ILAND 2 WakeOne girl group IZNA Pop-up Photocard set

 

The detailed photocard images in the back

Those are actually Aespa's photocards

It even still has SM Ent. logo watermark

+It's still being displayed at the offline pop-up store

theqoo

-Are they crazy?

-How could they even do this?

-What’s happening? Are they doing this on purpose?

-Where is this from?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ That's my fav group. This isn't edited, it is? I can't find the original sourceㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Isn’t this the group that copied NewJeans’ album design a while ago?

-?!?! Are they really doing this as a noise marketing strategy?

-Are they doing this on purpose? They’re seriously unlikable even before debut. I’m not spending a dime on them after debut.

-ㅋㅋㅋ It looks like they hired some middle or high school students to work with Photoshop

-Why are they like this?

-Is this outsourced? To use it like that, they must have had the source file. Either a former SM employee brought the file, or an outsourced employee reused it.

-Whoa... The noise marketing strategy is insane.

-Who’s next? IVE?

-At this point, this feels like noise marketing.

-This doesn’t feel like noise marketing, more like they copied from other artists because they lack the skills.

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Ailee seems to be making a wrong choice

Ailee ❤️ Choi Sihoon announces marriage! Sweet moments with Chanel couple rings.

It just doesn't seem right

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[+138][-42]

1. [+128][-6] You guys are so nosyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It's their marriage, whether they regret it or not, as the 3rd party you don't have the right to interfere. Even their families can't stop this marriage... Also, does the groom have any controversies? If he was a convicted criminal, maybe I'd understand your concerns.

2. [+58][-2] Looks like their needs matched. It seems like he chose her for her looks.

3. [+48][-21] Ailee deserves better... Isn't this marriage a bit rushed?

4. [+41][-1] All I can think about is him flirting with Song Jia.

5. [+41][-21] They just don't f*cking suit each other at all.

6. [+31][-2] Why can't women date younger men for once?ㅋㅋ Ailee's f*cking capable. She knows what she's doing. Besides, male celebrities marry women 10 years younger or even more all the time anyway.

7. [+28][-1] That guy looks so freaking incapable. It doesn't seem like he has financial luck eitherㅜㅜ He's the type of guy who pretends to be all romantic but will end up completely relying on her.

8. [+28][-1] When I see Choi Sihoon, all I remember is him being obsessed with Song Jia.

9. [+27][-2] They're happy with their relationship, why are you talking nonsense... Saying that it's a wrong choice? Isn't this post a bit rude?

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70% of articles related to NewJeans have their comment sections open, and the age and gender ratio of commenters is abnormal

It's so bizarre that I listed all NewJeans Hanni-related articles that was posted on the 20th.

Out of over 100 articles, 70% had their comment sections open.

The Ministry of Labor responds to the workplace harassment case. They don't determine whether workplace harassment occurred or not. They just gave a dismissive statement that (Hanni) is not a worker.

At 08.50, Sports Chosun released an article stating that HYBE denied any workplace harassment. Following that, a bunch of articles saying that HYBE didn't engage in any workplace harassment were posted.

Most of the articles with open comment sections are flooded with malicious comments from men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s.

Since 2020, regulations have required comment sections on celebrity articles to remain closed, but after April, a disproportionate number of NewJeans articles have had their comment sections open, often posted under the "Lifestyle" section.

And the wording used in these articles is often slightly recycled.

Some malicious or false comments are deleted after some time.

어제아침에 미친듯이 올라온 기사들에 달린 악플들 오늘 다시 들어가보니 절반은 삭튀했네 ㅋ 가만보니 이것도 수법같음. 시간정해서 기사멀려거 우르르 비슷한 키워드로 악플달고 퇴근전에 삭제하는수법? 이제 역바+알바타임이면 바로 달려가 피뎁부터 따서 제보해야할듯! pic.twitter.com/2cZ0qUvCwF

— zeze_4839293678 (@p2838291Sx) November 21, 2024

Yesterday morning, articles flooded in with hateful comments, but when I checked again today, half of them were deletedㅋ Now that I look at it, this seems like a tactic. They post malicious comments in bulk under similar keywords at a set time and then delete them before the day ends? If this happens again, we neet to immediately collect evidence, compile it in a PDF file and report it! 

Meanwhile, only four articles so far have covered HYBE's toxic contract clauses that were revealed earlier today.

theqoo

-Wow, what’s this?ㄷㄷ

-Even the few articles about HYBE's problematic clauses are posted in the entertainment section, so you can't even leave comments thereㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-If the article is about Ministry of Labor's response, it makes sense that it wasn't posted in the entertainment section.

-Sigh~ How much golf have they been playing?~ So amazing~ Looks like becoming a major company in the entertainment industry isn’t for just anyone😉

-Why are articles about HYBE's problematic clauses are posted in the entertainment section?

-Aren't HYBE's problematic clauses more important?? It's so disgusting how the media stays silent about it. If Min Heejin is really making a documentary, this needs to be addressed.

-The comments on Dongduk Women’s University articles have exactly the same ratio of gender and age.

-Even the comments on articles defending or supporting NewJeans and Min Heejin are mostly from men in their 40s.

-It’s disgusting how they deliberately post NewJeans articles in the social issues section to allow comments.

-HYBE is such a terrible company.

-What are these 40-year-old men doing, obsessing over a girl who is young enough to be their daughter?

-This is genuinely horrifying.

-It’s disheartening to see such young girls exposed to this side of society. There are many young fans of NewJeans too, and I feel bad they’ll realize how the world is so early. That’s why I want to support them even more as an adultㅠ

-They criticize Min Heejin a lot in male-dominated forums too. Those people are probably the same people who leave these commentsㅎ Fine, keep it up, you guysㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ 

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Taeyeon 'Letter to Myself' Live Clip

 

theqoo

-Finallyㅜㅜ

-She absolutely killed this live performance.

-She sings so effortlesslyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-This is way better than the recorded version and the MVㅋㅋ

-She sings so f*cking well and looks so f*cking gorgeous

-If I sang this, it’d be a disaster, but Taeyeon sings it so effortlessly...

-Wow, she's really amazing. How can she look so relaxed while singing this?

-Is she going to take the bus to the next live clip? I'm so excited for it.

-How can she sing this song so easily....??

-It's fascinating how it looks like she's lipsyncing hereㅋㅋㅋㅋ (I know she's not)

-She seems to have reached another level.

-Is she going to sing in the bus for the next live clip?

-I want to see her perform this song at her concertㅠㅠ

-She's truly the best...

-I don't have any other choice but go to her concert... 

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Comparing Aespa's discography: With vs Without Lee Sooman

 

With Lee Sooman: Black Mamba, Next Level, Savage, Illusion, Girl

Without Lee Sooman: Spicy, Drama, Supernova, Armageddon, Whiplash

theqoo

-With Lee Sooman, they have Next Level. Without Lee Sooman, they have Supernova. It's hard to choose.

-They're better without him.

-I listen to them much more after Lee Sooman left.

-Personally, I prefer their earlier songsㅠ

-I personally think when Lee Sooman and Yoo Youngjin were around, their songs felt like hit-or-miss. After they left, even the weakest tracks in the album still received attention from the general public.

-They're way better without him.

-It feels like Aespa’s era only truly began after he left. Until then, they were locked up in SM’s Kwangya concept.

-All the songs are just good... But I prefer their hairstyle, makeup, and outfits after Lee Sooman left.

-My favorite song is Black Mamba, but after Whiplash was released, I'm convinced that they're better without Lee Soomanㅋㅋㅋ

-They needed Sooman's touch during their debut days to leave a strong impression like AI beauty, Kwangya, ae-Karina, etc. to leave an impact on the public. After that, they tend to shift to focus on appealing general public.

-I prefer the No-Sooman lineup.

-I like everything, even Next Level and Black Mamba.

-I just like their whole discography.

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Is G-Dragon dropping a surprise new track tomorrow?

 

RELEASE ➦ 2024.11.22 2PM KST#GDRAGON #GD #GDRAGON2024 pic.twitter.com/aNz2g3kWrU

— FAM (@FANPLUS1DOTCOM) November 21, 2024

theqoo 

-Oh, it’s tomorrow.

-Hul, a surprise release.

-Let it be a BIGBANG's song.

-Crazy... Tomorrow??!!!!

-What?? He's suddenly dropping a new track tomorrow at 2PM????

-It's probably GD's solo album. Why bring up BIGBANG out of the blue?ㅋ

-This is most likely to be GD's song since it's from GD's agency's Twitter.

-The post doesn't mention BIGBANG at all, what are you guys talking about?

-Suddenly??

-Maybe Daesung and Taeyang will be featuring in GD's song?

-Hul... Anyway, they're saying that a new song will be dropped, right? Whether it's BIGBANG's or GD's, I'm so excited for it.

-I can't believe they're announcing it just one day before the releaseㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It could be a BIGBANG's song... Or maybe GD ft. BIGBANG...?

-Hul, what is this...

-He's a totally unpredictable guy.

-Tomorrow?????

-Hul... This is so out of the blue, but I love it.

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Min Heejin's remarks: "V texted me at dawn" was all lie? Ministry of Defense responds to allegations of special treatment

 

Response to complaints regarding Min Heejin and BTS V' text messages

2. Hello, this is the complaint officer from the 802nd military police unit. Thank you for your interest in national defense matters. Here is our response to your inquiry.

3. Your complain appears to suspect BTS' member Kim Taehyung (Stage name: V, hereinafter referred to as Kim Taehyung) for using his cellphone during his time at the Army Training Center during the hours when cellphone use is prohibited. You also asked for investigation whether his unit gave him special treatment as a celebrity or overlooked such behavior.

4. Our review of your concerns is as follows:

a. After confirming, it has been confirmed that the Army Training Center where Kim Taehyun served allows trainees to use their cell phones for one hour during weekends and holidays.

b. It has been confirmed that Kim Taehyung received his cellphone according to the guidelines of the Army Training Center and used it during the designated usage time, which is in the afternoon, not in the early morning.

c. It has been confirmed that Kim Taehyung did not receive special permission to use his cellphone or that such actions were condoned during any time other than those stated in point A.

d. Details regarding the specific date, method, and content of conversations between the individuals involved cannot be disclosed due to Article 3 of the Personal Information Protection Act and Article 3 of the Telecommunications Privacy Act, which protects the confidentiality of communication.

Former ADOR CEO Min Heejin said, "V occasionally calls me from the military. He's a naturally bright and cheerful person. Amidst this whole situation, he reached out to me and asked, 'Are you okay?' Later, he mentioned that he was feeling hesitant about when to contact me. I was grateful for his concern."

She also added, "He texted me on my birthday in the early morning to say happy birthday. He’s genuinely warm and kind. I appreciated that."

Summary: Trainees are allowed to use their cell phones during designated times. V did not send Min Heejin a text in the early morning.

http://m.stoo.com/article.php?aid=97460846709

theqoo

-Sigh... It was probably a scheduled message. What are you guys doing...

-People... He probably texted her during his leave or maybe it was a scheduled messages. Why filing complaints and making all this fuss?

-Sigh... These people are filing complaints over the smallest things...

-The people who filed these complaintsㅋㅋ Don't you guys have friends?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Scheduled messages exist, elderly...

-They're #1 when it comes to wasting time on meaningless things.

-These Haboongies seem to have too much time on their hands.

-Is this really that important?? Whether it was a scheduled message or he sent it during his leave, why does it even matter?

-Why is this even making the news? Don’t people have better things to do?

-Scheduled messages exist, Haboongies.

-The dumbasses who filed these complaints are the real problem.

-Don't you guys know about scheduled messages???? Are you stupid?????

-Why are they doing this to V?

-This is so sickening.

-V is probably tired of all these Haboongies as wellㅋㅋㅋ 

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