Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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She just changed it recently

theqoo

-Seriously... Why are you guys overreacting about this?

-I'm sure New Jeans will make a statement before they resume their activities. Can't you just wait for a bit?

-It was just posted briefly for fans and then deleted right away, why make a fuss since it wasn't meant for you to see anyway?

-Minji usually communicates with her fans about five times a week. I think this is one of her ways of reassuring fans that everything's gonna be okay. I wonder what she meant by those emojis by the way...

-Minji, stay strong. New Jeans, fighting!!

-What's the big deal about this??

-What's the problem with posting such a picture on a communication app for fans? I personally think New Jeans have to speak up and release a statement. However, since their parents are involved now, it might be difficult to come out with an immediate statement. I'm sure they're probably already in the middle of sorting things out, anyway. For me, it seems like Minji posted this to comfort fans amidst the chaos.

-I hope she will make the right decision after careful consideration...

-I don't think that picture has any special meanings... It seems like she posted that to comfort fans and tell them not to worry...

-Am I the only one who doesn't understand...? What's the problem?

-What is this...? Why is it a problem?

-Why does Minji have to apologize for posting this?? She just posted this to comfort fans...

-Instead of changing your status message, apologize.

-Looks like some people are excited because they finally found a reason to hate on New Jeans

-Isn't it a bit much to criticize with just one emoji?

New Jeans Minji Phoning Status Message

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 This is the gift Yuna received from her mother. How can such a family exist? Yuna said she shed a little bit of tears when she received this gift. If I were her, I would've wailed. 

ITZY is currently on tour and is in London right now. It is said that Yuna's mother came all the way to London just to give it to her.

And this... My mom gave it to me as a giftㅎㅎ I shed a few tears

She asked me to pick one from it

So I picked one, and then she asked me to pick one more

She told me to guess what it was, I jokingly said, 'My strengths?~'

My mom nodded and tears welled up in my eyes...


She's confident
She laughs well and has a pretty smile
She brings happiness to others through her own work
She knows how to appreciate the scent of the forest
She expresses her love to her dad affectionately

Yuna's mom wrote down 500 of Yuna's strengths on each stick and gave it to her😭

theqoo

-This is love

-Wow, so touchingㅠㅠㅠ

-Why am I tearing upㅠㅠㅠ

-It seems like Yuna is a sweetheart because she receives a lot of love from her familyㅠㅠ

-I can't hold back my tears when it comes to things like thisㅠㅠ

-This is exactly the reason why Yuna is such a sweetheart...

-Wow... I wonder how does it feel to grow up receiving such love...

-Yuna must've grown up receiving a lot of loveㅠㅠ

-That's so amazing... How can you not cry?ㅠㅠ

-This is how parents should be...

-Seeing this, I can totally see why Yuna has such high confidenceㅠㅠㅠ

-I can feel the love through these pictures...


ITZY Yuna Shares the Touching Gift She Receives from Her Mother

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2019

Bang Si-hyuk, the person who raised BTS. Through the global idol group BTS, Big Hit created an entertainment company that reaches another level beyond SM, YG, and JYP.

However, he had a painful memory; while he succeeded in creating boy groups, girl groups were a challenge. Or perhaps, if the nearly successful girl group 'Glam' hadn't threatened Lee Byung-hun... He might have been recognized as a producer who successfully nurtured girl groups as well.

At that time, Bang Si-hyuk, the CEO of Big Hit Entertainment, acquired Source Music, famous for 'GFriend,' for stock exchange listing and girl group launching (July 29, 2019).

And simultaneously, he recruited SM Entertainment director Min Hee-jin to Source Music. She was known for her contribution to the visual design and conceptualization of artists from Girls' Generation to f(x) at SM Entertainment.


During this period, with the recruitment of Min Hee-jin, Source Music actively pushed forward with the launch of a new girl group. Soon, Source Music began a global audition to select members to join New Jeans, starting with Minji (September 4, 2019).

2020

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, while the entertainment industry seemed to be contracting, Big Hit continued its momentum by acquiring Pledis, known for 'Seventeen,' and strengthening its determination for a fall listing (May 25, 2020).

BTS achieved their first Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping hit with the new song 'Dynamite' (August 21, 2020).

Finally, in October, Big Hit Entertainment led a surge nearing the stock market, becoming a mega entertainment company with a market capitalization of 11 trillion won (October 15, 2020).

2021

Big Hit ordered a company rebranding to Min Hee-jin and changed its name to HYBE, establishing itself as a global entertainment company with multi-labels (March 10, 2021).


And the tension between Min Hee-jin and Bang Si-hyuk began when Min Hee-jin stated, "I want to debut New Jeans through my solo label, not at Source Music."

Bang Si-hyuk invested 161 billion won, 100% of HYBE's capital, and established a wholly-owned subsidiary, ADOR, through a spin-off from Source Music. He promised Min Hee-jin a salary of 500 million won and stock options of 20%. Then, with trainees Minji, Hanni, Danielle, and Haerin, who were recruited through Source Music, he moved to ADOR (November 12, 2021).

2022

As a result, Source Music suffered from personnel losses and recruited Kim Chae-won and Sakura (March 14, 2022), and debuted LE SSERAFIM (May 2, 2022).

While ADOR partially compensated for the cost of training trainees, it is difficult to see that they fully compensated for the training period and loss of personnel.

ADOR debuted New Jeans with Hyein, achieving the highest first-week sales for a girl group (July 22, 2022).


2023

ADOR, which nurtured New Jeans, skyrocketed from sales of 186 billion won in 2022 to 1.103 trillion won in 2023, in just a year. In response, Bang Si-hyuk attempted to grant the promised 20% ownership in stock options, but Min Hee-jin demanded higher compensation, citing a 45% tax rate at the acquisition point.

Ultimately, leveraging the fact that it was a loss-making company as of 2022, he directly gave 18% low-priced stock ownership instead of stock options. Based on a Hana Securities report, valuing ADOR at 2 trillion won, she received compensation close to 400 billion won (end of '23).

2024

However, as of the end of 2023, tensions over compensation soon surfaced, and Min Hee-jin began collaborating with global heavyweights such as the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and the Singapore Investment Corporation to secure a favorable stake. From HYBE, which owns 80% of Audor, she sought to induce the sale of more than 30% of the stake, aiming for over 50% of management rights, along with friendly funds.

Regarding this, Min Hee-jin created a pressure card to induce the sale of HYBE. She is accused of leaking personal information about HYBE artists and conducting persuasion operations through pre-contact with New Jeans members' families.

In fact, legal guardians (parents) of New Jeans members relayed requests for clarification regarding HYBE's copying New Jeans, and while HYBE requested a meeting with an explanation, it was revealed that New Jeans members' parents refused, citing HYBE's untrustworthy attitudes.

And Bang Si-hyuk, who became frustrated, eventually accepted losses of 850 billion won in market capitalization and initiated an audit.

theqoo

-The parents are also a problem.

-Oh... I get it now.

-Bang Si-hyuk trusted and supported everything, thinking of giving her extraordinary conditions for relocation (setting up a separate label), but ended up being betrayed... 

-What's wrong with the parents of New Jeans... Wow, they seem to have been brainwashed by Min Heejin too.

-Wow, this is very nicely summarized.

-So Bang Si-hyuk trusted Min Heejin only to get betrayed in the end...

-I feel sorry for Source Music

-Human greed knows no bounds.

-Bang Si-hyuk really has no luck.

-Poor Bang Si-hyuk...

-Min Hee-jin crossed the line. Human greed is tremendous.

-Seriously, can it be any worse than this?

-It's not easy to earn 400 billion while working in someone else's company; they treated her well.

-Bang Si-hyuk got stabbed in the back

Blind Post About the Timeline of Bang Si-hyuk and Min Heejin's Dispute

 












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-According to the articles, Min Heejin almost worked for Source Music as well. However, she didn't because she wanted to build her own company. 

-It wouldn't have been bad if they had debuted under Source Music, since So Sungjin is good at making girl groups too. 

-If they had debuted under Source Music, these are not the members we would be seeing...

-If they had debuted under Source Music, they probably would have these members + Kim Chaewon and Sakura, right?

-I personally think it wouldn't have been bad as well... 

-Of course, it wouldn't have been bad. But the lineup would be different from the New Jeans we now know. 

-I agree, though... They have this kind of vibe only because Min Heejin...

-I don't think they had that vibe because of Min Heejin, but because of HYBE...

-Well, if there was no Source Music... There would be no New Jeans at all to begin with...

-Who knows?

New Jeans Wouldn't Have This Kind of Vibe If They Had Debuted in Source Music

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Eunchae: Confidently! So that we can walk confidently at the airport

Hong Eunchae Enters South Korea Amidst Controversy Over Her Singing Skills

LE SSERAFIM Sakura, Expressionless Gaze


LE SSERAFIM Sakura 'Hiding Carefully'

LE SSERAFIM Enters South Korea Amidst Controversy Regarding Their Skills at Coachella

Meanwhile, looking at Kim Chaewon's off-shoulder outfit... It looks like she wants to say that 'I didn't do anything wrong'

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1. [+532][-50] What does an off-shoulder have anything to do with this...

2. [+331][-286] Well, Kim Chaewon indeed did not do anything wrongㅋㅋㅋ She's always the only member who carries the whole group with her skills... ㅋㅋ What does her off-shoulder fit have anything to do with the whole thing, OP?

3. [+309][-175] Idols often wear masks and hats to cover their faces after long-flights because their complexion isn't good. Why are you making a big deal out of this?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Grow up. It's very childish of you. 

4. [+307][-18] I mean... Isn't it natural for people to be interested in their arrival photos? Especially because just before they performed at Coachella, Hong Eunchae said on a live broadcast, "When I come back after Coachella, I'll confidently raise my shoulders this high when I enter South Korea, hehehe". This post isn't even harsh criticism...

5. [+296][-181] Whoa... You guys are really one of a kindㅋㅋㅋ So, how do you think they should enter the country then? Should they come in all pompous and grand? Or should they wail and cry?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ You guys really don't know when to stop, do you?

LE SSERAFIM Stated That They Would Be Back to South Korea Confidently...

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Doesn't she realize the seriousness of the whole situation? If I were her, I would've controlled my expression

pann
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1. [+109][-1] Does Minji have any reasons not to smile right now?ㅋㅋㅋ Should Minji be crying just because Min Heejin and Bang Sihyuk are fighting?

2. [+70][-2] All these bullshit just because she smiled

3. [+65][-6] Someone said Minji looks ugly when she smiles... Where???? She looks f*cking gorgeous when she smiles;;

4. [+47][-2] Danielle attended an event with such wide smile on her face as well today, though?

5. [+41][-1] I freaking hate people like you who goes through all of her pictures and watches all of her videos just to find something to hate 

6. [+17][-0] Whether she smiled or not, it's none of your business. While you're here, take a look at this beautiful picture of her taken by Getty Images.

Minji is Smiling Way Too Cheerfully...?

 

A man in his 20s was sentenced to prison for brutally killing 76 cats because a cat scratched his car. 

According to News1, Mr. A (26) was prosecuted for violating the Animal Protection Act and sentenced to one year and two months in prison. Mr. A was accused of killing a total of 76 cats in 54 incidents from December 15, 2022 to September 4, 2023 as he travelled around Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Daegu, Busan, Chungcheongbuk-do, Gyeonggi-do, and other regions for about nine months. 

According to police investigations, he either adopted cats from internet or caught them on the streets. Then, he reportedly killed them in gruesome ways such as strangling them or mutilating their bodies. The Judge stated, "Considering the planned and repeated nature of the crimes, as well as the cruel methods used, it is inevitable to impose a severe sentence." However, the Judge also acknowledged that this was Mr. A's first offense and that there's a possibility of rehabilitation.

He killed as many as 76 cats. Considering the repeated behavior even after adopting some, it seems like he lied when he said he killed the cats because one scratched his car, just to get leniency.

pann
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1. [+327][-1] I'm sure he could grow into a murderer. He might start killing people at this point. 

2. [+257][-0] Only 1 year and 2 months for killing 76 stray cats...?????

3. [+232][-0] He killed 76 stray cats. He even went as far as adopting cats just to kill them, and yet he was only sentenced for 1 year and 2 months?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

4. [+201][-1] Psychopaths usually start with animals before they start killing humans. Don't let them loose in society. What's up with only 1 year of imprisonment...? He should at least receive a 20-year sentence. He should get beaten to a pulp so that he can't come back into society. Ordinary people wouldn't even think of tormenting small animals. They would feel sorry just by accidentally stepping on their tails, let alone murdering them. However, psychopaths lack in empathy due to their twisted minds. Therefore, they can engage in such behavior without feeling any remorse. It's true that his targets have only been animals so far. But he's only 26 years old. After serving just over a year in prison, who knows if he'll start targeting people? Terrifying, isn't it?

5. [+154][-0] Why would there be a possibility for rehabilitation?

A Man in His 20s Who Killed 76 Stray Cats

 The National Human Rights Commission has launched a survey to gather opinions on this question.

The commission is seeking opinions through the public opinion website 'National Thoughts' regarding the direct cash payment of childbirth and childcare support.

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Over 900 comments have been posted on National Thoughts.

Opinions vary, with comments such as, "It could be a good incentive for families considering childbirth due to economic reasons," "We're not having children because we don't have money," "We shouldn't burden future generations with debt."

The commission stated that it is still in the process of gathering opinions and that immediate policy implementation is not guaranteed.

theqoo

-You should reduce working hours instead...

-Do you even know how much does university registration fee cost?

-Money is not the issue here. I'm worried about how many side effects there will be if I have a child. 

-Just because you have money, doesn't necessarily mean that everything will be okay. Besides, they're not really going to give you that money anyway. 

-Stop sitting there and talking nonsense and start reducing working hours instead. 

-Nope^^

-Look at the mental state of men in South Korea and see if you still want to have a child with them. 

-No... Raising a child would cost so much more than just 100M KRW. Moreover, we no longer have time to raise children... So, what about starting from reducing working hours?

-Nonsense... What kind of bullshit is this when our country is piling up debt already?

-Why should I gamble my entire life just for 100M KRW?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-This is sickening

-They're asking a really stupid question here...

-How many times do I have to tell them that money isn't the issue here?

-Nope... But I might change my mind if you offer me a free house and 100M KRW every year until my child becomes an adult.


South Korea Holds a Nationwide Survey: 'Would You Have a Child If You Were Given 100M KRW in Cash?'

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Bunnies support New Jeans to become a part of HYBE

Min Heejin, stop exploiting your relations with New Jeans and their families

Min Heejin, stop slandering other artists

theqoo

-I feel really bad for the fans...

-Oh... The fans who sent these protest trucks must be the sane ones...

-Please, listen to what the fans are saying

-I bet the fans are the most upset ones in this whole situation

-I think they should've sent it to ADOR Headquarters, though... Anyway, it's still a great move.

-I can't imagine how stressful it must be for the fans...

-So what's going to happen to New Jeans now?

-Oh Gosh... I almost forgot about them. New Jeans is being dragged for nothing here.

-These might be the most normal protest trucks I have ever seen in my entire life.

-It's not too late. So please, refrain yourself from doing more foolish things and fix this. 

-What wrongdoings did the fans commit to deserve this...

-I think the fans sent these trucks for New Jeans to see... It's their way to tell the girls to make the right choice. 

-These fans did the right thing. They need to cut off ties with Min Heejin before she drags them into a bigger chaos. 

-New Jeans' fans are so smart

New Jeans' Fans Send Protest Trucks to HYBE Headquarters