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For 12 years, Gopal Kumar has quietly done what many of us only talk about—caring for trees long after they are planted. Known as "Oxygen Baba," this potter from Uttar Pradesh carries a 500-litre water tank to keep roadside saplings alive, despite ridicule, obstacles, and limited resources. His story is a reminder that protecting nature doesn't require power or wealth—just commitment. 🌱 One person. One mission. Thousands of lives nurtured. #EnvironmentalHero #TreeConservation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenHeroes [Environmental Conservation, Tree Plantation Drive, Climate Change Awareness, Community Environmental Efforts, Sustainable Living Initiative]

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I genuinely cannot understand how someone can watch this story and still stand there, looking at two women, and somehow decide that the wrong one is the victim. On one side, you have a girl (Yıldız) who has been mistreated her entire life. Since the moment she was born, she was treated like a sacrifice for a conflict she was never even part of and later we find out that this conflict never even existed. Her right to study was taken from her. She was pushed into a marriage at a very young age just imagine being six, seven, eight years old, living in fear of being tied to someone you don’t even know. She was treated like a servant in her own home, by the very people she thought were her family. And just when she gets close to the happiness she dreamed of, the man she was engaged to shows up with another wife. She gets mistreated by that wife, by his family, and even (unintentionally) by him, because he was trying to run away from his own feelings, and that only caused her more heartbreak. The whole world was literally against her. She fought through all of that, only to find out in the end that everything she suffered for was based on something that wasn’t even real. Her entire life was built on a lie. That she isn’t even part of that family that she has literally no one in this world. Now on the other side… You have a girl (Melek) who, yes, was taken from her biological mother but she was raised by loving parents. She had everything anyone could wish for: education, freedom, a happy childhood, a healthy environment. She lived her life, fell in love, went out, made choices and no one questioned her, no one controlled her. And then what did she do? She found out that her man was engaged to another woman before marrying her (and even saw him marry her) and instead of holding on to her dignity, she chose to stay, to fight for a man who lied to her, to hold onto a marriage he tried to end multiple times. She used her unborn child to keep him tied to her. She lied constantly, and her excuse was that she was “protecting her marriage” a marriage that was already broken from the moment Serhat removed that ring at the airport in episode one. She tried to hand Yıldız (a woman who had already suffered enough) over to dangerous people. Then she found out the truth about her own birth (that her father ra*ped her mother.)And still no empathy. No moment of humanity toward her own mother. All she cared about was herself. And even though none of this had anything to do with Yıldız, she still found a way to blame it on her. Instead of holding her father accountable, she went and made a deal with him to get rid of Yıldız. She literally made a deal with the devil just to hurt Yıldız one more time. And after all of that… you want me to feel sorry for her? You want me to call her a victim? I honestly cannot believe we are living on the same planet with people who see this and still say, “she’s the victim.” Not morally. Not logically. Not emotionally. There is no world where this makes sense. It’s like watching someone clearly cause harm, and still calling them the victim and actually BELIEVING it. #HalefKöklerinÇağrısı

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She Turned Barren Desert Into A Thriving Forest in Rajasthan What happens when one woman returns from the USA with a mission to rebuild the soil of Rajasthan? This is the story of Deepti Agrawal, an inspiring woman who is overseeing an extraordinary environmental transformation: turning desert-like soil into a lush green organic forest. Her work is heavily inspired by Allan Savory, whose regenerative grazing and holistic land management principles emphasize restoring soil health, improving water cycles, and using animals as allies in healing degraded landscapes. Deepti adapted these ideas to the Indian context, proving they work even in extreme desert conditions. A key part of her success is the indigenous Tharparkar cow—a resilient desert breed whose dung, urine, and presence are central to her regenerative approach. These cows provide natural fertility, enhance soil microbiology, and help build long-term ecological stability without chemicals. Her work proves that with patience, community support, and ecological wisdom, even the harshest landscapes can heal.

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Chada spent 25 years of her life in a circus 💔 Throughout that long period she was forced to perform in front of audiences. When old age arrived, her eyesight gradually failed and most of her teeth fell out. The value of a performing bear disappeared with them. The circus took Chada outside the city and left her behind some garages. Maryna found her in that condition — an old, small bear standing lost in a place that belonged to no one. Maryna brought Chada to the White Rock Bear Shelter. There she was given her own private area with a swimming pool, a new den, and even a swing. At first everyone remained concerned because Chada’s health was so fragile. But little by little her true personality emerged. Every morning when she woke up, her fur was so tangled that she looked as if she had just endured a long sleepless night. The caregivers began calling her “granny bear.” She liked to splash water when she needed fresh water and expressed her demands in her own particular way. Because of her advanced age, Chada cannot be released into the wild. She lives separately from the other bears for her own safety. Each day her food is prepared to suit a mouth with almost no teeth left, the pool water is changed regularly, and her private space is always ready whenever she needs quiet. I have thought a great deal about what happened to Chada. Using animals for human entertainment often leaves heavy consequences. They are kept in unnatural conditions for many years, then abandoned once they no longer bring any benefit. Rescuing animals that once lived in circuses is not only about saving a life. It is also a way of giving them the chance to live according to their own nature, even if only in the years that remain. For Chada, that means being cared for for the first time simply because she is alive, not because she can still perform. Today Chada is living out her final years in a way she had never known before. No more stage, no more abandonment. Only an old bear allowed to live slowly, called by an affectionate name, and given a place that truly belongs to her ❤️

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FROM YEARS OF AFFLICTION TO COMPLETE RESTORATION🔥 Mz Fortune has returned all the glory to God for His mercy and healing power. In 2021, just a few months before her final examinations, she was involved in a fatal accident that left her immobile for over five years. She sustained severe head injuries that resulted in daily seizures, while another fall later affected her spine. She was eventually diagnosed with partial amnesia and epilepsy due to injuries and fluid in her skull. Doctors recommended brain surgery, but she declined because of the risks involved. By April this year, after years of pain, financial loss, and mounting debts, she became deeply depressed and attempted to take her own life. By God’s mercy, she survived. While in the hospital, her father shared a dream in which the Angel of the Commission instructed that she should come to Dunamis. Though reluctant at first, she eventually traveled from Lagos to Abuja. She attended the Midweek Service on April 29, burdened and in tears, and from that day, her healing journey began. Peace and joy replaced her heaviness. Later, during a service, God’s servant instructed those trusting God for healing to come out and dance. As she obeyed, she felt her body cracking, and by the end of the service, her spine was firm and properly aligned. She could suddenly do things she had been unable to do for years. Since then, she has remained committed to God and consistent in the Commanding the Day Midnight Prayer (CTDMP). Today, she is completely free from seizures, headaches, and the effects of her injuries. She has come to appreciate the Name of the Lord and return all the glory to Him for making her whole.🔥👏🎉

Dr Paul Enenche

13,996 views • 1 month ago

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This woman was called out because she opted for her real dad to walk her down the aisle of her wedding instead of her stepdad. The real dad was never there for her, always made empty promises and then bailed on her her. Her stepdad paid for all of her schooling, bought her a new car when she graduated high school so she could go to college, and agreed to pay for her wedding. It wasn’t until a short time before the wedding that she accidentally let slip that she’s having her dad walk her down the aisle instead of the stepfather that provided for her and pushed her to do better. In fact, she and her mom were living with him at the time as well. He raised her as his own and gave her every advantage. After the stepfather came to the realization that all he is to the family is an outsider and an atm machine, he dumped the mom and refused to pay for her wedding. She blames him for ruining her dream wedding and felt like he should have still paid for it even though he was being treated more as a guest to the wedding instead of part of the family, if she wanted her real dad in the wedding, why didn’t she ask him to pay for it?

SonnyBoy🇺🇸

925,544 views • 5 months ago

Today at the Eko Amore Gardens in Lekki, we marked the 2026 Tree Planting Day with a powerful demonstration of our collective commitment to a greener and more climate resilient Lagos. I had the honour of welcoming His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu , ably represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, along with the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat, our Tree Champions, and community leaders. The theme for this year, “Trees for Lagos: Our City, Our Responsibility,” speaks directly to the fact that environmental stewardship is a duty we all share. Tree planting is not a ceremonial event, it is a strategic environmental intervention and one of the simplest, most effective nature based solutions to combat extreme weather, flooding, biodiversity loss, and rising temperatures. The Governor charged all Lagosians to not only plant trees but to nurture them to maturity, and he set a clear target of 20,000 trees for this year. As of June 30, we had already planted 13,401 trees representing 67 percent of that target, and a new planting season has now commenced across all 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas, running throughout the rainy season until October. I am pleased to announce that every LGA and LCDA Chairman has been designated as a Tree Custodian, responsible for nurturing and monitoring the trees planted in their jurisdictions for a minimum of 12 months to ensure survival. The Governor also unveiled the 20 Lagos Tree Champions, outstanding individuals and organisations whose contributions are advancing the greening of our State. I urge every resident to obtain free tree seedlings from LASPARK’s Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency - LASPARK nurseries, plant in your homes, schools, offices and communities, and nurture them. We are not just planting trees, we are planting hope, health, and a lasting legacy for generations to come. This is how we build a #CleanerLagos and a truly #GreaterLagos.
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Today at the Eko Amore Gardens in Lekki, we marked the 2026 Tree Planting Day with a powerful demonstration of our collective commitment to a greener and more climate resilient Lagos. I had the honour of welcoming His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu , ably represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, along with the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat, our Tree Champions, and community leaders. The theme for this year, “Trees for Lagos: Our City, Our Responsibility,” speaks directly to the fact that environmental stewardship is a duty we all share. Tree planting is not a ceremonial event, it is a strategic environmental intervention and one of the simplest, most effective nature based solutions to combat extreme weather, flooding, biodiversity loss, and rising temperatures. The Governor charged all Lagosians to not only plant trees but to nurture them to maturity, and he set a clear target of 20,000 trees for this year. As of June 30, we had already planted 13,401 trees representing 67 percent of that target, and a new planting season has now commenced across all 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas, running throughout the rainy season until October. I am pleased to announce that every LGA and LCDA Chairman has been designated as a Tree Custodian, responsible for nurturing and monitoring the trees planted in their jurisdictions for a minimum of 12 months to ensure survival. The Governor also unveiled the 20 Lagos Tree Champions, outstanding individuals and organisations whose contributions are advancing the greening of our State. I urge every resident to obtain free tree seedlings from LASPARK’s Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency - LASPARK nurseries, plant in your homes, schools, offices and communities, and nurture them. We are not just planting trees, we are planting hope, health, and a lasting legacy for generations to come. This is how we build a #CleanerLagos and a truly #GreaterLagos.

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12,707 views • 1 month ago

A woman revealed that after introducing her boyfriend to her mother for the very first time, the two unexpectedly fell in love, and instead of breaking up, she decided to let them both stay in her life. 😳👀 She explained that she and Nick had already been dating for about two years before inviting her mom to dinner to meet him. What started as a completely normal introduction gradually turned into a romantic connection between the two, and before long, her mother officially became part of their relationship. Nick admitted he found her mom attractive the moment they met, while the daughter insisted she never felt jealous because the two people she loves most ended up falling in love with each other. The trio says they’re now happier than they’ve ever been in a traditional relationship. “I met Nick and fell in love with him… and we brought my mom into our relationship as well. We’re the happiest we’ve been.”
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A woman revealed that after introducing her boyfriend to her mother for the very first time, the two unexpectedly fell in love, and instead of breaking up, she decided to let them both stay in her life. 😳👀 She explained that she and Nick had already been dating for about two years before inviting her mom to dinner to meet him. What started as a completely normal introduction gradually turned into a romantic connection between the two, and before long, her mother officially became part of their relationship. Nick admitted he found her mom attractive the moment they met, while the daughter insisted she never felt jealous because the two people she loves most ended up falling in love with each other. The trio says they’re now happier than they’ve ever been in a traditional relationship. “I met Nick and fell in love with him… and we brought my mom into our relationship as well. We’re the happiest we’ve been.”

SayoClips

18,855 views • 1 month ago

🚨 KAREN KINGSTON: “INTERMITTENT FASTING HAS BEEN FANTASTIC” Karen Kingston shares something very different in this part of our conversation — her personal experience with intermittent fasting. After trying it unsuccessfully on and off for several years, she says that over the last three months she has finally made it work. And she says the results surprised her. Kingston describes improvements in her weight and particularly the appearance of her skin, joking: “Intermittent fasting is better than Botox.” She explains that she began with an intensive two-day fast before moving to one meal a day, eaten within a four-hour window. Importantly, Kingston makes clear that she isn't a doctor and is describing what has worked personally for her — not giving medical advice. A fascinating change of subject in our conversation, and something I know many people have experimented with themselves. Have you tried intermittent fasting — and did it work for you? Karen Kingston
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🚨 KAREN KINGSTON: “INTERMITTENT FASTING HAS BEEN FANTASTIC” Karen Kingston shares something very different in this part of our conversation — her personal experience with intermittent fasting. After trying it unsuccessfully on and off for several years, she says that over the last three months she has finally made it work. And she says the results surprised her. Kingston describes improvements in her weight and particularly the appearance of her skin, joking: “Intermittent fasting is better than Botox.” She explains that she began with an intensive two-day fast before moving to one meal a day, eaten within a four-hour window. Importantly, Kingston makes clear that she isn't a doctor and is describing what has worked personally for her — not giving medical advice. A fascinating change of subject in our conversation, and something I know many people have experimented with themselves. Have you tried intermittent fasting — and did it work for you? Karen Kingston

Jim Ferguson

14,549 views • 22 days ago

Once again, Kamala Harris acts like she is trying to remember a script she was given, and when she forgets she fills in the blanks with a bunch of unnecessary adjectives. Between her cackle and use of meaningless adjectives … she makes my skin crawl. Then, Jaime Harrison of the At Our Table Podcast, claimed to have started CRYING after his wife asked “What will it take for a black woman in this country?” REALLY?!🤨 First, Kamala IS NOT a black woman. She is doing what all Democrats do, and that culturally appropriate another race. She is of India and Scottish decent, she just needs to own that but it isn’t politically helpful at this time. The only thing black in her blood is the fact that her family owned a slave plantation in Jamaica. Second, no REAL alpha man would cry over something like that!🙄
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Once again, Kamala Harris acts like she is trying to remember a script she was given, and when she forgets she fills in the blanks with a bunch of unnecessary adjectives. Between her cackle and use of meaningless adjectives … she makes my skin crawl. Then, Jaime Harrison of the At Our Table Podcast, claimed to have started CRYING after his wife asked “What will it take for a black woman in this country?” REALLY?!🤨 First, Kamala IS NOT a black woman. She is doing what all Democrats do, and that culturally appropriate another race. She is of India and Scottish decent, she just needs to own that but it isn’t politically helpful at this time. The only thing black in her blood is the fact that her family owned a slave plantation in Jamaica. Second, no REAL alpha man would cry over something like that!🙄

C-Reason🇺🇸

17,613 views • 8 months ago

🚨North West has opened up about an incident that made her leave her former school after sixth grade, describing that period as one of the most emotionally difficult experiences of her childhood. According to her, North said she faced intense embarrassment and bullying after a private video involving her mother was shared in a school group chat by another student. She said she initially kept the incident to herself, but returning to school and seeing classmates laughing, whispering, and making cruel comments about her mother left her feeling humiliated and isolated. North eventually informed a member of staff and told her mother what had happened. The student involved was reportedly taken into custody over the distribution of the material. However, she claimed the situation became even more painful when some students and parents criticized her mother for involving authorities, while others continued directing insults toward both her and her family. The experience became overwhelming, leading North to call her father in tears and explain what she had been going through. She was subsequently transferred to another school when she entered seventh grade.
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🚨North West has opened up about an incident that made her leave her former school after sixth grade, describing that period as one of the most emotionally difficult experiences of her childhood. According to her, North said she faced intense embarrassment and bullying after a private video involving her mother was shared in a school group chat by another student. She said she initially kept the incident to herself, but returning to school and seeing classmates laughing, whispering, and making cruel comments about her mother left her feeling humiliated and isolated. North eventually informed a member of staff and told her mother what had happened. The student involved was reportedly taken into custody over the distribution of the material. However, she claimed the situation became even more painful when some students and parents criticized her mother for involving authorities, while others continued directing insults toward both her and her family. The experience became overwhelming, leading North to call her father in tears and explain what she had been going through. She was subsequently transferred to another school when she entered seventh grade.

Daboss👑

274,633 views • 6 days ago

Laima walked a few steps ahead, then turned around to look back. She did this several times. The rescuers soon realized that something was different. The mother dog was nursing her puppies, but today, she was not simply coming to ask for food as she had on previous occasions. She was trying to lead them somewhere. After a few minutes, Laima stopped in front of an abandoned house. Inside, four tiny puppies were hiding. She had been living there with her litter, doing everything she could to keep them safe under the harshest circumstances. The story began with abandonment. No one knows exactly when Laima's former owner left her behind, but the consequences were clear. A mother dog was forced to wander in search of food and shelter while trying to protect her puppies inside an abandoned house. That cruelty did not simply take away her home. It placed her entire little family in danger day after day. Yet Laima refused to give up. Her maternal instinct proved stronger than her fear. She realized that the people who had given her food before might be able to do more. So she acted. Without words, she walked ahead, turned back to make sure they were following, and then led them to the place where her puppies were hiding. It was her way of telling them that she needed help. Her actions made many people stop and think. While some owners are willing to abandon their pets when caring for them becomes inconvenient, a dog who had herself been abandoned was still willing to trust people in order to save her puppies. The contrast is both painful and moving. It highlights the great distance between the responsibility that humans sometimes forget and the protective instinct that animals continue to hold onto. In this case, extending a helping hand meant more than simply bringing a dog family to safety. It was also an affirmation that there are still people willing to stay when animals have been abandoned. Every rescue like this carries a simple message: their lives matter. Laima and her four puppies were brought to a rescue shelter. They now had the opportunity to receive care, experience kindness, and eventually find new homes. The story also raises an important question about the responsibility of pet owners. Taking an animal into your home should not be a temporary decision. When we choose to bring a pet into our lives, we accept the responsibility of being there throughout its life — including when it becomes sick, grows old, or is no longer as “cute” as it once was. Abandoning a pet is not only an irresponsible act toward a living being. It can also create a chain of consequences: a mother dog is forced to wander, puppies are born into hardship, and society is left to deal with the consequences of that neglect. Laima did the best she could with what she had. She could not change the decision made by her former owner, but she chose to protect her puppies through intelligence, determination, and trust. The rescuers responded with concrete action. In a world where abandonment still happens far too often, Laima's story offers a simple but powerful reminder. A mother's instinct can overcome even harsh circumstances. An animal's trust can touch the human heart. And most importantly, when we choose to care for another living being, we have a responsibility not to turn our backs on them.
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Laima walked a few steps ahead, then turned around to look back. She did this several times. The rescuers soon realized that something was different. The mother dog was nursing her puppies, but today, she was not simply coming to ask for food as she had on previous occasions. She was trying to lead them somewhere. After a few minutes, Laima stopped in front of an abandoned house. Inside, four tiny puppies were hiding. She had been living there with her litter, doing everything she could to keep them safe under the harshest circumstances. The story began with abandonment. No one knows exactly when Laima's former owner left her behind, but the consequences were clear. A mother dog was forced to wander in search of food and shelter while trying to protect her puppies inside an abandoned house. That cruelty did not simply take away her home. It placed her entire little family in danger day after day. Yet Laima refused to give up. Her maternal instinct proved stronger than her fear. She realized that the people who had given her food before might be able to do more. So she acted. Without words, she walked ahead, turned back to make sure they were following, and then led them to the place where her puppies were hiding. It was her way of telling them that she needed help. Her actions made many people stop and think. While some owners are willing to abandon their pets when caring for them becomes inconvenient, a dog who had herself been abandoned was still willing to trust people in order to save her puppies. The contrast is both painful and moving. It highlights the great distance between the responsibility that humans sometimes forget and the protective instinct that animals continue to hold onto. In this case, extending a helping hand meant more than simply bringing a dog family to safety. It was also an affirmation that there are still people willing to stay when animals have been abandoned. Every rescue like this carries a simple message: their lives matter. Laima and her four puppies were brought to a rescue shelter. They now had the opportunity to receive care, experience kindness, and eventually find new homes. The story also raises an important question about the responsibility of pet owners. Taking an animal into your home should not be a temporary decision. When we choose to bring a pet into our lives, we accept the responsibility of being there throughout its life — including when it becomes sick, grows old, or is no longer as “cute” as it once was. Abandoning a pet is not only an irresponsible act toward a living being. It can also create a chain of consequences: a mother dog is forced to wander, puppies are born into hardship, and society is left to deal with the consequences of that neglect. Laima did the best she could with what she had. She could not change the decision made by her former owner, but she chose to protect her puppies through intelligence, determination, and trust. The rescuers responded with concrete action. In a world where abandonment still happens far too often, Laima's story offers a simple but powerful reminder. A mother's instinct can overcome even harsh circumstances. An animal's trust can touch the human heart. And most importantly, when we choose to care for another living being, we have a responsibility not to turn our backs on them.

Beauty of music and nature 🌺🌺

32,558 views • 17 days ago

During an Interview with Tencent Video Golden Penguin Awards 2025, #LovesAmbition's Director Chen Chang commends #ZhaoLusi's Passion for Acting ❤️‍🔥 ❝ I first worked with Lusi in 2019 for Dating In The Kitchen. She was very young back then, only 18/19 years old, and she has become a very matured actress now. Firstly, she has a huge passion for acting and dramas. That's what really touches me. Some people might only treat acting as their job and (feel that) they only need to treat their work seriously. But when you have a passion for acting and dramas, the camera will be able to capture that in your eyes and gaze. Your love for dramas can't ever be concealed. That passion is what touches me. After filming for many years, many actors have possessed the ability to act effortlessly and with ease. But Lusi still managed to bring a new kind of feeling to me, through this drama. It's a completely new kind of role, that is so different from her past "sweet girl" roles. She even actively participated in the styling of her character. She was deeply involved in the designing of her character. When she called me on the phone at 3 AM, just to discuss with me about the outfit that she was wearing for the next day, I was very surprised! I realised that this is why some people succeed in life. She often messaged me, even at 3 AM, just to discuss with me her thoughts about the script or her character's outfit. Even as the Director, I felt ashamed. I asked her, "You're still not asleep?" With her family background, since she also grew up with her grandma, she was very good at interacting with the elderlies. Her love for her family in real life has been injected into her character. I think that was what she has added to the character, because of how she is as a person in real life. For her evolution from a "sweet girl" to a "mature woman", she has done so much homework to compensate for what she hasn't experienced in real life. She has done so much research just to allow her character to appear natural. That's all the hard work and homework that the actor has to do."
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During an Interview with Tencent Video Golden Penguin Awards 2025, #LovesAmbition's Director Chen Chang commends #ZhaoLusi's Passion for Acting ❤️‍🔥 ❝ I first worked with Lusi in 2019 for Dating In The Kitchen. She was very young back then, only 18/19 years old, and she has become a very matured actress now. Firstly, she has a huge passion for acting and dramas. That's what really touches me. Some people might only treat acting as their job and (feel that) they only need to treat their work seriously. But when you have a passion for acting and dramas, the camera will be able to capture that in your eyes and gaze. Your love for dramas can't ever be concealed. That passion is what touches me. After filming for many years, many actors have possessed the ability to act effortlessly and with ease. But Lusi still managed to bring a new kind of feeling to me, through this drama. It's a completely new kind of role, that is so different from her past "sweet girl" roles. She even actively participated in the styling of her character. She was deeply involved in the designing of her character. When she called me on the phone at 3 AM, just to discuss with me about the outfit that she was wearing for the next day, I was very surprised! I realised that this is why some people succeed in life. She often messaged me, even at 3 AM, just to discuss with me her thoughts about the script or her character's outfit. Even as the Director, I felt ashamed. I asked her, "You're still not asleep?" With her family background, since she also grew up with her grandma, she was very good at interacting with the elderlies. Her love for her family in real life has been injected into her character. I think that was what she has added to the character, because of how she is as a person in real life. For her evolution from a "sweet girl" to a "mature woman", she has done so much homework to compensate for what she hasn't experienced in real life. She has done so much research just to allow her character to appear natural. That's all the hard work and homework that the actor has to do."

jov

21,277 views • 7 months ago

After talking about how SMN got their first win during the UFO promotions, they kept emphasizing that this is only the beginning for them. But then Sung Sikyung reminded us that this is already Hiichan’s third debut, and that she’s been in the industry for 12 years… It really made me think about Hiichan’s journey. She debuted in AKB at just 12 years old, but back then, she never really got close to senbatsu. So she challenged herself with PD48, successfully debuted with IZ*ONE, and finally got her name out there. After IZ*ONE ended, she returned to AKB, this time as a senbatsu member and eventually even a center. Then, as she approached her 10th year in the industry, instead of simply staying where she was already comfortable and established, she decided to challenge herself all over again, leaving her home in Japan, returning to Korea, and redebuting from scratch with SAY MY NAME. And she didn’t stop there. She continued working hard on her Korean, took the TOPIK exam and achieved Level 5, and even got a Korean driver’s license (though she got this right before IZ*ONE ended). It really feels like she didn’t just come back to Korea to redebut. She genuinely committed herself to building a new chapter of her life there. It’s been such a long and unusual journey for Hiichan. Every time she reached a new stage in her career, she somehow found the courage to challenge herself again rather than settle for what she had already achieved. I have so much respect for her hard work, courage, and growth over all these years. Truly admirable. And to think I’ve been supporting her for almost 8 years now… 🥹 It’s been quite a journey for me too...
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After talking about how SMN got their first win during the UFO promotions, they kept emphasizing that this is only the beginning for them. But then Sung Sikyung reminded us that this is already Hiichan’s third debut, and that she’s been in the industry for 12 years… It really made me think about Hiichan’s journey. She debuted in AKB at just 12 years old, but back then, she never really got close to senbatsu. So she challenged herself with PD48, successfully debuted with IZ*ONE, and finally got her name out there. After IZ*ONE ended, she returned to AKB, this time as a senbatsu member and eventually even a center. Then, as she approached her 10th year in the industry, instead of simply staying where she was already comfortable and established, she decided to challenge herself all over again, leaving her home in Japan, returning to Korea, and redebuting from scratch with SAY MY NAME. And she didn’t stop there. She continued working hard on her Korean, took the TOPIK exam and achieved Level 5, and even got a Korean driver’s license (though she got this right before IZ*ONE ended). It really feels like she didn’t just come back to Korea to redebut. She genuinely committed herself to building a new chapter of her life there. It’s been such a long and unusual journey for Hiichan. Every time she reached a new stage in her career, she somehow found the courage to challenge herself again rather than settle for what she had already achieved. I have so much respect for her hard work, courage, and growth over all these years. Truly admirable. And to think I’ve been supporting her for almost 8 years now… 🥹 It’s been quite a journey for me too...

Tina 🍉

20,965 views • 10 days ago

12-year-old Jada West moved to Villa Rica, Georgia with her parents looking for a better life. Her family says that after starting at her new school in January, she faced months of bullying. On March 5, Jada got into an argument with another girl on the school bus that turned into a fight near her bus stop; after she walked away from the fight, she collapsed on her way home, her heart stopped, and she later died in the hospital from her injuries. A video of that fight is now circulating, but her family has asked that it not be shared out of respect for Jada and their grief. We are closely monitoring this case and stand with her mother, who reminded us that our community has forgotten how to love. My heart is with Jada’s family as they mourn this unimaginable loss and as we all confront the urgent need to protect our children, address bullying seriously, and rebuild that love. 🎥: FOX 5 Atlanta
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12-year-old Jada West moved to Villa Rica, Georgia with her parents looking for a better life. Her family says that after starting at her new school in January, she faced months of bullying. On March 5, Jada got into an argument with another girl on the school bus that turned into a fight near her bus stop; after she walked away from the fight, she collapsed on her way home, her heart stopped, and she later died in the hospital from her injuries. A video of that fight is now circulating, but her family has asked that it not be shared out of respect for Jada and their grief. We are closely monitoring this case and stand with her mother, who reminded us that our community has forgotten how to love. My heart is with Jada’s family as they mourn this unimaginable loss and as we all confront the urgent need to protect our children, address bullying seriously, and rebuild that love. 🎥: FOX 5 Atlanta

Lee Merritt

56,126 views • 5 months ago