• “Fan-Focused Comedy”— Super Junior's Unique 'Begging' Approach to Boost Concert Sales

    Super Junior L.S.S, a subunit of the boy band Super Junior, released their first song in July 2023.

    Leeteuk, Shindong, and Siwon make up the group. Their first mini-album, "Let's Standing Show," came out on January 17. They will have their first solo performance, "THE SHOW: Th3ee Guys," in Korea on February 3 and 4.


    Even though tickets have been on sale for more than a week and the music venue isn't fancy, sales have been slow, and most of the seats, especially those on the second floor, are still empty.


    When the members of Super Junior L.S.S. saw this, they started posting more about their shows to get the word out.

    It's funny, but the second-generation K-pop stars "beg" fans to buy tickets to the show.


    In particular, they had put up pieces with headings like "It's serious."

    "People only miss their hair after they've lost it," it said.

    "That's the reason you should buy tickets" and "Who isn't buying tickets?

    What person is it?

    Don't you want to know more about L.S.S?"


    On top of that, Shindong shared the link to buy tickets, while Leeteuk was very serious about the lack of sales.


    When fans asked L.S.S to come to their country, Leeteuk said that they would have to sell out in Korea first, which doesn't seem possible.


    So far, the subunit has announced a number of performance dates in Asia. For some of these events, ticket sales have already begun.

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  • Hyun Bin Apologizes for the 'Ddongcha' Theory After 20 Years: "I Was Wrong" - Actor Clears the Air About Iconic Role

    Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

    In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

    Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

    With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

    Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

    Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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