Eunhyuk hints that SM doesn't like Super Junior D&E's new song

Article: 'Weekly Idol' Super Junior D&E reveals a new song "SM doesn't like it"

Source: Newsen via Nate

MC: "Your new song isn't SM style"

Eunhyuk: "Is that why SM doesn't like it?"
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1. [+148, -16] I like Growing Pains because it doesn't have those autotunes in Super Junior's songs.

2. [+131, -34] If they're singers, they should sing live.

3. [+82, -31] Super Junior D&E's songs are really good! Before you bash them, go and listen to Growing Pains and Still You.

4. [+22, -14] I think it's amazing that Super Junior is still releasing albums and promoting. It's nice to see an artist who debuted when I was in middle school still doing well. SuJu hwaiting!

5. [+21, -9] I liked Oppa Oppa, Can You Feel It, and Growing Pains! I found both have good voices and I like their cheerful stages! I was looking forward to their new album and I was bummed it was a Japanese album. I'll make sure to listen to the new album! Hwaiting

6. [+20, -8] Super Junior is good at live, why are people bashing them for it? Listen to them before bashing.

7. [+17, -7] I like the song because it has the unique vibes from Donghae's self-composed songs.

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Idols need passion for long-run?

Pann: Idols have to truly enjoy the stage to long-run

1. [+172, -0] This is true. Once an idol loses their passion for stage, it's the end for them. At the end, the fans also get tired.

2. [+169, -0] Stanning is fun only when it's a hard-working idol.

3. [+156, -0] Once they stop wanting to do better, it's the end.

4. [+71, -0] Yes. Yunho is already a legend but on I Live Alone, he danced as soon as he got up and worked hard for the stage. I learned people like him are bound to succeed.

5. [+66, -0] Visuals aside, the main essence is the stage. Idols shine on the stage and visuals are only a supporting factor. What's the point of having nothing but a shining visual?

6. [+59, -0] Even 10-year fans get disappointed when their idol half-asses on the stage ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Working hard for the stage is a right manner for the fans.

7. [+53, -22] This reminded me of Bigbang, Winner, and BTOB.

8. [+44, -0] A lot of stans leave their fandoms because their idols put less efforts into the stage. It can be more critical than dating rumors ㅋㅋ

9. [+36, -2] I dislike Bigbang but this post reminded me of Bigbang. At their concerts, none of the songs are the same as the digital versions because every song has adlibs and edits.

10. [+36, -1] Yes and they also have to be thankful... Once they get used to the fans' love and take it for granted, it's the end.

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Top 10 profits of idol albums in the first half of 2018

1) BTS - $33.252 million

- Fake Love (1,750,117 sold; $19)

2) Wanna One - $27.574 million

- Boomerang (832,141 sold; $19)

- Light (639,995 sold; $18.50)

3) SHINee - $7.95 million

- Shinin' (185,102 sold; $19)

- The Story of Light (109,855 sold; $15.50)

- I Want You (92,646 sold; $15.50)

- Our Page (86,389 sold; $15.50)

4) Twice - $5.979 million

- What is Love? (341,705 sold; $17.50)

5) NCT - $5.597 million

- Touch & 3 more titles (294,610 sold; $19)

6) EXO-CBX - $5.585 million

- Blooming Day (360,362 sold; $15.50)

7) GOT7 - $4.969 million

- Look (331,320 sold; $15)

8) Seventeen - $4.051 million

- Thanks (181,247 sold; $21)

- Thanks SMS (10,000 sold; $24.50)

9) Blackpink - $3.41 million

- DDU DU DDU DU (178,983 sold; $19)

10) Infinite - $3.378 million

- Tell Me (80,875 sold; $24)

- True Love (57,495 sold; $25)

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Pann: Top 10 profits of idol albums in the first half of 2018

1. [+210, -16] BTS is really a wall... They earned that much with a single album. They'll set a record when they release a repackage.

2. [+71, -22] GOT7 is also a single album.

3. [+69, -13] GOT7 hit daebak with only one mini album ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

4. [+63, -27] Who said NCT is a flop? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+57, -1] Big Hit is building a golden tower with BTS alone. They're smaller than the big 3 so their actual profits are really big compared to the investments. First of all, SM is too huge so their investments are also too huge. Their actual profits are laughable. If Big Hit's profit is 35%, SM's profit would be less than 3%. Besides, Big Hit doesn't even have any bank loans. BTS is a real cash cow.

6. [+56, -1] Wow, I actually find Infinite more amazing. Most of those groups are less than 5 years old but Infinite is almost reaching their 10th year. They're still earning $33.8M... Amazing.

7. [+56, -1] SHINee is in their 11th year and Infinite is in their 9th year, amazing... ShiHiIn is definitely on a long-run.

8. [+50, -7] Jaehyun looks handsome in the NCT picture.

9. [+49, -2] Infinite's albums are the most expensive ones but they're still up there. I'm proud that they're doing well in their 9th year. SHINee is amazing, too!

10. [+45, -10] NCT? Wow... People call them a flop all the time but they're not. I really thought they were a flop but they're doing much better than I expected.

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