Thursday, December 12, 2024

BLACKPINK’s Rosé And Jennie Unexpectedly Reunite At A Private Club In New York

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BLACKPINK‘s Rosé and Jennie have reunited in New York.

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram

Of course, despite the members’ busy individual schedules, BLACKPINK always finds ways to support each other, and they are never too far away, whether it’s online, in-person, or on the phone. In particular, with Rosé’s latest release, netizens joked it was a “fight” to be her number one fan.

In particular, Rosé and Jennie found time to meet.

On December 11 (local time), Rosé and Jennie were spotted in New York together, coming out of the private members’ club Chez Margaux.

In another clip, netizens noticed that one of the photographers was singing Jennie’s song “MANTRA” as the duo made their way out.

When the videos were posted, netizens couldn’t get over seeing the pair together, loving how the members found any way to meet, even amidst their busy schedules.

It’s not the first time New York has created a memorable moment between Jennie and Rosé, and you can read more below.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie And Rosé Reunite In New “Hot Girl” Photo

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Crush Admits It Felt Like An Audition Singing In Front Of BTS

By  at December 12, 2024    No comments

In the most recent episode of MBC’s Radio Star, singer Crush showed off the gift he received from BTS’s J-Hope.

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In the episode, he discussed the various celebrity weddings he has attended but revealed that the most memorable wedding he sang at was J-Hope’s older sister’s.

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“One day, J-Hope suddenly called me and said his sister, who was getting married, was a huge fan of mine.

Although I felt a bit of pressure, I sang at the wedding, but it felt like an audition because all the BTS members were watching.”

— Crush

To thank him for singing at the wedding, J-Hope sent a custom microphone as a gift.

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This is made from all Swarovski. I use it a lot at concerts. Thanks, J-Hope.

— Crush

It was also revealed that the microphone was personally ordered by J-Hope, with a price range of about 10,000,000 KRW ($~6,987.63 USD).

Meanwhile, the two are known to be close friends, and have also worked together on Crush’s single “Rush Hour.”

Source: insight

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

“Squid Game 2” Cast Photo Sparks Backlash For Actors’ Personal Controversies Amid T.O.P’s Absence

By  at December 11, 2024    No comments

Squid Game 2 is set to be released, but the lineup at the press conference has sparked a backlash over the cast’s personal controversies.

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The “Squid Game 2” poster | Netflix

Ahead of the show premiering, the cast of the new series made an appearance for a “World Premiere” event.

There was also a press conference with the media, and a photo of the cast was shared.

While the photo gained attention, one main cast member was missing, and it’s T.O.P, which many believe was due to past controversies surrounding drugs.

However, it sparked fury because netizens brought back the controversies of the main stars who were allowed to attend the press conference, including Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, and the newest star, Lee Jin Wook.

Squid Game 2: Cast Controversies Leaving A Shadow On The Show’s New Season

Netizens Outraged By K-Drama Casting News Due To Lee Jin Wook’s Past Sexual Assault Allegations 

Netizens pointed out these points under the picture, and along with anger for T.O.P, just general disdain for the cast, with some even covering their faces on the photo.

The second series airs on December 26.

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“New York Times” Seemingly “Shades” HYBE When Talking About NewJeans

By  at December 11, 2024    No comments

This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here.

A US outlet has gained attention after seemingly “shading” HYBE when talking about NewJeans.

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The members of NewJeans | @newjeans_ADOR/X

NewJeans recently left HYBE and ADOR amid their ongoing feud with the company.

NewJeans Officially Leaves ADOR For “A Very Simple Reason”

The members have been continuing their schedules and it also seems like their influence continues to be on show. Recently, the New York Times released their  “Best Songs of 2024,” and in third place, they had NewJeans’ hit song “Supernatural.”

Not only was NewJeans the only K-Pop group on the list, but one line particularly caught the attention of fans as the outlet spoke about why people would want to get “in the way” of the group.

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When the article was posted, netizens thought that the snippet was meant to shade HYBE, especially considering everything going on with the group.

Source: NY Times

HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

NewJeans’ Manager Accuses ADOR’s CEO Of Workplace Bullying

By  at December 10, 2024    No comments

Amid the news about NewJeans announcing its contract termination, ADOR filed a lawsuit against them to confirm the validity of the exclusive contract.

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| ADOR

To this, the members refuted the legal action taken by ADOR.

Our trust in ADOR and HYBE has already collapsed. They have failed to fulfill their obligation to protect the artists properly and have repeatedly violated the terms of the contract. As stated in the contract, we no longer have any reason to work with ADOR and HYBE.

— NewJeans

NewJeans Refutes Legal Action Taken By ADOR Regarding Termination Of Contract

Most recently, an ADOR staff member claimed they were harassed by the company following the termination.

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| PMC/Billboard Music Awards

According to Channel A News, NewJeans’ manager “A” has also accused ADOR CEO Ju Young Kim of workplace bullying.

“1. The lured me into thinking we had a business negotiation then suddenly gave me a standby notice and demanded that I return my laptop from home immediately. Despite requesting to leave work, they illegally confined me for about three hours until the laptop was returned. (Violation of Article 7 of the Labor Standards Act, workplace bullying).

2. Forced me to submit my personal cell phone without any legal grounds. (workplace bullying).

3. I backed up all the work-related data online to the company drive and only had personal data left on my laptop. Even though I formatted my laptop, they started an investigation, saying they would use this as grounds for disciplinary action because I formatted it (workplace bullying).”

To this, ADOR responded, “We haven’t received any information regarding this. We will faithfully respond if we receive notification about an investigation.”

ADOR Staff Reveals How The Company Bullied NewJeans’ Staff Following Their Termination

Source: channel A

Anecdotes About Soldiers Interacting With NCT’s Jaehyun Goes Viral

By  at December 10, 2024    No comments

Since NCT’s Jaehyun enlisted in the military in November, fans have anxiously waited for stories or updates about him.

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Previously, the first official photos of Jaehyun in the military garnered much attention online.

NCT’s Jaehyun Goes Viral For New Military Photos

Most recently, he finished the six-week boot camp and attended the basic military training ceremony.

First Look At NCT’s Jaehyun At His Boot Camp Completion Ceremony

Aside from this, various online accounts shared stories of fans’ acquaintances, friends, and family who trained with Jaehyun during boot camp.

I heard from a distant acquaintance from someone I know trained with Jaehyun. After asking if he shot his gun well during shooting practice, he replied that it was a bit difficult while smiling.

My brother is in the military and is in the room right next to Jaehyun, so he’s eaten with him before. When he asked if he was NCT, he said, ’Shhh.’

My friend is in the same boot camp as Jaehyun so they talk quite often. Turns out Jaehyun lied to my friend saying he was born in 2005. They said his personality is really great and makes a lot of jokes. He also calls him Yoon-O hyung.

My friend’s friend is at the same boot camp as Jaehyun, and he heard that while they were doing burpees and curl-ups. I’m not sure if he just lost it, but he was just laughing. I guess to the friend, it may have looked that way, but to me, I think he was just being his usual ‘hihi cat’.

Meanwhile, Jaehyun is set to be discharged in May 2026.

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Red Velvet’s Irene Flexes Luxury Gifts For Her Dancers

By  at December 10, 2024    No comments

Most recently, Red Velvet’s Irene released her first solo album, Like A Flower.

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As soon as the album dropped, she recorded 250,063 sales on the first day, the highest number of sales among all SM Entertainment female artists.

Red Velvet’s Irene Shocks With Album Sales And Chart Performance Following Solo Debut

As this was a long-awaited solo debut, Irene made sure to showcase her experience and versatility through the quality of her album.

Red Velvet’s Irene Shocks Korean Netizens With Solo Debut “Like A Flower”

She also made sure to thank the people who helped her make this album possible. An online community board gained attention as Irene’s dancers shared the gift she gave them.

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| Nate Pann

An early Merry Christmas from unni.

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| Nate Pann

Thanks to our surprise Santa unni, I will be warm this winter. Thanks so much.

Turns out, she gifted her dancers gloves from the luxury brand Miu Miu.

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It’s also not the first time Irene has gifted her dancers presents.

On the other hand, a fan was allegedly harassed during Irene’s fan sign event.

Fan Gets Allegedly Sexually Harassed By Staff At Red Velvet Irene’s Fansign

Source: nate pann

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Monday, December 9, 2024

Song Joong Ki To Appear On Domestic Variety Show For The First Time In Nine Years

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On December 9, JTBC announced that actor Song Joong Ki would appear on the upcoming show Please Take Care of My Refrigerator Since 2014.

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This garnered much attention as it would be his first variety show appearance in nine years. Fans also noted that his appearance was not a VCR interview or overseas broadcast but an official guest on the show.

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Song has not been seen on domestic entertainment shows since his appearance on SBS’s Running Man Shanghai special in 2016.

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Attention is focused on whether Song will share his family story, as he recently became a father of two.

Song Joong Ki Announces Marriage And Wife’s Pregnancy

Song Joong Ki married British actress Kate Louise Saunders and recently announced the birth of his daughter.

Song Joong Ki And Katy Louise Saunders Welcome The Birth Of Their 2nd Child — A Daughter

With the upcoming release of the film Bogota, it looks like Song Joong Ki will be making various entertainment show appearances!

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“List of shows he will appear on so far:

Please Take Care Of My Refigerator

Salon Drip 2

Hello this is Choi Hwa Jung

The Seasons— Lee Young Ji’s Rainbow”

On the other hand, he will appear as the second guest on the show with filming scheduled on December 22 and the official broadcast airing on December 29.

Source: insight

Lyricist Kim Eana’s Past Statement Resurfaces Following “Ilbe” Accusations

By  at December 09, 2024    No comments

Recently, Kim Eana, a popular lyricist known for writing songs for many K-Pop stars, garnered attention for screenshots of her past online chat messages.

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The messages, allegedly from Kim’s Twitch account, revealed that she used phrases specifically by Ilbe users.

Popular K-Pop Lyricist Kim Eana Denies Fierce “Ilbe” Accusation

Amid President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s martial law declaration, she received comments calling her an ilbe user, however, she claimed that she never accessed the website and that she is “just a citizen outraged by the martial law declaration.”

With this, an online community post garnered much attention as a past statement made by Kim resurfaced. The screenshots posted were from her appearance on the MMTG YouTube channel from 2019.

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“JaeJae: So there must be some words you have to look up, right?

Kim Eana: One thing is for certain. I don’t use words that I don’t know because I don’t want to look ridiculous.”

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Korean netizens could not hide their disappointment as the image she portrayed on screen was so different.

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  • “No matter how much you try to hide it, it will get exposed somehow.”
  • “Stop appearing on TV.”
  • “Guess she was finally caught.”
  • “Now I can’t listen to her songs anymore..how can I.”
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  • “I hope she doesn’t come out on broadcasts ever again.”
  • “Wow, she hid her image well thus far.”
  • “Ridiculous.”
  • “Not surprised.”
  • “She used the words knowingly. She was that kind of person and we didn’t know.”
  • “I had no idea. I loved how she made the song for JAESSBEE. I’m so disappointed. This just ruined it for JAESSBEE, too.”

Inside “Ilbe”: What Exactly Is This Korean Website And Why Has It Become So Problematic?

Source: theqoo

Sunday, December 8, 2024

BLACKPINK Jennie’s Brand Collab That Definitely Needs To Make A Comeback

By  at December 08, 2024    No comments

Porsche all but confirmed a collaboration with Jennie through their Sonderwunsch program. The Sonderwunsch program is the automaker’s bespoke program which allows clients to customize and personalize their Porsche.

Porsche confirmed all speculation when they revealed their collaboration, aptly titled “Taycan 4S Cross Turismo for Jennie Ruby Jane,” at the Sonderwunsch Haus in Seoul.

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Holger Gerrmann, CEO of Porsche Korea, spoke about working with the K-Pop icon.

It was a special experience to work with Jennie, a young female creative leader and a global icon for Generation Z, for the first Sonderwunsch program. Her passion and ideas for Porsche were memorable.

— Holger Gerrmann

The “Taycan 4S Cross Turismo for Jennie Ruby Jane” features a black Taycan 4S Cross Turismo with customized accents throughout the exterior and interior of the car. The idol’s Jennie Ruby Jane logo, which Jennie personally designed, is displayed prominently on the exterior in Maison blue. The car also features a customized rim.

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Netizens reacted to Jennie’s collaboration with Porsche with awe.  With a Chanel ambassadorship already secured, many felt Jennie was really in a class of her own.

  • “Wow, I’ve never seen an idol do a Porsche advert before.”
  • “It’s such a flex to work with Porsche. Chanel and now Porsche, Jennie is really in a league of her own.”
  • “It’s so dope that Porsche sponsored their concert.”
  • “The definition of a flex.”
  • “The logo is so pretty.”
  • “No matter what the haters say, she keeps winning.”
  • “What? Wow, she lives in a separate reality…”
  • “It’s so cool that her logo was on the exterior walls of the pop-up.”

With such a sleek collaboration and integration of Jennie’s personal touches into the car itself, it’s criminal that this collaboration didn’t continue longer.

BLACKPINK Rosé’s Chart Performance Fails To Impress Koreans

By  at December 08, 2024    No comments

BLACKPINK’s Rosé made a highly anticipated comeback with her debut studio album Rosie on December 6, featuring the single “Toxic Till The End.”

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The album consists of 12 tracks showcasing a blend of 90s R&B, shimmering synthpop, and emotional ballads. The lyrics delve into her personal experiences of excitement, heartbreak, and the struggles of fame in her early twenties.

Prior to the album’s release, Rosé released the first single, “APT,” on October 18 — a collaboration with Bruno Mars. The song became an instant hit and saw massive worldwide success. It topped the Billboard Global 200 and various international charts, including South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. It also landed in the top ten in the U.S. and UK, solidifying its appeal in such big markets.

Despite the massive success of “Apt.,” Rosé’s follow-up single, “Toxic Till The End,” hasn’t matched expectations, particularly in South Korea. While it managed to chart globally on Spotify, including #24 on the Global chart with over 3.8 million streams and #100 in the U.S. with nearly 600,000 streams, Korean fans appear unimpressed.

A post on the popular online forum Pann discussing the song’s achievements gained traction but drew critical comments from netizens. Many pointed out the perceived reliance on Bruno Mars for the success of “Apt.” and the lackluster results of her latest release.

Critics have also noted that even with her U.S. tour and extensive promotion, Rosé’s performance fell short of the high expectations set by BLACKPINK’s global dominance.

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  • “Bruno Mars carried the whole thing.”
  • “If it weren’t for APT, it would’ve been an even bigger flop…”
  • “I heard 310,000 copies were sold on the first day, but 290,000 of those were from Chinese bulk buying. LOL. Seriously, are there no fans in Korea?”
  • “But seriously, considering APT ‘exploded’ and she toured the U.S. actively like a local artist… it’s still below expectations, isn’t it?”
  • “Can’t sell albums, streaming is low, even mentioning her boyfriend doesn’t get any reaction. What can you do?”
Source: Pann

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ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo Blasted Online Over Recent Instagram Post

By  at December 08, 2024    No comments

Amidst ongoing political turmoil in South Korea following the president’s controversial declaration of martial law — leading to widespread protests demanding his impeachment — public figures have faced heightened scrutiny.

Celebrities who have expressed solidarity with protestors have been widely praised, while those who remain silent or focus on unrelated matters have been met with criticism. ASTRO Cha Eunwoo‘s latest Instagram post has become an example of the latter.

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The idol shared a series of photos from a recent VOGUE Korea photoshoot, a seemingly routine update for his fans. However, the timing of the post has drawn sharp criticism from some netizens who feel it shows a lack of awareness given the current political climate.

Comments under his post reflect the frustration of many online users. Some accuse him of ignoring the national crisis, while others urge him to acknowledge the protests or at least refrain from unrelated posts during such a sensitive time.

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  • “In a time when the country is struggling… Why post something like this now…?”
  • “At least try to read the room…”
  • “Hey, come to the National Assembly, seriously.”
  • “No matter what, you know what kind of situation Korea is in right now, so why post this now?”
  • “Dongmin, are you really this clueless?”

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  • “Right now, I’m nervously glued to YouTube because of this whole situation… Read the room.”
  • “Seems like you don’t care whether the country is in chaos or not.”
  • “Unlike other colleagues, instead of making a public statement about the situation, you’re doing this?”
  • “Ugh, this is so annoying. Is it all about you doing well? Have some awareness.”

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  • “Cha Eunwoo, why are you so oblivious? Seriously, get a clue.”
  • “The country is in this state, and what are you doing right now?”
  • “You’re like a peach that looks good but tastes bad.”
  • “Get a clue! Don’t you even watch the news?”
  • “This gorgeous man always looks so amazing.”

Despite the wave of negativity, there are fans and supporters defending Eunwoo, arguing that he is not obligated to make a political statement. They believe the backlash is unwarranted as he has not taken a stance against the protestors. What are your thoughts on Cha Eunwoo’s post?

Source: Pann

 
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