#American Hardcore 2006

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AMERICAN HARDCORE PUNK IN A NUTSHELL -- THE STAGEDIVE WAS BORN.

PIC INFO: Spotlight on skateboarder/punk rocker Chuck Burke stage-diving during a D.O.A., ADOLESCENTS, & STIFF LITTLE FINGERS gig at Perkins Palace, Pasadena, CA, on July 4th 1981. 📸: Ed Colver.

"We weren't beating the shit out of each other, but we were definitely trying to outdo who could backflip off the stage and land on someone. There was a style to it -- it was like Kung Fu but without the Fu."

-- JIMMY GESTAPO of NYHC band MURPHY'S LAW, excerpt from the book "American Hardcore: A Tribal History" (2010) Second Edition, written by Steven Blush

Source: www.mprnews.org/story/2006/10/19/hardcore.

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Sellout: The Major-Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore 1994-2007 - by DAN OZZI.

This book forever changed my view of the music industry, it's an in-depth look at the the bands featured and their journey through formation, and sometimes even through their end in the hands of major labels. Things in the industry have forever changed since bands like Nirvana and Green Day broke into the major music barrier, opening the doors for many famous acts.

I decided to listen to the albums mentioned while reading the book, it was a nice way to get to know some of those bands and be more familiar with some that I have always been a little bit reluctant to listen to, here's the list:

Green Day - Dookie (1994)

Jawbreaker - 24 Hour Revenge Therapy (1994)

Jawbreaker - Dear You (1995)

Nirvana - Nevermind (1991)

Nirvana - In Utero (1993)

Jimmy Eat World - Static Prevails (1996)

Jimmy Eat World - Clarity (1999)

Blink 182 - Dude Ranch (1997)

At The Drive-In - In / Casino / Out (1998)

Blink-182 - Enema of the State (1999)

At The Drive-In - Relationship of Command (2000)

Beastie Boys - Paul’s Boutique (1989)

The Donnas - American Teenage Rock’n’Roll Machine (1998)

Thursday - Waiting (1999)

The Donnas - Spending The Night (2002)

Thursday - Full Collapse (2001)

Rancid - And Here Comes The Wolves (1995)

The Distillers - self-titled (2000)

Rancid - Indestructible (2003)

The Distillers - Coral Fang (2003)

My Chemical Romance - I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love (2002)

My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge (2004)

Spinnerette - Self-titled (2009)

Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American (2001)

Rise Against - The Unraveling (2001)

My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade (2006)

Rise Against - RPM10 (2003)

Against Me! - Reinventing Axl Rose (2002)

Rise Against - Sire Song of The Counter Culture (2004)

Against Me! - As The Eternal Cowboy (2003)

Rise Against - The Sufferer & The Witness (2004)

Against Me! - Searching For a Former Clarity (2005)

Green Day - American Idiot (2004)

Against Me! - New Wave (2007)

Against Me! - White Crosses (2010)

Against Me! - Transgender Dysphoria Blues (2014)

(highlighted my favorites!)

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#HARPERSMOVIECOLLECTION

2024 MOVIE LIST

www.tumblr.com/theharpermovieblog

1. X (2022)

2. The Adventures Of Robin Hood (1938)

3. The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg (1964)

4. One Armed Boxer (1972)

5. Master Of The Flying Guillotine (1976)

6. Road House (1989)

7. Asteroid City (2023)

8.Mission Impossible (1996)

9. Strawberry Mansion (2021)

10. Event Horizon (1997)

11. Septic Man (2013)

12. The Punisher (1989)

13. Dragonslayer (1981)

14. Sweet Home (1989)

15. Stephen King's The Night Flier (1997)

JOHN CARPENTER MARATHON

16. John Carpenter's Vampires (1998)

17. John Carpenter's Prince Of Darkness (1987)

18. Dark Star (1974)

19. Geostorm (2017)

20. Q: The Winged Serpent (1982)

21. Suitable Flesh (2023)

22. Saltburn (2023)

23. Videodrome (1983)

24. Short film triple feature

•Rabbits Moon (1972)

•Premonitions Following An Evil

Deed (1995)

•Curve (2016)

25. Strangers On A Train (1951)

26. Hardcore Henry (2015)

27. Alligator (1980)

28. Who's Afraid Of Virginia Wolf (1966)

29. Mindwarp (1992)

30. Severed Ties (1992)

31. The Killing Of A Sacred Deer (2017)

32. The Wolf House (2018)

33. Kuso (2017)

STEPHEN KING THEATRICAL MOVIE WEEK

34. Needful Things (1993)

35. The Dark Half (1993)

35. Creepshow (1982)

STEPHEN KING TV WEEK

36. The Tommyknockers (1993)

37. Quicksilver Highway (1997)

38. Storm Of The Century (1999)

39. Dream Scenario (2023)

40. Lawrence Of Arabia (1962)

41. Dark City (1998)

FUCKED UP MOVIE WEEK

42. Ichi The Killer (2001)

43. We Are The Flesh (2016)

42. Possession (1981)

43. Messiah Of Evil (1973)

44. Double Impact (1991)

45. The Mask (1994)

DAVID LYNCH WEEK

46. The Grandmother (1969)

47. Blue Velvet (1986)

48. Inland Empire (2006)

49. Late Night With The Devil (2023)

50. Alone In The Dark (1982)

51. In A Glass Cage (1986)

52. Thriller: A Cruel Picture (1973)

53. Death Proof (2007)

54. Night Of The Comet (1984)

RUTGER HAUER DOUBLE FEATURE

55. Surviving The Game (1994)

56. Flesh+Blood (1985)

57. After Blue (2021)

58. Dunkirk (2017)

59. Mortal Kombat (1995)

60. Barfly (1987)

61. The Innkeepers (2001)

62. Deathdream (1974)

63. Piranha (1978)

QUEER HORROR WEEK

64. Interview With The Vampire (1994)

65. Knife+Heart (2018)

66. Cat People (1942)

67. High Plains Drifter (1973)

68. Dr. Caligari (1989)

69. Max Headroom: 20 Minutes Into The Future (1985)

70. Southern Comfort (1981)

71. Curse 2: The Bite (1989)

72. Liquid Sky (1982)

73. Runaway Train (1985)

74. Logan's Run (1976)

75. A Face In The Crowd (1957)

1980's COMEDY WEEK

76. The Naked Gun (1988)

77. Better Off Dead (1985)

79. Vibes (1988)

PHANTASM SEQUEL WEEK

80. Phantasm 3: Lord Of The Dead (1994)

81. Phantasm 4: Oblivion (1998)

82. Phantasm 5: Ravager (2016)

83. Stopmotion (2023)

84. Men (2022)

85. She Is Conann (2023)

86. The City Of Lost Children (1994)

87. Etheria Film Night (2024)

88. Doom Asylum (1987)

89. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

90. The Sadness (2021)

91. Jaws (1975)

92. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

93. Alien: Romulus (2024)

94. CRITTERS FOUR IN ONE REVIEW

•Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)

•Critters 3 (1991)

•Critters 4 (1992)

•Critters Attack (2019)

95. Poor Things (2023)

96. The Masque Of The Red Death (1964)

97. The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)

98. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

99. Cemetery Man (1994)

100. War Of The Gargantuas (1966)

101. Kinds Of Kindness (2024)

102. Man Bites Dog (1992)

103. An American Werewolf In London (1981)

MAD MAX MARATHON

104. Mad Max (1979)

105. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

106. Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

107. Longlegs (2024)

108. In A Violent Nature (2024)

109. Sleepwalkers (1992)

110. Black Moon (1975)

111. Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)

112. American Mary (2012)

113. Dracula (1931)

114. Riki-Oh: The Story Of Ricky (1991)

115. Castle Freak (1995)

116. Miller's Crossing (1990)

117. Night Of The Creeps (1986)

118. On The Waterfront (1954)

BONUS FILM

119. Hundreds Of Beavers (2022)

112. Crimes Of The Future (1970)

121. Dark Night Of The Scarecrow (1981)

122. Nosferatu (1920)

123. The Thief Of Bagdad (1924)

124. Ghosts Of Mars (2001)

125. Hellraiser (1987)

126. High Sierra (1941)

127. Phantasm (1979)

128. Cannibal Apocalypse (1980)

129. I, Tonya (2017)

130. The Long Good Friday (1980)

131. Nosferatu (2024)

132. The Substance (2024)

FINAL MOVIE OF 2024

133. Hour Of The Wolf (1968)

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Hazen Street

article additional citations verification. improve article citations reliable sources. Unsourced material challenged . sources: "Hazen " – · newspapers · · · JSTOR (November 2012) ( )

Hazen ( typeset Hazen St.) American supergroup 2004. features Freddy Cricien Hoya Roc (Madball); Toby Morse (H2O), Kennedy ( Racer, , later & Airwaves), Mackie (Cro-Mags & Brains). Chad Gilbert (Shai Hulud later ) co- album, Hazen 's label contract . replaced Brian "Mitts" Daniels Madball.

Hazen

Origin York , York, U.S.

Genres Rap ,[1] hardcore punk,[1] metal[1]

2004–2006 2009 2011 2012–

Labels DC

Toby Morse Freddy Cricien Hoya Roc Mackie Jayson Kennedy

Chad Gilbert Brian "Mitts" Daniels

History

2004, ExtremeThing .[2] April 2004, group supported headlining tour.[3] Hazen -titled debut album, Hazen Benji Madden's DC . August 31, 2005, posted update website, reporting 2005, label announced. However, website updates , album, presumably Kennedy's - involvement & Airwaves.

November 2006, announced " ?" official theme WWE Survivor Series 2006, annual Survival Series -per-. Wachovia Center November 26, 2006.

Hazen reunited - June 21, 2009, supporting H2O show York .[4]

Hazen reunited Tsunami Fest 2011, Hardcore/Punk /Metal , Pennsylvania.

2012, Hazen Groezrock Belgium. Rancid York .

Madball H2O, Hazen Tour 2023, shows Europe.[5]

Toby Morse – vocals (2004–2006, 2009, 2011, 2012–)

Freddy Cricien – vocals (2004–2006, 2009, 2011, 2012–)

Hoya Roc – bass (2004–2006, 2009, 2011, 2012–)

Mackie Jayson – , percussion (2004–2006, 2009, 2011, 2012–)

Kennedy – guitar (2004–2006, 2009, 2022–)

Chad Gilbert – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2004)

Brian "Mitts" Daniels – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2005–2006)

Garrett Krinsky – tambourine, backing vocals (2004–2005)

Lederman – , percussion (2004)

Hazen (2004)

Videography

(2004)

pop

"Hazen " - leads Rikers Rikers Facility, possibly inspiring .

's , " " featured NHL 2005 Madden NFL 2005[6] soundtracks.

" " featured NBA 2K5 soundtrack.

, " " included 2004 Warped Tour Compilation DVD Nitro Circus 2 theme 2006 WWE Survivor Series.

References

Loftus, Johnny. "Hazen Biography Johnny Loftus". AllMusic. Retrieved October 6, 2018.

Heisel, Scott ( 8, 2004). "xtremeThing Sports/Music returns Las Vegas". Punknews.org. Retrieved 23, 2021.

UG Team (April 28, 2004). " Brief: Damageplan, Kills, SOiL, ". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved April 2, 2018.

" Knitting Factory (Brooklyn) 21 Jun 2009". .fm. Retrieved September 25, 2020.

"H2O Joins Madball & Hazen Europe!". . Retrieved 1, 2023.

"Madden NFL 2005: Soundtrack - Xbox". TeamXbox. July 1, 2004. Archived original 4, 2012. Retrieved August 17, 2012.

External links

MySpace website

DC website

WWE Survivor Series website

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[warrenwoodhouse]

List of PlayStation Games and Apps that are no longer available (Lists) (Gaming) (PlayStation)

List by @warrenwoodhouse #warrenwoodhouse

Last Updated: 29th November 2024 at 10:32 am

If you would like to contribute to this list, please leave a comment regarding the game or app and platform.

List of Games and Apps that are not on the PlayStation Store and are no longer available for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and future consoles

Forsaken

Star Trek Invasion

Driver

Driver 2: Back on the Streets

Driv3r / Driver 3

Driver: Parallel Lines

Driver 76

WCW Nitro

WCW Mayhem

WCW Backstage Assault

WCW/nWo Thunder

WCW vs. The World

WWF SmackDown!

WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role

WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It

WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth

WWE Crush Hour

WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain

WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW

WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006

WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2007

WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008

WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2009

WWE Legends of WrestleMania

WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2010

WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2011

WWE All Stars

WWE ‘12

WWE ‘13

WWE 2K14

WWE 2K15

WWE 2K16

WWE 2K17

WWE 2K18

WWE 2K19

WWE 2K20

WWE 2K21

WWE 2K22

King’s Soul: All Japan Pro Wrestling

King of Colosseum II

King of Colosseum Red

King of Colosseum Red II

Wrestle Kingdom

Wrestle Kingdom 2

All Japan Women’s Pro Wrestling

ECW Hardcore Revolution

ECW Anarchy Rulz

New Japan Pro-Wrestling: Toukon Retsuden

New Japan Pro-Wrestling: Toukon Retsuden 2

New Japan Pro-Wrestling: Toukon Retsuden 3

All Star Pro-Wrestling

All Star Pro-Wrestling II

All Star Pro Wrestling III

TNA Impact!

TNA Impact!: Cross The Line

WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game

WWF In Your House

WWF War Zone

WWF Attitude

Army Men: Operation Meltdown

Overboard

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Junior Edition

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Video Game

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: The Video Game

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: The Video Game

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: The Video Game

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: The Video Game

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: The Video Game

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2: The Video Game

Shrek Treasure Hunt

Micro Machines v3

Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor: Underground

Medal of Honor: Frontline

Medal of Honor: Rising Sun

Medal of Honor: European Assault

Medal of Honor: Heroes

Medal of Honor: Vanguard

Medal of Honor: Airborne

Medal of Honor: Heroes 2

Medal of Honor (2010)

Medal of Honor: Warfighter

Ace Combat

Ace Combat 2

Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere

Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto: London 1969

Grand Theft Auto: London 1961

Grand Theft Auto 2

Kick Off World

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4

Tony Hawk’s Underground

Tony Hawk’s Underground 2

Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam

Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland

Tony Hawk’s Project 8

Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground

Tony Hawk: Ride

Tony Hawk: Shred

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5

Mat Hoffman’s Pro BMX

The Italian Job: The Video Game

MS. PAC-MAN: Maze Madness

Ridge Racer

Ridge Racer Hi-Spec Demo (Demo)

Demo One (Demo)

FIFA 98

FIFA 99

FIFA 2000

FIFA 2001

FIFA 2002

FIFA 2003

FIFA 2004

FIFA 2005

FIFA 06

FIFA 07

FIFA 08

FIFA 09

FIFA 10

FIFA 11

FIFA 12

FIFA 13

FIFA 14

FIFA 15

FIFA 16

FIFA 17

FIFA 18

FIFA 19

FIFA 20

FIFA 21

FIFA 22

FIFA 23

Time Crisis

Spec-Ops Ranger Elite

Hot Wheels Extreme Racing

XGRA Extreme Gravity Racing Association

Future Cop L.A.P.D.

Rascal

Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo 2

Gran Turismo 3

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

Gran Turismo 4

Gran Turismo 5

Gran Turismo 6

Gran Turismo Sport

Soviet Strike

Colin McRae Rally

Colin McRae Rally 2.0

Colin McRae Rally 3

Colin McRae Rally 04

Colin McRae Rally 2005

Colin McRae: Dirt

Colin McRae: Dirt 2

Dirt 3

Dirt: Showdown

Colin McRae Rally (2013)

DiRT Rally

DiRT 4

Rapid Racer

Silent Hill

Fighting Force

Mission Impossible: The Video Game

Mission Impossible: Operation Surma

007 Tomorrow Never Dies

X-Men: Mutant Academy

World’s Scariest Police Chases

Konami XXL Sports Series

The Godfather II

Big City Stories

The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience

Saints Row Boss Factory

Blacklight: Retribution (no longer works on the PS4. Works on the PS5 though)

Battlefield 1 Open Beta

The Crew 2 Beta

Dailymotion (app)

IGN (app)

Gamereactor (app)

List of Games and Apps that no longer support PSVR

Minecraft

List of Games and Apps that can only be played on the PlayStation 4 and are still available

SHAREfactory (app)

The Playroom

SingStar

Sky Go (app) (if you have it in your library, you can still use the app)

Demand 5 (app) (if you have it in your library, you can still use the app)

Blacklight: Retribution (no longer works on the PS4. Works on the PS5 though)

List of Games and Apps that are still available and can only be played on the PlayStation 3 if you still have the disc

The Godfather II

List of Games and Apps that can only be played on the PlayStation 3 and are still available

SingStar

Sony Cloud Photos (app)

Changelog

29th November 2024 at 10:32 am: Updated the PSVR list to include Minecraft

26th November 2024 at 5:28 pm: Updated list 1 to include Saints Row Boss Factory, IGN, Gamereactor, Battlefield 1 Open Beta, The Crew 2 Beta and Dailymotion. Updated the PS4 list to include Blacklight: Retribution

25th October 2024 at 9:22 am: Updated list 1 to include The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience and Big City Stories

30th July 2024 at 7:51 am: Created post

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The Black Parade is the third studio album by American rock band My Chemical Romance. Released in Europe on October 23, 2006, and the United States on October 24, 2006,[1] through Reprise Records, it was produced by the band with Rob Cavallo, known for having produced multiple albums for the Goo Goo Dolls and Green Day. It is a rock opera and concept album centered on a dying man with cancer known as "The Patient". The album tells the story of his apparent death, experiences in the afterlife, and subsequent reflections on his life. It is the band's only studio album to feature Bob Bryar on drums before his departure in 2010.

The Black Parade received generally favorable reviews from critics, and the band achieved its first number one single in the United Kingdom with "Welcome to the Black Parade". The album debuted at number two on both the Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart and is also certified as triple-platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), as well as with gold certifications in both Argentina by the Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers (CAPIF) and Chile by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Chile. The Black Parade was given the Platinum Europe Award by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry for one million sales in Europe. The limited edition boxed set also earned My Chemical Romance a nomination at the 2008 Grammy Awards. Four singles were released from the album: "Welcome to the Black Parade", "Famous Last Words", "I Don't Love You", and "Teenagers".

My Chemical Romance began The Black Parade World Tour on February 22, 2007, in the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. The tour featured 138 performances worldwide, as well as several festival and condensed shows. The tour was the longest and most internationally comprehensive headlining tour the band played, featuring three legs in North America, two legs in Europe, and one in Asia, Australia, and Latin America.

The song "Dead!" appears in the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero II, and the three songs "Teenagers," "Famous Last Words" and "This Is How I Disappear" were once available as downloadable content. The Black Parade has sold three million copies in the United States as of 2016, and four million worldwide. The record was reissued as The Black Parade/Living with Ghosts on September 23, 2016, in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the album's release. In 2020, Rolling Stone ranked the album number 361 in their updated "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list.[2]

Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge (often shortened to Three Cheers or Revenge)[1] is the second studio album by American rock band My Chemical Romance, released on June 8, 2004 by Reprise Records.[2][3] With this album, the band produced a cleaner sound than that of their 2002 debut I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love.[4] It was the band's first release to feature rhythm guitarist Frank Iero on all tracks, as well as the final release to feature drummer Matt Pelissier, who would later be replaced by Bob Bryar.[5]

The album was a success for both the band and the label.[6] The record produced four singles—"I'm Not Okay (I Promise)", "Helena", "The Ghost of You", and in the United Kingdom, "Thank You for the Venom".[4] It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) less than a year after its release,[3] and has sold over three million copies in the United States.[6]

Musically, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge has been described as emo,[7][8] alternative rock,[8] pop punk,[9] post-hardcore,[10] punk rock,[11] and pop rock.[12] While I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love was considered "a particularly strident entry in that shifty genre of bands tortuously slamming together elements of emo, hardcore, and even metal",[13] Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge "both showcased their songwriting skills and gave them much-deserved attention".[4] Moving away from the "screamo parts"[14] and "the more complicated structures"[15] of their first record in favor of a sound that "skirts the line between pop punk and edgy, theatrical, emo"[4] while being "strongly influenced by hardcore punk",[15] Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge has been variously compared to The Misfits,[16] AFI,[13] and Thursday.[13]

Lead singer Gerard Way has referred to the first single "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" as a "self help pop song"[17] while also being called "a surging piece of emo-pop with a hook as ridiculously catchy as it was ridiculous"[18] and a "moving anthem for the young and depressed"[19] by AllMusic and Rolling Stone respectively. This single went on to be nominated for the Kerrang! award for best single[20] and reached number 86 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[21]

The album opener "Helena" has been referred to as an "album highlight and smash hit". Gerard has claimed that the song "shaped what the album is about" and "revealed their dark side" in comparison to the first single.[17] Its lyrics mourn the loss of Gerard and Mikey's grandmother,[17] Elena Lee Rush, and was their first entry into the top 40.[21]

[mad-prophet-of-the-airwaves]

American Hardcore (2006, Paul Rachman, USA)

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Pianos Become the Teeth are an American band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2006. Their early musical style was inspired by post-rock and early screamo acts, and they were a part of the post-hardcore music movement, also represented by Touché Amoré, La Dispute, Defeater, and Make Do and Mend. Shop Pianos Become the Teeth Merch Here!

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[concerthopperblog]

Pierce the Veil - The Jaws of Life Tour

With a slammed house (of blues), the lights dimmed and the Destroy Boys came out. Alexia Roditis first hit the stage and turned up the energy. Destroy Boys reminded me of why bands were formed in the first place, to play music and have fun. There was no shortage of jamming out, nor a shortage of smiles. Even once Violet Mayugba dropped the guitar, Violet was all smiles while screaming into the mic. The Destroy Boys is a band that is taking over the scene and I’m pumped to see them soar to new heights.

If you’re looking for a band with some powerful vocals combined with heavy lyrics that move you emotionally, then search bo further than Dayseeker. The whole set was full of a feeling that’s difficult to describe. It moved me. When Rory began discussing how the song “Neon Graves” was about his father who passed from cancer, it really resonated with me. My father had also passed from brain cancer a few years back and the performance of the song gave me a new sense of peace about it. Needless to say, Dayseeker has been playing nonstop around the house and is especially perfect for late-night drives.

Dayseeker is a post-hardcore band from California that formed in 2012. Their sound reminded me of when rock meets a small amount of synth wave, but only in the best ways. Dayseeker definitely has a bright future ahead of them!

L.S. Dunes wasted no time coming out swinging. With being a supergroup comprised of members from the gnarliest bands of the early 2000s, Coheed and Cambria, Saosin/Circa Survive, Thursday, and My Chemical Romance, it’s no wonder why they’re a true supergroup. Anthony Greens’ energy was never-ending, I assume he drank some of Frank Iero’s Hallowed Grounds coffee from La Paisa Bonita Coffee before the show. He was bouncing left and right and never slowed down. If Frank wasn’t burning down the house shredding, then the other members were. It was nonstop action delivered by each band member and a true success story of why supergroups are called such. These veterans of the scene were one of the best bands that I’ve ever seen.

Although the bill was stacked full of talented acts for support, once Pierce the Veil took the stage, it was obvious that’s who the crowd was pumped to see. I honestly wasn’t sure if I was in the year 2023 anymore, because the crowds attire was that of 2005. Your MySpace top 8 would have been proud. It was pretty awesome seeing young faces dawn on the emo/scene kid styles of the Millennial youth. Kicking off the show with confetti cannons and CO2 blasts, Pierce the Veil wasted no time giving the fans what they wanted. High kicks, high jumps, and a sold-out crowd made an unforgettable night. Even after a few songs had played there was still a veil, or curtains, draped over half the stage until a mid-song pickup dropped them down revealing the band’s banner and unleashing a newfound excitement from the crowd!

Pierce the Veil is an American rock group that was formed in 2006. Their sound has been widely described as metalcore, scene, post-hardcore, and about everything else under the sun. Today, they are still jamming hard and don’t appear to slow down anytime soon with the remaining tour dates below and accompanying Blink 182 next year on tour as support.

Don’t forget to check out the rest of their tour at these remaining dates and locations!

November 21 - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall at Fenway 25 - Reading, PA - Santander Arena 26 - Columbus, OH - KEMBA Live! 28 - Chesterfield, MO - The Factory 30 - Chicago, IL - Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

December 2 - Des Moines, IA - Vibrant Music Hall 3 - Minneapolis, MN - The Armory 5 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Criterion 7 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl 8 - San Diego, CA - Viejas Arena

[mclodies]

halle bailey.     she/her.     cis woman.      ›spotted   at   the   met   steps   ,   kaia   james   ,   most   likely   listening   to   anxiety   by   megan   thee   stallion   with   their   airpods   pro   .   the   twenty-three   gained   quite   a   reputation   ,   known   to   be   -closed off   yet   +hard working   to   anyone   who   knows   them   .   you'll   easily   spot   them   when   you   hear   about   soft   and   soothing   smiles,   honey   like   singing   and   speaking   voice,   late   nights   spent   in   recording   studios   ,   followed   by   oud   ispahan   by   christian   dior   .   latest   nepoupdates   article   talks   about   kaia   being   banned   from   a   high   end   clothing   boutique   for   ‘stealing'   ,   but   i   guess   any   reputation   is   good   reputation   .   (   linny   ,   25   ,   he/him   ,   est   .   ) 

basics.

NAME: kaia anita james. PRONOUNS: she/her. AGE: twenty-three. BIRTH DATE: february 12th, 2000. BIRTH PLACE: atlanta, georgia. HOMETOWN: new york, new york. CURRENT RESIDENCE: manhattan, new york. NATIONALITY: american. ETHNICITY: black / african descent. RELIGION: non practicing christian. OCCUPATION: singer, songwriter, actress. LANGUAGES: english SEXUAL ORIENTATION: pansexual. ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: panromantic.

visual.

FACECLAIM: halle bailey. EYE COLOR: dark brown. HAIR COLOR: dark brown. HEIGHT: 5 feet, 2 inches. WEIGHT: 132 pounds. TATTOOS: none. PIERCINGS: ears. NOTABLE TRAITS: singing voice, hair.

background. 

kaia anita james (anita coming from the famous singer, anita baker) was the second born child of the founders of a prominent record label, little sister to gemma james. she was born in atlanta, georgia, but she spent the majority of her life living in new york. her family moved to new york not too long after her first birthday.

growing up around music, it's no surprise that she took to it like a fish takes to water. blessed with a knack for singing, kaia quickly developed a voice of her own from a young age. she loved to visit her parents' record label headquarters, learning the ins and outs of the business and the ins and outs of how to create music.

like her older sister, she fell in love with the art of music, and while it's her main focus and first love, she has dabbled in acting here and there, her first role coming at a very young age. she decided very early in life that music would be her destined career path, but if any opportunities for acting came about, she would leap at them.

she knows she's been blessed financially and with connections, and she doesn't take any of that for granted. she continues to try to be humble and not let her success and fame get to her head.

she's very much so an introverted, closed off person. it takes quite a bit to get through to her heart and establish a place within her inner circle, but once you're apart of her inner circle, you'll more than likely never be booted out.

she's known for her honey like vocals, both with her singing and speaking voice, which has landed her success with her music career, as well as her acting career. it was her voice, paired with her acting skills, that landed her the upcoming roles of ariel in the little mermaid and (young) nettie in the color purple, something she's extremely proud of herself for.

a hardcore workaholic. she's always in the studio working on music, or on set of some production. she hates not being busy, and gets antsy when she doesn't have something productive to do.

possible connections

a few best friends

her first love

paternal or maternal relatives

pr relationship(s) 

pr friendship(s) 

media fueled rivalry 

enemies

frenemies 

celebrity friends that are always seen out together (events, award shows, sports games, out shopping, e.t.c) 

literally anything?? i’m open to anything and everything!

acting career

2006: cameo in last holiday ( character: tina, movie )

2007: cameo in tyler perry's house of payne ( character: tiffany, 1 episode )

2012: cameo in let it shine ( character: choir member )

2016: cameo in beyoncé: lemonade ( all night segment )

2018 - 2022: main cast in grown-ish ( character: skylar forster, tv series )

2023: main role in the little mermaid ( character: ariel, movie ) ** upcoming film

2023: main cast in the color purple ( character: young nettie, movie ) ** upcoming film

singing career ( with sister )

2015: the kids are alright ( debut album )

2019: ungodly hour

singing career ( solo )

2018: you should be here ( mixtape )

2020: sail out ( ep )

2021: sweetsexysavage ( debut solo album )

2022: 'anita' ( album ) jhene aiko's chilombo album

2023(?): blue water road ( album ) ** upcoming

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

"HARDCORE MUSIC WAS A NEW FORM -- SHORT, DISSONANT BLASTS, ANGRY SOCIOPOLITCAL LYRICS..."

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on a movie poster for "American Hardcore" (2006), the film documents the early '80s rise of hardcore -- a musical and cultural revolution born of suburban ennui that ignited a national movement. Also included are first & second editions of "American Hardcore: A Tribal History" (2001) written by Steven Blush, on which the documentary was based.

"Hardcore music was a new form -- short, dissonant blasts, angry sociopolitical lyrics delivered as a primal scream -- with little regard for previous rock tradition; low-budget recordings with emphasis on intensity and attitude.

Hardcore was more than just music. It was also a national network created for kids and by kids -- with no major record companies, managers, or agents involved. It was the dawn of the DIY spirit, and much of the independent rock vibe we still see today arose from that initial ethos.

"American Hardcore" pays tribute to the pioneers of the movement. It's a testament to the strength of unity and dedication to a common belief, the undeniable power of youth, and the need to reveal against a fucked-up world. "American Hardcore" is a sobering social commentary on America in the early 1980s, and by implication, an indictment of what's up with our nation today."

-- STEVEN BLUSH (writer/producer) & PAUL RACHMAN (director/producer)

Sources: www.posterazzi.com/american-hardcore-movie-poster-print-27-x-40-item-movei0217, Microcosm Publishing, & www.njuskalo.hr/literatura-knjige.

[influencermagazineuk]

Guns N' Roses have officially introduced Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer, replacing the band's longest-standing percussionist, Frank Ferrer. Isaac Carpenter, 45, is best known for his 12-year stint behind Duff McKagan's Loaded, a position he filled from 1999 to 2011. Further, Carpenter has been a member of the rock band Awolnation since 2014, bringing his drumming talents to the group's dynamic sound. He has also been credited for drumming with Adam Lambert's Glam Nation Tour, performed from 2010 to 2012, during which Lambert was the touring lead vocalist for Queen. The departure from the band for Ferrer had been announced in the early days of this week, and Guns N' Roses now has its new drummer - Isaac Carpenter at the drum kit. The unveiling is at an important time in the legendary group's long-lasting career, following numerous drummers along the way. Anna.Massini, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons In a press release, Guns N' Roses characterized Carpenter as "an exceptional American drummer and songwriter renowned for his energetic work in alternative, hard rock, and beyond." A native of Washington's Tri-Cities, Carpenter started playing music at an early age. Carpenter co-founded the group Loudermilk during high school in 1995, which resulted in a signing with Rick Rubin's American label. Carpenter's professional life has been filled with his membership in a diverse range of musical groups, both in concert and in the recording studio. His credits include performing with Duff McKagan's Loaded, Awolnation, Adam Lambert, and hardcore metal group Barbarians of California. Carpenter has also recorded with A Perfect Circle, The Exies, Ours, and Black Lab. Apart from his work with his bands, Carpenter has an astounding list of session credits, with participation in film and TV soundtracks. As a drummer, Carpenter has established himself as a unique stylist with a fusion of groove and versatility combined with powerful technical chops. His distinctive style has established him as one of the most versatile drummers in the business, capable of not only fitting into a variety of musical genres but commanding the attention of a crowd when behind the drums. Guns N' Roses has had several drummers throughout the years, with each contributing their own style to the band's music. In addition to Frank Ferrer, the band has experienced a few other drummers, such as Rob Gardner, who drummed in 1986, and Steven Adler, who drummed for the band between 1985 and 1990. Some of the most influential drummers that have helped to create Guns N' Roses' signature sound include Matt Sorum (1990-1997), Josh Freese (1997-2000), and Brian "Brain" Mantia (2000-2006). With Isaac Carpenter now assuming the role behind the drums, Guns N' Roses enthusiasts can expect his input on the band's future work and shows. With his reputation for injecting energy and talent into any stage, Carpenter's inclusion in the iconic rock band promises to mark a new era for the band, capitalizing on its already vast musical heritage. Read the full article

[hollosene]

Light chains ⚡︎

As I started to know you, I wondered how closely you touch the depths of yourself and whether you had wandered the caverns of your longing. Forms of avoidance rendered you incapable of reaching me. And I was the same way. Still I trust the brain's mapping towards alignment ♡

A living nerve cell grown in the lab. The membrane surrounding it glows brightly because the fluorescent protein is on its outside. Credit: © Milan Pabst st (University of Bonn). & see: A dark quencher genetically encodable voltage indicator (dqGEVI) exhibits high fidelity and speed (2021).

Moshcam on Title Fight:

Title Fight is an American pop-punk/hardcore band from Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States, formed in 2003. Title Fight plays music in the vein of Jawbreaker, Kid Dynamite and Lifetime, taking influence from such pop punk acts as Saves the Day and emo bands Knapsack and Seaweed. They are signed to SideOneDummy Records and have toured the United States with bands such as New Found Glory, Bayside and Senses Fail, also becoming a regular on the hardcore festival circuit playing such fests as This Is Hardcore, United Blood and Sound and Fury. Title Fight formed in 2003 as a three piece consisting of Jamie Rhoden on guitar and vocals and twin brothers Ned and Ben Russin on bass and drums respectively, playing local shows in Kingston and Wilkes-Barre. The band added Shane Moran on second guitar in 2005 and recorded two demos in 2005 and 2006. They recorded a split with the Erection Kids in 2007 on FlightPlan Records. Members of the Erections Kids later went on to form Balance and Composure. The band quickly followed up their first release with the Kingston 7" (also on FlightPlan Records) in 2008. Their latest release, The Last Thing You Forget, was recorded in December 2008 at the Getaway Group in Massachusetts with Jay Maas and released in June 2009 on Run for Cover Records. The 7" featured three new songs while the CD release featured all of their releases to date. This was followed by a US tour with New Found Glory. The Kingston EP has also been re-released on Six Feet Under Records. In 2010, Title Fight was featured on Triple B Record's compilation, America's Hardcore, with a new song entitled "Dreamcatchers". They also did a US tour with Bayside, Senses Fail and Balance and Composure and a tour of Japan with H2O. On January 19, 2011, Title Fight signed to SideOneDummy Records and announced they had finished recording their debut full-length, produced by Walter Schreifels and engineered by Will Yip at Studio 4 in Conshohocken, PA. The band will also embark on their first headline tour in 2011 with The Menzingers, Touche Amore, Dead End Path and Shook Ones. The band will release their new album, Shed, on May 3, 2011. On February 10, they released a new song off Shed for free download entitled 27 and Shed's album artwork. On February 23, SideOneDummy posted pre-orders for a new Title Fight 7" called "Flood of '72". The 7" will feature the song from Shed along with an acoustic version of the song, and will be released on April 12. On May 20 it was announced that Title Fight would embark on their first Australian tour with Touché Amoré in September 2011.

[arte-e-homoerotismo]

Henry Rollins após realizar um set com Black Flag, ca. década de 1980.

Henry Rollins

Henry Lawrence Garfield (nascido em 13 de fevereiro de 1961), conhecido profissionalmente como Henry Rollins , é um cantor, escritor, artista de palavra falada , ator, comediante e apresentador americano. Depois de se apresentar na banda de hardcore punk State of Alert em 1980, Rollins liderou a banda de hardcore da Califórnia Black Flag de 1981 a 1986. Após a separação da banda, ele fundou a gravadora e editora 2.13.61 para lançar seus álbuns de palavra falada, e formou a Rollins Band , que excursionou com diversas formações de 1987 a 2003 e em 2006.

Rollins já apresentou vários programas de rádio, como Harmony in My Head no Indie 103 , e programas de televisão como The Henry Rollins Show e 120 Minutes . Ele teve papéis dramáticos recorrentes na segunda temporada de Sons of Anarchy como AJ Weston , nas 2 temporadas finais da série animada The Legend of Korra como Zaheer , e também teve papéis em vários filmes. Ele fez campanha por várias causas políticas nos Estados Unidos, incluindo a promoção dos direitos dos homossexuais , o World Hunger Relief , o West Memphis Three e o fim de todas as guerras . Atualmente ele apresenta um programa de rádio semanal na KCRW , é colunista regular da Rolling Stone Austrália e foi colunista regular do LA Weekly . 

Vida pregressa

Rollins nasceu Henry Lawrence Garfield em Washington, D.C. , em 13 de fevereiro de 1961, filho único de Iris e Paul Garfield. Sua mãe é descendente de irlandeses, e seu pai era de uma família judia . O bisavô paterno de Rollins, Henach Luban, fugiu de Rēzekne , Letônia (então parte do Império Russo ) para os EUA e mudou seu primeiro nome para Henry. Quando Rollins tinha três anos, seus pais se divorciaram e ele foi criado por sua mãe no bairro de Glover Park , em Washington . Quando criança e adolescente, Rollins foi abusado sexualmente, e sofria de depressão e baixa auto-estima. Na quarta série, ele foi diagnosticado com hiperatividade e tomou Ritalina por vários anos para se concentrar durante a escola. 

Rollins frequentou a The Bullis School , então uma escola preparatória exclusivamente masculina em Potomac, Maryland . De acordo com Rollins, a escola o ajudou a desenvolver um senso de disciplina e uma forte ética de trabalho. Foi em Bullis que ele começou a escrever. Após o ensino médio, ele frequentou a American University em Washington por um semestre, mas desistiu em dezembro de 1979. Ele começou a trabalhar em empregos de salário mínimo, incluindo um emprego como mensageiro de amostras de rim no National Institutos de Saúde . Em 1987, ele disse que não via o pai desde os 18 anos, e, em 2019, escreveu: "O que meu pai pensa de mim, ou se ele ainda está vivo, não tenho ideia ." 

Vida pessoal

Visualizações e relacionamentos

Rollins disse que não tem crenças religiosas ou espirituais, embora também não se considere ateu . Ele evitou principalmente drogas recreativas ao longo de sua vida, mas experimentou algumas vezes álcool, cannabis e LSD durante a adolescência e início dos 20 anos. 

Rollins não tem filhos por opção , e diz que não mantém um relacionamento romântico desde os 20 anos. Rollins disse: "Não estou muito interessado em ter alguém com quem prestar contas e ser romântico regularmente. De vez em quando eu acho que quero isso, mas é como segurar a areia. Ela sempre escapa. . Apaixonar-me não me interessa." Solteiro ao longo da vida, Rollins se considera uma pessoa solitária e mantém poucos relacionamentos profundos fora dos profissionais. Um de seus amigos pessoais mais próximos é o músico Ian MacKaye , de quem ele é próximo desde que se conheceram quando crianças. Ele também gosta de uma amizade com o ator William Shatner , que se desenvolveu depois que ele atuou no álbum de Shatner, Has Been .

Depois de quase 40 anos morando em Los Angeles, Rollins mencionou durante sua turnê "Good to see you" que ele havia se mudado para Nashville .

Em entrevista com Jason Tanamor da Zoiks! Online, quando questionado sobre um boato de longa data de que Rollins era homossexual, o cantor disse: "Talvez uma ilusão. Se eu fosse gay, acredite, você saberia." 

[catch-me-hello]

I-Land, Episode 1: Welcome to K-pop Supermax!

Hello, Enhypen fans! Before we start, let’s get something out of the way. Yes, The I-Land is also the name of a wonderfully bad show on Netflix. It comes up every time I try to Google information about the K-pop reality show. The Netflix show was clearly trying to be the next LOST and failed on a bewildering level. Check it out if you like so-bad-it’s-good shows. Alex Pettyfer from Magic Mike is in it.

Moving on. I mentioned that the name of the YouTube channel bringing us this show is “Enhypen ❤ Engene.” Engene is Enhypen’s fandom name. There’s more than one overly detailed explanation of the meaning, so common to K-pop, that I won’t get into right now. Also, a quick apology for the quality of the screen shots we’ll be getting. I’ll try to find screen grabs elsewhere if I can, but we’re working with a YouTube upload here. I’ll do my best to clean them up.

On with the show! We open on scenes of lush green forests and onscreen text about a bird fighting its way out of an egg and having to destroy the egg before joining the world. We then see a huge building in the middle of all this greenery and a man walking inside. His voiceover welcomes us to I-Land, an unknown place completely isolated from the world.

Our host’s name is Namgoong Min. I looked him up – he has an impressive resume. He’s a South Korean actor, director, and screenwriter. He’s been on a long list of shows, won an equally long list of awards for acting and directing, and even hosted SNL Korea in 2016. The K-pop group TVXQ sang at his wedding.

Mr. Namgoong tells us those on the I-Land who dream of being an idol can grow on their own and break out of their eggs. “It’s a perfectly evolved space for survival competition that has been designed for a long time,” he says. We get a screen full of camera views of this place, and wow. I see a gym, a fully-stocked kitchen, lounges, sleeping rooms, and practice rooms. The décor is a bit too cold and sci-fi, though. Maybe install some bright carpet here and there, or put up an accent wall.

The I-Land camera system

Our host tells us there are only two rules in I-Land. Limited time, and one’s own choices. Their own choices will determine their fate. I’m pretty sure that’s true for all humans, but go on. He then says it’s time to meet our coaches. Yes! Let’s see who’s on the celebrity team whipping these trainees into shape.

First up is Bang Si Hyuk. He’s the global producer credited with creating BTS. At first, I think it’s going to be tough to find another coach to match his stature, but then we get introduced to the next one. It’s Rain.

I’ve mentioned Rain before in these recaps. He’s a huge deal. He’s one of the biggest artists in South Korea and has legendary status, kind of like how Prince was and still is to Americans. He’s a singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and producer who has sold millions of albums, won lots of awards, and was named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world in both 2006 and 2011. This show is going hardcore with its celebrity coaches.

Our final coach is Zico, a big name in Korean hip-hop. He debuted as part of the K-pop group Block B, whose songs we’ve seen covered on other survival shows I’ve recapped. He runs his own label, KOZ Entertainment. It looks like this is the last show he filmed before starting his military service.

This is a really impressive trio of coaches, which will probably be intimidating for the 23 trainees we’re about to meet. We get a screen in front of a huge stone egg showing their pictures unfurling on banners. The whole thing looks like something out of The Hunger Games.

May the odds be ever in your favor.

With the introductions and setup over, our show officially begins. The coaches gather in a dark control room with its cold, angular décor. They greet each other and talk excitedly about the days ahead. Their conversation is then interrupted as 37 monitors flicker to life in front of them, showing all the rooms in the I-Land. Our trainees will be monitored from this control room. This is really kind of creepy, but then again, trainees are filmed 24/7 on all the other shows as well. We’ve just never seen those control rooms.

It does gets a little uncomfortable when Bang Si Hyuk says the trainees don’t know about the control room. Given Korea’s laws about filming people, the trainees must have had to sign a mountain of release forms. He tells Rain and Zico that while they’re watching these guys eat, sleep, do laundry, and exercise, they should focus on the guys not as they are now, but on their potential.

The main screen in the center shows them the beautiful pathways outside that cut through the woods, and I just want to flee this room and go out there. Our first unit of trainees are approaching the I-Land. They are very nervous. We get onscreen cards showing their names, but they aren’t translated. The coaches identify one of them as Jake, and we know he is one of the eventual members of Enhypen.

Bang Si Hyuk says he found this Korean-Australian trainee in a worldwide audition. I Googled Jake. He was born in South Korea, but his family moved to Australia when he was nine. He’s only been a trainee for nine months.

Jake and the other two are overwhelmed by the I-Land when they see it, but it looks computer-generated to me. I went to Reddit and found that this building does physically exist. One user found it on Google Earth. It was NOT built for the show, despite what the coaches are telling us. It’s part of CJENM Contents World, part of a huge theme park that was still under construction when this aired. A fan in Korea posted pictures of himself on Instagram standing next to the huge structure. So it’s real, even if it looks fake on the show. In fact, since the Google Earth image shows that the surrounding area was also under construction, it could be the trees that are computer-generated.

Our three trainees enter through the huge rotating door and walk down a hallway that looks like it’s made of steel and mirrors. The coaches watch them approach on the monitors and tell us that all three of them have had the shortest amount of training time. Zico chimes in that early in the training process is when the trainees are the most passionate and less jaded. The unintended implication is, “Just wait ‘til we’re done with them!”

Jake and his teammates reach the end of the hallway and see a huge strange room in front of them.  This doesn’t look like a reality show. It looks like they’re about to have their organs harvested. I’m sorry, but I do not like this building. It feels like a prison.

The glowing floor panels move around in front of them and assemble into a path. The boys make their way across the room, repeating “daebek” (awesome) over and over. They get to the end and sit in the middle of one of the long benches. Large digital counters on the wall click up to three.

Back outside, which feels like a huge breath of fresh air every time we cut to it, we see three more trainees approaching. The coaches watching them on the monitors tell us this is the multicultural unit. Enhypen has a Japanese member, so I wonder if Ni-Ki is part of this unit.

We see Nicholas from Taiwan, Hanbin from Vietnam, and yes, there’s Ni-Ki from Japan. We learn that Ni-Ki has been dancing since he was a child. He’s sixteen years old on this show. He will go on to be the maknae of Enhypen, as well as the main dancer.

This second unit makes its way to the huge room, where the first unit has to squint to see them when they enter. This place is a cavern. The first unit is a bit nervous because they don’t know what honorifics to use. They’re anxiously discussing if they should sit or stand or bow. Jake asks, “Should we shake hands with them?” His teammate Youngbin says, “No, that’s too much.” The social rules in Korea sound like a LOT.

Now we learn that the third member of Jake’s unit is Sunoo, and he’s also in Enhypen! Okay, so we have eyes on Jake, Sunoo, and Ni-Ki so far. The digital counter on the wall jumps to six.

Jake, who’s been raised in Australia, is making every effort to reach out to the second unit. They say hello to each other several times but don’t really know how to get past that, so they start laughing. For all of Korea’s social rules, I don’t think there’s any specific procedure for “K-pop trainees meeting on a survival reality show.” By now, there really should be.

We hear another unit approaching in the hallway. We meet Jaebeom, a songwriter who’s been training for six months. Next is Jimin, who’s been training for eleven months and is currently in a band. Finally, we have 18 year-old Sungchul, a soccer player who’s been training for eight months. It’s tough to realize that they’re all so young and about to experience the heartbreak of being eliminated, since none of them are in Enhypen. They take their seats, and the digital counter goes up to nine.

We’re picking up the pace. The fourth unit approaches. There are just two this time. One is Daniel, the youngest trainee on this show, at age fifteen. He’s been training for a year. He’s Korean American and absolutely adorable when he compares this setup to the Avengers. His sweet nature reminds me of Takuto from Boys Planet.

With him is 19 year-old trainee EJ, who’s been training for eighteen months and was a competitive fencer in middle school. Neither of these boys is in Enhypen, although the show is putting a lot of focus on Daniel. They sit with the others, and the counter goes up to eleven. The floor starts moving again. Instead of just forming a path, it’s now turning into gliding platforms to carry the new arrivals over to the other side of the room. Our fifth unit has arrived. First up is 17 year-old Jungwon, the future Leader of Enhypen. He’s been training for sixteen months and competed in taekwondo for four years. He has a great smile. Back in the control room, Bang Si Hyuk tells Rain and Zico to pay close attention when Jungwon sings later on because he has an amazing voice.

Next is Taeyong, who is seventeen years old and was a child actor for eight years. Finally, we have Yoonwan, age sixteen, who’s been a street performer for two years. They take their seats, and everyone waits for the digital number to go up to fourteen. But it doesn’t. It only goes up to twelve and then stops. The trainees are puzzled. The coaches pretend to be puzzled. (Bang Si Hyuk is the executive producer of this show.) The trainees guess that twelve must be the number of idols that will be in the final group, and given how large some K-pop groups are, that’s a fair assumption.

The sixth unit arrives. We’ve met four future members of Enhypen so far, and I’m eager to meet Heesung, Jay, and Sunghoon. But we’re not meeting them just yet. This group consists of Geonu, Kyungmin, and Jaeho. Jaeho is the first one we’re told has experience in a survival show. Geonu dropped out of high school for his dream but got his GED.

Now we have the 7th unit, consisting of just one person. He’s Japanese, 24 years old, and a marathon athlete who’s been a trainee for two years and eight months. He goes simply by the initial K. When he arrives, the other trainees exclaim at how handsome he is. He has an innocence about him and still looks like a teenager.

Our 8th unit comes in, consisting of two trainees. They were both with Big Hit Entertainment for two years, which is BTS’ label. Here is where we meet future Enhypen members Sunghoon and Jay.

Sunghoon is 19 years old and a 2-year trainee who was a figure skater for eleven years. We see clips of him skating, and he’s graceful and athletic. I can’t wait to see him in the dance competitions.

Jay was born in Seattle and moved to Korea at age nine. (His future bandmate Jake moved from Korea to Australia at the same age. Those two will have a lot to talk about.) Jay is also 19 years old and has been training for almost three years. Now the only future bandmate we have left to meet is main vocalist and center Heeseung.

Sunghoon and Jay sit with the others, and right away we learn that Jay is a nervous talker. “We may not look like it, but we’re very trustworthy people. You’ll see,” he says as soon as his butt hits the bench. While the others are processing that, he looks around and says, “It feels like I’ve eaten a hundred sweet potatoes and then drank a glass of soda.”

Unfortunately, with so many trainees currently seated, there’s not a lot of room to move away from him on the bench. “You talk well,” Jaebeom finally manages in response. Koreans are nothing if not polite.

At least Jay’s gotten the conversation going. They start introducing themselves, and we learn that Youngbin’s been playing basketball for his school team since fourth grade. In the control room, Bang Si Hyuk notices that each unit has an athlete in it. He was the recruitor for this show and didn’t realize it until now.

Unit 9 is just one guy, and now we finally meet Heeseung. He’s 20 years old, also a former Big Hit trainee, and he’s been a trainee for three years and one month. That’s a long time. I’m so glad he makes it into the final group.

We get a confessional with Heeseung, who tells us when he joined Big Hit, the very successful group TXT was just about to debut. He actually trained with them for a while, so it wasn’t easy for him to see them go on to debut without him. It’s a story we’ve been hearing from so many trainees on every single one of these shows, from Shownu on No Mercy to Hyunyeop on Wild Idol and many others after them. I can’t imagine the crushing blow of training with a group and watching them go on to worldwide success without you.

Heeseung tells us his goal here is to debut, and he’ll put his everything into it. We have the advantage of knowing he’ll finally succeed this time. Most trainees say the same thing, and it still doesn’t work out for them.

When Heeseung arrives, his former Big Hit labelmates (and future bandmates) Jay and Sunghoon are excited to see him. The others are in awe because apparently he’s made a name for himself among the trainees. He’s been one of them long enough to have earned a reputation. They are excited to see him in person.

Back in the control room, Bang Si Hyuk tells Rain and Zico that Heeseung can do it all. In K-pop, that’s called an All-Rounder Idol – one who can sing, dance, and rap. I’ve lost count of how many trainees have arrived, but we have at least one more. Our tenth unit is one person. His name is Seon. He’s 22 and has been training the longest out of all the trainees on this show, at four years and ten months. Oof. My stomach hurts knowing he’s not going to make it this time either. Seon tells us that out of all the participants, he’s probably the most desperate one. I can only imagine. As he joins the other trainees, he tells us, “Until we debut, I see them as my competitors.”

We have another single arrival, and everyone is cooing over how adorable he is. Meet 16 year-old Japanese trainee Ta-Ki, who’s been training for ten months. The translation says he’s been doing “locking dancing” for three years. I think it means popping and locking, a style of breakdancing. When the camera zooms in on him, all I can think is, “He’s just a baby.”

In a confessional, we learn that his idol is Suga from BTS. He shows us a picture of him meeting Suga, and I hope he gets to meet him again on this show. Back in the gathering area, the other trainees laugh that he looks like he’s going on a field trip. I really, REALLY hope Ta-Ki gets to prove himself to them before being eliminated.

As the floor moves Ta-Ki closer to the rest of the group, he’s relieved to see fellow Japanese teenage trainee Ni-Ki. They’ve practiced together often and are good friends. OH GREAT. On top of not getting chosen for Enhypen, Ta-Ki will watch his friend to on to debut successfully without him. I need all the Pepto-Bismol.

Finally, all 23 trainees are present and accounted for. The room suddenly glows red, and an alarm sounds. Even the ouside of the building lights up. Lasers form a design on the wall of an egg in a cube. They’re just going to hammer this metaphor into the ground, aren’t they.

An authoritative male voice booms over the PA system. “Dear twenty-three applicants,” it says. “Welcome. This is the stage of I-Land, and this will be the place for you to prove your ability. After the gate opens, you will see the unknown place called I-Land that only existed in our imaginations.”

A wall panel slides open, but we can’t really see anything beyond it. Which is just as well, as the PA voice tells them that all 23 of them can’t go in there. The I-Land only holds twelve people, and who those twelve people are is up to them. The Entry Test is about to begin with the performances these trainees have prepared.

They will assess each other’s performances and vote to decide who gets to stay here in the I-Land. This isn’t an elimination. The other eleven trainees will just have to stay somewhere else, presumably less nice. Honestly, I’d ask to see the other place first. This place creeps me out. I’d happily stay in a tent in the woods instead. We’re already getting a glimpse into where Enhypen’s dark, goth vibe comes from.

The announcer orders the first participant to report to the stage. For all the creepiness of the building, I’m excited to see these performances. It’s up to the group to decide who goes first. After some discussion, a few of them start to stand up, but someone beats them to it, striding confidently to the stage. It’s Seon, the self-described most desperate trainee. He steps onto the moving platform that rises, lifting him above the others.

When the stage is in place, he introduces himself, saying his strengths are Chinese, English, and songwriting. The room goes dark. A spotlight shines on him. The announcer says in English, “Stand by.”

Seon is performing “Lullaby” by GOT7. I will always remember GOT7 as Shownu’s friends from No Mercy who went on to debut without him. They’ve remained friends with him and the rest of Monsta X ever since, even performing together occasionally.

We FINALLY see some happy colors in this place when the stage lights up in beams of blue and purple. Seon is clearly nervous, and I wish he hadn’t gone first. His dance moves are a bit stiff. Nothing flows. I do like his singing, but the dancing is just off.

The other trainees look uncomfortable. No one wants to start the Entry Test by downvoting the guy brave enough to go first. They applaud for him, and then the announcer tells them it’s time to vote. Jimin mutters, “What should we do?” Youngbin agrees, “This is very hard.” Usually there are celebrity judges to do this. Most of these guys have just met, and now they have to deal the blow.

The announcer tells them there’s just one standard for voting. “If Choi Seon deserves to go into the I-Land, then raise your hands.”

This is agonizing. He’s going to see who votes for him and who doesn’t. No one wants to embarrass Seon with no votes. So Geonu raises his hand first, and a few others follow. I didn’t think everyone would vote for him, but that’s what happens. He gets 22 votes because no one wants to embarrass him. He’s voted into the I-Land, even though his performance wasn’t good enough and it takes a spot away from the rest of them.

In the control room, the coaches are caught off guard. They shouldn’t be. Most of these trainees are young and idealistic enough that they don’t want to shoot each other down.

The trainees are aware of the problem. Sungchul says to his teammates, “I think the voting got influenced by each other. It shouldn’t be like this.” Youngbin agrees, saying “Everyone is looking around and raising their hands.” They’re learning a tough lesson. They’re not here to be nice or go with the crowd. They have to vote honestly, no matter what anyone else says.

We’re down to eleven spots left in the I-Land. The impact of that taken spot is really hitting the trainees. Not only is that spot gone, it’s taken by someone who shouldn’t have it. I started off thinking that having the trainees vote was a bad idea. I’ve changed my mind. This is on them. They have to take accountability.

The announcer tells the next performer to approach, and now there’s a mad rush for the stage. Everyone wants to be next before all the spots are gone. They play Rock Paper Scissors for it, and Sunghoon and Jay win. This is the unit of two future Enhypen members, so this should be good.

In the control room, Bang Si Hyuk is also looking forward to this performance. He knows these two and Heeseung well, since they all trained with his label. He affectionately calls Jay opinionated and says his stubbornness can come out on stage sometimes. I wonder how much of that can be chalked up to the American in Jay.

The English words come over the PA: “Stand by.”

The song is “The 7th Sense” by NCT U. And in the split second before they begin, I remember that these votes are for each individual. In units with more than one person, not all of them may get voted in.

Sunghoon and Jay give an incredible performance. It’s passionate and dramatic. I don’t think they’re doing the vocals, but the focus is on the dance. It’s modern dance set to a dark rap song, and they move separately but like two parts of one being. It’s stunning.

The applause this time is way more enthusiastic. In the control room, Rain says, “I can understand why you said Jay is stubborn. Because of his stubbornness, he can have that body line and feel when he dances.” I’m not sure “stubborn” is the correct translation for what he’s trying to say, but I still feel like I get it.

Now it’s time for the trainees to vote, and they have an even bigger problem than before. Youngbin says, “They are better than me. How can I vote?” His fellow trainees know the pain. If they vote honestly, they have to give away two more spots in the I-Land.

The first vote is for Sunghoon. He gets all 21 votes. Now for Jay. Seon doesn’t vote for Jay, which is interesting. Jay still gets enough votes to get in. We’re down to nine spots left.

I’m wondering why the voting isn’t anonymous. It’s clear that several hands are going up after the first two or three hands go up. If the voting had been anonymous, it might have kept Seon from getting in.

Up next, it’s Nicholas from Taiwan, Hanbin from Vietnam, and future Enhypen member Ni-Ki from Japan. They speak to each other in English and to the rest of the trainees in Korean. They will perform “Jopping” by SuperM.

I really wish I could get better screenshots, but the footage starts blurry and just gets worse in action scenes. I can tell you they’re electrifying. They do all of the song – rap, dance, and vocals. I have to wonder how Seon feels watching this. He has to know his performance didn’t measure up to this.

They get enthusiastic applause. Jay and Sunghoon put their heads together and agree that Ni-Ki is the one who stood out. The coaches agree he was the best in the group. When the voting starts, Ni-Ki is the first one up, and the ones who raise their hands do so without hesitation. “Everyone has the same eyes,” says Bang Si Hyuk in the control room, and I know exactly what he means. Ni-Ki makes it into the I-Land by a landslide. Eight spots left.

Now Nicholas is up for the vote. Heeseung raises his hand. For several long, painful seconds, he’s the only one. Trainees start exchanging looks as time is running out. Peer pressure is at work again. Just before time runs out, several other hands go up. Nicholas gets in by only twelve votes. Several trainees do not look happy. We’re down to seven spots.

Now for Hanbin. I have a bad feeling about this. Seven hands go up, but it’s not enough. He’s the first one not to get in and the only one on his team to get this rejection. My heart breaks for him. He looks crushed. And it gets worse. After the performers go back to their seats, white lights go up under the seats of the ones who get voted in. Hanbin’s seat gets lit up in red. Those lights stay on for the rest of the Entry Test. The trainees don’t know the rules yet and think this means he’s being eliminated.

Hanbin is disqualified.

Time for the next performer, and it’s 24 year-old Japanese trainee K. He’s the oldest one on the show, even though he’s only been training half as long as Seon, who’s been training the longest.

Then something weird happens. We don’t get to see K’s performance just yet. We jump ahead to future Enhypen member Heeseung taking the stage, and this performance is really being built up. The coaches start the chatter, saying he’s the one they’re expecting a lot from, especially since he was a Big Hit trainee. In the stage area, Jay and Sunghoon are talking him up to the other trainees. They want him to join them in the I-Land. Other trainees describe him as “legendary,” and Kyungmin says, “He’s definitely going to win the I-Land.”

Heeseung is perfoming “BOSS” by NCT U. He already looks like a star. He’s mesmerizing. At one point, he jumps high, lands, and does a turn so quickly I almost miss it. Human beings shouldn’t be able to move that fast. And he’s singing a demanding vocal part, keeping his voice strong and steady the whole time.

The vote is immediate and nearly unanimous. Even though it costs the rest of them another spot, most of them vote him in. Geonu is one of the holdouts. He says he expected better. I suspect he’s just trying desperately to save as many spots as possible. When Heeseung happily goes back to his seat, Geonu looks away. I think there’s going to be some tension between these two.

We’re down to six spots. Now, suddenly, we’re back to K’s performance. I have no idea why it was edited this way. He’s performing “Danger” by Taemin. I can tell he’s a talented dancer, but I think he’s suffering from the same nerves as Seon. He’s moving so fast, he’s off the beat in places. In the control room, Bang Si Hyuk says, “He’s nervous. He’s actually a much better dancer."

The stage area is silent when K finishes. I think he knows he messed up. Still, hands slowly go up, one by one, and he gets in with sixteen votes.

Five spots left. Good thing this isn’t an elimination ceremony, or I’d be fuming. K is very aware this wasn’t a deserved outcome. He takes his seat and hangs his head.

This is really intense. We have fifteen trainees left fighting for five spots. There may be blood on that stage by the end of this episode.

The next performances are Daniel and EJ. They are going to do a song by Zico. I don’t know if they know he’s one of the coaches. Also, the translators don’t put quotes around the song titles, so instead of being told we’re going to hear “Any Song” by Zico, we’re told they’re doing any song by Zico, which I found surprisingly disrespectful until they were halfway through and I figured it out.

I love this song. It’s a playful dancehall hip hop song, and Daniel and EJ capture its vibe perfectly. As much as I love these two, I don’t want them to get in because we’re still waiting on performances by three future members of Enhypen. I know those three are going to win anyway, but that’s the weird thing about watching these shows even when I know the outcome. They’re still stressful. My neighbors are still side-eyeing me after that whole Wild Idol Stolen Points Screaming Incident.

Daniel and EJ get well-deserved applause. In the control room, Rain isn’t so impressed, saying their performance wasn’t as strong as the others, but he sees potential in EJ. Zico agrees.

The trainees vote. Daniel is up first. He gets voted in, which surprises the coaches. I think the trainees are still feeling badly about not voting Hanbin in, so they’re going to keep voting for people until all the spots are taken. Now for EJ. He also gets voted in. This is getting nuts. Everyone is being way too nice. We’re down to three spots left, and twelve more performers to go. Are they just going to stop the performances when all the spots are taken? The twelve who haven’t performed yet are looking very stressed.

We have three performers up next. Sungchul, Jaebeom, and Jimin. None of whom are in Enhypen. But they could still take those three remaining spots, especially since they’re performing a great song – “Shoot Out” by Monsta X.

They start with one of them high-jumping over the other two. Great visual. But I have particularly high standards when it comes to Monsta X songs. These trainees’ vocals are too weak for this song. They also don’t bring the energy to the choreography. The original dance moves are aggressive, with arm movements like punching the air. The “walker walker walker” movements look threatening when Monsta X does them, like zombies are actually coming at you. These trainees can’t do any of this. They’re just going through the motions.

The performance ends on a limp note, and I’m disheartened by the applause, because it sounds like they’re going to take the last three spots.

The voting begins. Hands start going up. But not enough for Jaebeom and Jimin. Neither one of them gets in. When it comes to Sungchul, the votes are more hesitant, with hands going up and down. But he gets enough votes. We’re down to two spots. At least one future member of Enhypen is not getting in. Everyone is looking anxious, but they keep giving away slots to not-great performances. They only have themselves to blame. All survival reality shows are brutal, but wow.

Our next three are Geonu, Kyungmin, and Jaeho. None are in Enhypen, but I’m ready to see Geonu put his money where his mouth is. He didn’t vote for Heeseung’s amazing performance because he said his standards were higher. Okay, Geonu. Let’s see you meet your own standards. This group is performing “Chained Up” by VIXX.

I’ll give them this – they are really good. The singing is a little weak, but the rapping and dancing are both strong. All three trainees deserve to be voted in, but there are only two spots left, so things are about to get interesting.

Jaeho goes up for the vote first, and his own teammate Geonu raises his hand right there onstage. I will not criticize Geonu anymore. He has my respect. But it’s not enough to get Jaeho into the I-Land. In the end, Kyungmin doesn’t get in either. Only Geonu gets in. And he feels badly about it. He was willing to sacrifice his spot by voting for his own teammates, and in the end, he was the only one who got in. He’s clearly upset, especially since he still thinks this is an elimination ceremony.

One spot left. Our sixteen year-old Japanese trainee Ta-Ki steps up. He’s the one who’s besties with future Enhypen member Ni-Ki. We get a confessional in which he tells us he wanted to be a K-pop star instead of J-pop after seeing a Monsta X video. He wants to debut with Ni-Ki.

Ta-Ki

The song he’s about to perform is one of my absolute favorites – “Monster” by EXO. Already I’m worried. This is a full-on beast idol song, and Ta-Ki is so young and has a sweet, boyish face. It’s not a good sign that when our coaches find out what song he’ll be doing, they burst out laughing. “He’s so cute!” Bang Si Hyuk howls. This is going to be painful.

It’s so cringe. This is a sexually aggressive song with lyrics like “I’ll give you a hidden thrill” and “I’ll flip you over, break you down, and swallow you up.” And it’s being sung by a babyfaced teenager.

The other trainees look uncomfortable. Heeseung tells us, “He’s cute and charming, but in terms of his performance, I think he must improve more.” That’s a very diplomatic way to put it.

Let me put it another way. Baekhyun, the lead vocalist of EXO, changed his appearance drastically in the official music video to match the tone of the song. Baekhyun is in his thirties but looks half his age and has a boyish appearance, so the costume and makeup teams had to transform him so he could credibly sing lyrics like “I’m gonna mess you up.”

I’m bracing myself for this vote. For some reason, he’s being given a chance to state his case first. They play another song called “Funkastic James” by Common Ground, and he demonstrates his locking moves. This is MUCH better and what he should have done in the first place. He’s truly in his element here. The other trainees are dancing along in their seats.

It’s time for the vote, and I can hardly bear to look. The other trainees look anguished. One of them mutters, “I want to raise my hand, but I can’t.”

Then Ni-Ki raises his hand for his friend. I know it’s a bad decision in terms of strategy, but that is a true friend right there. Once his hand goes up, others start raising their hands as well. And then all hands go up. He gets 22 votes. That second chance saved him. I actually get misty-eyed when I see him bow in gratitude and relief.

All the spots are now taken, but the performances go on. Next, we have a team of three: future Enhypen Leader Jungwon and his teammates, Yoonwan and Taeyong. They’re performing “All I Wanna Do” by Jay Park. It’s a smooth-flowing R&B jam, and they dance in perfect synch. They’re confident and energetic. It’s a great performance.

They deserve to go to the I-Land, but all the spots are gone. Again, for some reason, they get to state their case before the voting starts. Yoonwan sings solo song, “Don’t Know You,” by Heize. And he’s completely off key. He’s clearly overcome by nerves. He stops mid-song to clear his throat, but that doesn’t get him back on track. He’s only sixteen. This poor kid. Back in the control room, Rain says Yoonwan chose the wrong song and can’t get the pitch right.

When the song mercifully ends, he gets applause, but he knows. When the voting starts his two teammates raise their hands. A few other hands go up, but he only gets nine votes. He does’t make it in. Neither does Taeyong.

Now Jungwon is up for the vote. He makes it in with 21 votes, but all the spots are gone, so I don’t know how this is going to work. The digital counter on the wall shows negative one. Is someone else going to get kicked out?

We don’t get an answer right now. It’s time for our last three performers. We have future Enhypen members Jake and Sunoo and their teammate Youngbin. They’re performing “Crown” by TXT.

They’re clearly having fun up there, more than any of the performers so far. I guess they figure this early in their trainee careers, and with all the spots already gone, they’ve got nothing to lose. They radiate happiness through the screen. I’m smiling just watching them. The coaches are smiling too.

Time for the vote. They don’t get to appeal, but they don’t need to. It was a performance they can be proud of. But hands aren’t going up at first. Now that we are at negative one slots, trainees who got in are afraid of being eliminated. The ones who got in despite performing poorly are especially nervous.

Heeseung is the first to raise his hand. He may risk losing his spot in the I-Land, but he has to give credit where it’s due. Now I know why one of the comments under this video says, “When Heeseung arrives, bro came to get his members.”

In the end, all three get voted in. Jake gets 13 votes, Sunoo gets 20, and Youngbin 12. We are now down to negative four slots.

The announcer says the Entry Test is over. Those who have the votes may enter through the gate and proceed to the I-Land. A huge panel opens behind them. Are they going to let all sixteen in?

The qualified ones are hesitant to move, not wanting to leave their friends behind. But those friends encourage them to go and hug them goodbye. They still think they’re being eliminated. This looks like the end of most elimination ceremonies we see on these shows.

Geonu, the only one on his team to get voted in, is in tears. Jaeho and Kyungmin practically shove him towards the gate, wishing him luck.

As all sixteen trainees move to the other side of the gate, text on the screen asks, “What will happen to the extra four?” We cut to the coaches, who seem as mystified as we are. (Again, Bang Si Hyuk, executive producer.) Survivial reality shows are NEVER this nice. There’s ALWAYS a catch.

Back in the main stage area, the seven who didn’t make it wait to be sent home. There’s a quiet resignation about them.

We go back to our sixteen I-Landers, who are getting their first glimpse of their new living quarters. Banners unfurl with trainee silhouettes on them. I count only twelve. I have a bad feeling about this. The trainees step into the main room and notice that there are only twelve chairs. Still, they are excited. They must be in denial. They clearly haven’t seen as many of these shows as I have.

The announcer voice tells them the I-Land will provide everything they need. Group and personal practice rooms, a recording studio, a fitness center, a huge kitchen, and bedrooms. All decorated with the warmth and charm of an automobile showroom. Seriously. I hate this place.

Now we get to the ominous part. The announcer tells them the facility is customized only for twelve people, which is the capacity of I-Land. This could not be more clear. The place only holds twelve people. There are sixteen of them. We. Have. A. Problem. The realization is slowly starting to dawn on their faces. Then the announcer says, “Starting now, in order to match the capacity of I-Land, we will execute the next stage.”

The voice tells them if they are sent out of here, they will be “released to the Ground, the space of dropouts.” The trainees don’t like the sound of this, but I have questions. Does the Ground facility have more color? Some plants? Windows? Natural sunlight? Can I go look at it before we execute the next stage?

It looks like we’re about to get answers as we cut to the seven dropouts who are going to the Ground. Right away, they arrive at a place with blue walls, which is already an improvement. They walk down a hallway, telling us they’re sad to be going home. A gate opens at the end of the hallway. My heart leaps to see grass and trees.

They enter another facility. It’s dark but it has windows, greenery, and natural light. The boys tell us it looks like a prison, and from the outside at night it kind of does, but I have to wonder what they’d think if they saw the I-Land.

A screen on the wall lights up, and they see instructions in several languages, clearly meant to set a tone of impending doom. “Dear I-Land dropouts, this is the Ground. Ground is the place where dropouts from I-Land gather, and there is no opportunity to debut while you are in here.”

Right away, even after realizing they haven’t been eliminated after all, these seven are ungrateful little twerps. “This isn’t much better than going home,” says Jimin. Really, Jimin? Seriously? Do you get to remain on this show at your home? Jesus.

He’s not the only one. In voiceovers and confessionals, the others bitch and moan, literally minutes after finding out they get to stay on the show and still maybe have a shot at debuting. I mean, we know they actually DON’T have a shot since none of them are in Enhypen, but STILL.

We cut back to the cold, sterile I-Land. The voice tells them they will have to vote to kick four trainees out and send them to the Ground. They will have two hours to talk among themselves before voting for “dropouts.” They keep using that word like it’s a bad thing. The countdown clock begins.

Now we return to our host, Mr. Namgoong. He tells us that all decisions on this show will be decided by trainee vote. He says that this is a privilege that will help them vote for their own future teammates. We’ll have to wait until next time to find out who gets to stay in the same desolate space that looks like it was decorated by the same team that did the judges’ room on Boys Planet, and who gets to breathe fresh air.

We get one last scene on the I-Land with besties Ni-Ki and Ta-Ki, grabbing drinks in the laboratory masquarading as a kitchen. They practice some dance moves and encourage each other ot keep their spirits up, but Ni-Ki tells us he’s worried that Ta-Ki will be voted out.

We also get to see one of the bedrooms in better detail, and this one doesn’t look so bad. It’s got some purple accent pieces.

But then we suddenly cut to two hours later, in the decision room. The trainees actually get to vote individually and privately instead of in front of everyone else.

And we get a truly surprising moment. Ni-Ki votes to remove his friend Ta-Ki from the I-Land.

I truly did not see that coming. I knew Ta-Ki wouldn’t make it to Enhypen with Ni-Ki, but I didn’t anticipate this betrayal. Especially when there were other candidates who could be voted out with a clean conscience.

Will Ta-Ki find out about this? I  mean, before the show airs? Will he forgive Ni-Ki when he sees the Ground facility offers sunlight-provided Vitamin D and an increased will to live?

We’ll find out next time. See you then!

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