Super Junior's Eunhyuk isn't mincing words when it comes to the economics of music show appearances, shedding light on what he sees as a concerning trend.

In the latest episode of "Hyunsengnim 3" titled "When Key Off Julie & Super Junior's Eunhyuk Feel the Generation Gap of Idols," released on 'MUSINSA TV' YouTube channel, Eunhyuk delved into a candid conversation with MC Key Off Life (KISS OF LIFE) Julie.

Reflecting on the changing dynamics of music show waiting rooms, Eunhyuk reminisced, "Back in the day, waiting rooms were pretty dull. If time dragged, we'd resort to playing Go-Stop."

Julie chimed in, highlighting the modern-day hustle, "Nowadays, it's non-stop activity backstage until the moment we hit the stage. Cameras everywhere, capturing every move."

Eunhyuk didn't hold back, expressing concerns about appearance fees, stating, "Appearance fees for music shows are practically nonexistent. It's like covering gas money or meal expenses."

He went further, laying out the financial reality, "Considering the costs for costumes, staff wages, and more, it's a net loss." Urging change, he pleaded, "It's high time to raise the appearance fees for music shows."

The conversation veered to the phenomenon of the "ending fairy" in music shows, with Eunhyuk questioning the sudden shift to cute poses after energetic performances.

Julie shared her experience, noting, "Even in our recent song 'Midas Touch,' we switch from powerful choreography to sending hearts and hand kisses at the end," evoking laughter.

Julie shed light on the evolving camera angles, explaining, "With fan cams, full cams, overhead cams, and side cams, the variety of ending poses has expanded."

Eunhyuk's candid remarks have sparked a dialogue, shedding light on the challenges facing idols in the music industry.

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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