Overseas Fans' React to ENHYPEN Niki's Apology Letter

 

[ #니키’s Post ] 240301#NI_KI: Hello. It's Ni-ki. I apologize for my careless expression regarding the important national holiday that is the Independence Movement Day. I realize my wrongdoing and I have deleted the post right away. I'll be more careful from now on.… pic.twitter.com/1dOrOdpxaF

— ENHYPEN WEVERSE (@enhypenweverse) February 29, 2024

Overseas fans' reactions: 

- "Why does he have to apologize for knowing Korean holidays when he's not even Korean?"

- "He's Japanese!!! He might not know!"

- "What happened?"

- "He apologized, so it's fine. Let's send love instead."

- "Koreans are really sensitive... Always tired of foreign members being criticized."

- "I forget Korean holidays too! What's the problem if a foreigner doesn't know?"

- "It's annoying how Korean fans or K-netz make this an issue."

- "What's March 1st anyway..."

- "Every year around this time, there's some talk related to Japan in K-pop... Isn't it getting old?"

- "Maybe he shouldn't apologize. Apologizing in Korea means you lose."

- "Maybe (K-Netz) just being sensitive because he's Japanese. He apologized, so let's move on."

- "They only make it a problem because he's in a K-pop group. Come to my country instead."

- "Whatever happens, we love you." 

etc

99.9% of them talking about how 'sensitive' Koreans are

once again, refrain from talking about the situation especially if you're not korean and not well educated on the matter. the k side has been defending ni-ki and trying to give the real context. so please stop tweeting incorrect information. it's just doing more harm. continue…

— takoniki 🐙 (@namaewariki) February 29, 2024

Because there are so many discussions like that, some translation accounts even start  warning not to weigh in on this issue unless you're Korean. (More accurately, since Korean fans are stepping up to correct it, they're advising foreign fans to think before they speak).

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-Then take them to your own country.

-If it weren't for March 1st, there wouldn't be the K-pop you love............ Since he has apologized, I don't want to argue anymore, but these foreigners are really irritating^^ㅋㅋㅋ

-People who fuss about March 1st being sensitive? The March 1st Movement is a globally significant nonviolent resistance movement. Even Gandhi's nonviolent movement was influenced by the March 1st Movement. The March 1st Movement is almost the starting point of resistance movements in colonized countries at that time. How dare they call us sensitive.

-I knew it would be like thisㅋㅋㅋ

-They act like that because it's not their own businessㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Learn about the relationship between Korea and Japan and shut up. Figure out why one side is being sensitive and don't talk about it if you don't know. 

-They're always like thisㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-If you don't know what Independence Movement Day is, study a bit. It's annoying; seriously.

-If you're not Korean, then shut up, you guys~~!

-They're always complaining about K-Netz...

-People who fuss over trivial things really don't understand how significant they are in other countries' histories^^ 

-Get lost if you're not Korean.

-If you don't know, just stay quiet.

-Who the hell are you guys to complain?

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Israel, Fires on Gaza Residents Crowded in Aid Trucks... 104 Dead

 

Israeli forces opened fire on residents crowded in relief trucks in the Gaza Strip, resulting in at least 104 deaths, according to reports by AFP, Reuters, and other foreign news agencies on the 29th (local time).

With a large-scale humanitarian disaster unfolding, it is expected to pose a major setback to the ongoing ceasefire negotiations.

According to witnesses, thousands of residents flocked to trucks carrying relief supplies at the Naboulsi intersection in western Gaza City on the day.

One witness told AFP, "Trucks loaded with relief supplies approached Israeli tanks, and then thousands of residents crowded around the trucks," adding, "As people approached too close, the Israeli military opened fire on the crowd." The Gaza Health Ministry, controlled by Hamas, tallied at least 104 deaths and 750 injuries from the Israeli military's gunfire that day.

Moreover, the Health Ministry explained that major medical facilities in Gaza City, such as Al-Shifa Hospital, are facing difficulties in responding due to the overwhelming number of casualties being transported at once.

Earlier, Al Jazeera and the Associated Press reported that the Israeli military had struck residents waiting for relief supplies. However, an Israeli military spokesman denied the airstrike in the western area of Gaza City, releasing aerial footage taken at the time to refute the claim, stating that dozens of injuries occurred as people crowded onto relief trucks and jostled each other.

However, an Israeli military source later reported that some members of the crowd approached Israeli soldiers who were coordinating relief efforts and posed a threat, leading to the Israeli military opening fire in response.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the "heinous massacre" committed by Israeli occupying forces against residents awaiting relief supplies.

Hamas also warned in a statement that the incident could result in the failure of ongoing ceasefire and hostage release negotiations, stating, "Our leadership's ongoing negotiations do not come at the expense of our people's sacrifices. The responsibility for the failure of the negotiations lies with Israel."

theqoo

-Seriously, stop it.

-This is too much.

-They're not human, even animals don't do this. Go to hell.

-They came to receive help and ended up being killed...

-What's the difference between them and the Nazis?

-Every time I see this kind of thing, I lose faith in humanity... Seriously.

-Attacking civilians who came to receive relief supplies, what are these people? They're no different from terrorists.

-Humanity is ruined...

-They're trash.

-Why... are they doing this?

-This is too much, using relief supplies as traps? Wow.

-It's similar to Hitler's genocide.

-May all these garbage people get what they deserve.

-How are they different from Hitler?

-Stop the massacre...

-This is ethnic cleansing, really...

-Wow, they're like Nazis... openly engaging in ethnic cleansing, and with the international community turning a blind eye, it's becoming more serious. What should be done?

-Israel is really trash... They've been openly attacking civilians in Gaza for a long time... If they get criticized for this, they'll probably spread the news of their civilians being attacked to gain sympathy... That's their specialty.

-Now, the 'known' death toll has exceeded 30,000, with over 10,000 of them being children. Even hospitals have been bombed, so Palestinians don't know what to do. They're pushing everything down to the south, spreading rumors and firing shots. They've even attacked Rafah, the southernmost city. People should pay attention to this. It seems like many are unaware of what's happening.

-They're worse than Hitler, seriously.

-If there's really a God, I hope He punishes those devilish creatures.

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Billboard Charts Had Plenty of Hits in 2014... Check Them Out Until The End, You'll Hardly Find Any Unfamiliar Songs

거를곡이없었던 2014년 빌보드차트
Cultural reset 이란거... 이런걸 두고 말하는게 아닌지?
끝까지 봐보세요 모르는곡 거의없을걸???
https://t.co/1GdqE1O6DM

— ᴛᴀʏᴅʀᴇᴀᴍ⸆⸉ (@taydreaming1989) May 18, 2021

No bad songs in Billboard Charts 2014.

Is this what they meant by a "Cultural Reset"?

Check it out until the end, you'll hardly find any unfamiliar songs.

Literally hit song feast. Even if you're not into pop music, you'd probably know at least 4 songs.

theqoo

-I know 6 of these songs

-I know 15 of them!! Taylor Swift's 1989 is a real masterpiece. Shake It Off was once my alarm. But even the songs I don't know sound really great.

-I'm not familiar with pop music, but I know 13 of themㅋㅋ

-Wow... I know all of them...

-Wow, that's crazy. I only don't know two or three songs...

-Wow... That's all from 2014? Where did the time go?

-I don't listen to pop music much, but I know Let It Go and Chandelierㅋㅋㅋ

-I know them all. Seems like I used to listen to a lot of pop music back then.

-And some of those songs stayed on Melon Music Chart for several years...

-Can someone tell me the title of Taylor's song at 1:48?

-I really don't listen to pop music and consider myself clueless, but I know 11ㅋㅋㅋ

-I hardly know pop songs, but all but 5 are somehow familiar to me. It's amazing.

-Even though I'm not familiar with pop, I know 7ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-What happened that year...

-It's been a long time since I listened to pop; only know 2 songs, sigh.

-Even though I'm clueless about pop, I get them all right. Old songs are the best.

-Gosh, knows them all. Couldn't have missed them in high school.

-I know all but the song before Sam Smith's "Stay With Me"...

-I know them all. I listened to a lot of Billboard Top 100 songs back thenㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Wow, I know them allㅋㅋㅋ I was really into pop songs back then.

-Those songs are 10 years old already, sigh.

-I don't know pop much, but I know all of these songsㅋㅋㅋ They're all classics.

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Taeyong praised Sohee, Hanbin, and Ten on Bubble

 

TY: Sohee and Hanbin are so cute

Fan: You're even cuter

TY: Sohee... How can his name even be Sohee?

TY: Hanbin is so cute

TY: We took a photo together

TY: But still, Doyoung, you're the only one

TY: I watched him doing a challenge next to Ten. His dance is like art.

TY: I meant to say he's a great dancer, but really though, his dance is like art.

But in the end, it's Doyoung.. 💚ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

instiz

-He's suddenly confessing his love out of nowhereㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I'm waiting for them to do a challenge together💚🧡

-Whoa... This is very heart-warming. Hanbin would be really happy if he heard this.

-'Sohee... How can his name even be Sohee?'ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ🧡

-'But still, Doyoung...'ㅋㅋㅋㅋ He's really cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-In the end, it's Doyoungㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Taeyong is really cute as wellㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I'm waiting for Taeyong and Sohee to do a challenge together💚🧡

-'Sohee... How can his name even be Sohee?'... Exactly my thought everydayㅋㅋㅋ Thank you for adoring them💚🧡💚🧡

-Sung Hanbin would be really happy if he knew about thisㅠㅠㅠㅋㅋㅋ

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Which record held by Suzy (Miss A) seems even more difficult to surpass now?

 1. Winning Rookie of the Year + Daesang + Annual 1st Place with Debut Song

Miss A's debut song, Bad Girl Good Girl, won Rookie of the Year and Daesang in MAMA, also the 1st place in Melon Annual Chart

2. Winning Rookie Awards in four different fields (acting, film, music, and variety) during high school

MAMA Rookie Award as a singer in 10th grade

KBS Rookie of the Year for 'Dream High' in 11th grade

Baeksang Arts Awards Rookie of the Year for Architecture 101 in 12th grade

KBS Variety Show Rookie of the Year for Invincible Youth in 12th grade

theqoo

-222

-2. How did she do all of that in high school?

-2 It's almost an impossible record even for high schoolers.

-I still remember the frenzy when Suzy debutedㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-For 1, if an insane song comes out, it might be possible, but for 2, it's difficult.

-2 It seems really challenging to achieve in high school... Ah, but winning the yearly top spot with a debut song is tough too... It's one thing to debut and top the charts yearly, but winning the Daesang with a debut song is another level of difficulty.

-Wow... It's a legendary career.

-Wow... Looking at it this way, it's really impressive.

-22222 The chances of this happening again seem really slim.

-How did she manage to achieve all that in high school?

-2 It's probably never happening again.

-2 Suzy is truly amazing.

-Wow, she's a legend for all time. Her face is stunning, and she's seriously crazy talented in acting, singing, and dancing...

-2 Unbelievable...

-2 Even without limiting it to high school, but doing all that in three years...?

-Wow, Suzy's career is really amazing.

-2 Will there ever be a career like that again?

-2 Suzy's career is truly incredible.

Continue reading Which record held by Suzy (Miss A) seems even more difficult to surpass now?

RIIZE Wonbin Called His Parents Saying That He Couldn't Continue Being a Trainee After Seeing Sungchan and Eunseok

 Reason: Because it was his first time seeing someone so handsome, tall, and also good at dancing in his entire lifeㅋㅋㅋㅋ

원빈이 회사 처음 들어왓을때 은석이랑 성찬이 보고 태어나서 이렇게 잘생긴 사람 첨봐서 엄마아빠한테 나 못할 것 같다고 바로 전화 걸엇댕.. pic.twitter.com/Rj6ZeM0NHi

— ag.. (@myfavoriteag11) February 29, 2024

I really remember it clearly. When I first joined the company, I immediately called my parents and said, "I don't think I can do this." I was shocked right from the beginning. It's the first time in my life that I've seen someone so good-looking. 

Sohee: Who?

Sungchan Hyung and Eunseok Hyung. They're handsome and tall. And I have never seen anyone danced like them. I felt like I couldn't make it.

Perhaps this was how Sungchan and Eunseok looked like to Wonbin during his trainee days

But you're Wonbin!!

These three super handsome and amazing dancers eventually debuted together in RIIZE in 2023

theqoo

-But you're Wonbin, aren't you?

-Your face isn't ordinary either.

-Look in the mirror!!!!!

-RIIZE has become a group with good-looking guy next to good-looking guy next to good-looking guy next to good-looking guy next to good-looking guy.

-Don't you have a mirror..?

-Wonbin... Sungchan and Eunseok must have been surprised to see you too....

-That's understandable... Sungchan and Eunseok are really good-looking...

-But seriously, they're all really handsome.

-Sungchan and Eunseok are indeed good-looking. But you're Wonbin.

-No... Are you kidding me....

-That's understandable... but you're Wonbin.....

-Wonbin, your dialect is so cuteㅋㅋㅋ

-Wow, would they have thought they'd be in the same team back then?ㅋㅋㅋ It's heart-warming to know they became a team a few years later.

-That's understandable, Seongchan and Eunseok are really good-looking and tallㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-How can the three of them be in one groupㅋㅋㅋㅋ They're all good-looking in different ways, it's really the previlege of a large company.

-Wonbin, of course I understand, but did you not have a mirror?

-It's nice that the three of them debuted together.

-What's with all these handsome guys... RIIZE is just like a flower garden

-Huh? Hang up that call right away... You're even named Wonbin...

-Long live to the three of them

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Hwang Minhyun to Enter the Military Training Camp on March 21st as Social Service Worker

 

According to Star News' exclusive report on the 29th, Hwang Min-hyun will enter the training camp on March 21st and, after completing basic military training, will serve as a social service worker as an alternative to active duty. His expected date of discharge is December 20, 2025.

instiz

-He's doing public service, huh?

-Public service?

-Is he sick somewhere?ㅠㅠㅠ Why is he doing public service?

-These days, there's a shortage of people in the military, so they're taking as many active-duty soldiers as possible. How did he end up in public service?

-I knew he would enlist some time this year, but not as early as March...ㅠㅠ

-Come back safely, Minhyunㅠㅠㅠ

-What year was he born in?

-I've been listening to Minhyun's songsㅠㅠㅠㅜ Please come back safelyㅠㅜ

-Wow, I thought he already went and came back

-Wait, Minhyun, it's too fastㅠㅠㅠㅠ My babies are going one by one nowㅠㅠㅜㅠ

-Why are you going alreadyㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-He's finally enlistingㅠㅠㅠㅠ Please come back safelyㅠㅠㅠ

-Minhyun is going too... Please come back safely.

-My heart just sank...

-Wow...... don't go....

-I thought the date would come out but it's faster than I thought, almost right after the fan meeting ended ,,,

-Minhyun, please come back safelyㅜㅜ

-It's public service.. Please come back safely!!!!

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