Tuesday, June 4, 2024







Many say the designs lack effort

theqoo

-It really seems like BTS would be better off leaving HYBE.

-This isn't about taste or aesthetics. It's about effort and integrity. How can a company release such low-quality merchandise and expect it to sell well?

-They keep doing this because there are still people who buy it.

-I'm glad I left the fandom.

-Do they not have a design team? If people don't buy this stuff, maybe they'll stop making it.

-They put less and less effort into it each time.

-Are they testing how many hardcore fans will still buy it? I wouldn't take it even if it were free.

-If this is what they consider effort, then the designer should find another career.

-It's ugly and overpriced.

-Is HYBE relying on BTS's popularity to sell this stuff? They should treat them better.

-It's terrible.

-It's not just ugly, it lacks effort. 

-They really see fans as ATMs.

-What a rip-off.

-Even at half the price, it wouldn't be worth it.

-It looks like something only foreign fans would buy.

-HYBE really doesn't care about BTS or ARMY.

-No effort at all.

-What is this... I'm not buying it, HYBE.

-The company is encouraging us to boycott. The design is awful.

-They had plenty of time to prepare for Festa, which happens every year. How could they come up with such lazy logo merchandise? I'm not buying it.

BTS Festa Goods gains negative reactions

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Jang Doyeon: So... this is hypothetical! When you pass away, what would you like to say to the people who miss you?

Park Bogum: To those who miss me? 'Thank you! You're doing great!' Words of encouragement, I guess? And... 'Thank you for liking me...'

Jang Doyeon: I made a deer cry... But you usually express yourself well... Because people usually cry when they can't express an emotion and regret "Why couldn't I express it." But Bogum, you're doing so well in expressing yourself to everyone right now, so why...

Park Bogum: No, there are times when I can't express myself, and there are times when I can't. Just imagining, if my AI was created and talked to people who miss me, I would say thank you for liking me until now. What about you, Sunbae-nim? 

Jang Doyeon: I think it would be different for each person... If it's close friends, I think I'd tell them not to forget me. 'Set an alarm and think of me once a week! So I won't feel hurt~' And to my family... ㅠㅠㅠ I'd probably joke around. 'Actually, I'm not dead!~'

Park Bo-gum: That's even sadderㅠㅠㅠ 

theqoo

-ㅠㅠㅠㅠ I cried while watching itㅠㅠㅠ Park Bogum seems like a really nice person..

-Oh my, I'm crying tooㅠㅠ

-Why is this so sadㅠㅠ

-Stop cryingㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Even the production staff are cryingㅠ

-Why am I crying?ㅋㅋㅋㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-This is so sad.. I'm tearing up too

-Oh, he's so sweet

-Just imagining that situation alone makes me tear up ㅠㅠ

-Bogum, why are you crying.. sweetie ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Bogumㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Ohㅠㅠㅠ This is sad...

-I'm going to watch the movie, Bogumㅠㅠㅜㅜㅠ

Park Bogum and Jang Doyeon cried in the latest episode of Salon Drip

 

On the 4th, SM Ent.'s stock price plummeted just before the market closed, leading investors to speculate on the reasons behind the drop. Some are guessing that it might be due to rumors circulating online.

On this day, SM Ent.'s stock closed at 81,900 KRW. The stock started steady, rising by as much as 1.91% before sharply declining around 3 PM, at one point dropping to 80,500 KRW (-9.75%).

Previously, on the 28th of last month, HYBE disclosed that they had sold SM stocks worth 68.4 billion KRW through a block deal, which caused SM Ent.'s stock price to fall by 4.63% the following day.

Following the stock drop on the 4th, investors in SM Ent. stocks reacted with comments like, “What’s going on all of a sudden?” and “The company needs to take action quickly.”

theqoo

-Do you really think the stock drops because of that?

-What kind of rumor is it??

-Huh? Because of what rumor?

-It's such an obvious fake rumor, and the stock drops because of that???

-The stock drops because of a rumor... That's nonsense.

-Is there something going on?

-The rumor is really serious, shouldn't they make a statement quickly?

-What rumor? Am I the only one who doesn't know?

-What rumor? It seems like everyone knows except me.

-No way the stock drops because of that.

-The stock drops that much because of that?

-No wayㅋㅋㅋㅋ The stock can't drop 8% because of such a rumor....

-Theqoo is the only online community that is not talking about the rumor. It's spreading a lot elsewhere.

-Damn, I'm always the last to know...

-What's going on? Let me know too.

-I just went on Twitter and it was the first thing I saw (I don't even follow idol stuff).

-But if it really is just a rumor, they shouldn't just sit back and do nothing.

-There are people who believe that..??

-What kind of rumor could make it drop this much...

-Just make a statement, seriously, it’s so frustrating.

-If you go on Twitter, it pops up on your timeline right away. If they don't clarify, it's going to be a big deal. If it's a rumor, they need to address it quickly and sue the person who spread it.

Is it because of the rumors? SM Ent.'s stock price dropped by 8%, investors demand SM Ent. to respond quickly to the rumors

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Due to being a parent raising his son since his marriage in 2021, Bobby was selected to serve on a full-time reserve service.

In April, iKON's agency, 143 Entertainment, announced through the official SNS of iKON, "iKON's members Bobby and Jung Chanwoo will fulfill their military duties on May 21 and 27." They also informed that both individuals would quietly enlist without any official events on the day of enlistment.

Subsequently, 143 Entertainment announced, "Bobby's enlistment date has been changed from May 21 to June 4." The agency also stated, "There will be no separate official events on the day of enlistment. We ask for your understanding once again as they quietly enlist to prevent safety accidents."

theqoo

-Does he have a kid......?

-Just found out he's married with a kidㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I thought he already went;

-Is his kid's name Jinsoo?

 ㄴIt's notㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It's Bobby's fan.

-Jinsooㅠ Bobby, stay healthy in the military.

-Everyone's thinking about Jinsooㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Wow, he already has a kid.

-Chanwoo..? Isn't he the youngest in iKON? He's not even 30 yet?

-Seriously, isn't Jinsoo more well-known than the actual Bobby at this point?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Bobby went to the military, but everyone's looking for Jinsooㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Jinsoo, hang in there.....ㅜㅜ

-Jinsoo was the only one I could think ofㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅠㅠㅠ

-Isn't Jinsoo even more famous than Bobby now?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

IKON's Bobby quietly enlists today (4th) ... Serving on full-time reserve service

The boy group which Big Hit Music was going to debut after BTS and TXT.

They had already finished choosing the members. In other words, they almost debuted, however...

The group's top ace left, causing...

The team that was about to debut to collapse. Faces and everything had already been revealed, and they had already gained a huge international fanbase before even debuting.

Sangwon

He was one of the most popular members alongside the member who left (Leo), he now seems to be living as an influencer.

James

Seems to have transitioned to dancing. He appeared as a dancer during Jungkook's 'Seven' promotions last year.

JJ

Spotted attending SM artists' concerts with SM trainees, leading to rumors that he has become an SM trainee.

Jihoon

Moved to Pledis and debuted with the group TWS (The group who sang "Plot Twist")

Woochan

Recently made his solo debut.

Yorch

Gave up on being an idol and planned to return to Thailand, but ended up debuting with the group POW.

The first member who left seems to be pursuing a solo career.

theqoo

-Hul... I wonder why he left?ㅜㅜ

-Jihoon seems to be the most successful. You never know with people.

-Sangwon was a trainee for a long time and totally fit BigHit's image. It's a shame.

-Sangwon was a trainee since before BTS's "Fire." It's really a shame.

-What is Woochan up to these days?

-Big Hit should have just debuted them.

-The group completely fell apart.

-But why did the popular member leave?

-Debuting as an idol is such a gamble.

-Did the main member leave to go solo?

-Who is the guy at the bottom right in the group photo?

-If Big Hit Music couldn't guarantee them a debut, they shouldn't have revealed the trainees' faces.

-The combination is a bit off... Their looks don't really match well.

-It's a relief that some debuted.

-I think they could have made it if they debuted.

-Oh, Jihoon was in this group.

-Woochan released an album in April. Seems like he's still making music.

-Does it even make sense for a group to disband because one member left..

-Yorch kinda looks like EXO's Sehun.

BigHit's next male group that almost debuted but got canceled

 

Byun Wooseok shared, "I generally like romantic comedy genres, and I loved this story because it’s about a love that puts everything on the line for the other person. Isn't the character similar to Noah from 'The Notebook'?" He had also mentioned the Noah character during an interview for the 2022 Netflix series '20th Century Girl'.

When asked about his own dating style, he explained, "I tend to get deeply involved emotionally with the other person," noting a similarity to the character Ryu Sunjae.

Regarding his ideal type, which he had mentioned in a past interview, he said, "My preferences for physical appearance keep changing. What’s more important is that our personalities match well. We need to have good conversations," adding, "I have some foolish traits, so I like wise women."

When the reporters laughed, Byun Wooseok quickly joked, "That was a bit of a formal answer...(haha)," but then stressed, "But it's true. Good conversation is important." When asked to share something more specific than the common ideal type, Byun pondered for about 10 seconds before answering, "I like women who don't swear." He added with a smile, "It sounds a bit funny, but I like people who speak nicely."

theqoo

-What?????????? Hah... I can’t give up swearing, Wooseok ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Good thing I don't swear out loud ㅋㅋ (I do it in my head)

-Okay, I’m going to be a new person starting today

-Maybe he just wants his partner to speak nicely because he does too. Sigh, I’m getting charmed every day

-Just cut me some slack when I’m driving...

-I’ll stop swearing from now on ㅠㅠ Sorry

-I’ll try my best

-Does that mean he doesn’t swear either?

-Wow, I’m out

-I’ve been trying to cut down on swearing lately, now I have another reason to stop

-Ah, to stop swearing, I’d have to quit my job... ^^;;...

-I don't swear, but I'm not very wise either. That's too bad.

-I'm disqualified ㅠㅠ

-Okay.... I'm automatically disqualified^^....

-I'll keep my mouth shut 😇..

-How about swearing prettily? 💕🥰🌺🌈

Byun Wooseok reveals his ideal type, "I like women who don't swear... I tend to get deeply involved emotionally"

Monday, June 3, 2024

 

Matching Haribo bracelets as friendship bracelets...

They bought six Haribo bracelets for 168,000 KRW (~$121 USD), with each one costing 28,000 KRW (~$20 USD).


Ah ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Wish's members are so cute.

As long as you're happy, it's fine.


+ The lowest price on Naver is 6,900 KRW (~$5 USD)

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The ones in the 6,000 KRW (~$5 USD) range are for kids, and the adult sizes are around 11,000 KRW (~$8 USD)! 

theqoo

-Oh no ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I thought it was cheap

-How much is it originally?

-But they're cute, so it's okay... as long as they're happy ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-This is hope for small business owners

-The babies got ripped offㅠ

-...? Is it made with Swarovski crystals? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Wow, you bought it for a really high price

-ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Is that an official store? Why is it so expensive?

-Oh, they're really cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ they bought memories

-No, it's really expensiveㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-They're so cuteㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Wow, the bracelet is cute

-Babies, you got ripped offㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-No, but even if it's an offline store, isn't 28,000 KRW for a bracelet crazy...?;;; 

-Wow, that's ridiculous;;;

-Did they get ripped off??? Seems like itㅠㅠ

-Oh dearㅋㅋ but the bracelet is cute

-It's not made of actual jelly, right?

-I hope Wish doesn't know, but also hope they do so they don't get ripped off againㅠ

-... Let's make it a habit to always search for the lowest price ㅠ

-Was there not a single member who thought it was weird for a bracelet to be that expensive?ㅠㅠ Even if it's an offline store, charging more than double is too much

-I bought a Haribo bracelet-making kit on Ali Express for about 2,000 KRW (~$1,5 USD) with free shipping.. 

NCT Wish members bought Haribo braceletes for 168,000 KRW

 

What is Byun Wooseok doing on the first Monday without 'Lovely Runner'? Actor Byun Wooseok revealed his plans for the first Monday evening after the end of "Lovely Runner" in an interview with 'Sports Kyunghyang.'

"Lovely Runner" which aired on tvN on Mondays and Tuesdays, ended with its 16th episode on the 28th. Although the ratings were in the 5~7% range, it gained popularity close to a 'syndrome.' In particular, actor Byun Wooseok, who played the role of Ryu Sunjae, a character who stimulated the emotions of many viewers, ranking among the best youth stars produced in 2024.

However, life after the end of the drama feels unfamiliar for him too. Through the interview, he expressed his feelings about facing the first Monday without Sunjae on June 3rd.

Byun Wooseok said, "Usually during the broadcast period, I had a routine of exercising at 8 p.m. When I get home, it's usually the end of 'Lovely Runner' so I watch the end live and watch it again when it comes up on OTT later." 

Regarding his plans for the 3rd, he joked, "Since I can't do that anymore, I'll probably think 'Sunjae isn't coming' while eating delicious fruit. I'll probably sit on the sofa and absent-mindedly eat fruit."

He also revealed his intention to start binge-watching the series as soon as possible, saying, "Personally, I don't want to send off Sunjae quickly. If I have time, I want to binge-watch from episode 1."

theqoo

-Come back on episode 17ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-That's right... What do we do?? ㅠㅠ

-Aw, cute.. Go eat some really tasty fruit.

-Sunjae, you need to come back for Wooseok to be happy too.

-Monday blues are back now that Sunjae is no longer here...

-I feel empty and sadㅜㅜ

-Absentmindedly eating fruitㅋㅋㅋCute but sad...

-Really feeling emptyㅠㅠ

-What do you mean? They're airing episode 17 today.

-My Monday routineㅠㅠ

-Now that the cure for my Monday blues is gone, even worse Monday blues have come.......ㅠ

-Cuteㅋㅋ I plan to binge-watch Byun Wooseok's films.

-I already miss Byun Wooseokㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Monday blues are back again.

-Sunjae, come back!!!!!!!!!!!

-He really likes fruitㅋㅋ Cuteㅋㅋㅋ

-How do you endure a Monday without Sunjae ㅜㅜ

-Sunjae, I love you and will keep loving you. You'll stay in my heart for a long time 💙

-Ryu Sunjae come back... I can't imagine a Monday without you

Byun Wooseok, "On the first Monday without 'Sunjae', I'll probably absent-mindedly eat fruit"

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Hello, this is Big Hit Music.

We would like to inform you of the changes in the entry criteria for the '2024 FESTA' offline event for Jin.

First of all, we apologize once again for any inconvenience. We have revised the entry criteria for Jin's offline event as follows:

For those who purchased Jin's solo single 'The Astronaut' or BTS's 'Proof' on Weverse Shop GLOBAL before the announcement on June 2, 2024, at 11 a.m. (KST), regardless of any new purchase history, you are eligible to enter the event.

Furthermore, for those who purchased albums ('Proof', 'The Astronaut', 'Indigo', 'FACE', 'D-DAY', 'Jack in the Box', 'Layover', 'GOLDEN', 'HOPE ON THE STREET VOL. 1', 'Right Place, Wrong Person') after the announcement on June 2, 2024, at 11 a.m. (KST) and entered the event, the previously announced entry criteria will still apply without any changes, considering that no one should be disadvantaged.

Additionally, the first part of the offline event, 'Jin's Greetings,' has been confirmed through extensive discussions between the artists and the operating department. We will ensure thorough safety management for both fans and artists through pre-rehearsals and other measures.

We sincerely thank you for your continued support and anticipation leading up to Jin's discharge. We apologize for any concerns caused during the preparation process. We humbly accept any criticism with the artists' best interests at heart and will strive to make it an enjoyable event for everyone.

You can find detailed entry criteria on Weverse Shop notices.

Thank you.

theqoo

-There's nothing really changed... You still have to pay in order to enter the event.... sigh....

-They only expanded the range for entry, in the endㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It's Jin's event, but why isn't buying his album a must to enter the event? That means if you're lucky, you might win and get a hug without having to buy Jin's albums. HYBE seem to not have any money, huh?? 

-The first event after discharge is selling albums for a hug event for a thousand people... and it's BTS...

-They said they didn't have money, but now they're trying to suck us dry as soon as he gets discharged;;

-Seriously, this hug event is weird.

-Hug event? Four thousand people? Won't he be exhausted? HYBE seems to only do strange things...

-How far will these suckers go? When will Bangtan escape HYBE? I can't enjoy being a fan because of the stress.

-Hugging a thousand times will be so exhausting...

-Even if he genuinely wanted to meet the fans who waited for a year and a half, did it have to be a hug event for a thousand people where you have to buy a CD in order to  enter the event?

-What's changed..?

-Atm

2024 FESTA BTS Jin Offline Event Follow-up Announcement