NewJeans' 'identity' member voted by 5,400 people

SOURCE: 5400명이 투표한 뉴진스 정체성 멤버

1. Who is the most 'NewJeans' member?

Minji: 36% (2020 votes)
Hanni: 10% (557 votes)
Danielle: 1% (109 votes)
Haerin: 8% (475 votes)
Hyein: 18% (1033 votes)
Are you crazy? I absolutely can't pick just one: 23% (1276 votes)

2. Who is the second most 'NewJeans' member?

Minji: 37% (3187 votes)
Hanni: 18% (1606 votes)
Danielle: 3% (303 votes)
Haerin: 16% (1445 votes)
Hyein: 23% (1970 votes)

I'm sharing this because I find this interesting. This is not a popularity vote, so please avoid leaving mean commentsㅠㅠ

COMMENTS

-I think it's totally Minjiㅋㅋ

-All five of them!! I want to see them again soon.

-I also think it's Minjiㅋㅋㅋ I really want to see NewJeans soon.

-I personally like Hanni the most and think she's the most charming, but when someone asks me this, Minji is the first one to come to my mind.

-I like Haerin the most, but if I had voted on this, I probably would've picked Minjiㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Minji... She stood out the most from the very first time I saw them. I miss NewJeansㅠㅠ

-I think Hyein definitely stood out the most during 'Attention' era!

-I thought of Minji first too, then Haerin.

-Their debut with 'Attention' was a huge shock... Minji, Hyein, and Haerin were the ones that left deep impressions on me. But honestly, think all of the members are the 'identity' of NewJeans. It changes depending on the song.

-Oh... I thought of Hanni. She's so unique that when I think of NewJeans, Hanni is the first I can think of. For Minji, I think she's the center of the group.

-I also think of Minji first when I think of NewJeans.

-If I had to pick just one, it's Minji. But the chemistry of all five members is really great.

-All five of them are amazing and charming, but Minji is the first one I think of.

-There's a reason why people say, 'NewJeans doesn't have a leader, but they have Minji.'

-Minji's face is the first one you see in the 'Attention' MV, so I think it's Minji.

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'COVID-19 vaccine closely linked to death from heart attack'

SOURCE: [단독] "코로나 백신, 심근경색 사망과 밀접" 첫 인정

(Anchor)

A court has issued its first ruling recognizing a link between COVID-19 vaccination and death from myocardial infarction. So far, only a very small number of deaths reported have been recognized as having a causal relationship. The public is now watching closely to see if this ruling will have broader impact.

(Reporter)

A, whose husband was a father of three and a 23-year career civil servant, says she still vividly remembers what he said.

A: He asked me, 'Is it okay to get the vaccine?' It was a situation where he had no choice but to get it.

Her husband, who was in a priority group for the vaccine, received a COVID-19 vaccine in June 2021 and passed away ten days later.

A: He was vomiting and collapsed in front of the bathroom. We kept performing CPR, but he couldn't recover and his heart stopped.

The cause of A's husband's death was acute myocardial infarction. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) refused to pay compensation, stating that he likely died due to underlying conditions such as high cholesterol. His death was also not recognized as a death in the line of duty.

A: He got the vaccine because the country told him to, and he just worked after getting the shot... That's why we started a lawsuit against the KDCA.

After more than two years, the Seoul Administrative Court ruled in favor of A. This is the first time a causal link has been recognized for an acute myocardial infarction, moving beyond the four main side effects like myocarditis and pericarditis. The court judged that there was a close timing between the shot and the death, and it was difficult to conclude that he died from another cause. The court decided it is not medically impossible to conclude that the vaccine caused the death.

Lawyer Joo Sehyung: If it can't be clearly proven whether the heart attack is more likely to be caused by the high cholesterol or by the vaccine, then it is possible to acknowledge the link to the vaccine.

This ruling seems to reflect the purpose of the 'Special Act on Compensation for COVID-19 Vaccine Damage,' which was implemented in October last year. This law was created amid criticism that while the government encouraged the entire population to get vaccinated, it recognized causal links to subsequent illnesses too narrowly. However, the KDCA has appealed the decision, arguing there is still room for legal dispute as this is the first time causality for myocardial infarction has been acknowledged. Out of 2,643 reported deaths following COVID-19 vaccination, only 27 cases (about 1%) have been officially recognized as being caused by the vaccine. 

COMMENTS: 

-If he hadn’t gotten the vaccine, he probably would’ve died from catching COVIDㅠㅠㅋㅋㅋ

-Every vaccine has side effects. Anti-vaxxers aren't going crazy over this, right? They're not going to say something ignorant, right?

-My heart was racing and I felt weird for a few days too, so I kept walking around with my hand on my chest...

-All vaccines have side effects. In fact, not just vaccines, but all medications do.

-There's no such thing as a vaccine with no side effects. Of course, it's unfortunate that some people suffered from side effects or even passed away because of itㅠ

-You do know that more people died from COVID itself, right?

-I guess I'm super healthy then. I got all the shots but I didn't feel any side effects at all.

-If you hadn’t gotten vaccinated, you might not even be alive to leave these comments What meds in the world has zero side effects?

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Lists of Korean movies that surpassed 10 million viewers

SOURCE: 역대 한국 천만영화 관객 순위..jpg

1. The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014) - 17,613,682 viewers

2. Extreme Job (2019) - 16,264,944 viewers

3. Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) -14,410,754 viewers

4. Ode to My Father (2014) - 14,257,115 viewers

5. Veteran (2015) - 13,414,009 viewers

6. 12.12: the Day (2023) - 13,128,022 viewers

7. The Host (2006) - 13,019,740 viewers

8. The Thieves (2012) - 12,983,330 viewers

9. Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013) - 12,811,206 viewers

10. Assassination (2015) -12,705,700 viewers

11. The Roundup (2022) - 12,693,175 viewers

12. Masquerade (2012) - 12,319,542 viewers

13. The King and the Clown (2005) - 12,302,831 viewers

14. Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018) - 12,274,996 viewers

15. A Taxi Driver (2017) -12,186,684 viewers

16. Exhuma (2024) - 11,860,088 viewers

17. Taegukgi (2004) - 11,746,135 viewers

18. Train to Busan (2016) - 11,565,479 viewers

19. Tidal Wave (2009) - 11,453,338 viewers

20. The Attorney (2013) - 11,374,610 viewers

21. The Roundup: Punishment (2024) - 11,300,000 viewers

22. Silmido (2003) - 11,081,000 viewers

23. The Roundup: No Way Out (2023) - 10,682,813 viewers

24. Parasite (2019) - 10,313,086 viewers viewers

'The King's Warden' is about to enter the Top 25

COMMENTS: 

-Whoa... Now I see why 'The Roundup' series keeps coming out.

-It looks like 'The King's Warden' will pass 12 million viewers easily.

-Whoa... This lineup is insane.

-'The Roundup' series is really impressive. Each movie hit 10 million viewers.

-Whoa... I've watched all of them except 'The Roundup' series.

-I've watched all of them except for six.

-I bet 'The King's Warden' will even pass 13 million viewers.

-Whoa... I've watched every Korean movie that passed 10 million viewersㅎ I watched 'The King's Warden' because I think they're gonna surpass 10 million viewers too.

-'The Roundup' is surprising... I understand why the others are in this list, though.

-Look at 'The Admiral'... That is incredible.

-It's amazing how 'The Host,' a movie released in 2006, is still in the Top 10ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Anyway, let's get 'The King's Warden into the Top 10 too!!!!!!

-Except for 'Parasite' (Didn't watch it on OTT either, I just never watched it), I watched all of them in theatersㅋㅋㅋㅋ Let's go, 'The King's Warden!'

-Reaching 10 million viewers these days is pretty rare.

-Whoa... I've only watched 8 of these in theater.

-I really enjoyed watching 'Extreme Job'ㅋㅋㅋ

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'The King's Warden' surpasses 9 million viewers🎉

SOURCE: 왕과사는남자 900만 관객 돌파🎉

#왕과사는남자 900만 관객 돌파🎉

관객에서 백성으로, 백성에서 벗으로
함께 해주신 모든 분들께 감사드립니다

<왕과 사는 남자> 절찬상영중👑
🔗예매는 프로필 링크에서 확인 pic.twitter.com/bA2YX1BGVB

— SHOWBOX (@showboxmovie) March 2, 2026

COMMENTS:  

-Wasn't it at 8 million just yesterday?ㅋㅋ

-I haven't watched it yet, but since it almost reaches 10 million viewers, I feel like I should watch it. I heard all the spoilers because I didn't think I'd watch it, though... Should I go watch it?

-Hul, that is amazingㅋㅋ I'm gonna watch it tomorrow too!!

-Insane... That is huge.

-Whoa... That's incredible. Congratulations! Looks like they're gonna surpass 10 million viewers soon.

-Whoa... The numbers keep increasing by a million every single dayㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ That's impressive.

-I just went to watch this movie this morning. It's been a long time since I saw a theater so full of people.

-Whoa... I should go watch it one more time this week.

-I'm pretty sure the last time I checked it was at 7 million viewersㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-My family hasn’t watched it yet… We’re going to watch it this week.

-It's going to hit 10 million viewers tomorrow at this rate.....

-Crazy... I guess I should watch it for the second time now.

-Why is it so fast?ㅋㅋ

-I watched it today and the theater was completely packed.

-At this rate, it might even reach 11 million viewers by next weekend.

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'Curtain Up, Class!' Kangnam: "The variety show that stressed me out the most. I had to be very careful"

SOURCE: '방과후 태리쌤' 강남 "마음고생 제일 심했던 예능, 눈치 많이 봐"

'Curtain Up, Class!' is a variety show about a unique after-school theater class at a small rural elementary school. Kim Taeri takes on the role of the theater teacher, while Choi Hyunwook and Kangnam challenge themselves as assistant teachers. Meanwhile, Code Kunst participates as the music director for the play.

On this day, Kangnam said, "I've filmed many variety shows. This is the first variety show to stress me out."

As the oldest among the other cast, Kangam was asked about the atmosphere on set. He replied, "I had to be careful. I was totally on edge. It was the variety show that stressed me out the most."

He added, "I think I cried two or three times. Each time I cried, my emotional state was different."

COMMENTS:

-After watching Ep 1 and 2, I can understand what the atmosphere was like.

-Kangnam is very honest. I think he just said it as it is.

-I somehow feel like Kangnam's vibe doesn't really match the other cast members. Not to mention that he's also the oldest one there.

-The atmosphere on set must be very serious then I guess...

-Hulㅋㅋㅋㅋ If Kangnam had to be that careful, then it probably wasn't just the editing... The atmosphere must've really been like that.

-I can see why. It looks so freaking uncomfortable.

-Kim Taeri kept snapping at people anytime and anywhere. She even scolded them while they were eatingㅋㅋ They’re going to get an upset stomach at this point.

-Did Kangnam get scolded too?

-If someone is constantly yelling and scolding next to me, I would be walking on eggshells too.

-He’s basically saying he felt uncomfortable with Kim Taeri..

-I used to like Kim Taeri, but her real personality gives me PTSD of the boss I hate the most. At least Taeri seems to have some manners though.

-Hul... Kangnam is someone who even survived being on 'Law of the Jungle' thoughㅠ

-Imagine how hard it must've been for him to say that at the press conference.

-Kim Taeri seems to be bossy;; The type of person I hate the most.

-Crazy...

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'Hospitalized after heavy bleeding' ... Former 'Produce 101 Season 2' contestant assaulted while trying to stop drunk driving

SOURCE: "피 심하게 흘려 입원"…'프듀2' 출연했던 아이돌, 음주운전 막던 중 폭행

Sung Hyunwoo, who previously competed on 'Produce 101 Season 2,' revealed that he was assaulted by an acquaintance while trying to stop him from drunk driving.

In a video titled 'The story of how I got assaulted while stopping drunk driving' posted on his Youtube channel, Sung Hyunwoo recalled, "I was 20 at the time. I had left the company I was training in and had just entered university. There was a Hyung who I was very close to, he was like a real brother to me. One day, we met and drank. That day, we had a lot on our minds. I needed to find a new company to restart my trainee life, he also talked a lot about his concerns. We kept drinking until the sun came up."

He continued, "I went to catch a taxi to go home, but he said he brought his car and had to take it. He told me to go first and said that he would call a designated driver. Since we drank so much, I was worried. I walked him to where his car was parked to make sure he was okay. But then he tried to get into the driver's seat. I had a feeling he was going to drive himself, so I told him, 'Call a designated driver quickly. I'll leave after I see you go,' but he kept telling me to just go. He was extremely drunk. I knew if I left, he would definitely drive himself, so we argued back and forth until he finally called a designated driver."

He added, "We were talking and laughing as we wait for the driver. Suddenly, he punched me straight in the face. He hit my nose with his fist and suddenly struck my ear. It happened so suddenly, I was stunned. When I lowered my head, blood was dripping down. It hurt so much, but more than that, I felt betrayed. I thought, 'I stopped you because I was worried something serious might happen to you, and now you're hitting me?' I was so angry that I called the police to report the assault."

He went on, "As soon as the police arrived and saw how much I was bleeding, they told me to go to the hospital immediately. But I didn't feel the pain. I was consumed by anger and said I would go to the police station to write a statement first. While writing my statement, I said I had absolutely no intention of reaching a settlement. Eventually, I went to the hospital and the doctor told me I had to be hospitalized for more than a week."

Later, Sung Hyunwoo revealed that he received a sincere apology message from his friend, saying, "If it happened to me now, I would never have forgiven him. However, I forgave him because he was a Hyung that I truly cared about. He even apologized in front of my family. After that, we kept in touch occasionally. He treated my parents well and was nice to me too, but after a short while, he stopped contacting me and we grew apart."

Meanwhile, Sung Hyunwoo gained popularity after contesting on 'Produce 101 Season 2 in 2017. In 2019, he debuted in the boy group Limitless under the stage name A.M.

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'Teacher' Kim Taeri explodes at 'Assistant Teacher' Choi Hyunwook's attitude ... "There wasn't a single part I was satisfied with"

SOURCE: '선생님 변신' 김태리, '보조쌤' 최현욱 태도에 폭발…"만족한 부분 없어" (방과후 태리쌤)[전일야화]

In this episode, the two headed out for an outdoor class on the third day of class, but things didn't go smoothly.

The 'main teacher' Kim Taeri asked 'assistant teacher' Choi Hyunwook to lead a 'warm-up recreation' session as the first period of the outdoor class. Choi Hyunwook appeared to begin the warm-up, but faced problems from the start and couldn't continue.

Watching this, Kim Taeri helped the confused Choi Hyunwook by saying, "Looks like the music isn't working, so let's start without it!" and redirected the children's attention to save the situation.

The warm-up game began, but because the instructions were not clear, the children couldn't focus on the game. Seeing this, Kim Taeri tried to raise the energy by stepping in to lead the game instead of Choi Hyunwook.

After finishing the somewhat disappointing outdoor class and sending the children home, the two gathered again. Reflecting on the class, Kim Taeri said, "We need something that can grab their focus at the beginning. The warm-up time is really important, so I want you to prepare better."

Choi Hyunwook replied, "If there's nothing to do until tomorrow's class, I was planning to drive 10 minutes away and go for a run." Kim Taeri responded in disbelief, "What about preparing for class?"

While they disagreed on how to prepare the class, Kim Taeri brought up the disappointing outdoor class and pointed out, "There wasn't a single part of what you did that I'm 100% satisfied with."

Choi Hyunwook responded, "How can I satisfy you 100%? I didn't prepare as much as you did, but I think I did what I needed to do here," expressing his frustration as their disagreement intensified, drawing sympathy from viewers.

COMMENTS:

-I think it was a mistake to put two people together who are originally too comfortable with each other.

-I’ve thought this before, but maybe it’s better for her to just quietly focus on acting.

-This show doesn't seem to fit Kim Taeri's personality. I understand she feels pressured because the show literally has her name on it (NB: the literal translation of the show title is 'Taeri-Ssaem After Class'), but the way she kept nitpicking Choi Hyunwook is so off-putting.

-Kim Taeri is an amazing actress, but I always feel disappointed whenever I hear about her private life. Starring in variety shows seem to highlight those negative parts of her.

-This is a total miscasting. It was so uncomfortable to watch.

-Did the production team not give them a clear direction or a guide? It feels like they were filming two completely different shows;;

-I don't even like Choi Hyunwook that much, but this seems a bit over the top..ㅠ

-Kim Taeri does not suit variety shows at all. I was really surprised to see how sensitive she is.

-Maybe she's just a perfectionist...?

-Even watching the short clips suffocate me.

-Aren't variety shows supposed to be fun to watch? I think the viewers will feel uncomfortable watching this.

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