• 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.

    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 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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