

Now that I’ve written all this, I realize even if I had been calm, I probably wouldn’t have been able to say all of this on stage. Anyway, today was an incredibly meaningful and happy day for me. Thank you to everyone.

…Also, can I cancel my retirement? 

For those who don’t know: Today, Eunhyuk was a candidate for 1st place on Music Bank. Since he didn’t expect to win, he jokingly said he’d retire if he got 1st place… And then he actually wonㅋㅋ

theqoo

-The last sentenceㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Retirement cancelationㅋㅋㅋ

-So cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I heard a bit of the song because my bias did a challenge with him, and I liked it, so I watched the MV too... Congrats on winning 1st place.

-This is so touching ㅠ

-Wow, I'm really touched... I can feel his sincerity through this post. Congratulations. Now cancel your retirement!

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Cancel your retirement. Congratulations~!

-His acceptance speech is so touching... Cancel your retirement!!ㅋㅋ Congratulations on winning 1st place.

-It feels even more touching because I can really feel his sincerity through the post. Congrats on winning 1st place!

-That was a great retirement speech. You've worked hard.

-Congratulations! I'll let you off this time. Retirement canceled!

-Congratulations on winning 1st place. No, you will never be allowed to retireㅜㅜ

-This is so touching... It's Super Junior's 20th anniversary this yearㅠㅠ

-Even though he promised to retire... He never said when he'd retireㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-He probably didn't think he would actually winㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Is it because this is his last acceptance speech...? It's so heartwarmingㅠ

-I love how he mentioned SM and said that he still has the pink blood running in himㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Who are Annie and Eundan?

Continue reading Eunhyuk’s Music Bank 1st place acceptance speech update (feat. Retirement cancellation)

Music Bank 1st place today

 

Retire

The reason why he was told to retire: He said he would retire if he won 1st place today.

1위 공약이 은퇴…..? 이게 맞아? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ pic.twitter.com/y0Sjm4c1eJ

— 제로 (@_zero0415) February 7, 2025

'What's your victory pledge?' 'If I win 1st place, I'll retire' 

His speech:

250207 은혁 솔로 데뷔 1위 해냈다!!💙#은혁 #EUNHYUK 축하해!!🏆 pic.twitter.com/zPIUPsz4Dk

— 제로 (@_zero0415) February 7, 2025

Eunhyuk: Thank you so much. Is there still enough time? First of all, thank you so much everyone. It's been 20 years since I first debuted... I'm so grateful to have ELFs supporting me all this time. Thank you so much. I was so grateful even just to be nominated. I'm sorry... Also, thank you to Donghae who came with me today, and to all the Super Junior members. Thank you to our company staff who worked so hard and... My mom, who prays every dawn because I'm debuting as a solo singer.

Donghae: They said to stop.

Eunhyuk: I'm sorry. Thank you so much, everyone! I'll work hard! 

theqoo 

-The way Donghae stood next to him while holding up a sign that said 'Retire' is just so funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I’m cryingㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Congrats on 1st place!!!! 💙

-That f*cking scared me.

-Huh... Why does he look so handsome? Anyway, congratuations.

-Why would he even say that?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Donghae?? He looks really handsome.

-An idol who retires as soon as he debuted?!

-Congrats to rookie singer Eunhyuk!ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Please listen to his song, it's really good.

-Come back as Hyukjae.

-His pledge was to retire? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Congratulations on your retirementㅋㅋㅌㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-He probably didn't think he would actually winㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Donghae shaking his head next to him is so f*cking hilariousㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-D&E, do not ever retire!ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Retire from the 5th Gen and debut in the 6th Gen!

Continue reading Music Bank 1st place today

Do you know that this person was in Super Junior?

 

Title: Was Key ever in Super Junior?

Q: It's surprising that Jinsoo-nim knows Kai. So you know EXO? Then do you also know that they used to have 12 members?
A: I even know that Kim Kibum was in Super Junior and Hyuna was in Wonder Girls:)

Do they mean during the trainee days??

In that tweet, Kim Kibum = Key, right?

1. I only know his name.

2. I know his name and face.

3. I've never heard of him.

4. I only know SHINee's Key.

theqoo

-I only knew him as Changmin's friend.

-He was my ultimate bias.

-I think he would be the most handsome member in Super Junior... How did I not know about him?

-He's really handsome... But why did he leave?

-I know him... Because I'm a grandma...

-Kimm Kibum was so f*cking popular back then. I'm not even lying.

-So does that mean Super Junior originally had 14 members...?

-Wow, it’s been a while. This brings back memories.

-I completely forgot about him, but seeing his face brought it all back. He was known as the most handsome in Super Junior, how did I forget him?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I know his name and face. What is he up to these days?

-I never forgot about him, not even once.

-I first got into Super Junior because of him.

-I only know his name. I've heard about him on Theqoo several times before. I think that post was saying that there was a Kim Kibum in Super Junior, but he's not SHINee's Key, he's a different Kim Kibum.

-I know his name and face. He was so handsome... I wonder what is he up to these days...

-Wow, I can't believe there are people who don't know this...

Continue reading Do you know that this person was in Super Junior?

Leeteuk reveals the reason why most of the outfits for the SMTOWN concert were reused

 

250112 #이특 #LEETEUK YT (2)
슴콘 의상 재탕 아니나고 하는데, 이번 공연 자체가 제작비가 많지 않다고 해서. 제작하면 활동비로 빠지고 우리가 부담을 하는 거고 공연도 많지 않아서. 의상 제작하면 몇 백만원 나와요.
자꾸 얘기를 하는 이유가, 오해가 생길 수 있어요. 내가 얘기를 안 하면… pic.twitter.com/NVY6kJSzJc

— 하베 (@heiboe_bl) January 12, 2025

Leeteuk: People are asking whether the outfits at SMTOWN Concert were reused, but this concert actually didn't have a large production budget. If we produce new outfits, it's either going to be taken from the funds for our promotional activities or we bear the cost ourselves. Besides, the number of shows isn't that high anyway. Producing new outfits can cost hundreds of thousands of won.

The reason why I keep explaining this is because this could cause a misunderstanding. If I don't speak up, the stylists will get all the blame.

As the cost of producing outfits is deducted from the concert production budget or the funds for our promotional activities, it would be a waste to make expensive outfits that we only wear once.

That's why we sometimes reuse outfits for some events. We have reasons for reusing outfits, and if we think we've reused it too much, we'll speak up and say, 'This isn't right!'

Please understand the circumstances behind this decision regarding the outfits.

I can totally understand Leeteuk's point. Producing too many clothes can harm the environment... So it's completely understandable to reuse outfits for group concerts like SMTOWN Concert. 

theqoo

-It's not even a solo concert, it's a joint concert... It's weird how people are complaining about the outfits...

-I love how he cared enough to explain this.

-Honestly, this is the right approach... Why make new clothes for a one-time event when they already have so many great outfits?

-Is SMTOWN Concert really a one-time event? I mean... They're also going to Tokyo, LA, Mexico City, etc...

-I'm actually okay with idols reusing their outfits, but fans seem to hate itㅋㅋ For a one-time event like SMTOWN Concert, isn't it understandable...? As long as they're not reusing outfits for their comeback stage, it's fine.

-I love it when idols reuse their outfits! It's a waste to only wear them once and wearing old outfits brings back memoriesㅎㅎ

-I actually love it when idols reuse their outfits. It's fun to guess when the last time they wore it.

-With environmental issues going on these days, what's wrong with reusing outfits a bit? Everything costs money these days...

-That's right. I like it because I get to see some outfits that I wanted to see again.

-He explained this so that the stylists wouldn't get blamed. That's very thoughtful of him.

-I fully support idols reusing their old outfits. It saves money, time, labor, and reduces environmental pollution.

-I love it when idols reuse their outfits. It's a waste to only wear something once, especially considering environmental impact it would cost. Besides, those outfits aren't cheap.

-I was so happy to get to see my favorite outfits again.

-If they didn't reuse outfits and raised ticket prices instead to produce new outfits, fans wouldn't like it.

-My fave's stylists got criticized for reusing outfits... So, thank you for explaining. 

Continue reading Leeteuk reveals the reason why most of the outfits for the SMTOWN concert were reused

Super Junior creates a buzz with their remake stage of 'I Pray 4 U (Shinhwa)'

 

I Pray 4 U - SUPER JUNIOR (2/2)#슈퍼주니어 #SUPERJUNIOR pic.twitter.com/kyYSadSMZh

— 메이🐰💫 (@Mayxdz) January 11, 2025

Super Junior suits a fresh concept like this perfectly...

theqoo 

-Donghae looks so handsome

-What is Leeteuk wearing? I thought I saw it wrongㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I was enjoying the song and then I got completely shocked when I saw Leeteukㅋㅋㅋ

-This song brings back memories, it makes me tear upㅜ It reminds me of my childhood when I used to watch Inuyasha.

-This song suits Uper Junior so wellㅎㅎ Did Heechul sit out because it was hard for him to dance?

-This is my first time hearing this song and I love it.

-This reminds me of the days when millions of GIFs would flood Cyworld after a performance...ㅠㅠㅠ This song suits them so well...

-This reminds me of the good old daysㅋㅋㅋ I love the song, Super Junior did a really great job.

-Whoa... Whoever suggested Super Junior to cover this deserves an award. I love itㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-This song brings out Super Junior's vocals really well... It feels like I'm back in 2006ㅋㅋㅋ

-The arrangement is a bit disappointing. Shinhwa's version is better.

-Whoa... As an ex-ELF, this really bring back so much memories... They suit this kind of song really well.

-Crazy... Why did Leeteuk look so pretty in the ending?ㅋㅋ

-This was my favorite song of Shinhwa... It really brings back so much memories. Kim Dongwan's vocal in the original version is so refreshing.

-I f*cking loved the original... They did a great job with the coverㅠㅠ

Continue reading Super Junior creates a buzz with their remake stage of 'I Pray 4 U (Shinhwa)'

SM Ent.'s senior artists seem to be dissatisfied with the way SM Ent. treat them

SNSD's Taeyeon:

I was really excited to perform and prepared to perform two or three songs with great enthusiasm, so I told the company and waited. But in the end, they didn’t prepare anything, so I couldn’t perform at all.

It's ot that I'm lazy or I don't want to do it... I just genuinely care about the stage and want to do my best, that's all. But they're not helping me do that. I'm seriously questioning what's going on. I'm sharing this with SONEs because I'm worried you might misunderstand me.

TVXQ's Changmin:

Fan: SMTOWN Goods!! Oppa, you look so handsome~~~~ So I'm going to buy 1988218 of them.

Changmin: If you really buy that much, I wonder how the company would treat meㅎㅎ

Super Junior's Yesung:

I've seen some questions regarding SMTOWN concert. 

Well, since it's an event for a company I've been with for over 20 years, I'll try to participate as much as possible. 

But I haven't participated much in the album, especially the group songs. I'm too tired to talk about the cold treatment I get in the group songs, I don't even want to talk about it~

 I'm just going to focus on my own concert, so know that~

theqoo

-Yesung is talking about how little his parts in the group songsㅇㅇ

-What’s going on with how SM Ent. treats their veterans? Even the senior artists mentioned in the post still contributing significantly to the company's revenue, no...?

-Changmin was just joking in that comment...

-If you stan SM Ent., you'll notice that the senior artists are constantly building frustrations, while the fans of the company defend them saying, 'Of course, they should focus on the juniors~' It's an endless cycleㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Celebrities definitely lack a sense of social awareness.

-If SM Ent. really treated them that poorly, they would've left the company already. If they have complaints, they wouldn't renew their contracts.

-What's wrong with Yesung's Bubble messages...? I personally think it has similar nuisance to Taeyeon's, no?

-It's not about the treatment, it's just that the company can't do their job properly. Why did the OP write the post as if those artists are demanding better treatment from the company?

-Take good care of my babies, please...

-Is Yesung’s part really that small?

-Yesung and Changmin’s cases are different from Taeyeon’s.

-In that case, couldn't they just extend the convert time? They could just increase the number of participating artists and songs.

-Hasn't Yesung always like that? I remember him complaining about not having enough parts in Super Junior's songs and it made headlines.

-Yesung has always been like that. He's that guy who tweeted about losing his parts when Kyuhyun and Ryeowook got discharged from the military.

Continue reading SM Ent.'s senior artists seem to be dissatisfied with the way SM Ent. treat them

Leeteuk discovered his old fan when he became an MC at RIIZE's showcase

Apparently, the fan was holding Wonbin's slogan. Ah, so sadㅠㅋㅋㅋㅋ Leeteuk recognized her right away, but he pretended not to know until the end because he was afraid she wouldn't be able to enjoy the showcase if he recognized her.

instiz

-In which show did he mention this?
ㄴAround 16:20

-So sad... But still, that fan has pink blood...

-Wow... I bet he had so many mixed feelings...

-Huk... If he recognized her, that means she must've attended a lot of offline events

ㄴIn the video Leeteuk said that she has been supporting him since his debut and have always followed him.

-But these kinds of situations are pretty common... There are many cases where fans who switched fandoms get recognizedㅠ

-That's actually sad...ㅠㅠ

-Hul... It must've been a huge shock for himㅜ

-There's nothing we can do about it...

-Ah... If I were him, I wouldn't be able to hide my expressions... It's somehow so sadㅠ

-It's sad, but also funny... What are the chances of him spotting her in RIIZE's showcase...

-Maybe she's multi-fandomed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-If it was RIIZE's debut showcase, that Noona might be pink bloodㅠ I don't think he should be too disheartened...

-Maybe she just made room for another group in heart...!

-Maybe that fan's heart just got a bit more spacious...?
ㄴI agree. I also have many people living in my heartㅋㅋㅋ

-How many years has she been a pink blood..... SM Ent., you better treat fans well. 

Continue reading Leeteuk discovered his old fan when he became an MC at RIIZE's showcase

Super Junior Ryeowook Struck Back at Haters on Instagram Again

@leeetttttmmm: Wow, do you seriously think you earn money with just your abilities? I don't have to much to say because I still consider the feelings of Super Junior's fansㅋㅋㅋ Ryeowook-ah, snap out of it. You're not at the level to earn money with just your abilities. Get a grip.

Ryeowook's reply: Who are you? Why are you talking about my level? I have never lost my senses. Please stop leaving malicious comments. I can see them all.

Quoted tweet (Haiqi Qin): Ryeowook-ah... Let's go on a diet. Can't you even manage your body now that you're in a relationship? Then why earn money from fans... Just quit and run a café with your girlfriend. As a fan of over 10 years, you're really pathetic.

Ryeowook's reply: So I'm pathetic? To me, you're just as pathetic. Scary to think that you've liked me for 10 years. Perhaps during those 10 years, you didn't like me, but you liked the idea of yourself liking someone else. I sincerely hope you'll see yourself clearly. And I didn't earn money because of you, but because of my hard work. It's the result of countless hours of effort and path. Don't speak recklessly. 

I feel like I shouldn't even have to explain myself, but to think that there are people out there who freely assume and judge, thinking that I don't even value my own fans. When I said, 'I didn't earn money because of you, but because of my hard work', why do people automatically assume 'you' = 'fans'? Then say things like, 'You earn money because of your fans, but then act like you earned it all yourself,' 'If I were your fans, I'd be hurt,' etc. Those who curse and insult me think they can do whatever they want because they're the ones who spent money on myself. Isn't that power abuse? Why shouldn't I retaliate if I'm hurt? Aren't celebrities human too? Do I always have to endure and overlook everything? If that's the case, only AI celebrities will be left in the end. 

I don't consider those, who spend money on me but then insult and hurt me by spreading hate comments, as my fans. There are real fans who support me, stand by me, and cheer me on, even in moments like this. They are precious people who have trust in me and share both the past and the future with me. It's with these people that I've come this far and achieved what I have now. I hope those who thoughtlessly type out hurtful words without seeing the consequences in their future realize that their actions could lead to regret down the line, even though their faces aren't visible behind the keyboard.

theqoo

-Why do they act like that when they have their favorite singer's picture as their profile picture...

-I don't really know Ryeowook, but he speaks well and seems wise. I've always thought the same when I see haters, but seeing an idol express it like this on Twitter feels refreshing.

-They should at least remove their favorite idol's face from their profile picture before talking like that. I can't understand such behaviorㅋㅋㅋ Haters never realize they're haters. They always make excuse like 'I've been a fan for so long', 'I'm the one who makes you where you're at now'...

-Do they think it's okay to criticize a celebrity's appearance if they spend their money on them? People like that are not fans. They're just haters pretending to be fans. 

-How much money did they spend on him to act like that?? Even if a few of haters like them leave, it wouldn't make a big difference to Ryeowook's life.

-What's with this nonsense again? Seriously, it's hilariousㅋㅋㅋ

-Ryeowook, fighting!

-If being an idol and earning money seems easy, then why don't they become idols and earn money themselves? If they think the idols they stan are worthless, they should just leave.

-Why are they doing this to Ryeowook?

-Ryeowook is absolutely right.

-Ryeowook hasn't said anything wrong.

-Ryeowook earned money because he sings well. What makes them think he didn't earn his own money through his abilities?

-He calmly spoke only the right words. I hope my singer thinks of me in the same way.

-Seriously, the fandom culture is really weird. It's just outright bullying.

Continue reading Super Junior Ryeowook Struck Back at Haters on Instagram Again

An Idol Who Claps Back at Music Core PD's Statement 'If Idols Only Lip-Sync Instead of Performing Live, They Shouldn't Be Performing at All'

 1. In 2014, Music Core declared that they would no longer allow singers to perform with AR or lip-sync. 

2. Ryeowook posted on Twitter, "Fancy stage setups and good lighting are crucial for singers, just like sound systems. So, focusing solely on live performances without considering areas for enhancement feels like oppression."

3. Music Core PD said in an interview that the problem is more about how well the singers perform rather than issues with sound or microphones.

4. Ryeowook performed in Music Core along with the other Super Junior members

5. They absolutely slayed the live performanceㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ They became legendary, people praised their performance and said that Ryeowook had every right to clap back at the PD.

theqoo

-He's Ryeowook!!

-I wish music shows would tell viewers if a performance is lip-synced or not, just like they used to do in the old days. 

-That legendary "Mamacita" eraㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Yesung was absent due to military service, but Kyuhyun and Ryeowook alone just crushed it, and the other members were all above average too.

-If the sound system is bad, even if the singer sings well, it won't sound proper due to issues like lyrics being inaudible or low notes not being captured properly, resulting in the low notes being lost, and high notes sounding too sharp, making it seem like the high notes are off-pitch.

-Ryeowook was heavily criticized for clapping back at the PD's statement, but after his performance on Music Core, the reactions changed in the speed of lightㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-He's really good.

-Ryeowook sings really well.

-This reminds me of the time when my idol, who debuted over 10 years ago, used to record music shows at 4 AM...ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Yeah, I agree... When will the sound quality of Korean music shows get better? Even though they're music shows, there's been no improvement in sound quality at all...

-Wow, back then idols hardly used AR and did almost full-live performances.

-Even though music shows are broadcast every week, there's been no improvement, and at award ceremonies held once a year, they mess up the sound so much that even if the live performance is perfect, they can't get the sound right for broadcasting, so they end up lip-syncing... It's really frustrating.

-Honestly, I think the second generation has the best live performance skills. Super Junior's vocals are really diverse, and within Super Junior, Ryeowook has the best pitch control.

-Wow, I'm not even a Super Junior fan, but I love this song, so I sometimes listen to it these daysㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Ryeowook sounds really amazing live

-I hope all music shows are done live from now on... I want to see real singers' skills.

-It's funny to demand live performances when back then idols had to record at 3 or 4 in the morning.

Continue reading An Idol Who Claps Back at Music Core PD's Statement 'If Idols Only Lip-Sync Instead of Performing Live, They Shouldn't Be Performing at All'

'Oppa, Timothée Chalamet is also leaving South Korea today! But you're even more handsome than him'

 

240223 ICN 은혁 출국

🌏:오빠 오늘 ㅌㅁㅅㅅㄹㅁ도 출국한대요!
근데 오빠가 더 잘생겼어요
☀️:😂😂😂
🌙:조용히...조용히 좀해!! 속으로만 생각해 속으로만

속마음이 나와버렸네요... 동해가 너무 웃어서 웃기다...#은혁 #EUNHYUK pic.twitter.com/ExKSSmoX69

— 🌏 (@moone_arth) February 23, 2024

Fan: Oppa, Timothée Chalamet is also leaving South Korea today! But you're even more handsome than him.

DH: 😂😂😂

EH: Quietly... Be quiet!! Keep your thoughts to yourself internally.

My inner thoughts slipped out... It's funny how Donghae laughed so hard.

theqoo

-When you mention Eunhyuk, it reminds me of that fan sign event, it's so funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ This is funny tooㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It's hilarious how he asked the fan to be quietㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Eunhyuk's fans are really funny. Even the video fan sign was hilariousㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-But is it okay to stick to them to that extent...? Isn't that too close?

-Why are Eunhyuk fans so funny?ㅋㅋㅋ

-Eunhyuk fans are insanely funny. Even the video fan sign was hilariousㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Insaneㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Look at Donghae laughingㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-The laughter from the sides is killing meㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-So hilariousㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ But wasn't he in Japan for a concert yesterday? And now he's leaving the country again, he must be really busy.

-But seriously, Eunhyuk occasionally appearing like this is so sweet... It's like he's really close with the fans, like a big brotherㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It seems like I might understand why Eunhyuk is so popular latelyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ He's just naturally funny and cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Is that Donghae's laughter?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Even Donghae's laughter is making me crack upㅋㅋㅌㅋㅋㅋ

-Donghae's laughterㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Ah, they're both so cute.

-Donghae's laughter is so hilariousㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Ahㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ His reaction is so cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Is that Donghae laughing?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Continue reading 'Oppa, Timothée Chalamet is also leaving South Korea today! But you're even more handsome than him'

Han Geng reveals, "I even considered 'extreme choices' during my time in Super Junior... My income was less than when I was a trainee."

 

On the 28th (local time), an interview video with Han Geng was uploaded on the online channel 'PhoenixTV'. Han Geng revealed that he experienced stress and nightmares every day while active as a member of Super Junior at SM Entertainment, even having suicidal thoughts.

Han Geng mentioned that his family's financial situation was not good from a young age. Therefore, with the thought of making money by becoming famous, he signed a 13-year contract with SM Entertainment at the age of 19. At that time, his father regretted his own incompetence, saying, "I sold my child."

Arriving in Korea as a trainee, Han Geng practiced from morning till night every day. He said, "The trainee days were very difficult," often not even realizing he was injured.

Han Geng debuted as a member of Super Junior in 2005 and gained popularity. However, income distribution and other factors became stressors for him. He revealed that he did not receive a large amount of money during the first settlement. "I had to return some of the income to the company. Therefore, my income was less than when I was a trainee," he said. It is said that he received living expenses from SM Entertainment during his trainee days and paid it back after debuting.

Han Geng eventually decided to leave the company and suffered from severe depression, experiencing nightmares. He confessed that he once said to his father over the phone, "What if I make an 'extreme choice' someday?"

In 2009, Han Geng left Super Junior and SM Entertainment. He reminisced, saying it was "a very good decision" as he could return to his hometown and build an acting career. He expressed gratitude, saying that despite the difficult times, he was able to grow through his activities in Korea.

theqoo

-Why blame the victims when it's the company that didn't pay?

-Han Geng also sued in 2009, shortly after JYJ. So, if Han Geng left after facing similar contract conditions as JYJ, it's likely that both Han Geng and JYJ had unfair contracts and poor treatment.

-It's a story from 15 years ago, why does it matter?

-Because of Han Geng, laws changed, and the standard 7-year contracts were altered.

-That guy was the real problem, for sure.

-Wait, the agency isn't a charity organization, and even in those days when there was no such system, they probably provided living expenses and accommodation for Han Geng, an overseas member. Until they turned a profit, it's natural that he didn't receive proper accounting. What kind of entertainer gets paid as soon as they debut? At that time, there were no concepts of copyright, and they only made money from albums and concerts. It's amazing how they thought they'd turn a profit so quickly. Of course, life must have been hard for him personally, and I don't want to deny that, but do people not realize that accounting isn't such an easy issue? Naturally, they would earn more now than back then, isn't that expected?

-It's an old issue about not getting paid, so why get mad about bringing it up?

-It's nonsense to criticize without knowing anything, just because you want to. Whether they talk about it at that time or not, should they not be able to say anything after several years have passed? Do they have to keep quiet and live? It's really nonsense. 

-Han Geng words seem to be right back then... Brian also mentioned some things. During that time, there was a lot of suffering, and they couldn't earn much money. Everything changed before and after the trial with JYJ. It doesn't seem like baseless talk when they share their own experiences, but what's up with those who just want to criticize unconditionally?

-What's with the people who seem to idolize the company? Do they just want to blindly hate again?

-Things improved after JYJ left, didn't they?

-If Han Geng won the lawsuit, it means there were issues with SM, but what's up with the people here who keep criticizing Hankyung?

Continue reading Han Geng reveals, "I even considered 'extreme choices' during my time in Super Junior... My income was less than when I was a trainee."

Which album cover would be more controversial if it was released in this generation?

 

1. Album cover that features only the 'center' member

-Shinhwa's 3rd full album, Only One, only features Lee Minwoo
-SNSD's 2nd repackaged album, Run Devil Run, only features Yoona

2. Album cover that features all members, but the portions are different

The cover is dominated by the members who were the most popular when they first debuted: Kim Kibum, Choi Siwon, Kim Heechul, and Han Geng
In the middle of all that, Yesung is levitating

I personally think the latter would be more controversial...

theqoo 

-Obviously the 2nd one. For the 1st one, only fans would know who that is. Other people only see it as a silhouette.

-The 2nd one would be more controversial. Fans would fight over the distribution of the members' portions on the cover. 

-I personally think the 2nd one is more unfair...

-It's obviously the 2nd one. The 1st one can be tolerated somehow, but the 2nd one is really unfair...

-I think it's the 1st one. It's not like it's that member's solo album or something like that...

-The 2nd one, especially since it's their debut album. You can totally see which members the company favors moreㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-The 1st one is fine because the member's face can't even be seen clearly... The 2nd one is more offensive in my opinion...

-The 2nd one...ㅠㅠㅠ Please don't do that ever again!!

-The 1st one is actually fine because you can't even see the member's face clearly. However, the 2nd one is really offensive because you can truly see the company's intention behind it...

-If any idol in this generation releases an album with a cover like the 2nd one, fans would probably send protesting trucks to the company right away...

-It's funny how all of the albums used as examples in this post are from SM Ent.

-I really hate album covers like the 2nd one...

Continue reading Which album cover would be more controversial if it was released in this generation?

Super Junior's Eunhyuk donates 100 M KRW for firefighters

 

According to the Firefighter Family Hope Foundation, Super Junior's Eunhyuk made a generous donation as a way to express his gratitude for the dedication of firefighters. 

Eunhyuk said, "I felt heartbroken when I heard about the sacrifice and accidents that firefighters experienced. I hope this donation can be a little help to firefighters who have suffered a lot due to recent frequent fires. I hope they can quickly recover physically and mentally in a good environment."

https://naver.me/xYT2wRwB

theqoo

-Eunhyuk donates a lot...

-Hul... That's very cool of him

-Whoa... That's really amazing

-People who help firefighters are the best...

-Wow... He did a really great job...

-I personally think he's the least problematic and also the best member in the group. This is one of the proofs.

-Hyukjae is really cool. I should make a donation too...

-It seems like he is consistently making donations. That's very cool of him.

-It seems like he deeply considered where to donate. He's very cool👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

-I've always known that he's a good person... The fact that he made a donation for firefighters is really cool... 

-Whoa... I stumbled across very heart-warming news on Theqooㅠㅠ So cool!!

-My bias is indeed very thoughtful...!ㅠㅠ I'm really grateful that he makes donations consistently even when he doesn't have toㅜㅜ 

Continue reading Super Junior's Eunhyuk donates 100 M KRW for firefighters

Super Junior's Sungmin to make his debut as a trot singer ... Comeback in May

 Sungmin is reported to be having his solo comeback in mid-May with a trot song. It has been confirmed that Sungmin's upcoming album will include 2 new trot songs. Previously, Sungmin participated in TV Chosun's survival show, 'Mr. Trot 2', which ended in March. 

https://v.daum.net/v/20230419101129530

instiz

-Oh I see... Now that he's debuting as a trot singer, he can leave Super Junior!

-He still hasn't left Super Junior?? That's more shocking to meㅋㅋ

-Please drop the group's nameㅋㅋㅋ If he's really still a member of Super Junior, he would've performed SPY trot ver. last weekend, right?? How could someone who didn't even go near the venue of the concert still label himself as a member of Super Junior?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It fascinates me how he still hasn't left the group but hasn't been actively promoting with the group as well... Does that mean he refuses to promote with the group, but can't give up the title of the group?

-I'm so tired of seeing him labeling himself as a member of Super Junior... I wonder why he refuses to give up the title of the group when he doesn't even promote with the group anymore...

-He still hasn't left Super Junior?

-He refuses to leave the group, even when he doesn't promote with the group anymore?

-I will still support you as Lee Sungmin! It has been 10 years since you stopped promoting with Super Junior...! Please!

-He's still labeling himself as Super Junior's member...

Continue reading Super Junior's Sungmin to make his debut as a trot singer ... Comeback in May

There are only 6 artists in SM Ent. who have released full albums

 

Taemin (SHINee)

2016.02.23 1st Full Album: Press It
2017.10.16 2nd Full Album: MOVE
2020.09.07 3rd Full Album: Never Gonna Dance Again: Act 1
2020.11.09 4th Full Album: Never Gonna Dance Again: Act 2

Jonghyun (SHINee)

2016.05.24 1st Full Album: She Is

2018.01.24 2nd Full Album: Poet | Artist

Taeyeon (SNSD)

2017.02.28 1st Full Album: My Voice

2019.10.28 2nd Full Album: Purpose

2022.02.14 3rd Full Album: INVU

Key (SHINee)

2018.11.26 1st Full Album: FACE

2022.08.30 2nd Full Album: Gasoline

Yesung (Super Junior)

2023.01.25 1st Full Album: Sensory Flows

Onew (SHINee)

2023.03.06 1st Full Album: Circle

+According to SM Ent. Yearly Plan, Kyuhyun (Super Junior) will also be releasing a full album this year.

There are a lot of SM Ent. artists who have released mini-albums, though. It's probably because the time it takes to prepare mini-albums are much shorter than full-albums. Besides, mini-albums are also less of work than full-albums.

theqoo

-Key's 1st Full Album is a gem. I mean, his other full album is also really good. But I freaking love his 1st Full Album.

-Taemin has a lot of hit songs...

-You guys have to check out Key's 1st Full Album...

-Whoa... I can't believe Kyuhyun still doesn't have any full albums...

-I know all of the songs from Taeyeon's full albums...

-I still can't believe that Kyuhyun only has mini albums and no full albums at all...

-I'm wondering if Baekhyun will release any full albums within this year...

-The quality of Jonghyun, Taemin, and Key's full-albums are crazy... They're really good...

-I didn't know Onew released a full album... I'm gonna go check it out...

-All of Taeyeon's full albums are gems, with no exceptions...

-4 out of 5 SHINee's members have released full-albums. That's amazing.

-I hope Kyuhyun will release his full album as soon as possible. I'm really looking forward to it.

-You can always trust Taemin when he releases albums...

-Kyuhyun himself said that he wants mini albums, that's why... I heard he's releasing a full album this year, I can't wait...

-I'm not a fan but I got Key's 1st full album on repeat...

Continue reading There are only 6 artists in SM Ent. who have released full albums

The boy group that Super Junior once scolded because they were too noisy

 

We did promotions in the same period of time. At that time, we were monitoring our performance and they were behind us in the line. They were playing and joking around. I scolded them because they were too noisy. 'Guys, you're too noisy. Can't you just joke around outside?'. I still regret that even now. I'm sorry guys. I'm such a trash, how dare I to scold you.

BTS.... If Super Junior thinks they're noisy, just imagine how noisy they actually areㅋㅋㅋㅋ

BTS' members are all polite and always listen, however when the 7 of them gather in the same place, it's chaos. They push each other, slap each other's back, etc just like a cyclone of puppies. When they're quiet, they show affection to each other. When they get asked a question, each of them gives chance so that everyone can speak up their opinions with no exceptions. If any of them can't find the right words to answer the question, the other members will calm them down by patting their knees or hug them from the side.

'A cyclone of puppies'... All of their fans know how noisy they are

theqoo

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋI'm not surprised

-Looks like he didn't even scold them, he just told them to be a little bit quiet with respect. What is he so sorry aboutㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Talkative BTS... Some talks a lot and some others can't stay stillㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-If Super Junior thinks they are noisy, imagine how noisy they actually areㅋㅋㅋ

-We can totally understand you. They are so noisy that sometimes our ears bleed because of them.

-That is exactly why I always need subtitles when I watch their videos on Youtubeㅋㅋㅋ

-BTS is so talkative that their audio often overlapsㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-If you watch their Youtube videos, you'll notice that their audio always overlapㅋㅋㅋ They're noisy no matter what they do. Even fans need subtitles when they watch BTS' videosㅋㅋㅋ

-There was this one time I got a notification that they were doing a V Live Broadcast. I immediately clicked to watch them and they were so noisy that I got surprised and had to take my earphones outㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Shindong is the member who complains the least in Super Junior, thoughㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I can totally understand you, Shindong-ssiㅋㅋㅋㅋ My boys talk a lot

-I'm a fan and I once put them on mute because they were too noisyㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Continue reading The boy group that Super Junior once scolded because they were too noisy

Divided opinions about the visual member of Super Junior in their early debut days

Choi Siwon

Kim Heechul

Kangin

Kim Kibum

Donghae

Whoa... Choi Siwon is shocking...

theqoo

-Out of topic, but I seriously thought Kyuhyun was the most handsome man alive in Sorry Sorry era

-Whoa... Being young is indeed the best thing that could happen to anyone

-Kangin and Donghae

-Choi Siwon?? Is that the Choi Siwon that I know?? He looks really different from when he was young...

-The visual members that SM used to push were Choi Siwon, Kim Heechul, and Kim Kibum. But Kangin and Donghae were more popular among fansㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I know we can't go back in time and change things but... My favorite visual was Sungminㅜ

-I personally think it's Kim Heechul, but my mom thinks it's Kim Kibumㅋㅋㅋ

-Donghae... He was the first Oppa I have ever stanned. He still looks handsome now.

-Where's Hangeng?? He's totally my type...

-Choi Siwon didn't look cheesy back thenㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Kangin, why the f*ck did you that...

-Donghae was my favorite back then...

Continue reading Divided opinions about the visual member of Super Junior in their early debut days