The director of 'Marry My Husband' was asked about the reason for casting BoA

 

"In the first half, Lee Yi-kyung and Song Ha-yoon played villains, while in the second half, BoA was newly introduced and changed the atmosphere. What was the reason for casting BoA?

▶(Park Won-guk) We were looking for an actor with such a strong presence and charm that viewers could react with 'Why is that actor appearing there?' when Oh Yoo-ra first appeared on screen. We believed that BoA, who radiates infinite charm while possessing enough charisma to dominate everyone around her, was suitable for the role of Oh Yoo-ra."

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-...?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Oh, the director of this drama was Park Won-guk?

-But that was totally unnecessary...

-I understand the intention behind it.

-They just wanted to use a well-known actor for a supporting antagonist role, but it's difficult to cast such a professional actor for a mid-story supporting role, so they used BoA for her name value. 

-Ironically, it felt like the drama lost its momentum after Oh Yoo-ra appeared.

-I understand the intention, but it seems like BoA couldn't pull it off.

-BoA is more of a top figure in the music industry; she doesn't have much of a career as an actress. Viewers question 'Why her?'... and she couldn't even act properly.

-They should have prioritized acting skills in the first place before anything else.

-I understand the intention, but Oh Yoo-ra's character itself wasn't that great.

-I really like BoA as a singer, but I don't think she has that level of presence as an actress...

-But I think anyone would struggle to pull off that role.

-They wanted a famous celebrity, but also wanted it to be surprising and generate buzz. But it would have been difficult to cast a top actor (considering BoA's status and name value in the music industry, it's hard to imagine a top actor with such a career appearing in the latter part of the drama and playing the role of a mistress) So it seems like they wanted to use a well-known actor from the music industry.

-Apart from the acting, the character itself was strange, and it feels like BoA got all the criticism for it, which is unfortunate

-Wouldn't it have been better if they brought in actors like Yeon Min-jeong or Chun Seo-jin?

-It's sad that BoA received criticism, but many people, including me, stopped watching after Oh Yoo-ra appeared.

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Zendaya Received a Warm Welcome on First Visit to Korea... "Even My Mom Doesn't Greet Me Like This"

 

Actress Zendaya said, "Touched by the warm welcome from Korean fans, my mom doesn't even welcome me like this."

On the 21st, a press conference for the action SF fantasy film "Dune: Part 2" (directed by Denis Villeneuve) was held at the Park Ballroom of Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The conference was attended by Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani Kynes, Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, and director Denis Villeneuve.

Zendaya, who visited Korea for the first time in her life, said, "It's amazing. It's my first visit to Korea, and I feel very lucky. As soon as I got off the plane, I was warmly welcomed. I'm glad to come to a project that everyone is proud of. Many people sent beautiful letters. I've never seen fans like this before, so I'm really happy to finally meet them. I felt a special bond with the fans, and they gave me many delicious snacks. I've never seen anything like it. Even my mom doesn't welcome me like this. I want to stay in Korea longer and enjoy as much as possible while I'm here."

"Dune: Part 2" is a story that follows Paul (Timothée Chalamet), who realizes his abilities and embarks on a journey of revenge to find the fate of a warrior. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Stephen Henderson, Lea Seydoux, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem appeared in the film, and director Denis Villeneuve took the megaphone again following the previous installment. It will be released on the 28th.

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-Even my mom doesn't welcome me like thisㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Adorableㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-So charmingㅋㅋㅋ I think I know why she's so popular!

-Have lots of good memories!ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Lots of fans must have gone to see herㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-But that's obvious, her mom has seen her all her live... While we might only see her once or not at allㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Gotta watch Dune now

-ㅠㅠ I hope you receive lots of love, sweetie.. Looking at Zendaya's photos brightens my mood.

-Zendaya is so cute and damn hot, she's too gorgeous to e real

-The titleㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Of course, we hardly see her once in a lifetime.

-That's because she's your momㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ So adorableㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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Outfits Worn by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya Today Were Designed by a Korean Designer

 On this particular day, Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya notably wore outfits designed by a Korean designer, expressing their deep affection for Korea. Regarding this, Timothée Chalamet remarked, "Supporting local designers is incredibly important. The attire is truly beautiful. I am grateful to wear it." Zendaya chuckled, saying, "I hope you find us cool," showcasing her appreciation.

The outfits were designed by JUUN.J

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-Wow, but seriously, they look so pretty, and give off 'Dune' vibes.

-They seem to genuinely like their outfits. They look stunning, and the photos turned out great.

-They both look so good together.

-Oh, it's beautiful. It suits the actor well and matches the movie nicely.

-The outfits match well with the movie.

-They both look great together, and they look absolutely stunning in those outfits, plus they suit the movie so well. So nice.

-It's really nice to see them wearing matching outfits.  It goes well with the movie, and it's nice to see their personalities shine through.

-Beautiful, it matches the season and the movie's concept.

-They both look like cotton candy.

-Oh, it's the perfect outfit for the movie...

-Wow, they're seriously so pretty. I don't even know what the movie is about lol, but their clothes are so pretty, and they match so well that it makes me interested in the movie.

-It's much better than just wearing hanbok for a Korean event.

-Wow, even the shoes are so well-matched, and the hair is perfect too.

-Zendaya is so cool.

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An online community user asked a dentist about the current situation

 

I went to an acquaitance who happens to be a dentist to have wisdom teeth pulled and asked a few things about the current situation.

Q. Are dentists not participating in the protest?
A. Medical school expansion and dental school are separate. Initially, there was an impression that dentistry was already saturated, but they seem to have it easy over there.

Q. So, you're unaffected by the current situation?

A. Not really.

Q. What do you think about the medical association?
A. It's too large an organization to reflect individual doctors well. It seems a bit outdated. Dentists, being relatively few in number, can be more flexible among ourselves if we face similar public opinion backlash, like 'let's not fight among ourselves,' but they seem not to have that. They're terrible at public relations.

Q. What do you think about installing CCTV?
A. At least in dentistry, I don't think there would be much opposition. I don't know how common the problem of doctors delegating surgeries to others is, but in dentistry, it's rare to have general anesthesia, and most of the time it's technical work like using handpieces. We can't just ask anyone to do it. If I can't do it, I refer the patient to another dentist.

Q. But are dentists really doctors?
A. For f*ck's sake, at least I've done full-body dissections.

Q. If there's a medical emergency on a plane and the flight attendants ask if there's a doctor, do you step up to help?

A. I can provide basic emergency care. Even nurses or oriental medicine doctors learn that much.

Q. Can you pronounce someone dead?
A. Do you want me to pronounce your death?

Q. But if there were to be a strike, how would it be done?
A. They'd hold patients hostage, but we could maybe hold wisdom teeth hostage at best.

Q. What if there's a patient dying from a fatal tooth disease?
A. Just fucking extract it.

Q. Do you have any advice for the general public?
A. Scaling is covered by insurance now, but many people don't know. Get it done.

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-Wisdom teeth are really annoying, but suddenly being held hostage there makes them feel preciousㅋㅋㅋ

-I'll go to the dentist often.

-Scaling covered by insurance once a year.

-Where is this dentist? I suddenly want to visit, it's the first time I've felt this way about a dentistㅋㅋㅋ

-Dentists might be expensive, but at least they provide cosmetic treatments and don't refuse regular patients, there aren't any jerks like thatㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I still have two wisdom teeth leftㄷㄷㄷ 

-Are dentists naturally funny???

-But seriously, when dentists feel like they can't handle something, they quickly refer you to another hospital haha. I was also referred to another dental clinic because I had an impacted wisdom tooth.

-I should get scaling done but it's such a hassle.

-I remember, even at the hospital that's most famous and reputed for its excellent treatment, they told me to go to a university hospital if I want my impacted wisdom tooth removed. They said it's too close to the nerve... If I want it removed, they'll provide a recommendation letter to go to a university hospital. They said to get it removed from a place that does it better.

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A rookie girl group song mentions the name of senior idols from the K-pop industry in their lyrics

 

Feeling alive for the first time, it's dazzling to see you
Waiting for the day we'll meet someday, the sweat I shed will take me there
Mom said it would be tough for me, but it doesn't matter, thank you for believing in me
Just wait a little longer, every day
Practice and practice, that's all I need

Sometimes, the uncertain future
(but it's my only dream)
Keeps me from sleeping
But since it lets me breathe, I can't help it

(shining like you shining, shining like a star)
BLACKPINK in your area, Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, Lisa
Make a wish, Girls' Generation, Wonder Girls
I'm the best, 2NE1
respect respect respect respect

Lee Hyori, HyunA, Sunmi, Hwasa (Unnies, I love you), my wannabe Hyorin
TWICE, ITZY, Miss A, Apink, (G)I-DLE
Wanna be my idol, idol
respect respect respect respect

Definition of down to earth 
Got me feelin’ I had to be
Like them aim for the future 
Imma follow route to big picture 
I’ve got gratitude, good attitude and 
Respect for them, loud I say
Hero, hero, made this fire
Trigger flames n’ I feel it

I won’t fail I gotta be
What I wanna be
Ma idol gotta see
We so bound to make a win 
Loud we make a scene
Watch us with your eyes
and I move with my team 
You keep in mind a piece of my name
Bet that, reckon that
We gonna make it blow

Sometimes, the uncertain future

(but it's my only dream)

Keeps me from sleeping

But since it lets me breathe, I can't help it

(shining like you shining, shining like a star)

BTS, rise up, me too, A.R.M.Y

Bang Bang Bang, Big Bang, Super Junior, TVXQ

Beast-like 2PM, SHINee is back

respect respect respect respect

Stray Kids, Monsta X, The Boyz, EXO, GOT7, Stray Kids

Say the name Seventeen, NCT, TXT, ATEEZ

Wanna be my idol, idol

respect respect respect respect

My last dance, my last song

With an unwavering heart

Even the small breaths that lingered deep inside me

I'll encapsulate and fly away

(shining like you shining, shining like a star)

BLACKPINK in your area, Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, Lisa

Make a wish, Girls' Generation, Wonder Girls

I'm the best, 2NE1

respect respect respect respect

BTS, rise up, me too, A.R.M.Y

Bang Bang Bang, Big Bang, Super Junior, TVXQ

Look at me, I'm idol, idol

respect respect respect respect

Album Introduction

Starting with a lively rhythm, "MY IDOL" tells the story of the challenging life of a trainee. It's a song that embodies respect for senior idols who have served as goals, along with family who have helped endure whenever one felt like giving up, and with their wonderful activities. Depending on how you listen, this song can be sad or hopeful. With the signature sound and performance of senior idols in the chorus, it brings fun. It's a song that contains X:IN's determination to give courage to trainees who are still sweating for their debut and to become role models, promising to work even harder.

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-I find it just cute.

-What's this...

-There's a mention of my idol in the lyrics, it's cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I understand what they're going for, but did they really need to mention the name directly...?

-Seems like there are many foreigners in this group

-Seems like there are many foreigners.

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ They'll get a lot of search results with this

-What is this? I was wondering and suddenly found it cute because there's my idolㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Are they aiming for controversy?

-Found this while searching for my idolㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ What is thisㅋㅋ

-If my idol wasn't in here, I'd be secretly disappointed.

-Sorry but why is this so funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Jenny, Jisoo, Rose, Lisaㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Is this a song made for search hits?ㅋㅋㅋ

-This is still kinda cute thoughㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It's kinda cute in its own wayㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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LE SSERAFIM performed Easy for the first time at the showcase

 

르세라핌 COMEBACK SHOWCASE
<EASY> pic.twitter.com/cQvtnKrpJi

— 지니 (@w0n_0r) February 19, 2024

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-So goodㅠㅠ

-The song is slow but the dance seems too rushed.

-It's really good, isn't it? Always looking forward to LE SSERAFIM's performance and songs.

-It's good but sounds like a B-side track.

-Give them some pretty clothes...

-The song is too slow but the dance is intense. Even though the dance is intense, the song feels weak.

-The song and performance are good, but... feels like they could have put more effort into capturing the feeling of the song.

-We'll have to wait for the music shows to judge. For now, the song is putting me to sleep.

-The song's okay, but the choreography isn't great. Hard to watch.

-The song and the dance don't match.

-It's not the style of song I was expecting, but it seems like it'll do well.

-Just like with any group, you have to watch music shows rather than showcases to know for sure. The outfits today weren't to my liking... I think they're trying a new genre, so maybe they'll loosen up after appearing on music shows. For now, the song and performance are good.

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New Jeans' living room that was revealed on Anderson C's Instagram

 

I received a request to style the New Jeans members' dormitory. It was from CEO Min Hee-jin.

The contact itself was surprising, but what particularly caught me off guard was that the space to be styled was the members' dormitory. Although I've styled various artists' spaces before, I've never had the experience of incorporating original design pieces into an idol dormitory. The fact that the agency CEO wanted to decorate the idol members' dormitory with designer furniture was a fresh shock.

It was the first meeting with Min Hee-jin and the five New Jeans members. "Hey guys, show them you the furniture you like," said Min Hee-jin, as each member showed photos of furniture they had collected on their phones. Despite their young age, each of the five members had their own furniture preferences, and it was interesting to see that they all had different tastes. What was especially impressive was that the photos they showed were not online reference images but ones they had personally taken with their phones. Seeing the members, who are always busy, diligently browsing and studying furniture with Min Hee-jin over several days was quite a sight.

The situation here is the members were about to move to a new dormitory with each member having their own space. In the midst of their busy domestic and international activities, there could have been an option to entrust the space to a professional. However, Min Hee-jin allowed the members to personally select and purchase the furniture for their rooms, even if it took time. They spent three hours going around the showroom, looking at, touching, experiencing, and discussing furniture. It wasn't just a casual glance; seeing them asking questions and carefully examining everything made me feel like they weren't shopping but attending a class.

While each member decorated their own room, Min Hee-jin was responsible for selecting the furniture for the shared living room and dining area. Some members preferred a wood feel with signs of age, some liked a pop and metallic feel, some prioritized the functionality of comfortable furniture, some preferred the artistic elements of furniture, and some preferred witty and transformable furniture. Reflecting these diverse tastes to select furniture for the living room and dining area was undoubtedly a challenging task.

Min Hee-jin took on the task easily. Instead of grasping the common denominator of the five tastes and finding furniture that incorporated them well, her focus was on having furniture in the living room and dining area that reflected each member's taste 'beautifully.' If each charm exists individually and those charms harmonize without conflicting, the mixture can be more attractive than a state where everything is organized around a single theme. Rather than harmonizing tastes like chemical compounds, harmonizing them like mixtures, and finding beauty and order in that mixture. I couldn't help but think, 'Perhaps that's the way New Jeans exists.'

She was like a mother to New Jeans who showed New Things. One day, she spent an hour and a half carefully selecting the fabric for the sofa and dining chair, which the members would sit on every day. Decorating the dormitory where the members live with such care and quality... It would be impossible without a sincere desire for the members to learn and grow. Living with original furniture, the members will consciously or unconsciously realize the powerful influence that great design has on life and rest.

Watching Min Hee-jin cherish and nurture the New Jeans members made me rethink how to cherish and nurture Anderson's team members. CEO, thank you sincerely for contemplating and decorating precious spaces with Anderson, I am truly grateful.

+ Before that, Daniel's room was revealed.

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