SM reports Taeyeon trucks protesting outside building, police give permits to stay

Article: The reason why there's a Taeyeon truck in front of the SM building right now

Source: Idol Issue via Instagram

[+73] Honestly, it's not just Taeyeon that has this issue. SM has not properly supported any of their artists. They're always postponing plans every single year, dammit.

[+50] The police permit is hilarious ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+44] The fact that the police permitted the trucks to stay ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅎㅋㅎㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+19] So what exactly does SM even do in terms of work ???

[+18] SM's always going on about how they're in 3.0 or whatever but their work ability is actually -3.0. They're worse than any mid-tier agency and never listen to any feedback. I'm sick of all their typos and copied and pasted messages.

[+7] SM is an agency that reports their own fans ㅋㅋㅋㅋ when all they need to do is listen to the feedback

[+6] You fans are so pathetic. Look at how fervent you are in your desperation to give these celebrities your money ㅋㅋ if you have the money to fund something like this, please go do something more constructive with your family and friends

[+5] Sigh, SM never does anything right

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Hybe applies 'savings account' program to track popularity for new girl group debut

Article: A capitalistic audition program

Source: Idol Issue via Instagram

[+123] Kocok SGP If this actually has an impact on rank or debut, that's disgusting..

[+55] If you don't have the money to launch a girl group, don't produce one.... what even is this...

[+36] This is the most idiotic idea ever

[+35] Of all the ideas their company could come up with.. tsk..

[+30] Hybe those dogs

[+23] So if one super rich fan just throws all their money at you, your debut is confirmed..

[+17] As expected of Hybe ^ㅗ^

[+16] I mean ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I'm actually speechless. They're just explicitly doing this? If I was from a rich family, I'd just have them deposit 50 million won and call it a day

[+14] Crazy greed

[+11] This feels a bit wrong..

[+7] I miss the days of 'Produce 101,' that's when auditions peaked

[+7] Ugh, messy

[+2] This is crazy

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German band NEKTA challenges IU's 'Red Shoes' in plagiarism claim

Article: German band NEKTA claims IU's 'Red Shoes' was plagiarized, IU's agency responds

Source: Insight via Instagram

[+166] I just took a listen and although I'm an IU fan, I will admit that it sounds similar... 🤔

[+137] Even if she wasn't the one who composed the song, she still made money off of it, and it's only right that she takes responsibility for it if the song is determined to have been plagiarized, no?

[+110] If they didn't plagiarize, why can't they just give out a straight and plain response? Why stay quiet in the back like this?
- [+7] Well, on the flip side, why doesn't the band file a lawsuit and get the money they're owed if it's a case of plagiarism like they're claiming?
- [+4] The band already said they don't have the money to pursue a lawsuit

[+93] This kid is always getting into plagiarism controversies

[+74] IU Hee Yeol ㅋㅋ

[+67] Why does IU have so many plagiarism controversies?

[+58] Summary: why are you ignoring our email vs we replied but you didn't see it + evidence submitted

[+56] Quite problematic...

[+47] IU's always the only one denying the claims

[+32] I just listened to a comparison of the two songs and it's undeniable, it definitely sounds plagiarized

[+30] There are just way too many songs she's under plagiarism controveries with... I don't think her image will ever be able to escape that

[+29] IU's method of handling these plagiarism controversies is taking down all the YouTube videos about it ㅋ you can't hide it away forever

[+16] Whether IU composed the songs or not, they were still released under her name... and the representative of the songs should step up and say something

[+15] So if everyone thinks the songs sound similar but IU's the only one claiming they're not, are we being gaslit?

[+3] NEKTA's side is lying. In 2013, Edam sent a reply email but they're claiming they never received anything, while Edam has proof that they sent a reply. They even sent another one recently, which makes it a total of two replies.

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Source: Issue King TV via YouTube

[+794] This isn't the first time this has happened, and I'm starting to wonder if staying quiet on all of this is the best way to go?

[+496] A few of the songs are way too similar... and a lot of these cases have been buried because of how strong IU's network is

[+460] I always thought it was odd how IU's plagiarism scandals always slipped by quietly compared to other singers

[+431] I wish we could get the truth ruled once and for all

[+275] If she's so sure that her songs aren't plagiarized, please stop taking down the YouTube videos comparing them then

[+208] 'Red Shoes' really is os similar ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I'm curious to see how this will all play out

[+174] These aren't just one or two songs we're talking about, but her fandom practically treats her like an untouchable god.. it's scary;; whether or not her songs are plagiarized, I've already seen what I've needed to see from her

[+119] The composers need to come out and handle this themselves but none of them are

[+76] I took a listen and it was straight up copied and pasted. She's been milking that singer-songwriter image for the past 10 years and it's actually goosebump inducing how shameless she is!

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SM resolves contract battle with Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin after 18 days

Article: EXO ChenBaekXiu & SM clear up misunderstanding, "We will continue with the contract"

Source: Idol Issue + Insight via Instagram

[+200] If you read SM's statement, they agree to edit the contracts -> which means the contracts were unfair. All that talk about the external forces was not only a misunderstanding but false as well. There's not one claim that SM has made that ended up being true ㅋㅋㅋㅋ SM started this whole scandal by trying to frame the boys as traitors to people who aren't familiar with the details of the case, and now they're just like "it was a misunderstanding" ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 

[+147] SM, this better be your wake up call... Since they agreed to edit the contract, they're admitting that there were issues with it. All that talk about "external forces" was just media play from them getting all up in arms over a misunderstanding. They really tried to frame the boys out to be traitors, and it's ridiculous that they're like, "actually, we're all good now"... Did they think we'd all stand up and applause for them? SM pisses me off...

[+97] There are so many entertainment agencies out there and yet it's always SM that has these contract issues..

[+94] Once your contracts expire, please just leave SM and start your own agency. I can't stand that such a sh*tty company gets to have EXO. SM still thinks that they can get away with abusing their power and undermining their own artists like this. Wake up, SM. You aren't the hot shots you used to be in the past. EXO's the one keeping your finances afloat. #1 It was a complete lie that some external party was trying to get involved. SM's the one that lodged the suspicion and are only apologizing for it now. #2 SM's editing the contracts and continuing their relation with ChenBaekXiu. #3 In the end, ChenBaekXiu were the victims but SM was acting delusional like they were the victims all this time.

[+63] So all of the issues that SM lodged were originally their mistakes. They agreed to edit the contracts = which means there was an issue with the contracts in the first place. "External forces" = just a misunderstanding. SM was in the wrong all along..; They better get their act straight now...

[+47] I just hope that they truly did resolve everything and that this isn't the result of SM making threats or anything. Just so glad it's over ㅠ the members have suffered so much!

[+33] SM is obviously agreeing to edit the contracts because they were unfair in the first place. Why would SM comply with editing the contracts to ChenBaekXiu's request if there wasn't an issue? It's obvious that SM's the one who put their tail down in this fight after ChenBaekXiu asked the FTC to investigate all of the contracts under SM. They knew that they had something fishy going on so they decided to just put their heads down and comply. No matter how much media play they put out, no one believed them, and the public was accusing them of turning this into another TVXQ or actually even repeating the TVXQ scandal all over again. No one's going to want to apply to be a trainee under SM with all these slave contract scandals, and SM knew that continuing this fight would hurt their image. With how much albums Baekhyun alone has sold as a solo, I'm sure they didn't want to lose him either. 

[+19] "External forces" has always been something that was made up by SM's side anyway. SM better act right with this comeback now.

[+19] This is a first for SM, no? Good decision 👏👏👏

[+13] Looks like SM doesn't want to give up on ChenBaekXiu, all things considered

[+9] You guys have suffered ㅜㅜㅜ guys, please give your attention to EXO's July 10th comeback ❤️

[+9] "Misunderstanding" ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+9] Aren't they ajusshis with dwindling fame now? 

[+6] SM, if this ever happens again, I will kill you...

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New Jeans to comeback next month with Powerpuff Girls concept

Article: New Jeans confirms comeback for July... new concept is "Powerpuff Girls"

Source: Insight + Insight via Instagram

[+102] I'm the grandma that knows who the Powerpuff Girls are but not who these babies are...

[+80] My nostrils were already flaring with excitement when I read Powerpuff Girls and New Jeans in the same sentence

[+38] The New Jeans babies are bringing nostalgia back to us '90s grandmas ㅋㅋ 

[+11] I'm so curious about their new concept. Curious to see what new trend they'll sweep in 🔥🔥 

[+6] I've always heard about New Jeans but never took an interest in them, but Powerpuff Girls...? That's got me looking forward to them. It must be a cutesy sweet concept..

[+5] One favorite thing + another favorite thing ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

[+3] Well, that's daesang confirmed at the year-end awards this year. 'Ditto' is already a strong contender for song of the year. 

[+2] So a Japanese idol concept

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Fans beg for Dean to drop an update

 Article: "Is Dean alive?" Fans are begging for an update on singer Dean

Source: Insight via Instagram

[+732] Dean.. please just give us one comeback

[+396] Dean - Instagram
I know tomorrow will come
but I can't put down my phone
Sleep refuses to come, yeah
and I'm back on Instagram again

[+131] When will you come back? We're all waiting...

[+67] I'm sure he'll handle it... no news is good news 🙌 Dean is ❤️

[+61] DinDin is promoting twice as much on his behalf

[+56] I'm going to get sick, please give us a new album

[+30] His song 'Instagram' is so damn good... and D...

[+22] Who is he? Does he have a big niche fanbase or something?
- [+52] He has great songs. You like Zico, right? Imagine that but better.
- [+140] I wouldn't call him niche. His songs have ranked #1 on pop charts... perhaps you weren't around when he was big. He hasn't put out any new music so it seems this is another sign that he's being forgotten. Dean, please put out an album...

[+8] Please

[+7] I'm so glad I went to all his shows when he was actually active ㅠㅠ

[+5] Where is he and what is he doing

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BTS fans praised for celebrating 10th anniversary safely and keeping the park clean

Article: BTS presents purple fireworks... fans leave the place clean without a trace of trash

Source: Yonhap News via Nate

[+334, -9] As expected of fans of such a group, so proud of them!!

[+311, -12] So amazing of both BTS and their fans for not only completing a gathering of 500,000 people safely and without accidents, but also for enjoying the event and leaving the place without a trace of trash

[+218, -12] I kept hearing lights and fireworks at home so I was wondering what all of it was, and it looks like it was this! ㅎㅎ Namsan was also covered in ourple lights, which I thought was very cool. I'm not an Army who knows every member's name but this whole event was very cool! I support all of you!

[+35, -2] So proud of Armies 💜

[+33, -2] BTS and Army are jjang!

[+13, -1] Honestly, seeing fans so well behaved makes me view BTS in the same positive light

[+10, -0] The quality of this event was so much better than the annual firework event we usually do

[+2, -0] The best news of all is to hear that events like this ended safely, very jjang

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Loona wins contract termination suit against Blockberry

Article: Loona wins contract terminaion lawsuit for all 12 members

Source: Idol Issue via Instagram

[+60] I have never seen a company worse at their job than Blockberry;;

[+53] I'm so, so happy for them ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

[+45] Jung Byung Ki-ssi, please hurry and take Loona to Modhaus

[+11] I'm so glad, I hope they sign with a better agency this time

[+9] And now Loona is free

[+9] This is so great, I know both the members and their fans have gone through a lot of emotional suffering, I'm so happy for them ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

[+6] Hul daebak ㅜㅜ let's soar again, Loona!!!

[+5] Wishing our princesses happiness

[+2] I'm so, so glad ㅠㅠㅠ I wish them happiness ㅠㅠ!!

[+2] I will be supporting them on their new path! 🥹💗

[+-] Nothing but good things left for them 🥹

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Source: Insight via Instagram

[+866] These kids have gone through so much suffering so early in their careers. I hope that they meet better people in life and enjoy good experiences from here on out.

[+541] Loona's so amazing 👏

[+320] I hope all of you who hated on Chuu are embarrassed of yourselves. Imagine how bad it was for things to have gotten to this point. Congratulations on your freedom!

[+299] I hope they only have happiness from here on out~~ The Girls of Happiness!!! Fighting!!!

[+37] Where's Chuu in the group photo? 

[+22] Such talented kids... congratulations!!!

[+21] So much emotional suffering... It's unfortunate that they had to get a taste of how cruel the world can be so early in their careers. I wish them sucess ❤️

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When does the next generation of girl groups begin?

Article: The 5th generation girl groups to lead the way

Source: Idol Issue via Instagram

Gen 5: Fifty Fifty, Baby Monster, Kiss of Life, ADYA

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[+60] And who said you could begin gen 5 already? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Timing-wise, we have a long way to go before we reach gen 5. We're still in gen 4. 

[+30] Nope, we are still in gen 4

[+23] Gen 5...? The gen 4 girl groups are only just now reaching their peak while boy groups are still trying to establish themselves...

[+19] We are still in gen 4 and have a few years to go before we even start talking about gen 5

[+11] We can't have new generations coming in every year. We're still in gen 4, why are we arleady discussing gen 5...

[+8] Gen 5 already?

[+7] And who said you could start gen 5 already ㅋㅋㅋ

[+6] Are we already entering gen 5... ㅠㅠ

[+5] Feels like it was just last year that we were debating the differences between gen 3.5 and gen 4, now we're already on to gen 5? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ What's next year? Gen 6? 

[+-] How can we be discussing gen 5 already when only gen 4 is on the charts still...

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Aespa's Ningning opens her own Weibo account

Article: "Aespa fans in shock" Chinese member Ningning is the only one to open Chinese SNS Weibo

Source: Insight via Instagram

[+290] She's Chinese to the bone, what do you expect... Not only is she only here to make money, she's potentially tainting Aespa's image as well... so just let her take her money and go.
- [+6] Let her go where? She never said she's leaving. Instagram is banned in China so she opened a Weibo to communicate with her Chinese fans, what's the big deal.. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+170] No one's shocked over this, you fools. Chinese members in other idol groups all have their own Weibos, and tons of Korean idols have actually opened their own as well. She's been suffering for years in our country just to be treated like she's going to run back to China, and I'll make note of you all! Leave Ningning alone~~!!

[+150] I don't get why our country makes such a big deal out of this. It's not like we send our artists overseas and expect them to change ethnicities to wherever they're working in? Ningning has always been Chinese, and she's only here to work here, not become a Korean citizen. Stop treating her like trash and assuming the worst of her...

[+130] I never know what the true motives behind the decisions Chinese idols make are. I heard that once Chinese idols gain enough experience here, they get a ton of offers and pressure from Chinese investors. 

[+109] It can't be helped. There's already a set precedent of Chinese idols who gain enough experience and fame going back to China. Just look at SM's history. They may no longer be promoting in our country but they're all active back home.
- [+21] But what else do you expect them to do? Even our own Korean idols have to find other career paths once their idol careers fizzle out, and you can't expect the foreign members to launch acting careers here? And companies stop giving you comebacks after their focus shifts to their new rookie group...
- NCT has the biggest ratio of Chinese members and they're all still here, so what's your problem again? 

[+45] No one's shocked

[+44] What? ㅋㅋ All of the Chinese members in NCT have Weibos... and did any of them run away?... ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+33] No one in Aespa's fanbase is shocked ㅋㅋㅋ All this nonsense over creating an SNS account in her own country. I feel like anyone who's assuming the worst of her are just egging her on to live up to their assumptions...

[+21] Oh, shut up. There are a ton of other groups who have Weibo accounts but of course people are the worst to Ningning about it. 

[+10] All of SM's Chinese artists have Weibos. Why would you expect her not to have one? 

[+6] What are people going on about. She's never said she was going back to China. She made a Weibo because China has a VPN ban on SNS and there's no other way for her to communicate with her Chinese fans. This is the same as if we were hating on a Korean star in China for creating a Korean SNS account. I don't get why people are so mean to a kid who came here because she loves our country and has actually undergone the longest training period out of Aespa... With all this hate, I wouldn't blame her if she wanted to leave at all. I know that a lot of Chinese idols have moved to China, not just in SM, but there are still a lot of hard-working Chinese idols left here, and it's unfair to jump to assumptions and hate about them before they've even done anything.

[+2] This type of hate helps no one. It's like hating on a Korean star who's working in another country for opening a Naver blog account. Unbelievable to hate on a Chinese star for opening an SNS account from her own country ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ You all expect way too much from idols who only have so many years in their career anyway. 

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Jennie leaves Australian concert mid-performance due to health issues + YG denies rumors of Marvel casting

Article: Jennie leaves stage mid-performance at concert in Australia

Source: Idol Issue via Instagram

[+98] Black Pink is so strong ㅠㅠ They've been on tour for months on top of handling different schedules, in and out of the airport all year long... I hope they're getting the mental and physical care that they need ㅠㅠ BP, please be healthy.. ㅠㅠㅠ

[+63] They don't have a lot of members so having one missing does leave quite an impact ㅠ She must be really sick if she wasn't even able to make it to rehearsals..

[+59] I hope they're taking care of their stamina.. The members seem to be getting sick in turn with one another. They have so many other schedules on top of their tour, and it's taking a toll on their staminas. They're only four members, too, so having one missing leaves a huge impact... What happens if a member's missing at these tours? Do you get a refund? 

[+57] There were reports that she was vomiting. This is the first time that she's been sick to the point where she couldn't even finish her stage.. So can we please stop with the hate comments? With her new drama, there have been an influx of hate comments of people saying things that I wouldn't ever dare say with my own mouth. Even the media and the journalists have been fanning the fire. I will always remember their names, like 10asia's Kim Seo Yeoon reporter ㅡㅡ She was putting out articles with titles like "The fall of Human Chanel Jennie," just being a complete hater, and featuring it on the main page of Naver. Let's please stop acting like animals before we lose another person. 

[+48] Taking breaks when you're sick needs to be normalized for everyone

[+40] They've been on their world tour for months now on top of flying in and out for individual schedules, it'd be bizarre if she wasn't sick from it all.. ㅠㅠ

[+40] Black Pink's recent schedule has been way too intense. Especially with Jennie attending Cannes on top of it all, I'm sure it's been hard for her...

[+34] Jendeukie, take a break if you're sick.. Blinks may enjoy ourselves when you're having fun with us at these concerts but our priority will always be your health. Take a hiatus if you need to and treat it like a deep break to get back to health. 

[+25] Black Pink's been really busy, no..? Jisoo was sick yesterday, and now it's Jennie ㅠ Jennie especially has a really intense personal schedule on top of the tour; I feel like I've seen her at airports all year long ㅠ I wish YG would cut back on her schedule a bit

[+19] Be healthy, Jennie ㅠㅠㅠ

[+7] Protect Black Pink at all costs ㅜㅜ

[+4] Jennie unni 😢

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Article: Rumors of Jennie joining Marvel as a Korean superhero spreads

Source: Wikitree via Instagram

[+85] If Marvel wants to cast her, what makes all of you think your opinion even matters ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+79] Guys, this rumor was found to be false. YG put out a statement today saying they never received a casting offer, so please stop frothing at the mouths in the comments and keep it moving. It's just a rumor.

[+73] Jennie-nim shines brightest when she's a singer ㅎㅎ

[+27] You have got to be kidding me. There are so many talented actors who probably fit this role way better and are more desperate for it... It's sick that she lands these opportunities so easily just because she's famous. I personally love Marvel but stuff like this turns me off from them. 

[+9] Do they want to end up like 'The Little Mermaid' ㅋㅋㅋ

[+7] Just stick to being a singer 😢

[+4] I'm not a fan so I don't really see the appeal... why is everyone so crazy about her? 

[+3] Guys, it's just a rumor~ other rumors even claim it's actually Rose

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Onew's health condition sparks concern among fans

Article: SHINee Onew's health condition, who announced he will be halting promos due to health issues

Source: Insight + Idol Issue via Instagram

[+114] He's definitely sick somewhere.. There's no way you can lose so much weight otherwise.. Please eat your meals.

[+105] I was watching a recent video of SHINee yesterday and someone came up and it was Onew. I could barely recognize him. I kept thinking no way, no way, but it seems he's really sick.. Find strength, Onew-ssi!

[+72] I don't understand how you can accuse someone who is sick of being on drugs... I understand that it comes from a place of concern but let's please not make it harder for him by making up rumors and assuming things. Just keep it in your head. There are so many people you can hurt with your words.

[+48] What is this ㅠㅜ Onew-ya ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅠㅜ

[+40] He looked so chubby and healthy when he first debuted ㅠㅠ I wonder if he's going through something emotional. I wish him a speedy recovery.

[+18] He doesn't seem simply underweight, he looks anorexic

[+18] SM is the problem

[+17] Onew, are you okay?????????

[+8] I may not call myself a fan but I wish him a healthy recovery 👏

[+5] I don't recognize him ㅠㅠ what a surprise 😢 ㅠㅠㅠ

[+4] Hul, this is crazy, that's too much weight loss...

[+4] What's going on with SM lately..

[+4] He looks like a completely different person;;;;

[+3] I almost cried when I saw the pictures ㅠㅠㅠ

[+3] He does look really sick ㅜㅜ too skinny ㅠㅜ health is your priority! Get better soon! Think happy thoughts!

[+1] His weight loss makes him look unrecognizable.....

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SHINee's Onew to pause promos to focus on health

Article: SHINee's Onew to pause promos due to health issues

Source: Idol Issue via Instagram

[+40] He's become gaunt to the point where he's unrecognizable.. and his skin looks grayer, too.. How and where is he sick? 

[+25] He's such a warm person who always tells his fans to be happy through Bubble nearly every day... Come back to us when you're happy yourself. We love you lots. 

[+9] Take a break and come back when you're ready...

[+4] Nooo ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ oppa ㅠㅠ don't be sick ㅠㅠㅠ

[+3] Shinies, please take care of your health ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

[+2] I had an eerie feeling while looking through Onew's Instagram. He's become so gaunt, and I was worried as well...

[+2] He's gotten too thin

[+1] Let's be healthy, Jinki-ya ㅠ

[+1] He did look like he was in poor health

[+1] I hope, like oppa always tells us, that he only hears pretty things today ㅠㅠ don't worry too much, just get some rest..

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'Queendom Puzzle' called ruthless for ranking idols into tiers

Article: "Why are they being divided into ranks?" 'Queendom Puzzle' criticized for dividing girl group members into ranks

Source: Insight + Insight via Instagram

[+127] Mnet can't be trusted;;

[+117] The world is a competition that naturally puts everyone into ranks and orders. It's your effort that moves you up or down those ranks and makes the world a beautiful place.
- Yeah, I feel like more competition will inspire contestants to put out better performances, which will then bring more worth to their name as singers, and even raise viewer ratings as there's more to watch

[+72] This is how the idol industry has always been. I think it's weird that people are choosing to watch a ranking competition show and then complaining about it? 

[+64] Ridiculous to me that Miru is tier 4;;; She was with NMB's peak and was even a central member, no??????
- [+10] Okay but what's NMB ㅋㅋㅋ

[+63] Why did no one complain when 'Physical 100' was ranking people too? 

[+52] I wouldn't mind if they were being ranked after they all did a mission or something but ranking them right off the bat like this feels a bit abusive

[+29] It can't be helped considering it's a competition show, no?

[+27] Just don't watch if it bothers you

[+26] What is so "cruel" about this? Can you even call these proper ranks when they're all at the same level, basically? I think the fact that these people are all nugus compared to Twice, Black Pink, New JEans, and IVE is more cruel than their ranks ㅜㅜ

[+25] Aren't ranks totally normal in a show about competition??? If they want a higher rank, they can work harder. 

[+11] I get that ranks exist but it feels wrong to do this to currently active singers ㅋ It'd be fine if they were pre-debut but ranking current singers as tiers 1, 2, 3, 4 is a bit ㅋㅋ at that rate, why bother ranking anyone below the tiers of BTS and GD? ㅋ Feels a bit problematic. 

[+5] Let's be real, viewers already have a silent tier ranking of their own for these idols when they're watching ㅋㅋ

[+4] Wait, where were these complaints when 'Produce 101' was ranking kids from 1 to 101? ㅋㅋㅋ

[+2] Yeah but why is Joo-E in a tier 1 rank

[+-] All the more exciting to watch tier 4 idols fight their way up the tiers then

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G-Dragon's contract with YG comes to an end

Article: Big Bang eventually heading separate ways... G-Dragon's contract with YG comes to an end

Source: Insight + Insight via Instagram

[+243] Seungri-ya, learn to live life with some sense of guilt. This is the result of all of your crimes. Though I'm sure you won't even be able to read this comment because you've been banned off of Instagram ㅋ

[+65] Could he be headed towards THe Black label too? 

[+54] He's at a status big enough to set up his own label now..

[+38] Aside from Taeyang, they should all be removed from society

[+35] Finally he's leaving the pharmacy ㅋ

[+27] YG's stocks dropped 7%

[+8] YG keeps their stars on the backburner for way too long

[+7] Didn't ask, don't care

[+6] Seems like he'd rather go out on his own terms than have to suffer declining sales at the top and being forced down

[+5] They did indeed live up to their name... What an amazing, explosive career trajectory. 

[+5] Jiyong hyung, where's that June comeback you promised us...

[+4] I'd be so sick and tired of YG by now if I were him

[+3] Honestly, isn't GD at a level where he can set up his own agency now? 

[+2] They're really living up to their name... came on to the scene in a big explosion just to end up disappearing without a word in the end...

[+2] Big Bang really became a big bang

[+2] Jiyong-ah, put out an album

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SM and Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin continue to go back and forth in contract dispute

Article: SM "We will be providing ChenBaekXiu with the pay documents... This will not affect EXO promotions"

Source: Insight + Idol Issue + Idol Issue via Instagram

[+231] Should've provided them the papers from the beginning instead of letting the issue grow this big.

[+204] The only reason they're providing the papers now is because the Fair Trade Commission is getting involved, and the papers won't even be provided unless a written oath is submitted. The FTC already ordered two corrective orders and SM refused to make any changes. This is not Lee Soo Man only to blame because SM is upholding these conditions even after he's left. They're just rotten down to their roots. Imagine how bad it must've been for a member to reveal a part of his contract like this. Instead of building two, three new buildings, they could've spent that money on making sure everyone was being fairly paid. And that news about a new academy to train more kids in? Why? So you can train them straight into signing more of your slave contracts? They're paying tens of thousands a semester already, it's so clear that SM has gone insane with their greed. Their excuse back during JYJ was some cosmetics company and now it's "outside forces" again? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ JYJ provided proof that SM was forging their signatures on contracts, which was even testified to by an SM staff. SM has always been dirty with their management.
- [+1] Right? This issue is being persistent even after Lee Soo Man has left. At this point, contract issues just seem to be an SM tradition rooting back to their HOT days...

[+193] What's hilarious to me is that SM must really think the public, us fans are fools to fall for this ㅋㅋㅋ They keep trying to use media play to distract everyone from the issue at hand, while trying to run a smear campaign against their own artists. We can see right through you ㅋㅋㅋ I actually feel bad for anyone who is falling for their tactics ㅠ

[+94] Love how SM puts their tail down when things don't go according to their plan, especially after all that bravado about how they weren't going to back down against ChenBaekXiu in the beginning ㅋㅋㅋ Should've provided the papers when you were first asked, tsk tsk. Why can't you just do your jobs properly so that issues like this don't arise in the first place!

[+57] NCT better be getting paid properly, I swear to god...

[+45] I suppose this would be a similar issue to the rest of us never getting salary statements...

[+45] EXO's side in this life and the next

[+43] I've just... never seen a company that refuses to provide basic documentation like this. It's so unbelievable that they haven't changed from their HOT, TVXQ, to now even EXO days, which just further proof that every artist under SM right now is under the same contract terms ㅋㅋ

[+38] Fans are going to go crazy if it's found that NCT is under these terms too...

[+24] SM you dogs, what was even the point of chasing out Lee Soo Man if you're not going to improve yourselves? ㅡㅡ Lee Sung Soo better resign!!! You said you would with your own mouth!!!

[+24] SM, let's cut the criticism on your artists until after you've provided the documentation

[+22] This is why streaming songs is more important than buying albums. The money you spend on buying albums is never going to end up with the kids ㅠㅠㅠ

[+22] Sounds like nothing is actually going to get done with the kids constantly having to release counter-statements against SM. SM, please just go away. 

[+16] I think what angers me the most about this whole thing is that SM keeps saying that they don't trust their own artists by blaming rumors that they themselves have never witnessed their artists partaking in. These members have been loyal for 10 years (though I'm sure it was because they were under slave contracts now) and have brought them sales that allowed them to build new buildings and rehearsal rooms. It's so obvious that the members are in the weaker position here, and all they're asking for is some proper documentation, but SM is acting like they're under some conspiracy, which makes no sense. It's so frustrating how SM is using the same pattern they used with TVXQ. Why does SM even bother calling themselves an idol training company when they can't even handle sasaeng fans, can't help their artists with the stresses of the job, don't even trust their own artists at the most fundamental level? 

[+12] Providing them only now? ㅋ

[+11] This whole thing makes me so sad

[+9] They're only providing the papers now because the three of them asked the FTC to investigate all of the contracts under SM. And by the way, SM's only giving them the papers after a written oath is provided. 

[+6] SM's statement is so ridiculous that it's actually pissing me off ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+8] Can't believe they're still like this even after the TVXQ scandal..;;

[+6] Old habits never die... 

[+3] Leave out Chen, even fans don't want that father. Just make sure you keep BaekXiu. 

[+-] Those papers should've been provided the moment they were asked for, what's with all this deliberation anyway?

[+-] They've put their tail down, tsk

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Lucas to open a Bubble account post NCT exit

Article: Lucas opens his own Bubble

Source: Idol Issue via Instagram

[+61] So crazy ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+55] What a joke. Give us Sungchan and Shotaro instead. 

[+46] Wait, what? SM is giving us an opportunity to send a swear right to Lucas? Thank you for this opportunity ㅠ

[+28] SM is so stupid. They have nothing to gain by keeping him around, and what's even the point of opening a Bubble for him? 

[+22] SM's so... amazingly stupid

[+19] Huh? Surely I'm misreading this?

[+18] He'll use it to get another girlfriend

[+12] Screw this bullsh*t, just give us Sungchan and Shotaro instead

[+11] Please just actually become a Bubble and disappear

[+10] These SM f*ckers refuse to terminate contracts of kids like this because the foreigners still stan them ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+8] He wants to go solo and prove himself so badly but he's always had the worst talent in the group

[+7] Screw the Bubble, kick him out of SUper M first

[+6] I bet people will still sign up ^^ (people like me) anyone know a way to get around the swear bans?

[+6] Oh, I didn't know non-celebrities could open Bubble accounts?

[+5] Ugh just f*ck off Lucas

[+5] Nevermind a Lucas Bubble, give us one for Sungchan and Shotaro

[+4] A 4,500 won chance to swear at him to his face

[+3] Not a fan but genuinely curious if anyone would pay to sign up for his Bubble? 

[+3] Can't believe he's still around...;;

[+3] Ugh why

[+3] Please leave Super M 🙏

[+2] SM is so crazy ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+1] If you don't count the foreigners, there won't be any people actually signing up for this, so no worries

[+1] So basically only foreigners are going to sign up ㅋㅋㅋ

[+1] Wow, I still don't get why anyone would stan Lucas ㅋㅋ

[+-] Who would waste money on chatting with a criminal? 

[+-] I wouldn't sign up even if it was free

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BoA and Lee Hyori usher back 20 years of nostalgia on 'Dancing Queens on the Road'

Video: BoA's 'No. 1' and Lee Hyori's '10 Minute' on Dancing Queens on the Road, an aura that overtakes the stage

Source: tvN via YouTube

[+2,900] Lee Hyori's star potential honestly makes me speechless

[+2,100] BoA has managed herself so damn well. She still sounds exactly like she did in the original recording.. and of course, her dancing needs no further words. 

[+1,700] The reason BoA is the best is because she's able to sing live. And not only is she able to sing live, but she's damn good at it too. There's no dance singer who's lived up to her. She's truly the best.

[+1,400] To go from BoA to Lee Hyori on one stage... truly rings something in your heart ㅠ they're so cool

[+627] BoA's eyes as she looks out to her fans look so warm... I loved everything about the stage from the song to her facial expressions ㅠㅠ how touching

[+568] BoA's live never falters no matter how hard she dances... she's the one top in my standards

[+519] BoA is a legend... 20 years ago and now, her live singing ability, her vocal talent, her dancing.. the top of our country's female solos ❤

[+453] Even 20 years later, Lee Hyori is still a superstar

[+413] Everyone on this show is amazing but Lee Hyori has an aura that can't be described. She brings to everything a natural flair, like she was meant for this all along... And I can't believe she's 44 years old. It's like these past 20 years never hit her.  

[+337] Lee Hyori's probably the first celebrity who was celebrated by both genders equally. It never mattered how big the stage was, all eyes were automatically on her because she filled the entire stage with her aura alone. She captivated everyone without having to do anything on stage. She was truly born to be a star.

[+192] Lee Hyori is an example of what it means to be a true superstar. The force, her gestures, the way she moves... her aura is just so different. 

[+134] I watched this live and I screamed when I saw Lee Hyori's stage... I actually choked up in tears. I was overcome with an emotion I can't put into words... The intro to '10 Minute' is still so crazy... It instantly makes you feel like the main character. Even the way she looks at you with her eyes, she just has that high teen vibe.

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Giselle too sick to attend 'Knowing Bros' recording

Article: The reason Giselle won't be at 'Knowing Bros' recording, and only Karina, Winter, Ningning

Source: Insight via Instagram

[+745] The f*ck, there's nothing wrong with taking a day off because you're sick. Celebrities aren't robots who should be expected to without rest. So much sh*t talking from people over a body that isn't even theirs.

[+143] It's probably not a bad idea to take turns getting a day off with each of these schedules

[+115] Ah, Kim Aeri, don't get sick

[+63] What a princess. Isn't she the least busy out of all the other members? And it's not like she's managing herself very well. If she's too sick to attend a recording, she should've been taking care of her health with all that time she has, no? 

[+51] SM's legendary work ethic at show once again. They didn't alert fans of Giselle being sick through an announcement or anything but through a lazy one-liner in a text message that went out to fans who won their fan signing tickets;

[+20] I'm so sad, I feel like Aeri would be hilarious on a variety show

[+14] Just take this as an opportunity to become a trio

[+11] Not a big deal for a back dancer to sit out

[+2] Giselle, don't be sick ㅠㅠ

[+-] Most celebrities will just suck it up and finish schedules so she must be really sick for her agency to put out a notice that she won't make it. I wish her a speedy recovery. Ignore the incels sitting at home. 

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Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin release counter-statement detailing shocking information of their contract terms

Article: "Contracts will be automatically extended if album sales don't meet target goals" Fans shocked by details of contract information revealed in ChenBaekXiu's counter statement

Source: Insight via Instagram

[+366] For how much longer is SM going to continue plaguing everyone with slave contracts? And I doubt these contracts are any better for the artists who are currently active and promoting right now too, sigh

[+310] An explanation for the people who don't understand: if the contract has three album releases scheduled for the duration of their contract but they were only able to release two in the time period, then their contract automatically gets extended again, which puts all the power in the company's hands since they can just decide not to produce another album to keep your hands tied down to them.

[+132] I can't believe SM is still doing this...

[+111] Wh-what kind of marketing tactic is this, SM? I'm not understanding how fans are supposed to help out? Do we buy their albums or not? ㅡㅡ..
- [+41] It's not about the album sales. The contract has a set number of albums that they're obligated to release during their term to uphold their end of the contract, but SM can make up any excuse they want to withhold production and prevent those releases, which would then make it a slave contract. 

[+72] At this rate, SM deserves to be boycotted...

[+57] 22 years have passed and nothing has changed

[+48] They have way too many issues to be considered a major Korean company anymore

[+27] SM should just stand for Stupid Management at this point, and I don't think they can refute it ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+5] The work of Lee Soo Man

[+3] They better not end up like TVXQ or I'll curse SM for life 😡

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