#IU in chicago

[gudakdalee]

i know this is a long shot, given im not on tumblr much anymore, BUTTTT

is anyone interested in seeing IU tomorrow night (7/25) at allstate arena in rosemont, IL???

I need to sell my ticket, bc i sadly cannot go (never imagined it would happen to me TT nuuuu IU)

[babylion]

[kim-ruzek]

i think i must be only person who is happy al is not around. he was not a good man. he helped voight with all his crimes and cheated on his wife. idc he was undercover. he was not a good man and not a good influence. adam would not be man he is today if he was still being influenced by al and voight. adam still has lot of respect and love for voight but they are not as close anymore. not the way voight is with jay or hailey. only man who has been good influence on adam is kev. adam is the man he is today because of mack, kim, kev.

Don't come into my inbox with this Al slander.

I can see why someone might not like him (I mean there are times I wanna reach into the scream and hit his head upside) but I cannot see how someone could DENY the affect that man had on Adam. Al is all about family, loyalty and - most importantly - loving your kid.

Also lol, Adam is CLOSER to Voight now then he was before, pre-Al dying. They all are, tbf.

[butterflygemini]

hyukoh touring again and they have australia dates i can feel them announcing us dates they want to come to the us so baaaaaad

[wormdebut]

13 for the wrapped game, also, you're wonderful and talented. as if spotify wrapped itself wasn't already great, now we get new worm words from it, hell Y E A H

Oh BOY LEX. Do I have a MESS of a Blurb for YOU. #13 on my Spotify Wrapped is Barbie & Ken by Scene Queen and Set It Off. Enjoy whatever this is.

——

"Eddie!" Chrissy squeals over the radio bluetooth and Eddie can't help the smile that break across his face.

"Hey Chris! How's my best girl?" Eddie hadn't seen his best friend in months. She had gone off to IU and Eddie had stayed in Chicago working on a tattoo apprenticeship.

They had both been so busy, Eddie with his work and Chrissy was busy with college and--well Chrissy had apparently went a gotten herself involved with a metal band? Eddie was very confused about the specifics, but he had finally gotten some time off and Chrissy's band had a gig in Indianapolis tonight so, they were making a vacation of it.

"I'm so excited you're coming tonight! The band is so excited to meet you! Even though they've seen pictures, they are convinced I made you up!" Chrissy giggles and Eddie laughs with her.

"Yeah, I'm sure they think I'm a garbage best friend, but I'm gonna be the loudest motherfucker there, I swear to god. First round after the shows on me!"

Chrissy keeps laughing. "I'm glad you said it, cause Stevie was already telling everybody that my imaginary best friend had the honors of first round anyway."

Chrissy had told Eddie about Stevie. Going on, and on about her. 'Stevie is a fucking musical genius.' 'You won't believe what Stevie came up with today.' 'God, I can't wait for you and Stevie to meet, you guys are gonna hit it off immediately.' He was glad that Chrissy had found a girlfriend, she deserves the best, but Eddie would have to lay it on think when he met this Stevie chick. Make sure that she takes care of his girl.

Chrissy was a raging lesbian and Eddie was Kinsey six gay, but they were platonic soulmates until death and Stevie is gonna have to know that Eddie will kill for Chrissy Cunningham.

The bar was fucking packed. Christ. Eddie should be jealous. Before he had started tattooing he had always wanted to play music, but, shit. He was just fucking proud of Chrissy.

After he had kicked back of few shots of whiskey he was able to push his way up to the front of the crowd just as the stage lights started going haywire. The crowd was yelling and Eddie lost his shit when Chrissy came strutting out in a hot pink skater dress and chunk black doc martens. Her hair was pulled into ridiculously perky pigtails. How this was going to be a metal performance Eddie was very unsure, but he was excited as fuck to see her in anyway.

"Hiya Indy!" Chrissy yells. Eddie yells back with the audience and Chrissy squeals in the mic when she sees Eddie cheering for her. "Hi Eds!" She runs up grabbing his hand and Eddie laughs, squeezing her hand quickly, before she pulls away. "I'm Chrissy Cunningham and me and my band Versailles are super excited to be back here. Well, without further ado my boys are gonna come out here and we'll get this party started huh?"

The crowd goes wild and Eddie watches as three men come running out. There's a drummer, a bassist, and a guitarist. Eddie is stoked as hell. Watching as Chrissy hypes up the band. He hears someone in the crowd yell "Where's Steve?"

Chirssy ears perk up. "Stevie? Oh I'm sure Stevie's around here somewhere let me just--" She pulls out a hot pink flip phone. Eddie lets out a loud laugh as he recognizes the damn thing as Chrissy's first phone, from seventh grade. His laughter is cut short as a dial tone starts playing over the speakers

It's a bit.

"Hi Stevie! I--I mean Ken…Um…Are you free right now? I have a song that I need you on. Like now?" Chrissy speaks into the microphone, and the crowd zeroes in on Chrissy as she 'calls' for Stevie. Eddie is so busy being impressed with his best friends stage presence he almost misses the smoke show that comes running out from stage right.

He's pretty sure he should pick his fucking jaw up from the floor. The man has on the tightest jeans Eddie has ever seen tucked into clunky combat boots, framing his ass…quite nicely. His hair is styled far too perfect for a metal show, but Eddie is not complaining. The kicker though, is the hot pink tactical vest he has on over his shirtless, very hairy--fuck--chest. Is this a concert or is this one of Eddie's fucked up sexual fantasies?

Eddie snaps his mouth shut, eyes wide as he stares at Chrissy and…Stevie.

Oh Shit.

Eddie watches as Stevie--Steve--the source of Eddie's very confused boner right now--whatever the hell his name is--pulls the flip phone out of her hand and leans into the mic.

They both smile right at Eddie. He swears he sees Chrissy wink.

"Let's Party."

Eddie is both entertained and internally tormented throughout the rest of the show. Chrissy knew exactly what she was doing, forgetting to mention that Stevie was a) A man and b) exactly Eddie's fucking type.

Eddie liked pretty boys, and apparently this pretty boy knew how to scream, which--that was--that was doing for Eddie.

Throughout the show Eddie picked up that Chrissy did a fair amount of clean vocals and Steve did a mix between cleans and screaming. Versailles as a whole was actually pretty good, but Eddie was going to have to apologize to Chrissy, because he only had eyes for Steve.

Should he be embarrassed for popping a boner at his apparently metalheaded best friends show? Probably, but--he was not. Steve was fucking hot.

He was also a fucking menace. He kept running up to Eddie, grabbing at his hands, leaning down to scream in his fucking face, and Chrissy, when she caught him doing it, just smirked.

Eddie was gonna kill her.

Eddie leaned against the bar, waiting as the crowd around Versailles died down and spread out. He caught Chrissy's eye as she hopped off the stage running up to Eddie at full speed. She jumped into his arms, "Eddieee!"

Eddie huffed out a laugh. "You have so much explaining to do." He whispered into her ear.

Chrissy just laughed as Eddie set her down, smiling from ear to ear. "Yeah, and I think you owe a pretty boy a drink."

[joshiji-darlingyuyuno]

❛ there was something 'bout you— that now i can't remember —it's the same damn thing that made my heart surrender —and i miss you on a train— i miss you in the morning— i never know what to think about— i think about you ❜ ⚝

NANA MIYAZAKI ⊹ ⠀࣪⠀୨୧ ₊‧ ͙⋆

୨୧ ₊‧ ͙⋆ ᯓ ( basic )

KOREAN BIRTH NAME ᯓ na mirinae ( 나 미리내 )

JAPANESE BIRTH NAMEᯓ nana miyazaki ( 宮﨑菜々 )

STATUS ᯓ kpop-western artist — director of MRN Music Labels

ETHICITY ᯓ korean-japanese

PLACE OF BIRTH ᯓ chicago, illinois

NICKNAMEᯓ nana-nuna ( 나나누나 ) (which is fun to say) | nana-ring ( 나나링 )

BIRTH YEAR ᯓ 1997 (27yr)

DEBUT ᯓ 2008 — present (in western & korean media) + 2018 with ateez

MAIN FACE CLAIM ᯓ irene, karina, winter, rose

KOREAN VOCAL CLAIMᯓ wendy, iu, d.o (vocal tone)

RAP CLAIM ᯓ dami, suga

DANCE CLAIMᯓ jhope, suzuka, seulgi, chungha, karina, winter, jihyo

JAPANESE VOCAL CLAIMᯓ ado & suzuka (atarashii gakko)

ENGLISH VOCAL CLAIMᯓ (skill wise & vocal tone) kelly clarkson and adele, chappell roan

REPRESENTATIVE EMOJISᯓ 🌌 & 🍎

SOCIAL MEDIAᯓ @ nanamilkywae

(a pun on milkyway, which is her korean name's meaning "mirinae".= milkyway. its written 'nana-milky way' but could also be 'nan ('I' in korean) a milkyway = I, a milky way which then means, Im a milkyway could also be or 'I am mirinae)

BRAND AMBASSADORᯓ graff, patek philippe, brunello cucinelli, alexandar mcqueen

PARTNER (PRIVATE)ᯓ jeong yunho

୨୧ ₊‧ ͙⋆ ᯓ ( trivia )

ᯓ nana's birth name 'mirinae' is very rare, and also is three syllables instead of the common two-syllable names, 'mirinae' means milky way in korean

ᯓ MRN Music Labels is the parent company of KQ entertainment, of which nana is the director of, but she is a shareholder in KQ

ᯓ she was born and raised between chicago and osaka

ᯓ nicknamed nation's first love and industry's siren

ᯓ she debuted in the western market with "oops i did it again" and she debuted in the korean market with "into the new world" at the end of 2008 at 12 years old

ᯓ she appeared on 'we got married' in 2015 with BTS's Jin

ᯓ she had a cameo on the kids tv show 'bluey'

ᯓ because she is a western artist and a kpop artist, she is technically the first kpop act to perform at coachella and nfl half time show and superbowl half time show and the grammys

ᯓ teaser of her western discography: toxic, last christmas, what was i made for, vida la vida, no surprises, labour, americano, espresso, skyfall, die with a smile, apt., etc.

ᯓ she is apart of the 'yapper line' in ateez (coined by international atiny), the yapper line includes; nana and wooyoung. and their honorable mention is jjoongrami

ᯓ members always comment that she sulks and pouts alot, and atiny have coined 'nana tantrums' because she stomps and throws tantrums alot, which coins her the nickname '큐 (kyu- imitates her pouting) for instance she'll sulk if she notices atiny mention other idols or celebrities, her and hongjoong are the leaders of the jealousy club

ᯓ she is chronically known in the kpop fandom for being literally everywhere, she is apart of that line, which includes jackson, mark, lee youngji, but because of this, fans say she embodies the quote 'i accidently became too important at work... im miserable.'

ᯓ she is the 'wacky' idol, she is among idols such as booseoksoon, beomgyu, jaemin, jin, btob (in general), baekhyun, lee youngji, seungmin, etc.

ᯓ known as 'the perfect all kill idol' as she had her first perfect all kill in less than 24 hours, and has the record for the most perfect all kill songs

ᯓ nana is a big eater, and has a really quick metabolism, she funnily enough eats slow but eats alot, she eats about 3 servings, she can eat more when really hungry

ᯓ nana's aniteez character is a japanese sable and is named 'miringo' because her childhood nickname is nana-ring, because it is a combination of her name 'mirinae' and ringo (apple in japanese)

ᯓ therefore, nana's symbol is an apple, and every comeback has a different styled apple illustration or it would be a game for every comeback to find an apple in her music videos or photobook like an easteregg, or sometimes the apple would be the main focal point

ᯓ she is classically trained in ballet, japanese whistle arrow (kyudo/ kabura-ya) and plays the organ, shes performed the part of giselle in the ballet show of the same name, and also performed “the dying swan"

ᯓ her fandoms name is "cosmos" ( 코스모스 ) in reference to her name meaning milky way

hiii soo im finally going to start uploading this project since ive uploaded alot on 'kwon suin'. Ive been working on 'nana' at the same time i was with suin so i hope u'll like this project, but keep in mind nana and suin arent in the same universe since some things overlap soooo

[callmesaebi]

PROFILE.

YOO SAEBI is a fictional south korean singer and songwriter under SUGAR BEATS, a sub-label of HOUSE OF DELICACY.

saebi made her solo debut on may 14, 2013 with her first mini album, HAVEN under source music. her debut was an instant hit, dubbing her as the nation's daughter and iu's younger sister.

after the scandal that took a huge hit for source music in 2014, saebi's contract was terminated and let go from the agency. for years, she worked as a busker and ran a youtube channel to make ends for the debt that was given to her after her dismissal.

in 2018, she joined the survival show, PRODUCE 48 and ranked first, giving her the center position in IZ*ONE. throughout the years promoting as an iz*one member, saebi's popularity only continued to ascend, making her the most popular member.

after iz*one has disbanded, many companies were offering contracts to saebi, wanting them under her agency. but, she signed with house of delicacy, being the first artist under the company.

saebi re-debuted at the end of 2021, re-releasing her debut album as "2021" versions of her songs and released her first full album, CALL ME SAEBI.

BASICS!

stage name: saebi (세이비)

full name: yoo saebi (유세비)

date of birth: march 14, 1998 zodiac: pisces chinese zodiac: tiger

place of birth: chicago, illinois (gold coast region) hometown: chicago, illinois (gold coast region)

ethnicity: asian nationality: korean-american

personality (mbti): ESFJ (consul)

PHYSICAL!

height:

blood type: B-

face claim: jung jinsol (artms)

CAREER!

occupation: singer & songwriter

company: sugar beats (house of delicacy) former company: bighit music (2010 - 2012), source music (2013 - 2014)

training period: 2010 - 2013, february - may 2018

former group: iz*one

survival show: produce 48 final rank: 1st

[doueverwonder]

whats your headcanon for wtt indiana :o

i know nothing about your guys but im genuinely interested lmao

:O thank u for asking

(if u were curious this is the guy who does the skits)

Obvious one out of the way first, he is autistic, NASCAR is his special interest, sorry.

Like he has drivers stats memorized, will unprompted tell you every single difference between a late model, super late model, and pro late model stock car, has shelves of those collectable toy cars, the only time you can hear him get actually angry is when arguing with Florida and Alabama about Daytona vs Talladega vs Indy.

Ends up in the middle of fights a lot, like he is the only reason Ohio & Michigan and Illinois & Wisconsin haven't murdered each other in cold blood yet.

While I do think for most of his existence he was a farmer since the 1970's whenever he had a job outside of state things it was probably working in steel mills. Indiana has been the top producer since 1977, and even now is responsible for a 4th of all steel productions in the US.

one of the WORST people when it comes to telling people they need to talk about their emotions but won't talk about his.

vague sibling bonds with Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin going back to Illinois Country/Upper Louisiana then Northwest Territory.

(^ not saying they all feel that way about it but Indy does)

Chicago Cubs fan but would die before admitting it, still has beef with Maryland over the Colts, still convinced IU is going to be number one in basketball again someday.

Religion wise he is definitely Christian, probably Independent Baptist.

Outside of his region I think he gets along pretty well with most of the south, and then northwest (?) so like Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, maybe Utah.

I do however think he is kinda wary around the 13 going all the way back to the French-Indian war, when he was French territory that was given to Britain along with Canada. It hasn't really been a problem for awhile but it does come up occasionally.

[adventuresinwonderlust]

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday is on location in Chicago 😆 I came to see IU [amazing!] and she said we slayed. You can't tell me she didn't get that from Yoongi!

August is right around the corner and I hope it brings great things for you. Have a good week and enjoy the Olympics!

Happy Monday!! Oh wow! The show must have been so amazing!! How fun!! I am glad you got to see her live!!

I've definitely been enjoying the Olympics, so much talent! 😍 Have you been watching? I hope August brings you lots of love and prosperity as well! Big hugs to you!! 💞💞

[minafeu]

My personal hc on what everyone in the choir listens to because I have a really versitile music taste:

Ocean:She would like aritists like Marina(she adores elctra heart and the family jewels), Penelope Scott and Taylor Swift. Her favorite songs are Right Where You Left Me and Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift.

Noel:He loves every single song from chicago. He also adores Gaga and Taylor. Would kill to play someone in phantom of the opera. Favorite song is all that jazz.

Mischa: Of course loves mackelmore but also enjoys tyler the creator. Cries to Ukrainian folk music when he reads angst at 3 am. Favorite song is Karma by Taylor swift.

Ricky: he sometimes just straight listens to thoes one hour of silence interupted by vidoes and has multiple of them opened at once. His favorite artists are Lemon Demon(same king), Toby Fox and Will Wood. Also listens to music from The Owl House, Star VS the Force of Evil, and Steven Universe. Favorite song is Touch Tone Telephone by Lemon Demon.

Jane Doe/Penny Lamb: Her top 5 on spotify wrapped were Melanie Martinez, Lana Del Rey, Fleetwood Mac, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. Favorite song is Rhiannnon by Fleetwood Mac(my twin @eumeliafeu has a playlist on her spotify for Jane if your interested)

And last but not least, Constance Blackwood: She listens to Kpop(like twice, Red Velvet, IU, ITZY, BTS, Got7, and IKON), ABBA, and her fair share of Melanie and Taylor to. Her favorite songs are Waterloo by ABBA and Midnight Rain by Taylor Swift.

I reposted this post with talias music taste along with playlists for everyone(some are not made yet but will be there when made)

[hagbrigade]

if anyone careS how my day is going IU sold out in atlanta and dc and chicago in 14 minutes no i do not have tickets

[lesbianslovebts]

I'm looking forward to your reviews on their individual albums/music etc

Okay, I will tell you as long as everyone promises to be nice!

First, I want to be upfront with the fact that I do not have the technical knowledge required to critique their individual singing or songwriting skills in depth, so this is not that kind of review. However, I believe that people should actively engage with art, be it music, painting, or writing, at whatever level of expertise they may have, rather than consume it mindlessly. The following are my personal opinions and observations as a fan since 2015. I will focus mainly on their Chapter Two individual works, but I will also reference their previous solo and group work. And as a friendly reminder, the members of BTS are not above criticism as artists or as people.

"Indigo" by RM

If I had to use one word to describe this album, I would use "growth." More specifically, I would classify the transition from "RM" to "mono." as linear growth, and the transition from "mono." to "Indigo" as exponential growth. This is a project that Namjoon worked on for several years, which is apparent by the way each song is like a chapter of the same overarching story. The diverse genres and moods depict the ups and downs of life really well, and listening to the entire album in one sitting is a cathartic experience for me.

When I first saw the tracklist and noticed how many other artists were featured, I was nervous because a lot of BTS' collaborations feel like forcing a puzzle piece into a spot where it doesn't fit. What I mean by that is, they either cut out a chunk of the original song or insert a blank space and then fill it with a clipping of what sounds like an entirely different song. A substitution rather than a collaboration, if you will. However, that was not the case here. I think Namjoon did an excellent job of blending his own sound, style, and emotion with that of the other artists.

The only thing that I actively disliked on this album is the beat in "Change pt.2" from about 0:49 to 1:00. It's grating on the ear, which might have been intentional given the content of the song, but it isn't pleasant to listen to, and I cringe every time I hear it. As for a favorite, I can't really choose, but I think the objective number of replays would point to "Lonely."

"The Astronaut" by Jin

This one is an outlier because it's only one song, but I will discuss it just the same. I really liked Seokjin's voice in this one. I don't know the official terms, but it's lower and less breathy than usual. To me, that makes his voice sound warmer. Overall, this was a soothing song that left me wanting more when he gets back. I am waiting (im)patiently.

P.S. I know people tend to love or hate Coldplay. I don't listen to them or know anything about them as people, so the fact that this was cowritten by them doesn't really factor into my opinion of the song, if that makes sense.

"D-DAY" by Agust D

The amount of money I spent to see him live in Chicago should tell you how much I liked this album. Similar to what I said about Namjoon above, there's tangible growth from his mixtapes "Agust D" and "D-2" to his studio album "D-DAY." It's to be expected that experience will improve the craft, of course, but I still have to say it.

Yoongi is my favorite composer of BTS, by far. "Interlude: Dawn" and "Snooze" give me goosebumps every time I listen time them. Also, I love it when he uses traditional instruments like the haegeum. There's just something about the emotions he conveys in his tone, lyrics and melody that made this album a nonstop repeat for me.

My complaints are few and small. The autotune gets to be too much in the song "D-Day," and I'm not crazy about "People Pt. 2." Personally, I am not a fan of IU's voice. I have nothing against her, by any means, and I know she can sing, but I prefer women with deep, husky voices. And for the life of me, I can't figure out what her part means. I'm guessing this was a direct translation from Korean that didn't really...well, translate.

"Jack in the Box" by j-hope

When I first watched the MV for "More," I stimmed for joy. I was rocking, flapping, and squealing. I braved Lollapalooza as an autistic person, surrounded by a hundred thousand people in the summer heat, wearing the denim jacket I painted and an N95 mask to hear this man live. Hoseok's personality shone through in the concept, the MVs, the music, and the lyrics. He burst out of the box to show who he is as an artist. Perhaps I am (Hobi-)biased, but I don't have much else to say other than that I love this album, and I'm excited to hear more from him in the future.

"FACE" by Jimin

"Set Me Free Pt. 2" was the first single that was released, and it thoroughly crushed my hopes for the rest of the mini album. Though I liked the melody of the chorus, the 9 repetitions of "set me free-e-e" left a lot to be desired lyrically. I think he was trying to portray the desperation he felt by repeating the phrase, but his voice didn't show a progression in emotion as he continued through the chorus. For comparison, in Rage Against the Machine's "Killing in the Name Of," the last line "fuck you, I won't do what you tell me" is repeated 16 times, but the way it starts as a murmur and builds up to a scream is powerful; it hits you in the chest. "Set Me Free Pt. 2" didn't have that effect. Also, the autotune in the middle when he "raps" is awful. I saw people on here reaching to explain why the autotune wasn't actually that bad, but...it just doesn't sound good. And him saying "fuck all your opps"? Yikes.

The other single "Like Crazy" was much better and more in line with what I was expecting. Rarely do I like any of the excessive remixes they put out, but the deep house one is actually good. I liked the music video, too. But unfortunately, the mud on his hand after all that bathroom imagery was a...shitty decision. Overall, I don't go out of my way to listen to any of the songs but "Like Crazy" and "Letter," which is my favorite.

"Layo(v)er" by V

I was underwhelmed by this mini album. I expected R&B and jazz from him, and I think his voice suits those genres well, but none of the songs had a particularly strong impact on me. I would say I like "Love Me Again" the most, but it doesn't even compare to "Singularity" and "Stigma" for me. I have to be in a specific mood to listen to slow music in general, so the odds were stacked against this album from the beginning.

"Golden" by Jung Kook

This album was the biggest disappointment I have ever felt as a fan. Honestly, I didn't think it could get any worse than "Permission to Dance," but I was wrong. Before I continue, I feel like I need to offer some context on my general opinion of BTS' music from 2020 onward before I get too deep into the weeds. So let me start with that.

A lot of people think BTS peaked before or during the "Wings" era and sold out with the release of "DNA." I am not one of those people. Most of my favorite BTS songs come from the "Love Yourself" and the "Map of the Soul" eras. There are songs that tug on my heartstrings, songs that give me energy, and songs that are inextricably tied to certain memories from college and my first job. This was when I felt like I was changing and growing in a positive way thanks to BTS' message and music.

That changed with Covid-19. I loved "Map of the Soul: 7" and had tickets to see BTS in Chicago, but then the concert was postponed. Later, it was canceled. Half a year into the pandemic, BTS released "Dynamite" as a fun summer song to lift everyone's spirits. It was their first all-English song, which might've had more global appeal due to the number of people who speak English as a first language, second language, or lingua franca. Personally, I don't hate "Dynamite," but I do hate what it led to.

This was their first Billboard #1. It succeeded far beyond anyone's expectations, and I was proud of them for that. I was glad that more people were checking out their music because BTS is one of my main special interests. However, a lot of what followed felt like an attempt to recreate the success of "Dynamite" rather than an effort to grow as artists. Whether that desire for numbers came from the company or from BTS themselves, I'll never know. All I can say is, I'm glad DynaButterPTD did not get a Grammy. Let's continue.

"BE" came next, and if I had to describe it in a word, I would say "homemade." BTS were more involved in this album than any other, including the concept, the album design, the photoshoots, the music video, and the songs. Because of that, the overall vibe was different, and combined with the effects of the pandemic, the album gave me the feeling that the members of BTS were struggling with who they were as a group, as artists, and as people.

This continued into "Butter" and "PTD," two more all-English songs, and various collaborations of the puzzle-piece-that-doesn't-fit variety I mentioned above. It was an identity crisis. I can't think of another way to describe it. Eventually, BTS decided for themselves that they had to take a step back, spend some time alone, and regroup later. I was both sad and relieved to hear the news. Releasing "PROOF" was a good way to look back on what they'd accomplished so far and put an end to Chapter 1.

That brings us to Chapter 2. More specifically, "Golden." Now, I love Jungkook. Spend 5 minutes scrolling through my blog, and that much will be obvious. But this album was not it for me. First, I want to make it clear that the members of BTS can sing in whatever language they so choose. Having said that, I do tend to prefer their songs that are entirely in Korean or are a mixture of Korean and English. Why? Emotion.

BTS' all-English songs tend to be written by other people, and those people tend to be the ones who write the same bland, unoriginal songs for overrated American/Canadian/British pop singers. Although Jungkook sings the English lyrics of this album with excellent pronunciation and technique, it doesn't have the magnitude of emotion in songs that he participated in writing, such as "Your Eyes Tell," which is in Japanese and English.

I don't know a lot about song credits, but I've noticed the following pattern: the more the members' names show up in the credits, the more I like the song. Looking at the credits for Golden? Jungkook's name isn't listed on a single song. That isn't necessarily a bad thing. A lot of wonderful singers all around the world can take a song that is given to them and make it their own by contributing their own talent, their own voice. But frankly, Jungkook didn't do that with these songs. I didn't want to say it, but...these are Justin Bieber songs. Especially "Too Sad to Dance," which is nearly indistinguishable from Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself."

On episode 21 of Suchwita, Jungkook said he recorded five songs in a week, which amounted to one song per day in a 3-hour session, give or take. Yoongi said that was a sign of unbelievable growth, and for comparison, Taehyung said it takes him 3 days to record one song. If I remember correctly, Namjoon worked on "Indigo" for 3 years. So, it's really no wonder why this album is the music equivalent of fast fashion.

I've already talked about how much I hated "Seven" (the song and the MV) in other posts, I can't do it again. Jack Harlow's part in "3D" makes me gag. I can't take the lyrics for "Shotglass of Tears" seriously. I mean, "she the life of the party...42 in her body...tell me, am I ever gon' feel again?" Yikes! "Closer" is generic runway music. "Yes or No" is tolerable. The only song I really liked is "Standing Next to You." I'm just disappointed. I don't have anything else to say.

[babylion]

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Suga and Halsey Surprise Fans with Epic Collaboration at LA Concert

K-pop star Min 'Suga' Yoon-gi, a beloved member of BTS known for his rapping skills, thrilled his fans at the LA stop of his global 'Suga Agust D' tour by bringing out renowned American singer-songwriter Halsey as a special surprise during the event's concluding day on May 14, 2023. The memorable event denoted the initial instance that Suga and Halsey co-performed their song 'Suga's Interlude' from 2020, which can be found on Halsey's album 'Manic.' The Kia Forum shared a video that displayed the pair's performance on Twitter, highlighting their musical harmony and rapport. https://twitter.com/thekiaforum/status/1657956054691647493?ref_src=twsrctfwtwcamptweetembedtwterm1657956054691647493twgr10a35c9ec147c1076ed026a30768764bbaedd410twcons1_&ref_url=httpswww.hindustantimes.comentertainmentmusicsuga-surprises-fans-with-halsey-collaboration-during-suga-agust-d-world-tour-in-la-101684167171644.html During the event, as the melody of 'Suga's Interlude' echoed through the venue, the 'Without Me' vocalist's passionate words filled the air, "I've been trying all my life / To separate the time / In between the having it all and giving it up, yeah." The audience burst with enthusiasm. Later, at the conclusion of the tune, the BTS celebrity and the American heartthrob experienced a joyous moment, laughing and embracing each other before Halsey gracefully departed the stage. The 'Bad at Love' artist has now joined the list of guest performers on Suga's worldwide tour. MAX had previously graced the stage during the second night of Suga's Los Angeles shows. MAX had previously collaborated with the South Korean artist on 'Blueberry Eyes' and 'Burn It,' adding an additional layer of excitement and musical diversity to the live performances. The skilled Korean MC began his solo tour with a stunning inaugural show in New York, followed by triumphant gigs in New Jersey and Chicago. After a duo of upcoming performances in Oakland, the talented rapper will travel to Jakarta, Singapore, and other Asian metropolises for the tour's second phase later this month. Suga debuts his highly anticipated album, 'D-DAY,' which was officially released on April 21, with his worldwide 'Suga | Agust D' tour in full swing. The album also includes stunning collaborations with recognized artists including the South Korean singer-songwriter IU, the late Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, and The Rose singer Woosung. Additionally, the album features a stellar music video for the lead single 'Haegeum.' The sudden emergence of Halsey during Suga's global tour has undeniably left admirers amazed, applauding the fusion of their abilities and the dynamic environment formed by their collaboration. Read the full article

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Gonna be real

This is how most of America is.

Illinois is considered a blue state

But this is how Illinois actually voted

Big Blue Space is obviously Chicago, but the others are either

1. Dominantly American African counties

2. Locations of big Universities (NIU, IU, and SIU-C)

3. Not sure (like Rock Island and Peoria)

The other red spaces are about as white as a sheet of paper and contain a lot of boomers.

The only reason Illinois is thriving is because of these blue areas. Go almost anywhere else in the state and you will be met with blatant racism (Specifically the Southeast. Southeast Illinois is filled with racists and Trump lovers)

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Who's Here?

There are two other Indiana Gimmick blogs but neither have been active in a year so. Hi. All u need to know about me is;

It/its pronouns

if you look at my family tree long enough I'm a 5th gen Hoosier.

I've lived here my whole life.

We did move to Michigan when I was nine for like six months but we got better.

I might live in a conservative state but I am not.

people who moved here from Illinois please learn how to drive your fucking cars. we're happy to have you but learn to drive please.

Ask me about the origins of the word Hoosier and/or general Indiana history.

I am the only person in the state of Indiana who likes living in Indiana, true fact.

blog title is a quote from an article in the Chicago Tribune written by Charles Leroux on Jan. 30th 2007. Pinned post title is bc of the theory that the word hoosier came from people way back when yelling "who's here?" when walking up to a cabin to keep themselves from being shot.

i'm not actually a bobby knight apologist idk shit about him besides the fact that he's from Ohio originally, died last year, coached IUs basketball team, and threw a chair.

I don't have much going on in my life but also a lot going on so i'm open to interactions but might not always respond