Friday, January 26, 2024

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 theqoo

-Always bashing female idols on similar topics here.

-Damn, can't she wear something like that? Seriously, Theqoo has been harsh on female idols lately. For male idols, even if they go topless, smoke in the music video, and carry a liquor bottle around, people say, "Oh~~ Oppa ♡♡ Good job,".

-Wow, you stayed up all night just to throw some hate? Gross.

-It must be cold.

-Ugh, seriously?. I thought it was something serious, but it's nothing special... In the past, when a solo female singer wore an outfit that looked like a bikini at an awards ceremony, people praised it, but now they're just acting crazy.

-When everyone is making a fuss about clothes, I'm more concerned about the straw wrapper she threw on the floor...

-It's indeed panties, but since it looks sporty, it's okay. If it was made of silk, it would have caused more of a stir.

-I don't have much thought; it feels like a runway because she walks confidentlyㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Looks like a Victoria's Secret stage costume.

-Considering she's a junior idol, I wonder if she wore it because she wanted to.

-Rather than being provocative... She looks like me when I try on new clothes at home in the dead of winter...

Many people are currently expressing surprise in real-time over the costumes featured in the LE SSERAFIM's teaser.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

 

Recently, there has been a strong reaction to the costumes worn by actress Park Min-young in the popular drama 'Marry My Husband'.

In the 3rd episode aired on the 8th, Park Min-young appeared wearing a halter-neck white long dress reminiscent of an awards ceremony at an alumni gathering held at a barbecue restaurant. Moreover, in the 6th episode broadcast on the 16th, she surprised viewers by wearing an off-shoulder blouse, boldly revealing one shoulder, while going to work at the company.

Although it seems to be an attempt to portray a more beautifully transformed appearance compared to before, there are opinions that it is somewhat excessive. Netizens express dissatisfaction, stating that it is overly inappropriate considering the drama's context.


When a fusion of hanbok and high heels appeared in a drama set in the Joseon era, viewers pointed out that it seemed out of place. The production team at the time responded, "Please consider it as a fusion historical drama with its own setting," and stated, "We expressed fashion in a modern way. We hope viewers understand the characteristics of the drama, as it did not distort history."


In 2011, the drama "A Thousand Days' Promise" also faced controversy over luxury brand sponsored costumes. At the time, Soo Ae (played by Lee Seo-yeon) received criticism for wearing luxury clothes that seemed inappropriate for the dramatic situation.

Amid the controversy, the production team of "A Thousand Days' Promise" stated, "Please view the drama as a drama. We don't believe that Soo Ae's appearance in luxury clothing affects the immersion of the drama," and explained, "She has paid off her debts and is a team leader at a publishing company, so it's reasonable for her to have at least one luxury item."

theqoo

-Wearing a halter neck to a barbecue restaurant, was there a specific reason for that, or did she just wear it for no reason? Wow.

-That off-shoulder appearance was really surprising as soon as it came out, haha.

-I remember what Kim Soo-hyun, the writer, said at that time. "A working woman can have at least one luxury item. Apart from that, most of Su Ae's clothing, except for one luxury bag, was from domestic brands priced around 200,000 to 300,000 won."

-Wearing a dress for an awards ceremony at a barbecue restaurant; was that scene appropriate for the plot?

-Wearing off-shoulder at the company...?ㄷㄷㄷ

-The situation in the drama is somewhat understandable, but even considering that, the reaction to wearing an awards ceremony dress at a barbecue restaurant is just hilariousㅋㅋㅋㅋ If you lived a relatively ordinary life in your past life and dressed somewhat normally, people would have praised you even if you were just decently dressedㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It looks like she wore it to make an impression. Of course, even thinking about that, wearing an awards ceremony dress at a barbecue restaurant is a unique fashion choiceㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Off-shoulderㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ If you don't know office life, you wouldn't understandㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-The clothes aren't even pretty.

-I was surprised as soon as I saw the first imageㅋㅋㅋㅋ. Who goes to work dressed like that?

"Off-Shoulder at Work, Luxurious Fashion Despite Poverty"... Drama's Female Lead Costume Fails to Reflect Reality

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Singer Eddy Kim (real name Kim Jung-hwan) is resuming activities after the controversy that took place 5 years ago. According to Mystic Story, his agency, on January 23, Eddy Kim will release a new song titled 'It Will Be Okay' through various music streaming sites at 6 p.m.

Producer Yoon Jong-shin, who collaborates with Mystic Story and presents various genres of music through his music project 'track by YOON,' supported Eddy Kim's comeback. 'It Will Be Okay' will be released as the 4th album under the 'track by YOON' format.

The agency stated, " 'It Will Be Okay,' presented by Eddy Kim and Yoon Jong-shin, is a song inspired by a voice message left by Eddy Kim, who was in his mid-20s and played acoustic guitar. It is a charming R&B ballad that is completed with vintage and retro electronic piano and synth sounds."

They added, "'It Will Be Okay' is a song that reflects on the inner contemplation of the frequently uttered phrase 'It will be okay,' which is often spoken habitually in the face of difficulties and worries in life. Through this song, Eddy Kim aims to convey not only the pain of parting but also comfort and empathy for life."

Eddy Kim's new song release comes after a hiatus of about 5 years. After releasing the OST 'Perhaps Love' for the tvN drama 'Memories of The Alhambra' in January 2019, he suspended his activities. In 2019, he faced charges related to the distribution of obscene materials and received a deferred prosecution decision in 2020.

Eddy Kim underwent police investigation for allegations of distributing obscene materials under the Information and Communication Network Act in 2019. The prosecution, considering that Eddy Kim's act of distributing obscene materials occurred only once and taking into account his deep reflection, decided on a deferred prosecution.

Mystic Story, Eddy Kim's agency, explained to Newsen on March 6, 2020, "Eddy Kim underwent a police investigation for allegations of distributing obscene materials at the end of March 2019. Subsequently, he was sent to the prosecution with the prosecution opinion and ultimately received a deferred prosecution decision."

They further stated, "While Eddy Kim did not personally shoot or distribute illegal videos, it was confirmed that he uploaded one captured image online. During the investigation, it was also confirmed that the chat room Eddy Kim was involved in was a separate chat room gathered as a hobby, unrelated to the problematic chat room that shared illegal filming materials."

The agency concluded, "Regardless of the content, Eddy Kim acknowledges that such behavior was reckless, and he deeply reflects on it. We sincerely apologize to those who may have been disappointed. In the future, Eddy Kim will strive to act with a heavy sense of responsibility and caution. We apologize once again for causing concern."

theqoo

-Yeah, it's not getting any better.

-"Although Eddy Kim did not directly film or distribute illegal videos, he confirmed to have uploaded one image captured online, leading to a police investigation. In connection with this, Mystic Story, Eddy Kim's agency, officially announced in March 2020, 'During the police investigation, it was confirmed that the chatroom Eddy Kim was part of was unrelated to the chatroom where illegal filming materials were shared (by figures like Jung Joon-young), and it was a separate chatroom formed as a hobby.'" I almost misunderstood....

-Close friends coming out ahead of Jung Joon-young's release.

-If you're sorry, why are you coming out?

-Really, all kinds of bastards are making a comeback, huh.

-Is Eddy Kim still with Mystic?

-If only you read the whole content and judge... it's a case like Roy Kim's, and he has admitted his reflection.

-Oh... Yoon Jong-shin, disappointed.

-I think I saw a post about this being an unjust case, right?

-What kind of capture did he upload?

-Don't know who it is, but if the police investigated, there must be some wrongdoing, right?

-Seems like many people don't know that Yoon Jong-shin is just the same kind of person...ㅋㅋㅋ

-Male celebrities in Korea have it easy. If you apologize and come out, it's all good. Female celebrities get branded as trash with a bad image even if they apologize.

Eddy Kim Resumes Activities After 5 Years of Controversy Over Distribution of Obscene Materials... Collaborates with Yoon Jong Shin

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"Former Sexual Offender Jung Joon-young's Close Friends Resuming Activities Ahead of His Release

Jung Joon-young was arrested and indicted in March 2019, following revelations of his involvement in two instances of group sexual assault on an intoxicated woman in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province, in January 2016, and in Daegu in March of the same year. In addition to secretly filming sexual encounters and sharing them with numerous acquaintances in both group and private chat rooms (illegal distribution of filmed materials), Jung Joon-young faced charges.

In November 2019, Jung Joon-young was sentenced to six years in prison in the first trial but appealed the decision. In the second trial held in 2020, the appellate court reduced the sentence to five years, granting a one-year reduction.

Both Jung Joon-young and the prosecution expressed dissatisfaction with the second trial verdict. The Supreme Court, in its appellate review held in September 2020, upheld the five-year prison sentence, consistent with the second trial. As a result, Jung Joon-young concludes his imprisonment on March 20th."

▲ Group Sexual Assault Perpetrator, Choi Jong-hoon

Choi Jong-hoon recently opened a private channel on a paid fan communication platform, recruiting members and greeting them with, "It's been five years since I last greeted you. How have you been? I gained strength from each message. Thank you. I look forward to communicating a lot with you through this channel. I will show you everything and strive to create a bright future," he said.

Public sentiment remains cold. Understandably so, as Choi Jong-hoon is a sex offender charged with group sexual assault on a woman twice while intoxicated in 2016, along with Jung Joon-young. Choi Jong-hoon was sentenced to five years in prison in the first trial in November 2019 but had his sentence reduced to 2 years and 6 months in the appellate trial. After serving a prison term of 2 years and 6 months, he was released in November 2021.

After his release, it seemed he was focusing on religious activities with his mother, but eventually, he laid the groundwork for entertainment industry activities, causing many K-pop fans to furrow their brows.

▲ Burning Sun Scandal: Convicted on 9 Charges, Seungri

Seungri, formerly of the group Big Bang and a close friend of Jung Joon-young in the past, has been enjoying various events and entertainment in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Singapore, and Cambodia. In late 2018, Seungri resigned from the position of an executive director at the club Burning Sun amid a series of suspicions. In March 2019, with mounting controversies surrounding Burning Sun, he announced his departure from the entertainment industry.

In January 2020, Seungri was indicted on a total of 8 charges, including prostitution mediation, violation of the Act on the Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes (embezzlement), embezzlement in the line of duty, violations of the Food Sanitation Act, habitual gambling, and violation of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act. While undergoing military trial after enlisting in March 2020, he faced additional allegations of special assault instruction. In August 2021, he was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in the first trial, including the new charge. Although he appealed, in May 2022, the Supreme Court upheld convictions on all 9 charges. Following the Supreme Court's guilty verdict, he was transferred to a disciplinary labor camp, served 1 year and 6 months, and was released in February of last year.

During the 25th trial held in July 2021, Seungri, unlike his fellow inmates Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon, who were serving time for sexual assault, firmly maintained that he had no connection to the sexual assault case. He claimed not to be a member of the infamous "Jung Joon-young KakaoTalk chatroom" at the center of the controversy but was part of a different group chatroom involving Jung Joon-young and others.

▲ Jung Joon-young's Hidden Camera Scandal Involvement, Yong Junhyung

Another close friend of Jung Joon-young, singer Yong Junhyung, received and shared secretly filmed sexual encounter videos taken by Jung Joon-young in a one-on-one chatroom in 2015, engaging in inappropriate conversations. After three years of controversy, in November 2022, Yong Junhyung resumed his activities by releasing the solo album 'LONER.'

Initially denying the allegations of receiving secretly filmed videos from Jung Joon-young, Yong Junhyung hinted at legal actions, but three days later, he reversed his position, staged a dramatic reversal, and issued an apology. At that time, Yong Junhyung, through his agency, stated, "In late 2015, after having drinks with Jung Joon-young, the next day through a one-on-one chatroom, I found out about the fact that an illicit video was taken. Subsequently, I saw the illicit video shared in the one-on-one chatroom and engaged in inappropriate conversations about it." As a result of this incident, he left Highlight (formerly BEAST), the group he was a part of at the time, in March 2019.

In a press conference for the release of his solo album in November 2022, Yong Junhyung, stated, "I was not a member of any 'group chatroom.' However, I am well aware that there were inappropriate aspects in the conversation at that time. I regret not correcting it immediately. I will strive to greet you only with positive news from now on."

On January 18, he publicly announced a romantic relationship by sharing a date photo with singer HyunA on his official account. On the 19th, through a paid fan community message, Yong Junhyung mentioned, "You might have been surprised by the sudden news. We are doing well, receiving positive energy from each other. I hope you watch over us kindly."

▲ Distribution of Obscene Materials: Singer Eddy Kim

Singer Eddy Kim (real name Kim Jung-hwan) is making a comeback after a five-year hiatus. Producer Yoon Jong-shin, who is affiliated with the same agency Mystic Story, supported Eddy Kim's comeback through his music project 'track by YOON,' collaborating with various artists to showcase a variety of music genres.

In March 2019, Eddy Kim was investigated by the police for violating the Information and Communication Network Act related to the distribution of obscene materials and was subsequently referred to the prosecution. The prosecution decided on a suspended indictment, taking into account Eddy Kim's deep reflection, stating that his act of distributing obscene materials was limited to a single instance.

Although Eddy Kim did not directly film or distribute illegal videos, he confirmed to have uploaded one image captured online, leading to a police investigation. In connection with this, Mystic Story, Eddy Kim's agency, officially announced in March 2020, "During the police investigation, it was confirmed that the chatroom Eddy Kim was part of was unrelated to the chatroom where illegal filming materials were shared (by figures like Jung Joon-young), and it was a separate chatroom formed as a hobby."

The agency further stated, "Regardless of the content, Eddy Kim acknowledges that such behavior was reckless and expresses deep reflection. We sincerely apologize to those who may be disappointed. In the future, Eddy Kim will make efforts to act with a heavy sense of responsibility and prudence. We apologize once again for causing concern."

theqoo

-Why are these dirty guys crawling out again?

-Where are they coming out? Dirty sex offenders. What's Yoon Jong-shin doing? Eddy Kim is hopeless.

-It's really getting disgusting that they're slowly coming out.

-I just hope they all disappear.

-It makes me want to vomit for real.

-Disgusting.

-I had no idea Eddy Kim was involved here... I've been listening to his songs a lot, thoughㅠㅠ

-Didn't Eddy Kim deny all the allegations though?

-What the f*ck, Yoon Jong-shin?

-What about Zico?ㅎ

-These guys are no better than cockroaches...

-Whoa... I had no idea Eddy Kim was also involved in this scandal... Hul..ㅡㅡ

-Seungri was convicted on 9 charges but only served 1 year and 6 months???

From Seungri, Yong Junhyung to Choi Jonghoon, Close Friends Emerging Ahead of Jung Joon-young's Release

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So f*cking pretty

theqoo

-The keyring is cute.

-The bag, doll, and acrylic keyring are cute.

-Everything is so pretty, it's crazy.

-Wow, the beanie, crossbody bag, and keyring are pretty.

-I want the bag and keyring.

-Not a fan, but I want to buy.

-Seriously, I want everything, lol.

-It's all so pretty, I'm having a hard time deciding, lol.

-Damn, everything is pretty.

-It looks usable in real life.

-It's so pretty for everyday use, really beautiful...

-The beanie is pretty.

SHINee Key Just Released His Solo Concert Goods.jpg.

Monday, January 22, 2024

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All participants of the upcoming Mnet survival show 'Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival' have finally been revealed.

On the 21st, the production team of Mnet's 'Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival' ('Build Up'), which will be first broadcasted on January 26, unveiled profile images of all 40 participants on Mnet's official social media accounts.

'Build Up' is a new concept vocal boy group survival show that forms a four-member vocal boy group by combining talented individuals who are confident in vocal skills and passionate about vocals, regardless of genre. With MC Lee Da-hee leading the show, judges such as Lee Seok-hoon, Baekho, Seo Eun-kwang, Solar, Wendy, and Kim Jae-hwan will join together to witness the journey of the birth of the next-generation vocal boy group.

Among the revealed 'Build Up' participants are former DAY6 member Im Junhyeok, AB6IX's Jeon Woong, A.C.E's Lee Dong-hun, WEi's Kang Seok-hwa, JUST B's Bae In, and many familiar faces, including Wumuti, Jay Chang, and Hwanhee, who appeared on 'Boys Planet' last year, eliciting joy from fans.

In addition, the show has hinted at the appearance of talented new faces. Kim Seo-hyung, Kim Sung-jung, Cho Hwan-ji, Choi Ha-ram, Hong Sung-won, and others, including musical actors, idol trainees, and ordinary participants, regardless of genre and experience, have challenged themselves. According to the production team, they have sought hidden talents in various fields, including former singers and skilled individuals in various genres, raising expectations for 'Build Up.' The show will premiere on January 26 at 10:10 PM. 

theqoo

-Junhyuk is appearing on another survival show again... I feel bad for him...

-Even though he was only active with DAY6 for one album, they always attach DAY6 to him every time he appears somewhere, and there are so many people who don't even know if he was a member back then.

-Huh, an AB6IX member? Hasn't he been active and doing well with album releases?

-Oh, AB6IX members are participating in this show?

-There are so many familiar faces.

-Taehwan, fighting!!!

-Is Lee Donghun a member of A.C.E?

-Why did that DAY6 member leave?

-Hul... This sounds amazing...

From former DAY6 member Im Junhyeok to AB6IX's Jeon Woong, a large number of former idol members participate in Mnet's newest survival show, Build Up

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instiz

-How can you defend a sex offender...

-It's disgusting.

-I heard he's not related to the Burning Sun? 

-Yong Jun-hyung wasn't a member of that infamous group chat. He received the video, and he himself admitted it!

-Even overseas fans go to such lengths ㅋㅋㅋ..

-Korean fans who still like him need to reflect...

-Very disappointed.

-I don't exactly remember, but was that the reason he left his group?

-It's fascinating, so fascinating.

-Birds of a feather flock together, so I'm completely disappointed too.

-She has every rights to date whoever she wants, but not a sex offender...

-Was he really involved in Burning Sun? I did see his apology letter. I still can't believe Hyuna is dating him... Is it even real? Was she also close with Jung Joonyoung?

-It was claimed that Junhyung wasn't part of the Jung Joon-young group chat, so if that's the case, did he receive and share videos through personal messages...?

-Even if they were having a secret relationship, it would be problematic enough ; I don't understand why they had to announce their relationship to the public

-I supported her until now, but I can't anymore.

-Isn't it anxious to date someone like that? If I were her, I would be worried about him spreading my photos or stories to friends...? I can't understand.

-As a fan, I want my bias to be happier than anyone else, but even so, who would like someone who dates a person involved in sexual crimes? Could they not have kept their relationship a bit quieter...? A relationship that no one welcomes.

Overseas fans express their dissapointments in HyunA

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I cook cream soup, taste is Coco Loco

Want me your wife, but she is mm, mm, mm

I clean your room, it's so twinkle, twinkle

Want me your wife, but she is mm, mm, mm

Have a big bite, honey (Ah)

It's bad if you spit out your full stomach (Uh)

I'll give you some more, stop wiping your saliva

You're all grown up now

I knew it, so I just made some cake

But that's not enough, pick the cherry on top

Kiss carefully and eat boldly (Ow!)

Tell me how it tastes (Hey)

I cook cream soup, taste is Coco Loco

Want me your wife, but she is mm, mm, mm

I clean your room, it's so twinkle, twinklе

Want me your wife, but she is mm, mm, mm

Mm, mm, mm

It's a ddub, ddub, ddub

Littlе touch on my tongue

You're so brr, brr, brr (Ah), ha-ha

Ah, you can wipe it everywhere

But don't touch delicate lips

From head to toe, just chop, chop, chop

If you get it now, you should try it now

If do it well, I'll sing a great song

I'm gonna dance beautifully like a mermaid in the sea

If do it well, it would be full for this meal

Swallow it deeper because I feel good

I cook cream soup, taste is Coco Loco

Want me your wife, but she is mm, mm, mm

I clean your room, it's so twinkle, twinkle

Want me your wife, but she is mm, mm, mm

Wife, I make you feel so high

I make you feel like lie

But I don't wanna

Wife, wife, wife, wife

Wife, I make you feel so high

I make you feel like lie

But I don't wanna

Wife, wife, wife, wife

instiz

-If it had an age restriction, I might have listened to it as a seriously spicy and provocative song. However, since they clearly knew it was age-restricted but deliberately didn't label it as such for the sake of noise marketing, it's just a low-quality song.

-Wow... In that case, it should clearly be for those 19 and above. It's the worst to think that little kids might imitate this without knowing anythingㅠ Thank you for letting me know.

-The song is good, and the lyrics can be somewhat sexual, but I don't see any issues. I don't understand why this passed the review... Isn't it more of an issue with the review than with the kids??

-How can anyone interpret this as not being for 19 and above...? I can only interpret it as 19 and above; my brain must be rotten.

-Just by reading the lyrics, it seems very provocative... Considering they are a group popular among young kids, it's terrifying to think that they might dance and sing along, not knowing the meaning, just like the "Queenka" 

-It's dreadful to think about elementary school students singing along to this song, regardless of the lyrics.

-It looks like they are using noise marketing in this way; they might not be aware of the negative impact on their image

-It would have been good if they had put an age restriction of 19, I'm worried that kids might sing along.

-The song is good, but please don't let young kids listen to it...

Lyrics from G-IDLE's controversial pre-release song "Wife"

 

Summary: A man, accompanied by a boy, goes to a restaurant and expresses hunger. He orders two children's meals, but the waiter informs him that adults must order from the adult menu due to restaurant rules. The man argues that the children's meals are cheaper and questions the problem with it. When the employee insists on the rule, the man decides that his son will eat two children's meals, and eventually, they order the two children's meals.

Controversy arises between whether the man is unreasonable or if the restaurant employee lacks flexibility. 

instiz

-If I were the owner, I would take orders without much thought and serve. I would appreciate the guest just for coming to the restaurant, and it's nice that the guest can fill up with a simple children's menu.

-If the restaurant says it's against the rules for discipline, you should understand and accept it.

-If you don't like it, just leave.

-The purpose of children's menus is probably to attract adult customers and sell with a minimal margin. There are basic costs such as labor and management expenses included in the children's menu, so it's difficult to see it as selling cheaply just because the quantity is small. If you don't like the store policy, you can simply choose not to buy. It's not about begging for it. If the store loses customers with this policy, the owner will have to handle it, of course.

-Regardless of the controversy, I sometimes order children's food at restaurants because it's small, but most of the time they refuse itㅠㅠ.....

-You should follow the store rules.

-1111 Strange... If you only want to eat as much as you want, go to a buffet or eat at home. Each store has a set portion, and the children's menu is naturally created for children. 

-I'm more inclined to agree with #1. The customer took advantage of a loophole in the restaurant's rules to order the wrong thing. Restaurants have the right to set their own rules and regulations, and customers are expected to respect them. The children's menu is for children, and the prices are set accordingly. When an adult tries to take advantage of the children's menu, they are disrespecting those rules. In fact, the dad cheated by ordering the children's menu and then breaking his promise that he wouldn't eat it. In the first place, the kids' menu is priced and portioned appropriately for children. When an adult orders from the kids' menu, they're ignoring the restaurant's pricing policy, and the restaurant could lose money by giving in to all these requests. And I think the employee was just following the rules. If you're just an employee and you don't follow the restaurant's rules and there's a problem down the road, you're the one to blame. When the dad wanted to order the kids' menu, the employee was legitimately following the rules. Rather than being inflexible, she was following the rules.

An Instagram Reels creating controversy with 20 million views is making headlines in overseas