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Korea Herald
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
QWER paves its own path
Band christens own music as 'Q-pop,' emphasizing unique qualities With its third mini album 'In a Million Noises, I'll Be Your Harmony,' QWER showcased an evolved musicality as well as the growth the group has achieved. Since its debut in October 2023, QWER has quickly risen to become one of K-pop's representative all-female bands, earning enthusiastic responses from fans at various festivals and live shows. 'This album completes the first page of QWER's story and promises moments that will remain unchanged forward,' said bassist Magenta. The album includes six tracks: the main song 'Dear,' along with 'Be Happy,' '#QWER,' 'Overdrive,' 'D-Day' and 'Yours Sincerely.' Notably, the members participated directly in the songwriting and composition for all the tracks, further shaping the group's musical identity. Drummer Chodan shared, 'We wrote lyrics while traveling on concert tours and recorded between concert schedules. It was tough, but it left us with a strong sense of pride.' The Korean title of the track 'Dear' is 'Holding Back Tears,' and it conveys the determination to bravely carry on despite overwhelming sadness. 'The instrumentation is powerful and energetic, but it carries a deeply emotional story within. I think this track perfectly fits the summer vibe,' explained Chodan. Magenta stressed that the instrumentation of the new songs was more difficult than before, and they practiced endlessly to the point where her fingerprints were worn down — a testament to QWER's tireless dedication. The music video centers on themes of tears and rain, featuring emotional acting and intense performances. 'There's a scene where I cry in the rain, so I practiced crying a lot. It was my first time acting, so I was really nervous, but the director gave detailed direction, which helped me a lot,' recalled vocalist Siyeon. Even before the band's debut, QWER faced popular doubts due to the individual members' unconventional backgrounds on livestreaming platform Twitch and TikTok. However, with a distinct musical identity and continued success on the music charts, QWER has been collecting invitations to major music festivals. 'We're so grateful for all the love. Last year, we even attended year-end music award shows. The growth we made together truly defines who we are,' said Chodan. Guitarist Hina expressed her ambition to define QWER's unique musical identity as 'Q-pop,' saying, 'We hope our sound becomes so distinct that when people hear it, they immediately know it's a QWER song.'
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
'Dear cricket will give him another chance': Irfan Pathan's priceless reaction to Karun Nair earning India A call-up
Karun Nair's performance in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 has been rewarded. The right-handed batter earned an India A call-up for the upcoming tour of England. The Men's Selection Committee on Friday named an 18-member squad led by Abhimanyu Easwaran. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan had a priceless reaction to Karun Nair's getting a place in the squad, as he referenced an old tweet of the 33-year-old. In 2022, Karun Nair tweeted, 'Dear cricket, give me one more chance,' when he was left out of the Karnataka state team. Two years later, the right-hander changed his fortunes around as he went on a run-scoring spree for Vidarbha. Nair finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season as he scored 863 runs in nine matches, helping his team Vidarbha win the title. He also smashed bowlers for fun in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, registering 779 runs at a staggering average of 389.50. This performance has helped Karun Nair get a place in the India A squad, and he will now look to make the most of his chances if he is named in the playing XI. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from Tests, there is a realistic chance of Karun earning a call-up in the main squad as well. However, he would first need to prove himself against the England Lions. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Irfan Pathan said that Karun Nair being picked is a clear indication that he will play for the main team as well. 'Karun Nair getting selected for India A is clear indication that Dear cricket will him give him another chance to play for team India again,' Pathan said. Karun Nair also has experience playing in English conditions. He represented Northamptonshire in the County Championship in 2023 and 2024, scoring 736 runs in 10 matches at an average of 56.61. He also smashed four half-centuries and two centuries, including 202 not out against Glamorgan. Speaking of the India tour of England, the first game against England Lions will begin on May 30 in Canterbury, while the second will start on June 6 in Northampton. The India A side will also take on the senior India side in a four-day fixture from June 13. This match will take place just seven days prior to the start of the first Test between India and England in Leeds. Shubman Gill is expected to be named the captain for the series against England. The formal announcement is expected to be made next week when the squad for the five-match series is made public.
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'm secretly hooked on my sister-in-law's OnlyFans – my requests are getting so twisted to feed my dark fantasy
Our unmissable new column in which Britain's raciest agony aunt tackles ALL your bedroom problems DEIDRE AFTER DARK I'm secretly hooked on my sister-in-law's OnlyFans – my requests are getting so twisted to feed my dark fantasy Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 3 DEAR DEIDRE: MY sister-in-law doesn't realise that I'm one of her biggest admirers on her OnlyFans account. What started off as innocent curiosity has become an unhealthy interest at best. I log on under a secret persona every week and I know my girlfriend would finish with me if she found out. I'm 29, my girlfriend is 28, and her sister is 26. My girlfriend is gorgeous and we are thinking about starting a family together. We've been together for three years. I wasn't intending to sign up long term when I logged onto her sister's account. I hadn't been on the site before and really just wanted a peek. Her sister had told me and my girlfriend she'd started a tame account where she talked to men in her underwear. My girlfriend warned her it would lead to trouble, but my sister-in-law was already boasting about the "seriously good money" she was making. 3 (Stock image) The man logs on a couple of times a week to check out his sister-in-law's OnlyFans content Credit: GETTY Later that night my girlfriend told me her sister had always been an attention-seeker and that she often attracted the wrong type of admirer. I tried to ignore the itch to look at her account but within the week I had given in. Using a different name completely, it felt weird flirting with her sister. But by using a completely different persona, I allowed myself to feel that it didn't actually matter because it wasn't really me. Four months have passed and I regularly flirt with her on OnlyFans but I've never pushed for anything more - I'm not that bad. Dear Deidre: Spotting the signs your partner is cheating But I do log on every week at least twice. Last weekend she confided in me and my girlfriend that a lot of her customers had started asking her for more - topless, then nude, then masturbation. She said one man in particular had started asking her to do really creepy things, then started recounting some of my requests - including asking her to pretend to be unconscious and vulnerable, passed out on the sofa. I know it's wrong, but it felt like a safe way of exploring my fantasy. I'm starting to feel sickened with myself - how do I stop this routine? 3 (Stock image) The Sun's Agony Aunt suggests deleting the app and putting his time into his relationship Credit: GETTY DEIDRE SAYS: It's likely your secret will come out one way or another and then what? You've satisfied your curiosity, so why are you still logging on? You've started down a dark path by requesting edgier content and I'd urge you to delete your account before things escalate further, and before your sister-in-law starts producing harder content. What you're doing is sinister on so many levels. Your sister-in-law doesn't know it's you and I'm sure your girlfriend would see this as cheating. Your fantasies of seeing her vulnerable and unconscious are especially concerning. Many porn users start seeking increasingly extreme content because they need more risk to enjoy the same results. After you have deleted the account, make sure you keep yourself busy at the times when you would have been tempted to log in. If you know you would turn to your laptop after dinner, arrange to go and see a friend, or your girlfriend, or go to the gym. Change your habits to help you break this unhealthy one. With such dark urges, it's likely you will need specialist help to stay away from such destructive scenarios. My support pack Is Porn Ruining Your Life is packed full of more insight, more advice and crucially where to go to get practical help. Put your efforts back into your relationship. You have the potential to build a gorgeous family life with your girlfriend but it will take some commitment. If you don't have that in you, it would be much better for both of you, and any potential children, to rethink your relationship plans. My support pack Looking After Your Relationship will help. Dear Deidre's OnlyFans Files Deidre's mailbag is bursting with OnlyFans problems. One reader went off real life sex after signing up to OnlyFans; another from a different subscriber who struggled with the guilt even after a self-imposed ban, while one woman who created her account in secret. OnlyFans - The Reality It's easy to understand the attraction of becoming an OnlyFans star; unlike the rest of the sex industry it seems performers can control their work, their image, their destiny. Then there's the money, which can be undeniably good. Of course, lots of women who chose this way of life will talk about female empowerment, and I'd agree that anyone has the right to make their own choices, however there are some harsh realities that this narrative skims over. The truth is no one who makes OnlyFans content can retain control. Once it is published or shared, it's susceptible to being screen grabbed, recorded and posted to other adult sites. There is simply no way to stop this. The people paying for sexual gratification can develop a sense of entitlement over you. Some may even feel they own a piece of you. In their eyes you are a product. I have received several emails from troubled men who have become obsessed with OnlyFans stars, convinced their business transactions are in fact the basis of a relationship. There are people who research the public and private details of OnlyFans creators (called doxing) and then publish their findings making women extremely vulnerable. Former content creators admit that while they start off with their own boundaries, the pressure to keep their subs (subscribers) willing to pay, pushes them to engage in extreme acts they previously would not have considered. Once those videos and images are out there, there is no turning back time. So it's worth considering how in the future neighbours, children or partners may react. And finally, the money might be good, but I'm not sure that losing your family or security and privacy is a worthwhile price to pay. If you have a worry you can email my team of counsellors on deardeidre@ By Sally Land, The Sun's Agony Aunt.
New York Post
22-04-2025
- New York Post
Dear Abby: My daughter overheard me complaining about her
DEAR ABBY: We were recorded on video and audio on our daughter's porch, thinking we were talking to each other privately. We were discussing how hurt we were that she didn't want to spend time with us on our 50th wedding anniversary, shortly after she and her husband moved out of state. Advertisement They could easily have driven to a new RV park close to our house. Her aunt tried to talk with her about seeing family members and being with us, but she refused. We have supported our daughter despite all the mistakes she has made. She was offended that we had no good thoughts regarding her new life in another state and confronted me about my negativity, which was caught on camera. I have apologized to no avail about my negativity, but I was angry and hurt. My husband believes she has to be the one to forgive and forget. It's been two years of sending Christmas and birthday cards with no acknowledgement. What to do? — BUSTED IN GEORGIA Advertisement DEAR BUSTED: I agree with your husband. Remember the adage, 'The best defense is a good offense'? (It is also known as the strategic offensive principle of war.) Your daughter knows she was wrong not to come to your anniversary celebration, and she also knows how upset you were about it because she has seen it on her doorbell camera. However, she doesn't want to admit she was wrong and apologize. What you should do now is continue sending holiday cards to let her know the ball is in her court, and hope that, with time, she will grow up. Advertisement DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have known each other for 36 years and been married for 20. He has a severe drinking problem. He still works and doesn't drink during the workweek, but he makes up for it in spades on weekends. We both stopped drinking alcohol 15 years ago. I never started again, but he did, and now he can't stop. Advertisement He is too proud to seek professional help. He's an engineer and thinks he can quit on his own, but he is only fooling himself. My problem is that he retires soon, and I'm afraid he will be drunk all the time. To me, it is a deal-breaker. We are both in our 70s. I retired 15 years ago. If I leave him, I have nowhere to go, with only SSA to support myself. Any advice you may have is welcome because I am at my wits' end with the whole thing. — FLOUNDERING IN UTAH DEAR FLOUNDERING: Because you didn't mention Al-Anon, the 12-step program that supports friends and families affected by a loved one's drinking, I will assume you have never attended any of their meetings. Go online to and find out whether there are meetings near you. (You may be surprised to discover there are many.) If you attend meetings, you will find others who are experiencing problems similar to yours and learn coping methods. You might even find a roommate if you choose to move out. Please don't wait to start. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
New York Times
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘As the Doors Closed, I Realized I Had Left My Laptop on the Bench'
Subway Luck Dear Diary: I was on the subway platform at Eighth Street and Broadway heading uptown. I was sitting on a bench near the front of the train. The train rolled in, and I got on. As the doors closed, I realized I had left my laptop on the bench. I pounded on the door to no avail. I watched the computer sitting there in its little white-and-blue polka dot case as the train began to leave the station. I managed to call my husband, Peter. Maybe he could get to the platform before someone took the laptop. When I couldn't reach him, I called a friend who was at my apartment and asked her to tell my husband to try to get to the platform. It was only two blocks from home. I got off at 14th Street, ran to the downtown side of the station and waited five minutes before an R arrived. When I got back to Eighth Street, I raced across Broadway, ran onto the uptown platform and looked for the laptop case. It was gone. Everything, every thought in my head, every draft of my latest play, was gone with it. I called my husband. This time he answered. 'I've got it,' he said. 'Where are you?' 'On the platform.' I looked down the platform, and there he was, carrying the case. Some kind person had picked it up and turned it into the station agent. Whoever you are, thank you from the bottom of my heart. — Delia Ephron Hey, Hey Dear Diary: On July 15, 1967, my brother drove my best friend and me, two 13-year-old girls, to Forest Hills Stadium to see the Monkees. We rode squeezed into his 1957 TR-3 with the top down. The show was one of eight that Jimi Hendrix opened for the band, but we went to see them, and Davy Jones, my idol, in particular. The next morning, Sunday, we and about 20 other fans waited outside the Waldorf Astoria, where the band was staying. Jimi Hendrix emerged from the hotel first. He signed autographs as he walked to a cab. Then I caught a glimpse of Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith. Davy Jones came out next and got into a cab alone. As it drove off, I ran after it up the empty avenue. Out of breath, I caught up to it at a red light. Davy was sitting in the rear seat with the window open. We looked at each other. I didn't know what to say. One word came out: 'Shake.' I stuck my hand through the window, and Davy Jones shook it. The light turned green, and the taxi drove off, leaving me with the indelible memory of his hand in mine and the look of his beautiful eyes. — Dinah Wells Wedding Plans Dear Diary: It was a rainy day, and I was heading uptown on a crowded M104 bus. A woman sitting toward the back was talking loudly on her phone about her upcoming wedding, describing the decorations, the venue, her dress and the guests. As she got up to get off the bus, a voice shouted from the front: 'Are we all invited?' — Emily T. Dunlap Ferry Farewell Dear Diary: On a February afternoon, I met my cousins at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Their spouses and several of our very-grown children were there too. I brought Prosecco, a candle, a small speaker to play music, photos and a poem. We were there to recreate the wedding cruise of my mother, Monica, and my stepfather, Peter. They had gotten married at City Hall in August 1984. She was 61, and he, 71. It was her first marriage, and his fourth. I was my mother's witness that day. It was a late-in-life love story, and they were very happy. Peter died in 1996, at 82. My mother died last year. She was 100. Peter's ashes had waited a long time, but finally they were mingled with Monica's. The two of them would ride the ferry a last time and then swirl together in the harbor forever. Cue the candles, bubbly, bagpipes and poems. Two ferry workers approached us. We knew we were in trouble: Open containers and open flames were not allowed on the ferry. My cousin's husband, whispering, told the workers what we were doing and said we would be finished soon. They walked off, and then returned. They said they had spoken to the captain, and they ushered us to the stern for some privacy. As the cup of ashes flew into the water, the ferry horn sounded two long blasts. — Caitlin Margaret May Good Manners Dear Diary: I was strolling through Joan of Arc Park on the Upper West Side. An older woman was walking her little dog in front of me. A young man, evidently in a hurry, passed me and cut right in front of the woman, causing her to stop short. 'Sorry,' the young man said. 'Please excuse me.' The woman nodded and said it was fine. 'I was actually talking to your dog,' the young man said. — Jim Pavia Read all recent entries and our submissions guidelines. Reach us via email diary@ or follow @NYTMetro on Twitter. Do you have a tale of a memorable encounter with, or sighting of, a celebrity in New York City? Please submit it below or share it in the comments. While you're there, join the conversation.
