Saturday, January 27, 2024

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theqoo

-Crazyㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-How to get Minho's attention 101

-At one of their concerts, I made eye contact with him and I was so exhausted that I just followed the rhythm with my kneesㅋㅋㅋ

-It's not even a training campㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-How to catch Minho's attention 101

-How to make eye contact with a singer at a concert 101

-His stamina is crazyㅋㅋ He even worked out in the morning before the concertㅋㅋ After the rehearsal, he performed the main show and then did that during the encore... His stamina is insane.

-This grandma's knees aren't good...

-What's with the finger pointing, seriouslyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It's so funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-And Minho's eyesight is so good that he really spots things well

-There are so many audience members, how did he manage to pick out someone from the crowd like thatㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Seriously, it is too scary..

SHINee's Minho's Reaction to Seeing Fans Not Jumping at the Concert Venue

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I'm happy that they are becoming the third girl group worldwide to reach 20 million followers on Instagram. However, Lia did not leave, she's just temporarily on a hiatus. This leads to some fans wonder if it's necessary to celebrate by posting the latest photos of all four members on Instagram.

ITZY has five members 



theqoo

-Yeah, seriously lacking in sense, it's just ridiculous.

-Yeah, it's not even like Lia's leaving, they're just taking a break.

-They really can't handle simple tasksㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-What if they continue as a 4-member group from now on?

-Maybe they wanted to promote their recent activities?

-It's not just lacking in sense, it's an extreme lack of consideration...

-Hey, this is seriously lacking in sense.

-Just using recent activity photos itself seems lacking in sense... It's the group's Instagram, and 
there are five members...

-It's not like it's a celebration for music video views, they could have used old photos for this...

-I'm an ITZY fan too, but I feel like they lack sensitivity and attention to detail.

-This is not right... I can understand if the post is about the 4-member activities, but it's not. So why exclude a member?

-It's not even a celebration for current activities, it's a group's fan celebration, seems like their thinking is too short-sighted.

-Even if a member is taking a break, it's not like they're relaxing and having fun~~ they're resting, right?

-They can't do a single thing right, and if they do this, the missing member's fans will be really upset too.

-It's not that I dislike this post, it's the incompetent agency that's disliked.

-This is incompetence, isn't it natural for fans to be upset?

-Well... if they do this, fans will be upset.

ITZY's company is senseless

Friday, January 26, 2024

 


In the wake of skyrocketing production costs, the Korean drama industry is facing a crisis marked by schedule reductions and production setbacks.

On January 16, the Korean Drama Production Company Association held a meeting at their Seoul office in Mapo-gu, Sangam-dong, to address these issues. Representatives from drama production companies and broadcast platforms gathered to brainstorm solutions for the vicious cycle of rising production costs and shrinking schedules.

The meeting highlighted the practical difficulties faced by production managers, focusing on the substantial problems arising from the rapid increase in lead actor fees. The industry's downturn poses a significant threat to the core of K-contents, leading stakeholders to recognize the urgency of resolving issues like the rapid rise in total production costs.

A broadcasting company official expressed concerns, stating, "Negotiations with actors often lead to problems, especially regarding lead actors' fees. It's no longer about millions; lead actors are demanding a staggering 1 billion won per episode. With reduced scheduling and production companies forced to meet the demands of lead actors to secure convenient schedules, we find ourselves trapped in a cycle fueling the rise in production costs."

Another production company representative added, "Some star actors limit the broadcasting platform in their contracts, change scripts on-site, or even replace directors. In such situations, it's disheartening for production companies and raises questions about what they truly represent. While production and broadcasting companies expanded the drama market, it seems like only a few actors are reaping the benefits, triggering an unfortunate cycle of rising production costs."

The industry is undergoing a transformation as the influence of domestic broadcasting companies wanes, with a shift towards global OTT platforms like Netflix. Despite a global surge in actor fees, it is challenging for domestic capital to bear the brunt of production costs. The stakeholders acknowledged the lack of a concrete solution to curb the escalating reality of actors casually demanding 2 billion won per episode.

A production company CEO lamented, "Even for our recent projects, we invited actors with casting fees ranging from 400 million to 700 million won per episode. As the hegemony of lead actors' fees intensifies, it becomes difficult to allocate funds for other elements like shooting and art, compromising the overall quality of the production."

To address the issue, there were suggestions to determine actor fees based on factors like production duration, shooting days, and hours rather than a per-episode basis. However, stakeholders acknowledged the complexity of reaching a fair measurement for an actor's reasonable fee.

The challenges extend to the staffing and budgeting aspects, with a 52-hour workweek implementation resulting in increased staff costs. Additionally, expenses for art and CG services have surged.

The Korean Drama Production Company Association emphasized the severity of the situation, revealing that nearly 20 completed projects, with an estimated cost of around 300 billion won, are stranded due to the worsening conditions among broadcasting companies. Urging swift government intervention, they stressed the need for a resolution to prevent significant damage to the industry.

theqoo

-Actors are really shameless, blindly causing a fuss without knowing the consequences; the aftermath will eventually come back to them.

-10 billion won... That's too much.

-This is why TV channels are reducing the number of drama broadcasts.

-Despite taking up most of the production budget, even if the drama doesn't do well, the acting is terrible, and the quality is poor, the actors don't suffer any losses.

-Actors, have a bit of conscience.

-Why is the inflation of actor prices so high, this is not even Hollywood.

-Not for the whole series but per episode???????????? -.-;;;

-10 billion per episode??

-The inflation is because of OTT. However, since the production companies inflated it several times to attract investment for OTT, there is now a backlash as investment in OTT decreases.
10 billion;;;;; Seriously, this is crazy.

-Appearance fees are determined by the market. I don't know what the problem is. The actor is not always popular for a lifetime, and it's up to the production company to sell it as much as they received to OTT. I understand the issue of improving the treatment of supporting actors and staff, but if 10 billion is expensive, don't use it, and compete based on the quality of the work.

-Is it 10 billion won per episode only for the lead actor, not for all cast members per episode?

-At this rate, everything is going to fail.

-The number of episodes is getting shorter, probably because it's expensive per episode. In the past, some people said that long episodes were not popular, but that sounds like an excuse.
Ten billion per episode is really over the top...

-While it's true that the production company brought this upon themselves, it seems like actors, who are just colleagues working together in the drama industry, are taking advantage of their position, sucking the blood out, and only benefiting themselves.

Crisis in the Korean Drama Industry as Actor Fees Soar to 1 Billion Won per Episode, Stirring Debates

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It's currently ranked 1st on Netflix!!!

#ChaeJonghyeop #eyeloveyou 

Starring Fumi Nikaido and Korean actor Chae Jonghyeop

카레 좋아해요?

Do you like curry?

Do you like fried rice?

Do you like omurice?

Then, what about me?

Do you like me?

theqoo

-The female lead's expression seems like it's from a horror movie, but shouldn't she look a bit excited and fluttered?

-The female lead's acting is strange.ㅜㅜ

-The female lead has the ability to hear others' thoughts, but since the male lead is Korean, she can't understand his thoughts even though she can hear themㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Can we watch it on Korean Netflix now???

-Chae Jong-hyeop is cute...

-Fyi, there's a version with subtitles for inner thoughts, and from next week, there will be subtitles attached.

-Wow, I'm suddenly curious about Fumi Nikaido. Japanese dramas have their own conventions. When you see her act in movies, you'll definitely think differently.

-The female lead can't act, right?ㅎ Even in a scene where she should be fluttered, I can't feel that

-This actress has already established herself as a named lead in Japan, and this drama itself is a drama with her as the lead. Even if you say something like acting is not good or visual is not good based on just one clip,ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ there are fans here. Either watch the whole drama and talk or stay silentㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I feel like I'm an old person.. At first glance, I thought it was Kwon Sang-woo.

-I haven't watched the drama yet, but I looked it up because of Chae Jong-hyeop, and people say that the female lead is actually a great actress.

The drama that is currently ranked 1st on Japanese Netflix

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theqoo

-Hobbit...?

-Why does Timothee look like that...?

-What is that ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Looks like two tortoises.

-Why did they make them look like short-necked dolls?

-Ah, I now understand why the reaction isn't good. What is that...

-Why did they make Timothee look like a hobbit??

-The disappeared length of Timothee's neck... the posture is awkward... They could have used a more impressive pose...

-Zendaya came out looking cool thoughㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Even Zendaya doesn't look that good in this picture, but Timothee looks really bad, so relatively, she looks better.

-Is that the best they could do?

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋAre they hobbits or something?

-I don't know both well, but it seems like there's a problem with the editing.

-Where did their necks go?

-They look like completely different people.

Mixed Responses Emerge for "Dune 2" Poster

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"Our Binnie~ Happy Birthday! 💜

Love you and miss you, my brother^^

From MJ~Hyung #ASTRO #AROHA #Happy_Birthday_My_Eternal_Moonbin" 

As soon as it turned 12 o'clock, the eldest hyung's sent his heartfelt message.

'Bin-ah, happy birthday!!ㅎㅎ

Are you doing well?? Today is a day I miss you even more!!

I'm living my life to the fullest these days!! I believe you'll be watching over meㅎㅎ Are you eating well and resting well? Make sure to have seaweed soup today; we don't have many pictures together, should have taken moreㅎㅎ

Wishing you a day happier than anyone else's. Love you, my brother! 😍

#Happy_Birthday_My_Eternal_Moonbin" 

theqoo

-Bin-ah, happy birthday! I miss you.

-Moonbin, I miss you~ Happy birthday! 💜💜

-Just hearing the name Bin makes me teary. Happy birthday, really, I love you a lot. I miss you.

-Bin-ah, happy birthday! I hope you're happy there too. 💜

-Bin-ah, I love you. Happy birthday! 💜

-Bin-ah, happy birthday! Forever love you.

-Happy birthday!! Always shine, Bin-ah.

-Bin-ah, happy birthday! I hope you have a happier day than anyone else today. 💜

-Happy birthday, my eternal moon. ❤️

-Eternal My Moon, Bin-ah, happy birthday! ❤️💜

-Bin-ah, happy birthday! I love you so much. 💜

-Every letter is filled with longing and love. Everyone looks so beautiful. You have to be happy. Aroha too. Bin-ah, happy birthday

-Moon Bin, happy birthday!!! I hope you have a joyful day today.

Today is ASTRO Moonbin's birthday💜

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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