• "Just do rock paper scissors" — NMIXX's visit to "Music Bank" sparks debate about fairness in "ending fairy" selection process

    The latest episode of 'Dol Night, 2 Days' has sparked a heated discussion among K-pop fans after NMIXX members visited the KBS offices for 'Music Bank' and asked the producers about the selection process of the "ending fairies."

    For those who are unfamiliar with the term, the "ending fairies" are the members of a K-pop group who are selected to close out the performance with a final pose or gesture.

    According to the camera director of the program, the members for the final shots of each performance are selected by the main producer and further discussed with one of the senior camerapersons who could potentially suggest new members.

    However, the selection process for the "ending fairies" varies for each episode and is agreed upon among the camera directors and the producer.

    This revelation has sparked a range of reactions from netizens, with some expressing surprise that the companies of the groups are not the ones choosing the "ending fairies."

    Others have expressed their desire to see the return of group ending shots, as they feel that the individual "ending fairy" parts have become tiring and repetitive.

    Some have also raised concerns about the emotional impact of never being selected as an "ending fairy."

    Here are some of the reactions from netizens:

    "Wait, so the companies of the groups aren't the ones choosing them?"

    "Please bring back the group ending shots"

    "I'm happy when my bias gets selected but I miss the group endings"

    "The ending fairy parts get tiring"

    "I'm so tired of them now"

    "I get slightly embarrassed when I watch the ending fairies lol"

    "You all did it well thus far, now give us back the group shots"

    "Please give us group ending shots"

    "I love my biases but honestly I want the group ending shots"

    "LOL, sometimes they would squeeze in about two or three members in one shot and I don't even have enough time to look at their facial expressions"

    "I feel like the ones who are never selected would be emotionally hurt though, unless they choose them evenly"

    "Please, no more ending fairies"

    "Just do rock paper scissors"

    What are your thoughts?

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  • Musical star Kai shows off his no-smartphone lifestyle and cozy artsy home — here’s what his daily life really looks like

    Musical actor Kai is winning hearts with his peaceful and low-tech lifestyle!

    On the May 16 episode of MBC’s Home Alone, Kai gave fans a special look into his personal life, showing off his unique daily routine inside his artsy home.

    Known for his powerful voice and stage presence, Kai showed a completely different side of himself — as a calm and thoughtful man who loves books and avoids screens.

    Wearing colorful floral pajamas, Kai started his day by greeting his adorable cat named “Tenor.” But what really caught viewers’ attention was what he did next — instead of reaching for his phone, Kai sat down and read a paper newspaper!

    He shared that he carefully reads every section, including politics, economy, and even the ads. He even cuts out interesting articles to keep for later.

    Kai also spends his free time reading books. “Smartphones show me things I didn’t choose to see,” he said. “They just make people unhappy.” He added that he avoids using his phone whenever possible, and plans to share more tips on how to stay offline.

    When talking about his home, Kai said, “It’s not a perfectly designed place. It’s just filled with things I love. That’s what makes it feel warm.” Fans were impressed by the calm and artistic vibes of his space.

    Kai also showed parts of his life as a musical actor, including doing “vocal cord stretching” while sitting at his piano, and following a super-detailed schedule to manage his health. His planned and organized routine, which he joked is a “power J” lifestyle, gave viewers a peek into how seriously he takes his work and well-being.

    Fans can watch Kai’s relaxing and inspiring daily life on Home Alone, which aired on May 16 at 11:10 p.m. KST.

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