• Netizens Weigh In on LE SSERAFIM's "Burn the Bridge" Comeback Trailer and the Use of Japanese in the Narration

    LE SSERAFIM's new comeback trailer receives mixed reactions from netizens.

    LE SSERAFIM, has released a new comeback trailer titled 'Burn the Bridge' ahead of their upcoming album 'UNFORGIVEN,' which is set to be released on May 1 at 6 PM KST.

    The new trailer has generated a lot of buzz among netizens, who have shared their thoughts and reactions on social media.The trailer features each member of the girl group exploring their own spaces in which new doors continually open.

    The message is one of resilience and never giving up, with the group's fearless concept shining through. However, some netizens had mixed feelings about the trailer, particularly the use of Japanese in the narration.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxVv7BJYjlc

    Here are some of the reactions from netizens:

    Positive Reactions:

    "This is awesome, but judging by the comments, everyone is making a big deal about it."

    "This teaser smells like money to me. I really like the second half's background."

    "I feel like every group Bang Sihyuk has made since Bangtan has had a strong otaku vibe to them."

    "Since so many people are upset in the comments, it just means that this time they will really hit daebak. I couldn't be more excited about this."

    "Huh Yunjin is freaking amazing."

    "I liked it a lot though???? The quality is crazy good, and I can't wait to see it."

    Negative Reactions:

    "I'm still not sure why you guys don't like this video."

    "The music in the background is great… In the first scene, I thought it was blood, but I can see how it could look like a Japanese flag… I think they should have started the trailer in Korean instead of Japanese, because starting in Japanese makes them look like a Japanese group."

    "I've always liked their music, and I hope they'll stop using Japanese in their teasers. Since they're K-pop stars, why do they speak Japanese? … ㅠㅠ Anyway, I think the song will be good."

    "No, but why are the Japanese narration is so weird? I'm not interested in it at all. I'd rather they start with English."

    "I wondered why there were so many comments here… I liked the video, but I can see why people might have differing opinions on the narration."

    What are your thoughts?

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

    On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

    Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

    In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

    Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

    His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

    The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

    Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

    On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

    Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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