The composer whose songs are rejected by other companies, but approved by SM Ent.

The company has never requested a specific type of song. It's the total opposite of the other companies. They usually comment like, 'The song is not easy listening' or 'It's ambiguous because it doesn't have a hook'. SM focuses only on the songs because they believe that the sound and the lyrics are measured from their artists' qualities. 

is Hitchhiker 

All of the songs that the other companies rejected for not being easy listening or addicting were all taken by SM. They usually create songs and after deciding whom to give them to, they'll consult and discuss which parts need to be modified. However, SM has never asked for such things. Even so, the songs that were created by Hitchhiker never fail to be fans' favorites.

Songs created by Hitchhiker for SM's artists:

BoA - Game

DBSK - SCREAM, Getaway, I Don't Know, Double Trouble

Super Junior - A-CHA, NOW

SNSD - Show! Show! Show!, Telepathy, Sunflower, Wake Up, Sign

SNSD TTS - Goodbye, Hello

SHINee - Electric Heart, Hitchhiking, Dynamite, Nightmare

F(x) - Zig Zag, Sweet Witches, Ice Cream, Pinocchio

EXO - My Lady

Red Velvet - I Just

Taeyeon - My Tragedy, Better Babe

NCT Dream - Trigger The Fever

NCT 127 - Bring The Noize, MAD DOG

NCT U - I.O.U

Onew - Yeowoobi

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Infinite - Come Back Again

Brown Eyed Girls - Abracadabra

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-I f*cking love Trigger The Fever

-I love every single SHINee's song mentioned in this post. They sound very trendy and nice.

-I love Show! Show! Show!, Telepathy, and Ice Cream

-I'm a huge fan of Trigger The Fever and now you're telling me it was composed by Hitchhiker?? That's crazy, I f*cking love it

-I always fall in love with Hitchhiker's songs...ㅠㅠ My heart can't lie...

-They composed my favorite song ever, My Lady...ㅠㅠ

-Hitchhiker has their own worldㅋㅋㅋ Other idols take the public's preferences to their consideration when they compose songs, but Hitchhiker only focuses on their own. I love that.

-I think Hitchhiker suits SHINee and F(x) really well

-Hitchhiker is indeed very unique. They have their own vibes and I'm always looking forward to their songsㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Totally the type SM is looking for for their artists' B-side tracksㅠㅠㅠ I love it...

-Hul... So these songs were all written by Hitchhiker?? That's amazing...

-They're saved by SM since it's a huge company afterall...

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The world tour of Kpop boygroup that has more international fans than Korean fans

 I heard a lot that ATEEZ has more international fans than Korean fans. I didn't think about it that much until I see the audience of their world tour, the seats were completely full and I think it's really cool

France concert

US concert

Germany concert

I'm sure they hold the concert for 2 to 3 days, just like other idols. They've been touring around the world with such a large audience and yet they have been gaining small attention in South Korea. It somehow cool and very fascinating.

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-I've only heard of their group's name before... This is really cool

-That's amazing... I'm a muggle who doesn't even know any of their songs but I wish them all the best.

-This group is known for their good performances. They also have good songs and vocal skills.

-I discovered them through Kingdom. They're one of the best performers I know.

-I knew them from Kingdom and I have to admit that they're great performers. I've started to like them since then, I have some of their songs added to my playlist.

-I live in Europe and a lot of my friends went to see their concertㅋㅋㅋ

-ATEEZ has a lot of great songs... And they're also really funny.

-I've noticed since their debut that they're great performers. I knew they'd be big one day.

-All of the members are great dancers and the main vocal has an outstanding skill. I really like that stage when the main vocal performed along with BTOB and Stray Kids' main vocals.

-If you go to Youtube, you'll notice that they have a huge International fandom...

-They must be making a good amount of money...

-Whoa... They really do have a lot of international fans

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'Did I pay just to get this picture?' Fans are enraged at idols, why?

 'Did I pay 4,500KRW (3.50USD) just to get one selfie?'

There has been a small fuss among fans who subscribed to NCT's Jaehyun on a fan-platform Dear U Bubble on May 13th. Bubble is a platform where you can get a personal message from your favorite idol if you subscribe for 4,500KRW (3.50USD) per month. Today, Jaehyun posted a simple picture of him. It was the first picture he posted in 19 days, since the last time he posted a picture of him in front of a mirror in a hair salon back on March 26th. To this picture, fans reacted, "That's insincere", "Give us our money's worth". Back then, Red Velvet's Joy, also received the same complaints for not posting any messages for a month. The fans who subscribed to her reacted, "Does she really not have any time to post on Bubble?".

This mobile fan platform does not only have advantages but also causes some fuss. It's because fans get different amounts of messages and pictures according to the idols' circumstances and personalities. Some people think this platform is exploiting the idols emotionally and naming the platform as 'emotional labor', as they are forced to communicate with their fans. Some also think that the subscription fee is unreasonable, taking advantage of the fans' loyalty. 

On the other hand, fans also complain about things that are not necessary. Some fans are measuring the idols' love towards their fans according to the number of messages they send every month. Of course, that number does not portray the affection the idols have towards their fans. Therefore that argument can be considered inconclusive. 

To this time, 49% of Bubble's subscribers are NCT and Stray Kids' fans. Since the subscription fee for one member costs 4,500KRW and NCT has 23 members, you have to pay 88,500KRW (including the discount). It is quite a big amount of money. 

A fan of NCT's member, A, says, "The most we get in a month is two to three messages. I am very sad, therefore I stopped subscribing to them. I paid for the subscription fee and yet I don't know when can I get any messages." B also says, "The artist I'm subscribed to often sends messages. But I just don't think it makes sense that they get paid the same money as the artists who rarely sends messages"

Despite these complaints, fans just can't withdraw themselves from using the platform. A researcher at Hanyang Securities, Park Minju, explains, "The subscription retention rate for the next month is still over 90%. It's because most of them subscribe to two or more artists, so when one artist rarely sends messages, it doesn't affect them that much"

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-My idol sends messages a lot but he always talks about the weather so I just stopped subscribingㅠㅠㅋㅋ

-They're getting paid for it but they don't give the fans their money's worth. Isn't it fraud?

-Isn't this the platform fans like the most and also the easiest way to communicate with fans??ㅋㅋㅋ If I were them, I'll send message at least once a week

-My idols don't update their Bubble that much as well. I just hope they'd stop providing the service instead. It's just a waste of money.

-But why don't they update their Bubbles?ㅠㅠ If I were them, I'd update it so f*cking often...

-Honestly, I changed my ult bias because of this...

-I think it'd be better if the fans can get a refund if they don't get updated as much as they already paid for it. Or maybe don't provide the service at all.

-If there's been two articles about the same problem, you should at least update your Bubble at least twice a week, Jaehyun-ahㅠㅠ There are some idols who are even worse than him, though...

-I feel like no communication should cost money. Why would you pay just to get messages?

-It's not even that hard to make his fans happy, just update them with some basic things...

-I just hope these idols are not forced to do such things...

-Being an idol is obviously such a hard job to do...

-I'm not a NCTzen but I heard that Jaehyun rarely updates his Bubble. I imagined how long he hasn't updated his and now there are articles coming up about it...

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[QUEENDOM 2] Tam-I-Na - Queen is Na (Brave Girls Eunji x LOONA Olivia Hye, Yves, Choerry, Heejin)

 

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-Monika is a genius and the girls slay the performance. This is amazing.

-This performance gets me goosebumps all over my body.

-They really rocked this stage. I'm not a fan but I was so immersed in the performance. No wonder they won.

-This performance was amazing. I think this is one of the few best performances I've seen in Queendom so far.

-I was so immersed that it felt like the whole performance is really short...

-I think this is the best performance in Queendom ever...

-This performance is the most unique one. It really shows how long and hard they've prepared for this stage.

-Olivia Hye is a cat

-The whole performance is flawless. The hairstyle, makeup, outfits... Everything about it is perfect.

-I kept getting goosebumps as I watch this performance. They really did great hereㅠㅠ

-Yves and Heejin are so cool...

-Will they release the song too? Or is it actually an already existing song? I love it

-Hyeju-ya... You're a baby fox...

-This is art

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Dramas in which the male lead characters have liked the female lead characters for a long time

 List of male lead characters who have liked the female lead characters for a long time

Reply1997 (2012) - Yoon Yoonje/Seo In Guk

I Can Hear Your Voice (2013) - Park Sooha/Lee Jongsuk

Pinocchio (2014) - Choi Dalpo, Ki Ha Myung/Lee Jongsuk

Bubble Gum (2015) - Park Rihwan/Lee Dongwook

Reply 1988 (2015) - Choi Taek/Park Bogum

Gogh, The Starry Night (2016) - Kang Taeho/Kim Youngkwang

Sweet Stranger and Me (2016) - Go Nan Gil/Kim Youngkwang

Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019) - Cha Eunho/Lee Jongsuk

When The Weather Is Fine (2020) - Im Eunseob/Seo Kangjoon

Dr. Romantic 2 (2020) - Seo Woojin/Ahn Hyoseob

Happiness (2021) - Jung Yihyun/Park Hyungsik

+) Not a male lead character, but here's a honorary mention

Wonderwoman (2021) - Ahn Yoojun/Lee Won Geun

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-Cha Eunho and Choi Taekㅠㅠㅠ Romance Is a Bonus Book is a must watch. The OST is sung by Jannabi and it's really good.

-Lee Jongsuk really suits this kind of roleㅋㅋㅋ I hope he'll take more of this role in the future

-I think I should rewatch Romance Is a Bonus Book...

-I've watched all of these dramas except for two... These are all my favorite dramasㅠㅠ

-Park Sooha, Ki Ha Myung, Seo Woojin, Jung Yihyunㅠㅠㅠ These are all my favorite characters everㅠ

-Yoonje-ya... I'm one of those people who's crazy about Reply 1997 because of you...

-You should mention Park Hyungsik's role in Soundtrack too...

-Lee Jongsuk is an expert at having one-sided loveㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-No one can beat Chilbong from Reply 1994 when it comes to one-sided loveㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I miss Seo Woojin

-Park Soohaㅜㅜ I feel emotional out of all sudden...

-I loved Yoon Yoonje with my whole heart...

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Why do Blackpink put their all on attending fashion shows?

 I somehow feel like Blackpink are more focused on attending fashion shows rather than releasing albums. They're not models, but why are they so all-in on attending fashion shows? I feel like they're attending more fashion shows than other celebrities. I wonder what's the reason. 

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1. [+626][-52] They're invited to those shows, are there any reasons for them to not go?

2. [+418][-54] Look at you hating on them because your biases are not invited to those shows

3. [+409][-308] They feel more like celebrities to me rather than singers

4. [+283][-24] I just think they look cool every time I see Blackpink's pictures on department stores. And isn't it a fact that more idols are recruited as brand ambassadors after Blackpink started becoming brand ambassadors?

5. [+113][-22] That means they're top idols. They've been on hiatus for nearly 2 years and yet they're still on top. Not to mention that they're also at the top when it comes to visuals, talent, and popularity

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Can Kpop idols be really considered as singers?

Of course, visuals are important for idols at some point. But I somehow feel enraged to see idols who got to debut just because of their visuals and all they do is lipsync on stage because they're stealing the spots of hose who are really desperate to be singers. What's funnier is how they're famous and have big influence on other people, it's just very embarassing. What makes them any different from Japanese idols, then? 

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1. [+178][-9] Honestly, I don't think they're stealing the spots of those who are really desperate to be singers...ㅋㅋ Of course, there are a lot of talented people who are desperate to be idols. But in the end, what makes them famous are their looks, not their songs, right? I mean, look at how the famous members are usually not the ones with average looks or less. They can easily be popular if they're good looking, even if their skills are average or less. It also can raise their wage. If I ran a company, I'd choose to debut those who looks, rather than talent. Even though I'd be more than happy if they're also talented. 

2. [+117][-9] ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ The comment section is ridiculous. They always talk about female idols in posts like this. 

3. [+102][-11] Not only idols, I think in every aspect of jobs, there'd be some people who are not good in their fields, right? For example, there are actors and actresses who are not good at acting, there are also comedians who are not funny. Not only in the entertainment industry, this also applies in every field of jobs. But you guys are always picking on idols.

4. [+24][-5] People like you are really funny. If an idol is talented, but have average looks, you'd critic them for not being any good-looking than average citizen. If an idol is good looking, but have average talent, you'd hate them for being not talented. Of course, idols who are both good looking and talented do exist. But you guys are talking as if visuals is the only thing they can offer. These are also the same people who hate Jang Wonyoung or Sullyoon saying they make easy money only just because of their looks. Idols are singers. Yes, they do have to sing while dancing. But don't you think you guys are being too harsh on idols? Especially since you guys are more sensitive about dating rumors or scandals when it comes to idols. 

5. [+24][-1] That is why most people don't treat idols as if they're singers and even underestimate their talent... 

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