BeritaSeo: Abnormal Summit

Daniel Lindemann says he's been boycotting Japan + reveals his thoughts on Japan boycott


"I heard that Uniqlo is supporting Japan's claims that Dokdo is a Japanese territory. Because of that, I've never shopped at Uniqlo in the last 2 years. As a foreigner living in Korea, I believe that it's a matter of loyalty to Korea. In that regard, I'm also participating in this boycott. I don't use any Japanese products. However, I'm not sure if boycotting Japanese products is the best way to criticize Japan. It could worsen the Korea-Japan conflict and affect innocent people in both countries."
"Japanese people are not interested in the history. Some Japanese students don't even know when WW2 ended. At least they should know when the war started, what the countries did, and the alliances. In Germany, 80% of history education in middle school and high school covers WW1 and WW2. We learn what Germany did wrong."
"Germans are objective when it comes to history. We reflect ourselves. Koreans like the fact that Germany apologized to the countries of the victims. In that aspect, Germans are sincere. But just because Germany apologized, it doesn't mean that Germany is the nice one and Japan is the bad one. Geographically, Germany is the center of Europe. There are so many countries surrounding Germany. When the war ended and Germany went bankrupt, they had to apologize to the nearby countries and form economical relationships with them to re-establish the country. On the other hand, Japan is an island. After the war, they got help from the US and became an island of the US. They didn't need to apologize to nearby countries."
"Germany has many problems regarding to Nazi. Germany apologized to the victims of forced labor in early 2000's. It was a very late apology. And it's not like we apologized to everyone yet. We apologized to the Jews but not the African victims."

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Article: "Loyalty to Korea, not shopped at Uniqlo for 2 years"... Japan boycott from Daniel's perspective

Source: JoongAng via Nate

1. [+5131, -95] He has great thoughts.

2. [+4941, -126] A foreigner living in Korea is 100 times better than the Korean traitors.

3. [+4527, -83] His thoughts are deeper and better than an average Korean. Respect!

4. [+130, -5] His explanations are objective, as expected of a German.

5. [+129, -6] Sujan from Abnormal Summit also posted on Instagram. He wrote Abe's stupid sayings in 3 languages and asked people to spread the post. I was thankful.

6. [+125, -1] I watched the full video and this is what he said at the end. "Germany was surrounded by developed countries. So if they didn't admit their fault quickly, their national operations could've gone bad. That's why Germany was quick to sort out their history. So it's not always right to see Germany as the kind one." What he said was right but the important fact is that it was coming from a German. Daniel saying "Germans are not special" actually made them special to me.

7. [+114, -6] I respect him. He's greater than an average Korean.

8. [+102, -6] Abnormal Summit would be so much fun if they start a new season now. There are many topics they could be talking about. Koreans should be ashamed to see a foreigner thinking like this and putting into actions.

9. [+80, -4] There are foreigners like this and yet we have pro-Japanese Koreans on Ilbe, ugh.

10. [+78, -2] Okyere's answer still makes me laugh. "Whose island is Dokdo?" "Our country's" ㅋㅋㅋ

Sam Okyere reveals he obtained Korean permanent residence


Article: 'Hello Counsellor' Sam Okyere, "I obtained Korean permanent residence recently... Korean to the bone"

Source: Sports Seoul via Nate

1. [+2116, -26] He's a Ghanaian who says Dokdo is a Korean island.

2. [+1972, -56] Sam Okyere is funny and likeable. A lot of foreigners who become popular in Korean entertainment end up going back to their own countries. I hope it's not just his broadcast image.

3. [+1798, -79] He's much better than the Chinese celebrities like Lai Kuan Lin who come to Korea only to dip out later.

4. [+126, -1] He did a lot to change the prejudice against black people in Korea. It's not like people stare at black people because they want to be racist. It's because they've rarely seen black people. But because of Okyere, people learned that black people are just as ordinary and became more comfortable with black people.

5. [+124, -2] I still hope he goes back to Ghana and becomes the president.

6. [+100, -2] He goes to the Korean Folk Village and says it's our ancestors. Permanent residence is no big deal ㅋㅋㅋ

7. [+59, -0] I don't think he'll become a naturalized citizen. He'll just keep the permanent residence. I hope he does well and becomes the Ghanaian president.

8. [+53, -2] It was so funny when the question was "Which country won the war in 1592?" and Sam answered, "our country did" ㅋㅋㅋ

[Abnormal Summit E98] Discusses refugee, guest Jung Woo Sung, random Ko Jiyong mention


Article: 'Abnormal Summit' The reason why Jung Woo Sung guested? "I wanted to discuss the issue of refugees"

Source: 10 Asia via Naver

1. [+1103, -20] Even his personality is perfect...

2. [+787, -11] He's really handsome...

3. [+656, -15] JTBC is insane...

4. [+554, -9] Wow, I can't believe Jung Woo Sung appeared on the show ㅋㅋ

5. [+156, -4] He's beyond handsome, even his aura is perfectly organized... He's the top actor of Korea at this moment.

6. [+130, -4] I'm watching it right now and he even talks well... daebak

7. [+119, -3] I never judge people's faces but everybody turned into big squids except him...



Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Jung Woo Sung, a kind man that doesn't exist elsewhere

Source: OSEN via Naver

1. [+1092, -24] Just like his personality, he's handsome and nice!!! Jung Woo Sung-ssi hwaiting!! Waiting for your next project!!

2. [+953, -23] What does Jung Woo Sung lack?

3. [+743, -19] Woo Sung hyung, what don't you have?

4. [+725, -62] He has everything except luck on women. He's a pitiful person.

5. [+517, -13] I love you Woo Sung hyung-nim

6. [+176, -5] Aging well like him means you're living a good life

7. [+160, -5] Jung Woo Sung will still look handsome when he becomes a grandpa

8. [+169, -9] People behave just like how they look... Look at Cho Young Nam...




Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Jung Woo Sung, "I'm bad at taking selca? I'll give you my face, carry it with you"

Source: TV Daily via Nate

1. [+632, -12] As Jung Woo Sung ages, he's getting really cool eye wrinkles like the national actor Ahn Sung Ki. Soft voice, cool eyes, tall, and handsome~ He's so handsome that I don't even feel jealous.

2. [+532, -11] Wow! I just watched this episode and he's so handsome and he does everything the panelists ask him. I found it amazing that he was confident with the subject he was interested in and how he was able to talk about all the knowledge he has! No wonder why people shout Jung Woo Sung!

3. [+477, -9] Ak! How can a guy be so elegant like that?

4. [+37, -0] Ah... There are countless trendy young actors but I've never seen one at Jung Woo Sung's level. He was crazily handsome when he was young and now he's warmly handsome. Any praise isn't enough for him... sobs.

5. [+30, -0] He had an unfortunate incident recently. Look at his strong mentality.

6. [+29, -4] You have to see Jung Woo Sung in real life, he doesn't look as good on the screen. In real life, he's more than shining. Your eyes will widen and your mouth will hang open. You'll be frozen. I also saw Jo In Sung and Jang Dong Gun and both were handsome, but Jung Woo Sung wasn't even comparable. He's not even human... Too handsome.

7. [+22, -3] His facial features are too confident of themselves

8. [+21, -1] There are only 11 UNHCR High Profile Supporters in the world and he's one of them. Angelina Jolie has been promoting actively for 16 years, so she's above it. He's been promoting for 3 years... I felt proud. He asked carefully, "There are many struggling people in the world, but please also help out the refugees."



Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Jung Woo Sung descends... Zhang Yuan, "I feel uncomfortable to sit beside him"

Source: Sports Choson via Naver

1. [+168, -2] He's more handsome than the foreigners. Everybody turned into a squid after Jung Woo Sung appeared. Woah... he's really handsome.

2. [+110, -1] I saw Jo In Sung in a drama a few days ago and I thought he was really handsome... And this episode aired a footage of Jung Woo Sung and Jo In Sung and I was in awe... Jung Woo Sung is amazing.

3. [+106, -0] It's awkward to see a visual like this on a variety show ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ



Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Jung Woo Sung's good deeds that are on par with Angelina Jolie

Source: My Daily via Naver

1. [+327, -3] Unlike others that become tryhard actors and waste their wealth and image for themselves, Jung Woo Sung shines... I cheer for his nice and warm heart.

2. [+243, -1] I started to donate for UN refugees when I heard Jung Woo Sung's voice in an advertisement, it's been more than a year. He's not an ambassador who promotes only with his name, he actually studies the subject, understands it, and puts it into actions. Good influence, indeed ^^

3. [+208, -1] Every word he says sounds classy and elegant. He makes listeners focus, I could feel his aura from the screen... He's handsome with a great personality ^^

4. [+33, -0] It's a talent to live normally with his looks...

5. [+31, -0] Jung Woo Sung does have charisma. As soon as Jung Woo Sung appeared on the show, the MCs and panelists all got nervous and looked scared like students in front of a scary teacher. It was a completely different atmosphere than usual ㅋㅋㅋㅋ



Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Guillaume, "I met Ko Jiyong at a restaurant, he was with his wife"

Source: Newsen via Nate

Guillaume: "I went to eat meat with a hyung I know and Sechs Kies Ko Jiyong was there. He was with his wife, he was handsome. Do you know what 'Sechs Kies' means in German?"

Daniel: "It doesn't mean anything. It's said to be 'six crystals', but the word is more used to mean 'rock'"
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1. [+486, -13] Six rocks ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Ko Jiyong doesn't get old ㅠㅠ His wife is pretty!

2. [+479, -20] Rocks ㅋㅋㅋㅋ I thought it meant crystals ㅋㅋ His wife is pretty by the way

3. [+449, -23] Ko Jiyong's wife is the Kang Mo Yeon of the medicine world. She's really pretty.

4. [+34, -6] Handsome guy and pretty lady <3

5. [+30, -3] I live in Germany. After learning German, I found out what Sechs Kies meant. It does mean six crystals, but the word is more used for pebbles... And a rock band on I'm A Singer was Guckkasten which means periscope ㅋㅋㅋ I found it funny.

[Abnormal Summit E96] Bullying rumors of Apink, Song Ilguk in Iran, conspiracy theory of Donald Trump


Article: Jung Eunji, "Every Apink member had bullying rumors" (Abnormal Summit)

Source: Newsen via Nate

1. [+465, -113] Jung Eunji is the type that bullies others, not the type that gets bullied.

2. [+338, -56] Her wig looks so obvious

3. [+304, -28] Everything aside, do something with her hair ㅋㅋ What's her stylist doing?

4. [+36, -19] On Challenge 1000 Songs, I hated how she took someone's else's mic and smiled like nothing happened ㅋㅋ

5. [+29, -11] She did well on Reply 1997 and she can sing, but her company didn't use her potentials wisely. Are they even doing their job?

6. [+28, -24] People with easygoing, funny, and approachable personalities like her attract many people.



Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Iran Mosen, "Song Ilguk is a national actor in Iran"

Source: Ilgan Sports via Naver

1. [+455, -13] The popularity of our dramas isn't about nationalism

2. [+414, -9] "Jumong and A Jewel in the Palace were very popular in Iran." Both dramas aired in Iran a long time ago, about 10 years~

3. [+264, -15] The father of triplets ㅠㅠ Adorable triplets!

4. [+181, -12] As expected of Song Ilguk... Triplets father hwaiting!

5. [+64, -3] If you say you come from Korea in Iranian airport, the first thing they say is "Jumong!" with thumbs up.



Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Tyler, "Conspiracy theory in the US says Trump runs as a candidate so that Hillary can win the election."

Source: Xports News via Nate

Tyler: "Trump didn't start off as a politician and it's not like he's not related to Hillary's family. Rumors say Trump is being a candidate of the conservative party so that Hillary can win the election. If she doesn't win, then he'll run for election as a non-party candidate to obstruct the concentration of the conservative party."

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1. [+58, -1] What if Trump ends up winning the election though? ㅋㅋ

2. [+47, -1] Oh, sounds convincing

3. [+5, -0] Do you think all conspiracy theories in the world are false?

4. [+4, -0] Listening to the theory, I'm starting to understand Trump's nonsense sayings and behavior. I think it could be right.

[Abnormal Summit E94] Discusses attention seeking on SNS


Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Tyler is an attention seeker on SNS? Brings the studio into laughter

Source: Xports News via Nate

Zhang Yuan: "Tyler is said to be the smartest member. So I think he posts books and texts in foreign languages to be called smart."

MC: "Do you feel hurt when you get a small number of likes?"

Tyler: "The time of posting is also critical. I have apps that tell me when to post."

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1. [+1012, -21] Speaking a foreign language is amazing enough but speaking the language as logically as a mother tongue is much more amazing. There are a lot of Kim Jongmins and Park Myungsoos who can't even speak their mother tongue properly.

2. [+971, -53] Why is it abnormal for an intelligent person to show off ㅋㅋ Zhang Yuan always attacks Tyler when he doesn't even have anything to show off.

3. [+875, -10] He's intelligent so I approve of him

4. [+91, -1] Tyler does seem to want to be acknowledged for his intelligence, but I don't feel any resistance because he's indeed intelligent. It's much better than the guys who show off with their cars, girls, and money.

5. [+84, -2] Tyler's Korean is more than advanced, he knows how to speak eloquently. He speaks many languages, he's a language genius.



Article: 'Abnormal' Zhang Yuan, "SNS is useless, attention seeking is abnormal"

Source: Herald via Nate

1. [+167, -3] Anything can be a problem if it becomes too much. Ferguson's saying is legendary.

2. [+159, -4] Reminds me of someone's saying, "SNS is a waste of life"

3. [+122, -2] I see a Sulli article above this ㅋㅋㅋ



Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Lee Mal Nyeon, "I deleted my SNS in advance because I was afraid of saying wrong things"

Source: Xports News via Naver

1. [+4751, -17] Smart decision

2. [+2568, -50] Hyung looks a bit handsome today ㅋ

3. [+2251, -28] Good job ㅋㅋㅋㅋ You shouldn't even start it

4. [+1536, -38] As expected of God Mal Nyeon ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+177, -3] The generation is changing to quickly. The ones that are born right now must feel weird when they grow up. Imagine them becoming college students and seeing their parents' old SNS photos and videos...



Article: 'Abnormal' Nikolai appears with sunglasses, "due to lasik surgery"

Source: OSEN via Nate

1. [+211, -4] Nikolai is so charming ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+134, -3] I envy those that are able to get lasik surgery... I got lasek and I struggled for a year... Every morning, I felt like I had stones in my eyes and I cried so hard ㅠㅠ

3. [+88, -3] He looks cool though

4. [+18, -0] He's actually innocent and funny ㅋㅋ

5. [+13, -1] Today was so funny ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Tyler the attention seeker ㅋㅋㅋ

6. [+12, -1] I got lasek surgery but my eyesight is gone bad again ㅠㅠ

[Abnormal Summit E92] Ji Sukjin's popularity in China + Belarus rep (he commented on this article!)


Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Zhang Yuan proves Ji Sukjin's popularity in China, "his popularity is daebak"

Source: Xports News via Naver

1. [+2344, -47] I thought Big Nose hyung was lying on Radio Star ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+2203, -43] I guess Running Man is no joke there

3. [+1940, -117] So this is why Running Man isn't getting cancelled in Korea

4. [+2109, -209] Yoo Jae Suk saved a lot of people

5. [+201, -13] You can never predict people's lives... He had no potentials to get popular. Years ago, he was upset that he didn't win any award, so the PD did a Ji Suk Jin special...

6. [+180, -6] I never thought the MC ajusshi of Star Golden Bell would be really popular like this ㅋㅋ



Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Yury Kim, "in Belarus, clapping is banned because of a clapping protest"

Source: Xports News via Naver

Yury Kim (his great-grandfather emigrated to Belarus during Chosun era, so he has a Korean name)

"In 2011, people did a protest by clapping because they didn't think they'd get arrested for clapping. But they still did. 400 people were arrested for doing a clapping protest. Since the protest, clapping was banned in public places."

(EDIT: Yury clarified that clapping is actually not banned. Please refer to his comment in the comment section.)

1. [+42, -2] Hleb hyung must've struggled a lot in the country...

2. [+30, -2] The panelist looks cute ㅋㅋ

3. [+34, -4] I thought he looked very familiar. Turned out that his father was Korean...

[Abnormal Summit E91] Popularity of 'Descendants of the Sun' Song Joongki in China + keywords of 3MC


Article: 'Abnormal Summit' three China reps, "'Descendants of the Sun' Song Joongki is the most popular"

Source: Ilgan Sports via Naver

1. [+575, -21] Captain Yoo, you're very popular

2. [+390, -22] Captain Yoo is the best

3. [+355, -18] Of course, the class of the big boss is different~

4. [+283, -24] I really wonder how popular it is in China

5. [+204, -20] As expected of Song God's class~

6. [+99, -2] I thought Ma Gook Jin was Korean... His speaking tone was completely Korean ㅋㅋㅋ I think he could contribute to the discussion much more than Zhang Yuan ㅋㅋㅋ

7. [+96, -1] Ma Gook Jin is literally Korean... I'm amazed at his pronunciation

8. [+83, -2] Ma Gook Jin is like a native Korean!!

9. [+89, -5] Ma Gook Jin is no joke. From all foreigners I've seen, he speaks the best Korean.

10. [+85, -6] Ma Gook Jin speaks Korean really well... He seems Korean, I want to get him checked ㅋㅋㅋ



Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Looking into 3MC in depth

Source: OSEN via Naver

Keywords of 3MC by big data expert Song Gil Young:

Yoo Se Yoon: imitations, dark past, face, gag, so funny, likeable, so disappointing, so weird, drunk driving

Sung Si Kyung: oppa, good night, honey voice, legendary songs, sweet sounding, handsome, sweet, cooking, big, fat

Jun Hyun Moo: passion, trend, hot, announcer, funny, big presence, sexy, unlikeable

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1. [+197, -8] I always like Tyler, Alberto, and Daniel... plus Nikolai. The four of them are likeable... Including the weirdo Zhang Yuan, those five members get the most screen time.

2. [+161, -1] It was a great episode. You definitely need experts for the guest, not idols. It was fun.

3. [+229, -24] Stop casting idols for the guest and cast experts like Yoo Si Min, Jin Joong Kwon, Jun Hun Chaek, and Son Seok hee. Idols are... eh.

4. [+26, -2] I want a member change, I want to see new members~ I especially want to stop seeing Zhang Yuan.

5. [+15, -0] From the new members, Nikolai talks well and has good looks ㅋㅋ

[Abnormal Summit E90] EXO's Bhutanese fangirls + Baro & Sandeul


Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Bhutan representative, "Bhutanese people envy Korea where EXO is at"

Source: News 1 via Naver

Linchen Dawa(?): "Up until 1999, the Internet and TV were banned in Bhutan. We considered it dangerous to import foreign cultures. But the new king allowed to open up to other cultures. These days, hallyu is bigger than Indian movies. When Bhutanese girls are asked if they're happy, they say they envy Korea where EXO is at."

1. [+2168, -31] We still can't see EXO though ^^...

2. [+1685, -129] He came from the happiest country to the unhappiest country, hul. He has such a happy-looking face. So cute.

3. [+1065, -35] Only the fans must be happy. EXO is known all the way to Bhutan, they're really popular indeed.

4. [+185, -3] I was born in the same country and speak the same language as them but I never got to talk to them.

5. [+148, -2] But EXO is barely in Korea...

6. [+143, -2] We can't see EXO that often, either

7. [+131, -2] I don't contact him anymore but when Linchen first came to Korea when he was 17, I was his Korean teacher. It's nice to see him on TV again. He's really innocent and nice. Be healthy, Linchen! ㅋㅋ

8. [+145, -10] Bhutan is not financially rich but they know what a good welfare is. Free education and medical treatment, even free for foreigners. They also pay for overseas treatment. No wonder why the citizens are happy. It's an amazing country, 'the happiest country' title wasn't an exaggeration.



Article: 'Abnormal' Sandeul, an indecisive character that captures the viewers

Source: Ilgan Sports via Naver

1. [+106, -3] At the end, there was no opinion from Sandeul ㅋㅋ It was so cute how he kept turning the light on and off ㅋㅋ

2. [+92, -3] My niece likes the group so much~ They members look nice and likeable~

3. [+83, -4] I laughed so hard yesterday ㅋㅋ Sandeul was so cute and Baro talked well...

4. [+72, -4] My daughter and I like the group a lot! They have good songs and a good personality!

5. [+66, -3] Great chemistry between the MCs, Sandeul, and Baro. I enjoyed the whole episode~

6. [+21, -1] I watched it without expecting much but Sandeul's natural variety skill surprised me

[Abnormal Summit Ep.88] Jun Hyun Moo's lookalikes + Taemin & Jonghyun


Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Taemin, "Jun Hyun Moo looks like Shin Min Ah"

Source: OSEN via Naver

1. [+1006, -16] Key said on radio that when Taemin watches TV, he mentions a lookalike of the celebrity when they don't even look alike ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+614, -12] Kim Woo Bin: "What???????????????"

3. [+551, -43] I strangely see Shin Min Ah in him ㅋㅋㅋ

4. [+357, -20] Taemin is so kind...

5. [+133, -11] Objectively, I do see Shin Min Ah in him

6. [+79, -6] What... It's only the picture, right? They actually look alike... I'm confused and flustered...

7. [+69, -3] Jun Hyun Moo ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Taemin grew up so well, by the way

8. [+59, -0] Jun Hyun Moo has thousand lookalikes ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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Source: Nate

1. [+254, -65] SM idols always guest on the show when they have a comeback. Is it thanks to Jun Hyun Moo?

2. [+234, -12] He really looks like Bruno Mars and Um Kyung Hwan

3. [+155, -17] Other two SHINee members also guested on the show last time... Who's the member that didn't guest?

4. [+46, -33] Taemin has good eyes ㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+44, -29] He really looks like her ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

6. [+37, -28] He looks like fat Shin Min Ah

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Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Jun Hyun Moo, "I'm the same age as So Ji Sub & Won Bin"

Source: Xports News via Naver

1. [+1340, -19] It's interesting that they're the same age but I'm more shocked that So Ji Sub and Won Bin are 40 already...

2. [+651, -25] The reality is that Won Bin and So Ji Sub are more handsome ㅋㅋ

3. [+615, -19] It's OK... I'm also the same age as Song Joongki...

4. [+129, -9] I also flinched at how Andreas and Jonghyun are the same age ㅋㅋ You can never guess Westerners' age

5. [+81, -3] I was touched when Taemin said you can make a long life a blessing, rather than thinking of a long life as a blessing. It made me reflect on my life. I liked that he believed in himself.




Article: 'Abnormal' Jonghyun's honest opinions as a good guy

Source: Ilgan Sports via Naver

1. [+457, -33] He's one of the few guys that appear to be thoughtful on SNS~

2. [+354, -13] SHINee members are all nice and they're cool as singers~ Fighting, SHINee ^^

3. [+330, -19] I watched the episode and I liked how he spoke well and how he appeared to be thoughtful. He became a little more likeable.

4. [+271, -12] Do well, SHINee!!!

5. [+240, -25] SHINee songs are the only SM music I listen to

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Article: 'Abnormal Summit' Jonghyun, "I was the next DJ after Sung Si Kyung, I was pressured because of his 'Goodnight'."

Source: OSEN via Naver

1. [+27, -0] I understand Jonghyun ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Sung Si Kyung's "Goodnight" left a huge impact, so Jonghyun must've been stuck. I like both DJs.

2. [+15, -4] I listen to Jonghyun's radio sometimes and he has a good voice and his diction is comfortable to listen to.

3. [+4, -0] I always heard his high voice on variety shows and stages, so his calm voice on radio was unexpectedly good.