Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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Becomes the first Korean movie to surpass 2M viewers in Vietnam, just 12 days after its release

Becomes the first Korean movie to achieve 2nd place at the box office in Australia, just 2 weeks after its release


Surpasses 2.1M viewers (The highest for any Korean movie so far) in Indonesia, just 26 days after its release. Currently over 2.2M viewers. 

Ranks 2nd place at the box office in Taiwan, just 3 weeks after its release. Earning 67.9 M Taiwan dollars.


Tops the box office in Thailand, just 1 week after its release.

Surpasses 3M viewers in Malaysia, just 2 weeks after its release (The highest for any Korean movie so far).

Even though the content of 'Exhuma' is very Korean, but it still resonates with global viewers. Here are some posts from viewers who are fascinated with the story:


There are tweets that interpret every detail of the movie like this and getting a lot of retweets.

If you read the translated version, you might think, "Do they really understand Korean history and cultural elements like this?"

Plus, thanks to "Exhuma," it's widely known that the shape of South Korea resembles a tigerㅋㅋㅋ


theqoo

-I really enjoyed 'Exhuma' and even watched it several times. I'm curious which parts of the movie resonated with people in these countries? I mean, it's so Korean... Maybe being Korean is universal?

-Wow... 'Exhuma' exceeded 3M viewers in Malaysia? That's crazyㅋㅋㅋ

-How did it get so many viewers in Malaysia?ㅋㅋㅋ

-It's making waves in Southeast Asia...

-This is amazing... Now, they should give us the sequel of 'Exhuma'

-It's fascinating how 'Exhuma' resonates well in Asia...ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Occultism is quite similar everywhere in Asia. We also share similar histories with Southeast Asian countries. Besides, they really like horror movies. 

-I find it really fascinating how foreigners can empathize with this movie. 

-It's both happy and sad that it's popular in Southeast Asia. Maybe they understand the sentiment of the movie because they too have been colonized?

-No way... I'm curious about the reviews.

-Director Jang should be locked up until he comes up with a prequel or sequel of 'Exhuma'

-The director must be sitting on a pile of money right now

-Wow, but unless you're Korean, you wouldn't understand the sentiment of this movieㅋㅋㅋ We might have similar histories with other Asian countries, but Australia...?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-The director must be getting rich.

-I really wanted to see this movie, but I heard it's scary, so I couldn't watch it.ㅠㅠ It seems to be a hit even overseas, ㅠㅠ

-Overall, it's a really well-made movie. It's immersive, fun, and has a good message. And now, it's proven to resonate internationallyㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Malaysia also experienced Japanese colonizationㅠ

-Wow, no way... it's really amazing.

-Wow, this is incredible.

'Exhuma' Achievements in Overseas are Crazy

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1. On May 24th and June 21st, we plan to release double singles in Korea and Japan respectively. 

-The double singles that will be released in May consist of the title track 'How Sweet' and side-track 'Bubble Gum', and their respective instrumentals, totaling 4 tracks. 

-The side-track 'Bubble Gum' that gives off the vibes of spring will be first revealed in Japan as a theme song for a shampoo commercial and a informational program in April.

-The double singles that will be released in June consist of the title track 'Supernatural' and side-track 'Right Now', and their respective instrumentals, totaling 4 tracks. 

-Trough these double singles, New Jeans will officially debut in Japan. Although it's a Japanese single, we will simultaneously distribute it in Korea and globally to increase accessibility to fans. 

-The side-track 'Right Now' will be first revealed in Korea and Japan as a theme song for a commercial in May. 

-New Jeans is planning to engage in music shows by traveling between Korea and Japan, aiming to provide Bunnies with as manny great stages as possible. 

2. Following the release of the double singles, New Jeans will hold a fan meeting, <Bunnies Camp 2024 Tokyo Dome>, on June 26th and 27th. 

-This showcase will announce New Jeans' debut in Japan, marking their first solo performance in Japan at the Tokyo Dome, just 1 year and 11 months after their debut.

With gratitude for having the unprecedented opportunity to hold their first performance in Japan, New Jeans is committed to making the most thorough preparations possible.
New Jeans aims to use this large-scale fan meeting as their stepping stone for the world tour scheduled in 2025. 
ADOR will secure enough tracks for a great performance, while also considering practice time for the members and managing their condition, avoiding overly demanding tour plans and schedules. 
We are doing our best to present better quality performances to fans along with the new album prepared for the second half of the year.

-Regarding <Bunnies Camp 2024 Tokyo Dome>, we will provide detailed information through a separate announcement, so please stay tuned.

We ask for your continued support and anticipation for New Jeans' activities as we embark on new activities in 2024. 

Thank you.

theqoo

-I'm sure New Jeans is going to release a full album in the second half of the year. Currently, they only have about 30 minutes of songs. If they're gonna go on a tour next year, they're gonna have to release a full album. 

-A fan meeting in Tokyo Dome? That's insane...

-Yeah, it's nice to just tell us everything straightforwardly like this...

-Wow... The announcement is so detailedㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I really want to see New Jeans as soon as possible!!

-Wow, they're going to have their first fanmeeting in Tokyo Dome. That's insaneㅋㅋㅋ

-It's very kind of them to release such detailed announcement. I wish my idols would do the same. 

-I'm looking forward to it... Comeback quickly!

-What's a double single?
 ㄴIt means it's similar to how they released Ditto and OMG

-I always look forward to New Jeans' music. Their management style is the first in the K-pop industry, so fascinating. I'm really jealous.

-Are they releasing one version with the same song but with Japanese lyrics and one with Korean lyrics? Or are they just debuting in Japan with Korean lyrics?

-Even if it's a single, I wish they would release it sooner!ㅠㅠ I hope the album they release in the second half of the year would be a full album!

-Their first performance in Japan will be held in Tokyo Dome. And it's not even a concert, but a fan meeting... Wow...

-Just one seat for me for their tour in Korea please...

-They didn't mention it being a full album in the second half of the year, thoughㅠㅠ I want to hear a lot of New Jeans' songs... I wish they released more songs

-This kind of announcement is very unbelievable. It shows how much they respect the fans, which is very nice.

New Jeans' Comeback Announcement (Double Singles in Korea and Japan in May and June + Tokyo Dome Fan Meeting in June + New Album for the Second Half of the Year)

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A staff posted on their Instagram story that the two stars have started filming

(There's also reported to be a set in the US)

The staff also mentioned that Jun Jihyun will start filming at the end of March

Expected to be an 8-episode series titled "Polaris," it's a spy thriller and intense melodrama that tells the story of spies who have lost their identity and are sought after by themselves, incorporating themes like the division between North and South Korea.

Writer: Jung Seo-kyung ("Lady Vengeance," "The Handmaiden," "Decision to Leave," "Mother," "Little Women")

Director: Kim Hee-won ("The Crowned Clown," "Vincenzo," "Little Women")




theqoo

-What?? The two of them are going to star in one drama??

-As a huge fan of 'Little Women', I've been waiting for this day to comeㅠㅠ I love the combination of the writer and director...

-I'll still watch it even if it turns out to be boring (Even though I know there's no way it'll be boring)

-I'm looking forward to thisㅜㅜ

-I love the plot... Crazy

-I already know this drama is going to be amazing

-This is going to be a hit!!

-Finally...

-If they're only starting to film it now, when will we watch the drama...? Please film it quickly...

-I've been waiting for this dramaㅠㅠ

-Hul... And on top of that, the writer is Jung Seokyung? I'm sold!! This is going to be amazingㄷㄷㄷ

-Hul... So this drama was real...?

-Visual party...

-They had me at 'Writer: Jung Seokyung'...

-Hasn't it been so long since Kang Dongwon starred in a drama?? I'm looking forward to this...

News about the Filming of the Drama Starring Jun Jihyun and Kang Dongwon Has Finally Surfaced

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According to a report from the 26th, Kim Soohyun agreed to a fee of 50 B KRW for appearing in 'Queen of Tears,' a total of 16 episodes. It amounts to over 3 B KRW per episode.

One media outlet reported that Kim Soo-hyun received 8 B KRW per episode for 'Queen of Tears,' but this was proven to be untrue. Particularly noteworthy is that Kim Soohyun is said to have received less for this project than for his previous work 'One Ordinari Day.'

Production companies often lament the burden of rising production costs due to high actor fees. Indeed, Kim Soohyun was in the spotlight when reports emerged that he received 50 B KRW per episode for 'One Ordinary Day.' However, his agency remained discreet about specific fees.

'Queen of Tears,' showcasing Park Ji-eun's talent once again, boasts a production budget of 400 B KRW. Of this, 50 B KRW went to Kim Soohyun, who has been making a significant impact on viewers.

theqoo

-I envy him.

-He's receiving a lot;; How much do the staff who work overnight receive?

-Wow, life must be enjoyable.

-It's tiring to see so many articles about Kim Soohyun's appearance fees.

-Is knowing how much they're paid really that important? They're making a fuss about it all day long.

-I feel bad for Kim Soohyun... We know he's making a lot, but it's the only thing people have been talking about all day today.

-Articles about Kim Soohyun's appearance fees have been coming out all day long.

-Leave Kim Soohyun alone ㅠㅠ

-Entertainers earn money so easily, really.

-It's amazing how he's able to earn tens of billions just by doing one drama.

-Why is this happening? Seriously, they're being ridiculous. No matter how much he receives, just stop it already. Why are journalists like this, making a big deal out of it all day long?

-He really receives a lot.

-Well, what can you do? If they offer a lot of money, you should accept it.

-Sigh, now I don't know what to think. What do they want from him?

-Why are the articles like this? What do they want from Kim Soo-hyun!!!!

-Is knowing how much others earn really such an important topic??

-He's the top of the top, so he should receive what he deserves. Why criticize and make a fuss?

Kim Soohyun Receives 50 B KRW for Appearing in 16 Episodes of 'Queen of Tears'

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Entry on the 1st day of release: ILLIT's Magnetic

Entry on the next day after release: LE SSERAFIM's Fearless

Entry on the 5th day after release: IVE's Eleven

Entry on the 11th day after release: New Jeans' Attention

Entry on the 14th day after release: Kep1er's Wa Da Da, NMIXX's O.O

theqoo

-The song is really goodㅋㅋㅋ

-I have to admit the song is indeed really good

-Congratulations, ILLIT. I knew they'd do well because their song is really good. 

-For a group coming from HYBE, they debuted really quietly. Usually, when a new group debuts from a major agency, there are expectations and a lot of talk. However, I feel like ILLIT debuted without many people even realizing. 

-What a good start! Congratulations! By the way, why did it take New Jeans so long to enter Spotify Global?? Wasn't their music video pre-released?

-Wow... The producer was Slow Rabbit?

-I'm so proud of themㅠㅠ They were picked through a survival show and that makes me feel even more attached to them. Congratulations!

-Already?? As expected... Congratulations!

-Congratulations! I love the song so much, I added it to my playlist already!

-The song is very nice... I think it receives so much attention quickly because it has the Tiktok style...

-The song was produced by Slow Rabbit... No wonder why it's really good...

ILLIT Becomes the First Girl Group to Enter Spotify Global on the First Day of Release

Sunday, March 24, 2024

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Actor Kim Soohyun's side denied the dating rumors with Kim Saeron.

Kim Soohyun's agency, Gold Medalist, strongly denied the dating rumors on the 24th, stating, "The dating rumors are groundless." They emphasized, "The photos circulating online appear to have been taken during the time when they were both under the same agency in the past, and the intentions behind Kim Saeron's actions are completely unclear."

The agency stated, "Due to these photos, unnecessary misunderstandings and speculations about the actor are rampant. We will strongly respond through our legal representatives, a law firm, to any malicious defamation or insulting posts that damage the actor's personality and reputation." They also urged, "Please refrain from baseless rumors or speculative posts."

Below is the full statement from Gold Medalist:

"Hello. This is Gold Medalist.

We would like to officially address the controversy involving Kim Soohyun today.

We want to clarify that the current dating rumors regarding Kim Soohyun are groundless. The photos circulating online appear to have been taken during the time when they were both under the same agency in the past, and the intentions behind Kim Saeron's actions are completely unclear.

Due to these photos, unnecessary misunderstandings and speculations about the actor are rampant. We will strongly respond through our legal representatives, a law firm, to any malicious defamation or insulting posts that damage the actor's personality and reputation.

We kindly request refraining from baseless rumors or speculative posts.

Thank you."

theqoo

-Why are they taking it on netizens when Kim Saeron was the one who posted the picture?

-So... She accidentally posted not even a recent photo, but an old one??

-He looks drunk in that picture. They probably took a selfie during a company dinner. The question is, why did Kim Saeron post an old picture of them? I don't get it. 

-It reminds me of that picture of IU and Eunhyuk. The pose looks so similar. I don't understand why Kim Saeron posted it in the first place. 

-"The intentions behind Kim Saeron's actions are completely unclear"ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Didn't she delete it 3 minutes after posting that?? I don't like Kim Saeron either, but can't we just take it as an accident?? This is getting exhausting.

-The company did well in explaining the whole situation and all they did was to announce that they would be taking legal action. Why are there so many upset people in the comments?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I feel so bad for Kim Soohyun. What the heck is this?

-Kim Saeron is at it again...

-???? I couldn't care less about their relationship. I just think the picture looks very weird. 

-It's obvious that Kim Saeron did that to drag Kim Soohyun downㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I'm just curious about the reason why Kim Saeron posted that picture out of the blue

-I think they should sue Kim Saeron insteadㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-She's just envious that an actor she was in the same company with is doing well right now, so she did that to drag him down.

-I know the company must be really pissed off just by reading that announcementㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Kim Soohyun's Side States, "Dating Rumors are Groundless, Kim Saeron's Intentions are Completely Unclear"

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Ending


🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂
(Tired)

Quick, someone give Kim Jiwon a transfusion of spicy Chapagetti~~~

(TMI: Kim Jiwon reportedly stopped eating Chinese food for a year due to the filming of "Queen of Tears.")

theqoo

-Please do a Mukbang of spicy Chapagetti

-As an Introvert, I can relateㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-She was so energized in the beginningㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It feels like I'm watching my own self...ㅋㅋㅋ

-She seems to be a real introvertㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I really like Kim Jiwon these days, she's really cute... I didn't know she was that cute...

-What a familiar expressionㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Send her home quicklyㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-She clearly needs to go home to recharge herselfㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It seems like the filming went over 3 hours. It's understandable that she looks very tiredㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-That's exactly how I look at company dinnersㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I watched 'Amazing Saturday' and I noticed she had good reactions, did whatever she was told to, and responded well to the jokesㅋㅋㅋㅋ It must've been hard for her since she's an introvert, but I really hope she would appear on more variety showsㅋㅋㅋ She's so cuteㅋㅋㅋ

-She looks so lifeless at the endㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Her expression in the last picture drives me crazyㅋㅋㅋㅋ Go find your lost soul, Unnieㅋㅋㅋㅋ




Introvert Kim Jiwon at the Beginning and End of Filming for 'Amazing Saturday'

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theqoo 

-Seriously, though... Why is she so cute???

-The way she said, 'Unnie... I got it...', is seriously so cute...

-She's so freaking cuteㅜㅜ I had to watch the clip 3 times...

-It seems like Kim Jiwon is really close with her older sister. If I had a younger sister like her, I'd adore her so muchㅠㅠㅠ

-I bet her older sister is just as gorgeous as her... An angel...

-I wish I was Kim Jiwon's older sister...

-Has she always been this cute?ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-I'm really jealous of her older sister, not gonna lie...

-I want to have Nucksal's autograph too!!

-Hul... The level of her adorableness is just... shocking.

-She's so lovely...

-So cute...ㅜㅜ Look at the way she talks...ㅠㅠㅠ

-Crazy... Is it even allowed for someone to be this cute???

-So cute... I wish I had a sister like her...

-Please be my older sister...

A Clip of Kim Jiwon Asking for Nucksal's Autograph Goes Viral

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theqoo

-I hope they long last

-She seems to be in a happy relationship with him, congratulations

-She's so cuteㅋㅋ

-That's very cute of herㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I had no idea she just released a full album. I should go and give it a listen.

-Hul... Isn't he the main character in Enola Holmes?? I've always thought he's really handsomeㅋㅋㅋ

-With that face, it's impossible to not fall in love with himㅋㅋㅋ Rodrigo is so cute

-I feel happy listening to that songㅋㅋㅋ She's so bright

-Oh... I think it's my first time hearing a happy song from Rodrigoㅋㅋㅋ She's so adorable, I love the song

-Even if you don't understand the lyrics, it does sound like a song written by someone deeply in loveㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I know that feeling... Just looking at him makes you happy alreadyㅋㅋㅋ

-It's nice to see such beautiful and handsome people dating each other...

-Hul, crazy... They're dating???

-It's funny how she says, 'He says I'm so American'

-I can totally understand why she's really happy...

-What a good time...ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

 

The Lyrics of Olivia Rodrigo's New Song about Her Boyfriend, Louis Patridge