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BtoB subunit BtoB 4U hope online concert this weekend will give K-pop fans positivity and comfort

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   K-pop boy band BtoB have gone through many changes since arriving in 2012, dabbling with everything from hyperactive, playful dance pop to intense hip-hop before making their name as emotive balladeers. The end of 2020 witnessed another change. With the group finding it difficult to perform as a whole as members rotate in and out of South Korea’s mandatory draft, four members formed a new unit within the larger group called BtoB 4U, with the aim of cheering up fans after a dark year. With the release of their Inside EP last November, the quartet of Lee Chang-sub, Lee Min-hyuk, Peniel Shin and Seo Eunk-wang incorporated a wide range of sounds to create an upbeat, uplifting album. The four, who each typically go by their given names, have all completed their military service apart from Peniel, who as an American citizen does not need to serve. Peniel said last year “was a hard year for everyone, so we wanted to spread some positivity”. Minhyuk said: “I’m a couc
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K-pop fans use Twice memes to make fun of Donald Trump's second impeachment

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 An unlikely player entered the conversation this week after the second impeachment of United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday: K-pop girl group Twice. Fans of K-pop, and of Twice in particular, who were in favour of his impeachment had a lot of fun taking to social media to post memes, with one user accumulating more than 100,000 likes for a tweet featuring a picture of the girl group and the caption: “Trump got impeached not once but …”.  This isn’t the first time groups of K-pop fans have countered Trump online: last year, they drowned out racist hashtags against Black Lives Matter protests and also helped sabotage the turnout at the president’s election rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by registering for tickets and not showing up. Other fan accounts shared similar posts, using images and videos of Twice. As well as Twice fans, many Korean-American media personalities, including Vulture senior writer E. Alex Jung and filmmaker, actor and former Try Guy Eugene L
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How the K-pop industry is dealing with idols' mental health

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 As the doom of 2020 gives way to 2021, conversations raising awareness about mental health care are coming from the world of K-pop. The year began with Nu’est member Aron taking a break from the industry after experiencing symptoms of anxiety on Jan 2, shortly after his group performed at K-pop company Big Hit Entertainment’s New Year’s Eve concert.   Two days later, it was revealed that boy band SuperM was teaming up with the Prudential insurance company for a pan-Asian campaign dubbed We Do Well Together. The aim is “to encourage people across Asia to stay well and healthy, and have fun doing it” through a series of promotional tie-in releases and events. Ethnomusicologist Stephanie Choi told the Post that “corona blues” had sparked a growing dialogue in South Korean society about mental health issues. “I think it would be timely for a megagroup like SuperM to talk about mental health to their fans around the world. I don’t think their project has to do part
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Netizens react coldly to the news that Park Yoochun will be starting his own YouTube channel

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   Park Yoochun suddenly uploaded a video on YouTube, surprising many people. Yoochun announced on his social media that he has opened up a new channel saying, " I have newly opened an official YouTube channel called 'Recielo,' and I will be updating everyone through YouTube in the future."   Just as he announced, a video with the title "Park Yoochun Starts YouTube" was uploaded to the channel 'Recielo.' In the video, Park Yoochun begins by saying, " Hello everyone, it's nothing special, but I finally got to open a YouTube channel. I have the chance to meet you all through YouTube after a long time." He continued to say, " I will show you my daily life through the channel, so please give me much love and support. I hope I will be given more opportunities to greet you all through this." However, netizens have been reacting coldly to his video and the news of his YouTube channel. Netizens commented, " He has an am
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Netizens say that Cha Eun Woo's acting has improved a lot in 'True Beauty'

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   The tvN drama ' True Beauty ' has been rising in popularity as it grabbed the viewers' attention even before the episodes aired.  One reason the drama is so popular is that the visuals of the actors synchronizing almost perfectly with the original webtoon drawing. Cha Eun Woo  plays the lead male character as he has been showing off his perfect visuals on the screen. Despite his good-looks, Cha Eun Woo was often criticized for his acting skills as viewers often said he seemed awkward and needed improvement. However, he has been recently praised as viewers complimented that his acting skills greatly improved in the drama. One netizen posted in an online community  saying, " I was so surprised when I saw Cha Eun Woo's acting. He improved a lot, especially when he was yelling at his father in the drama."  Other netizens joined in and commented , " He did improve a lot, I wish he can improve more so he can show a more dynamic acting," &q
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Momoland chosen as global endorsement models for 'Too Cool For School'

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   The girls of Momoland have been chosen as the endorsement models for the K-beauty brand ' Too Cool For School ' worldwide! On January 21, 'Too Cool For School' announced, "We believe that among K-Pop idols, Momoland is a group whose individual members each boast very unique charms. We are looking forward to the synergy effect between 'Too Cool For School' and Momoland not only in Korea, but in the foreign market."  The K-beauty/cosmetics brand is popular in over 30 countries across the globe. Fans can now look forward to Momoland representing 'Too Cool For School' where the brand is sold everywhere!  
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K-drama’s Ji Chang-wook before the fame: what did the star of Netflix’s Lovestruck in the City and Backstreet Rookie really look like growing up?

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   Hallyu heartthrob Ji Chang-wook is back, showcasing a fiery onscreen chemistry with romcom darling Kim Ji-won in Kakao TV’s new romance series Lovestruck in the City , which is currently streaming on Netflix. The 33-year-old actor might be well-known for his swoon-worthy appearance , but Ji might not have always boasted such stunning looks, according to rumours. Observers are convinced he’s had plastic surgery, specifically rhinoplasty to refine the shape of his nose.  On his debut, in 2008 in the film, Sleeping Beauty , Ji Chang-wook was recognised for his distinct facial features. He had a prominent nose and double eyelids that were so attractive to the Korean audience  
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