Thursday, October 23, 2025

People who rewatch the same drama repeatedly are said to have high emotional intelligence

 

[People who repeatedly watch the same drama are not lazy, they actually have high emotional intelligence.]

If you often rewatch your favorite drama, science suggests you are highly likely to be a person with 'high emotional intelligence.'

According to psychologists, rewatching familiar stories isn’t just because of a habit. It's an unconscious strategy to manage emotions safely. The predictable plot development and familiar characters provide a sense of stability to the brain, relieve stress, and help restore mood.

In other words, even if you’ve rewatched 'Reply 1988,' 'Mr. Sunshine,' or 'Hospital Playlist' countless times, it’s fine. It is the way your brain comforts itself amid the chaos of real life. It acts as a kind of self-therapy that helps emotional recovery.

instiz

-Does the genre not matter?

-Only dramas, not books?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I just rewatch because I forget the plot, though.

-I’ve watched Coffee Prince and Goblin so many times, I memorize the dialogues.

-Oh, I also rewatch my favorite movies and dramas dozens of times. I think that explanation makes sense. It’s really comfortingㅋㅋㅋ

-Good for you guys. I can never rewatch something I’ve already seenㅠ

-I'm the type to read books and comics or watch dramas and animes 50 times if I like it.

-Wow, I really do rewatch for emotional stabilityㅜ

-I’m super sensitive, so I only watch things I’ve already seen. This is comfortingㅠ

-I only rewatch really good ones once every few years. This makes me wonder how high my emotional intelligence is.

-I really love rewatching things. It's partly because it's comfortable, but also because it's fun to discover new details and emotions each time.

-Sometimes I search for old dramas and rewatch them, and it feels so good every timeㅎㅎ

-I’ve watched 'Reply 1988' at least five times… and I don’t even like watching dramas that much.

-I play Goblin all the time so my family yells at meㅋㅋㅋ

-I think I've rewatched my favorite drama more than 10 times.

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'K-pop Demon Hunters' EJAE: "I was a trainee at SM Ent. for 12 years ... I was disappointed in myself"

 

https://v.daum.net/v/20251022214714197

EJAE started her trainee life at the age of 11. She spent 12 years as a trainee at SM Ent. alongside groups like Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, and f(x). She recalled, "I really worked hard," and shared that SNSD's Yuri once told her, "You're going to become something. You work so hard, you'll definitely succeed."

However, EJAE ultimately failed to debut. She explained, "I didn't fit SM Ent.'s style. The trend back then was a clean, clear sound. I tried to change my voice to sound clearer, but I wasn't that good at singing at the time. I was too old. I understand. I just missed the timing(to debut)."

After her contract was terminated, EJAE left SM Ent. She confessed, "I was really disappointed in myself." She revealed that it was painful for her to work hard without debuting. She added that she felt most sorry toward her younger self, who spent so much time and effort chasing the dream of becoming a singer.

theqoo

-12 years... If they weren't going to debut her, they should've let her go sooner for the sake of her future.

-I wonder if it wasn't about her skills, but because of her visuals...? She doesn't have an idol look, she's more like an actress type.

-Even the female SM Rookies didn't debut in the endㅜㅜㅜ

-If she kept failing to make it to the debut lineup, she could've just left. She just chose not to. So many male and female idols went through SM Ent. Why blame it on SM Ent. when she stayed because of her own attachment? Honestly, just looking at her, it's obvious that she's not SM Ent.'s style..

-If she didn't suit the company's style, they should've let her go earlier instead of keeping her as a trainee for so long.

-It's incredibly selfish for SM Ent. to keep her for 12 years without debuting her. If they had let her go quickly, she could've found another company or career path. SM Ent. is so f*cking selfish.

-SM Ent. is a psychopathic company. They kept her for 12 years. She probably couldn't even study properly. She was lucky to make it later, but others just who were part of Rookies or whatever got their faces known and were then just dumped as rookies. That's harmful.

-Whoa... So she trained with SNSD?

-A trainee isn't an employee of the company. Therefore, the company is not responsible for their life. That's their parents' job. If you don't debut, you can still try somewhere else. There are tons of kids who debuted even after leaving big companies. EJAE just realized that idol life wasn't her path, and then found her right one.

-There are countless trainees out there. Not just at SM Ent. She shouldn't be disappointed in herself for working so hard.

-Hul... So she trained through SNSD, f(x), and Red Velvetㅠ

-SM Ent. is really mean... No, all entertainment companies are meanㅠ

-Given that SNSD debuted in 2007 with 91-liner Seohyun and Red Velvet in 2014 with 91-liner Irene, it's unlikely the company kept her for no reason. And I'm sure she didn't stay for no reason either. I think the timing was just unfortunateㅠ They could've at least debut her as solo.

-If there was no potential, they should've let her go earlier so she could join another agency.

-She really doesn't fit the styles of SNSD, f(x), or Red Velvet. Maybe it's because of K-pop Demon Hunters' concept, she kinda gives off Twice's vibesㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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Lee Yikyung's exposer says, "I never received money or was threatened" ... Reuploads post after apology

 

Following the revelation that rumors surrounding Lee Yikyung's private life were fabricated using AI, the exposer, Ms. A, recovered her account and stated, "I never received money or was threatened."

Around midnight on the 23rd, Ms. A posted another message on social media, saying, "Even if my personal informations is on my profile, I hope you don't contact me via email or any other means." She added, "I never received money or was threatened. That's all I'll say. Thank you for understanding."

When a netizen commented, "She can't admit that she received the money," Ms. A firmly replied, "I did not receive any."

Previously on the 20th, Ms. A had posted alleged messages and DMs exchanged with Lee Yikyung on her blog. The content caused shock to many as it contained Lee Yikyung allegedly requesting explicit photos from Ms. A and using vulgar language.

The post quickly spread across online communities. In response, Lee Yikyung's side stated, "We are preparing legal action against the spread of false information and malicious rumors recently posted and circulated on online communities and social media." The agency added, "Given the seriousness of this matter, we plan to pursue every possible legal measures by calculating the scale of damages resulting from the rumors."

They further stated, "Both the creation and distribution of such false content will be subject to legal action. Please be cautious to prevent unnecessary damages."

As the controversy grew, A suddenly posted an apology on the 22nd, saying, "Recently, I posted various photos related to Lee Yikyung. It all started as a joke. I didn't expect it to get so much attention. But as I kept posting and using AI-generated photos, I gradually started to believe it myself."

She added, "I feel guilty because what started as fun gradually seemed to become real. If I need to take responsibility, I will. Please understand that my Korean is clumsy since I'm German."

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1. [+764][-66] It's suspicious how Lee Yikyung stays silent amidst all of this.

2. [+682][-21] Why isn't Lee Yikyung's side taking legal action? Why does that woman keep trying to explain herself? Is this really something that can be settled with leniency?

3. [+693][-42] Is that really the case? It just makes me wonder more if they settled or notㅋㅋㅋ

4. [+81][-3] If Lee Yikyung stays silent and does nothing, it's safe to assume that he silenced her with moneyㅋㅋ

5. [+81][-1] The longer the media play drags on, the more suspicious it gets.. Why is his agency so silent when their artist's image is taking a huge hit? I've never seen a case where the alleged perpetrator talks more than the victimㅋㅋㅋ

6. [+79][-4] If I were Lee Yikyung, I wouldn't be this quiet. I'd at least post something on Instagram. I don't know why he's just staying silent behind the agency. Is he hoping it will quietly pass?

7. [+74][-2] If he shows leniency, people will suspect him of silencing the perpetrator with money. He should definitely file a lawsuit.

8. [+63][-3] The conversation's content was so shocking that if it were true, I would never want to see someone like him in the media again. He'd seem totally fake and I'd feel repulsed to see him appear on family-friendly shows.

9. [+62][-1] Lee Yikyung is being way too quiet.

10. [+55][-6] If he forgives her, he's basically confirming that he bribed her with money.

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SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu drinks alcohol handed by a fan at SEVENTEEN's concert in Austin

 

U.S. Austin concert day 1

(Previous situation explained by the people involved)
2 fans bought vodka from the bar inside the concert venue
During the encore, they held up a sign that said, "Wanna party together? Drink with us!" and showed it to Mingyu.
Mingyu only laughed it off at first, but the fans said they actually had alcohol for him.

(In the video)
Mingyu asked what was in the cup, and the fans told him it was vodka.
He then asked a staff to hand it over and drank it on stage.

Both Korean and international fans are now upset, saying things like,

"Why did he carelessly drink something when he didn't know what was inside?" and "Why did those fans even give that to him in the first place?"


-That was carelessㅠ... I hope he doesn't do that again, for his own safety. Who knows what could've been mixed in there...

-Why would he accept and drink that?

-He must be insane. What if there were drugs or poison it it?? He's lucky nothing happened.

-Oh goodness, he needs to be carefulㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ He can't just trust anyone just because they're his fans.

-I know Mingyu did it with good intentions, but that's dangerousㅠㅠ Let's not give or receive things like thatㅠㅠ

-ㅠㅠ Mingyu-ya, please don’t do that again.

-There's a bar inside the concert venue? That's fascinating... Even if a fan gave it to him, he should be carefulㅠ

-Did he know it was alcohol? Then why did he drink it? He's performing. It's still part of his job.

-Honestly, that’s a really dangerous thing to do.

-If he drank it and there were drugs in it, would he still be punished??

-The world’s too scary these days…

-Why are people blaming Mingyu for this...? Yeah, it was dangerous, but is it something to criticize this much?

-What damage did he suffer for people to call him a victim?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Was it wrong for him to trust a fanㅠㅠ? Those fans shouldn't have given it to him in the first place.

-Mingyu is still too naive. Please don't ever accept food or drinks from people you don't know, it's dangerous.

-He trusted the fan, but it's a dangerous country to be trusted. Now that he knows, hopefully he'll be more careful.

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Hilarious scene that happened in JYP Episode of The Game Caterers todayㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

 DAY6's Sungjin couldn't understand what 'Sexy Food' isㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

I forgot everything else because of this.

👤 : Haven’t you heard the term sexy food?
🐻 : Sexy poodle?

🐩: (Poodle-confused) 

🗣️ : Be quiet, sexy poodle.

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-I genuinely burst into tears while laughingㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ There were also many other hilarious scenes besides this one.

-I forgot everything else because of 'Sexy Poodle.' Not to mention that his hair is looking like some sort of giant poodle there.

-Ha... I can't stop cryingㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Why is Sungjin so funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I didn't know DAY6's members were this funny until todayㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-The Maratanghuru scene was also freaking hilarious. Sungjin is insanely funny.

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ That hand gesture seriously killed meㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Park Sungjin is driving me crazy. It's even funnier because he’s not trying to be funny.

-And even his hairstyle looks like a poodleㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Why does he kinda look like Jungkook though?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I rolled on the floor laughing because it was so funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-What is that gestureㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Park Sungjinㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ He's seriously funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-All DAY6's members were so funny todayㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ They're all comediansㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Why is Sungjin giving dad vibes?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Seriously so funny.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

"You need to get a little dirty" ... Music director hugs and kisses an actress who is 19 years younger than him

 

“It was just a manner hug.”

Music director A, charged with sexually harassing an actress who is 19 years younger than him, defended himself until the ent. However, the court pointed out that A had left a note before the crime that said, 'check if (victim's name) is tainted', highlighting premeditation, and sentenced him to a fine of 4 million KRW.

A planned meeting, followed by harassment

The incident began on the night of October 4, 2023, at a bar in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. According to the Seoul Western District Court's ruling, prior to the meeting, A wrote on a note on his phone: 'Meet ㅇㅇ(Victim's name), ○△ (Check ifㅇㅇ is tainted.'

That night, during drinks, A made several sexually inappropriate remarks to B (female, 25 years old at the time), such as, "You need to get a little dirty." He then forcibly hugged B three times in front of the bar's restroom and kissed her on the forehead.

The harassment did not stop there. At the photo booth they moved to, A approached B from behind and assaulted her again by brushing her ack and waist. B testified to the investigative authorities that she "leaned against the wall to stop his hand from going down to my butt."

The excuse that "It was a manner hug," and the reason why the court disagreed

In court, A denied the charges, claiming "It was just a manner hug," and that "My lips only brushed her forehead." However, the court dismissed his claims for clear reasons.

Consistent victim testimony
From the beginning of the investigation, B's testimony was specific and consistent, saying, "He hugged me while saying things like, 'Now that I've gotten you to drink, you’re finally opening up to me.’ The court deemed her testimony “natural enough that only someone who experienced it could describe it that way.”

Objective evidence.
Immediately after the incident, B sent KakaoTalk messages to her acquaintances informing them of the assault, saying, "The music director kissed me on the forehead after drinking," and "He put his arm around my waist, and I had to lean on the wall so his hand wouldn’t go lower.”

The defendant’s apology.
It was revealed that A called B directly the day after the incident and apologized, "Did I hug you and kiss your forehead yesterday? I'm sorry."

Taking all evidence into account, the court ruled that A’s behavior “caused sexual humiliation and disgust to a reasonable person and violated sound sexual ethics,” confirming the intent of sexual harassment.

The complaint filed after a year, and the actress' anguish hidden behind it

The fact that B filed the complaint a year after the assault also became an issue. However, the court ruled that this was fully understandable considering the nature of her occupation as an actress. The complaint contained the detail that B hesitated to file the complaint due to concerns about career damage.

The court stated, "It is fully understandable, given her profession as an actress. She hesitated to report the incident out of concern for her acting career if the facts of the assault were to become known in the industry."

The court also stated that A had exploited his position as a music director to harass a victim 19 years younger and continued to make excuses throughout the trial.

However, since the two reached a settlement and the victim no longer sought punishment, and because A had no prior record, the court sentenced him to a fine of 4 million KRW and 40 hours of sexual violence treatment program.

https://lawtalknews.co.kr/article/S6ITYBHJKHSX

-Disgusting.

-Wow, that’s so gross.

-Wow, how can someone even think of something like that?

-Sigh... There is too much trash in the world.

-They should reveal who this is. The industry is small, so he'll just keep working.

-Die. Just die, die painfully.

-A 4 million won fine? Are you kidding me? What kind of punishment is this?

-Don’t let sex offenders roam free, please arrest them.

-Hul, who is it?

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DreamNote contract termination notice

Hello, this is Idea Music Entertainment Korea.

First of all, we sincerely thank all the Pages who have shown unwavering love for DreamNote and the six members.

After sufficient discussion based on mutual trust and respect, DreamNote and iMe Korea have decided to terminate their exclusive contract as of November 7, 2025. Since their debut, DreamNote has continued to spread bright and positive energy through their music and performances.

Throughout that journey, the love and support from all Pages were always a great source of strength. We are deeply grateful for the members’ passion and effort during their time together, and we sincerely support their new beginnings in their individual paths.

Although they may now walk at a slightly different pace and on separate roads, we hope that the time spent together will remain a warm memory for all of us. To leave behind a heartfelt moment, DreamNote members have prepared a special event to spend meaningful time with Pages.

We hope that the members' sincerity will be warmly delivered to you during that time. We sincerely thank all Pages who have loved and supported DreamNote until now.

Please continue to cheer on the members warmly as they take their next steps.

All executives and employees of iMe Korea.

The stage that appears to have been their final schedule.


theqoo

-I don’t know this group well, but it’s nice to see them wrapping things up meaningfully after nearly seven years. I've seen so many unsuccessful groups end on a bad note.

-ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Ah... I thought they would last a bit longer since they appeared on ISAC recentlyㅜㅜ

-They held on for a long time...

-I’ve heard their name before.

-They worked hardㅠㅠ

-Thank you for your hard work.

-I first saw them at an overseas event. They were all pretty.

-Everyone worked hard... The members, the managers, and the staff..

-I really liked DreamNote's 'Ghost'...

-DreamNote's 'Night' is a good song, you should listen to itㅜㅜ

-I saw them when they came to Hyehwa to promote their debut, and already 7 years have passed. I hope they're all happy.

-They used to practice in the basement of the company building I briefly worked at a long time ago. It's hard to believe it's ending like this. 

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