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#HAECHAN’s pretty age 25 challenge has already appeared at: - actor kim min-kyu’s fanmeeting - actor kim jaewon’s fanmeeting - chenle’s birthday party - jeno & jaemin’s fanmeeting

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[Eng Sub] Baeksang Arts Awards Judge & Film Critic Jung Deok Hyun Praising Kim Hye Yoon once again for her powerful, sincere & strong acting that elevates & brings out the best in scenes & her scene partners JDH: Like Kim Hye Yoon, she's a really powerful actor (with powerful acting skills) A really & truly powerful actor like her. She's truly amazing, the reason why she's amazing is that she does not try to stand out on her own with her acting skills, instead her elevates and makes Actors around her stand out & elevate as well. That's true strength ok! Being an Actor & acting is not about doing it alone but giving & receiving, that's how energy comes out in the ensemble (scene/among actors) & synergy is created. In some parts, you have to kill me, in some you have to go in & drag me but being able to portray & do that kind of acting at that age (Hye Yoon's age) so easily, I truly think she's an outstandingly amazing person. So if I had to choose an actor right now, only Kim Hye Yoon comes to my mind first & only her. She's very sincere as well, she's very sincere in acting so even if she enters or does variety shows, it's a new picture & side of her. Those kind of people are very attractive. Right now, it's not fun to watch people who get used to variety shows & have accustomed reactions to situations (the typical variety type reactions). But those who do not go on entertainment shows, the character the person has or is is just so lovely. Whatever they come out and do is good. Do not repost. #김혜윤 #KimHyeYoon #LovelyRunner

니아 ⁷

155,851 次观看 • 1 年前

The Nicki Minaj–Lil’ Kim beef is a long-running hip-hop rivalry driven by accusations of style theft, lack of homage, Cash Money industry friction, and competing claims to the “Queen of Rap” title‼️. It peaked publicly around 2009–2011 and has never fully resolved‼️. Early roots (2007–2009)‼️ Comparisons started when Nicki’s 2007 "Playtime Is Over" promo images and 2008 "Sucka Free" cover closely mirrored Lil’ Kim’s iconic 1996 "Hard Core" look‼️. Fans saw Nicki emulating Kim’s racy image, flow, and aesthetic‼️. Nicki rejected the “new Lil’ Kim” label while giving shout-outs‼️. Their first meeting accounts differ‼️. Nicki says she approached Kim backstage at a Lil Wayne concert (~2009), asked if everything was good, and they took pictures‼️. Kim has denied that version and said she was initially nice to Nicki‼️. In late 2009 both appeared on Birdman’s “Grindin’ Makin’ Money.” Kim has said this came amid talks with Cash Money/Slim Williams about a partnership‼️. She recorded her verse quickly, expected a bigger push, then felt the track was sidelined once the label had her “stamp.”‼️She later claimed Nicki’s sound and records felt like they were taking the direction she was developing, and that Nicki became “catty.”‼️ Kim also described an encounter at Diddy’s son’s birthday party where Nicki allegedly eye-rolled and ignored her after the collab‼️. Escalation (2010–2011)‼️ As Nicki’s career exploded with "Pink Friday", Kim publicly accused her of not paying proper homage, taking subliminals, and cloning her without credit‼️. Kim framed it as disrespect from a younger artist who benefited from the path she helped clear‼️. Nicki’s “Roman’s Revenge” (with Eminem) was widely read as targeting Kim (“That bitch mad cuz I took the spot…”)‼️. Nicki has said a veteran came at her, she had repeatedly praised Kim (and Foxy, Remy) early on, and she responded because she had to protect her career and “feed her family.”‼️ Kim fired back with the "Black Friday" mixtape (a play on "Pink Friday") and direct disses‼️. Nicki later dropped “Tragedy,” mocking Kim’s independent sales and career trajectory‼️. Interviews continued the shots—Kim vowed not to take her foot off Nicki’s neck; Nicki mixed respect with warnings about picking fights and told Kim to put out Billboard-level music first‼️. Later years⁉️ The heaviest track-for-track phase cooled, but tension lingered‼️. Kim released a “Flawless” remix/cover dissing Nicki’s “Queen of Rap” claim and replacing her image‼️. She later aligned with Remy Ma during Remy’s beef with Nicki‼️. Occasional soft moments appeared (Kim voiced some support for "Queen" in 2018), but the rivalry never fully ended‼️. In 2024 Nicki blasted her former manager Deb Antney for reaching out to Kim behind her back to try to squash the beef, saying she never asked for it and did not want that associated with her‼️. Kim’s core view⁉️: She was initially open and nice (including the Cash Money collab)‼️. Nicki and the label studied/took her swag without lasting respect, then threw subliminals once established‼️. She felt used for credibility‼️. Nicki’s core view⁉️: She repeatedly credited and praised Kim early. A veteran attacked her; she hit back in self-defense‼️. She rejects being cast only as the disrespectful newcomer and says the dominant narrative ignores her early praise‼️. It remains classic generational tension mixed with industry politics, image parallels, and ego around legacy‼️. Both have acknowledged the other’s talent at points, but personal friction has blocked full public reconciliation‼️💯.

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24,379 次观看 • 8 天前

[ENG] Actor Kim Dohyun mentioned that actor #KimSoohyun gave a knee-length padded jacket to the Yongduri family and everyone in the Queens group of #QueenOfTears. Q. Did you ever hear why you were cast as Soohyun's older brother? KDH: I haven’t heard, but I’m sure it’s because of my looks. Considering my age and career, there’s no reason for me to play Soohyun’s brother, except maybe I’m the one who looks least like him in the entertainment industry. Q. That must be the reason. KDH: Actually, in our neighborhood Yongduri, there was some debate among the family members about our looks. Q. Yongduri? KDH: Yes, our neighborhood is Yongduri. In our family, there’s Kim Soohyun, Jang Yoonju, and me. Q. Oh, you’re siblings? KDH: Yes, so there was some talk about whose DNA we inherited. Our father, senior actor Jeon Baesu, is very tall. Q. And who plays your mother? KDH: Actress Younghee. She has a very charismatic T-zone. Jang Yoonju inherited our dad’s height, Kim Soohyun got both the T-zone and height, and I got my mother’s petite build and my father’s T-zone. So, in Yongduri, I was considered the odd one out for about a year. Q. Did your brother give you any special care? KDH: Yes, yes. Actually, during that winter, when we were filming outdoors, I wore padding. I wore it until recently, for over 15 years. I kept saying I should change it this year, but when I actually went to buy it, it was surprisingly expensive. Yes, it’s expensive. But then I thought, I’ve even played the youngest of a wealthy family. I really should buy at least one. But when I went to buy it, they didn’t have the length I wanted. It was supposed to go below the knees. At the shoot, Kim Soohyun had a jacket that reached his ankles. So I said, “Hey Soohyun, did you get this sponsored because you’re a celebrity? Or is this some kind of special edition for stars?” I thought so, since I couldn’t find it anywhere. He answered, "Hyung, this is sold in stores." I said, "But I couldn’t find it." He said, "No, hyung, if you look well, you’ll find it." I said, "Okay, I’ll look again." Later, on set, one of the staff handed me a shopping bag from Kim Soohyun with the jacket inside. Q. Anyone could see that was a hint to buy it for you. Long paddings are everywhere! You must have ignored it on purpose. KDH: It wasn’t just a gift for me; Kim Soohyun also gifted it to the entire Yongduri family and all of the Queens group. Q. Kim Soohyun is really a good friend.

soohyunupdates

123,077 次观看 • 2 年前

[0501] Actor Park Sunghoon mentioned #KimSoohyun at ‘You Quiz On The Block.’ Yoo Jaesuk: I heard that Kim Soohyun had a big influence on your decision to join Queen of Tears? Park Sunghoon: Yes, I’ve always been interested in writer Park Jieun and directors Jang Youngwoo and Kim Heewon, who have excellent reputations. But personally, Soohyun, despite being younger than me, has been active from a young age and has had a long career in leading roles. When I transitioned from theater to drama, I looked up to Soohyun’s acting. He’s so detailed and good at acting that I admired him when studying acting for the screen. I was thrilled to be cast in the same project as him and was very curious about what kind of person he is, which influenced my decision to join. Sooman is very smart, he’s humble and makes funny noises, which lightens the mood on set. I realized he’s a clever guy because he makes everyone feel comfortable. Jiwon is like a class president. Like a school president. She’s very, very kind. When you’re just sitting there, she comes over and says, ‘Have some snacks, oppa.’ She’s called the snack fairy. She shares candies and jellies. I had a misunderstanding with Kwak Dongyeon. I thought he was born in '87, but he’s actually from '97. It’s not that he looks old, but he’s been acting since he was young, which gives him a mature appearance. We became close by laughing together and now joke around a lot.

soohyunupdates

141,916 次观看 • 2 年前

"Are you saying Trump lied?" "There were no discussions with us regarding that." "So are you saying Trump lied?" That’s not something I can comment on." After Trump’s announcement, the ROK-U.S. joint military exercise, originally scheduled for 11 days from August 17–27, was shortened to just five days, August 17–21. PPP lawmaker Kim Min-jeon blasted Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-baek and the Lee Jae-myung administration, arguing that their anti-American stance has weakened the ROK-U.S. alliance. Despite the enormous security and economic risks of a U.S. troop withdrawal or a broader breakdown of the alliance, Lee’s left-wing government has pursued a pro-China agenda while repeatedly distancing South Korea from the United States. People outside South Korea seem to be taking Trump’s announcement too much at face value. But without understanding the seriousness of South Korea’s current shift toward China, the pieces simply don’t fit. Trump’s announcement was strong enough to shake South Korea and, at the very least, gave critics plenty of ammunition to challenge the pro-China Lee administration. For reference, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-baek recently told Air Force Academy cadets, “Mao Zedong’s motto is my motto,” indirectly expressing admiration for Mao. Against this backdrop, South Koreans were already worried that their own government might hand intelligence from ROK-U.S. joint exercises over to China. That’s how serious the situation in South Korea has become.

ViiV

31,967 次观看 • 6 天前

I turn 43 today. Every year I do a “birthday workout” to reaffirm my lifelong commitment to fitness. This year’s version: run a sub-5 min mile (on the treadmill, thanks MI winter) and bench 200 lbs. The video is me part way through a 4:58* mile (cut it down a bit, nobody wants to watch me suffer for 5 mins). I love the mantra “outlift the runners, outrun the lifters”. This workout is an encapsulation of that. I’m a better runner than lifter. A sub-5 mile at 43 is pretty rare. A 200 lb bench much less so. But I’d like to think the ability to do both is quite uncommon at my age. At 6’1” ~170 lbs w a 6’5” wingspan & skinny forearms/wrists, bench is hard for me. It’s by far my worst lift. Working up to 200 took ages. Max bench and a fast mile are diametrically opposed from a training standpoint, so trying to thread the needle on both has been a fun challenge. *A 4:58 on the treadmill is not a legit 4:58. While I know my treadmill is calibrated within a fairly tight range, it’s unlikely perfect. Also the treadmill is technically “easier” than outside. It kicks your feet back and you don’t battle wind resistance. A 1% incline makes it more equivalent, but no chance in hell I’m attempting sub-5 on an incline. That said, it was rough mentally. I’ve never run an all out mile on the treadmill before. Do not recommend. It hurt real bad and I thought I might fall. Each foot strike had to be perfect. Got extra dicey in the back half. Excited to do something equally stupid for 44!

Dan Reese

175,429 次观看 • 8 个月前

Official Response on Connor Tomlinson's Diatribe This is why more and more people call you "Containment Connor." You keep talking about us as though you're an authority, yet you refuse to have dialogue with us directly—even in private. That’s worse than the mainstream media. Electoral success can only be built by passionate people coming together to create something meaningful—and refusing to cave to attacks from the mainstream. Trying to smear a party approaching a thousand members based on guilt by association, tenuous degrees of separation, and the actions of irrelevant individuals from years ago—before the party even existed and who have never been part of or associated with it—is absurd. This kind of tactic is precisely why other parties are so easily undermined. On remigration, our policy is clear, as are our spokesmen, and everyone else seems to understand them just fine. We have never advocated deporting people’s wives or those who are mixed or have settled. In fact, we have explicitly stated the opposite when asked. Yet here you are, deliberately misrepresenting us. Have you even taken the time to read our Immigration and Remigration policy? Once again, you mischaracterise our party as extremists, when we have done more than any other to clean up the image of nationalism and remove the cranks and weirdos. It seems you are desperate to hold back our efforts in building a confident, vibrant, and sensible nationalist movement that creates positive change—not just in communities, but across the political landscape. Our work has already shifted the Overton Window on remigration, and we will continue to do so. Then you segue into Sarah Khan’s political manoeuvring. Again, you get this completely wrong—she’s not pushing for proscription under terrorism laws (because the threshold is too high), but for new speech legislation to outlaw groups and individuals she deems guilty of "hateful extremism." We oppose this authoritarian overreach, just as any sane person should. Thankfully, this idea has been rejected before and isn’t aimed at political parties like ours—no one has even mentioned us in this context except you! That alone should raise alarm bells for even the most level-headed observers. The phrase "knock on the door" is pure fearmongering. We’ve been a registered party for over a year, and not a single one of our members has been targeted by such state antics. Our people are among the best in the nation, conducting themselves with integrity and purpose. Every day, our activists represent our party in their communities, proving that nationalism can be a positive and impactful force. You claim to be well-researched, yet it’s clear you’ve put no effort into actually examining our policies or speaking to our people. Why the deliberate conflation of disparate—or even non-existent—issues? What exactly are you trying to achieve? By spreading misinformation like a bad actor or system tool, you only expose yourself. Even the mainstream media grant us a right of reply. If you’re so confident in your position, why not engage with us directly, whether in public or private? Our door is always open for discussion—or better yet, interview us. Challenge us properly instead of resorting to public distortions. Right now, you’re creating nothing but animosity and division at a time when we should all be pulling in the same direction—or at the very least, minding our own business. Worse still, you are spreading fear and trying to turn people away from positive, sensible activism that empowers communities to take back control. We ask you to stop these unprovoked and absurd attacks.

The Homeland Party

524,189 次观看 • 1 年前

Keys of #Damascus A documentary series presents the story of the liberation of #Damascus on December 8, 2025, then takes viewers back to the early beginnings of the #Syrian revolution and the period of peaceful protests that started in March 2011, before moving on to the armed phase and subsequent developments. The film, following the locations it covers, highlights key milestones in modern #Syrian history, especially since the Baath Party and the #Assad family seized power, and the bloody events that accompanied that era in the late 1970s and mid-1980s. 00:00 – Introduction 00:50 – Aggression Deterrence Forces enter #Damascus at noon on December 8, 2024 02:10 – Al-Sharaa: #Damascus has a great history and is a historical crossroads in all eras 02:25 – First day of the Aggression Deterrence operation on November 27, 2024 04:44 – Director of #Syria Program at the Middle East Institute: International diplomacy was in shock over what happened in #Syria 06:06 – Former #Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Jalali recounts the details of the #Doha meeting before the fall of Bashar #Assad’s regime 09:25 – Al-Shaibani: We were thinking about how to neutralize the #Russian actor while in the middle of the battle 11:50 – Where did the Republican Guard and special forces, long the protectors of #Assad’s regime, disappear to? 16:15 – How Damascus was besieged on the night of December 7, 2024 — Director of #Suwayda Security explains 20:02 – Mohammed Al-Bashir, former Minister of Energy and head of the Salvation Government, recounts the first day after #Assad’s fall 24:50 – Scenes of Al-Sharaa’s arrival at 5:00 PM on #December 8, 2024, at the #Umayyad #Mosque in #Damascus 28:50 – Anas Khattab: As soon as we entered #Damascus, the directives were to preserve infrastructure and enforce security 31:40 – #Syrian Defense Minister: We moved to the coast, and the challenge was to prevent a civil war 33:50 – First explosions hit Al-Manzel neighborhood at 1:00 PM on December 8, 2024, in an Israeli strike 36:44 – Military expert: With #Assad’s fall, Netanyahu canceled the 1974 disengagement agreement and invaded the remaining Golan 39:12 – Dawn of #December 9, 2024 — Aggression Deterrence Forces enter Tartus and #Latakia 41:00 – Abdel Qader Al-Tahan: Since taking office in Aleppo, we worked on building an intelligence system 43:28 – Rural Damascus Governor: We had a special team for infiltration operations targeting #Assad regime officers and obtained precise information about #Assad’s army 45:15 – Arab and international support for #Syria’s new political phase 47:48 – #UN Special Envoy for #Syria: I was the first international representative to visit Al-Sharaa a week after he assumed power 50:18 – Al-Sharaa: In 11 days, #Syria was liberated from north to south and east to west 51:13 – Al-Sharaa: The popular interaction and the joy seen in people’s eyes sent a clear message to the world that their chains had been broken 51:48

Qusay Noor

24,064 次观看 • 8 个月前

‼️‼️SOME NEWS A. The case of the late actor Yu Menglong has drawn international media attention, with outlets such as the BBC also reporting on it. On social media platforms, many netizens continue to follow the developments. A petition has been launched on the website AVAAZ, calling on the police to open an investigation and disclose details of the case. As of today, the petition has gathered more than 100,000 signatures of support. B. 🍉 there are some rumors that on September 24 Yu Menglong was brought back to his hometown of Urumqi, Xinjiang C. Analyze the announcement of the YuMenglong case from the police CCTV. 1. It does not mention the time of death, only describes it as "recently" 2. It does not mention the place of death, nor does it mention that after drinking he "fell to his death at a friend's home". Because this is the most illogical point, bringing it up would easily trigger public questioning. 3. It does not mention an "autopsy", only a "forensic examination". A forensic examination is not necessarily an autopsy, it could also mean examining bloodstains or traces at the scene. Why not clearly say "autopsy"? 4. Although it states "retrieved video surveillance", it does not specify whether the retrieval was successful or from which cameras. 5. The three rumors that were refuted were actually not the ones most widely spread. Refuting these three in particular is very puzzling. 6. Regarding the video at age 25, the Maoyan video, and the parking lot video, these seem the most direct, with a wider impact. Yet they were not refuted. Could it mean they are real? Or is it that refuting them now could bring accountability or repercussions later? 7. They acknowledged the "fake" studio's announcement, yet only released the official notice ten days after public opinion had already exploded. A very strange move. D. 💁‍♀️: The building across filmed a video of heartbreaking cries, two people throwing someone out of the window. There's also a video of the person being held upside down, and when they were upside down, the lights downstairs were on. There were clearly three needle marks on the chest and the sound of whipping was very tragic. It had just been exposed but was blocked and can't be found anymore.😭 👉:They were thrown down. 💁‍♀️: Anyway, it wasn't jumping off the building, not suicide. E. 🍉🍉🍉 " Among the seventeen people, one director, before coming to China, had worked as a "butterfly" ( operative ) in marine exploration for Israel. The interrogation methods they used drug injections, intermittent torture, pulling out fingernails are all traditional Mossad interrogation techniques. Therefore, the USB drive that Yu swallowed was definitely not just a matter of "money laundering". If it contained classified data related to China marine surveys, then Yu would be a hero." 🙏 #于朦朧墜樓事件 #YuMenglongFallingEvent #justiceforyumenglong #于朦胧坠楼 #YuMenglong #于朦胧 #AlanYu #YuMenglong #JusticeforYuMenglong #YuMenglong于朦胧 #于朦胧

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37,603 次观看 • 11 个月前

HYBE and Min Hee-jin NewJeans Controversy from the Perspective of a 20-Year Entertainment Industry Expert | Kim Yoon-ji, Senior Researcher at the Overseas Economic Research Institute of the Export-Import Bank of Korea #1 [Investment Insight] 증시각도기TV HYBE has shown a somewhat immature side throughout this process. The essence of the issue has become less important. Hello, viewers and investors of Stock TV. Recently, there has been a lot of societal concern about the entertainment industry. Last year, it did well, but the question remains about how it will fare this year. We’re joined by Kim Yoon-ji, Senior Researcher at the Korea Eximbank Overseas Economic Research Institute, to discuss this. Welcome. Today, I brought a drink because this topic is not easy to discuss soberly. The situation between HYBE, Min Hee-jin, and NewJeans has escalated, and unfortunately, it’s no longer just management fighting but the artists have joined the fray. I’ve heard from someone in the industry that the close relationship between a producer and an artist is inevitable. In the past, there have been similar cases where producers and artists were tightly knit. Now, something similar has happened with Min Hee-jin and HYBE. Most people outside the industry don’t know the exact terms of the contract between Min Hee-jin and HYBE. As my own son works in the entertainment field, I’m well aware of how important it is to work with a good producer. For a company like HYBE, which has invested tens or even hundreds of billions of won, it’s unthinkable that they would allow NewJeans to separate and go independent after establishing their position. Many in the industry agree that this doesn’t make sense. To the general public, NewJeans might seem like the underdogs, and people might feel they should be allowed to leave. But from the perspective of the entertainment industry, which requires substantial capital to grow, the relationship between investors and artists is key. You can’t discuss this industry without acknowledging the role of investors. This case is different from situations where individual members leave, as seen in the past with groups that had Chinese members. This isn’t about a single member leaving; it’s more about the fact that, in this industry, the producers are as important as the artists themselves. From the beginning, NewJeans has been marketed as Min Hee-jin’s girl group, so the idea of them continuing without her feels different. We need to approach this from a different angle. That said, it doesn’t mean HYBE should completely cut ties. Many people have different initial thoughts about the situation, but the core issue here is the importance of the relationship between producers and the company, especially when substantial investment is involved. From my perspective, the fundamental question is: what exactly was attempted? I still find this unclear. In any company, it's common to hear people say, "I want to quit, I can't work with this boss, I'm leaving tomorrow." We all talk about this with friends or colleagues. Sometimes, we even ask others to let us know if there’s a good opportunity elsewhere. But actually submitting a resignation is a whole different issue. But in the new premise, I still wonder what exactly they were trying to do. What exactly was attempted? We always talk about it at work, right? "I'm going to quit. I can't work with that boss anymore. I'm leaving tomorrow." We always have those conversations. We talk about it with our friends, with team members, and even ask friends outside of work to let us know if they hear of any good positions. But actually submitting a resignation is a whole different issue, isn't it? Looking at how the situation first unfolded, it seems like HYBE was the one to bring things to light. They shared a lot with the press, and Min Hee-jin, the CEO, responded with a strong counterstatement. HYBE was saying, "Min Hee-jin is trying to do this and that," but CEO Min was like, "What else have I done apart from that message on KakaoTalk?" The court also judged that they weren't sure what actions had actually been attempted. To me, this seems like the fact of the matter. Clearly, HYBE's relationship with CEO Min Hee-jin might not be good. There could have been friction about how a subsidiary operates so independently from the parent company. There were likely various issues internally, but they should have been resolved within the company without making the problems visible externally. The fact that they let it spill outside before resolving it was a huge mistake on HYBE's part, revealing weaknesses in their management abilities. In my view, this has greatly devalued HYBE, becoming a powerful force that has dragged down their valuation. Throughout this process, HYBE displayed a level of immaturity, and the core of the issue became less important. The real concern for investors now is whether the company can effectively handle issues like these. Once this problem is resolved, can the remaining HYBE groups continue to grow securely? This business is all about reputation. HYBE is now seen as a company that ousts female CEOs simply because she didn't follow their orders. That perception leaves a lasting impression on people's minds, damaging the company's future operations. From an investor's perspective, two major incidents have happened in quick succession. The first was the boost in value during 2020 when HYBE sold a huge number of albums during COVID-19, creating the sense that the entertainment industry was Korea's next big sector. But then, this recent issue with Min Hee-jin, alongside BLACKPINK's contract situation, has put a serious damper on things. BLACKPINK didn't renew their contract as a group, and though they claim to continue working together in some capacity, it's not the same as before. YG Entertainment's profitability has plummeted, revealing how dependent they were on BLACKPINK. This has left investors wondering whether the entertainment business is just a limited-time, seven-year affair. If BLACKPINK had carried on smoothly into the next generation, it would have seemed like a sustainable business, and investors would have continued to trust in the long-term future of Korean entertainment. But now, we're seeing the cracks in that perception. It’s become a question of how to invest in a business with a lifespan of only seven years, when even the manufacturing industry lasts longer than that. The BLACKPINK incident and the NewJeans situation have both severely harmed investor confidence. HYBE's struggles with its artists are analogous to a manufacturing company facing a revolt from its workers. When investors look at this instability, they start questioning whether the business is even viable. The concept of sustainability has been seriously undermined, and the fact that the seven-year contract issue has been a long-standing concern doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. What used to reassure investors was the belief that when a seven-year contract ended, the company would already have the next seven years planned out, ready to sustain their business. That faith in the big entertainment companies has been shaken. Achieving the kind of success that BTS or BLACKPINK did is incredibly difficult, and passing the baton to the next generation is no simple task. Even though investors had faith that YG would produce another BLACKPINK-level group, now that trust is faltering. However, I do think people are now looking at contracts a bit differently. In the past, when a group disbanded, the members would scatter. But now, groups like BLACKPINK continue to work together even while pursuing solo projects. This shows that they understand the importance of sticking together, and I thought that this might help extend the longevity of these groups. But in reality, very few cases of disbanded groups have seen much success with individual members pursuing separate careers. There aren’t many examples where groups have stayed active for long, especially when individual members run into personal issues. Take Big Bang, for instance—they’ve been around for a while, but their personal scandals have made it hard for the group to recover fully. In the entertainment business, it’s rare for groups to last more than seven years, and age is also a factor. Once a group surpasses the seven-year mark, the members tend to be quite a bit older. With BTS, they need to show a fresh side if they’re to keep running strong. One of the most disheartening things mentioned by the members was that they didn’t feel respected. This ties into a larger issue in our society, as we're seeing with the national discussion around workplace bullying. If we think about how BTS achieved success, it's clear why this is such a serious issue. Back when BTS rose to fame, they shared how they weren’t from one of the top three agencies and positioned themselves as underdogs who worked hard to gain recognition. This resonated with many young people who felt that if you work hard enough, you can succeed, even without the backing of a major company. This message gave hope to many, not only in Korea but also globally. BTS’s fan base, especially in the U.S., includes many people who identify as outsiders, those who don’t feel they belong to the mainstream—whether in terms of race, culture, or social standing. For them, BTS was a source of inspiration, showing that you can still succeed even if you start from the margins. With NewJeans, though there’s talk about Min Hee-jin, the allegations of bullying within the company are hitting a sensitive nerve for fans. It’s unfortunate that the company allowed things to reach a point where such accusations were made. Even if the situation was mostly an internal conflict among the adults in charge, they should have handled it better to avoid involving the artists. In the past, we've seen similar issues, like with Big Bang’s various scandals, which were almost at the level of criminal activity. The current situation with NewJeans might not be as severe, but bullying and exclusion are still serious concerns. Ultimately, experiences like these can serve as valuable lessons for the entertainment industry. This situation has highlighted that the entertainment business is fundamentally about human relationships. From the artists to the products they create, everything revolves around people. The moment someone’s feelings are hurt or relationships are damaged, the entire business can collapse. The entertainment business is all about personal connections, something I've always believed. Recently, I heard about Naver Webtoon’s global success, and it's fascinating to think about how it has outgrown Kakao Webtoon, despite being a later player. Many factors contributed to this success, but someone mentioned that webtoons are also a "personal connection" business. Webtoon creators are tough to manage—they're artists, after all, and keeping them on schedule, especially with weekly deadlines, is a challenging task. CEO Kim Joong has managed to nurture relationships with these creators, making personal connections the backbone of the business. In the entertainment industry, particularly with idols, you can't overlook the importance of personal relationships. The key skill for managing this industry is the ability to connect deeply with both the creators and the artists. HYBE, for instance, doesn’t just need skilled managers who are good with finance or operations. What they truly need are people who can foster those personal relationships, especially when they’re dealing with artists as young as 13 or 15. It’s about ensuring that these young talents feel understood and cared for, so they can be inspired to do their best work. Managing young artists is tricky because their idea of success might be completely different from what adults think. A 13-year-old might not care about owning multiple houses—they might just want to spend time with their family or have the freedom to eat out whenever they want. The manager’s job is to tap into what motivates them and help them thrive in a way that’s meaningful to them. This kind of nurturing is not easy to scale. When a company grows too big, it’s challenging to maintain those close relationships. That's why multi-label approaches, like those seen in large entertainment agencies, are supposed to help. But if personal connections within those labels break down, the whole system can fall apart. This business model seems uniquely suited to Korea. It’s hard to imagine it working the same way in Japan, where there's a more hierarchical, command-driven structure. Japan's entertainment industry often depends on strong, central producers who direct everything. In contrast, Korean idols often rise through collective effort and personal connection, like BTS did. Despite the challenges, I believe Korea’s entertainment sector has room for long-term growth. Many of today’s youth are drawn to this field because it allows them to express their talents and passions. If scandals like the one with NewJeans continue to arise, however, it might dissuade some young people from pursuing these dreams. When you look at what NewJeans members have said, there’s not much to disagree with. They simply want to keep doing what they’ve always done and follow their own creative paths. Ensuring they have the freedom to do so can lead to even greater success. These days, if you ask middle or elementary school students what they want to be when they grow up, many of them will say they want to become idols or YouTubers. They believe that with enough effort, they can make it. The entertainment industry needs to be able to channel that passion and potential into something positive. If Min Hee-jin were to leave HYBE, it’s clear that many companies would be eager to work with her. She mentioned once that “everyone is crazy about money,” and I think that’s why there would be a long line of people wanting to meet with her if she decided to move on. Right now, for example, there are people in the entertainment industry, like CJ, who may not have fully established themselves, or even private investors, just waiting for an opportunity. Many of them are keeping an eye on Min Hee-jin leaving HYBE. This was evident during the recent Tokyo performance, where her creativity was on full display. It was incomparable. That’s why this situation is even more unfortunate. Some people say, "If it wasn’t for the money, how could that group have been created?" But I believe there are people who could have made it happen with or without money. That’s the crucial difference in this case. While I'm not an expert, I was touched by the process of recreating a hit song from a legendary Japanese female singer from the '80s. It felt like a major event. It was amazing because I had never seen anything like it before. Even though I wasn’t familiar with the original song, just seeing it was enough to draw in so much attention and make it feel like a historic moment. That’s what talent is—turning something simple, like a cover song, into a major event. I remember thinking, "How do the Japanese people feel about this?" because the crowd's reaction was incredible. The enthusiasm was surprising, and I wondered what they were thinking while watching it. This is the true power of Korean culture—it’s not just about promoting our own culture but also deeply resonating with others. The entertainment industry’s core business is making audiences happy and even obsessed. Min Hee-jin is undeniably a top-tier artist in this field. If she were to leave HYBE, there would be countless opportunities for her. But if HYBE mishandles this situation, it won’t just be about losing one person—it could destabilize everything. They really need to handle this carefully. As for stocks and investments, that's up to everyone’s individual decisions. We're just having a casual chat here about the entertainment industry. As someone with a child in the business and another who's analyzed the industry, we’re just relaxing with a casual discussion. So, let’s pour a drink and enjoy this conversation. Watch the full video:

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Kim Sung-soo, Culture critic: The first trial verdict has been delivered. The first-instance ruling was a narrow and limited judgment, confined strictly within the wording of the contract itself. However, in the appellate court, the second trial, the approach is different. It does not rely solely on the contract’s text. The appellate court also examines legal principles, and within those principles, issues such as human rights that must be interpreted in conjunction. So, personally, I believe that in order to fully address this human rights issue, a constitutional petition is necessary… to examine whether the standard exclusive contract truly aligns with the Constitution. As it currently stands, the so-called “standard contract” is essentially a mock contract. It heavily reflects the company’s interests, while the artist’s position is barely represented. When the first standard contract was created, large entertainment companies, including SM, were actively involved and able to propose detailed input on its wording. However, individual idols had no real channel to express their opinions. At best, only a few idols who were already experiencing disadvantages managed to submit their feedback two or three months later, and even those limited opinions were all that ended up being reflected. This is precisely why a labor union or a proper artists’ agency system is necessary. Contracts should be written on the basis of equal relationships between the parties, and this is especially true for standard contracts. A “standard contract” should serve as a model that balances the interests of both sides, built through thorough study and negotiation between the concerned groups. But right now, the Ministry of Culture is operating entirely under the influence of those who hold the power. If you’re a government official at the Ministry of Culture and want to keep your position for a long time, whose interests do you think you’d cater to? The ordinary citizens who file complaints through the national petition system? Of course not... they don’t fear those people. To be blunt, what can an individual citizen do alone? That’s why associations or unions need to exist, only then will those in power start to listen. That’s exactly why webtoon artists formed a labor union. Their status as workers is much clearer. But idol trainees are different, who would even recognize them as “workers”? Because of that, idol trainees’ voices can’t be heard, and the result is a deeply one-sided standard contract. So, at the very least, experts who understand these structural issues need to be part of the discussion. But people like Kim Sung-soo weren’t even included. Then who can we say were the “experts” involved? If the people at the table are managers currently working in the field, do you think they’ll advocate for trainees’ rights? Of course not! When they negotiate their own contracts, they’ll naturally prioritize their own advantage. When a framework like this is created, if a politician or leader doesn’t fully understand the situation, it becomes all too easy to deceive that leader. What we’re trying to do now is prevent that kind of deception from happening again. In the appeal (second trial), it must be clearly demonstrated that the so-called “standard contract,” which was used as the basis for the first ruling, contains numerous toxic clauses, and that these clauses have in fact become the foundation for human-rights violations. On that basis, we must argue that NewJeans’ right to freedom should be recognized and protected. Right now, when you look at what’s being said about NewJeans, HYBE is spreading serious lies. It’s practically fraudulent. They claim, “We’re preparing everything after Min Hee-jin. Just like before, we’ll give NewJeans full support so they can focus entirely on their work... composers, choreographers, curators, everything.” But in reality, that’s nothing more than a façade. A repetition of the same deceptive pattern that led to this situation in the first place. They say things like, “We’ll give you all the support you need so you can focus entirely on your work. We’ve already prepared everything... composers, choreographers, curators, all of it. We’ve gathered the best creators in Korea, the best production teams in the world. So don’t worry and just come back.” That’s the nonsense they’re spouting. But think about it... how can someone who doesn’t even understand NewJeans’ concept possibly create work that preserves what makes NewJeans unique? What we’re dealing with here is art... popular art, yes, but still art. Even though it’s sold commercially as a product, that product’s concept and creativity are absolutely essential. Without a clear and distinctive creative identity, you die in this industry. Each individual song might be good... in fact, in K-pop, there are hardly any “bad songs.” But what matters isn’t just whether a song is good... it’s whether the concept and artistry are cohesive, fresh, and differentiated. Yet so many people say things like, “That song’s weak,” or “It doesn’t suit my taste,” as if their personal preference determines artistic quality. That’s not understanding art! That’s just surface-level criticism. But if you really evaluate it objectively, that’s not because the songs themselves are weak. It’s because the artists can’t fully embody them, or because the songs don’t fit their concept or identity. That’s why it doesn’t work. Take, for example, Cho Yong-pil, the legendary “King of Singers.” He once sang “Because I Loved You” because he truly loved that song. You’d think that if Cho Yong-pil sang it, it would automatically be a hit, right? But it wasn’, the version that succeeded was Yoo Jae-ha’s. Do you know why? Cho Yong-pil admired that song deeply, but his vocal style, that vibrato, that forward, resonant tone, simply didn’t suit the song. This is what people need to understand. Does Minister Choi Il-young at the Ministry of Culture even grasp something like that? Let’s put it bluntly: when Samsung Electronics produces high-yield semiconductors, they’ll sell anywhere. If the yield rate is high and performance is good, that’s all that matters. But art doesn’t work that way. Only the person who can truly embody and interpret the work can make it shine to its fullest. That’s why Andrew Lloyd Webber searched so meticulously for the actor who could produce the exact sound he wanted for The Phantom of the Opera. It’s not just about technical skill, it’s about artistic compatibility and interpretation. He even married her. Why do you think that was... because he was a playboy? No. It was because of artistic connection and understanding. So, to sum it up: NewJeans must break free from HYBE. If they continue working with the people HYBE is currently talking about, the essence and identity of NewJeans will disappear. NewJeans will become ordinary. And when that happens, people will say, “See? NewJeans wasted over a year being gaslighted during such a critical time, and now they’ve missed their moment. Serves them right.” HYBE will spread that narrative through their underlings, shaping public opinion in their favor. After that, they’ll probably go on to file a claim for damages, following the same predictable playbook. Are we just supposed to stand by and watch this happen? It’s infuriating. But I’ll do my best to stay calm and composed. Sorry... I got a bit carried away while saying goodbye. It’s just so frustrating. Alright, let’s say our goodbyes together.

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