[WORLD CUP] Croatia vs. France confirmed for Final Round

Article: 'Mandžukić's gold goal' Croatia wins by 2-1 after a tough battle... Advances into the finals for the first time in history!

Source: Sportal Korea via Naver

1. [+7092, -182] It was an insane match... Croatia's mental strength just doesn't make sense... Croatia is the expert of overtime. How can they have three overtimes... Today's match also ended late ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+6686, -220] Wow, Croatia is insane. They should win, they're totally showing us what fighting spirit is. It's not easy to play three overtimes. After Mandžukić scored, one of the journalists fell and Rakitić was nice enough to help him out... Very different from Mbappe whom they're going to face off in the finals. And Mod unnie (tn: Modric) looked so awesome when he was smiling and taking off his hairband as he entered.

3. [+4865, -158] Rooting for Croatia.

4. [+4440, -149] I've never rooted so hard for another country...

5. [+3486, -91] Wow, a miracle. Three overtimes in a row...

6. [+1531, -126] If you upvote me, Croatia will beat France with 1:0 score.

Article: 'Umtiti's gold goal' France advances into the finals for the first time in 12 years... Belgium fails to advance into the finals

Source: Sports Choson via Naver

1. [+5070, -300] Mbappe's character, though

2. [+4238, -319] What's with Mbappe? So disgusting, made me lose all the interest... Pity for Belgium, they worked hard.

3. [+3785, -216] What's wrong with Mbappe? He's been doing that for all the matches, makes me dislike him.

4. [+3448, -212] Mbappe is becoming unlikeable...

5. [+3129, -221] Is Mbappe for real?

6. [+842, -78] The match was really fun but the end was dirty...

Article: Finals confirmed... 'AGAIN 1998' France vs. 'fighting spirit team' Croatia

Source: STN via Naver

1. [+2797, -139] Croatia's three overtimes in a row and their win, daebak... I hope they teach France a good lesson in the finals.

2. [+2300, -80] Rooting for Croatia to win.

3. [+1937, -100] I hope Croatia wins. Modric and Rakitić...

4. [+1761, -71] Please teach Mbappe a good lesson.

5. [+1217, -155] Croatia will sink France with Cro Cop's low kick shoot.

6. [+223, -55] Wow, Kingroatia ran for 360 hours in 10 days. Do they have three hearts?

Article: Joy after 52 years, tears of 'Three Lions' England

Source: Ilgan Sports via Naver

1. [+2402, -121] They would've been eliminated much earlier if they weren't lucky with the schedule of the tournament. Advancing into semi-finals is good enough.

2. [+1829, -44] After scoring one goal, they were thinking about the finals when there were still 85 minutes left in the match.

3. [+1307, -46] Croatia writes a new drama with every match!! Looking forward to the finals.

4. [+994, -49] Croatia let's win!!

5. [+89, -9] Croatia had three overtimes in a row and even won the match... Let's teach France a good lesson in the finals!

6. [+85, -10] England's play was really bad, though. Even if they advanced, they would get destroyed by France.

Article: 'Rude play' Mbappe, "I apologize if Belgium is angry. I'm in the finals anways."

Source: MBC Plus via Naver

1. [+254, -22] I want to beat the crap out of him.

2. [+220, -14] Jang Geun Suk was fine filming a drama just a few months ago but he became bipolar when he decided to serve at the age of 32.

3. [+152, -15] France's "art soccer" was until Zidane. All they got left is "dirty soccer".

Article: 'Population of 4.16 million' Small country Croatia creates a legendary story in Russia

Source: News1 via Naver

1. [+1691, -37] England was average and Croatia was awesome.

2. [+1425, -33] Modric is writing a drama with his life.

3. [+1391, -43] I sincerely hope Croatia wins the finals. Rooting for them.

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iKON's 'Love Scenario' is a phenomenon among kids

Article: iKON's 'Love Scenario'... The reason why the song is banned in elementary school classes

Source: Choson Ilbo via Naver

(Article talks about how there are numerous videos of kindergarten kids and elementary school students singing the song. Yang Hyun Suk also posted one of the videos on Instagram and asked "What's going on?" Article explains that the song is easy to sing for kids because it has slow beats and easy lyrics.)
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1. [+218, -1] Adults like it when kids sing a sensual trot song but they think it's harmful when it's idol music or hip-hop.

2. [+128, -2] I think it means that the song is catchy enough to be enjoyed by all age groups. I hope the song does well.

3. [+110, -1] I'm glad the lyrics are pretty and harmless. "We loved, we met~" The song is really good, I listen to it with my kids ㅋㅋ

4. [+88, -1] Not just kids, but I also see adults humming Love Scenario. I think it's on a long-run because the song and lyrics are good.

5. [+43, -0] So my class wasn't the only one ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Goosebumps

6. [+25, -0] As expected of a legendary song liked by everyone! Isn't it much healthier than mainstream music full of provocative lyrics? The lyrics are poetic and pretty! I hope iKON does well.

7. [+20, -0] My 6-year-old son goes crazy when I play this song in the car. At a playground, one of the kids would start singing the song and other kids would join ㅋㅋㅋㅋ It's amazing~

8. [+15, -0] BI composed the song. Good job <3

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EXO's 'Power' & BTS' 'Fake Love' to be played at World Cup

Article: [Official Statement] EXO 'Power' and BTS 'Fake Love' to be played at World Cup Stadium

Source: OSEN via Naver

1. [+2643, -676] As expected of EXO~~ Power~ Po~ wer~

2. [+1630, -278] EXO is the best ^^ <3

3. [+1508, -415] Honestly, I used to have a negative view on idols but I reflected after seeing how hard they worked to become artists and how I was ignoring their hard-work. I really enjoy BTS' music. I'm not a fan but as a casual listener of BTS, I feel proud. I hope they do well.

4. [+1228, -195] Looking forward to see EXO's Power

5. [+552, -61] EXO's song was #1 on voting, I can't wait ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Power and World Cup match well ㅋㅋㅋ

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Source: Nate

1. [+119, -5] I'm proud that two K-pop songs will be played at a global event.

2. [+65, -8] EXO and BTS are both cool groups! Hwaiting

3. [+24, -20] Is EXO even at the class to compete against BTS?

4. [+19, -1] Koreans really are good at everything except politics...

5. [+16, -8] Fangirls' night&day voting paid off!

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Trans singer Harisu says the industry is regressing due to the lack of trans celebrities

Article: Harisu, "There isn't any more trans celebrity, the entertainment industry is regressing"

Source: My Daily via Nate

1. [+1604, -79] How is that a regression ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Having many trans celebrities is progression? What a crazy logic ㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+1127, -41] The number of trans people is extremely small in the first place. There's a social stigma but it might be the fact that trans people who are talented enough to be celebrities barely exist.

3. [+983, -57] They're changing their biological sex, how can people view this positively? Harisu is able to promote because she's had a good image all along.

4. [+47, -2] What? So having more trans celebrities means that the entertainment industry is developing? What kind of logic is that?

5. [+43, -3] It's more like there isn't enough trans people who are talented to be celebrities.

6. [+41, -0] But you can find a plenty of trans people on Afreeca TV, though? ㅋㅋㅋ

7. [+30, -0] I think it's wrong to blame the society when something about you isn't turning out well. How about saying "There isn't any other trans celebrity. As the first trans celebrity, I will work harder for future trans hoobaes."?

8. [+22, -1] If she's feeling bad, then why doesn't she set up a trans entertainment agency herself?

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Actress Shin Shin Ae says she's never dated in her 59 years of life

Article: 'Morning Talk' Shin Shin Ae, "I've never dated in my 59 years of life, I'm proud that I chose not to marry and give birth"

Source: TV Daily via Nate

Shin Shin Ae: "I think a human comes to life alone and dies alone. There are people capable of meeting the right partner and having children. But I won't get married. Since I was young, I was a philosopher. Humans are a bunch of problems. If these problematic males and females get together, the problems get bigger. There might be a solution, but I've observed that most married couples live with problems. I've been single for my entire life. I started getting love letters since I was 12, though. I have zero debt. I think a person should live through by themselves. I try to do my best on given tasks. To live as a single person, you have to have your own view and purpose of life. I live by having my wishes on God."

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1. [+442, -26] She can since she's financially capable... She's right, life is by yourself. She's a true girl crush.

2. [+410, -19] Choi Hwa Jung and Shin Shin Ae seem to be satisfied with themselves and having a happy life. They look cool.

3. [+303, -15] Whether you get married or not, the best thing is living the life you want without having to worry about living expenses. If you're single and satisfied with your life, you're successful. Same goes to marriage.

4. [+19, -3] She's cool. All of her words are right.

5. [+19, -21] Marriage is a choice as long as you don't damage others. I don't think the choice to not marry is something to brag, though.

6. [+17, -2] I'm a man but I really agree. Everybody should live alone. What's the point of getting married and going through a mess? I don't think being single for your entire life is good since having various experiences is helpful, but I agree with the idea of choosing not to marry.

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Things that make an idol group flop?

Pann: Things that lead to a flopped idol

1) Their talents don't improve despite years of experience
2) They slack off on the stage
3) The members are obviously not close to each other
4) Rarely communicate with fans on official fancafe, SNS, V, app, etc.
5) They don't seem to be affectionate towards the group & determined anymore
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1. [+281, -3] Long hiatus

2. [+242, -1] I quit stanning when they go on a long hiatus and don't bother giving an update.

3. [+222, -3] If the members are not close, the fans don't get along, either. Individual fans will be by themselves ㅋㅋ

4. [+148, -81] Seeing this, I understand why my bias is still popular despite the fact that their peak was 5 years ago.

5. [+137, -3] Everything aside, the most common reason why an idol flops is because they go an excessive international tour when their domestic popularity is still ambiguous. This is my bias' case. My bias had a decent fandom when they debuted. Whey they started getting international responses, they did 3~4 international tours a year for money. As a result, their domestic fandom shrunk at once. Even if a group seems to be struggling domestically, they should still focus on domestic promotions over international promotions and focus on expanding the domestic fandom. It will pay off for sure. You need to have a solid domestic fandom to be successful internationally. This is the formula that they should memorize. If my bias' company knew this, they wouldn't have had this mess.

6. [+121, -1] Stop going to Japan... Are you ignoring Korean fans?

7. [+104, -253] All of that applies to EXO ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Flopped group indeed.

8. [+88, -0] Everything aside, bringing mediocre music makes me lose all the interest.

9. [+80, -0] Playing with fans. There isn't anything unlikeable as this.

10. [+68, -0] Shinhwa is still going strong, it's because the members are extremely close.

11. [+66, -3] Lovelyz. Kei's never-changing hairstyle. Some members never improve (Jiae, Jisoo's aegyo voices). Their excessive aegyo.

12. [+63, -0] Too much international promotions before having a solid fandom. Most idols who didn't become popular, including my bias, are because they never developed a proper fandom. They went overseas too early and it even made the remaining fans leave the fandom.

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Rankings of physical sales in the US in the first half of 2018 + BTS ranked

Top 10 physical sales in the US in the first half of 2018

Top 20 billboard sales in the first half of 2018

1) 1,042,000 The Greatest Showman OST (cumulative- 1,123,000)
2) 402,000 Justin Timberlake - Man Of The Woods
3) 321,000 Jason Aldean - Rearview Town
4) 300,000 Dave Matthews Band - Come Tomorrow
5) 284,000 Pink - Beautiful Trauma (cumulative - 912,000)
6) 251,000 Post Malone - Beerbongs & Bentleys
7) 250,000 Ed Sheeran - ÷ (cumulative- 1,352,000)
8) 238,000 J. Cole - Kod
9) 207,000 Black Panther OST
10) 198,000 Keith Urban - Graffiti U
11) 187,000 Imagine Dragons - Evolve (cumulative- 603,000)
12) 176,000 Taylor Swift  - Reputation (cumulative- 2,079,000)
13) 175,000 Cardi B - Invasion Of Privacy
14) 174,000 Chris Stapleton - From A Room: Volume 2 (cumulative- 405,000)
15) 173,000 Shawn Mendes - Shawn Mendes
16) 160,000 Fall Out Boys - M A N I A
17) 158,000 Jack White - Boarding House Reach
18) 158,000 BTS - Love Yourself : Tear
19) 151,000 Chris Stapleton - From A Room: Volume 1 (cumulative- 808,000)
20) 148,000 Bruno Mars - 24k Magic (cumulative- 1,337,000)

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Pann: Top 10 physical sales in the US in the first half of 2018

1. [+53, -0] Two most sold non-English albums in the US in the first half of 2018 are BTS' Fake Love and DNA.

2. [+50, -0] I'm really proud. They're ranked with such big artists with Korean albums, amazing.

3. [+40, -0] They sold a lot, amazing ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Isn't the album in Korean, too?

4. [+16, -0] I wonder what this is... Do they mean that 1.91M is the worldwide physical sales?

5. [+16, -0] ARMYs barely promote their results. If this was a group from a different company, the company would've made a fuss... They're quiet because their achievements are a wall.

6. [+15, -0] BTS is even dominating Melon chart...

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Yoona's Instagram password gets hacked

Yoona: I don't know since when, but my Instagram password has been changed so I can't log in. I'm unable to log out and then log in again. Yesterday and now this. On my private place to communicate with fans, this happens often. Not just Instagram, but things like this happened before. I think I should tell you guys because I'm uncomfortable and worried. Please help me protect my account information.

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Pann: Yoona just had a sasaeng issue

1. [+47, -0] Potential criminals, especially SM sasaengs, seem to be crazy for all male and female idols. What's wrong with them?

2. [+45, -2] You're a potential criminal if you defend sasaengs. Imagine someone stalking you and hacking into your account. It's scary and creepy. You won't be able to sleep.

3. [+36, -2] Xiumin set his Instagram password to a really complicated one and he ended up forgetting it... It's a tough job.

4. [+14, -0] It's severe for SM. Are the sasaengs extreme because SM doesn't care about them? When NCT went to the US recently, someone got through an unlocked door while the members were asleep and stole things like notebooks and pens. They said their stuff kept disappearing for days. The members called them robbers but do you think robbers would be stealing notebooks and pens?

5. [+8, -0] They're not even potential criminals, they're just criminals ㅋㅋ

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Yunho explains why he doesn't invest into buildings despite his wealth

Kwon Hyunbin: "I don't know if I can ask you this... But to be honest, you've earned a lot of money. A lot of singers buy buildings to prepare financially. Compared to your wealth, your lifestyle is humble. Why?"

Yunho: "I actually have a dream. I also find this embarrassing and cringey, but if I have a chance, I want to establish a school for music. That way, our country's culture could become more stronger... I have this foolish thought."

(Yunho has established a school in Ghana and has been donating to his high school every year)

Hyunbin: "I think I'm going to get serious goosebumps when I grow up more and see you establishing a school."

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Instiz: The reason why Yunho doesn't invest into buildings

- I always feel that he's a nice person

- His face and heart are both handsome ㅠㅠ

- How is that a foolish thought? That's a really cool thought.

- He has zero flaw... He should have me as his only flaw ㅠㅠ

- He's so cool and there a lot of things I want to learn from him ㅠㅠ I support his passion!

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[WORLD CUP] Round of 8 + Suárez & Henry (+UPDATED)

Article: 'As expected of the Golden Generation!' Belgium defeats Brazil by 2-1 and advances into Round of 4 for the first time in 32 years... To face off France

Source: Sportal Korea via Naver

1. [+3460, -115] Belgium's Golden Generation is amazing ㅋㅋㅋ For Brazil, Douglas Costa seemed to be in a good condition, they should've put him earlier ㅠㅠ

2. [+2788, -126] Hazard is crazy on the field today again ㅋㅋ

3. [+2432, -142] Kingzard, Duk Bae... Belgium's lineup is crazy ㅋㅋㅋ

(tn: Koreans call Kevin De Bruyne 'Kim Duk Bae' from the initials KDB as a friendly way to call him)

4. [+1786, -92] The 90 minutes were so much fun. Hazard was good for the entire 90 minutes~

5. [+1709, -100] Douglas Costa is really good.

6. [+345, -65] Hazard >>>>> Neymar

Article: Suárez responds to Griezmann's good manner, "He's French, all he did was score a goal"

Source: Sports Choson via Naver

1. [+8087, -1868] Griezmann, "As expected of a player from Liverpool, he has a trashy character"

2. [+7171, -261] Why is he nitpicking? Of course, it's Suárez...

3. [+5106, -244] Petty

4. [+4618, -227] Suaregi (trash)

5. [+2864, -318] Suárez -> Neymar -> Mbappé

6. [+432, -13] His good manner was for Godin, not you.

Article: Twisted fate... 'Belgium's coach' Henry to face off his home country France in Round of 4

Source: OSEN via Naver

1. [+3078, -115] He would be cheering for his home country in his heart... Henry hyung, please be a coach for the Korean team in the future.

2. [+1797, -300] I predict Belgium will win the World Cup.

3. [+1739, -47] Seeing how the players seem to really like him, he must be very influential.

4. [+1571, -100] I think it'd be good to have a new winner ㅎㅎ Hope Belgium wins.

5. [+1203, -42] I think Hen hyung will get a director's position soon.

6. [+134, -7] Wow, I never knew that Henry was Belgium's coach.

Article: 'Winner candidate' England defeats Sweden by 2-0 and advances into Round of 4 for the first time in 28 years

Source: SpoTV via Naver

1. [+2856, -49] It was the win of the strategy. England's play was very smart. England picked a good director.

2. [+1830, -97] Hope England wins. Sterling was unfortunate.

3. [+1641, -58] Pickford is really something.

4. [+1126, -70] Finally England advances into Round of 4. Let's see which one of Croatia and Russia advances next.

5. [+397, -14] How did Mexico get defeated by Sweden with 3:0 score? How did Korea get defeated by this Mexico? How did Germany get defeated by this Korea? Our group was truly a surprising group.

6. [+275, -21] England was lucky with the schedule of the tournament, but Sweden isn't a team that loses easily. The goalkeeper also played a big role today. Meanwhile, another group is really competitive to the point where even Brazil is getting eliminated ㅋㅋ It's all because of Januzaj ㅋㅋ

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Article: Sterling, his touch was as good as 'Bergkamp' but his finishing was poor 'a pity'

Source: SBS via Naver

1. [+231, -5] Sterling's finishing is really bad.

2. [+193, -5] In the locker room, Kane must've slapped him hard.

3. [+176, -3] His touch was really amazing though ㅋㅋㅋㅋ That was it ㅋㅋ

4. [+148, -9] He caressed amazingly but he couldn't put it in...

5. [+54, -3] Too severe... Couldn't he just pass the second chance to Kane instead?

Article: 'Shootout again' Croatia beats Russia through a shootout... Advances into Round of 4 for the first time in 20 years

Source: SpoTV via Naver

1. [+1743, -159] This match was the win of humanity ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Humans won against druggies ㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+1075, -43] Wow, Croatia advances into semi-finals. This match was unpredictable until the end. Everyone did well.

3. [+1056, -32] Croatia's goalkeeper was insane. He's injured but he's still really good...

4. [+751, -52] Both teams did great! This is what you call World Cup!!!

5. [+345, -8] Croatia has excellent manners. Even when they were winning in the extended minutes, they kept attacking instead of passing the ball around. They should also win the award of manners.

6. [+345, -44] It was a really interesting match. But what's with the Japanese people coming to other countries' matches including Belgium vs Brazil and waving the Japanese flag? So annoying.

7. [+268, -34] Doping can't beat talent.

8. [+243, -2] Modric is world-class. How can he be sprinting in the extended minutes?

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Source: Nate

1. [+289, -11] Shut up and do a proper doping test on Russia.

2. [+237, -11] Ugh, I thought the doping country would advance into Round of 4. They need to do a proper doping test.

3. [+199, -7] Let's advance into the finals, Croatia

4. [+31, -8] The Russian audience was so rude. They booed hard when Croatia advanced.

5. [+24, -5] Doping Russians, glad they're eliminated ㅋㅋ

6. [+21, -0] All of Croatia's matches are fun to watch. I watched their every match and even became familiar with the director ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Why do I feel like I should take care of Modric...

Article: Round of 4 confirmed: France vs Belgium, Croatia vs England

Source: SpoTV via Naver

1. [+870, -27] Croatia deserved to win the match.

2. [+676, -19] Croatia in Round of 4, wow ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ The match was unpredictable until the end.

3. [+546, -50] The winner is the people who watched Croatia vs Russia.

4. [+533, -16] Excited for England vs Croatia ㅋㅋㅋㅋ I think Croatia will be physically tired ㅠㅠ

5. [+100, -5] Any of the four countries deserves to be the winner!

6. [+93, -4] This World Cup is one of the most interesting World Cups.

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