Netizens talk about the similarities and differences between Korean idols and Japanese idols.

In the Korean entertainment industry, there are a lot of idols and celebrities who look a lot like each other. But are there other famous people outside of Korea who look like Korean idols?

On October 16, a post about a specific Japanese idol began trending on Nate's community board under the title, "Japanese idols who receive KPOP idols' styling versus those KPOP Idols".

The netizen talk about a Japanese girl group called "Equal Love (=Love)" in particular. According to the post, they recently shot their MV in Korea, and Bit&Bot did their hair and makeup.

Their MV screencaps also make them look like Korean idols, while the pictures below them show them looking like Japanese idols.

Last, the netizen who wrote the post stated, "I thought the difference was bigger than it was, but it was smaller than I thought. There are also members who look more like they did before. Some of them do resemble KPOP idols".

The netizen then listed all the photos showing proof that they really look like Korean Idols.

Other netizens quickly responded and shared also their opinions:

I think they look better originally..?

They look better before thought..?

All of them look better with the Japanese styling.

Aside from 1-2 of them, they all looked better before…

They look pretty in both though?!

I'm shocked that the Japanese styling looked better

Usually, girls who have always been good at managing themselves would look pretty no matter what. They are just good at being styled.

Japanese people do look better with Japanese styling

Why come to Korea to go to Bit&Bot…

Bit&Bot though…

What are your thoughts?

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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