#SAME YONGGUK SAME

[tvxcue]

gave in to feeling real things abt bap so i had to follow that with real feelings abt spn. normal things to do.

[ateez-himari]

LXST; RECORD ONE

[NEW UPLOAD FROM ATEEZ]

LISTEN TO 'ADDICT' NOW ON YOUTUBE

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ateez_official_ LXST; solo project

#ATEEZ #애이티즈 #HIMARI #히마리

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donatella_versace Never in my lifetime have I seen someone this hypnotizing 💛You are truly one of a kind, the diamond of this generation

no1likehim hear me out, she could very well be a real life siren because personally if I was out at sea and seeing her out in the water like THIS...idc I'm jumping in ��🏾

mitosglass.es Wait omg she was saying she'd perform a new song later in the tour and that the outfit was dangerous 😰If she comes out in this in Toronto I'm actually gonna lose it, I'll be in shock, you'll never see me again

mochimochimari stop because LUST is the title of this project?! (don't try to hide it, we know) she has insane musical duality bc wdym she's written the most heart wrenching songs but then is gonna sing about wanting to get freaky-

sansatori is this the ATEEZ naked era 🫣first the sleeves magically disappear from their shirts, then the shirts start disappearing on stage, now we have MIN HIMARI coming out of the water like this?? pls i would do anything for this woman to even look at me

himarry.me Mingi pls give me a chance with your girlfriend...he literally stole the most beautiful woman from us how are we supposed to cope now 😭also we won guys, we had to beg her to release her solo project and it was so worth it, we blessed humanity💪

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Industry Reactions

When asked about the industry's current aces in a live broadcast, second generation artist Taeyang responded with this statement; 'The first one that comes to mind is Himari from ATEEZ, people call her the second Hand of Midas for a reason. 'Addict' was created using her voice in various ways instead of relying on instrumentals and it came out like an angel call. It's almost entrancing whenever she sings, almost like a siren song.'

Taemin obviously had to boast about his protegee and posted this on his story; 'From creative direction of this music video to having only her name in the credits, there really is nothing she can't do!❤️I'm so honored to have such a talented artist by my side, go stream this song everyone, quickly!'

Former B.A.P leader Bang Yongguk posted the music video link with this comment underneath; 'i've been listening to this on repeat ever since she sent it to me and it feels like I'm being transported to heaven (even though the lyrics are far from holy ㅋㅋ) her voice really is on a whole other level, it could lead sailors into the water'

Twice leader Jihyo could not seem to stop praising their former trainee; 'I can't believe ATEEZ took this angelic artist from us 🥺The dancing is as mesmerizing as watching a ribbon flow in the wind, the vocals sink deep into the soul, the visuals make you fall in love...I could go on. I'm so proud of you Himie, we all are!'

Netizens Reactions

@/himaswife on X 'If i was a six foot tall rapper with a deep voice hearing this song that was definitely made about me...imagine such a stunning woman singing about how infatuated she is with you 😳 I would kiss and marry her on the spot (i'm not jealous at all why would you think that-)'

@/yeosangiecookie on X 'she definitely chose to do it in English for a reason and she was right, it's so sensual but innocent at the same time that you just can't stop listening to it. i thought it would be provocative from the project title but the lyrics were just suggestive enough to make you think about the possibilities but not picture anything, truly a masterpiece from our maknae as always 🙌'

@/ateenypresent on X 'the way you can tell these lyrics are genuine because it's things we point out every time, especially the "These things I'm thinking when you're looking in my eyes". if you don't notice the way her and Mingi make eye contact you must be blind...look i'm delusional and reaching but yk how in Work he says "ride [with] me"?? and how she said "fuck it i'm still riding"?? 😳'

@/yunhosbuckethat on X 'i NEED to see her performing this live, I don't even care if I have to watch it through tiktoks or a low resolution youtube video. the choreography was so beautiful, i love when she incorporates classic and contemporary stiles into her dance, it just suits her so well. plus imagine how good it would sound echoing in a stadium 🫠'

Min Siblings Updates

Hanzo on Instagram 'My wife woke me up this morning telling me that my sister's new song was so good that she'd been playing on loop for ten minutes now...first of all I'm mad that I didn't get to hear it first. More than anything though I'm so proud of her, 7.3 MILLION views in not even 24 hours for a SOLO project that was announced the day of release is genuinely insane🥹I LOVE YOU MY LITTLE TIGER 💕(I'm so playing this to the whole team before practice, the rest of you GO STREAM IT WHAT ARE YOU DOING'

Yoongi on Weverse 'There are no words to accurately describe how divine my sister's song sounds, it's so delicate yet powerful, I wouldn't be surprised if every speaker in the country starts playing it. Without a doubt I can say that she's one of if not the most talented producer of this generation, who else can manipulate vocals and instrumentals so perfectly as to transport you to another world? Our Hima, you did well, I love you ❤️'

Translated from Korean by Google

[ramenrains]

TW: Death

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Kris' mother and I just got off the phone a few hours ago, and I am heartbroken to announce this, but @blackfairypresident passed away today.

Kris was one of my dearest friends for many years and had endured his fair share of struggles, but I admired his resilience and his willingness to get back up each and every time he was knocked down. Whether he came to visit me in Greenville or we were going to concerts in Atlanta, we always had fun and felt at ease around one another. He had an openness in his heart that was unmatched, a sense of humor that could have you screaming with laughter even in your worst moments, and a passion to help those who had endured the same struggles he himself had faced.

That's why I'm writing this post.

Kris met many of his closest friends online. We provided a safe space for him to be his truest self. As such, he didn't have many ties to his real life on these accounts and kept them separate from the places he added work associates and family.

I didn't want you to be left in the dark. More importantly, Kris wouldn't want you to be either.

More details, including funeral arrangements if Kris' family feels comfortable sharing them, will be forthcoming in the replies or edits to this post. If you need a friend or a shoulder in order to help process this news, feel free to reply here or you can shoot me a dm whenever. I know this is sudden and completely unexpected. I'm still going in and out of shock myself.

Let this serve as an online memorial space in the meantime. Share things you loved about him or fond memories.

Here are a few of mine in pictures:

-When Kris visited me in December of 2022. He scuttled around downtown Greenville taking pictures of whatever he could, and it was adorable.

-The BAP Forever 2018 tour. It was notoriously a shitshow and they were giving free tickets away hand over fist. Kris posed with the extras we had to let people know they could come find us and nab them.

-VAV in Atlanta in early 2020. We were vvip and got to take this photo with the group together.

There were many more times we spent together that I didn't commemorate with photographs, but now I wish I had. The last time he and I were together for Bang Yongguk in 2023, I mentioned he, Jun and I should take group pictures and we collectively forgot. I'm sure I have some on Snapchat on an old phone somewhere, and I'll go digging probably later today.

I love you, Kris, and I'm so sorry this happened the way it did. I know how hard you were fighting for the life you deserved. I love you I love you I love you. I love you. I love you. I'm grateful that this was one of the last things I said to you, so there was never any doubt that's how I felt.

[bapdaydreams]

Thing I can remember Yongguk said/did in the London concert yesterday (20/10/24)

1. He thanked us for always being by his side - said he wouldn't be here without us and then said not to cry as he proceeded to preform all the emotional songs (i.e Journey, Hikikomori, AM 4:44)

2. Said he missed London - said he will try his best to come back with his members

3. Spoke about B.A.P's comeback at which point everyone started to chant B.A.P - he looked so happy

4. Someone was very brave and kept on complementing him (i.e you're so handsome) - he was smiley but also flustured

5. It was someone's birthday! He sang happy birthday to them (along with the rest of us in the crowd) And they got a hat from him...he's too sweet for this world.

6. He just looked so happy! I can't stop staring at the photos I took of him all smiley!!!!

7. Someone gave him the inflated crown!!!! Everyone cheered! (I am sure other Brits will agree when I say...he is the king we want) And then someone passed the UK flag to him - he said he wasn’t sure if it was okay for him to have the flag and the crown on at the same time. Someone screamed it was fine cuz the Queen (they could have said King but at his point my hearing had given out) was 💀 anyway

8. He also used the flag as a head scarf towards the end in his true grandpa form

9. He also said 1 and half hours are not enough for him - someone screamed 3 hours next time and he laughed saying he would need all his members for 3 hours

10. He said he had personally designed the concert tshirt so it would be a great opportunity to buy it now, no pressure though 😂😂

And that is about all I can remember. 😂😂 If anyone else who was there can remember anything else, please do add on (or correct me cuz it all feels like a fever dream and I am also not one to record every second of the concert)

Snapshot was also a bit of a fever dream. I will say that it felt rushed, which I understand since its the end of the night and more snapshot tickets were being sold so more people to get through. Also, it seems a bit...monetary to make fans pay £65 for each individual photo...but that's just me and my opinion. Everyone is free to spend their money as they see fit. I will add, last year I think it was about £60 for snapshot and the staff took more than 1 photo, so you be the judge here.

I also wish they would accept card payment for merch. Those are the only 2 things I can say were a bit of a downer but it's nothing major.

Other than that, it was an amazing night as always. I think I am also getting a little old now since my feet and back started to hurt after a while 😂😂😂😂

10/10 would recommend going to see Yongguk if you haven't already!

[brigidandair]

Special Package - Bang&Jung&Yoo&Moon (B.A.P) BABY 5 Fankit: "Back to the Mato Planet"

Ticket Cards -Yongguk 》 Daehyun -Youngjae 》 Jongup

Today is B.A.P's 13th anniversary, and I've been scanning my BJYM fankit slowly since it arrived a few weeks ago. I cannot be prouder to be a BABY and to have supported them throughout their tumultuous, but wonderful, journey from the boys we knew to the men they have become. It is yet to be seen whether they continue on as Zelo returns and Jongup enlists, but no matter what, I plan to be here to cheer them on all the same. This BABY is always behind you.

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[nugu-heaven]

The one reason I wish I had gotten into Kpop earlier is so that I could've lived through B.A.P's That's My Jam era in real time. We do not appreciate her enough and she was nothing but good to us cause like,,,

Cheeto Youngjae?

Fluffy rainbow hair Daehyun?

Zelo with glasses?

Yongguk in an undercut and low-cuts showing his tattoos?

JONGUP WITH PINK HAIR?

And this all happened in the same era???

[mykpopwire]

exclusive interview: BANG YONGGUK shares moments from 'III' US TOUR 2024, challenges, future plans and more.

Q: Congratulations on completing your ‘III’ The US TOUR 2024! How did you feel to successfully wrapped up a full month of concert?

I want to say thank you so much to the fans who gave me so much inspiration and love. Without them, I couldn't carry out the schedule. It felt like we performed together in every performance.

Q: What was it like during the tour? Any moments that you want to share with fans?

I sang all the songs on my new album live. It was just released, and it was really special that so many people sang it together. These were moments where I felt deeply in my heart how much they loved me and my music.

Q: You’ve been to Europe, Asia, America, almost all over the world. Did you perform differently each time or did you try to convey the same experience?

Usually, I make one chapter of setlist for a tour. I think I naturally take the ending and encore songs according to the atmosphere of each city or country. After a year-long tour, we prepare a new set list from the next year. That's why I think I put a lot of time and thought into making a set list for the tour.

Q: Can you describe the atmosphere and vibe of your tour that will make people want to attend again and again?

It's hard to fill up the entire 2 hours by myself. I think it's a special moment that the fans fill the empty space on the stage together. I'm not a good speaker, so I'm going to sing at least one more song live rather than a comment. I feel like I'm performing together with the fans. I think that creates an atmosphere where my performances become special.

Q: Performing every other day must have been challenging for you. How do you keep your energy and voice healthy throughout the tour?

It's not easy. This time, there were performances that I was not in good condition, and there were moments when I blamed myself. I refrain from going out as much as possible and stay inside the hotel only before the performance. I only take a light walk when I go outside. It's important to save energy and prevent other illnesses. Sometimes, my manager comes to check if I'm alive, and I think it's the only time I've met someone. Unfortunately, that's how I keep myself in good shape and protect myself throughout the tour. (laughs)

Q: What should we look forward to from your next plan?

I'm preparing for a new project in summer, and I've been planning it slowly since the U.S. The moment I came back to Korea after the tour, I haven't had a day off yet.

Q: In the future, when people look back at Bang Yongguk and the music you’ve made, is there a certain way you would like it to be seen or remembered?

I like to hear that Bang Yongguk's music is like Bang Yongguk. If people remember me as an artist who has his own style, regardless of the chart rankings and album sales, I think my career has succeeded just by hearing that. That's why I make music.

Q: To all your fans and listeners who wants to know and learn more about Bang Yongguk, what is the best way for them to do so?

I hope you listen to my first full-length album, "BANGYONGGUK." I think you'll know more about me. And I don't think I'll be able to make an album like that in the future. (laughs)

Listen to Bang Yongguk's "BANGYONGGUK" here!

Q: Thank you so much for spending some time with MY K-POP WIRE! Any last words to your fans?

I would like to express my love and respect to the fans who always give us a lot of love. Please continue to show your interest and support for that way I will show as an artist,  Bang Yongguk. I will be back. Thank you.

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[everythingbap]

🎤 allkpop: [INTERVIEW] Former B.A.P members BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON on reuniting after 7 years and growth: "The timing was right for us this time"

Nearly seven years after concluding their activities as one of the renowned groups that rocked their generation, B.A.P is back in the game, now as BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON, hoping to put a "good closure" for the band's chapter.

Reuniting together several years after parting ways with each other is not an easy feat. Members BANG YONGGUK, JUNG DAE HYUN, YOO YOUNGJAE, and MOON JONG UP have gone their own ways, dropping solo activities here and there. Despite the members' busy schedules, they were able to get back together to work on their long-awaited group record, titled ‘CURTAIN CALL,’ released on August 8th.

This reunion came to fruition thanks to the boys' unwavering enthusiasm, they were able to create this one chance to get back again. During the interview with allkpop, YONGGUK acknowledged the difficulty faced by many idols who used to be in a group but now couldn’t do activities with their fellow members post-disbandment. He hopes that this BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON return can serve as an inspiration and hope to those idols in a way, too.

Two months before the album's release, the former B.A.P members unveiled a teaser for their ‘Man on the moon’ documentary, igniting excitement among the fans and the general public alike. The five-episode (as of writing) documentary showed how YONGGUK, DAE HYUN, YOUNGJAE, and JONG UP were very much hands-on in crafting the album.

“Our last album [‘EGO’] was a bit fizzled out,” JONG UP expressed in the first episode. Now that they're back with ‘CURTAIN CALL,’ DAE HYUN wants to “share this last time with the fans in a really happy and beautiful way.” He said, “We don't know if there's another chance of us being together again, but we hope you will still support us.”

The mini-album boasts 5 tracks, “Love,” “Farewell,” “Gone,” “Stand it all,” and “Way Back,” all of which YONGGUK took part in crafting, from penning to producing them. YOUNGJAE also contributed lyrics to the concluding track, “Way Back.”

They are also set to hold the “last fan-con Asia tour,” which will commence with the two-day fan concert in Seoul on August 17 and 18, followed by their shows in Tokyo, Taipei, and Hong Kong.

To commemorate the group's highly-anticipated comeback, we sat down with BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON to chat about ‘CURTAIN CALL’ and the process behind it, their growth, and more. Check out our exclusive interview with them below!

Shout-out to allkpop:

[Note: YOO YOUNGJAE wasn't able to participate in the interview due to his conflicting schedule. However, he sent a message for allkpop readers and the fans over email.]

You might want to check out our previous exclusive interviews with BANG YONGGUK (2023)(2024) and Moon Jong Up as well.

First of all, congratulations on your long-awaited comeback! What does it mean for you to finally reunite with your fellow B.A.P members? How did you come up and talk amongst yourselves coming back? Was there a little bit of awkwardness when you got to work together after 7 years or did it feel the same?

Jong Up: First of all, we made this comeback for the first time in seven years, so I think that’s why it’s heart fluttering and we’re so excited about it. During those seven years, we had actually been talking about getting together at any time. We asked questions like, “When will we do this again?” “When will we be having a reunion?” I think the timing was right for us this time and we thought that we were finally ready to do something we had been preparing for for a long time.

DAE HYUN: In the process of reuniting, of course, it would be nice to have a lot of laughs and smiles. As we shared our opinions, I think there were definitely some things that became sensitive. I think the reason why that happened is because we had a lot of personal growth as individuals. So, we needed a lot of time to bring those things back together. I think those were the moments that got us talking a lot.

What do you feel about closing this chapter? What have been your favorite moments from that journey? I feel like there’s a little bit of sadness because I know your group was once a big part of your idol life, but I also feel like you are rather happier because you get to be together again. It’s not that every group gets to be reunited after disbanding.

DAE HYUN: We mentioned that we have kind of ended our chapter as B.A.P, but we also want to tell you about another beginning. We’re going to go on our own journey are also looking forward to our future individual endeavors. We don’t know if there’s another chance of us being together again, but we hope that you will like our return with ‘CURTAIN CALL’ and that you will still support us. I want to share this last time with the fans in a really happy and beautiful way. We hope that this album is a good closure for this chapter.

Jong Up: Actually, when I think about the moments that have gone by since we started and now that we’re back together after seven years, I think I always remember a lot of things that I was disappointed with. I wonder if it would have been better if we had done something more like this. These regrettable moments were very memorable, but the reason why I think that we are so lucky to have the opportunity to get together again is that I don't know what to say about those regrettable moments. I feel like I'm actually getting a chance to challenge those things again, so I think I'm blessed to have those moments.

Tell us more about the album ‘CURTAIN CALL.’ What aspects of the album do you think “fill your fans with nostalgia”? In what ways do you think were you able to “showcase your chemistry”?

YONGGUK, you’ve been putting out solo releases and you have also been producing songs for other idols. How does it feel to be able to do that for your group after years?

YONGGUK: I feel like rather than making my own solo album or giving songs to other artist friends, it’s the most enjoyable for me to do work for my group. It’s because I’ve known the members for the longest time. It was easy to understand what each of us could do well. I think making music for our group is the easiest and happiest time to work.

Let’s talk about the songs. How did you find the album preparation, music video shooting, song recording, and all? Was there something that you found hard during the process?

DAE HYUN: First of all, I think it took us quite a long time to decide on the songs, including our title song. The company also edited a lot of songs, and YONGGUK continued to work on them. Ultimately, after a lot of time, the album was filled with such solid songs. I think there are people who probably struggled and went through a lot of hard work in that area. This was especially true for YONGGUK. The recording itself was organized a little quickly. YONGGUK was the one who directed us, he knew our points well, so the recording went very smoothly.

From each of you, I want to hear which track is your personal favorite and why?

DAE HYUN: I like the song called “Love” because it fits my sensibilities so well.

Jong Up: My favorite is the title track “Gone.” The reason is that I think it's the song that best represents us right now and I think it's worthy of the title. That's why I like it.

YONGGUK: For me, I like every single song. I kind of think of every song as a title track.

I watched your documentary on YouTube and you always said that the members hope that this album is something that you can be proud of. So I wanted to ask you that: Are you proud of how it came about? Are you satisfied with the outcome?

DAE HYUN: It’s an album that I’m very proud of, and that’s because it’s produced by YONGGUK. We also had a lot of input and participated with a lot of opinions from the members. And the company also put a lot of effort into making an album of better quality.

Jong Up: It’s an album that we’re proud of, not just because of the quality of the record itself, but also because we've had so many things going on and just the fact that it’s tuned out the way we know it’s going to turn out, I think that’s a testament to a lot of things, that itself proves a lot about ourselves. I think our fans are going to love it as well. I’m very proud of it and I can’t wait to show it to my parents. I feel like they’re going to be proud of it too.

(members laugh)

YONGGUK: You haven't got them to hear it?

Jong Up: Not yet. (laughs)

You said in our interview from 12 years ago that the reason why your fans are attracted to you is because you show a different image compared to other groups. Could you describe to us how unique and different this album and this new era are to you? What do you think still stands out within your group even today?

YONGGUK: I know that there are many idols like us who used to be active in their groups but are now unable to do group activities for some reason. I hope this album will be an album that has some meaning to them as well. And rather than showing or making a new trend, the album is a reflection of our past times. I hope people will listen to it a lot because I think it will be an album they can reminisce about.

Since it’s been over a decade since your debut, how would you describe your growth as an artist? If you have free time, do you look back on your old music, stage performances, videos, and photos, and think to yourself, “Oh, I’ve grown a lot. I’ve matured a lot”?

DAE HYUN: I think the concept of growing up has completely changed since I turned 30. I think in my 20s, I was making myself used to the songs. I was like, "Oh, I'm going to get that into my body and I'm going to get that into my ears. I'm going to grow that way.” But now that I'm in my 30s, I feel like I'm on a journey to find my true self. I think I've tried to create something of my own within myself.

Jong Up: In my case, in the past, I thought, researched, and worried a lot about how I wanted to show myself. But now, I think a little more about what is unique about me and want to show my true self, so that I can be seen better. I think there are things I try to do to show myself in a better light. So, in the past, I worked hard to show what I wanted to show, but now I just show what I can do, the next thing that I can do. I think I've matured a bit in that difference, in putting in effort to show that side of me well.

YONGGUK: I’ve matured a lot. Now, what I want and try to do is to do a lot of meaningful things in my life. I’m so happy that this album is exactly that.

In this album, you also talk about the challenges you faced in the past and express your hope for the future. What in that journey you remember in particular made you the artist and person you are today? What were your biggest takeaways and realizations from that journey?

DAE HYUN: I think I've been able to grow as an artist faster through my members because we're all really hard workers and we're still working hard until now. But I think I've always had a platform or a stepping stone to grow as a musical artist through the members closest to me. And now that I'm around a lot of people, I think I've learned a lot about trust, rhythm, friendship, love, and things like that because there are so many people around me.

YONGGUK: Same for me!

Jong Up: Same!

Following the album release, you’re going to hold two-day shows in Seoul. Congratulations on that! How are you preparing for this? What are you most excited about, and what should fans look forward to this special reunion?

DAE HYUN: It’s the live performance. I think our color as a group is really good, and that’s why many of our existing dans have trusted us and liked our group’s live performances. We will practice focusing on those points when performing live and also while hanging out with the fans at the concert. So, we are practicing as hard as we can every day.

Jong Up: There is a lot of cute and diverse merchandise, and this time, the t-shirts came out so pretty. The designs are really pretty and detailed. I think there will be a lot to enjoy in the concert itself. And the most important thing, as you said, is the performance we put together for the first time in seven years. I wonder if there will be more of our own mood, something a little different now. Actually, I'm looking forward to that too. I don't know how it will turn out... so, shall we have fun together?

We’re looking forward to those! What kind of comments or words would you like to see and hear from your fans after the album release?

YONGGUK: Music now gives us a certain amount of joy when we listen to it, and I hope that this album will be one of those albums that when people listen to it, they will be able to remember something from their childhood and be reminded of how we were when we were young and that they can look back through that.

DAE HYUN: Same!

Jong Up: I love you!

(members laugh)

Do you have anything else to say to allkpop readers and your fans who have long waited for your comeback?

DAE HYUN: First of all, thank you to allkpop who has interviewed us a lot since our debut era. We remember that we did a lot of interviews with allkpop as well before. I hope our fans support us and give us a lot of love especially thank you to all the B.A.B.Yz all over the world and I hope you guys enjoy the album

YOUNGJAE: To all the fans who have waited for a long time, I hope you enjoy what we’ve prepared for you and cherish this time spent together. Thank you and I love you.

[torialefay]

Not us having the same taste in men. My longest standing kpop crush is Jackson wang following with Bang Yongguk. That man is so gorgeous and his voice is insane not to mention he seems like such a good person and I’d trust him and Jackson with my life no questions asked. I’m a Sag so it’s not surprising I have a thing for Aries men and Libra men. Though for some reason I also seem to be insanely attracted to earth and water (Pisces, Scorpio and virgos) sign men. I think it might be bc 2/3 of my big 3 are earth signs tho I don’t think it’d ever last lmao.

idk this yongguk man but here we go... i'm about to have to go down ANOTHER rabbit hole 😭 i don't have time for this whyyyyyy 😭😭

we just have good taste i guess 🤭 PLUS EVEN IF IM NOT A MAN, i'm a pisces w libra moon & an aries stellium SO that's probs why we found each other then hehe <3333

[fadinglights]

continued from here, @gcholdtrops

eva  watches  quietly  as  yongguk's  tall,  broad-shouldered  figure  disappears  from  the  group's  line  of  sight,  a  faint  flutter  of  anticipation  stirring  in  the  pit  of  her  stomach.  quickly,  her  attention  turns  back  to  her  friend,  wrapping  up  the  conversation  they'd  been  having  about  their  respective  projects  and  commitments.  with  a  polite  excuse,  eva  takes  her  leave,  following  the  same  path  yongguk  had  taken  just  moments  ago.  her  heart  races  as  she  discreetly  scans  the  area,  searching  for  any  sign  of  where  he's  escaped  to.  just  as  she's  about  to  give  up,  she's  suddenly  yanked  by  the  wrist  and  pulled  into  a  dimly  lit,  dusty  storage  room.

the  giggles  that  tumble  from  her  ruby  red  lips  are  involuntary  as  yongguk's  mouth  crashes  against  hers  in  a  desperate,  hungry  kiss.  his  wandering  hands  caress  the  curves  of  her  petite  frame  through  the  thin  fabric  of  her  little  black  dress,  effectively  consuming  her  focus  and  drowning  out  all  other  senses.  maybe  it  does  make  her  a  terrible  person  for  her  to  enjoy  their  indulgence  this  much.  but  as  they  slip  away  from  the  chatter  of  their  friends  and  the  ambient  noise  of  the  fancy  restaurant,  eva  allows  the  familiar,  intoxicating  scent  of  yongguk's  cologne  to  envelop  her.  in  a  hushed  whisper,  she  murmurs  against  his  ear.  "thought  i'd  come  check  in  on  you..."  her  body  flush  against  his,  she  can  feel  the  unmistakable  effect  her  actions  have  had  on  him,  his  heartbeat  thundering  in  her  ears.  "...since  it  didn't  sound  like  you  were  doing  too  well."

[khiphop-discussions]

Bang Yongguk "3" album review

Movimiento - It's EDM-ish. I'm not really a fan of this one. There's a lot going on but somehow it's not interesting.

EDIT: When I started listening to "Bad", I realized Younha's voice sounded a bit chipmunk-ish. I know she has a higher-pitched voice but this was a bit much. It turns out that I had my YouTube set to 1.25x speed. I set it to normal and then went back to listen to song number 1. After setting my playback speed to normal. I actually like this song a lot more. It doesn't sound too messy with too much going on now.

Bad ft Younha - OK this one is off to a better start. I think part of that is that I like pop rock/pop punk style songs better than EDM. This one is a bit more concentrated intstrumental wise. It doesn't have too much going on. Younha's voice is really nice. Thank god Younha has a high pitched voice. Even with the speed set too fast, Yongguk's voice is still so deep. I probably never would have noticed the speed.

IXLU (explicit ver) - OK so this one seems like an R&B-ish one from the intro. He's really doing a different style on every single song. I like that! So versatile. I think it works really well! His voice can kinda sound monotone since it's so deep. I think him strategically using the intrumentals throughout this album to create more contrast is a REALLY nice touch. I think I like one the best so far.

Numb - This instrumental reminds me of something DPR Ian would have on one of his albums. I can't really put my finger on what this instrumental is though. Indie? Alternative R&B? I've seen people say that's what Ian's music is? I like how he sings a bit higher pitched on this song.

Buss It Down - This is a complete tone shift from "Numb". He goes back to his signature deep voice and it's just a more hip-hop song. Overall, this song is alright.

IXLU - Same as IXLU (explicit ver).

Overall, I think it's a good album. It's a nice length and has a lot of different types of songs. It never gets boring because he has a different genre for each song. I stil think IXLU is the best song. Followed by either "Numb" or "Bad". I'm leaning more towards "Numb" so I guess it's that one more but as I listen to this album more, I can definitely see it going toward "Bad".

[insolitus-academy]

1x1 fluff plots

☁️ | a sweet reminder [ buttercup ] Muse A finds a song that matches the person they are facing (Muse B) perfectly- and while it is unknown whether muse a and muse b know one another already it doesn't matter. Sometimes something just matches (possibly involving a piano at a small train station if one of them can play the piano). @jiwoo-ia x @jeonjungkook-ia

☁️ | secondhand love [ sunflower ] In a thriftstore Muse A and Muse B meet wanting the same item. There is no way to find another just like this; and after some discussions the owner of the shop throws the two out with the item for free- just figure it out together! @baekhyunx-ia x @leeknow-ia

☁️ | parental authority [ tulips ] After watching some human parents struggle with their kids, Muse A and Muse B discuss the joy or horror of parenthood. Luckily they are then faced with a lost child who they need to bring home together. Show off those parental skills, guys! @yongguk-ia & @ethirdil-ia

☁️ | Baker's delight [ Poppy ] Muse A and Muse B somehow find themselves at a baking TV show and are paired together- don't worry it is a magical show so you don't have to worry about pesky humans. Though, what will you do in this 3 rounds baking show?! @hyungwon-ia x @enchanted-irene-ia

as always, first listed writes the starter!

[queenseowon]

"Colors of Bang Yongguk Tour" Fan Account - Oakland, CA (230616)

It’s been 2 days since I saw Yongguk live and he’s truly been on my mind non-stop for the last 48 hours. :’) 

>>Personal “Origin” Story<< Since B.A.P debuted and were active during my high school and college years, unfortunately I never had the money (or time) to be able to attend any of their concerts. When I saw that Yongguk was going on tour, I didn’t know what to think -- I’ve been in and out of my “kpop phase” for the last 12 years, and the only group that I consistently stanned throughout that time was BTS. All of my friends are either newer kpop fans or strictly girl group fans so I knew I’d be going to this concert alone, but ultimately I knew it wouldn’t be a big deal as I’ve gone solo to many concerts in the past. I saw the (shockingly) low price of the ticket and the venue being so nostalgic (I partied a decent amount at The New Parish pre-COVID lol) so I bought my ticket happily in May. The excitement did nothing but grow overtime.

I’ve been thinking about how many BABYz used to write fan accounts during fan signings/concerts waaay back in the day (if you were on Tumblr during 2012-2014, you’ll know what I mean). I remember being a teenager discovering kpop for the first time, having B.A.P be the first group where I started stanning since debut, learned every member’s name, kept up with releases on the daily, had Yongguk become my first “ult bias” (before I even knew what that was) and “fan’d” my heart out every comeback on Tumblr. I wanted to write a fan account to remember this concert but also hopefully share it with other long-time BABYz who are feeling nostalgic!

>>Going solo to the concert<< As (somewhat) expected, I met some amazing people in line as well as inside the venue who were also attending the concert solo! For me, I love hearing about how others got into stanning a certain musician or group as well as their favorite(s) song(s). As someone who didn’t grow up with other “kpop friends”, it felt so surreal to think that there were others like me 10+ years ago fully enjoying the same music, and having that musician tie everyone together now one decade later. Sometimes I get anxious in crowds and especially with strangers, but I did not feel that way for even a minute before, during, and after the concert. Maybe it’s a mix of the Bay Area/California and long-time BABY vibes. (Also fun sidenote: some people and I were comparing our tattoos in line and we said “Okay now it’s time for Yongguk to do a tattoo tour. Show the chest piece pls” -- So when Yongguk came out in that button-up shirt with only two buttons buttoned and his chest tattoo on full display… I need y’all to know we manifested that for everyone’s benefit. 😩🫡)

>>REACTION TO THE CONCERT & SONGS<< I’m not sure how long people were lined up for, but I arrived around 5PM (doors opened at 6PM and the concert started at 7PM) and I ended up standing to the right of the stage (Yongguk’s left) in the second/third-ish row right next to the speakers with an amazing up close view the entire night. (In hindsight, I should have remembered to bring my ear plugs because I’m not as young as I used to be and should probably take better care of my eardrums and hearing lol). Also, as I mentioned before, I knew the venue relatively well so I knew to go to the side closer to the stage rather than standing several rows back in the middle even if it meant having not as wide of a view of the stage. The person next to me and I were super excited because our angle meant we were going to be able to see the minute Yongguk appeared from off stage and onto the stage. 

Although normally I do not listen to the setlist of artists before their concerts, I hadn’t listened to Yongguk consistently in years so I did look up the setlist and made my own Spotify playlist to get myself hyped up and ready to sing along. As soon as Yongguk came out, I feel like I metaphorically blacked out for the first couple songs (GMT, Up, Race) because I did not remember those performances until I watched others’ fancams. I think I came to my senses during “Rain on Me” because that is THE twerk anthem. The sex appeal and confidence from him from the start of the concert (and especially during “Rain on Me”) was no joke. I feel like my jaw was probably embarrassingly dropped wide open for all of the first songs. There’s also something feral that awakes inside me everytime he says “you never fucking know” and the chorus of “UFO” starts then his voice DROPS a register as he starts rapping and hearing that live??? I was transported to another dimension.

When he started singing “Hikikomori” then went into “I Remember” I think it was then I realized he was doing this tour for us -- for the fans and the BABYz who have been here the whole time (or at least a very long time). As I’m writing this now and reflecting, everything he said during his ments/talks was him just continuously thanking us, telling us how much he loves us, and saying how it’s been “such a long time”. I literally could choke up thinking about it right now how he’s waited just as long as we have.

Yongguk asked the audience to put their phones down so he could make eye contact with every person. And like someone said, “when Bang Yongguk tells you to do something, you do it no questions asked.” Then he started singing “Screwed Up” while literally looking at every corner of the venue, balcony, floor, sidestage -- literally my delulu mind was convinced he was staring and flirting with me too. I lost the “IDGAF if this man notices me” war right then and there. (I have yet to find a fancam of “Screwed Up”, which is fair because he told us to put our phones down, but if anyone has a video of him literally making flirty eyes to the entire audience, PLEASE send it to me.) 

Right after “Screwed Up”, he goes into “Green” and at the end said something similar to “I wrote Green so I could sing it with all of my fans one day, so thank you for singing along with me.” and I just about sobbed. 

By “Ride or Die” and “YA” he is fully body rolling everywhere on stage, flirting with every single person in the audience, and everyone is losing their minds (including me).

Also at some point during the show he started sending so many air kisses to everyone. He also would be (seemingly) speechless in between sets and just repeated “wow… woah…” and kept showing his gummy smile 😭 The cheers were so loud inside the venue sometimes my ears were ringing just from the crowd singing and screaming so I wonder if he was in awe or wasn’t expecting that? (Even though he deserves all the love!)

Then at some point the crowd started chanting “take it off” (meaning his shirt that was truly barely hanging onto him) and he gets SHY and kept asking “Why?” -- I just don’t understand how someone can go from biting his shirt, flirting with the entire audience, body rolling nonstop on stage, to a completely genuine “I’m so shy” cute smiley lil baby. He was so cute I could barely process him going from rapping his lungs out to “uwu vibes” in the matter of seconds and the only single thought my single braincell had was “so cute so cute so cute”. Yongguk is truly the duality of mankind. (He did eventually give one more ab flash [in addition to his “tattoo sticker” promo shirt lifting] so you can find that photo floating around on social media.)

He threw water (from bottles he drank out of) into the crowd twice during “OFF” and “YAMAKAZI” and I have never been happier to be blessed with holy water. I think “OFF” is my favorite hype song in recent years so I absolutely loved hearing that live -- despite it being toward the second half of the show, his energy never stopped and the crowd’s energy also kept getting more and more hyped.

Towards the end Yongguk said, “Although tonight is the last U.S. stop for the tour, it’s not a goodbye. I promise to come back… I’ve said this all tour, but as much as you all love me, please also love yourself.” Before starting “Orange Drive”, Yongguk dedicated the song to his fans and his grandfather in heaven. Then during the encore, alongside the usual “Xie Xie” and “See You Later” he also sang “Ride or Die” one more time and did a lot of fanservice. 

His marketing worked because all the merch was soldout after the show, but I was able to snag the "tattoo sticker" sheet just like he suggested :') -- I am lowkey glad I was unable to get a meet & greet ticket because I feel like I was already internally combusting at the thought of having to meet him and take a selfie after the concert, so if it actually happened I probably would've externally exploded.

ALSO -- This man’s stamina is no joke though because he really kept going for a full 1.5 hours and jumping around on stage with minimal “ments/talking” in between songs. If this hadn’t been the last stop on his tour, I would have definitely considered attending another stop. If I had known how amazing of a performer he was and how great the energy would be to hear everything live (from him and the crowd), I would’ve balled out and gone to the LA stop the day before.

>>FUTURE?<< Yongguk promised he would release another album in the future and go on tour once again. Though none of us know when that will be, I know I will wait with anticipation for this experience to happen again (and again if he and/or other B.A.P members decide to tour). The combined elements of a small venue, love from BABYz and Yongguk, and seeing someone I feel like grew up alongside me is something that I won’t ever have the right words to describe, but can only feel. Thank you for taking the time to read my reflections and ramblings~

If you want to be mutuals, I’m on twitter @ queenseowon <3

[yongguk-ia]

Hissing Neighbor || A&Y

The keys rattled as he threw them across to the chair of his living room or as he looked to call is his catch-all. The chair was piled with clothing, jackets, and even a book or two that Yongguk bought weeks ago swearing he was going to read them. He’ll get around to it eventually. It had been a long day at the orphanage and all he wanted to do was lounge on his sofa for hours until it was time for bed so he could wake up and do it all over again in the morning. He loved his job but it was tiring chasing after kids all day. Slipping off his shoes at the door and throwing his coat in the same direction as his keys he sighed making his way into the kitchen. Just one beer before bed. He promised himself. 

Slamming the edge of the bottle against the counter, hearing the satisfying hiss and then a pop of the beer opening. Taking a sip just made him sigh yet again, the cold bitter liquid refreshing him instantly. ‘Okay maybe two beers tonight’ He deserved it. 

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the movement of a brown blob, turning his attention to it he saw a large brown roach scurrying from out from under his fridge. “Oh hell no” Setting his beer down he grumbled to himself as he walked back out of his kitchen. He knew exactly where the fuckers were coming from. While he was a bit messy guy, dirty he was not, and living on the streets he knew all about the creatures but the one crawling around on his floor was larger than he had ever seen before. 

Leaving his apartment he walked straight over to next door to his new neighbors. “Hey! Are you home?” The base in his voice vibrated in baritone as he raised his voice. Was he assuming yes but It was a new neighbor it had to be coming from them because he never had a roach problem before and he wasn’t about to start now. 

@alastair-ia

[bloomette]

My 1st week back at work is DONE

Me: BYE KIDS !!!! I'm leaving 👋🏻👋🏻

Boy: KISSS KISSSSS !!!!!

Me: okaaaaay *accept 2 kisses on cheeks*

3 other kids: HUGGGGS *jumps on me for kisses and hugs*

Me: 🥹🥹

Colleague: I hope you'll have the same this weekend from your favorite korean boy😏😏

Me literally 🧍🏼‍♀️: w...what ?????

Her: YOUR DATE 🙄

Me: ah 😶

I'm so delulu I thought she was talking about Yongguk (🤣🤣 i mean TECHNICALLY he IS my favorite korean boy) and I was wondering how could that happen this weekend (not that I would reject that idea 🤣)

[stealinghoneyfrombees]

FAVE K-TUNES OF 2024

(In order of artist, then release) # 구공탄 (90TAN) - 탕탕탕 TANG TANG TANG A A.C.E - My Girl aespa - Supernova aespa - Armageddon aespa - Set The Tone aespa - Whiplash aespa - Flights, not Feelings aespa - Flowers AKMU - Hero ALL(H)OURS - SHOCK ARTMS - Birth ARTMS - Flower Rhythm ARTMS - Virtual Angel ATEEZ - WORK B BAD VILLAIN - HURRICANE BAEKHYUN - Good Morning BAEKHYUN - Pineapple Slice BAEKHYUN - Truth Be Told BANG YONGGUK - MOVIMIENTO Billlie - 기억사탕 remembrance candy Billlie - trampoline Billlie - BTTB (Back to the Basics) C CHUNGHA - I'm Ready CHUNGHA ft. Hongjong - EENIE MEENIE CHUNGHA - Algorithm CHUU - Honeybee CSR 첫사랑 - Pretty mob D DEAN ft. FKJ - NASA DIAWINGS - Like a river flow DPR ARTIC ft. DPR IAN - Do or Die DPR ARTIC ft. The Deep - Dream Dreamcatcher - JUSTICE E EVERGLOW - ZOMBIE F fromis_9 - Supersonic FTISLAND - BURN IT FTISLAND - Serious G (G)I-DLE - Wife (G)I-DLE - Super Lady (G)I-DLE - Revenge (G)I-DLE - Vision GEMINI ft. GIRIBOY, KWACA - Miles Away Gyeongri - Cherry H Hui ft. KWON EUNBI - Easy dance HWIYOUNG - IT IS LOVE ♥ HYOLYN - Wait I ILLIT - My World ILLIT - Magnetic ILLIT - Midnight Fiction ILLIT - Cherish (My Love) ILLIT - Tick-Tack IRENE - Like A Flower IRENE - Calling Me Back IRENE - Strawberry Silhouette ITZY - UNTOUCHABLE ITZY - Mr. Vampire ITZY - Imaginary Friend IU - Love wins all IU - 홀씨 Holssi IVE - 해야 HEYA IVE - Accendio IVE - Blue Heart J Jamie - Bad Luck K Kep1er - Shooting Star Kep1er - Flowers, Flutter, Your heart Kep1er - TIPI TAP KISS OF LIFE - Sticky L LE SSERAFIM - EASY LE SSERAFIM - Smart LE SSERAFIM - We got so much LE SSERAFIM - CRAZY LE SSERAFIM - 1-800-hot-n-fun LOOSSEMBLE - Girls' Night LOOSSEMBLE - TTYL LOOSSEMBLE - Cotton Candy LOOSSEMBLE - Confessions M MINHO - CALL BACK N NCT 127 - 삐그덕 Walk NCT DREAM - Smoothie NCT WISH - WISH NewJeans - Supernatural NewJeans - Right Now NewJeans - How Sweet NewJeans - Bubble Gum NMIXX - Soñar (Breaker) NMIXX - DASH NMIXX - Run For Roses NMIXX - BOOM NMIXX - Passionfruit NMIXX - See that? NMIXX ft. Kid Milli - SICKUHH O OH MY GIRL - Classified ONEW - 만세 Yay R Red Velvet - Cosmic Red Velvet - Last Drop Red Velvet - Bubble RESCENE - YoYo RESCENE - UhUh RESCENE - Lucky you RESCENE - LOVE ATTACK RESCENE - Pinball RIIZE - Impossible Ryu Sujeong - T-Shirt S SEVENTEEN - Spell SEVENTEEN - Eyes on you SEVENTEEN - Candy SF9 - Don't Worry, Be Happy SF9 - 그냥 Just SISTAR19 - NO MORE (MA BOY) STAYC - Cheeky Icy Thang STAYC - GPT T TAEMIN - Sexy In The Air TAEMIN - Crush TAEMIN - Deja Vu TAEYEON - Heaven TEN - Water TEN - Dangerous The Deep, Tade Dust - Love Is... The Deep - NPC TRI.BE - Diamond tripleS - Girls Never Die tripleS - 가시권 Heart Raider TWICE - I GOT YOU TWICE - ONE SPARK TWICE - RUSH TWICE - BLOOM TWICE - YOU GET ME TWICE ft. Megan Thee Stallion - Strategy TOMORROW X TOGETHER - Deja Vu V VIVIZ - Shhh! VIVIZ - Full Moon VIVIZ - Hypnotize W WENDY - Wish You Hell WENDY - His Car Isn't Yours WENDY - Better Judgement WENDY - Vermilion WHEEIN - coco water WOOAH - BLUSH WOOAH - POM POM POM X Xdinary Heroes ft. Yoon Do Hyun - iNSTEAD! xikers - Red Sun Y YUNSEOKCHEOL TRIO - 너와 나는 같은 걸 보고 있었어 You and I had seen the same thing YUGYEOM - LA SOL MI YUQI - Could It Be YVES ft. Lil Cherry - LOOP YVES - DIORAMA YVES - Viola YVES - Gone Girl