Netizens were unimpressed with the concept of Choi Ye Na's new single album titled track, "Hate Rodrigo".

Following the release of Choi Ye Na's highlight medley and teaser concept photos for her upcoming single album, many netizens expressed discomfort with the concept of the track, which seemed to take a dig at the American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo.

The title track, "Hate Rodrigo," not only caused a stir but also drew attention to the striking similarities between the scenes and photos used for Choi Ye Na's album and Olivia Rodrigo's music video scenes and 'Sour' album cover photo, raising suspicions.

Netizens shared their thoughts, expressing concerns such as, "Aren't they too close in age for her to be doing an 'homage' to the artist?" and "This feels like low-level trolling."

They also questioned the use of the word 'hate' and wondered if Choi Ye Na went too far with her approach.

The comments from netizens included:

"It seems strange that she would choose to emulate an artist who is around the same age as her. It feels like she's trying too hard."

"This concept is just petty and unnecessary. Why would she stoop to this level?"

"I understand what she's trying to convey, but using the word 'hate' seems too extreme."

"I think Choi Ye Na went overboard with this concept. It's not a good look."

"I'm disappointed by the lack of originality in Choi Ye Na's concept. It's like a cheap imitation of Olivia Rodrigo."

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Song Hye Kyo’s much-anticipated return to the big screen with The Black Nuns is making waves, as the film shoots straight to the number one spot in overall pre-sale rankings, even beating out Hyun Bin’s Harbin.

The Black Nuns is a chilling thriller about a group of individuals who perform forbidden rituals to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. And it’s already generating tons of buzz!

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, as of 11 AM on January 15, The Black Nuns is leading the pack with a 16.4% pre-sale rate, having sold 38,391 tickets in advance. This is a strong indicator of the film’s high pre-release anticipation, even with nine days still left before its official opening.

With its unique storyline and gripping visual appeal, The Black Nuns is expected to inject fresh energy into the upcoming theater season. Song Hye Kyo has been actively promoting the film, making appearances on tvN's You Quiz on the Block, the web variety show Jeong Jae Hyung's Fairy Table, and sharing vlog videos on the Davichi Kang Min Kyung channel. All of these efforts are driving the film’s rising pre-sale numbers.

The film is also drawing attention for its star-studded cast, which includes not only Song Hye Kyo but also Jeon Yeo Bin, Lee Jin Wook, and Moon Woo Jin, all of whom deliver impressive performances.

The Black Nuns is set to hit theaters on January 24, and it looks like it’s already on track to be a massive success.

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