• BoA Faces Backlash for Acting Debut in 'Marry My Husband' - Netizens Share Mixed Reactions

    Singer and actress BoA recently made her debut appearance on cable channel tvN's 'Marry My Husband' in episode 10, where her character Oh Yu Ra made a strong impact with a surprising revelation and a bombshell statement.

    BoA's brief yet impactful scene left a lasting impression, and in episode 11, she escalated to become the ultimate antagonist, initiating threats against Kang Ji Won (Park Min Young) and assuming the role of the final villain.

    Portraying the chaebol Oh Yu Ra with sharp charisma, BoA captured attention with her relaxed eyes and haughty demeanor, marking her return to the small screen after a seven-year hiatus. However, her performance has sparked ongoing debate about her acting prowess, with some viewers expressing dissatisfaction and labeling her casting as a miscast.

    There were mixed reactions to her character, with some finding it unattractive or improbable.

    Despite the initial high viewer ratings, subsequent episodes witnessed a slight decline, prompting speculation about BoA's ability to win over audiences in the remaining episodes. The ongoing debate surrounding her acting proficiency and the portrayal of her character adds intrigue to the series' future direction.

    Korean netizens shared their thoughts on a Korean online community, expressing varying opinions about BoA's performance and her character's role in the series.

    Some found her acting awkward or felt the character was unnecessary, while others questioned the choice of the character and provided feedback on specific aspects of her performance.

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  • NCT WISH breaks records and climbs charts with their new album — here's how they're taking over the K-pop scene

    NCT WISH is proving their growing power in the K-pop scene with a blazing comeback! The group’s second mini-album, “poppop,” is making waves on music charts, and their popularity is soaring.

    Released on April 14, “poppop” quickly shot to the top of major Korean album charts, including Hanteo Chart, Yes24, Hottracks, and Circle Chart’s Retail Album Chart. The success of the album highlights NCT WISH’s strong fanbase and rising impact in the K-pop industry.

    But it doesn't stop there—“poppop” is also making a splash on local music streaming platforms. The title track scored #26 on Melon TOP100, #2 on Melon HOT100 for songs released within the last 30 days, and #4 on Bugs’ real-time chart.

    Fans have shown massive support, helping the song trend and placing the music video at #2 on YouTube’s trending music chart.

    International fans are also embracing NCT WISH, with “poppop” charting #1 on AWA’s real-time rising chart in Japan and ranking #3 on QQ Music's Trend Peak Chart in China.

    Even more impressive is the new K-pop record they set on QQ Music. During a live chat event held on the day of release, over 500,000 comments were posted, marking a huge milestone for the group in China.

    To celebrate the success of the album, NCT WISH held a special offline event called poppop in the bubble” on April 15 at Incheon Songdo Moonlight Festival Park.

    Fans had the chance to enjoy live performances of “poppop” and other album tracks, along with album introductions and exciting on-site activities.

    The group will continue their promotions with live performances on various music shows, including Mnet’s “M Countdown” on April 17, KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” on April 18, MBC’s “Show! Music Core” on April 19, and SBS’s “Inkigayo” on April 20.

    It’s clear that NCT WISH is only getting started and is setting new records everywhere they go!

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