'Spotted at night clubs' -> 'Smoking in public' Choi Hyunwook faces new controversy ... Quickly deletes picture that involves an indecent exposure

 

Ten Asia | Journalist Lee Sojung

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000688975

Choi Hyunwook, who drew attention last year over being spotted at nightclub and smoking in public, is once again under fire.

On the 13th, Choi Hyunwook uploaded a photo on his Instagram story, tagging four accounts and showing a bear-shaped decorative object. The reflective surface of the object revealed what appeared to be Choi Hyunwook taking a photo of himself with his phone without wearing clothes. K-Netz who saw this pointed out that he didn't even seem to be wearing underwear and questioned, "Does he have no shame?"

Choi Hyunwook immediately deleted the picture after receiving the backlash. However, the controversy continues as the screenshots have already spread on social media. 

Choi Hyunwook, born in 2002, debuted in the web drama 'Real: Time: Love' in 2019 and gained significant recognition in 2022 with his role in the tvN drama '2521.' Though he seemed to be gaining popularity, he previously faced criticism after smoking in public and issued an apology through his agency. More recently, he appeared in NewJeans' "Ditto" music video.

theqoo

-I mean... Let this go. He deleted the picture already. It's really mean of the journalist to make an article about it and spread the picture.

-I don't f*cking know... What's more fascinating to me is how people even noticed that;;;

-Did they really need to write this article? It seems like something he’d just be embarrassed about and move on.

-It was just a mistake... Oh Gosh...

-Is this TenAsia again?? That's not even a big deal. He made a mistake and already deleted the picture anyway.

-Sigh... It was just a mistake. Forget it. Did they really need to publish an article about it?;;

-As long as he didn't do it in purpose, we should just pretend it didn't happen. You trash journalist.

-It seems like he was wearing underwear, though? Apparently, he also deleted the picture right away. Why would you write an article about it? Sigh.

-The journalist who turns this into an article must not be in her right mind.

-Why would you write an article about this? You're going overboard.

-This is so mean... He deleted the picture right away, but the journalist posted it in an article.

-It’s a mistake. How he dresses at home isn’t anybody’s business.

-You can barely see his reflection in the picture anyway. To think that people are trying to see something by zooming in is just so creepy. What did he do wrong to deserve this...

-It seems like the journalist just wanted to create controversy. 

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Rosé meets Yoo Jaeseok ... 'APT.' sensation -> Appearance on 'You Quiz on the Block'

 

StarNews | Journalist Lee Seunghoon

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003282108

BLACKPINK member Rosé will be appearing on You Quiz on the Block.

According to an exclusive report by StarNews on the 14th, it has been confirmed that Rosé participated in the recording of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' on the 13th.

Rosé is the first BLACKPINK member to appear on 'You Quiz.' As she celebrates her 9th anniversary since debuting, Rosé reportedly shared various stories with Yoo Jaeseok and Jo Seho, reflecting on her journey with BLACKPINK, her solo career, and memorable moments from her career so far.

(Cont'd) 

theqoo

-Kyaaaaa I freaking love this

-Ah... This is insane. I love it. 

-Hul... Looks like she's in Korea nowㅋㅋ That's great.

-Hul... Unbelievable. This is great.

-Oh... I definitely have to watch this episode.

-I saw Jo Seho dressing up as Bruno Mars and thought, 'That couldn't be...' But I was wrong. I freaking love Rosé.

-She's working hard as soon as she arrives in South Korea. I'm really looking forward to itㅋ

-This is amaaaaazing

-Kyaaa, Rosé♡

-I'm so freaking excited for this

-Oh... You Quiz on the Block.

-This is amazing. It's gonna be a really fun episodeㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Rosé gives out great reactions and talks really well, I'm really looking forward to this episode.

-Oh, I'm so excited for this. I'm also curious about her stories about her full album.

-Hul, this is amazing.

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Dongduk Women's University claimed "No discussions about transforming into co-ed institution" ... Yet "DWU has been considering transforming into co-ed institution for 3 years"

 

Daily Chosun | Journalist Go Gijung

https://m.monthly.chosun.com/client/Mdaily/daily_view.asp?Idx=20754&Newsnumb=20241120754

Professor mentions the transition into a co-ed institution during class ... "The campus treated it as a 'confidential matter'"

◉ A student from DWU submitted a 15-minute long recording to Monthly Chosun

◉ The campus stated, "We have never discussed transitioning into a co-ed institution", but...

◉ Professor A: "The university started discussions about it 2-3 years ago. They recently began asking professors for opinions two months ago"

◉ "A public hearing with students is planned for December ... Transition into co-ed institution expected to begin in 2027"

DWU's student council explained that the students' distrust of the school began from their 'demands' not being properly reflected in the school's academic administration. They cited incidents such as the infamous 'Naked Man', when a service company employee who came to repair the campus facilities trespassed into the school area and took obscene pictures in 2018. Another incident they cited was a tragic accident last year where a student was hit and killed by the campus' garbage truck. Additionally, students claimed that in 2022, the university merged the German and French language departments unilaterally without communicating with the students.

The conflict reached its peak on November 7, when reports quickly spread about the university's 'transition into a co-ed institution' matter was raised in a campus meeting without students' consent. In response, students staged a protest in strong opposition to the transition, fueled by the anger that accumulated so far.

In their official statement, DWU labeled the students' protest as 'acts of violence' and stated that "There has been no discussion about transitioning into a co-ed institution." The university added, "We are aware of this issue. We are taking this matter seriously and will hold those responsible to account," and emphasized, "We strongly urge our students to be careful and to avoid being involved with external organizations that could be harmful."

They claimed "There has been no discussion"... Yet, the professors were already aware of the transition.

"No discussions" This is the reason why DWU refused to communicate with students. The university claims that there has been no discussion about transitioning into a co-ed institution.

However, according to a recording obtained exclusively by Monthly Chosun, the university had been planning the transition for 2-3 years. It was only two months ago the university began formally asking professors for their opinions as they proceeded to implement the plan.

⭐️In 2024, six male students were discreetly admitted into the new International Studies Korean Culture program (for international students)⭐️

theqoo

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋHow can they lie like that?

-They're scammers. How can they do not say anything to the students who pay tuition?

-Even lying has its limits.

-So disgusting.

-Seriously?? They're doing all this behind the students' backs?

-And yet they lied about having no discussions about transitions into a co-ed institution and even called the students' protest violent...

-So f*cking shady. Did they really try to let this pass without students' consents?

-What?ㅋㅋㅋ They did exactly the opposite of what they said in their statement^^

-This is chilling.

-I figured this would happen.

-How can the university scam their own students?

-So the university lied from the beginning.

-Are they scammers or what?

-Begins the transition in 2017???? 5 years are not that far off, though?????

-They're scammers... If they were so confident about it, why not tell the students upfront instead of doing things behind their backs?

-ㅋㅋ They're doing things as they please

-That is insane. The real owners of the university are the students.

-Liar... They didn't lie about just one or two things...

Continue reading Dongduk Women's University claimed "No discussions about transforming into co-ed institution" ... Yet "DWU has been considering transforming into co-ed institution for 3 years"

NewJeans sends notice to ADOR ... "We will terminate our contract if our demands are ignored"

 

Yeonhap News | Journalist Lee Taesoo

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0015043746?sid=103

On the 13th, girl group NewJeans issued a formal notice to their agency, ADOR, stating, “If our demands are not met, we will terminate the exclusive contract.”

This 'ADOR situation' began in April with an audit directed at the former CEO of ADOR, Min Heejin, and now increases the possibility of an exclusive contract dispute.

According to the music industry, the five members of NewJeans: Kim Minji, Hanni Pham, Danielle Marsh, Kang Haerin, and Lee Hyein, sent this notice under their real names.

In the formal notice, the members demanded that "all major contract violations be corrected within 14 days from the date of receipt of this letter."

The specific details of their demands have not been disclosed.

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Date: November 13, 2024

To: ADOR, CEO Kim Joo-young. 

From: Kim Minji, Hanni Pham, Danielle Marsh, Kang Haerin, Lee Hyein

Subject: Request for Correction of Exclusive Contract Violations

We wish ADOR continued success. Through this letter, we, the members of ADOR group, NewJeans—Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein (hereinafter referred to as 'NewJeans')—express our views and request that ADOR correct the violations of our exclusive contract as outlined below. Please correct all significant violations of the exclusive contract within 14 days of receipt of this letter (Article 15, Section 1 of the exclusive contract).

Below is a summary of the main issues regarding ADOR’s violations of the exclusive contract:

A. In response to HYBE’s decision that “New can be discarded, and a fresh start made,” we ask ADOR, as NewJeans' management company, to take all necessary measures. During a recent National Assembly audit, it was confirmed that a phrase in HYBE's internal Music Industry Reported stated, "We struggled with the 'New-A-Reu' (NewJeans, IVE, LE SSERAFIM) wording for days, but starting fresh without 'New' would be ideal.

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NewJeans highlighted their concerns by stating, “HYBE’s decision to ‘discard New’ (referring to NewJeans) and start afresh should prompt ADOR, as our management company, to take all necessary actions.” They added, "During a recent National Assembly audit, it was confirmed that a phrase in HYBE's internal Music Industry Reported stated, "We struggled with the 'New-A-Reu' (NewJeans, IVE, LE SSERAFIM) wording for days, but starting fresh without 'New' would be ideal."

All five members signed the final page of the notice.

NewJeans stated, "If ADOR does not accept our demands for correction, we will proceed to terminate the exclusive contract." They added, "There are rumors involving NewJeans members' families and acquaintances that are groundless and have no connection to NewJeans."

The group also warned, “We will respond firmly to anyone spreading false rumors to defame NewJeans.”

theqoo

-NewJeans really held out for a long time… Fighting.

-Finallyㅜㅜ Let's escape HYBE.

-How many f*cking chances did they give already?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ HYBE can go flop for all I care. NewJeans, fighting💖💖💖💖💖

-I'm rooting for NewJeans' safe escape from HYBE.

-If they want to survive, they need to live HYBE. How can they survive being under the same roof with that jealous pig.

-I'm so proud of NewJeans, fighting.

-I hope everything works out for NewJeans.

-NewJeans is too good to be buried under a trash company like HYBE.

-I still can't forgive HYBE for canceling their fanmeeting. Hurry up and leave that company.

-I'm rooting for every moves NewJeans take!!!

-Fighting, NewJeans! I'm cheering for your fresh start!

-Fighting, NewJeans. The public is on your side.

-Seems like things are going the way Min Heejin wanted after allㅠㅠ

-I hope things work out in NewJeans’ favor.

Continue reading NewJeans sends notice to ADOR ... "We will terminate our contract if our demands are ignored"

Japanese fans faces criticism for spreading Song Jaerim's private life ... Deletes account and disappears

 

Sports Kyunghyang | Journalist Lee Sunmyung

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0001000603

Outrage is growing against a sasaeng fan who indiscriminately spreads private information about actor Song Jaerim. Following the news of Song Jaerim's death, the sasaeng fan received backlash which leads to her deleting her account.

When the news of Song Jaerim's passing surfaced on the 12th, posts by this sasaeng fan who had harassed him until recently resurfaced. The sasaeng fan, who is known to be Japanese, reportedly mocked and shared photos of Song Jaerim and those close to him.

Not only did that sasaeng fan post about Song Jaerim, but she also continuously spread private information related to his acquaintances, which caused her to face criticism from Song Jaerim's fans at the time.

theqoo

-You can't beat Japanese people when it comes to creepinessㅋㅋ

-So he was stalked.

-What kind of fan is that?? It sounds like she's more of an evil stalker. We shouldn't even use the term 'sasaeng fan' anymore. They're not fans.

-Isn't that a crime?

-Sasaengs are criminals. Stop calling them 'fans.'

-There's so many crazy people out thereㅠ

-This is shocking... It's the worst........

-Japanese sasaengs have gone beyond just being disgusting.

-How is someone who harasses others a fan? Don’t call them thatㅠㅠ

-Stop calling them 'sasaeng fans'. Stalking is clearly a crime. Call them stalkers.

-To think they she probably goes on with her life as if nothing happened gives me goosebumps all over my body.

-Whoa... She's a crazy b*tch....... Can't she get punished for that?? How is it possible for someone to behave like that?? I want to reveal her identity and make her suffer the same way.

-Don't call them 'sasaeng fans.' They're evil stalkers, they're not fans.

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TWICE releases announcement regarding their teaser that wasn't posted at 12AM without any notices

 

It seems like it’s related to yesterday's news (obituary).

They didn't post the teaser that was supposed to be posted yesterday and said nothing about it. They just recently posted an announcement about it.

theqoo

-Did they faint and just wake up now?

-'Due to recent unfortunate news'? Looks like something happened...

-Did something happen to TWICE?

-'Due to recent unfortunate news' <- Could this because of actor SJR who recently passed away?

-What’s this about?

-Did someone pass away? Ah... Was SJR an actor under their company...?

-Is it because of the obituary? They could've released a notice before hand, though.

-Was that actor under JYP Ent.?
ㄴNope. TWICE is not related to that actor at all.

-Why are they only saying this now? People were already worrying because the teaser hadn’t been posted.

-Isn’t this just an excuse?ㅋ

-Hmm...? I heard JYP idols from other departments still released things despite the news, though...
ㄴEach department at JYP operates independently, so you can almost consider them different companies.

-Didn't JYP post notices about a concert yesterday...?

-This makes no sense at all.

-They should’ve announced it earlier. Besides... He was not even an actor from their company, so what’s the relevance?

Continue reading TWICE releases announcement regarding their teaser that wasn't posted at 12AM without any notices

Summary of Dongduk Women's University current situation (DWU did not engage in violent protests)

1. The university is pushing plans to turn into a co-ed institution. They have been discussing this secretly for six years.

2. The student council realizes what's happening. They planned to convey the students' positions to the university, but the university refused to communicate, saying that the matter hadn't even been confirmed yet.

3. The student starts protesting, with the goal of setting up a meeting between the university's president and the student council to convey the students' positions and opinions and to handle the co-ed transformation democratically.

4. The university's president refuses to meet the student council, saying "Meet the department head first." However, the department head didn't show up for the meeting that was already scheduled for November 11th. The students waited all afternoon and started a sit-in protest.

6. The university issued a statement on the 12th: This was just a simple item on the agenda. The school was planning to hear the students' opinions on the 12th, but the students began a violent protest on the 11th.

However, six foreign male students have been enrolled to the university since this year. If you search, there’s a male student ratio among the students who are currently enrolled. The current situation was revealed because of this. The university quietly enrolled male students into a women’s university and tried to discuss this as an undisclosed matter. It's clear that the university had already tried to transform into a co-ed institution in secret. Regardless of coeducation, the university is clearly neglecting the students' rights as members of the university.

Currently, the school is issuing statements saying that students are 'conducting violent protests,' but this is not the case. The protest will end once the school communicates with the students and sets up a meeting with the president.

theqoo

-Who exactly is being violent here? The ones who threatened students with bricks and grabbed them by the collar were actually the university's side and the professorsㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It's the students who are being harassed. Do they not know what violence is?

-The violence is happening to the students...

-Someone said if this happened in France, the students would probably burning down the school's building alreadyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Isn’t it more violent for a professor to threaten students with a brick?

-They refused to communicate with the students and now they're saying that the students are conducting a violent protest?? What kind of nonsense is this?

-Violence???? Why are these men so stupid?? What? Did the students go stabbing people in the city?? Did they beat up random people on the street??? Did they doxx people?? Stalk people?? What did they actually do?

-The university's president is such a coward.

-A women's university is only for women!

-Did they occupy the university president's office? Did they lock people up and beat them?? Violent protest my assㅋㅋㅋ

-Why are they refusing to communicate!!

-Do they really not know what violence is? Did they throw Molotov cocktails? Did they use spears to destroy property?

-Do you not know what the word 'violence' means? To me, it just looks like they’re doing everything they can to avoid negotiations.

-Enrolling male students out of the blue is more of an emotional violence to female students, and they’re calling this protest violent? What kind of bullshit is this.

-It’s the students who are being threatened, so where’s the violent protest???

-Honestly, feminism in our country is way too mild. The Suffragettes burned down churches.

Continue reading Summary of Dongduk Women's University current situation (DWU did not engage in violent protests)