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The Director of Disney & Pixar film says the 'Turning Red's '4★TOWN' characters are based on BIGBANG and 2PM

Posted by panns-labyrinth5,430 pts Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios' upcoming animation 'Turning Red' has already become a huge topic. 

In the interview with Billboard Japan, the director of the anime Domee Shi made a statement that surprised people.

She stated that she created the characters of '4 ★ TOWN', which is a 5-member group, based on BIGBANG and 2PM since she's a huge fan of both groups. 

Billboard Japan stated that Domee Shi was inspired by the legends who paved the way for today's Korean idol boom. 



Meanwhile, the highly anticipated animation 'Turning Red' will be released on March 11.

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cheryll1
cheryll1351 pts Wednesday, March 9, 2022 3
Wednesday, March 9, 2022

"Billboard Japan stated that Domee Shi was inspired by the legends who paved the way for today's Korean idol boom. " that's it.
Btw Taeyoung=Taeyang

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allforkai2020365 pts Wednesday, March 9, 2022 16
Wednesday, March 9, 2022

didn't yall just post an article saying one of them looked like jimin? get it together 😂

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