Coachella, the world's largest music festival, will officially return on April 15, 2022, after more than two years of cancellation owing to the long-term consequences of the COVID-19 epidemic (US time). This year's program will last six days, separated into two halves, from April 15 to 17 and April 22 to 24.

Previously, Coachella announced two KPop representatives, BIGBANG and Epik High, in its lineup. After numerous delays, BIGBANG withdrew from the game, leaving Epik High as the only Korean artist to take part in this year's event.

Thought it was the official list, but it turns out there will be more! Coachella 2022 organizers abruptly stated during the start of the program that there would be one (or several) extra stages for guests not listed in the itinerary.

And, whether by mistake or plan, the 4 Aespa girls selected this moment to hint at a hidden project in the United States, causing some to speculate that Aespa will be this year's "special guest" at Coachella!

Aespa has worked hard to provide tips, but netizens are also capable of solving puzzles. The answer is simple: Aespa will join BLACKPINK at Coachella, becoming the second girl group in Kpop history to be invited to this iconic music event.

The news was unexpected, but netizens' reactions to the information flow were much more so! The number of comments criticizing Aespa that do not reflect Coachella's festive atmosphere is overwhelming. Meanwhile, the number of people who support the 4 SM girls is not much.

Specifically, according to the team's argument, stage performance is Aespa's biggest weakness. The group doesn't have the ability to rock the stage to attract non-fans, so appearing at Coachella is… pointless. 

On the other hand, the "compared team" includes BLACKPINK for comparison. The shadow of the senior is too big and successful, so Aespa is considered to be not… qualified.

Not only that, the fact that Aespa's moves since debut until now have always been similar to BLACKPINK's, also makes netizens feel confused, blaming SM for "racing" all day long.

• Obviously, this news is divisive because Aespa is insufficiently powerful. Whether she sings live or not, Aespa's stage presence is insufficient. The more I think about it, the more I realize that SM is purposefully pushing the group to follow in the footsteps of BLACKPINK.
• I believe Aespa will struggle to stand out at Coachella. It's not that the Aespa is horrible, but the group has little experience enjoying the stage, and their stage appearance is always rigid.
• If you go to America, you must not only perform live, but also heat up the stage. They are not as good as cold rice and lip-syncing. Who is going to take it?
• I don't like Aespa's performance because it's not fun to listen to or It's not fun to watch. It's always like a life-saving exercise!
• What if the four of you shoot a music video? The fandom is already fighting!

It should be noted that the following information is simply a rumor; neither SM nor Coachella have verified that Aespa would be the "special guest."

True or not, the fact that more and more Kpop musicians are appearing at worldwide events demonstrates that Korean music has advanced beyond its previous levels. This is a good sign for everyone, and it is not worth causing a stir.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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