Itzy

☾ITZY☽

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ITZY (있지) is JYP’s new girl group. The members consist of Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong and Yuna. They debuted on February 11, 2019.

Stage Name: Yeji (예지)
Birth Name: Hwang Yeji (황예지)
English Name: Lucy Hwang
Birthday: May 26, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Nationality: Korean
Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A

Yeji Facts:
– Birthplace: Jeonju, South Korea.
– She had a cameo in tvN’s drama “Twenty Again” (2015).
– Back in 2017, she appeared on Stray Kids‘ “Survival Show”.
– In 2018, Yeji was a contestant of SBS’ reality competition television series “The Fan” but was eliminated in the fifth episode. During her time on the show she was called “JYP’s Secret Weapon” by 2PM‘s Junho.
– Specialties: Rap, dance, singing.
– On January 20, 2019, it was announced that she would be joining JYP’s new girl group. She debuted as the leader, main dancer, lead rapper and lead vocalist of ITZY on February 12 of the same year after three years of overall training.
– She had performed “Like Ohh Ahh” by Twice in her audition.
– She currently shares one room with Ryujin in the dorm.
– She is close with former Wanna One‘s Lee Daehwi.
– Favorite food: Snacks & chocolate.
– Favorite color: Black.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Dragon.
– Yeji has a puppy named Hongsam.
– Many fans support that she strongly resembles Stray Kids‘ Hyunjin and (G)-Idle‘s Yuqi

Stage Name: Lia (리아)
Birth Name: Choi Jisu (최지수)
English Name: Julia Choi
Position: Main Vocalist, Rapper
Birthday: July 21st, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Korean

Lia Facts:

– Her stage name originates from her English name “Julia” given to her by her aunt.
– Nicknames: Honey Lia, Cinnamon Lia, Ariana Grande.
– Family: Parents (her mom is her rolemodel), younger brother.
– Education: International School, SOPA Department of Practical Music (formerly).
– On January 20, 2019, it was announced that she would be joining JYP’s new girl group. She debuted as the main vocalist of ITZY on February 12 of the same year after having been a trainee for more than two years overall. She is the newest JYP Entertainment trainee to debut under the company.
– She is a former SM Entertainment trainee.
– She used to live in Canada. She can speak Korean and English.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Dragon.
– Favorite color: Baby blue.
– Hobbies: Shopping, listening to music.
– She was vocally trained at Dream Vocal Academy.
– An ITZY member she feels the most comfortable with is Chaeryeong.
– Likes: Fruits, pasta, Korean and Western food.
– She currently shares a room with Yuna in the dorm.
– Fans support she looks like a mix of Blackpink‘s Jisoo and Red Velvet‘s Irene.

Stage Name: Ryujin (류진)
Birth Name: Shin Ryujin (신류진)
English Name: Joanne Shin
Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Center
Birthday: April 17th, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean

Ryujin Facts:
– Ryujin was scouted by JYP at a GOT7 fanmeeting.
– Education: Hanlim Multi Art School (Department of Practical Dance)
– She was a contestant of JTBC’s MIXNINE in 2017. She was ranked number one in the girls’ team but did not get to debut then since her team lost to the boys’ team.
– She was featured in BTS‘ Highlight Reel as J-hope & Jimin‘s pair, and acted in movie “The King” (both in 2017)
– She has also appeared on Stray Kids‘ “Survival Show” (2017)
– The CEO of YG Entertainment offered Ryujin a place in his company but she decided to stay with JYP.
– On February 12, 2019, she debuted as the main rapper, lead dancer, vocalist and center of ITZY after being a trainee for four years in total.
– She is friends with Dreamcatcher‘s Jiu, ELRIS‘ Bella as well as LOONA‘s Heejin and Hyunjin.
– Her rolemodel is Lee Hyori.
– She has two cats; Byun and Dal.
– Favorite food: Mocha bread. She likes spicy and savory tastes.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
– Hobbies: Watching movies (her favorite movie is ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’), taking pictures.
– She shares a room with Yeji in the dorm.

Stage Name: Chaeryeong (채령)
Birth Name: Lee Chaeryeong (이채령)
Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
English Name: Judy Lee
Birthday: June 5th, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean

Chaeryeong Facts:

– Birthplace: Yongin, South Korea.
– Nicknames: Chocolate Holic.
– Family: Parents, older sister; Chaeyeon, younger sister; Chaemin.
– Education: Hanlim Multi Art School (Department of Musical Theatre), Kyw Dance School (formerly)
– She was a contestant of SBS K-Pop Star 3 and Mnet‘s SIXTEEN along with her sister Chaeyeon.
– Prior to joining JYP Entertainment she had unsuccessfully auditioned for Fantagio.
– When she was still a trainee she had won a trip to Japan where she learned jazz dance.
– On February 12, 2019, she officially debuted as the main dancer, lead rapper and vocalist of ITZY after a five year training in total.
– She is a scaredy cat.
– Hobbies: Watching movies, dramas, seniors fancams, sleeping and eating delicious food.
– Specialties: Writing, composing music. She loves the Ballad genre.
– Dislikes: Winter.
– Favorite movies: Romantic comedies.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Snake.
– She has a habit of touching her hair often.
– Favorite song: ‘Because of You’ by Ne-Yo.
– She is good friends with Twice, Jeon Somi, Lee Daehwi and fromis_9‘s Jiwon.
– In the dorm she has her own room.
– She watches ASMR videos for almost 2 hours before sleeping. (Vlive)
– She loves dancing to her seniors’ music. She is shown on video dancing to Q&A by Cherry Bullet, Fancy by Twice and Senorita by (G)Idle.
– Motto: “Let’s be a person who knows how to be satisfied”.

Stage Name: Yuna (유나)
Birth Name: Shin Yuna (신유나)
English Name: Hotssey Shin
Position: Lead Dancer, Rapper, Vocalist, Visual, Maknae
Birthday: December 9th, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean

Yuna Facts:
– Education: Hanlim Multi Art School (Department of Practical Dance)
– She was known for appearing in BTS‘ Highlight Reel as Jungkook‘s pair in 2017.
– On January 20, 2019, it was announced that she would be joining JYP’s new girl group. On February 12, 2019, she debuted in ITZY where she serves as the lead dancer, lead rapper, vocalist, visual and maknae of the group after a three year training overall.
– Favorite color: Pink.
– Personality: Extroverted.
– She used to play floorball for about 4 years (between ages 11-15). She also got an award for The Best Player of the Match in Kyeonggido High School Sportsclub Championship.
– Hobbies: Walking, going for shopping and to restaurants.
– Favorite food: Pizza.
– She currently shares a room with Lia in the dorm.
– She used to wear braces.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Goat.
– Fans support that she looks like PRISTIN‘s Kyulkyung.

Korea Selatan dan Timur Tengah

Belajar dari Kemajuan dan Kemunduran Suatu Negara

A. Korea Selatan

Korea Selatan pernah mengalami kehancuran pada masa penjajahan Jepag pada tahun 1910 sampai 1945. Setelah mengalami masa perang yang berkepanjangan , Korea Selatan menjalankan program  pembangun ekonomi yang dinamakan "Miracle on the Hangang River". Program ekonomi ini dicetuskan oleh presiden Park Chung Hee pada tahun 1963 sampai 1979, dimana strateginya adalah pembangunan  ekonomi yang beriorientasi ekspor. Korea Selatan ternyata memiliki keterbatasan sumber daya alam tetapi, sadar atas keterbatasan sumber daya alam negaranya, Korea Selatan mengembangkan sumber daya manusia untuk meningkatkan perekonomian dan industrinya. Kini Korea Selatan menjadi salah satu negara  maju di kawasan Asia selain Jepang dan Tiongkok. Korea Selatan terkenal dengan  budaya Kpop atau Hallyu yang sedang menyebar seluruh belahan dunia, dengan adanya Hallyu banyak orang ingin mempelajari budaya dan bahasa Korea Selatan. Tidak hanya budaya pop-nya saja, Korea Selatan juga terkenal dengan industri elektroniknya seperti Samsung dan LG serta industri otomotif seperti Hyundai dan KIA.

Bagimana gaya hidup orang Korea sehingga bisa semaju ini?

perkembangan dan kemajuan Korea Selatan tidak terlepas dari:

• Visi pemimpin negaranya
• Peran masyarakatnya sendiri lebih mementingkan urusan kenegaraan dibandingkan dengan urusan pribadi.
• Karakter masyarakatnya yang bekerja keras, disiplin, serta mempunyai rasa nasionalitas yang tinggi.
• menjungjung tinggi ideologi, tradisi dan kebiasaan yang menciptakan identitas nasional.
• memiliki rasa nasionalisme yang tinggi (masyarakat Kore Selatan sangat mencintai tanah airnya yang diwujudkan  dengan mencintai  produk, perusahaan, dan budayanya sendiri, sehingga dapat  berjaya di dalam negeri sekaligus di luar negeri.
• memiliki self confidence atau kepercayaan diri bangsanya yang begitu tinggi. Orang Korea Selatan terkenal tangguh, ulet , dan percaya diri, mreka tak hanya pandai meniru kemajuan negara lain, kreativitas serta mengekspor  kemajuan teknologi  dan budayanya ke negara lain, Saat ini, siapa yang tak kenal samsung,LG,KIA,Hyundai, dan merek-merek Korea lainnya?  Tak hanya industrinya , bahkan virus budaya pop Korea , "Kpop" pun berhasil merambah berbagai belahan dunia.
• Anak-anak Korea Selatan terbiasa digembleng dengan jiwa kompetitif ditanamkan sejak dini pada setiap anak-anak di sekolah sejak levek dasar sesuai minat dan bakatnya .
• Penanam nilai kejujuran dan keuletan

B. Negara Timur Tengah

selain belajar dari negara maju, kita juga dapat mengambil pelajaran dari negara yang mengalami kemunduran!

Libya,Irak,Afganistan, Suruah , merupakan negara Timur Tengah yang hancur karena isu yang ditunggangi politik agama.Isu hoaks dan agama dipakai untuk memporakpondakan pondasi negara-negara tersebut. Belajar dari negara-negara tersebut, terutama pada Suriah , kita paham bahwa keberagaman itu sangat mahal harganya dan isu agama perlu diwaspadai bersama-sama.

Mari menjaga persatuan dan kesatuan NKRI!

• Jangan pernah percaya dengan siapapun yang membawa jargon agama untuk saling membenci orang yang berbeda paham.
• Agama tidak mengajarkan kebencian tapi kasih sayang.
• Kita tak ingin bernasib sama dengan yang terjadi sekarang di Suriah
• Syukuri kemerdekaan ini dengan hidup damai.
• Itulah wujud rasa terimakasih kita kepada pejuang kemerdekaan negeri ini.

Dia yang bukan saudaramu dalam iman, adalah saudaramu dalam kemanusiaan". Agama bukan untuk membenci karena puncak agama sendiri adalah cinta.

America

The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or simply America, is a country comprising 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.At 3.8 million square miles (9.8 million km²), the United States is the world's third or fourth largest country by total area^[d] and is slightly smaller than the entire continent of Europe. With a population of over 327 million people, the U.S. is the third most populous country. The capital is Washington, D.C., and the most populous city is New York City. Most of the country is located contiguously in North America between Canada and Mexico.

Paleo-Indians migrated from Siberia to the North American mainland at least 12,000 years ago.European colonization began in the 16th century. The United States emerged from the thirteen British colonies established along the East Coast. Numerous disputes between Great Britain and the colonies led to the American Revolutionary War lasting between 1775 and 1783, leading to independence.The United States embarked on a vigorous expansion across North America throughout the 19th century, acquiring new territories,displacing Native Americans, and gradually admitting new states until spanning the continent by 1848. During the second half of the 19th century, the American Civil War led to the abolition of slavery in the United States. The Spanish–American War and World War I confirmed the country's status as a global military power.

The United States emerged from World War II as a global superpower, the first country to develop nuclear weapons, the only country to use them in warfare, and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union competed in the Space Race, culminating with the 1969 U.S. Moon landing. The end of the Cold War and collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 left the United States as the world's sole superpower.

The United States is a federal republic and a representative democracy. It is a founding member of the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Organization of American States (OAS), NATO, and other international organizations. It is a highly developed country, with the world's largest economy by nominal GDP and second-largest economy by PPP, accounting for approximately a quarter of global GDP.The United States is the world's largest importer and the second-largest exporter of goods, by value. Its population is 4% of the world total,but the U.S. holds 31% of the total wealth in the world, the largest share of global wealth concentrated in a single country.

Despite income and wealth disparities, the United States continues to rank very high in measures of socioeconomic performance, including average wage, median income, median wealth, human development, per capita GDP, and worker productivity.^[31][32] It is the foremost military power in the world, making up a third of global military spending,^[33] and is a leading political, cultural, and scientific force internationally.

Indonesia

Indonesia  officially the Republic of Indonesia ,is a country in Southeast Asia, between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It is the world's largest island country, with more than seventeen thousand islands,^[11] and at 1,904,569 square kilometres (735,358 square miles), the 14th largest by land area and 7th in the combined sea and land area. With over 261 million people, it is the world's 4th most populous country as well as the most populous Muslim-majority country.^[13] Java, the world's most populous island, is home to more than half of the country's population.

The sovereign state is a presidential, constitutional republic with an elected legislature. It has 34 provinces, of which five have special status. Jakarta, the country's capital, is the second-most populous urban area in the world. The country shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and the eastern part of Malaysia. Other neighbouring countries include Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia, Palau, and India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Despite its large population and densely populated regions, Indonesia has vast areas of wilderness that support a high level of biodiversity.^[15] The country has abundant natural resources like oil and natural gas, coal, tin, copper, gold, and nickel, while agriculture mainly produces rice, palm oil, tea, coffee, cacao, medicinal plants, spices, and rubber. China, the United States, Japan, Singapore, and India are Indonesia's major trading partners.

The history of the Indonesian archipelago has been influenced by foreign powers drawn to its natural resources. It has been a valuable region for trade since at least the 7th century when Srivijaya and then later Majapahit traded with entities from mainland China and the Indian subcontinent. Local rulers gradually absorbed foreign influences from the early centuries and Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms flourished. Muslim traders and Sufi scholars brought Islam,while European powers brought Christianity and fought one another to monopolise trade in the Spice Islands of Maluku during the Age of Discovery. Although sometimes interrupted by the Portuguese, French and British, the Dutch were the foremost European power for much of their 350-year presence in the archipelago. In the early 20th century, the concept of "Indonesia" as a nation-state emerged, and the independence movement began to take shape. At the end of World War II, Indonesia proclaimed its independence in 1945. However, it was not until 1949 that the Netherlands recognised Indonesia's sovereignty following an armed and diplomatic conflict between the two.

Indonesia consists of hundreds of distinct native ethnic and linguistic groups, with the largest—and politically dominant—ethnic group being the Javanese. A shared identity has developed, defined by a national language, ethnic diversity, religious pluralism within a Muslim-majority population, and a history of colonialism and rebellion against it. Indonesia's national motto, "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" ("Unity in Diversity" literally, "many, yet one"), articulates the diversity that shapes the country. Indonesia's economy is the world's 16th largest by nominal GDP and 7th by GDP at PPP. The country is a member of several multilateral organisations, including the UN,^[b] WTO, IMF, G20, and a founding member of Non-Aligned Movement, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, East Asia Summit, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.