Via music critic and KMA voter Kim Do-heon:
"This statement from Blockberry Creative is truly the worst. Expulsion, decision to remove... It's a statement that openly slanders its artist, and shows no consideration for the fandom. (1/2)
Anonymous post on DCInside: "I was a staff member on Queendom."
(Photo from the post: the staff's macaron gift for Loona and BBC staff during MuBeat live)
Havaqquq, CEO of record label Young, Gifted & Wack:
"We have also parted ways with some artists less than amicably in the past, but we never publicly slander the artist. Because it's ultimately spitting in your own face. (1/2)
Former Loona A&R Ryu Ji-in via Instagram story:
"We work with each other's lives on the line
I wish they wouldn't play around with someone else's life."
Webtoon artist Wondung on Instagram: "Chuu controversy over abusing staff? Really now? But the Chuu that I saw was not like that?"
(Original is in webtoon format)
221221 JTBC editorial: "Crisis on All Sides for Blockberry Creative, After Shooting Itself in the Foot"
One of the first follow-ups to report on the 9 members' lawsuit as fact. Note that was also reported by JTBC, so this is the position they will take
By reporter Kim Jin-seok
Chat highlights: Jinsoul reflects on the reality of being split in multiple groups, and not wanting to lose the identity of Loona to history (231010)
Text links:
Full subs eventually maybe but summary of BBC rep:
1) They thought it was pretty fun that Grimes would post that
2 They think it'd be kind of ridiculous for the agency to comment on the post directly but everyone is amazed given how famous the couple is
Music critic and former Idology editor-in-chief Mimyo:
"In the kind of world where Chuu can be "expelled + removed" from Loona, there probably aren't too many things that I could say I feel wronged or betrayed over."
A little while ago, some members of DCInside's Loona Gallery made a nice physical album of Yum-Yum and sent it to the producers as a gift.
Producer Jin Jun-wang posted messages thanking Orbits to Instagram and to the gallery.
Source 1:
From the album description (excerpt):
"Odd Eye Circle's first new album in 7 years, <Version Up>
The album was titled <Version Up> recognizing the fact that it has refined Odd Eye Circle's unique musicality, never before heard in K-pop.
A title track that provides (1/2)
#ODDEYECIRCLE
#오드아이써클
ODD EYE CIRCLE [Version Up] Release Celebration
#Ktown4u
exclusive pre-order special gift event is now open🌕
🖤 All purchasers will receive a Ktown4u exclusive Polaroid photo!
🖤 23. 06 28 15:00 ~ 23.07.11 23:59
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아이즈에 입사한 후, 눈에 띄는 멤버들과의 단독 화보 인터뷰를 진행하기 시작했다. 츄가 그중 한 명이었다. 단언컨대 헛된 소리에 얽매일 필요가 없는 사람이다. 나는 그때 츄와 인터뷰를 하면서 저 웃음소리를 어떻게 고스란히 담아 전할 수 있을지가 내내 고민이었다. #이달의소녀 #츄 💪🏻
Re: collateral
1) Realistically they will not pay this in cash - as stated in article, they can get insurance
2) Blockberry does not get to keep this money, unless a later court decision reverses things and awards them damages, etc.
230123 StarNews - confirms that Chonky Cat from Girls: Reverse is Olivia Hye, and that there will not be a separate identity reveal or exit interview footage released for her
What the lyrics sound like:
"By the sunset-tinged window you gaze into the tall forest of buildings
As if, would you want to fly somewhere
You're lost among those many many floors, let me save you
Now hold my hand"
The official Olive Young acct found out about Jinsoul using OY gift coupons for every occasion:
"Jinsoul fighting Jinsoul be strong Jinsoul best Jinsoul is my pride Jinsoul love you Jinsoul you're cute Jinsoul best Jinsoul amazing Jinsoul excellent Jinsoul awesome
KBS2 investigative show Entertainment Company Plus (fmr. Entertainment Weekly) just ran a segment on agency disputes, including Chuu's
(Subs on the way) Summarizes recent events starting with Chuu's injunction news and her birthday fanmeeting, and various follow-up news
(1/7)