Thursday, May 23, 2024

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by Journalist Na Hyein

New Jeans and BTS' RM are set to go head-to-head with simultaneous comebacks on the 24th, both have scheduled to release their songs at 1PM. New Jeans will return with a double-single "How Sweet" 10 months after the release of their second EP 'Get Up'. The single "How Sweet" will include a title track of the same title, 'Bubble Gum,' and instrumental versions of both songs, totaling four tracks. Big Hit Music, also under HYBE label, is also fully supporting RM's comeback. Given the conflict between Min Heejin and Bang Sihyuk, the competition between these two artists is expected to be fierce.

-I'm a fan of BTS, but I support New Jeans. Fighting!

-Fighting to both RM and New Jeans.

-New JeansπŸ’™

-I hope both of them do well... Since both of them must've worked hard on their albums.

-HYBE is annoying for trying to create rivalry... They seem to be bothered a lot, especially since they want to step on New Jeans so badly.

-The demographics of RM and New Jeans' listeners don't overlap, it's not a competition at all.

-These type of articles are really annoying. I'm looking forward to both RM and New Jeans' songs. Fighting!

-HYBE is really pathetic.

-What's up with these articles? I'm supporting both of them.

-Why are they creating this rivalry again?

-It's funny how they're releasing articles like this even though RM and New Jeans are under the same label. 

-It's weird to create a rivalry when they're under the same label.

-HYBE really lacks manners and consideration towards the artists. Fighting to both New Jeans and RM.

-Seriously? Just let the singers focus on their activities... I hope both RM and New Jeans do well. 

D-1 to New Jeans and RM's comebacks clash... No room for compromise

 

theqoo 

-'I bring all the drama' There's no better line for Kim Kardashian. It's like her life motto.

-It’s like the song was made for that showγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-The lyrics totally capture Kim's life.

-γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹ Like drama queens, they bring all the dramaγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-When it comes to drama, it's definitely the Kardashian family.

-The background music choice is perfectγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-Is this really official? Not something a fan edited? γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹ From the beat to the lyrics, it's perfect.

-Not just the lyrics, but the music vibe and beat are a perfect match for the showγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-It seems like the background music was made just for the showγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-When "Drama" comes on, it really feels like an idol reality showγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-I don't know much about that family, but the song seems to fit themγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-Is this for real? γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-It matches the video perfectly.

-I thought they only used the intro, but they included the lyrics tooγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-This is hilariousγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

Aespa's 'Drama' featured as background music on The Kardashians

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-Look at number 1's eyes.

-Number 1... Number 2 is just like a foodie, number 3 looks like he has a fragile mentality.

-Number 1's eyes show madnessγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-From the eyes, it's Number 1. But the real villain is Number 3γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-Look at the eyes of number 1, he wouldn't back down anywhere.

-Number 2 probably can't fight at allγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-For sure, it's not number 2.

-Number 2 seems too innocent to be a villainγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-Number 1's eyes are not normal.

-Number 1's eyes are full of energy.

-Number 1's eyes are scaryγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹ Number 2 looks innocent, and Number 3 seems outwardly strong but inwardly weak.

-Number 2 is probably the weakest.

-Number 1's eyes are truly filled with madness.

-Number 2 seems like the protagonistγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-Number 1 is the final boss, number 2 is the protagonist, number 3 was the villain but then sides with the protagonist.

-Number 1 acts tough on the outside, showing off and carrying herself with a lot of pride, but in reality, he probably can't beat someone like number 3 and would back down and avoid. Number 2 is just innocently clueless. Number 3 is the real villain.

-Number 1's eyes... They're not normal eyes...

-111111, just look at the eyesγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

If these three members played villain characters, who do you think will be the strongest? (ft. Seventeen)


I want to share my experience working on V's solo album MV last spring. While working with Min Heejin domestically and internationally, there were some aspects that I felt.

I was impressed by her focus on understanding the subject (V) as a person and bringing out his "real" self, always taking care of the people she works with, and her leadership based on trust, where she entrusted work to others. (Of course, I received fair credit.)

From the perspective of someone involved in the project, the time I spent working with CEO Min was a meaningful experience, it was more than just doing the job I was paid for. It was a valuable experience where we could create something meaningful together. If there are opportunities to work with her in the future, I would like to participate with joy.

-Min Heejin is amazing... I want to work with her too.

-The way everybody who have worked with Min Heejin are showing their support to her while using their real names... It's really touching.

-Min Heejin seems to be really good at her job. People who have worked with her keep saying so and showing their support for her.

-Min Heejin worked on V's MV? I didn't know about that... Should I watch the MV?

-I want to work with Min Heejin too.

-Both Min Heejin and the people who show their support for her so openly are really amazing.

-I want to work with someone like that too.

-Their courage to praise Min Heejin without caring about Bang Sihyuk is really amazing. 

-V's album was really good. Min Heejin did a great job.

-As a leader, it seems like Min Heejin is a really good person. 

-What did they mean by 'fair credit'? Are they saying that HYBE doesn't usually give them credit?

An industry insider who participated in BTS V's MV production shares a story of Min Heejin

 They're boycotting NCT's collaboration with Starbucks Korea

Hello SM,

We do not wish to associate or promote NCT or your artists with companies that fund mass slaughter in S**BUC*KS or Palestine.

Please take note of our concerns. 

theqoo

-Isn't the Korean Starbucks owned by Shinsegae?
γ„΄Yeah, but the foreigners pretend not to understand that kind of thing. Even if you tell them, they ignore it.

-Yumyum, Starbucks is delicious.

-Korea's Starbucks is owned by Shinsegae.

-Anyway, aren't the collaboration products limited to Korea? How are they boycotting it?

-Let's just ignore it, they're just donating money to the truck drivers.

-They sent it in English, who are they expecting to see it?

-It's meaningless...

-There's no reason to care, no reason to pay attention.

-They don't even put in any effort to translate it to Koreanγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-Thanks to you, Korean truck drivers earned some extra money. Thank you.

-I should go to Starbucks and have a Blonde Cafe Latte πŸ’š

-This is starting to get ridiculous.

-Korean Starbucks has nothing to do with Palestine...

-Why should we care about that?

-We should just ignore their nonsense. They think they know everything and start lecturing K-pop idols on social issues, it's ridiculous

-γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹ Here we go again~~~~

-Korean Starbucks don't support Israel. Even if we say a thousand times that Korean Starbucks is Korean-owned, they ignore it and keep making a fuss.

-If you're not happy, leave the fandom.

-They're wasting their money on nonsense.

NCT's Indonesian fans send a protest truck to SM Ent.'s HQ

theqoo

-So cuteγ… γ… 

-Beautifulγ… γ… 

-Please give me that one, please!γ… γ… γ… γ… 

-Beautifulγ… γ… γ… γ… γ…  I want itγ… γ… γ… γ… γ… γ… γ… 

-Why is she so good at taking pictures? So adorable...

-Hyeyoon takes pictures so well... I want to have themγ… γ… γ… 

-I want to own them, too cute γ… γ… γ… γ…œ

-Please give me a chance to buy it tooγ… γ… 

-I want itγ… 

-Super cute γ… γ… γ… γ… γ… γ… γ… γ… γ… 

-She looks so adorable in all of themγ… γ… γ… 

-Hyeyoon, I wish I had given birth to you

-She looks like an idol here. She takes pictures for photocards really wellγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-She takes pictures better than my idolγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-I want the cheek-heart oneγ… γ… γ… 

-She looks like a baby... So cute


Compilation of Kim Hyeyoon photocards from 'Lovely Runner' pop-up store

80,000 views


What I want to say is... Despite the legendary trend that 'Plot Twist' created, their fandom scale seems small.

-Even though they got 1st place in music charts? Seriously?

-How many subscribers does HYBE have?

-Wait, that channel has 74.8 million subscribers, though... Does that make sense...?

-Shockingly low for something uploaded on the HYBE channel.

-It's shocking.

-I wonder how much the figures will change in a whileγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-Actually, even if it was 800,000 views, it would still be shocking...

-Now they'll probably try to boost the views quickly after seeing thisγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-It seems like teasers usually don't get many views.

-People are only listening to the music.

-It's really messed up.

-Now they'll probably be more cautious for a whileγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-I didn't even know it was out, the OP is basically promoting itγ…‹

-It seems like even HYBE fans have zero interest in themγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

The view counts of TWS' Comeback Album Teaser that was released yesterday

 






-Wow

-I really want it.

-Wow, really like an idol.

-Wow, crazy.

-Oh my god, so pretty.

-Wow, the photocards are so pretty.

-Sunjae!!!!!!!!!!!γ… γ… γ… γ… γ…  I want it.

-Wow, I want it so bad γ…œγ…œ My heart is pounding even though I'm a stone-hearted.

-Wow, Sunjae, you're so pretty.

-Wow, a real idol. Ryu Sunjae really exists.

-I really want the third one badly.

-He really gives off an idol vibe, I want the first one.

-I really want the last one so badly.

-I want the second one.

-So handsome γ… γ… γ… γ… γ… γ… γ… 

-Can't they sell these online too?γ… γ… 

-I really want the first and last ones so badly.

-No wonder why people are lining up...

Compilation of Byun Wooseok photocards from Lovely Runner pop up store


 

In Spotify, Magnetic automatically plays after KITSCH.

Drama -> Magnetic

I AM -> Magnetic

Perfect Night -> Magnetic

Midas Touch -> Magnetic

Easy -> Magnetic

SHEESH -> Magnetic

If you look at these tweets, Magnetic automatically plays not only after K-pop songs but also behind songs by Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift. 

It seems that there are fans who feel tired because only one song is played repeatedly, even though Spotify's autoplay is a legal activity, like YouTube promotions. 

Spotify's algorithm is crap. By the way, after switching to YouTube Music, my music taste improved because Spotify's recommendations were lowering my standards.

 A fan said that Spotify's recommendations ruining her standards


Another fan is extremely frustrated by Spotify's auto-play

ILLIT's 'Magnetic' Surpasses 200 M Streams on Spotify.

It has only been 56 days since the song was released in March. This new achievement was accomplished in about a month after they reached 100 M streams. As a result, ILLIT has now surpassed 200 million streams on Spotify, making it the fastest debut song by a K-pop girl group to reach the streaming milestone.

Eventually, ILLIT achieved the highest-streaming record for a girl group's debut song on Spotify.

-I use Youtube Music and this song sticks just like a magnet there, too. So, I just turn off the auto-recommendation and only listen to what I want. 

-Auto-play itself is not a problem, and it's not just ILLIT who does this. The problem is they're using the auto-play too excessively.

-Using auto-play for promotion is not a problem, the thing is that they're using it too much for a rookie group.

-Wow, I thought it was just me. I didn't know it was a promotion.

-'HYBE is going to hell'γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹

-Wow, I thought it was just me. Can't they turn this off?? ILLIT's songs keep coming out even though I don't want to listen to them, it's really annoying.

-Oh... Is this how they increase their stream counts?? 

-No wonder the net profit is 2.9 billion.

-Big companies all do it, it's just a matter of how much they do it...

-Wow, this is really severe.

-It's the same in Youtube Music...

-Even the achievements are fake.

-Their ranking in Spotify is bought with money.

-It's so easyγ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹γ…‹ As long as you have money, everything's good.

-Just do it moderately.

-So that's why people say Spotify rankings are meaningless.

-Wow, I didn't know this...

-Why brag about achievements when you bought them with money?

K-pop fans are raged as ILLIT's Magnetic keeps playing on their auto-play (ft. Spotify)