Saturday, February 17, 2024

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 "Thank you~ F*ck"

"Thank you" and "F*ck". They're contrasting words. Did one person say this? Fans are still divided. Some heard it as 'F*ck', while others speculated '(9) half past nine'.
(NB: F*ck in Korean is 씨발/Ssi-bal and half past nine is 아홉시반/A-hob-si-ban)

'Zero Base One' Kim Ji-woong has been engulfed in swearing allegations. It's said that he cursed during a video call with fans. He emphasized that it's not true. There are those who heard the swearing, but no one knows who said it.

Wake One's side stated, "We will go through confirmation procedures such as digital media forensic analysis. We will clearly determine the truth." However, the controversy didn't die down.

Fan K, who uploaded the video, appealed, "Even with clear video evidence, are you issuing an official statement denying it only verbally? It's unfair and distressing." The battle over the truth continued.

What's needed now is an objective analysis. 'Dispatch' obtained a voice analysis report on Kim Ji-woong conducted by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation. It's been summarized based on expert opinions.

(The expert is Lee XX, Ph.D. He has conducted evaluations for about 30 years at the National Institute of Scientific Investigation. He currently runs a private evaluation company.)


#What was said? (Pronunciation Analysis)

The event involves randomly selecting 30 album buyers of 'Zero Base One' for a video call. It took place at the 'Wake One' office on the 27th of last month. Each member talked for about 1 minute and 30 seconds with one fan.

There are two pieces of evidence. Firstly, a video K shared on social media. It's 95.6MB, 3 seconds long. The segment was divided into three parts: A (F1~F5), B (F6~F8), and C (F9~F12).

Secondly, CCTV footage recorded during the event. It compares Kim Ji-woong's mouth movements in the CCTV footage with the voice in the fan's video.

Pronunciation was analyzed using formants. Formants refer to resonant frequencies occurring in the vocal tract. It's a method of analyzing vocal tract imprints by examining sound frequencies. 

The results of the vocal tract analysis are as follows: A segment was identified as "Thank you," B segment as "voiceless consonant + F*ck," and C segment as "seems strange or seems suspicious".


#Who said it? (Speaker Analysis)

So, who said it? K presumed it was Kim Ji-woong. If we judge based on the video, the A segment indeed matches Kim Ji-woong. However, the issue lies with the B segment, which was obscured by the screen (presumably by covering the phone or by a staff member's hand).

The expert analyzed the speaker based on the frequency (pitch) of each segment. They examined the vocal tract's range from low to high frequencies, dividing it into different areas.

First, the A segment. The doctor concluded, "It is presumed to be the voice of the same person recorded in the situation. (Kim Ji-woong's) mouth movement and the formant voice production of segment A coincide," determining Kim Ji-woong as the speaker.

The crux lies with the B segment. It should be observed between the low-frequency range (1957 Hz) and ε and α, higher frequencies. It appears to be a similar vocal tract area. In other words, it signifies the voice of one person.

However, it cannot be definitively concluded that it's Kim Ji-woong's voice. The expert stated, "It's impossible to confirm the person (Kim Ji-woong) speaking in the fan video," and remarked, "It's difficult to determine the speaker of the B segment voice," which also applies to the C segment.


#Is it Kim Ji-woong? (Tampering Analysis)

What if we look at the segments together? The waveform of the A-B connection was examined. There were no distortions in pitch and height in the A-B 'connected part'. This indicates a continuous recording situation.

However, different values appeared in the 'frequency response waveform'. At this point, the pitch and height were different. The expert concluded, "The voice of segments A-B appears to be different speakers with different voices."

The B-C segment was also recorded continuously. However, once again, the frequency response waveform was different. The pitch and height did not match.

The analyst viewed segments A-B and B-C as 'different speakers, different voices'. They stated, "The pronunciation of segments A and C appears to be digitally altered to the original voice through 'pitch processing'." 

"The pronunciation of segment B is relatively clear and distinct from segments A and C. Through vocal tract analysis, it is determined that segment B was intentionally recorded without pitch processing to maximize the focus on 'F*ck ' for the listeners."

The expert analyzed, "Judging from the shake in the fan video and the movement of the filmed subject (person, phone, etc.), it appears to have been filmed with another device," and stated, "Segment B was recorded by an externally inserted voice."


#The Situation of That Day (On-site Staff Interview)

The CCTV footage, which captured both the fan video and the events of the day, was compared side by side on the same timeline. However, discerning Kim Ji-woong's mouth movements was difficult as they were obscured by the head of the member next to him.

'Dispatch' also interviewed staff member Mr. D who was present at the scene. Each artist was assigned one staff member for the event. Mr. D was in charge of Kim Ji-woong. He is an employee of a record company.

Kim Ji-woong was seated as the fourth person from the right out of nine. Mr. D was seated right in front of Kim Ji-woong. Both of them were simultaneously connected to earphones, listening to the conversation in real-time together. (This was a precautionary measure in case of any unforeseen circumstances, such as the need for interpretation staff.)

He stated, "I don't remember the exact content of the conversation with K," but emphasized, "However, I can definitely say that Kim Ji-woong did not swear. I didn't hear anything."

In particular, the members were seated close to each other. When one member finished the call, they would pass the phone to the next member. Even after Kim Ji-woong's call ended, the member next to him continued their call.

He mentioned, "Another artist was continuously video-calling right next to us," and said, "It wasn't a situation where swearing could occur. There was no opportunity for it, and I didn't hear anything."


#Summary 

① The identified voices are A (Thank you), B (Voiceless consonant + F*ck), C (Seems strange or seems suspicious).

② In the fan video, the pitch of the A segment was manipulated during production to emphasize the pronunciation of 'F*ck'. It is judged that the pitch was also manipulated in the C segment.

③ The pitch and height discerned in the frequency response waveforms of the A-B and B-C segments were different. Therefore, it indicates different speakers and voices.

④ The A-B-C segments were recorded consecutively. Considering the filming conditions of the fan video, there is a possibility that 'F*ck' was recorded externally.

⑤ Upon reviewing the CCTV footage, no peculiarities were observed in Kim Ji-woong's mouth movements. The fan video cannot exclude the possibility of mixed surrounding voices. Therefore, it cannot be determined whether 'F*ck' was spoken by Kim Ji-woong.

theqoo

-Originally,  they could have honestly apologized, clarified any misunderstandings, and cleanly ended it. With that attitude, fans wouldn't keep causing trouble in the future. Why do they keep stumbling?

-Yeah, there will never be an apology, no member withdrawal or hiatus. Only the fans are really suffering, seriously.

-If they had just apologized at first, it would have been forgotten. Now it's making me remember it againㅋㅋㅋ

-F*** really... why does this happen every time the lights go out? Wake One, I can't enjoy fangirling because of stress... Did they apologize to the person involved...?

-The fans are the ones suffering the most. The management company is really mishandling things...

-They probably expect us to believe this, right...?

-Regardless of who did it, swearing definitely occurred, and the fans heard it, so shouldn't an apology come first??

-Is it possible that there's a staff member swearing right next to the artist?

-So, they're saying it's true that someone swore? But there are only members and staff there, right??

-Then was it a ghost??;; Is it that hard to just apologize?

-Just apologize and cover it up, the company really can't handle its job, what are they going to do if the fans raise their voices in protest?


"The word F*ck was said with a different voice"... Zero Base One Kim Ji-woong, obtained voice analysis report

Friday, February 16, 2024

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There was a reaction like "Is it okay for someone advocating for women's rights to take such photos? Why expose your chest, hypocrite!" when Emma Watson took this photoshoot.

In an interview, she said, "Every time something like this happens, it makes me realize how many misunderstandings and prejudices there are about feminism. Feminism is about giving women the freedom of choice, it's not some kind of oppressive force aimed at other women! Feminism is about freedom and liberation, about equality. I really don't understand how my tits have anything to do with all of this."

theqoo

-Exactly, it's about giving people choices.

-So if I enjoy doing a strip show and call it freedom of expression, does that become feminism too? It's too complicated, I really don't know.

-It's not sexualization, right? Why is there even a debate about this? If you're going to argue like that, then aren't the Kardashians also being independent by doing what they do, and isn't Kanye's current girlfriend also exercising her freedom by going around naked?

-Feminism is about giving women the freedom of choice. That's true, but I'm still not fully grasping the concept, so I sometimes get confused.

-It's not meant to be mocking; I'm genuinely confused. If making money through exposure isn't sexualization, then what is it?

-The freedom to expose is just too funny, I don't even know what they're talking about.

-Feminism is really difficult, huh?

-It's just about doing what one wants. Men and women have different body shapes, so naturally, not everyone can go around exposing themselves like men. Does one have to undress to be confident, achieve gender equality, and become free? Exposing oneself doesn't equal feminism.

-Everyone just lives the way they want to. Right and wrong depend on perspective.

-Should we really treat sexualization so negatively, like something taboo?

Emma Watson addressed the criticism she faced for taking a photoshoot exposing her chest in an interview

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90 -> 57 -> 22


theqoo

-Is this her first soft song?

-The song is cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I didn't know Bibi was good at singing... Why did I think she was a rapper?

-I heard it on the radio by chance, and now I can't stop listening to it. Bibi's voice is so good.

-I didn't expect this kind of song to be so perfect. So good.

-The song is good, personally I prefer the live version thoughㅡ

-The song is really good, and the music video is cute too.

-I know the latest trend to have short songs, but it's a shame. I want to listen to a 3-minute version.

-If it ranks high on the charts, I hope she would release a longer version. 

-I was shocked by the content and lyrics of the music video, so I looked up the creditsㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Jang Ki-ha is a funny personㅋㅋㅋㅋ This is so goodㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I wasn't into Bibi's concept before, but this song is really good.

-The song is so cuteㅎㅎㅎ

-The song is good, it's also comforting to the ears.

-She looks like Winter.

-The song is good, but I can't watch the music video because of the ratsㅎ It gives me chills.

Bibi's new song, Bam Yang Gang, Melon Daily Trendㄷㄷㄷ.jpg

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The band DAY6 will return as a full group next month.

According to the investigation results of the 16th local newspaper, DAY6 will make a comeback as a full group in the middle of next month. Currently, DAY6 is in the process of filming a new music video in anticipation of their comeback.

DAY6's full group comeback comes after a hiatus of about three years since the release of their mini 7th album 'The Book of Us: Negentropy - Chaos swallowed up in love' in April 2021.

Since the release of that album, DAY6 members, starting with member Sungjin in the same year, have entered military service one by one, continuing their military service. They concluded their military service with the discharge of Wonpil, who was the last member to enlist within the team, in November of last year. Anticipation is high for this comeback as it marks DAY6's first full group album since completing their military service.

Another reason why expectations are high for DAY6's comeback is their strong fandom and popularity, as evidenced by chart reversals with songs like 'You Were Beautiful' and 'Letting Go' during their military service. Fans are eager to see what kind of music DAY6, who has cultivated their own musical color with self-composed songs over the past three years, will present in their comeback.

theqoo

-Wow, March!

-When will Sungjin release a solo album?

-Finally!!!!!!!

-This is great, looking forward to the songs.

-Wow, I've been listening to DAY6 songs a lot these days and I'm so excitedㅋㅋㅋ

-I thought it would be around April but March!!! So good!!!!! Why does February have 29 days this year...

-Please give us a song like 'Hurt Road' or 'Letting Go' ㅠㅠㅠ

-I think everyone has high expectations ㅜㅜ I hope the song is good and they would perform a lot at outdoor festivals this year...

-Wow, congratulations on the full group comeback! I discovered many songs during their hiatus, so I want to attend a DAY6 concert

-They're making a comeback faster than expectedㅋㅋㅋ They must have been super busyㅋㅋㅋ Looking forward to the song... I've been listening to a lot of DAY6 songs on repeat on Spotify latelyㅋㅋㅋ

-DAY6... They work so hard... Thank you🥳🥳🥳 I'll listen to it endlessly when it comes out, because I'm thankful🥳🥳🥳 Ahhhh, so excited🥳🥳🥳

DAY6, having finished their military service, is set for a full group comeback in March

Thursday, February 15, 2024

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 He looks like a completely different person here because of the hair...


instiz

-That hair looks so much better than the one he debuted with. I need to talk to the person who styled his hair for his debut. 

-Normally, the thicker your hair, the longer it should be for it to look more voluminous. Just chopping it off like that is, frankly, a disaster.

-But wait, didn't anyone else think that hairstyle was cool? It made him look youthful, and I fell for it because it looked uniqueㅋㅋㅋ

-Seriously, if he had grown it out like that and styled it, it would've been awesome. Right now, it feels like he cut the hair too carelessly, but it gives off an elementary school student vibe, so cuteㅋㅋㅋ

-Is that Won Bin next to him...? Wow

-But isn't the spiky hair cute?

-I'm from another fandom, but Sohee's hair is so unique that it stays in my memory right away...!

-Sohee looks like a Disney character... Going for a unique vibe seems like a smarter strategyㅋㅋㅋ

-Wow, with eyebrows and hair like that, he looks so gorgeous. He looks totally different.

-The guy on his left looks like the mixture of Jaejoong and Joo Haknyeon...

Was this how SM Ent intended to debut Sohee?

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These screen captures suck, her eyes actually look larger in the video...




instiz

-Wow

-Celebrities are different..

-Isn't she wearing contacts?

-Wow.. She looks like a Manhwa characterㅋㅋㅋ

-Seriously, her natural face is the prettiest

-Sakura's eyes are really big

-Her eyes are so big and beautiful

-Wow, I don't think the lenses Sakura wears would fit my eyes^^

-Kura's eyesight isn't good, so she wears lenses for video shoots. I always think about it, but her eyes are really big, so it's fascinatingㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Wow, seriously, her eyes are twice the size of mine

-Her eyes are bigger than her lipsㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Sakura and Yuna are the female idols who really have incredibly large eyes...

-Seriously, it's like she used Snow filters..

-Even if you use Snow filters, it's probably hard to come out like that. I'm envious

-Wow... Her eyes are the only thing I can see...

Sakura is completely bare faced and yet her eyes look unbelievably large

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 The new album, set to be released on 2/20, has two title tracks,

but based on the teasers released so far, fans are divided on which one is the 'main title' track...

and both of them even have music videos.

1. Shopper



2. Holssi




What do you guys think?
Personally, I prefer Holssi.

theqoo

-Just both of them seem like the main title track... Personally, I think Holssi fits my tasteㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Definitely Holssi for me.

-Considering the concept is a shopping list, it might be Shopper.

-How many music videos are there? Is the one with Tang Wei and V different?

-Shopper gives more of a main title track vibe.

-When I listened to the teasers, Holssi seemed more to my taste.

-I prefer Shopper.

-I just love both of themㅠㅠ

-It feels like Shopper, but Holssi is better.

-The main title is Shopper!!!! First of all, the concept is shopping, and Shopper is being released on the same day, right?! Shopper is just like Lilac, while Holssi is like Coin.

-It seems like it'll be Shopper.

IU's recent title songs causing divided opinions among fans.jpg

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She just graduated from elementary schoolㄷㄷ 

Pann
[+233][-23]

1. [+77][-1] At that age, she probably hadn't even seen Frozen.

2. [+58][-1] It's my first time seeing an idol graduating from elementary school since NCT's Jisung. 

3. [+46][-1] She doesn't look like an elementary school student, but when I searched it up, she is indeed a childㅋㅋㅋ

4. [+39][-12] How can elementary school graduation photos come out like that... So pretty! Even people who grew up to be beautiful didn't look that great in elementary school, but she looks so pretty.

5. [+11][-0] I thought something about that picture looked strange. It turns out it's because they put on makeup on an elementary school student; because of the makeup, she looks older than her actual age.

6. [+10][-0] It would have been better if she debuted after getting a little older and joining a good agency... She seemed to have enough potential. Still, it's fortunate that the contract is only for two and a half years, unlike Classy.

7. [+10][-0] Instead of looking more mature than her actual age. I'm more surprised to see the graduation photo like that, wearing a gown and a graduation cap... I thought she was graduating from college...

8. [+8][-0] She still looks like a child. It feels strange for me to see a child trying to act like an adult in front of the camera... Just wait a little longer to grow up.

9. [+8][-0] I think I understand why people say elementary school students look prettier without makeup.

10. [+8][-0] Wait, but these days, do elementary school graduates wear graduation caps?????

An idol whose graduation photo recently surfaced online

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She looks exactly the same as she does now..

pann
[+125][-22]

1. [+29][-2] Nothing has changed.

2. [+23][-4] Even back then, her chubby cheeks were cute...ㅜ

3. [+12][-2] This is the photo that surfaced today... So, the time gap between the main photo and this one is nearly 10 years, it's unbelievable.

4. [+9][-3] Ah, so freaking cute cute. Even her chubby expression is lovely.

5. [+9][-1] Why is this photo so cute? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Even her sitting pose and blank expression are like that ㅋㅋㅋㅋ She's really cute like a child, Kim Jennie.

6. [+9][-0] Jennie used to wear that tee a lot before and during her early debut days.


7. [+8][-0] Are you sure that photo wasn't taken just yesterday?ㅋㅋㅋ

8. [+8][-0] Even if you say it's a recent photo, I'd believe it.. Looks exactly the same.

9. [+7][-0] Wow, isn't that just a recent photo? She looks exactly the same

10. [+6][-0] For those who haven't had plastic surgery, their bare faces look exactly the same as beforeㅜㅜ

Newly surfaced pre-debut photos of Jennie