Thursday, March 21, 2024

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Today, the 2023 YG Entertainment business report was disclosed by the Financial Supervisory Service.

In the intangible assets section, it appears that YG acquired a new exclusive contract fee of 41,185,000,000 KRW in 2023. This indicates that YG Entertainment signed new exclusive contracts with artists in 2023, resulting in an acquisition of approximately 412 billion KRW in exclusive contract fees. Most of this amount is presumed to be related to re-signing Blackpink and possibly signing a new exclusive contract with Baby Monster.

By examining the list of artists below, it may be possible to determine who signed new exclusive contracts with YG or who re-signed with them in 2023.

Among the contracts signed last year, the only ones I know are Blackpink and Beomons, so I estimate that Blackpink's re-signing fee alone would exceed 300 billion KRW.

Considering an annual depreciation of 55 billion KRW, I predict the re-signing contracts to be for 7 years.


theqoo

-If it's 100 billion each for 7 years, they're definitely going to do group activities

-It's not surprising, especially since Blackpink earns a lot from their tours. Their previous tours were successful, so I'm really looking forward to the next one.

-Wow, 100 billion per member plus the freedom for individual activities, this is a really good deal for Blackpink.

-They really fit well with YG.

-Re-signing for 7 years?? Wow.

-It's not that long since it's only for the group; individual contracts are separate, so it's not really that long~ Even though they re-signed last year, this year might be focused more on individual activities rather than group activities, so it's expected that they won't be active for all 7 years.

-Wow, there's going to be a lot of group activitiesㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I'm so excitedㅠㅠ Let's see Blackpink oftenㅠㅠ

-I guess they calculated the profits from the tour well and re-signed.

-Looking forward to their group activities. Please come back often.

-Blackpink deserves it, considering the revenue they generate from tours.

-If it's Blackpink, 100 billion per member seems reasonable considering the revenue they generate from the tours...

-They probably earned over 500 billion won from the tour. I heard that Blackpink was in the top 10 worldwide. Next, they'll probably earn even more than this.

-YG doesn't have many singers compared to what I thought? They better bet everything on Baby Monster.

-It's natural that it costs a lot to keep Blackpink.

-It's possible for Blackpink. 7 years is too long, but I'm happy because I want to see them as a complete group for a long time ㅋㅋ

-I'm just waiting for a new album ㅠㅠ

It seems like Blackpink has re-signed with YG for around 100 billion won per member

 

A user expressed their frustration on an online community, saying, "I opened up a Tanghulu shop last June and enjoyed it, but the trend ended after just nine months. I tried selling strawberry mochi with the hope of holding onto something, but who even eats strawberry mochi these days? I foolishly paid money to learn for nothing. Even the shop owners I know, who trained more than five people, say they can't even sell ten in a day. I hope there won't be any more people going to learn."

Furthermore, they complained, "Fruit prices are already high, and I have a lot on my mind these days. I opened a Tanghulu shop, but I'm not making any sales, and I don't even have a refund for the deposit."

Upon hearing this news, netizens reacted with comments such as, "A Tanghuru shop opened near my house too, but it attracted only flies," "I knew it wouldn't last long," "It's really sad," "How about trying different options?"

theqoo

-I can totally see why... Fruits are getting really expensive these days

-It would be fine if they lowered the price a bit... Honestly, 4,000 KRW (~$3 USD, ~Rp47.000 IDR) for just six pieces is a bit... expensive...

-Kids don't eat it anymore? For adults, Tanghulu is just something they tried once because it was trendy...

-It wasn't meant to be a long-lasting trend from the start...

-I used to buy them but now I'm afraid of gaining weight, so I don't eat them.

-It's expensive + because of diabetes...

-I want to eat it, but it's expensive, so I'm holding back ㅠㅠ

-I'll buy it if it's 1,500 to 2,000 KRW (~$1 to $1,50 USD, ~Rp17.000 to Rp23,000 IDR)

-I have to try it at least once before it disappears, but I can't because of bracesㅠㅠㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Tried it once and won't eat it again.

-Teenagers, the target audience, don't care about sugar-related issues. I think they just no longer interested because it's too expensive and sweet.

-Wasn't it something predictable...?

-I tried it for the first time last week, but I probably won't spend money to buy it again...

-I'm not craving it because it's winter, but I'll probably eat it again when it gets warmer.

-I'm afraid of getting diabetes


Tanghulu Shop Owner Struggles to Sell Even 10 a Day After the Trend Ends in Just Nine Months

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The controversies surrounding Hyeri, Ryu Junyeol, and Han Sohee's romantic relationships are far from over. On the 21st, some acquaintances who've been watching Hyeri and Ryu Junyeol's relationship for a long time talked about it in interviews. 

Earlier, Hyeri had stated, "In November last year, articles came out about ending an 8-year relationship. It wasn't a decision made in a short period, and even after the breakup articles, we talked about discussing it further. However, we haven't had any contact or meetings since that conversation." With this statement, there's a suspicion that Ryu Junyeol did not clearly end things with Hyeri before moving on to Han So Hee.

In relation to this, a close acquaintance stated that "the two only met once last year. They didn't delay the announcement of their breakup," implying that there was no possibility of reconciliation between them.

An acquaintance interpreted Hyeri's statement of "Let's talk about it more" as not meaning "Let's start over. I'll contact you. Wait for me." An acquaintance stated, "Hyeri probably knows that 'Let's talk about it more' is just a formality."

Although the interview was conducted by an anonymous figure claiming to be a friend of Ryu Jun Yeol and Hyeri, it seems like they're more on Ryu Jun Yeol's side.

theqoo

-I'm really disappointed in Ryu Junyeol

-If they only met once last year, I think it's very clear that they had already broken up. It's not like they're in a long-distance relationship anyway. I mean, what kind of couple only meets up once a year?

-That acquaintance talks as if they were the one who experienced it...

-Why is that acquaintance making assumptions about Hyeri's feelings?

-Please stay out of this if you're only a third party. What the hell do they know to be running their mouth like that?

-Who on earth is that acquaintance??ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Leave Hyeri alone

-Why is that acquaintance doing interviews?? It's not like they were the one in that relationship;;

-If they only met once last year, wouldn't that mean they broke up?

-Is it possible for an acquaintance to know more than the people involved?ㅋㅋㅋ Even if that acquaintance is a mutual friend of Hyeri and Ryu Junyeol, they would need to know both sides' perspectives and the situation itself to speak out. If they're really friends, they should know when to stay quiet.

-The more you see, the more you realize how pathetic Ryu Jun Yeol isㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ He acts exactly as he looks.

-It would all end if everyone just stayed quiet, why do they keep stirring things up?

-Why is the acquaintance speaking as if they were directly involved?

-If that acquaintance is just a 'friend', how do they know how many times Hyeri and Ryu Junyeol met or contacted each other?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Let's see who this 'acquaintance' isㅋㅋㅋㅋ Their last name isn't Ryu, right?

-The acquaintance can make up anything, who knows if it was really just once.

-What does the acquaintance know? Mind your own business.

Hyeri Knew Everything? An Acquaintance Receives Backlash for Taking Ryu Junyeol's Side

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Son Yejin x Hyunbin
Wook Dong x Yoo Gong
 
They're on a double date
Have fun~^^

theqoo

-There was another couple who went to the baseball game, right?? Jisung and Lee Boyoung

-They even wore matching outfits. They look really good together. 

-Seriously, though... Why did they wear matching outfits, unlike the actual married couple?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-They're even wearing couple shirtsㅋㅋㅋ

-Why does it feel so awkward (to me) to see Hyunbin and Gong Yoo in one frameㅋㅋㅋㅋ it feels like some clash of worlds...

-They're making it too obvious by wearing couple shirtsㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Are they on a double date?

-They look like a couple more than the actual couple~~

-Are Gong Yoo and Hyunbin close?!

-It's definitely a double dateㅋㅋㅋㅋ They look so good together...

-In the end, Goblin and the Grim Reaper became a coupleㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Goblin, the Grim Reaper, a North Korean soldier, and a Noona who buys meals...

-I think it's a very rude joke;;
 ㄴDon't be a party pooper, just laugh.

Two celebrity couples attended the baseball game today

 

Korea University announced that it will deduct up to 20 points from applicants with a history of school violence discipline in next year's college admissions.

Kim Dongwon, the president of Korea University, stated in a press conference held today (21st), "We will clearly penalize because the ideal qualities of empathy, leadership, and community consciousness are different," revealing this policy.

President Kim said, "Currently, even a 0.1 point difference could determine acceptance or rejection, so deducting 20 points would practically make admission impossible."

Yesterday (20th), Korea University held a faculty meeting and passed a resolution to deduct 20 points out of 1,010 points for regular admission applicants who received disciplinary actions of forced transfer (8th) or expulsion (9th) due to school violence in the 2025 admissions.

For the same issue, it is planned to qualitatively reflect on the applicants in the community competency area for rolling admissions. 

Korea University plans to apply a deduction of 20 points for 8th (forced transfer) and 9th (expulsion). Following this, disciplinary actions corresponding to 6th (suspension) and 7th (class change) also entail significant deductions, making it difficult for acceptance.

theqoo

-That's good. School bullies deserve worse than that. 

-I'm wishing misfortune upon the lives of school bullies. 

-Students who are forced to transfer or get expelled are seriously messed up. It would be even better if they are not allowed to apply to any university nationwideㅎ

-This is right.

-I think every school should be like this. If you're not human, what's the point of going to college?

-It's good, but... Parents will probably sue teachers like crazy to avoid their kids being labeled as school bullies.

-Oh... There's a kid from a juvenile detention center in my school. He probably won't make it throughㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Parents will probably sue teachers even more aggressively.

-The workload for teachers will probably increase... It's obvious they'll start nitpicking on students they don't like and report them for school violence.

-There was an incident where the perpetrator was rich and the victim was poor, and they tried to disguise the victim as the perpetrator. Now they're probably going to go even further to screw their future.

Korea University to Deduct up to 20 Points for School Violence from Next Year... "Practically Impossible for Admission"

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'You guys shouldn't cancel your subscription to my Weverse channel, seriously...~ I would be really upset if the number of members drops...ㅜ'ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Where else would we go? We're just kidding...

theqoo

-Handsome men will still look handsome even with their hair shaved off like that...

-I mean... He looks so adorable with his hair shaved like that, so where else would fans go?

-Why is he so... round?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-What the heck... He looks really handsome

-I don't think he has to worry about thatㅋㅋㅋㅋ He looks so adorable...

-I heard the number of members increased after he posted those pictures though. Why is he doubting himself...

-I couldn't imagine how he looks like with his hair shaved. But he actually looks okay! Well, handsome men will always look handsome no matter what they doㅋㅋㅋ

-Why would we leave you and go...

-He looks so f*cking cute...

-I mean... The way he worries about that itself is so adorableㅋㅋㅋ

-Hair is not important when it comes to handsome men...

-Don't worry... You actually look very cute...

-This is really cute, but it's also really sad... Come back quickly, Minhyun-ahㅠㅠ

-As someone who has been a fan since his debut, this feels really strangeㅜㅜ Minhyun enlisting in the military...ㅜㅜ Stay safe and healthy...

-Stay safe... Don't get hurt!

Hwang Minhyun Said He Would Feel Really Sad if Fans Unsubscribed to His Weverse Channel After Seeing His Shaved Head Before Enlisting

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Controversy has arisen over the bag Ryu Junyeol carried at the event. The bag in question is made of calf leather. 

As a Greenpeace ambassador, Ryu Junyeol has actively raised awareness about environmental issues, from conducting interviews on environmental topics to participating in campaigns. Given his vocal advocacy on these matters, the use of a calf skin bag in Ryu Junyeol's attire has drawn attention and sparked controversy.

Ryu Junyeol admitted in an interview in January this year that he is a golf enthusiast. Golf is often seen as a symbol of land degradation due to the significant consumption of water and energy in golf course construction and maintenance.

This has led to questioning the discrepancy between Ryu Junyeol's role as a Greenpeace ambassador and his current actions.

Calf Skin: Leather from calves less than 6 months old.

theqoo

-Regardless of the controversy, it terrifies me to think that bag was made from calves under 6 months oldㅠㅠㅠ

-Disgusting... Leather from calves under 6 months old. I'm sure those calves didn't die from natural causes. 

-That's insane...? Why would he do that?? What kind of mindset does Greenpeace have to use such a person as their ambassador?

-Poor calves...

-Even if those calves died from natural causes, it just feels so wrong to carry around a bag made of calves under 6 months old. If I were him, I wouldn't be able to even touch it. That brand must be insane. 

-But doesn't he have to carry it around because it was sponsored? Celebrities probably don't check each and every material of the products they receive for sponsorshipㅋㅋㅋI'm not a fan of Ryu Junyeol, but this is crossing the lines. Shouldn't we be criticizing the brand instead?

-It's usual for male calves raised for dairy to be slaughtered at 4 to 5 months old, since they have no economic value (It's just like chicks being killed as soon as they hatch). It's understandable that Ryu Junyeol would be criticized for wearing such a product, but the issue of calf slaughter won't be resolved unless the meat-eating or dairy processing industries themselves disappear

-He gets paid to do this, so couldn't he just refuse if he wanted to?

-It's the brand's fault. It's not like they can just ask him, 'Sir, this bag is made from a one-year-old calf leather, would you carry it?'ㅋㅋㅋ

-The brand is the problem here. I don't think the model knew or cared about the material being used. 

-Ryu Junyeol is not a rookie actor, so wouldn't he have a say in choosing the products while participating in the brand's events? If he's an ambassador for Greenpeace, it seems understandable that there would be disappointment in him wearing that product.

Ryu Junyeol Criticized After Spotted With a Calf Leather Bag

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'Love Siblings' Jaehyung
That's what I kept thinking as I watched the show 

theqoo

-I don't see the resemblance, but I think he's very handsome

-I also can see V, Minho, and Seo Kangjoon in his face

-I don't think he resembles Nam Joohyuk, but I can see Gong Yoo in his face...

-My friend just told me exactly the same thing 5 minutes ago

-I can see Gong Yoo and Song Joongki in his face

-Am I the only one who thinks he resembles Song Joongki?ㅠㅠ

-I can see his resemblance to Lee Dongwook as well...

-Gong Yoo + V + Song Joongki

-I think he looks like Gong Yoo and Lee Jihoon. He's the type of person who can't help but be famous.

-He reminds me of Yeo Hwanwoong from Produce 101

-He gives off Eric Nam vibes

-He looks like Eric Nam in the first picture

-He looks like Lee Minki when he smiles

-He's really charming, thoughㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-All my respect to the PD... How did they manage to find him...

-If he was an idol, I'd devote my life for him...

'Love Siblings' Cast Who Resembles Gong Yoo and Nam Joohyuk

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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Han Sohee's dating news with actor Ryu Junyeol has led to the termination of her advertising contract with Lotte Chilsung.

According to Lotte Chilsung on the 20th, Han So-hee's 'Chum Churum' advertising model contract expired in early March. Lotte Chilsung stated, "We did not renew the contract after the one-year term expired," and added, "The next advertising model is undecided."

Han So-hee has been active as the model for 'Chum Churum' since March 2023. At that time, Lotte Chilsung explained the background of selecting her as a model, stating, "We considered Han So-hee's active communication with fans through Instagram."

In addition, NH Nonghyup Bank has also terminated its contract with Han So-hee. According to the industry on this day, NH Nonghyup Bank terminated its advertising model contract with Han So-hee and is known to be actively recruiting a new star model for upcoming promotional shoots. Han Sohee was appointed as a model for NH Nonghyup Bank in 2021, and has been active for three years until earlier this month.

Furthermore, the used car sales platform Hey Dealer has also closed the YouTube advertisement comments section. This is speculated to be due to criticism comments related to the recent controversies.

theqoo

-All of this just because she's dating the wrong guy...

-It's not Han Sohee's fault... Those brands are probably changing their models because it's time...

-I didn't even know she was the model of Chum Churum before reading this article...

-Isn't it because their contracts with Han Sohee already expired...? Why are you making it sound like they terminated their contracts because of the dating news...?

-They terminated their contracts not because Han Sohee did wrong. They just don't want to get involved with celebrities during controversies like this.

-It's because her contracts with those brands are expired...

-Her contracts have expired... This article makes it sound like those brands are firing her...

-In the end, celebrities are just products...

-Well, if I were those brands, I wouldn't want to renew my contract with her too anyway...

-Looks like this reporter really have nothing else to write about...

-She's still rich regardless...

-This article is so maliciously written...

-Honestly, she doesn't suit the bank image... I'm sure she's going to sign another advertising contract anyway. 

NH Nonghyup Bank and Chum Churum Terminates Their Advertising Contract with Han Sohee Amidst Controversies