• YouTuber Apologizes for Imitating Jang Won Young's "Strawberry Mukbang" and Insulting IVE's Fans

    YouTuber Daerada, who has about 20,000 subscribers, apologized for copying Jang Won Young eating strawberries.

    On April 16 , Daerada posted an article along with a video on her Twitter account.

    The released video was previously posted on TikTok. Daerada held the strawberry tightly in her hands and ate it, saying, "It's really big," and "I'm full."

    And he overlapped the responses of the panels with audio that saw Jang Won-young eating strawberries, which was previously released on MBC's "Omniscient Point of View."

    At that time, Jang Won Young used both hands to eat strawberries. When MCs who were watching it through VCR in the studio were surprised, Jang Won Young explained, "It's really big."

    Song Eun I even chatted, saying, "It's a foul if you use two hands when eating strawberries."

    Daeradara used the same subtitles from "Strawberry to a bite" and "Too big to hold with one hand (?)" from the scene.

    Fans who encountered this expressed discomfort, saying that Daerada mocked Jang Won Young, and posted an apology saying Daerada.

    Daerada said, "I am writing to let you know that this video did not mean to mock or disparage Jang Won Young."

    He said, "I'm a big fan of Ive's dance covers. I think my video was uncomfortable for Jang Won Young or the fans,"

    Finally, Daeradara said, "I'll be careful next time."

  • BTS's V Causes MASSIVE Crowd Chaos in Indonesia - Fans Flock to SimInvest Event for Exclusive V Merch

    BTS’s V is creating major buzz in Indonesia once again, and this time, it’s all thanks to his role as a global ambassador for the financial platform SimInvest!

    In March 2023, V was chosen as the face of the Indonesian investment platform, and he continues to hold the title for the second consecutive year. SimInvest has seen impressive growth thanks to V’s loyal fanbase, particularly among the younger generation. The platform expressed their delight, revealing that V’s influence has played a huge role in their success.

    For 2024, the platform is making an exciting move by adding legendary actor Jackie Chan as a co-ambassador alongside V. SimInvest hopes that this partnership will boost the platform’s appeal even further and help build trust among a wider audience.

    To celebrate the incredible growth, SimInvest threw an event in Jakarta from January 16 to 24. They set up a special booth at the MRT station where fans could grab exclusive V-themed merchandise and enjoy free coffee. As expected, the turnout was massive, with fans flooding the station and forming long lines. The crowd was so large that the event had to be paused multiple times for safety reasons, as SimInvest had to manage the growing number of fans. Both the company and the fans were in awe of the overwhelming "V-effect"!

    V’s popularity in Indonesia is undeniable. On Instagram, he was recently ranked as the second most influential celebrity in the world—just behind Cristiano Ronaldo. He also tops the search volume charts on Indonesia’s Google Trends for Korean stars.

    This isn’t the first time V has caused a stir in Indonesia. Back in 2021, during BTS's ambassadorship with Hyundai Motors at the Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), a "Hyundai x BTS" photo booth saw V being the most popular member with attendees. Fans couldn’t get enough of the global superstar!

    It’s clear that V’s impact in Indonesia—and globally—continues to grow stronger, with fans everywhere eager to show their love for the K-pop icon!

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