Thursday, December 19, 2024

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FT Island's Choi Minhwan Posts on Weverse

 

To Primadonna, whom I love most in the world. Regardless of company affiliations, I want to say just one thing.

Being part of a company... Especially part of a group... I've realized that there are so many things I have to protect, more than my own position.

As reported in the media, I've never engaged in prostitution. The claim of 'Insufficient evidence leading to no charges'? How can I prove that I didn't do something I never did?..

That's why I haven't said anything.

As for the hotels mentioned in the recorded conversation, I went there simply because I wanted to be alone. Even asking you to believe this feels difficult for me to understand...

I wish there was concrete evidence, but since there isn't, I'm sorry. 

I didn't know how to say this, I didn't know how to defend myself... 

I just want you to know that it's not true. And I have no intention of hiding or running away. 

I'm sorry.

Fan: You went to hotels/motels because you wanted to be alone -> Then what's the deal with 'Prepare XX and XX?'

You went to hotels/motels because you wanted to be alone -> Do you not know how to make a reservation alone?

Don’t you have apps to book hotels/motels??ㅠ

And though you say you didn’t engage in prostitution, you’re still not denying that you went to establishments, right???

Choi Minhwan: I don’t know what ‘XX and YY’ are, but could it be conditioner and toothbrush? Not sure if I should say this, but I’ve been 'tied up' for a long time, so I don’t need condoms, and I always carry my toothbrush for hygiene wherever I go. Why is this becoming a topic of curiosity?

Lee Hongki mentioned that he will return to group activities.

theqoo

-He's probably going to delete that post tomorrowㅋㅋㅋㅠㅠㅠ

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ So now we also find out that he's been 'tied up' for a long timeㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ So freaking hilariousㅋㅋ

-But condoms aren’t just for that one function… You'll get caught if you get tested, won't you?

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ This is so f*cking hilarious.

-Condoms are more for preventing STDs than for contraception, and that’s super important… I guess he doesn't know that. If he did, he wouldn’t act like this.

-Whoa... Learning such TMI in the corner of my room... I clicked on this post for nothing.

-Why did I even see this...

-What even are XX and YY?

-Is he drunk....?

-Just f*cking hide...

-The level of this TMI is insane. Now, I'm even learning about celebrities' vasectomies.

-Does he think fans are fools?

-'I’ve been 'tied up' for a long time'... I'm not even his fan and after decades of stanning idols, now I'm hearing stuff like thisㅋㅋㅋ Who cares if you're 'tied up' or 'braided'? You're a married guy who pre-booked rooms and f*cking parties. That's the facts. Ugh, he should've just stayed silent.

-Even if you’re 'tied up,' wouldn’t using condoms be better for preventing STDs?

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Why can my body create a whole new baby but not make new teeth?

 

Why can my body create a whole new baby but not make new teeth? This makes no sense, and it’s so infuriating.

Really, no matter how much I think about it, we're supposed to live our whole lives with just two sets of teeth: baby teeth and permanent teeth. Baby teeth are such a waste since they only last about 6-7 years.

Then, we’re expected to survive for decades with our permanent teeth after those baby teeth fall out. Does that even sound reasonable?

theqoo

-I wish I could swap out my eyes too. They’re blurry because of presbyopia.

-My ovaries made something too… it got so big that they had to perform open surgery… But the doctors wouldn't tell me if it was teeth or eyeballs. Spare eyeballs... I wonder if there ever a possibility for our body to create spare eyeballs.

-Exactly, I can't believe we can create new life, but we only get one set of teeth.

-Seriously, though. If you pull a tooth, shouldn’t it grow back?ㅠㅠ

-Seriously, though. We can create life but not regrow teeth?

-Science has progressed so much, and they still haven't developed anything to ease menstrual pain. It gets so painful before and after I have my periodㅠㅠㅠ

-And hair...

-Apparently, ovarian teratomas can create teeth and hair... I wish we could find a way to transplant them for use.

-Why couldn’t humans evolve to regenerate teeth periodically like sharks? Weak human body.

-Let me replace my teeth and eyes. I want to live at least 30 more years.

-Now that I think about it, you're f*cking right. We can make humans but not teeth?

-But I’m 25 and still have 4 baby teeth 😆

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Kim Jaejoong to create the 'Second TVXQ'... Announces new boy group launch


Global entertainment company iNKODE is stepping into the production of the next-generation K-pop boy group.

Founded by singer-actor Kim Jaejoong and former Cube Entertainment Vice President Noh Hyuntae, iNKODE Entertainment will hold global auditions titled '2025 iNKODE GLOBAL AUDITION,' starting in Seoul on January 11. These auditions will take place in five cities across Korea (Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju, Busan, Jeju) and internationally in Japan, China, Thailand, and the United States.

In October, iNKODE successfully debuted its first rookie girl group, SAY MY NAME, which was personally produced by Kim Jaejoong. Their debut has gained attention from foreign media, including coverage by France’s public broadcaster, which documented iNKODE’s trainee development system.

With the goal of debuting its first boy group through the upcoming global auditions, iNKODE aims to discover talents who will shape the future of K-pop.

Jang Yoojin, the former co-producer at Brand New Music who is known for scouting AB6IX members Lee Daehwi and Park Woojin, has been appointed as the head of the new artist development team at iNKODE. This has significantly raised expectations for the new K-pop stars from the company.

Global pre-registration for the auditions began on December 16 at 6 PM via iNKODE Entertainment’s audition email. Anyone born between 2005 and 2015, regardless of gender or nationality, can apply by showcasing their talent in singing, rapping, dancing, or visuals.

Detailed information about the '2025 iNKODE GLOBAL AUDITION' can be found on iNKODE Entertainment’s official website and the trainee development team’s official social media platforms.

Meanwhile, Kim Jaejoong made his debut as a member of TVXQ under SM Entertainment before forming JYJ with Park Yoochun and Kim Junsu. Recently, he has been performing as part of the project group JX with Kim Junsu. At their latest concert, Jaejoong stirred nostalgia by performing songs from his TVXQ days.

theqoo

-Does the company have a lot of money...? It hasn't been that long since they launched Say My Name and now they're already planning a boy group?

-ㄷㄷ Why are the reactions so bad?

-Shouldn't the company focus on Say My Name first...?ㅠㅠ I'm rooting for Hitomi...ㅠㅠ

-Wait... Their girl group has already debuted?? I didn't know that.

-Focus on developing the girl group Say My Name first before trying to expand...

-Why are they rushing into a boy group when the girl group isn't even established?

-Shouldn't they develop the girl group first...ㅜㅜ

-They should promote Say My Name moreㅠㅠ

-Oh... They're working with someone who scouted Daehwi and Woojin.

-Even if they start recruiting now, it’ll probably be a while before they debut.

-The article doesn't even mention the T of TVXQ... Why is there so much hate?

-The original headline was just about a boy group. The journalist added the TVXQ reference for clicks. There are plenty of other headlines without TVXQ mentionedㅋㅋ People just want a reason to criticize.

-Isn’t it normal to recruit trainees at this point in time, regardless of whether the girl group has taken off yet...?

-They should be putting more effort into the girl group, SAY MY NAME. If they start talking about new projects now, wouldn't that mean the project is going to take resources away from them?

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

A singer whose proportions make it hard to guess her actual height






Singer Ben

You might think it's because of her shoes, but even so, I think her proportions are pretty good.


Her actual height is 147.5 cm.

I knew Ben was known for being a tiny fairy, but from photos, she looks like she’s in the 160 cm range.

I was surprised to learn she’s even smaller than I thought.



Her small frame becomes more noticeable only when she's with others. 

theqoo

-She looks small to me, though.

-I thought she was 153–155 cm, but she’s actually 147 cm? That's unbelievable.

-She looks about 153 cm tall.

-She has always looked small to me, so I thought, 'What?' and scrolled down... And yeah, figuresㅋㅋ

-She looks about 150 cm tall. She seems small.

-She has such a petite build that she seems tiny.

-Most people think she’s in the 150 cm range because adult women in the 140 cm range are so rare, so they just don’t expect her to be in the 140 cm rangeㅜㅋㅋㅋㅋㅜ

-She looks like she’s in the 150 cm range.

-She looks a bit taller than her actual height, but definitely not in the 160 range. She looks about 152 cm tall.

-Honestly, I clicked this post thinking it was about Oh My Girl’s Yooa...

-She looks small, but she does not look like she’s 147 cm tall.

-She’s never looked tall to me.

Continue reading A singer whose proportions make it hard to guess her actual height
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DAY6's main dancer, Sungjin, seems to have improved a lot in new challenge videos

 

His previous challenge videos... (He's doing his best in these videos) 

theqoo

-Looks like he's been practicing.

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Our main dancer, Dejang👍🏻👍🏻 He has improved so much!

-I feel betrayed.

-Is this... improvement...?...ㅠ........

-Don't improve.

-I feel betrayed. Why does he dance so much better now?

-He actually dances so good, I feel a little hurt.

-I was shocked. Look at how relaxed his expression is.

-Wait, why has he improved so much? Has he been practicing dancing?

-Wait... He’s actually gotten way better??

-I wonder if he has been practicing dancing these days?

-I'm not a fan, but I'm so sad to see him getting better at dancing. Can you not improve your dancing skills and stay the same?

-Why... why has he improved...?

-Did he secretly practice? Why is he better now?

-He dances like my dad in the 'See That?' challenge... (No offense)

-Has he been taking dance lessons...? Why is he so much better?

-He’s improved from doing all those challengesㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-To be honest, this one’s pretty good.

-He dances better than me at this point.

-I’m starting to feel a little disappointedㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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NewJeans attempts to directly sign a contract for luxury watch advertisement ... Chaos in advertising industry → Controversy over legal responsibility

 

TenAsia | Journalist Choi Jiye

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000693375

According to an exclusive report by Ten Asia on the 18th, NewJeans recently conveyed their intention to directly enter into a two-party contract with global luxury watch brand O through their manager, A, who is affiliated with ADOR. Manager A reportedly reached out to the brand and initiated discussions about a direct contract with NewJeans. Additionally, it was also revealed that NewJeans contacted another luxury brand through another former ADOR manager, B, in an attempt to establish a direct contract.

At a press conference where they announced the termination of their exclusive contract, NewJeans stated that they would minimize the damage to advertisers by sticking to the existing agreements. Their intention was to make sure that advertisements signed before the termination declaration would proceed without issues. However, this time is different. It was confirmed that NewJeans attempted to pursue contracts through ADOR's staff after declaring the termination of their exclusive contract. Industry insiders argue that this approach --pursuing a new contract through an ADOR staff who is still paid by ADOR while claiming to have ended the contract with ADOR, reflects contradictory behavior.

As evidence of NewJeans' contract violation continues to surface, ADOR took immediate action. ADOR placed manager A, who contacted brand O without involving the company, on administrative leave. In addition, ADOR informed O and another luxury brand that a two-party contract with NewJeans is a violation of the exclusive contract.

As a result, confusion in the advertising industry is also increasing. Advertisers have expressed frustration over NewJeans' unilateral demands for direct contracts with brands. Concerns are also spreading that if they accept NewJeans' contract request, they may be entangled in a lawsuit for breach of contract with ADOR. Global luxury brands, which are sensitive to industry trends, are said to be on high alert and conducting legal reviews.

According to the current Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's standard exclusive contract, all entertainment activities of an artist must be carried out through their agency. During the contract period, artists are prohibited from independently or through third parties negotiating appearances or providing entertainment-related services without the agency's approval. If a third party is actively involved in the artist's breach of contract, they could also face legal consequences.

An industry insider pointed out, "I don't understand why they are rushing to make individual SNS or advertising deals when they could have waited calmly, considering the ongoing lawsuit," adding, "Advertising is the most sensitive issue in the industry, and they seem to be moving too hastily."

theqoo

-File a lawsuit thenㅋㅋㅋㅋ Why just run your mouth?ㅋㅋㅋ

-ㅋㅋ That means even the luxury brands are ignoring HYBE completely.

-If there's a problem, just file a lawsuit. No matter how much they try to media play, it only shows that they're mad seeing that NewJeans is not impacted at all and still getting ads deals.

-So what?

-Then file a lawsuit and explain it in court.

-They probably contacted NewJeans directly because they could. Would those luxury brands, likely bigger than ADOR, not have done proper research before proceeding?

-Whatever, do as you likeㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-So, that means there's another brand trying to sign a deal with NewJeans? What brand could it be?

-They’re no longer under ADOR. Of course they should negotiate directly now. Isn’t that obvious?

-NewJeans' members are smart. I'm sure they must've consulted with lawyers before proceeding.

-So what~~ They have already terminated their contract on November 29~

-These babies are seriously so smart.

-Why is it considered a contract violation when they have already terminated their contract...?

Continue reading NewJeans attempts to directly sign a contract for luxury watch advertisement ... Chaos in advertising industry → Controversy over legal responsibility
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Ravi → Na Inwoo: The chilling '2 Days & 1 Night' parallel theory… Why did they leave in tears?

 

Newsen | Journalist Lee Haejung

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000933515

On December 17, Na In Woo’s agency Hanada Company revealed, "Na Inwoo classified as a Level 4 and was waiting for a call-up notice from the Military Manpower Administration. However, after three years without receiving any notices, he has been exempted from military service." According to the Military Service Act, if an individual who is classified as Level 4 does not get called up within three years, they are automatically exempted from the military service. Approximately 10,000 individuals received this exemption this year, including Na Inwoo.

The exact reason for Na Inwoo’s Level 4 classification have not been clearly revealed, leading to divided public opinion. While some view it as simply administrative luck, others are harshly criticizing him. Especially in light of Dispatch's report about allegations of improper service involving singer Song Mino, who was nearing release from his social service role.

Adding to the controversy, Na Inwoo’s departure from KBS2’s variety show '2 Days & 1 Night' in June due to drama filming and military enlistment has left a bitter aftertaste. As the replacement for actor Kim Seonho, Na Inwoo joined the program in 2022, quickly winning hearts with his innocent and quirky personality. During his final episode, he bowed deeply to the viewers, saying, “Thanks to the viewers, I had so much fun traveling. Although I was inexperienced, I’m proud to have shown growth. I sincerely thank you all.” However, for fans who tearfully bid farewell to Na Inwoo, the sudden revelation of his military exemption after over five months of silence has come as a shock. Given his lovely and approachable image, it's even more disappointing that he's been caught up in the military service controversy, one of the most sensitive issues for male celebrities.

'2 Days 1 Night' is also the program where Ravi, a former member of the group VIXX who was indicted for attempting to evade military service by faking a mental illness last year, was a regular member. Ravi left the show in May 2022, saying, "Before I met this program, the world was too difficult. There were so many places I couldn't go to and things I couldn't eat." He added, "I sincerely thank you for your love and guidance for the past nearly three years. I will miss you very much." However, these tears turned into betrayal and shock eight months after his departure when suspicions of military service fraud surfaced. Ravi, who was indicted for submitting a false medical certificate to the Military Manpower Administration, pretending to be an epileptic patient, was sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year probation and did not appeal, making the sentence final. Goo, the military broker who helped Ravi commit the crime, was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay a fine of over 1.3 Billion KRW.

theqoo

-Why are you linking him to Ravi? Na Inwoo should sue the journalist who wrote this.

-Is Na Inwoo involved in some kind of controversy...?

-The journalist is insane.

-Na Inwoo didn’t leave the show because of military service. This is nonsense.

-What does Ravi have to do with Na Inwoo?

-The journalist is so pathetic...

-Why link Na Inwoo to him...?

-The journalist is such a trash. How can you compare someone who faked illness to avoid military service to someone who waited to be exempted from military service??????????????

-?????? Trash journalist...

-Whoa, I haven’t heard Ravi’s name in a long time.

-Why drag Na Inwoo into this?

-???? Na Inwoo left the show because he thought he was going to enlist, but Ravi is involved in military fraud. How can you link them? Are you crazy?

-? Na Inwoo’s exemption was legal. This journalist is so f*cking rude.

Continue reading Ravi → Na Inwoo: The chilling '2 Days & 1 Night' parallel theory… Why did they leave in tears?