👉What does Weekly Dolpin bring to you this week?
💚Editor Young-Cheol: Make an impactful cameo as a welcome surprise guest
💗Editor Lily: Drama are now 'superpower' lovers🔮
💜Editor Jin-Joung: Is it okay to travel to Japan on Liberation Day?
💙Editor Ki-Young: debut song collection of non-legendary legends🎤
🔥 Hot Article 🔥 Harmful memes are OK, Television succumbs to rating
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The full version of the Hot Article can be found at the end of this edition of Weekly Dolpin! |
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Making an impactful cameo as a welcome surprise guest
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An unexpected cameo is always a fun surprise for viewers. We've collected some of the best cameos that wowed audiences with their brief appearances! |
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💚 'Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 ’ - The Boyz Younghoon |
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The Boyz's Younghoon, who turned into an acting idol, opened the door to his first broadcast with the role of 'Dong Bang-sak'. He showed a relaxed attitude to Lee Yeon (Lee Dong-Wook), who came to visit to 'Dong Bang-sak', who has the longest lifespan in oriental tales, to continue the life of his younger brother Rang (Kim Bum), who was on the verge of death. Also, at the end of the play, Dongbangsak, who was supposed to extend the human life span, turned out to be a monster who sucked the human life span, and he played the role of a surprise villain. Younghoon showed a clear presence in the play, perfectly expressing the strong appearance of Dongbangsak with deep emotional lines and intense eyes. After Younghoon's special appearance became known, 'The Tale of a Gumiho 1938' became a hot topic, like being on the real-time trend. |
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The movie "Veteran" was the birthplace of many famous lines. At the end of the movie, an unnamed citizen (Ma Dong-seok) stops Jo Tae-oh from running away after a fight with Detective Seo Do-cheol. When Jo Tae-oh sees the "commoner" in front of him, he asks: "Who are you and how dare you stand in my way? Ma Dong-seok simply replies, "I'm the president of Artbox. The scene became a hit and was parodied. The scene went viral and was parodied everywhere, and Ma Dong-seok was praised for being an unexpected hidden card. |
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BIBI (Kim Hyung-seo), who plays the role of the new secretary to the political affairs chief who replaces Yuriko (Park So-dam), who was imprisoned in a remote hotel as a suspect in "Ghost," surprised the audience with her strong presence in her brief appearance. Bibi played the role of a new thief in the movie by engaging in a swearing match with Park So-dam. The audience was surprised to hear BIBI acting. #She's got a lot of bites" and "Her Korean is so natural. She also released a collaboration MV for her new song "Masquerade" and the movie "Ghost", which fit well with the mood of the movie and the hypnotic vibe of the song. |
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💚 'Mister Sunshine' - Jin-Goo & Kim Ji-Won |
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Seo Dae-young (Jin-goo) ♥ Yoon Myung-joo (Kim Ji-Won) were just as popular as the main couple in Descendants of the Sun. They also make a special appearance in Mr. Sunshine as the parents of the main character, Kim Tae-ri. While serving in the anti-Japanese army, they were killed one day by the treachery of a comrade. Their story of making a sacred sacrifice to protect their country had a great impact on viewers, and since they were also soldiers in Descendants of the Sun, after the special appearance aired, various communities started to feel more affection towards Dae-young and Myeong-Joo as if they were their previous lives.
These cameos are called "special appearances" and "friendship appearances," with special appearances being paid and friendship appearances being unpaid due to the director's friendship with the actor or actress. We can't wait to see what other cameos will delight audiences in the future! |
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Dramas are now a 'superpower' lover🔮 |
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Ryu Seung-ryong and Ko Yoon-jung of "Moving" use their infinite regenerative powers to fight injustice, and the counters of "Amazing Rumors 2" transform into superheroes to defeat demons. From "Hip-ho," who can read people's pasts and pains to reveal real-life problems, to "Liar Hunter," who can hear lies, to "Miracle Brother," a mysterious boy with special abilities, superpowers with diverse abilities has taken over the home theater! |
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Disney Plus Original Series 'Moving' is a superpowered action hero drama about children who live in the present while hiding their superpowers, and their parents who live in the past while hiding their secrets, and face great dangers together. It is a fantasy action genre, but its narrative is more like a family drama, and it has been praised as a "K" hero drama. |
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tvN's "Marvelous So-moon 2: Counter Punch" is a drama about demon hunters, Counters, who defeat evil earthly demons, and it attracts viewers' attention with its spectacular action using telekinesis, healing, and other abilities. In the last season, So-moon (played by Cho Byung-kyu), who was bullied for being on the list, was awakened as a Counter and it was fun to watch his growth, but in this season, Red Bong (played by Yoo In-soo), an ordinary young man who used to take care of cows in the countryside, joins as a new Counter, revealing a twist. The show, which ranked 7th on Netflix's Global Top 10, gives us a deeper sense of enjoyment through the performances of realistic characters that we often see around us.
In addition, JTBC's "Miracle Brothers," "Hiply," and tvN's "It's No Use Lying" also focus on realistic events and relationships between characters rather than genre catharsis. While supernatural dramas used to cater to enthusiasts with unique themes, recent supernatural dramas are targeting overseas audiences with a new genre that emphasizes Korean sentiment.
In a recent report, it was announced that "the broadcasting industry believes that more than 80 dramas are drifting without being picked up. In the midst of the fierce programming wars, "supernatural" dramas have the advantage of being different from other dramas with unique themes. In addition, as more and more content becomes a challenge to find new material, fantasy dramas that tell stories differently have become more prominent in the eyes of creators.
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Of course, there is still a lot of homework to be done in the "supernatural" field. Because it borrows unrealistic material, if the rest of the narrative is not solidly supported, it can feel childish and reduce the appeal of the work. It also costs a lot of money to ensure quality in CG and post-production.
However, making a 'superpower movie' is significant because it expands the scope of imagination and solves the topic in a different way. Korean superpower heroes are more familiar and realistic than their overseas counterparts! What kind of K-heroes will be born and take over Anbang theaters?
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Is it okay to travel to Japan on Liberation Day? |
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Actress Go So-Young has been criticized for posting photos of her trip to Japan on social media. |
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On August 15th, the actress uploaded several photos to her personal Instagram account. The photos showed her, her son, and her daughter traveling together.
But the problem was that August 15th was Liberation Day and they were traveling to Japan. |
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People who saw it criticized it as inappropriate to upload a photo of a trip to Japan on August 15th.
Liberation Day commemorates the liberation of Korea from Japan in 1945.
Posting a photo of yourself enjoying Japanese culture during this time is a short-sighted move.
In a similar case, Stray Kids were criticized for holding the first concert of their tour in Japan the day after Liberation Day. (*Read more) |
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People expressed disappointment in her behavior, saying "She would wait at least a day" and "She could have uploaded the photos slowly”. She posted a photo of her trip to Japan exactly on Liberation Day.
After receiving a lot of negativity in the comments, she quickly deleted the offensive post.
She also posted an apology on her Instagram Story.
But the post had already spread through online communities. |
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It's not about going to Japan.
You know what they say: "A people that forgets its history has no future.
The problem is that it was the one day out of 365 that we remembered our ancestors who risked their lives to regain their land from the Japanese.
Shouldn't they have been more vigilant since they are "public figures" who influence the public?
I hope this incident will make them realize the error of their ways and reflect on their complacency. |
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debut song collection of non-legendary legends🎤 |
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A group's debut song can set the tone for the group's colors. What are some of the legendary debut songs that not only fit the group's image, but also made a lasting impression on the public? |
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🎶SHINEee - Reply
When it comes to legendary debut songs, SHINee's "Replay" is one of the most talked about. The song's tickling lyrics and sophisticated yet refreshing beat went well with the members' cute and youthful image. SHINee has been known for their live performances since the beginning of their debut, and there is a famous anecdote that all of the singers watched as SHINee rehearsed. Did you know that the original concept of SHINee was to focus on rap? It is said that SHINee originally prepared a rap song for their debut due to their lack of vocal skills. However, when producer Lee Soo Man decided that the song was not suitable for SHINee, he had SHINee perform the song "Replay. Since then, SHINee has continued to grow, creating a coming-of-age story and becoming live artist. |
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🎶New Jeans - Attention!
New Jeans' debut album took the summer by storm last year, and today we're going to introduce 'Attention'! In the girl group market, which was dominated by strong concepts at the time, New Jeans' debut, which emphasized naturalness with long raw hair and light makeup, was a fresh shock to the public. When the public saw New Jeans, they said, "Finally, the end of tuning is real. With this song, New Jeans won the Rookie of the Year award. With this song, Newjeans won both the Rookie Award and the Grand Prize. On their debut, they topped the US charts and set a record for the first time by topping the Melon Chart. It is said to be the first time in six years that a girl group's debut song has topped the Melon Chart, since BLACKPINK's "Whistle" in 2016.
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🎶Winner - Empty
YG groups such as BIGBANG and 2NE1 debuted with strong concepts. As YG's first boy group in nine years, there was a lot of attention on their debut and many expectations that they would debut with YG's signature hip-hop. However, Winner broke everyone's expectations and debuted with the lyrical and dreamy song "Empty"! WINNER was hailed as a monster rookie due to their incredible live skills and stunning visuals, and they even set a record for being the number one song on music broadcasts within four days of their debut. It's amazing to think that even eight years after their debut, this record hasn't been broken! |
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🎶Girls Generation - Into the New World
Another legendary debut is Girls' Generation's "Into the New World," which is still remembered for its flawless live and performance 16 years later. "Into the New World" is considered a textbook debut song for its hardcore energy, hopeful message, and impeccable ensemble. The members of Girls' Generation have said that they spent a year preparing for their debut song, so much so that they could get up in the middle of the night to perform it. At their 10th-anniversary fan meeting, Girls' Generation sang the line "I was made into a princess, I'm crying at night~" and revealed that it could have been their debut song. The members were all relieved that "Reunited World" was their debut song! ( :
Other debut songs that are considered legends are Mitsuei's - Bad Girl Good Girl, 2 PM's - 10 out of 10, G-IDLE - Ratata, TXT's - One Day a horn grew out of my head, and BLACKPINK's - Whistle. What are your favorite idol debut songs?
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Harmful memes are OK, Television succumbs to rating |
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Television entertainment programs have been criticized for introducing various new words and even rated over 19 memes that were previously reserved for the Internet. In the latest episode of SBS's "Running Man," Ha-Ha responded to Jeon So Min's request for a toast by shouting "It was good" to Lee Yi. Yang Se Chan also joined in and shouted "Okay", creating a fun atmosphere, but then Ha Ha and Yang Se Chan stood up and said "Young Cha" and shook their lower bodies.
The problem is that the scene they were imitating was inappropriate for an entertainment program. It was a scene from the 2015 19-gold movie "Insiders," in which politician Jang Pil-woo (played by Lee Yi-young) makes bomb liquor by playing decadent games naked in a mansion with politicians, company chairmen, and other vested interests. Therefore, it was pointed out that it was "crossing the line" to appear on a Television entertainment program on a weekend evening. While Ha-ha is to blame for bringing the scene from the Internet to Yangji, the production team, which cheerfully described Ha-ha's behavior with subtitles such as "Ha-ha learned something strange from YouTube" and "Excited Ha-ha made a strange toast," cannot avoid controversy.
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Recently, TV entertainment programs have been actively using Internet memes to shed their stale image. This is because only by actively using the trends created by the development of various platforms can they attract the interest of the so-called "MZ generation" viewers. However, the reckless chasing of memes on the airwaves has side effects. For example, SBS's "Butler's Wife" featured eight dancers from Mnet's "Street Woman Fighter" to perform a sexy dance, and the producers subtitled it "Nuna Na Jugung," sparking a "sexual harassment" controversy. In addition, the "Presidential Runners Special" featured former Democratic Party of Korea representative Lee Nak-yeon, who revealed her love for pajamas with the subtitle "I'm almost done with pajamas at this point. The program has been criticized.
Some people complain that the standards for television entertainment, especially TV programs, are too strict. In an environment where they are competing with YouTube content, where they are free to use certain words and choose their own subject matter, they say that such a strict eye can make it difficult to create content. With so many restrictions, it is inevitable that public broadcasting will become less interesting and outdated. |
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In the age of multimedia, the days of over-the-air being the sole trendsetter are long gone, but that doesn't mean over-the-air has to digest and chase every Internet meme that comes along.
The public broadcasts are a platform accessible to all citizens, and their role is to maintain a balance and diversity of information. While ratings can't be ignored, the public interest comes first. Fun and harmful are not synonymous. It's time for producers and performers to self-censor against harmful "Internet memes" used in the name of being trendy. |
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