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HYBE Recruited Sakura and Kim Chaewon Secretly, I Wanted to Resign: Min Hee-Jin Spills Secrets One by One
During a press conference on April 25, Min Hee-jin, CEO of ADOR, openly discussed various grievances surrounding the ongoing feud with HYBE, shedding light on undisclosed actions taken by the rival company. CEO Min expressed deep frustration regarding HYBE’s decision to recruit Sakura and Kim Chaewon for LE SSERAFIM without her knowledge or consent. She revealed feeling betrayed by HYBE’s secretive approach, emphasizing her desire to resign upon learning of the undisclosed casting. Min Hee-jin lamented the impact of HYBE’s…
HYBE Employee Calls Min Hee-Jin’s Press Conference “Full of Lies”
Min Hee-jin’s press conference on April 25th, aimed at addressing allegations amid the ADOR-HYBE conflict, has sparked controversy and drawn scepticism from a HYBE employee. The CEO of ADOR revealed text messages between herself and HYBE CEO Bang Si-hyuk, as well as interactions with NewJeans members’ parents, asserting her innocence and denying any wrongdoing. However, a HYBE employee took to Blind, a platform for verified office workers, to dispute Min Hee-jin’s claims. The employee accused Min Hee-jin of fabricating information,…
ARMY’s ‘Anime vs Real’ Trend: BTS Members Inspire Anime Character Comparisons
Hey there, fellow ARMY members! As we eagerly await the return of our beloved BTS members from their military service, we’re keeping their spirit alive in the most delightful way possible. You guessed it—through a new trend called ‘Anime vs Real’! So, what’s this trend all about? Well, picture this: we’re pairing up our favorite BTS members—Kim Namjoon, Kim Seokjin, Min Yoongi, Jung Hoseok, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, and Jeon Jung-kook—with popular anime characters who bear a striking resemblance to…
Oh Na Ra Reveals Unexpected Gift from BLACKPINK’s Jennie
Actress Oh Na Ra revealed the unexpected huge gift she received from BLACKPINK’s Jennie. On April 24, Oh Na Ra shared the below video and images along with the message, “Jennie’s big gift #Apartment404 Family.” The actress later disclosed that her ‘Apartment 404’ co-star Jennie gifted her a product from her collaboration with the brand Gentle Monster, for which she serves as an endorsement model. In the accompanying photos and video, Oh Na Ra exudes excitement as she embraces a large unicorn stuffed animal and…
K-netizens Highlight Overlapping Advertisements & Promotions Between BTS & NewJeans
A recent post on “theqoo” has sparked discussion among netizens, highlighting the overlapping advertisements and promotional activities between BTS and NewJeans. The post lists various campaigns that were previously associated with BTS but later transferred to NewJeans during the members’ enlistment period. These include Jungkook’s Cocacola OST, Seoul Metropolitan Government Ambassadorship, appearances at New York Rocking Eve, Lollapalooza, McDonald’s collaborations, Cocacola promotions, Lotte Gum Japanese commercials, Shinhan Bank partnerships, and more. The netizen behind the post raises questions about how…
GFriend’s Emotional Responses to Sudden Disbandment Resurface Amid HYBE-ADOR Feud
Recent revelations have stirred discussions online, revealing that most NewJeans members were initially scouted and trained under Source Music—the former agency of GFriend—before the girl group’s sudden disbandment. This revelation prompted many netizens to revisit the poignant remarks made by former GFriend members in response to the disbandment. Group leader Sowon expressed deep emotions, stating, “It’s really hard to calm down. It was sudden news. I always thought that one day I would become an actress, but I didn’t expect…