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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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!

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