[Instiz] Model Nam Joo Hyuk's unchanging handsome looks

Post: 'Model Nam Joo Hyuk (aka Namyunjoo) who was just as handsome in the past'

Source: Instiz

[1] "Why is he called Namyunjoo?"

Reply: "On the program 'Off to School' Kangnam couldn't pronounce his name properly so he just kept calling him Namyunjoo."

[2] "Wow, he was handsome even when he was still little."

[3] "Daebak... his ID picture is daebak..."

[4] "He looks exactly the same as he was younger especially when he smiles.  So handsome."

[5] "I fell for him when I first saw him on Akdong Musician's music video."

[6] "His school photo is definitely one of the best out of other celebrities out there."

[7] "He reminds me of Manse ㅠㅠㅠㅠ I wonder if Manse will look like him when he gets older?"

[8] "My friend does his make-up for him.... I'm so jealous..."

[9] "He looks like Yoo Ah In"

[10] "His graduation photo is daebak... my oppa graduated from the same school as him and when I saw his photo... wow..."

[11] "Daebak.... how did his graduation photo come out so well... he's so good-looking"

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[Instiz] Same clothes, different feel: EXO Baekhyun and iKON Bobby

Post: 'EXO Baekhyun and iKON Bobby same clothes'

Source: Instiz

[1] "They're wearing the same clothes but it gives off such a different feel.  Baekhyun's so cute like a baby~"

[2] "The vibe is so different ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Baekhyun looks like a puppy while Bobby looks like a bunny with muscles ㅋㅋㅋㅋ"

[3] "What's surprising is Bobby's younger than Baekhyun"

[4] "And if you apply some fan's logic: They're wearing the same shirt.  Couple tees.  They must be dating.  Yes, they're dating.  ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ" 

[5] "Baekhyun is a '92-line and Bobby's a '95-line... Baekhyun is a hyung to Bobby ㅋㅋㅋㅋ"

[6] "The only similarity they both carry is that they're both mine."

[7] "Where's the picture of how low Bobby was wearing his pants...ㅋㅋㅋㅋ"

[8] "It's really different but it looks good on both of them"

[9] "Baekhyun's so cute ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ and Bobby's so manly"

[10] "Baekhyun: Puppy, Bobby: Oppa!"

[11] "Can't leave because of the background music... Sino Sijak!"

(TN: The BGM for this post was Sinosijak)

[12] "Sinosijak!  Hongseok, where are you now and what are you doing ㅠ"

[13] "Isn't that shirt really expensive though?"

[14] "I like both of them~"

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[Pann] Song Mino makes fans flutter with his caring words towards IU

(Source: Youtube)

"My heart fluttered when I watched the behind the scenes of MAMA 2014 and Mino asked IU "Does it hurt?" after giving her a high-five... was I the only one?"

Post: 'Song Mino asks IU if it hurts?'
Source: Pann

1. [+81, -3]  The high-five seemed to be really strong.  They're both so adorable ㅠㅠㅠㅠ  But anyhow, I'm going to leave this talisman here just in case one of them gets hate on this post.

2. [+68, -1]  It's so cute the way IU and Song Mino act so awkwardly around each other ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

3. [+65, -2]  I thought they got closer after doing rehearsals since they looked so tender keeping their distance on stage during their performance but that was just an illusion and they're actually really awkward with each other ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ  Their performance was so pretty that I sometimes watch it over again... and the talisman comment above ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I feel bad for Mino if that turns out to be true

4. [+35, -2]  The comments are so cute ㅠㅠ  Inner Circles seem really close with BBCs but I feel that Uaena (IU fans) and Inner Circles have this relationship like new classmates who just met and talk among themselves like  "Do you want to study...together?"  ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ  The artists and the fans themselves have great chemistry ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+32, -2]  I realize that those words really do seem true after seeing that prediction.  After all the recent events Winner's been through, it's the first time I've seen that company neglect an artist that much ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I wonder if the prediction means that they won't let off Winner if they make a minor mistake ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Anyway, back to the subject, these two are really cute ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I just watched the video... how can they be so awkward ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

6. [+30, -1]  When I first watched their collaboration stage I'd thought that a bunch of fan wars would start between the two fandoms but unexpectedly they're both so well-mannered.  It was such a reversal.

7. [+30, -1]  I'm a part of the Inner Circle and I feel that many Inner Circles don't give up their whole lives just for Winner...  They take care of themselves first and do what they want to do and then give time and invest in Winner.  We definitely don't carry the mindset like, "Winner's our boyfriends! I'm never going to give them away! Never!"  I feel that Inner Circles just simply like and support them as artists no more or less than that.  I'm sure that some might quit being their fan if they do something very problematic but apart from that they don't seem to mind personal matters such as dating...

8. [+29, -2]  I felt this since their collaboration stage but I think Inner Circles are really friendly and nice ㅠㅠ

9. [+26, -1]  IU and Song Mino are very cute but both their fans are also cute ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I laughed so much because of that talisman above ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

10. [+25, -1]   Honestly I think that the most rational and intelligent fans I've seen around here on Pann's Entertainment section are Inner Circles and Uaenas.  There aren't any bad seeds in their fandom who cause trouble and if there are, they're quick to try to remedy the situation they caused... I've seen it around often here

11. [+25, -2]  I really like that there aren't any problematic fans within Inner Circle... ㅜㅜ Seriously we shouldn't cause any trouble because the people who get hate in the end are our artists... I'm glad that no one's causing any trouble by putting these two together... hope no one misunderstands.  They're just a senior-junior relationship and we're just thankful for their collaboration stage together.

12. [+25, -2]  Winner's fans are really kind♥

13. [+23, -3]  Inner Circles, I'm a Uaena but I really love our two fandoms ㅠㅠ  Usually if there's a post about a male-female idol collaboration here on Pann the fandoms would fight and lash out saying things like "My idol could do so much better..."  I'm so glad that Uaena and Inner Circle weren't like that at all.  I honestly thought IU would get a lot of hate when I saw the first post about their collaboration stage here on Pann but it was far~ from that!  I really like our two fandoms... so heart-warming. *Sends hearts*

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YG to flood the new year of 2015 with boy groups

"A YG representative recently shared with OSEN, 'iKON's debut is personally being lead by Yang Hyun Suk so it can't be helped but for their debut to come very quickly.  There's a high possibility that they would be the first runner for next year's YG line-up.  Winner is also working on their comeback album.'  Yang Hyun Suk leaves everything up to artists like 2NE1, PSY, Big Bang, and Epik High who create albums with their personal style so their comeback schedules are not fixed.  There is also a possibility that Big Bang and PSY who were both unable to meet their fans in 2014 will complete the YG line-up this upcoming year [...]" 

Article: 'YG boy groups will pour out starting this upcoming New Year of 2015' 

Source: OSEN via Naver

1. [+3588, -208]  Please!!!!  Big Bang's an established group of several years but still no full album.... ah....

2. [+3179, -453]  YG's musicality is incredible.  I don't know about other aspects but you can't hate them when it comes to their songs.  I hope for Big Bang to make a comeback and for iKON to make their debut.

3. [+2682, -138]  Please don't just say it and actually do it.

4. [+2378, -237]  It feels like 2015 will be a YG-filled year too.  The individual members are really outstanding.  It's a year that fans as well are very excited for. ^^ Thank you

5. [+2098, -353]  I hope iKON makes their debut quickly!  Wishing iKON success!

6. [+392, -46]  Winner's going to release a new album?  I'm anticipating this once again!!  And don't just say stuff about PSY and Big Bang but please make sure they make a comeback!!!  I'm supporting iKON's debut!!!

7. [+371, -66]  I believe that Winner will also be given better promotions next year!

8. [+355, -60]  I'm waiting for Winner's comeback!  They're rookies, 2 months isn't enough, hurry and give me their comeback

9. [+343, -59]  I hope Winner becomes successful in 2015 as well!! 

10. [+314, -37]  Big Bang, Winner, iKON woah YG's definitely going to sweep up 2015

11. [+325, -55]  Winner, let's be more successful this 2015!!

12. [+319, -55]  I guess it's another start of YG's year!!  Can't wait, can't wait and Winner's comeback too

13. [+312, -55]  Winner's a group that I really anticipate... even though I'm not a fan I feel like I'll end up becoming one.  I love the combination of their voices.... so good!

14. [+314, -63]  Winner's the trend these days.  Hope Winner comes back well from their conference and makes a comeback

15. [+291, -51]  I'm anticipating Winner this upcoming year too!  Go up and up!

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[Instiz] Unbelievable facts about Big Bang, Exo, Winner, A Pink, Red Velvet and iKON in 2015

"Hard to believe facts about these idols in the upcoming year"

1. These two will turn 26 years old

Kim Minseok (Xiumin) - EXO

Seungri - Big Bang

2. These three will be halfway to 50 years old

Jinwoo - Winner

Irene - Red Velvet

Park Chorong - A Pink

3. And this person... will STILL be a minor... 

Goo Junhoe - iKON

Post: 'Most unbelievable rumours in 2015 (feat. Big Bang, EXO, Winner, A Pink, Red Velvet, and iKON)'

Source: Instiz

[1] "Heol Seungri..... It feels like it was just yesterday when he turned of legal age and released 'Strong Baby'"

[2] "Can't believe Seungri's going to be 26..... didn't he debut when he was around 18 years old... ㅠㅠ Time goes by so fast"

[3] "I'm most shocked by the fact that Minseok and Seungri are the same age!"

[4] "For me... it's really hard to believe that Sandara Park will be 31 years old next year ㅠㅠ How can she be with that beauty"

[5] "Woah EXO's eldest hyung and Big Bang's maknae are the same age..."

[6] "It feels like it was just yesterday that Seungri couldn't film a beer CF with his hyungs... and now he's 26 years old... can't believe it"

[7] "You know what's more surprising, TOP is turning 29 next year......."

[8] "Let's clear things up. Minseok is actually 26 months old.  Look at that baby face!"

[9] "No way... no... I won't believe it... how is Junhoe younger than me... op..pa.."

[10] "This post made me get goosebumps... they don't look like their age at all" 

[11] "Good news, Han Bin will be legal next year"

[12] "Doo Joon, Hyunseung, Yoseob, Kikwang, Junhyung, and Taeyeon will be 27 years old next year. Yonghwa will be 28 years old.  TOP will be 29. Siwan will be 28 soon.  Where does the time go?!"

[13] "Can't believe Irene will be halfway to 50... she could be my dongsaeng for all I know.."

[14] "Guess I'm the only one here actually aging?" 

[15] "Park Chorong, will you ever get old?  And I can't believe Hayoung's finally coming of age now."

[16] "Jinwoo was born in '91? What?! He looks like a baby ㅠㅠㅠㅠ I would believe it if someone told me he was the maknae in Winner"

[17] "ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ "still" a minor ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ"

[18] "Victoria, Donghae, and Sojin are going into their 30's soon too"

[19] "Still can't get over the fact that Minseok is the eldest hyung"

[20] "Only the fans are getting older"

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MTV Iggy reveals their anticipation for CL's debut in 2015

Article: 'MTV Iggy, 'CL will shine in 2015 with her American debut coming up' expresses their anticipation'

Source: Enews 24 via Naver

1. [+1003, -79]  Seems like her image changed a lot?

2. [+1219, -456]  Arrest.. Park Bom..

3. [+1140, -381]  Park Bom is pretending to be self-reflecting while going around performing overseas... shameless

4. [+783, -191]  Marketing was good for this kid too..

5. [+679, -275]  She puts on too much makeup... what is she going to do with her skin once she's older...

6. [+216, -26]  Well since it's already been decided that she's going overseas, it'd be great if she went with good results but the U.S. isn't easy to tackle either... I feel like they'll eat up a song like MTBD though

7. [+200, -28]  Who else is challenging the U.S. market... It's going to be amazing if she does well and even if she doesn't it will be a great experience for her 

8. [+242, -71]  CL isn't the innocent, fragile type of woman that Korean men like but she's the style that American men like.  She has the talent too so I think she'll do well

9. [+206, -38]  I heard her English is really good.... Just try your best even if you don't make it in the U.S. market.  Anyway, 2NE1's songs are timeless

10. [+186, -26]  All the girl groups who have tried to go into the U.S market have failed but I really hope this time it goes well.

11. [+148, -18]  If it's the U.S., music definitely has to come first.  As long as it's in a language they understand and if the song is good, I don't think there will be any big problems regarding race.

12. [+132, -12]  Go show them and hit it big!!

13. [+131, -18]  CL is well-versed in four languages, she can rap and she has the vocals.  She's honestly a cool woman with a lot of charms

14. [+128, -15]  That's right go do well and let them get to know more about Korea.  I know you'll do well!  I'm always cheering you on.  Stay strong, fighting

15. [+111, -12]  I'm really anticipating this ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Can't believe CL's going to tackle U.S.!  I really hope she does well.  CL's someone who is too good to just let her talents go to waste here in Korea

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Lee Hi says SBS is her hometown on 'Healing Camp'

Article: ''Healing Camp' Lee Hi says, "My hometown is SBS" sharp-witted answer'

Source: OSEN via Naver

1. [+3932, -222]  She's a singer not a face model... stop dissing her looks...

2. [+3882, -523]  Why did she style her hair in a way that made her chin stand out so much... I didn't know it was like that before;

3. [+2515, -173]  Adorable ㅋㅋㅋㅋShe has good sense

4. [+2498, -933]  Her face is so wide.....

5. [+1601, -190]  How come Lee Seunghoon isn't here?

6. [+409, -53]  You people!  You said you chose her for her singing talents but you're criticizing her face?  What are you trying to do?  She debuted because of her voice.  You should be thankful if you even possess the amount of talent she has

7. [+307, -38]  Everyone's dissing her jaw but if she goes and gets it fixed you'll all turn around and curse her saying "Oh she got surgery for that", aren't you?  Lee Hi who shows her natural looks is pretty... that's how she naturally looks

8. [+299, -63]  She really did lose a weight... but she does have a wide jaw...

9. [+337, -106]  But wait, I guess nobody knows that she fixed her double eyelids... I'm not just saying this but she really did

10. [+214, -22]  Idols who only have good looks get hate, idols who only have skills get hate, if you're ugly you get hate, if you're ugly and then get it fixed with plastic surgery you get hate.... ah seriously what do you expect them to do ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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Yang Hyun Suk says they are busy with preparations to debut iKON early next year

Yang Hyun Suk recently declined an interview from a reporter and revealed, "We are too busy and tied up at the moment with preparations for iKON's debut.  There's not enough time for everything we have planned and need to prepare for YG.  Please anticipate iKON."

Article: '[Exclusive]  YG Yang Hyun Suk, "iKON?  We are currently preparing to debut them early next year"'

Source: OSEN via Naver

1. [+1519, -182]  I swear Yang Hyun Suk previously said that they would release a Big Bang album back in the summer.  Did I read that article wrong or something?  Big Bang solos are great too but I think it's about time they comeback as five and release an album.  New rookies are important too but I hope they also pay attention to their established artists.

2. [+1200, -290]  I'm anticipating this the most.  I want to see Bobby already!!!

3. [+1084, -270]  Hurry up and debut iKON!  I'm waiting, fighting.

4. [+1060, -284]  Woah look at their presence even when they haven't debuted yet

5. [+1030, -372]  Seems like a proper idol group is coming out after a long time

6. [+185, -35]  I hope they make a debut with a fresh image.  Please don't make them wear weird things like fur clothing or whatnot ㅠ  Please YG styling... 

7. [+226, -94]  Please give us iKON TV

8. [+174, -53]  Remember when he said Winner would debut in February and they ended up debuting in August... he might postpone iKON's debut too for all we know.  YG if you're going to open your mouth at least keep the promises you make

9. [+164, -48]  Alright, alright everyone... you will only feel at ease when you realize that 'early next year' really means 'August at the latest'.  I can only hope he'll actually have them debut in 2015

10. [+194, -93]  Look at how he changed his words from "January" to "early next year" ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I bet he'll keep postponing their debut ㅋㅋ  YG's plans are a problem in itself but iKON's vocal colour is a problem too.  The members' vocals overlap each other too much.  Compared to the rapping their vocals are way too weak... It feels like Goo Junhoe's the only one upholding the vocals ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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Sean plans to recruit volunteers and fundraise 20,000 coal briquettes

Sean revealed, "There are still about 150,000 households in our country who use coal briquettes for fuel.  A great portion of those are the elderly.  However, coal briquette donations have decreased this year and it seems there are many households suffering with the cold weather.  That is why I plan to fundraise 20,000 coal briquettes and I wish to recruit volunteers to help deliver coal briquettes to the elderly and keep them warm [...]" 

Article: 'Sean, "I will run 20km"... plans to fundraise 20,000 coal briquettes and to recruit volunteers'

Source: TV Report via Naver

1. [+2426, -59]  Sean is by far the number one celebrity that people should take after.

2. [+1552, -43]  You are my seanshine

3. [+1460, -35]  Incredible... I respect him.

4. [+1377, -32]  He will always be known as the father of donations.  Sean's the best!!!

5. [+1228, -33]  I can't wait for Jinusean this week!

6. [+242, -5]  People who criticize and say that they should donate without letting it be known to others need to see this.  The purpose of donations is to gather as much people to help those in need.  Revealing it in a way like this can gather more people to participate.  Those people who throw criticisms about donating publicly, have you yourself donated at least one coal briquette?  It has been a cold end to the year.  You should participate in good projects too!

7. [+193, -4]  Sean and Kim Jang Hoon are such amazing people.  They're acts of donation alone come up to 3.5 billion, 11 billion... It's easy to write things but that money they've donated could have also been used for their families to live comfortably for the rest of their lives.... I admire them.

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[Instiz] Bobby and Zico thought to be the coolest idols among male students

Post: 'Top two idols that male junior and high school students think are cool lately'

Source: Instiz

[1] "My friends aren't into idols so much but rather they like Beenzino and a lot of models"

[2] "They strangely look a bit alike"

[3] "Seriously... people around me just talk about Zico and Bobby"

[4] "Yeah, I agree and because of Show Me The Money a lot of them rap daily... well they don't really rap they just try to follow along to the songs ㅋㅋㅋ"

[5] "BTS is pretty well-liked at my school too."

[6] "I keep hearing guys talking about Bobby"

[7] "My whole class is addicted to EXO... so I can't really say anything about other artists"

[8] "Yeah I gotta agree for Bobby ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Young boys follow along to his songs whenever it comes out and when Mix & Match was airing they'd talk about it ㅋㅋㅋㅋ"

[9] "There's actually still a lot of people here who don't know Bobby but I acknowledge Zico."

[10] "Seriously.. I was so flustered when I went to Karaoke with a bunch of male students and they all sang YGGR and Bounce..."

[11] "It's fine for guys to like them but please don't try to copy them ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It doesn't fit you"

[12] "My close friend is a fanboy of Bobby and he told me with a serious expression that he'd consider dating a guy if it was Bobby....."

[13] "A lot of them talk about Rap Monster and Mino too"

[14] "I can 100% relate to this ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Their usual conversations flow from talking about Block B and it somehow goes to Zico and then Show Me The Money and it ends with them talking about how cool Bobby is ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ" 

[15] "It's great that you guys like them but please stop trying to sing along to YGGR ㅠ ㅠ"

[16] "My oppa is still all about GD and Taeyang ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Whenever he sees GD and Taeyang pop out somewhere he instantly becomes possessed with his VIP spirit ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Seriously I wish I could take a video and spread it"

[17] "There's no guys around me so I wouldn't know...... ㅠ"

[18] "The way I see it is rather than them thinking they're cool I think a lot of guys just acknowledge their skills ㅋㅋ They either hate on idols or don't have any interest in them but I haven't seen anyone hate on these two yet."

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[Instiz] Korea's current top 3 girl groups

SNSD

"Deserving of the name no matter if a member leaves.  No need to explain, it's true that they've kept the #1 spot."

2NE1

"No matter what scandal, it's 2NE1.  CL on her own is already amazing and as four they're a unique group with no match."

KARA

"You can't ignore KARA's career even if their fandom decreases or if a member leaves or gets added.  They do well in Japan and have done a concert at Tokyo dome. + They have a lot of popular songs under their belt."

+ Groups that are on they're way but still hard to tell: A Pink, Girls Day, Sistar

+ Upcoming rising groups: AOA, EXID

http://instiz.net/pt/2608145

Post: 'No matter what anyone says, the top three girl groups in Korea right now'

Source: Instiz

[1] "I thought Wonder Girls would be on here..."

[2] "Seems like you got it right"

[3] "I still think it's Wonder Girls, Kara, and SNSD ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Am I too old now? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ"

[4] "I don't know about their whole career but as of right now they're not the ones being talked about lately"

[5] "Isn't it A Pink these days"

[6] "This post isn't about who's the most popular lately, it's talking about the top girl groups in Korea ㅋㅋㅋ It's not about your personal preference or how known they are to the public... but it's talking about their careers as a whole."

[7] "2NE1's songs are really good"

[8] "I feel like people underestimate 2NE1's power and results.  I agree that the trend these days are Sistar, A Pink, and Girls Day but the top three girl groups are SNSD, Wonder Girls, and 2NE1."

[9] "But I really think there aren't a lot of girl groups who have achieved as much as SNSD"

[10] "SNSD is still a wall you can't climb over"

[11] "Wonder Girls and 2NE1 both had their individual time when they were really popular.  I think Sistar, Girls Day, and A Pink are groups that will be fighting for the top spot in the future.  I don't know about other groups yet since even though they get popular off of one song, it's hard to keep that up after their next releases.  I personally hope for Rainbow and Nine Muses to do well."

[12] "I thought of Sistar, A Pink, and Girls Day first"

[13] "I don't think there's been any hit songs like Gee/Tell Me Your Wish, Tell Me/Nobody, Pretty Girl/Mister..."

[14] "I agree that it's these three plus Wonder Girls."

[15] "I really liked KARA-WG-SNSD... ah I miss K-pop in 2008..."

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[Instiz] Quality of WINNER's official fan club goods

Winner fan club Inner Circle's official kit has great quality which includes the items photographed above plus a membership card, photo poster cards and a polaroid set for a fee of 30,000 won (~$30 USD).  

+ It is also said that the photo above may be uploaded since it is not a photo directly from the official site.  

Post: 'The quality of an idol's fan goods'

Source: Instiz

[1] "Wow... I'm really jealous... Big Hit just gave us a sponge"

[2] "It's really worth what you pay for"

[3] "It looks like it's from a high-end brand... can't wait for mine to get here"

[4] "But I'm kind of scared with the way they're treating us well so suddenly..... why are they giving us so much good stuff...?"

[5] "Woah, they must have spent a lot of money on it though"

[6] "YG puts a lot of thought into their fan goods"

[7] "Big Hit gave us a card holder but didn't give us the strap to use with it ㅡㅡ"

[8] "The logo is really pretty too"

[9] "Ya SM do you see this?  I don't expect much but at least start with the charge fees for EXO-L."

[10] "It's like a high-end brand..... I wonder if he'll do the same for iKON"

[11] "Hey Big Hit, thanks for the high quality sponge"

[12] "Daebak... I'm not a fan but I wish I had those too"

[13] "My friend signed up for it... I can already for-see her showing this off once she gets it ㅋㅋ"

[14] "Jellyfish Ent., do you see this?  Put some thought into the quality too ㅠㅠ"

[15] "SM do this for us too!  And lower your prices!!!!!!"

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YG supports Se7en's discharge ceremony despite expired contract

Se7en held his discharge ceremony on December 28th at 9 a.m. in Pochun, Gyeonggi.  YG managers accompanied him at the ceremony despite his expired contract.  They both took care of Se7en and coordinated the press conference.  

A representative said, "Se7en currently has no managing agency, so it seems that YG lent a helping hand in managing the ceremony.  Though they cannot help him upfront because he is no longer one of their artists, I think they are trying to help him all they can from behind."  

Se7en reveals he plans to rest for a while and says it will be a while before he makes a come back due to the emotional stress he has been through during his scandal.  Many are also interested in whether or not he will resign his contract with YG Entertainment. (Source) 

Article: 'YG staff accompanies Se7en, who currently has no managing agency, at his discharge ceremony... 'Loyalty's care''

Source: Ilgan Sports via Naver

1. [+10,114, -405]  ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Hope you can go get a massage comfortably now

2. [+6675, -331]  Massage parlour ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

3. [+7772, -1572]  Seriously apart from breathing, everything is a lie from YG 

4. [+3383, -211]  ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+1022, -20]  Your best life achievement, the military entertainment unit, is being removed.  A round of applause ㅋㅋ

6. [+808, -40]  This guy was the one who saved YG when they were in a slump and it was Se7en who refused the money and renewed his contract.  From YG's point of view, they've got to at least keep their loyalty somehow..... and I guess it was with his trip to the massage parlour

7. [+763, -69]  Yeah right Yang Hyun Suk's going to throw him away...  Se7en is held at a high position there ㅋㅋ Se7en was the one who earned money and saved Yang Hyun Suk before Big Bang, he can't throw him away that easily 

8. [+747, -57]  A new massage parlour opened up in our neighbourhood and they named it "Se7en's massage" ㅋㅋ

9. [+564, -129]  As expected of YG pharmacy's class... whenever there's a scandal they give excuses for their artists ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ A company full of crimes

10. [+468, -19]  Well you gotta admit that it was him that earned money for YG at one point

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Tablo and Haru bid their last farewells to 'Superman is Back' viewers

On the KBS 'Superman is Back' episode broadcasted on the 28th, Tablo brings Haru to visit her late grandfather after one year.  Haru touched the viewers' hearts with her moving words to her grandfather.  She told him, "Grandpa!  I miss you!"  Haru placed a hot pack on her grandfather's grave and told him, "This is a hot pack, grandpa~"  She was worried that it might get cold for him so she gave him a hot pack as a present.  Haru gave her last farewell to the viewers and brightly waved goodbye saying, "Bye~ let's see each other again~" [...] 

Article: 'Haru gives her last farewell on 'Superman is Back' "Bye~ let's meet again"'

Source: OSEN via Naver

1. [+11,662, -290]  Haru, grow up well!  Our angel Haru ㅜㅜㅜ

2. [+9678, -263]  Her actions and words are really more kind and heart-warming than one can imagine.  Being considerate of others is a second nature to her and I don't know who teaches her but the way she speaks is so thoughtful.  The wonderful things she does at her young age makes me embarrassed as someone who is older than her... I hope she becomes an artist who has a lot of love and affection just like she is now.  Haru fighting ^^

3. [+9339, -227]  Aigoo, our angel-like Haru ㅠㅠ Grow up well and beautifully just like you are now 

4. [+7768, -219]  I adored Haru a lot... it's too bad ㅠㅠ

5. [+7482, -173]  Haru, grow up to be even more beautiful, bright, and healthy~

6. [+654, -37]  Haru is so innocent and kind that I'm worried those filthy Tajinyo seeds will cause harm to her.  I hope she grows up and keeps her kind heart. 

7. [+625, -37]  It's regrettable that I won't be able to hear Haru's thoughtful words anymore ㅠㅠ  There were times that I thought it was boring but because Haru spoke so well it made me want to keep watching her

8. [+614, -29]  She's really an angel different from an average kid and now I won't be able to watch her ㅠㅠ Haru just grow up to be beautiful and kind just like you are now!

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Best artist, song, and album of the year chosen by idols

144 idols (Huh Gak, Orange Caramel, Sunny Hill, Fly to the Sky, BTS, 4Minute, B2ST, BtoB, AOA, CNBlue, Teen Top, 100%, M.I.B, Crush, Roy Kim, Hello Venus, Jung Joonyoung, Park Boram, Hong Dae Kwang, Top Dogg, Block B, Lovelyz, A Pink, Sistar, Jung Gi Go, Boyfriend, Girls Day, VIXX, B1A4, Bestie, GOT7, TaeTiSeo, Shinee's Taemin) participated.

Best artist of the year

1. G.O.D - 23 votes

2. Seo Taiji - 10 votes

A Pink - 10 votes

Sistar - 10 votes

B2ST - 10 votes

Reasons: "I think they're really awesome for being able to keep their title of "Nation's group" even after making a comeback after almost 10 years...", "I was just so moved to be able to listen to G.O.D seniors songs once again"...

Best song of the year

1. Some by Soyou and Jung Gi Go - 49 votes

2. Eyes, Nose Lips by Taeyang - 30 votes

3. Wild Flower by Park Hyo Shin - 7 votes

Her by Block B - 7 votes

Go Crazy by 2PM - 7 votes

Reasons: "They caused a big trend where you could hear the slang 'Some' being used everywhere you go", "The national song of the year", "They made 'Some' into a popular phrase"... 

Best album of the year

1. Taeyang "RISE" - 37 votes

2. IU "Flower Bookmark" - 24 votes

3. Epik High "Shoebox" - 14 votes

Reasons: "Everything as well as the side tracks were good", "It was an album that again made you realize why Taeyang is such an incredible artist", "The songs of course and the album's composition was very good", "It doesn't even have to be explained"...

Post: 'Best artist, song, and album of the year personally chosen by idols'

Source: MBN via Naver

1. [+3264, -239]  They're comparing Some and Wild Flower? ㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+3510, -1210]  ㅋㅋㅋㅋAs expected there's no EXO ㅋㅋㅋ

3. [+2963, -1071]  A Pink and BST must have put their votes together since they're from the same company ㅋㅋㅋㅋ You're being so obvious CUBE ㅋㅋㅋ

4. [+2180, -294]  And what about IU.......?

5. [+1702, -100] G.O.D, Seo Taiji, and Park Hyo Shin were definitely amazing.  The other idols also promoted well this year and I hope they give us even better music and performances this upcoming year!

6. [+409, -45]  I realized there must be something wrong with these idols' ears after I saw 2PM's "Go Crazy" listed for "Best song of the year" ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

7. [+301, -41]  They were going about how Girls Day was daebak this year but they weren't even mentioned ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

8. [+341, -83] And EXO who received so many awards isn't listed here.

9. [+272, -31]  What do you mean 2PM ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

10. [+299, -51]  Their basis of evaluation seems weird ㅋㅋ

11. [+260, -20]  Akdong Musician was great too

12. [+221, -28] Screw girl groups who lip sync

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[Instiz] Top mentioned K-pop artists on Twitter this 2014

In Korea 

1. EXO

2. B2ST

3. Infinite

4. Super Junior

5. KARA

6. Block B

7. VIXX

8. Teen Top

9. B1A4

10. Big Bang

Globally

1. EXO

2. Super Junior

3. GOT7

4. SNSD

5. B2ST

6. Infinite

7. 2NE1

8. Big Bang

9. DBSK

10. 2PM

Post: 'Most talked about K-pop artists on Twitter this 2014'

Source: Instiz

[1] "As expected of EXO... but SNSD, 2NE1, and KARA are amazing too as girl groups among that list"

[2] "And Big Bang didn't even promote as a whole..."

[3] "Super Junior's global fandom as expected"

[4] "Woah KARA's #1 as a female girl group for the domestic chart"

[5] "EXO's amazing as always..."

[6] "No one from DBSK has Twitter too... that's awesome"

[7] "2NE1's listed on here ㅠㅠ" 

[8] "Heol... Big Bang hasn't had a full comeback in 973 days... it makes me happy to see them listed on here"

[9] "I see GOT7's pretty popular overseas?  Let's succeed in Korea too!"

[10] "I knew 2NE1 would do well globally"

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Three reasons to look forward to YG even more in 2015

1. PSY and Big Bang's comeback

2. Winner, Akdong Musician and Lee Hi

3. iKON and YG new girl group

Article: 'Three reasons to look forward to YG even more this 2015'

Source: OSEN via Naver

1. [+354, -59]  Work hard Winner~ ^^ Fighting

2. [+334, -46]  It'd be great if Big Bang made a comeback and enlisted in the army together

3. [+329, -52]  I'm anticipating Winner's upcoming year even more 

4. [+300, -40]  All the YG artists are good!  Their songs are great too... fighting Winner

5. [+242, -56]  Hurry up and debut the new girl group... if you keep this up they'll just get old seriously

6. [+131, -25]  iKON fighting!  B.I you're awesome... Winner, Akdong Musician, Big Bang, 2NE1, PSY, Epik High, you guys are all great ㅋㅋ No matter how I think about it I'm anticipating YG the most

7. [+111, -21]  I wish Winner would come back quickly ㅠㅠ

8. [+132, -50]  Really anticipating iKON ㅋㅋㅋ

9. [+137, -55]  Looking forward to B.I!!!

10. [+105, -27]  I'm anticipating iKON's debut!  I'll be supporting Winner, Akdong Musician, and Lee Hi's promotions plus Big Bang and 2NE1's comebacks.  Epik High and PSY too of course 

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