TOP Leaving BIGBANG? / Youtuber Going To Ukraine Causes Controversy/ Korea's New President [DK NEWS]

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[@kimtaeri13]

Dating show...I know that's going to be entertaining. I'd love it to be different to the current ones around, which I avoid like the plague.

[@tanjalarsson1531]

It's funny that people do not talk about what Ukraine does to black people and the other foreign people🧐. My question is the Ukrainian people who need help or foreign people🤔. Ukraine let its Ukrainian people flee and the other foreigners die there and the black people will join the war⁉️😶

[@April_ONeil]

@@tanjalarsson1531 I don’t think it was Ukraine that was denying black people. It was other countries taking those people in.

[@Mai_In_Korea]

Link sadly doesn't work

[@NimBelle]

I'l be in Korea next year if you do a season 2😂😂

[@Karmahandle]

TOP is done with Korea and Kpop. He is basically saying to Knets....I've grown up and don't need you. Good for you TOP. Wish you much success moving on.

[@exmuslim-prolgbt2610]

True

[@suthathipr.873]

Agreed that His comment is direct to the KPop biz instead of to his members.

[@naadiyamxmed8717]

@@suthathipr.873 yeah that is why he even posted their pic saying he loves them

[@saracruze2212]

👍

[@vipeditz3064]

🔥🔥🔥

[@mimikisses625]

Unless people are still acting like these idols aren't in an abusive relationship with the industry and netizens, the TOP writing has been on the wall. Who would want to return after all of that? I respect him for saying it with as much grace as he did. I don't know that I'd have been able to 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@vipeditz3064]

Can't agree more with you 🔥

[@Cindyy721]

I completely agree with TOP! The kpop system is not a healthy system at all and it needs to change! Too many people are suffering and we have lost so many people because of it. Even the relationships with the fans is toxic when the idol has to do everything the fans want. They can't even be in relationships without being scared of the negative reacting they might get. Getting married is literally the end of some idols's career and that's so awful. It's so evil that idols are not allowed to live a normal life. They can't even talk about mental health without judgment either. I think that this being their last comeback as Bigbang for a while is probably for the best. All 4 of them have solid careers as soloist so i don't think it will be a bad thing either. I am just happy we get them back as 4 and that we finally get new music! :))

[@captainpotatocrunch3893]

True. Last comeback or not, BIGBANG has already cemented their status as legends in the music industry. Their songs are timeless. I'm hoping this wouldn't be their last as a a group and they can just come back whenever they want to, but as long as they're happy, whatever that looks like, as a fan all I wish for is their wellbeing.

[@King_Jonghyun]

Women are about to go through hard times in korea... praying for them. It's not that hard to treat us like people.

[@nightpop6309]

You treat men idols like they are flawless and perfect and when they do something stupid you're the first ppl to bash them... I hate this double standards...

[@farfar8773]

Is this one of those "victim mentality" ? lol

[@ievasukyte9306]

@@nightpop6309 Don't compare young girls and teenagers with adult women. People in their 20s usually stop listening to k-pop and don't really follow the k-pop world, so I don't think that working women in their 20s, 30s and etc care that much about idols. Plus female idols go through harder treatment, for example for gaining weight. Look at how many killed themselves because of the online bullying. I've read Korean female writers novels where they talk about all the hardships they go through and it's worse than in most countries. And with the new president it might get even worse.

[@whyareyousubscribedlmao52]

@@nightpop6309 most older women in Korea don’t care about kpop and idols

[@ns-4438]

Women are already equal men in Korea. Try countries in Africa or Middle East.

[@codebrker24]

TOP is a very respected Art Collector and this doesn't surprise me at all. TOP is a very intelligent and sensitive creator and the way Korea treated him, Netizens were not very kind or forgiving, so I am not surprised an outside platform got the exclusive. He seems to be a man who keeps his promises and lets face it, these guys are all over 30yrs old and they are much different than when they started. I wish him much success.

[@mohash21]

Unfortunately, I feel like this will be BIGBANG'S last release for a loong while.... As a fan, I think most of us stepped over this aspect that the members themselves have grown out of BB. They have their own aspirations, their own lives and we need to respect that. I honestly wanted, for so many years, for BIGBANG to come back and take over again and get the recognition they always deserved (outside of Asia), but now all of this has completely changed.

[@jessi5288]

They essentially came out of hiatus to announce they’re going on hiatus 😭

[@iamnotjack.whydidichange]

I was super excited to know they were coming back this Spring, but knowing that TOP is leaving it just completely kills it for me, so I have to agree with you.

[@dacom1179]

gd said he will disband the group if someone leaves. seeing how corruption ruined seungris life and top obviously couldnt take it anymore, with such a dis gusting fanbase nowadays full of toxic fake stans, who cant wait to attack idols over no reason whatsoever, i think gd just wants to release a song to shut up the haters one more time and bring up the injustice and corruption going on there. gd was always someone who said what he wanted, but either way i think after this, he will disband the group. the new toxic kpop fanbase has ruined this groups future and seungris life.

[@mohash21]

@@jessi5288 I don't even think they're gonna go on hiatus 😂😂... I legit think this is their final curtain call/farewell. Too many hints from T.O.P.

[@mohash21]

@@iamnotjack.whydidichange facts... I grew up listening to BIGBANG (the first song my elder cousins played all the time was Last Farewell back in 2007-2008 ish time). I, like many others, remained a loyal fan of them for such a long time and I thought BIGBANG was gonna bounce back and takeover the industry again, like they've always done. It just got too real for me. I ain't ready to say goodbye to this group and it still hasn't hit. 😔

[@bbbbbbbbbb0]

A lot of us VIPs have known for a while now that T.O.P had become disillusioned with the kpop industry. It’s really sad but I get it and I fully support him.

[@EverythingAboutAbdul]

TOP has had his share of the industry. He can do whatever he wants with his life

[@Lightningbeam94]

Well i can say from a spectators perspective that Mr. Yoon likely will not help the birth rate/population decline issues. The fact that, judging by the outcome of this election, men and women are essentially pitted against each other, it will undoubtedly further exacerbate the issue.

[@andreiacu]

It's going to be a tough time to minorities in Korea . women , foreigners , LGBTQ,and many more people are going to be facing a lot of difficulties because of the new president. This strategy works but it doesn't make it right,it insane how people vote for someone with such values after seeing what happened in other countries with candidates a like

[@moochie8296]

I was also very shocked when i saw he was the president.... Im so uneasy about it :(

[@HopeeInk]

Exactly. The Americans survived Trump, look at what Austria had to endure with Kurz, we can see in many east European countries how “conservative” party literally kill democracy and still people been sitting there and voting for someone who literally had “let’s disrespect and punish women for existing” on his campaign banner. Y’all voted an unhinged misogynist. That’s really scary to observe.

[@VMYeahVN]

Ugh, yeah when David was describing the new President and how he won, i was just thinking "Oh, so he's probably going to be their Trump..." I really hope he proves us wrong and doesn't ruin everything for South Korea.

[@hanashin1276]

@@VMYeahVN Chillax. You shouldn't speak about what you don't know. Leave Korean politics to Koreans. Yoon was the obvious better choice. Not saying this cause I support a party, definately not. The other dude was and is a total crook much like the current president and his entire party. The more disappointing aspect was that Yoon didn't win by a landslide. The small margin showed that half the country was willing to support a crook who was on his way to prison. However, because of his high support numbers, it looks as if he might still have a life line. Currently, for some reason, Korea's Liberal party is full of the greedy, will do anything for money low lives. That woman who was crying because her party lost, yeah, total acting to get the people all emotional. Good thing though, it backfired. The current Liberals will manipulate, fabricate everything in site so that they can take control and corrupt. This is how they put our first and past female president Park behind bars for five years. She's out now, and the truth is starting to come out but they essentially demolished her with fake news and manipulated the population while it was grieving over the tragic Seowol Ferry tragedy. Yoon is no Trump. Yes, he seems a bit incompetent with the people he chooses to advise him, but he's no Trump. In addition, he seems to have his heart in the right place though. Both candidates wives are trash. It's very complicated. Hopefully Yoon will correct some of the damage Moon has done. All that the Liberals did was take what the American democratic party does and copy but they lack the heart and honesty. They put on a really good show while they steal tax payers money and manipulate the system for their own gain. The abolishment of the equality act was due to it being abused by the women. I am also female and thought that that needed to be done. Most Koreans were very honest and hard working people. We always had a high regard for education and were noble in our teachings. We were scholars not warriors. We as a nation have never invaded nor stole from another. However, the criminal jap occupation followed by a geo political war left our nation and people in destitute. But we got back up and worked hard to regain what was stolen from us. Unfortunately, money has changed many and the greedy continue to grow. This change in government was a good thing. The good prevailed this time. Regardless of party, I'm just disappointed that so many still supported an obvious crook. All we can do is hope that Yoon will wake up and show this country what true leadership ought to be. Something we have been without for 5 years.

[@dietotaku]

@@hanashin1276 maybe politics of any nationality should be left to people who know how to spell "definitely" and don't go on unhinged propaganda-laden screeds about "crooked" liberals. Clearly Americans don't have the monopoly on conservative bigotry OR women with internalized misogyny. Bless your heart.

[@nmoomoo]

I recognise that Koreans most probably voted out of anger and because he used various groups of people as scapegoats, however look how that worked out for Americans. Trump did the same and look at how people reacted in the 2020 elections after one term of his presidency.

[@anzalaaiman9971]

you are gonna be damn disappointed once u find out how most countries never realise this in one term...... they keep voting for that shitty person and keep him in power, example? india is the best example of this

[@dietotaku]

The only difference is that Trump didn't even have the majority vote the first time around. He basically won on a technicality resulting from certain smaller states having outsized influence in elections. So for as much as white male rage gave us Trump in the first place, the rage of the majority is what denied him a second term.

[@bellatourigny4047]

I’m so proud of TOP. I’m sad but I am proud and I love him.

[@ljl6185]

Whatever the reasons or tactics, women deserve equal rights. Anything less is wrong. That's a worldwide thing. Women's rights are human rights.

[@ridita5221]

I'm afraid that it's a big step back to Korea.

[@ljl6185]

@@ridita5221 it’s a big step everywhere. What would help is people with bigger platforms speaking out and not both siding information. That is what we need.

[@minaldhurve8988]

Agreed.

[@positivevibesonly3371]

You'd think that people having mothers and all would be reason enough for them to view women as humans

[@julynightowl7413]

Im so hyped for TOP 2.0. He's been my bias for a long time. I wish him success and to be healthy mentally and physically!

[@Meg13Crossheart]

i imagine TOP's label is gonna be filled with WEIRD and experimental artists, creating music and art that makes ppl scratch their head and think. it's gonna be so much fun! kinda hoping victor han would go there

[@KraXoom]

BIGBANG has been sullied with a huge amount of scandals since their hiatus. I will forever miss them as a full group. 2NE1 and BIGBANG were the reason I got so much into kpop back in day. They really shook up the kpop industry during that time and are imo the architects of modern kpop music today. Before them kpop was completely different.

[@Kh-ze2mb]

GD is a king, but Bigbang is not only him. He has never shadow anyone of his members coz they are superstars especially Taeyang & TOP.

[@TheEnigma888]

as a Ukrainian, I want to say thank you, I hope he will come back safe, I've lost my home and moved out to my relatives outside of the country. i hope, i would be able to comeback and we have one of the most loved Ukrainian governor of Korean descent, his name is Vitaliy Kim

[@krissve]

Good luck to that guy that went to Ukraine, that’s very brave and he’s not claiming he’s from the government, so people need to relax. It takes a lot to join the military and more to go to a war zone. Kudos to him and Godspeed! 🇺🇦🇰🇷

[@scarlet420]

@@carolynfranklin4865 you're thinking too much.... That won't happen.

[@velyvely6479]

i appreciate the non Kpop news you guys give us alongside k pop news as i can follow along . discuss topics with my korean friends more easily! so thanks :)

[@hellionshark3197]

I cannot decide if it's comforting or saddening that your political situation is just as fucked up as ours. Wish you luck with this guys. Nothing like bad politics to fuck up a country and a bunch of lives.

[@01AnimeFreakYuka]

Comforting but saddening...how about that phrase instead? I agree that how I felt when I heard.

[@hanashin1276]

Yoon was the obvious better choice. Not saying this cause I support a party, definately not. The other dude was and is a total crook much like the current president and his entire party. The more disappointing aspect was that Yoon didn't win by a landslide. The small margin showed that half the country was willing to support a crook who was on his way to prison. However, because of his high support numbers, it looks as if he might still have a life line. Currently, for some reason, Korea's Liberal party is full of the greedy, will do anything for money low lives. That woman who was crying because her party lost, yeah, total acting to get the people all emotional. Good thing though, it backfired. The current Liberals will manipulate, fabricate everything in site so that they can take control and corrupt. This is how they put our first and past female president Park behind bars for five years. She's out now, and the truth is starting to come out but they essentially demolished her with fake news and manipulated the population while it was grieving over the tragic Seowol Ferry tragedy. Yoon is no Trump. Yes, he seems a bit incompetent with the people he chooses to advise him, but he's no Trump. In addition, he seems to have his heart in the right place though. Both candidates wives are trash. It's very complicated. Hopefully Yoon will correct some of the damage Moon has done. All that the Liberals did was take what the American democratic party does and copy but they lack the heart and honesty. They put on a really good show while they steal tax payers money and manipulate the system for their own gain. The abolishment of the equality act was due to it being abused by the women. I am also female and thought that that needed to be done. Most Koreans were very honest and hard working people. We always had a high regard for education and were noble in our teachings. We were scholars not warriors. We as a nation have never invaded nor stole from another. However, the criminal jap occupation followed by a geo political war left our nation and people in destitute. But we got back up and worked hard to regain what was stolen from us. Unfortunately, money has changed many and the greedy continue to grow. This change in government was a good thing. The good prevailed this time. Regardless of party, I'm just disappointed that so many still supported an obvious crook. All we can do is hope that Yoon will wake up and show this country what true leadership ought to be. Something we have been without for 5 years.

[@denaa6140]

As mad as I am at a government I would never vote in a party that holds opposite positions to my values. Its insane. A 52 hr work week is probably why people can't find jobs and now he wants to make exceptions? Bizarre

[@April_ONeil]

Most people are stupid. As an intelligent, as yourself, you will be disappointed in people most of the time.

[@hanashin1276]

Yoon was the obvious better choice. Not saying this cause I support a party, definately not. The other dude was and is a total crook much like the current president and his entire party. The more disappointing aspect was that Yoon didn't win by a landslide. The small margin showed that half the country was willing to support a crook who was on his way to prison. However, because of his high support numbers, it looks as if he might still have a life line. Currently, for some reason, Korea's Liberal party is full of the greedy, will do anything for money low lives. That woman who was crying because her party lost, yeah, total acting to get the people all emotional. Good thing though, it backfired. The current Liberals will manipulate, fabricate everything in site so that they can take control and corrupt. This is how they put our first and past female president Park behind bars for five years. She's out now, and the truth is starting to come out but they essentially demolished her with fake news and manipulated the population while it was grieving over the tragic Seowol Ferry tragedy. Yoon is no Trump. Yes, he seems a bit incompetent with the people he chooses to advise him, but he's no Trump. In addition, he seems to have his heart in the right place though. Both candidates wives are trash. It's very complicated. Hopefully Yoon will correct some of the damage Moon has done. All that the Liberals did was take what the American democratic party does and copy but they lack the heart and honesty. They put on a really good show while they steal tax payers money and manipulate the system for their own gain. The abolishment of the equality act was due to it being abused by the women. I am also female and thought that that needed to be done. Most Koreans were very honest and hard working people. We always had a high regard for education and were noble in our teachings. We were scholars not warriors. We as a nation have never invaded nor stole from another. However, the criminal jap occupation followed by a geo political war left our nation and people in destitute. But we got back up and worked hard to regain what was stolen from us. Unfortunately, money has changed many and the greedy continue to grow. This change in government was a good thing. The good prevailed this time. Regardless of party, I'm just disappointed that so many still supported an obvious crook. All we can do is hope that Yoon will wake up and show this country what true leadership ought to be. Something we have been without for 5 years.

[@April_ONeil]

@@hanashin1276 I fear the most for the LGBTQIA+ community. It seems all anyone cared about is money and not actual people. And yes Yoon is trump, he hates women and minorities and thinks men are better than anyone else. Our country is getting closer to a civil war each day. I pray that your country can can come together before it falls apart like ours.

[@dietotaku]

@@hanashin1276 imagine not only writing up that bigoted diatribe once but actually spamming it in multiple comment threads. God help your sick soul.

[@EVVENN]

@@hanashin1276 You didn’t exactly say why he is a crook besides mentioning some mediocre and cliche wrongdoing that every politician does in every country. Google exists and I can search for myself, obviously. But i find the way you wrote about it very telling.

[@towiiwot]

“PIRA Guitarist Danny Kim tests positive for Covid-19 putting a halt to their new album recording” I DIED OF LAUGHTER OMG

[@sebonteesen4064]

Yeahhh samee

[@hillaryplatt8235]

Danny is right about Ken Rhee's decision. Ultimately it's his decision and I'm proud of him. I think anyone who is not going to actually help the Ukrainians has no right to criticize him. He's extremely brave and doing a hell of a lot more to help than just adding a Ukraine flag to his profile picture.

[@littlebigkicker]

i agreee boithe ken rhee and his brother are huge in martiaial arts as well been in a bunch of moives with famous people so yea someon needs to help out

[@HDGuy001]

Hillary Platt I'm on the fence with this one. On one hand he's gonna do more than the majority of the us by heading out to the front lines (and risking his safety). On the other hand, he and/or his group might have a lust for blood and this is an opportunity to kill without consequences. Remember we don't know them personally, we only know them through TV so their personalities might be completely different in real life. I'll just say good luck to him and I hope Ukraine comes out victorious. Maybe if Ukraine wins he'll be hailed as a hero. Don't know what's going to happen when/if he returns to Korea though...

[@kermoet]

@@HDGuy001 in another word, a legal way to k*ill someone(s)?

[@drottnari]

@@HDGuy001 I agree. My initial reaction was, that this is very brave and it felt like "the right thing" since Ukraine was attacked and invaded by Putin unprovoked. However, Russia uses this as well to justify recruiting mercenaries from Syria, are we going to see Isis terrorists operating in Ukraine? On a side note, Russia has already been using private military companies (such as Wagner, where all journalists mysteriously die when researching them). Using private military companies gives a country a chance of deniability ("war crimes? They are all on them", see all the Blackwater incidents in Iraq). Uncontrolled armed groups are a huge problem in a war/conflict, there are loads of examples of massacres and human rights violations by them. Ken Rhee might be doing this purely to help but personally I am not sure what to think about people who actively, without orders, go into a war to seek out destruction and death. There are so many ways to help Ukraine that do not involve going there to kill people

[@jesskhan09]

Only time will tell if he did the right thing.

[@kristin1947]

Honestly, the election campaign (of both major candidates) reminded me of the last election in Germany (or even the last one in the US) - Just throwing around dirt and populist, devisive rhetoric. I hope you'll report a bit about how things are going politically with Yoon as the president. I honestly don't think he is gonna be a good president (compared to Moon) and I would be interested to see whether any of policy changes end up being successfull. I don't see how undermining the rights of employees regarding maximum work hours or minimum pay will bring forth any positive changes for the working or middle class who are already faced with the high costs of education and rent. I think he is gonna be a president favoring the rich and companies and undermining the little protections and rights minorities, women and poor people have right now. As a woman hearing some of his rhetoric was just terrifying and I feel for young women (or older women) who not only have to deal with that kind of (in Korea seemingly more common) rhetoric from younger men (online) but also have to live with a president like Yoon. I really don't see him as a good leader or even as a good person.

[@adamcolclasure4892]

As a sexual minority Yoon was basically, the enemy. I liked the justice party lady though. Ignoring, the disastrous change he wants to do to the blue house and yet not even stay in it. I don't understand, how he can legally, be like different region less pay for you.

[@alisonlee1578]

@@mang0omilk I really like dkdktv but I’m afraid to watch this. If either David or Danny support their elected President, that might end my support for them. Women’s rights are human rights.

[@alisonlee1578]

@@mang0omilk I watched the video and I think you’re right…

[@dietotaku]

@@alisonlee1578 from the sound of it David thinks Yoon was the better choice for unknown reasons and Danny thinks Yoon was the better choice because "the liberal lady cried when Yoon won." I absolutely can't believe they bought into Yoon's misogynist rhetoric, they should damn well know better.

[@alisonlee1578]

​ @dietotaku They absolutely should. This is wildly disappointing. I haven't seen either of them revisit this topic, either, which tells me all I need to know regarding my decision to continue to send them my money via both YT and on Patreon. I've been financially supporting them on YT for 2 years, 1 month, & 7 days (according to my membership status). I hope they at least notice a long-time supporter walking away because of this but maybe since I'm a woman, they don't care. I'll be sad to miss out on their news and unusual/funny interactions, but I can absolutely give a pass on my sending them money every month. Also their merch and "dating show" 🤢 nice to see them objectify women (ugh, thinking about the coverage of that other dating show and the comments they made about the women... I should have known then) but not prioritizing women's rights and passively supporting some kind of disgusting incel community in Korea.

[@Katie-bl8xi]

I am glad about TOP. He is keeping his part in BigBang open ended which is good. There is no telling what the future holds. I will miss him in BigBang but his happiness and well being is most important. I love the direction he wants to go. I love the fact he never stopped creating music and I hope he gets the chance to share some of those songs with us fans.

[@joelle187]

I don't think like TOP is in the shade of GD. I feel that unlike some group every members in BIGBANG are able to shine by themselves.

[@Monbonnie]

Feels like our last election in a way. "You either pick this horrible choice or this also very horrible choice."

[@dietotaku]

I assume you're not American because we have never been asked to pick between "a horrible choice or an also very horrible choice." Both-sidesism only gives power to the right by demotivating those on the left. Hillary was not a horrible choice and neither was Biden. They may not have been your ideal, but they were by no means horrible.

[@bw2462]

2022 and women still need to fight for equal rights *sigh

[@exmuslim-prolgbt2610]

Dude women and LGBTQ+ people have to fight for another 100 years and so to get better equal treatments and that is if we don't evolve backwards (as we are already doing seeing shitty rules being made in different countries regarding women and LGBTQ+ people)

[@andromedamessier3176]

I think the problem with gender equality in Korea is more than just politics. It is also something that can’t be change easily since it has been embedded in the mindset for eons. Although I would say except that part; his policies seem promising (if he actually follow through it).

[@anistardi]

It is their culture. Just like black people in US. Even when Obama became president, they still a lot of problem with black people.

[@raerohan4241]

@@anistardi So? If a part of the culture is actively causing harm to any of that culture's people, it should be abolished or changed, no matter how long it's been done.

[@stumpedii8639]

well we should of course fight for equal rights.. as a man who went thru a divorce we desperatly need equal rights. and while we at it we should fight for peace.. for truth.. for honesty in politics and for free speech.. those things we are deprived of now.

[@dzer3]

T.O.P. is gonna drop the first ever 100 song mini album. Lol

[@genovevalara71]

Good to hear you miss Daniel and as always thank you for keeping us informed. Love you guys

[@TerriC101]

I straight up agree with Danny about K. Rhee. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” And as far as him posting about it, soldiers have a different personality, which I guess is why they are good at what they do. They have an abundance of confidence and don't mind letting people know. God bless and protect him and his team and all the others there. I think there about 20,000 troops from other countries around the world that have gone to Ukraine.

[@cloudenvy_17]

T.o.p said he's working on a solo album and a feature film for the album, a wine label in collaboration with a Japanese artist, he's own music label, he did mention an NFT project in the magazine as well. He said he written and recorded over 100 songs in the last 5 years. So I'm thinking we're getting more than just 1 album down the road. I still do believe T.o.p will comeback to bigbang after this upcoming single after he does some of the stuff mention above first before doing something with bigbang again.

[@littlebigkicker]

they said he would work on another bb ablbum i heard that on a kpop news channel

[@mysteriogaming478]

Top will still take part in BIGBANG activities he just won’t be in YG entertainment anymore

[@littlebigkicker]

@@mysteriogaming478 thats what i been tryong to tell her but she wont listen

[@kant.68]

@@mysteriogaming478 Yeah that seems weird to me.how can you be part of a group of you aren’t in the same company? He will be a soloist and make some collaborations with BB but that’s it. But who knows BB are the golden children of YG and have freedom so…

[@andreacole9658]

@@kant.68 idk but it’s possible Wheein is doing it now with Mamamoo.

[@lme96]

Once division starts within a country and it's political figures nurture and manipulate that division for personal gain, it is unfortunately downhill from there. I see it here in the US every day. Each side hates each-other so much they've lost all will to communicate and problem solve. Everything is the fault of the other side. The only thing that grows now is hatred. What is needed is understanding and a will to find compromise, but that doesn't exist anymore. It is sad. It seems like that is happening all over the world.

[@stumpedii8639]

let people choose their govt.. not govt use force to choose their people.

[@kickrockspleze]

I am sad for the women of South Korea. It is sad that around the world in developed countries there are political parties like this that exsit. I hope that the gender equality fight doesn't stop and the new president isn't allowed to take away laws that require gender equality.

[@ns-4438]

Ministry of Gender Equality and Family did nothing for women in Korea, so he's abolishing it. No problem at all.

[@estherpiry3913]

yes... mostly in Asian countries - Africa - Middle East, even in Europe/US we still see Women's equality or unfairness through this day.

[@kickrockspleze]

@@ns-4438 Abolish it but replace it with something that is better. Do not abolish it and do nothing.

[@kickrockspleze]

@@estherpiry3913 It is crazy that in 1st world or developed countries women are still fighting to not be treated as less than just for being a woman.

[@babyboop2878]

This is what I want for Kpop For real idols to be made! Real people who aren't robots who can talk freely about what they feel and their life I'm also thinking hard about this maybe when I'm older I can open up my own company with different people from different backgrounds and ethnicities

[@tyun553]

You can think like that, but many people aren't ready for idols being themselves. There's many cases of idols sharing their thoughts (good or bad depending of your perspective) and then receiving backlash for being honest. A simple action can ruin their careers (even if is a misunderstanding). Even being an k-idol is already an stigma. They're dismissed and people in their own country don't take them seriously because they're not "real" singers/actors/artists. Sensitive people are loud, everything is a problem or an offense, so nothing is going to change :/ They can't openly support LGBTQ+ community, feminism/women, talk about/hangout with opposite gender friends, can't postpone their military service and can't date or get married without receiving backlash. Some idols are even scare of scolding their toxic fans (telling them to stop/grow up) because when idols confront their sasaengs/toxic fans, some people criticize them for being disrespectful to their fans (Exo's Baekhyun received backlash for confronting his sasaengs). Unfortunately, we can't do much about it.

[@babyboop2878]

@@tyun553 I know of course there would be limitations as to what topics can be discussed and I think having a discussion as the Ceo with them would help it make you know the kind of people they really are

[@angelicad7]

^^ I love that Danny made it into news headlines and updated us on his album process lol

[@Ryuukaru]

It is kinda weird why he posted on his instagram. The big part of what my teacher taught about war journalism is none should post anything in social media while in warzone or on duty, because you might giving info you shouldn’t : location, strategies, etc

[@llmeskhi9221]

Well this is new era. Social media is also a part of fighting in the war.

[@TacseraEpSekahs]

@@llmeskhi9221 No, Ryuukary's right. Military are told to be extremely cautious about posting anything while on duty. Some of them (mostly those who were in politics before the war) are still relatively active, but even then it's usually videos shot that way so no surroundings would be seen. Only random tree branches or plain wall for example. The photos he posted - probably fine. Plane wasn't even shot in Ukraine (there's 0 civillian plains in the Ukrainian sky since the 24th of February, it's probably somewhere in Europe). Dog - probably nothing there too. I believe he will get instructions about what he can or cannot post. For sure he will be banned to post anything about the positions, fortifications or weapons.

[@llmeskhi9221]

I believe he knows that much. Even Ukrainian soldiers post videos, only after the combat is over and one or two days are passed.

[@Val-we9jq]

I'm Ukrainian, and I'm grateful to all koreans who are coming to help us fighting with russians. Thank you for all your help 🙏

[@tomatocultivator9592]

How's it there? Are u okay?

[@Val-we9jq]

@@tomatocultivator9592 It’s quite in my city but russians destroyed our airport in first days. But in small towns russian troops breaking into houses, stealing stuff, laptops, tv, smartphones, food and killing our people. We have more dead civilians than our military. I’m so angry on russians right now. They are crying over instagram, Mackdonalds and IKEA, but only few people go to rally’s to stop this war.

[@tomatocultivator9592]

@@Val-we9jq I hope everything will be okay very soon...stay strong as always 😪

[@Val-we9jq]

@@tomatocultivator9592 Thank you 🙏

[@stumpedii8639]

us govt is trading Ukrainian lives for profits at the pump.. it thanks the Ukrainian people for their sacrifice. CHA CHING!

[@minimouette]

all the problems you guys talked about are pretty similar all around the world: fatigue with covid policies, housing crisis resulting in absurd prices that regular people can't afford, people in power dividing population over scapegoat issues, etc. it's the same in Canada on a federal level and also provincial one. It's the same in france, the US, etc.

[@wyra4228]

Sorry...but Korea may have the same problems, but the extend of them is way more problematic! And therefore everything is way more crucial! In other OECD countries we can't even relate to those bad numbers actually...sadly!

[@alisonlee1578]

@@wyra4228 I think there are many uniquely bad problems in every country but there is one thing I would like to point out. There is literally no place in the United States that people could live in if they are only making the minimum wage. Not any city, not the suburbs, not the country, not in rural areas. In order to live in the United States you need multiple roommates and multiple job just to have a place to live ANYWHERE. And since most people in the US have zero support from their families, it’s up to us, usually starting at age 18, to figure out where to live and how to survive on our own.

[@anzalaaiman9971]

its the same here in india, or i would say ever worse unemployment all time high, gdp all time, worst time ever for muslims, dalits, women, Christians or any other minorities, religious intolerance or hindutva extremism ALL TIME HIGH!

[@minimouette]

@@wyra4228 okay, this is not a competition of who got it worst than who.... I was just pointing out the fact that these problems are appearing everywhere right now, so i'm wondering if the problem is not rooted in capitalism and/or how we construct our societies more than in the country/government itself. Also, you can't really say one place is worst than the others if you don't live there and don't know the details of the living conditions. So let's just agree that things are pretty shitty these days okay?

[@VonNixFamilySingers]

THANK GOD! I haven’t even watched this yet but I’ve been waiting all week! 🎶🎵 I want my DKDKTV!🎶🎵

[@jadefaderanga]

I would love T.O.P to do more movies. Love his acting.

[@Hamidmahdi]

I'll say this, it's not just Koreans who were paying attention to the elections here but a lot of foreigners living in Korea were paying attention too--mainly trying to figure out which candidate would mess things up for us more than the current admin has (changes in the visas, specifically). And good on TOP for doing what he feels is best for his career and personal well-being. Like you said, the Kpop industry is hard and he's probably outgrown all that and wants to try a different genre of music or a different field of work altogether.

[@adamcolclasure4892]

What did they change in the Visas?

[@Hamidmahdi]

@@adamcolclasure4892 well, since 2020, all foreigners are required to report all their income at the time of renewal to immigration regardless of visa status-we generally already report our income to the tax office when we file taxes. It seems like a minor inconvenience but it leads to other problems. F5 (영주권) visa is the only exception to this because it never expires. Another major change also started in 2020 and it affects individuals on the point-based F2 visas. The F2-7 (점수제 우수인력 거주) visa was originally talent-based and would allow for the same employment freedoms as F4 (재외동포) and F6 (결혼 이민) visas. But since the end of 2020 everyone on F2-7 visas has had to prove that they could maintain 80 points every time they renewed whereas originally you only had to prove 80 points when once. Anyway the points are quite arbitrary-you get less points for being over 34 but more points for being in your 20s, and they made the visa more income-based than talent-based in a country where the average salary is around 30 million krw a year. So the more you earn the more points you have. A lot of F2s who had been running a business for years were suddenly told it’s illegal (it’s NOT illegal in fact) and so they couldn’t use their business income for points. This went on until summer 2021 when immigration finally said they can use their business income for renewal points. But some people still are losing their visa because they’re now “too old” to get renewal points from that. Originally you could get extra points if you graduated from one of the top 500 unis in the world and then just a few months ago it was shortened to only 200 unis. You could get extra points from doing volunteer work but it’s honestly not that much compared to income points. While immigration should be renewing based on whether your overall points are higher or just your income points are higher, many officers go for whichever number is lower so that you get fewer years. As it is, most are only getting 1 year regardless of overall points and Korean language ability. Throughout this whole pandemic while the majority of citizens received stimulus money from the national government, the majority of foreigners did not even though we all pay taxes. The only exceptions to this were F5 (영주권) and F6 visas. But F6 couldn’t receive the money directly and instead it went to their Korean spouse which is another issue in itself. F4, F2 and all the other visa types may have received something from their provincial government but nothing from the national government.

[@adamcolclasure4892]

@@Hamidmahdi I do remember the stimulus issues it seemed discriminatory to me. Just like how they were previously, in determining what was deemed fully vaccinated if you were vaccinated in country or abroad.

[@Hamidmahdi]

@@adamcolclasure4892 Right. And I'm glad that they got that sorted with the domestic vaccinations vs overseas vaccinations, but it shouldn't have happened in the first place. Korea is home to so many of us and right now a lot of us are just wondering how long it'll be before we end up packing up and moving someplace else. As it is, gaining permanent residence is nearly impossible due to the GNI*2 requirement unless you graduate from a Korean university with a Masters or better, or unless you marry a citizen. If you fit either of those categories it's GNI*1 (40 million krw a year) and even that is hard for most citizens.

[@adamcolclasure4892]

@@Hamidmahdi 🤔 probably expensive what about buying land or was it property?? If it was over a certain amount one could qualify for citizenship.

[@HikariHimeLikeMe]

Can we talk about how nowhere to be found info about Dispatch "hostage" concert announced like 3 months ago?

[@dreadsupreme]

Any man going to fight for Ukraine is a hero! Freedom for 🇺🇦!!! Pray they come home instead of punishing their bravery!

[@stumpedii8639]

yes the profits at the pumps are amazing.. please fight on... perpetual war! money.. ya money.. drop the money..

[@ezumikho]

After 5 years, still a fan of Big Bang, GDragon, TaeYang & Top. Am definitely a big fan of BTS, Jin/WWH , Suga/AugusD, J-Hope, RM/NamJoon, JiMin, V/TaeHyung & JK/JungKook.

[@o.ot.t_5076]

So you are a fan of BIGBANG but not Daesung and Seungri?

[@sooberris]

@@o.ot.t_5076 who tf wants to be a fan of seungri?

[@o.ot.t_5076]

@@sooberris Me and many genuine VIPs. We are Seungri's fans. And also 4BIGBANG members are Seungri's fans.

[@dnb8835]

Unpopular opinion. Kpop artists are mainly not free. Not free to dobthe music they really like, how can they even know what they like since they have been trained since childhood like robots. So TOP is done with this industrial système, where you are not considered has a human being but like a perfect dolls without emotions and flaws. So I root for TOP.

[@raerohan4241]

How is that an unpopular opinion lol

[@mimiandy1683]

@@raerohan4241 I think it has to do with the fans. A lot of fans -- for some odd reason -- believe that the K-Pop music industry is better than others. In fact, some fans believe K-Pop music labels are more... _righteous... morally-upstanding_ ... than other music labels. According to some -delusional- fans, these record labels take care of these artists and look out for their best interests.

[@littlekitten2246]

That's true. I'm not a huge fan of big bang. But as a got7 fan I saw this. They couldn't do the music they like that much when they were in JYPE. But after they left there, we could see the solo works of them. They are a best example to your comment. Their solo music was very different compared to got7 music. Especially leader JayB's. They proved us that they're seven different members with seven different music tastes. I'm very happy that they're doing what they like, what makes them happy. (Sorry for my bad english)

[@dnb8835]

@@littlekitten2246 And you want to know why JYP just stop to promote this group of very talented young man? Because they were to independant. Too popular by themselves. Particularly Jackson and Bambam who are just a very big stars in thier country. And BamBam, who is not signed by a korean company anymore still has a huge succes in korea. JYP prefere to focus on Twice... who are very obediant and who work like crazy. Those girls in 6 years just got a small iatus of 1 mounth. That's crazy

[@iamnotjack.whydidichange]

I don't agree that TOP was in GD's shade AT ALL. He always stood out as much as the others and had a charisma on his own. That is the charm of BIGBANG, they all can stand alone on their own and don't need anyone else to shine. And also without TOP, does it make sense to just have a 3 member group? At this point, they should just go solo and perhaps make some collabs together. It really hurts to say that as I've been their fan for 12 years, but seeing just 3 of them is just sad. BIGBANG needs TOP, he is the baritone

[@perpetuaonyango7851]

I agree. Everyone was doing their own thing.

[@RoxanneJ81]

I'm torn about TOP. I'm happy that he's left YG and is able to do his own thing. But I HATE HATE HATE the idea of Bigbang activities without him. Bigbang is better than the sum of its parts. Yes, those parts are talented on their own. But I think of Bigbang as Megazord. They are better when they're all together. (They don't need Seungri, IMO.) And to answer David's question, YES! ABSOLUTELY! TOP was in GD's shadow but not because he's a lesser talent when it comes to rapping. YG clearly played favorites. GD, Taeyang, Seungri and even Daesung all got solo albums/EPs and even tours. All TOP got was "Turn It Up" and "Doom Dada." So I'm excited to see and hear what TOP will do with his creative freedom, but I personally worry that Bigbang's music going forward will suffer as a result. TOP was a key ingredient to that sauce and it's gonna be kinda bland without him. And for the record, I'd say the same thing if it were Youngbae, Daesung or GD making the same move.

[@xtine0476]

Stan Talent and Not Loyaty to Company 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jaquecj8492]

@@carolynfranklin4865They rap which is a “genre”, all groups would then be hated, They started it and now every group has a rapper. They started with black influences, because GD was always a fan of the culture. But they changed over time. So girl please don't be a hypocrite. 🥱

[@kant.68]

You just contradicted yourself by saying Seungri is useless

[@pennyinheaven]

Uhm...idk how long you were a fan but playing favorites on TOP didn't exist. With Bigbang, they are not treated like other YG artists. They almost have full control with what they want to put out. TOP having only 2 singles in his career was his choice. Idk whether it was GD or YB, but they said TOP has a LOT of songs in YG but never releasing them because he personally thinks they are not good enough.

[@skk.782]

@@pennyinheaven what ??? BB had full control on their activities? 🤣🤣 Taeyang literally warned yg to leave the company cz they were delaying his album and didn't include songs that he wrote. Tabi said yge didn't like the songs that he created for full album in 2013 so endedup releasing just doom dada. You know nothing lol. YG have definitely played favourites.

[@maya613]

I think T.O.P. will perhaps move somewhere more progressive where he can be "himself".....

[@RoxanneJ81]

I think I totally know what you mean. 😉 I hope he totally does and I hope it brings him happiness when it does.

[@minabina1146]

David made a very good point: more than either candidate's individual politics, their mutual use of divisive strategy is concerning. Before the 2016 election in the US, we were laughing at the ridiculous statements, obvious pandering, and silly memes. 8 years later, divisiveness has basically become a party unto itself and it's absolutely f%&king up our government's ability to pass any productive legislation.

[@April_ONeil]

This is what happened around the world prior to WW2

[@belzylucas7275]

I'm just happy top now he can do whatever he wants to do I'm happy for him 💜💜

[@DKDKTV]

What kind of label do you think TOP will make?

[@audreyy3057]

perhaps something similar to psy's?

[@kingdevil9491]

Definitely hiphop labels🔝👑

[@marig9236]

something like AOMG

[@Yooncelebtarot]

@_ _ or artists who make chairs…

[@grandmistress10]

I don’t think it will be hiphop or a specific genre. I think it will be a label for any artist regardless of genre. No restrictions. Just artists.

[@jay-s9786]

If I was in Korea I’d low-key sign up for the show just for the lols. Can’t wait to watch

[@tinkaball8228]

i think people shoulnt focuse so much on reasons why yoon won (for exaple saying its because people were upset with the current government), because it was an exteemely close match after all. from what ive read there were a lot of i swing voters who were uncertain about who they wanted to vote even until the election day. and if sim had given up on being a candidate, the winner might just as well have been lee. either way, the next president would have had a lot of work to do, to prove himself to the other half of the population and to bring the divided nation together again. (and in my humble opinion: yoon doesnt show any intend to do that..... i cannot relate to the economic struggles that koreans are facing right now, but as a women in my 20s: an openly misogynystic person winning the presedential election is truly heartbreaking)

[@lisa99prince46]

About the first news: I am a firm believer in where there is smoke there is fire. And if this ex-navy soldier really did sa someone, than maybe we should not wish for more people like him…. About the third news: for a country that already has really high social and socio-economic gender inequality, why demolish a department that is dedicated to helping resolve such issues of human rights. Like does he hate, or fear, women that much??!!

[@Yooncelebtarot]

I’m so sad about TOP leaving. I don’t want this goodbye song… honestly… I rather they leave on a high note.

[@karolcat]

Same happened with 2ne1, long hiatus and then disbandment. I’m a vip I wish BB lasts longer as a group but if not it would still be nice to hear their solo work

[@renaelizette]

Scared for Blackpink and their same "long hiatus"

[@justvibing2171]

7:52 Danny is right we do need more brave people like him 9:12 yes I am looking forward to his company

[@mr.n0ne]

Good that dkdk is also talking about current affairs of Korea, its an interesting to know what's happening there in English.

[@marlynnek6449]

If K-pop idols had freedom like normal people they wouldn't be unhappy. I blame the fans who force their management companies to treat them like imprisoned children.

[@LovelyKissess]

Thank you

[@mimiandy1683]

I see it in some non-Korean entertainers' fandoms, but -KPOP- Idol music fans do take the cake with that "I own you" toxic mindset. I've read comments from KPop fans about how western entertainers don't interact with their fans like the idols do. And I'm like "There's a reason for that. It's called 'boundaries,' man." For a lot of fans, they become 'comfortable' and overstep their boundaries, at times.

[@ff7liz577]

Is S. Korea having their own trump era?

[@marig9236]

😳

[@bembolbug]

Oh dear lord, please no more

[@RoxanneJ81]

Sounds like it!

[@MaggieAttanasov]

Yapp

[@pennyinheaven]

When the news broke TOP resorted to overdose way back, I just went to thinking, I don't care where Bigbang ends up, they may disband or not, as long as he's alive, I'll take it. BB disbanding does not mean they hate each other or their fans, they're just going on their own ways. They are still brothers and nothing will take that away from them nor their "true" fans.

[@Shoshabae]

As a VIP I just hope happiness to all the members

[@April_ONeil]

Would these people that are so worried about foreign relations have said the same about fighting Germany and Hitler? Because that is what Ukraine is fighting. What is happening now is how WW2 started but then the international community did nothing until it got way worse. As for Ukraine being part of Russia: do you think they wanted to be? People need to learn their history before speaking sometimes.

[@annettehare9548]

Danny hope all is well with you and that you come through this Covid ok🙏🏽

[@IchiSwagger]

A) Danny, I love you, stay safe, get well soon! B) T.O.P’s DOOM DADA is still the bombest song ever. And I know he’s also an actor, painter, etc. I think he just wants to keep trying new things.

[@OV1805]

I am grateful to that Korean KZbinr. Thank you.

[@520mil]

Lol the promo code thou... Danny wish for your fast recovery! Dkdktv isn't the same without you!

[@chukee5928]

What happened to him?

[@Joy-hs8zc]

@@chukee5928 Rona

[@KlaraL-_-]

Danny is on the DK NEWS in the LIVE section :D :D But seriously, get well soon!

[@Gtinker]

I mean I agree with TOP look at the stars that have had their careers completely derailed because of rumors or their lives lost because they were being bashed in the public forums online and by industry standards. Go Hara, Sulli, Shinee Jonghyun, Wonho, and BI!! I know they were not idols but Cho Jang Mi and Kim InHyeok too! I mean this is a problem all over the world but it feels really intense in Korea. I think there has also been a conversation among a lot of kpop fans that kpop is starting to feel soulless. I do think some of the creativity and personality is being trained OUT of idols. Idk it’s just sad to see really, I hope TOP achieves his goals!

[@taratehrani8019]

Ugh i feel bad for you guys having to deal with this new president he's the definition of crazy

[@minaldhurve8988]

Agreed.

[@dietotaku]

Don't feel too bad, Danny & David both voted for him.

[@gidero]

First of all. Anyone going to another country to help someone win THEIR war should be commended. Not fined. Ukraine needs boots on the ground and airplanes. Donations are excellent, but he's going where he's needed. He has my utmost respect. Watching the Conservation Korean win the presidency reminds me of the hell I went through when Trump got elected. Welcome to my nightmare. lol I PRAY this guy is better. PS: The scrolling bar at the bottom of the screen announcing that Danny caught Covid... HILARIOUS.

[@madeleine2936]

Wow, Danny’s audio was so clean and crisp today. I like AI Danny. Let’s keep him.

[@csy897]

I get the feeling that people with not so crazy ideas aren’t the loudest on the internet and so I’m really glad that you guys lend your voice of reason to the community so That I don’t feel this world is going nuts all the time

[@IlloyedKater]

I think TOP is in the Shadow of YG, unless they get out of the company... and since Big Bang is so interlinked with yg being in the group will probably always lead to the members being seen as something yg unless they strongly distance themselves...

[@Cj-un2uz]

I don't know if it's only me but the audio is really low. I thought it was my laptop's speaker, but even using headset, it's still the same.

[@justgigi9545]

Sounds like your rising housing prices are on part either how it is in the states. Here in Utah for example it has become near impossible to live without a roommate. And minimum wage has not increased.

[@bigwommy2609]

Dividing people is exactly what works. Just look at America 4/5 years ago and the UK in the lead up to Brexit. I think it's despicable and totally sad how the voting majority fall for it.

[@stumpedii8639]

really? you think voting has anything to do with our govt? its a puppet show.

[@cindysantore596]

Danny's new glasses I love them

[@the-daydreamer]

I like your discussion about politics. Would be nice if it will be regular segment.

[@kch2810]

Just when I thought korea has achieved immense growth both in terms of HDI & liberalism. What an anticlimax!

[@lemons9777]

I'm team Dany on the Ukraine issue. How can the guy's judgers sit idly by when innocent civilians are trying to get out of Ukraine but never make it because they're being shelled? Babies are dying. Women are dying. That man obviously has to choose between who needs more help - his country that's experiencing peace or victims of an unecessary and atrocious war. Putin is a bully that needs to be stopped. The world needs to stand up to Putin once and for all. Even Russian citizens are protesting against him and he's putting them behind bars and having them beaten.

[@exmuslim-prolgbt2610]

MEN are dying too. Plus I don't understand your need on comparing women with babies, this is freaking sexist and misogynistic and a big F you to all the female soldiers who are currently fighting there (not to forget all those honorable male soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the safety of their country).

[@intellectualhumour]

I think TOP will have a creative hip hop label where he can nurture and cultivate artists.

[@maimayme]

Good on the Rhee guy he's ridiculously courougeous. Same goes to the other foreign fighters. Also I think another perspective on posting in a war zone is to allow others why this war needs to be fought and allows people to see in this modern world this is the devastation of war. It's just hard to accept since I feel war is just part of olden day history books but it goes on today as we are unable to resolve issues without it.

[@carolj.3682]

I’m curious as to why kpop fans have not come up with recorded cheering or chantings. It would be much better than clapping. Nonetheless, kpop idols who perform well despite the silence are truly remarkable.

[@cynthiarobles4893]

Hes so admirable and so brave

[@littlemsdrummergirl]

The new Korean president reminds me of Trump. I hope it goes better for y'all than it did in the US. The whole gender equality situation is a big YIKES. I hope the country doesn't start taking steps back as far as civil liberties and open mindedness because they're a lot of issues in that regard in SK already. No disrespect but I as a foreign person wouldn't ever want to live there, even if I spoke perfect Korean and was 100% knowledgeable about the culture. (No Hate though!)

[@AnneLives81]

She’s crying because your country literally elected a misogynistic leader who is threatening the rights and safety of women. The privilege you have in not being too concerned about the possible outcome towards women is frustrating to watch. I feel for the women who are going to be affected and just hope he wasn’t too serious about it. The US did this bs not too long ago and we’re still trying to recover from the social harm that’s been done by conservative extremists.

[@MaggieAttanasov]

THIS ☝☝

[@mimiandy1683]

Your comment reminds me of why I side-eye some international, K-Pop fans that love to claim South Korea is better than any other western country. In my eyes, South Korea has the same kind of bullshit as the other countries. Then again, these fans are more likely basing their opinions off of pop culture media that involves singing groups and TV shows/films. They're not actively looking into _all factors_ that make up South Korean culture and society.

[@joxheunfff100]

@@mimiandy1683 I agree with you and I want to add, that actually if those people/fans would pay attention while watching K-Dramas, they would be able to see that many issues are being depicted there, too. That's why I very rarely can enjoy K-Dramas and rarely watch them. The misogyny, sexism in general, abuse of hierarchial structure, verbal and emotional abuse, unbalanced relationships, unfair treatment/abuse of the wife by the in-laws etc. are depicted in many K-Dramas and the frequency of their depiction indicate that those are quite predominant issues in South Korea. But somehow I feel like those types of fans, that idealize the country based on media, completely ignore this or see them as just 'entertainment tropes'... There's a reason why the tropes exist in the first place but that reason just gets ignored.

[@GR1ZZLEDSTYKA]

As a man I agree with this take. I mean let's not forget that the liberal candidate Lee Myung Jae was also said to be misogynistic towards women but Yoon Suk-Yeol is worse. The dude openly promoted as being anti-feminist. I don't think either Danny or David knows why she really is crying. I understood that because Yoon is basically going to set Gender relations back to the 70s. One of Yoon's goal is to abolish the ministry of family and equality when what both men and women need especially in a conservative nation like South Korea is in fact something that can lead towards equality and less tension between genders.

[@littlekitten2246]

@@mimiandy1683 agree with you. A lot of teen girls in my country (kpop fans) think that south korea is the best country in this whole world. I don't have anything personal against South Korea. But them thinking that's the best country when it's not is the problem. Some even say "my dream country is South Korea". I think everyone know how messed up that country is. Just feel bad for my teen immature girls for thinking like that.

[@papasmayo5615]

about the top thing, it must be weird being in his position and i wonder how he feels about releasing a song in a kpop context, that involves the promos and the music shows and all that, the scene has changed a lot in 5 years and idk being 30 something, maybe wanting to expand artistically but being stuck with groups with middle schoolers, might be weird for him (not that the groups are "lesser" but they sure must have completely different objectives)

[@bbbbbbbbbb0]

Honestly T.O.P could have potentially expanded globally in terms of music if he networked in the states like Taeyang and GD (and CL from 2ne1!) did during the early 2010s. I think language barrier as well as other reasons held him back, but I do wish he pushed for it because it seems as if the kpop industry no longer suits him. In terms of setting up his own company and doing other business ventures, I know he’ll be very successful as he’s well connected in the art world and business.

[@pennyinheaven]

@@bbbbbbbbbb0 He did networked but I think in art and film than music. That's where his passion was back then. Who knows who he knows in the industry, because I think he just wasn't into social media with his encounters nor the other party so we don't know.

[@jenaumorgan]

In the shade of GD? Absolutely not! Before his "incident" and Enlistment, TOP was snatching up Drama roles. Having followed the Korean entertainment since 2009, I know actors are above Idols (May have changed now) in Hierarchy.

[@skk.782]

Not interms of acting but when it comes to musical talent and creativity first name that comes out of knets mind is GD. GD kept going forward and made his place in industry but top was stuck with just 2 songs. He wants to be heard it's so obvious. And there's nothing wrong in that.

[@arc0613]

I think dividing nation to gather vote using citizen's insecurities (or by creating one) is being a very prominent and successfull strategy in some democracies i see 👀

[@irishgrl]

SK netizens should be PROUD of those young men volunteering. 🤦‍♀️

[@WiseSmellyLegs]

I would not say T.O.P was in G-Dragon’s shadow. For sure G-Dragon had/has his hands on BIGBANG’s production a lot and leads that as well, but T.O.P was able to take his part in it as well. Beside the main point that T.O.P obviously wants to be out of Kpop and although he would not be considered as the usual “Kpop idol idol”, he still would be under big Kpop label, I think the other big reason, why he doesn’t want to stay under YGEnt is that he might not get that much opportunity to have comebacks as G-Dragon will. I am not saying that G-Dragon will have more creative freedom than T.O.P would have. But YGEnt will let G-Dragon to make comebacks more often than they would have to T.O.P

[@juiliethakur37]

How can anyone NOT understand Ken? He's been in and worked with THE U.N., you know, that organization that was supposed to stop AND prevent the mess from happening in the first place. If, which won't happen, but if he or any of his team becomes a POW, I'll (a very "basic" civilian from another country) will turn hell or high water to get him back home! He's already been struggling to get the remaining South Korean POWs back home.

[@jyunus07]

Feel better Danny

[@here_for_the_memes]

“dannycovid” being the code is SENDING ME

[@yuuiharui1478]

His not leaving! But taking a break to pursue his Solo career and his gonna make an agency himself

[@tokyopt]

Another DK News, another day I agree with Danny... what is going ON?!?!?! XDXDXDXD