• Fans Express Concerns Over TREASURE‘s Hyunsuk Amidst Perceived Attitude Change

    When it comes to K-pop, the bond between artists and their fans is of utmost importance and has a powerful influence.

    Recently, there has been a significant shift in the spotlight on Hyunsuk from TREASURE, diverting attention from his artistic skills and charismatic stage presence to a perceived change in his demeanor.

    This change has led to feelings of disappointment and frustration among a group of his supporters. These individuals have gathered on Nate Pann to express their concerns and share their unhappiness regarding the idol's recent behavior.

    The incident began with Hyunsuk's recent change in appearance. Since his initial introduction to the music scene, there has been a noticeable evolution in his style.

    Notably, he recently got a lip piercing, sparking a debate among his fans.

    Fans expressed their thoughts, saying, "This is so ridiculous that it's actually funny. Every time he goes on a live stream, he complains about everything, whines about how tough it is for him, and speaks negatively about everything. He can't even handle a few negative comments from haters and complains about them to his fans. He did this for a few weeks and then stopped showing up on Weverse. And now that he's back, he shows off his lip piercing and is excessively active on Weverse, which is laughable."


    Another fan shared, "Seriously, where else can you find idols who start in individual rooms without any debt, receive instant settlements, and get one billion won (750,000 USD) in investments? Now, they're in their third year, spending lavishly on luxury items, going on luxury shopping sprees, but during their live streams, they complain about how difficult and painful everything is. The fans were genuinely concerned and even suggested holding a fan support event. They filled the comment section with kind words. And then the next day, we find out that the members got their noses and lips pierced and vented their stress on Weverse. Can't you understand why we are so frustrated? If they want to do whatever they want, why even become idols in the first place? I just think he said those things during the live broadcast because he wanted to get his piercings." Then, on November 1, Hyunsuk posted lyrics from the song "Gossip" by Misogi.

    Fans speculated that this was not a genuine song recommendation, but rather a sarcastic comment directed at the complaints fans have been expressing. In response, one fan wrote, "Hyunsuk... all TREASURE Makers (TREASURE fandom) know that you don't recommend songs like this, capturing a screenshot.

    It doesn't even feel like you genuinely wanted to recommend it because you like the song, and it's a bit disappointing.

    I wish you had kicked off November with songs that you truly love. It's hard not to feel this way." Other fans also joined the online discussion and explained that they were not just disappointed with Hyunsuk's recent piercing, but also with his attitude towards his fans.

    They explained, "It's not just about the piercing... Fans have been hoping for a more mature styling from the beginning, but for over a year and eight months, he has been styling himself the way he wants, even sporting a man bun. We never directly voiced our opinions about it, but a few days ago, he started saying how much he's been struggling lately and how he can't do what he wants within the group. He expressed his dislike for the style he had during his debut era. He even asked fans to change his profile photo because he didn't like it. He asked if fans would still support him no matter what, so fans thought he was genuinely going through a tough time and showed him their support. But then the next day, he said he was stressed, so he got a piercing. Fans complained to him about it. And on that same morning, he posted the lyrics to that song. I truly believe that TREASURE members have it easier compared to other idols. If other idols did what they're doing, they would have been canceled," "I don't think he wants fans, he wants servants and an ATM," and "He is really taking everything for granted."

    Source(1)

  • BTS’s Jin Dominates MY1PICK Weekly Rankings for 43 Weeks Straight

    BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

    In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

    But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

    Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

    The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

    Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

    Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

    Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

    As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

    Source (1)