• Netizens react to former 'Sixteen' contestant Natty's upgraded style after promoting as 'KISS OF LIFE' member

    Former 'Sixteen' contestant and 'KISS OF LIFE' member, Natty, stunned fans with her remarkable style transformation after making her debut.

    Recently, fresh photos of 'KISS OF LIFE' member Natty were revealed, grabbing a lot of attention. Natty gained recognition as a former trainee under JYP Entertainment and participated as a contestant in 'Sixteen,' a K-pop idol survival show that led to the formation of TWICE.

    During her time on 'Sixteen', she displayed a youthful and girlish image, possibly being considered too young to debut at that time. Hence, many internet users were amazed to see a complete makeover in her more recent photos after her debut.

    It was previously announced that Natty would be making her debut under S2 Entertainment as part of their new girl group. Natty finally debuted with 'KISS OF LIFE' earlier this month, releasing their album 'KISS OF LIFE' in July 2023.

    As more photos of Natty surfaced, many netizens were taken aback by the significant change in her style since her previous public appearances. Embracing trendy and hip outfits, a chic new hairstyle, and a previously unseen mature charm, Natty captivated everyone with her beauty and charisma.

    Natty's predebut photos:

    Natty post-debut photos:

    Comments:

    "Her hip styling suits her perfectly."

    "The new style is definitely an improvement for her."

    "Not only does she look pretty, but her song is seriously good too!"

    "The top style was common among idols in the past, while the bottom one is what's trending now."

    "Natty has grown up beautifully."

    "She rocks the full bangs look."

    "Her legs are incredibly long!"

    "She stands out a lot in her group, for real."

    "She used to be a baby, but now she looks like an unnie (older sister). When did she grow so much?"

    "The new style really suits her. Does she look like a gyopo (overseas Korean)?"

    What are your thoughts?

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  • 'Weak Hero 2' takes over Netflix and sends webtoon sales skyrocketing 20 times

    The hit drama Weak Hero 2 is taking over both streaming charts and fans’ hearts—and now it’s bringing massive attention back to the original Naver webtoon Weak Hero.

    According to Netflix's Tudum Top 10 update on April 30, Weak Hero 2 pulled in a huge 6.1 million views (based on total watch time divided by full runtime) just three days after its release. It grabbed the #1 spot on the Global TOP 10 Non-English TV Series chart.

    That’s not all—right after it dropped, the drama soared to the top of Korea’s TOP 10 Series and even made the TOP 10 charts in 63 countries, including Brazil, France, Mexico, Belgium, Morocco, Greece, Indonesia, and more.

    This follows the success of Weak Hero 1, which previously ranked #8 and stayed on the global chart for five weeks straight.

    With all eyes on the new season, fans are now rushing to read the original webtoon, leading to a massive jump in popularity.

    The webtoon, which first started in May 2018 and wrapped up in November 2023, is famous for its intense storytelling and emotional depth.

    It tells the story of Yeon Si Eun, a quiet and seemingly weak student who turns into a top fighter at a violent school—giving fans a unique and gripping coming-of-age story.

    After Weak Hero Class 2 aired, many viewers started reading or re-reading the webtoon from beginning to end. As a result, sales of the webtoon have shot up more than 20 times compared to its average monthly sales after completion.

    The series has also been turned into printed books, a mobile game, and even emojis, and has been exported to 9 countries, including North America.

    When the first season of the drama premiered on Wavve in 2022, it held 45% of the platform’s total viewing share, proving its wide appeal.

    Fans are now hoping for a new sequel season of the webtoon, and the franchise is being praised as a perfect example of how a strong original story can keep growing through great adaptations.

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