• "I find him cute" — Netizens feel bad for RIIZE's Sohee for receiving hate particularly those targeting his looks

    RIIZE's Sohee recently became a hot topic due to the negative comments he received.

    On October 10, a post about Sohee started trending on Nate's Pann community board with the title, "I Really Don't Know if Rise Sohee Is That Bad…".

    The person who wrote the post expressed their concern, saying, "People have been criticizing him a lot, but I wonder if he's really that bad. To me, he looks like an ordinary idol, nothing more."

    They continued, "But honestly, it's just too harsh, and it's a pity."

    Other netizens shared their thoughts:

    "Just look at the pictures where he's smiling. He stands out among the 3 MCs on MCountdown, and he's a talented idol."

    "The photos they're sharing to criticize him are from a distance and have poor quality. Why don't they show close-up shots?"

    "I don't pay much attention to looks, but it's disheartening to see people hate on him. I'm sure there are many who feel the same way."

    "Ignore those negative comments; they're just twisted. I find him cute, and he excels on stage with his singing and dancing. Being a trainee for a year and a half is impressive!"

    "We should raise our standards. Comments like these are affecting the standards for male idols. There are plenty of talented male idols out there. Just check Instagram, even the main accounts, not just fan accounts."

    "Sohee is more popular than people think. It's better not to engage because haters are fueling the controversy. Look at the increase in his followers due to this situation; you'll see."

    What are your thoughts?

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  • SEVENTEEN’s ‘MAESTRO’ just hit 100 million streams on Spotify and fans can’t stop celebrating

    SEVENTEEN has proven once again that they’re global music powerhouses!

    On April 12, Spotify announced that SEVENTEEN’s title track “MAESTRO” from their best album ‘17 IS RIGHT HERE’ has reached 129.48 million streams as of April 10. This makes it their 14th song to cross the 100 million stream mark on the platform.

    “MAESTRO” is a powerful dance R&B track with a dramatic piano intro that instantly grabs your attention.

    The song carries a cool message about how people with different strengths can come together and lead the world like a conductor.

    Fans also loved how SEVENTEEN’s charismatic performance matched the intense and elegant vibe of the song.

    Right after its release, “MAESTRO” ranked high on major Korean music charts like Melon, Genie, and Bugs. It also stayed on the Billboard Global 200 and Global (excluding U.S.) charts for four straight weeks, showing its popularity around the world.

    With this new milestone, SEVENTEEN now has 14 songs that have over 100 million streams on Spotify:

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    • Over 200 million streams: Super, HOT, Don’t Wanna Cry, Very NICE
    • Over 100 million streams: Rock with you, Darl+ing, Left & Right, Clap, Pretty U, _WORLD, Ready to love, God of Music, Home, and now MAESTRO

    Fans are thrilled to see “MAESTRO” join the club, with many calling it “one of their best title tracks yet.”

    Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN is getting ready for their 2025 JAPAN FAN MEETING ‘HOLIDAY’, which will take place at Kyocera Dome Osaka on April 24, 26, and 27, and at Saitama Super Arena on May 10 and 11.

    SEVENTEEN just keeps winning—and “MAESTRO” is another clear sign of their unstoppable success.