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#enhypen higher than txt it's so OVER#and the worst part. its true that txt has been receiving comparatively lacklustre releases in the past 12 months#like enhypen IS getting better music from the producers 😭 but they only have 2.5 singers in a group of 7 ... txt has like 3/5 ... anyway#also tripleS on top is crazy I've been listening to itzy and aespa so much this yr .. not mad just surprised#the maríassssss yas . well. im an og stan. since 2018 !!!!!!!#z.post
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KPOP FIC RECS
So I recently (like a couple of months ago) read Bowie’s Books by John O’Connell which is a series of essays exploring David Bowie’s list of 100 Books that transformed his life and I thought it was a way to make my own. These are all fics (in some way or another) that have been memorable in many different ways and I hope to share them with you all.
This is also a full on sap train so I thought you should be ready. I’m also weirdly nervous since this feels kind of vulnerable and makes me shy. but haiii
PART ONE | PART TWO | PART THREE | PART FOUR | PART FIVE
1. @hyuckiebabie - Bad Intentions | NCT (discontinued)
Of course, I have to start with this. I have to. I’ve also just learnt that author-nim has since left tumblr. But the writing was beautiful and the connection that Haechan and the MC had with each other was absolutely alluring. God I felt things I have never felt before. This was quite awhile ago and I’m kind of sad I can’t reread it to boost my memory a bit more but I was super excited for every update. But aww I wish you could all read it even though it was discontinued, it still remains very memorable for me.
2. @beom1e - Love Is Not Easy | TXT (completed)
The fic that made me obsess over TXT fics for a very large portion of the year. I read it again and it’s so chaotic and erratic in the best way. I love these boys with all my heart and it was so fun to be able to read it and connect to it. There were different endings that were all really fun. The very first time I was a very big Yeonjun supporter but nowadays I feel a more Beomgyu lean. Hmm, I don’t know. So many options. Can’t forget about Soobin either. The best kind of crossroad ever.
3. @dovechim - That’s Okay That’s Love | BTS (ongoing)
No because I’m frustrated my original comments about this didn’t save. I remember reading this and it was the first time I had read something involving mental health so blatantly and it just felt oddly satisfying. What I liked the most about this fic however was the way that every character was interwoven within the story without the sole purpose of their existence to be a ‘friend’ to the main character and give advice and put some sense into them nor to invoke drama. I liked that they each have their own story and plot and it’s so majestically done that I always have to applaud this story for it.
4. @jayflrt - The A List | ENHYPEN (one-shot)
Ahhh yes, I finally get to talk about this. This was one of the first ENHYPEN fics I read and it definitely helped me stan them to the level I did. I love the ....friendship between the MC and Jay. I love the taste of the whole fic in general - the rich people shit and the drama and the need to just not be made into a total loser by an anonymous source. I’m not even being dramatic but this fic has a taste and it’s absolutely fucking wonderful I’m salivating.
5. @fantasybangtan - Queen Cobra | BTS (ongoing)
One of my utmost favourite writers on Tumblr and in general. I love this story with all my heart and it made me a total * girl. This fic always manages to have a hook on me in more ways than one and I was so excited to see that a chapter has been updated since I last read it. I hope to god you never stop writing. Ever. Such a talented person and a very special one at that. I sound a bit like teachers comments in student reports and I’m sorry. But I hope you feel how sincere I am in my recommendations to read this fic. You have to. Absolute art.
6. @caramellohigh - Not Such A Good Boy | THE BOYZ (ongoing)
This is my favourite depiction of Juyeon, like ever. I remember seeing three times before I actually read it. First it popped up in my dash just randomly, then it was recommended (not specifically to me) but I had been wanting to read a few fics. I thank whatever higher power exists for this fic. I can’t explain myself but like it’s so good. I love the whole golden sweet nice sunshine boy being this person who isn’t actually all that sunny and saintly trope. I don’t know the proper name for it but I loved this. I can’t wait for more chapters such an exciting fic, I couldn’t put this fic down for the life of me. I had a lot to do today but I didn’t do it because I was reading this hahaha best decision ever.
7. @theluckyyyoneee - Antipode | EXO (completed)
OH MY GOD I JUST SAW THERE’S AN UPDATED CHAPTER, I’M GOING TO READ IT NOW. Okay okay I’m going back to writing normally so I don’t look like an idiot, but I love this fic with all my heart. So so warm. I love that Chanyeol is just a literal puppy throughout the fic. God I hope to see this couple again. In any way. I’ll take it. I remember I first read this when Chanyeol went to the military and reading the final chapter when he’s back literally feels like all is right with the world. I adore this couple. And with the risk of sounding cheesy as hell, this story smells of pine and appears like Christmas lights in the night and I think that’s the cutest fucking thing.
8. @jungblue - Future Hearts | BTS (ongoing)
I’ll be honest, before I came to Tumblr I always ignored recommendations for fan fics - simply because I had different tastes to the person giving the recs (they were a bit too much for me) and I just liked that fan fics were just my terrain to freely explore the fics available without in some form being attached to someone else (i was going through some shit obviously). Then this fic showed up and I took a chance on it. Best thing I’ve ever done for myself. I fell in love with writing all over again. I thought of colours differently. Everything. was just so different. I was super invested in the story. I would say it became so definitive of the person I was at eighteen, when life started changing. So thank you author-nim. From your forever fan <3 I hope all is well with you, you deserve the whole world y’know.
9. @sankyeom - Break Your Rules | THE BOYZ (completed)
Okay okay so, I love Sunwoo with my whole heart and one of my favourite tropes is brother’s best friend (disclaimer : it reflects to my life in no shape, way or form but we love a good ol’ forbidden love without the death involved) I first read this on my other account and it’s always one I seek out if I want a little thrill and a happy ending. Also the side characters are so fucking funny, I loved reading them. This fic is the treat your aunty tells you she shouldn’t be giving you but does anyway and you love her with your whole heart. So wonderful. Absolutely wonderful.
10. @chittapornswife - DYNL Club | NCT (ongoing)
A fic I’m forever fond of, I think. I always used to read this whenever I would go to class and it would keep me from having panic attacks. It would always leave me feeling fluffy and energised enough to get through an hour (or longer) class (and it wasn’t like the class was terrible, it just made me anxious.) I always link this fic to good things, or at least like it’s a bridge from being less than okay to recovery which is kind of ironic considering the content. It also has Haechan in it, which I’m thankful for. This story helped build my love for him in a way, I think. I’m truly grateful.
11. @desayunho - Time Of Love | ATEEZ (completed)
Oh my god it was a struggle deciding what fic to use but I decided on this one. It’s so beautiful. Oh my god I loved it. I read ‘Lovefool’ before this one and just knew that I had to hop on this train too. Lovefool blew me away and I knew it would happen with this one too. Absolutely after my own heart. I’m not one for poly fics (not against them either, I just don’t normally read them) but AHHH I’m screaming. The dynamic. The everything. This fic is everything. Thank you and good night. I love San and Wooyoung and ATEEZ AND author-nim, a special place in my heart is reserved for you and your artistry.
12. @ballelino - Wedding Season | STRAY KIDS (completed)
With the risk of sounding absolutely delusional, this fic helped me well and truly realise that I am never ever going to move on from Lee Minho. Like ever. The fic left me feeling very vulnerable but well protected? I don’t know how to form words but... Everything was just perfect. Truly a foundation. It’s a fic I want to read for the first time again for the feelings I felt and the sensations I was going through. Truly a magical ride. I’m not even being sappy - this is me being totally brutally honest. I loved it for lack of better words. You know that question that goes ‘If the words ‘I love you’ didn’t exist what would you use?’...This fic. That’s it. My new love language.
13. @thepixelelf - Hood | THE BOYZ (completed)
This was well and truly a rollercoaster.. god I could remember it. I was on the edge of my seat every update. I loved the whole friendship and the back and forth. Ever since that first chapter it has been a favourite of mine and has remained one of my favourites since then. Also it was literally a year spent together with a fic and I don’t know why but this makes me feel more attached and feel more love for this fic even more. It’s beautiful and it’s literally like cuddling a teddy bear. I don’t know how else to describe it. If I could hug any fic it would be this one. Cause it deserves everyone’s high praises and I want someone to experience reading this fic to experience it and just tell me what they thought and we can go nuts over it.
14. @seokjinsdisciple - Who’s Your Daddy | ATEEZ (ongoing)
What a rollercoaster of events. These ATEEZ fics (not even just this one) has a special place in my heart but I’m here to talk about this one in particular. It’s so incredibly cute and angsty at the same time. Anything you ask for in a fic, you get it practically. It’s everything. It gives me everything. It gives me life. Seventeen chapters in and I've already tried finding a wizard to turn me into a puddle on the floor because I can’t cope. It’s absolutely brilliant. Ahhhh- also one of the authors to open the new door for me in terms of social media aus. I never thought I’d be into them but I really am and a large part is due to author-nim so thank you for this medium of storytelling and doing such a good job every single time. No misses.
15. @aspenwritesstuff - Prove Me Wrong | STRAY KIDS (ongoing)
HOW COULD I NOT INCLUDE THIS. I can’t even remember how I came to read it but I remember reading it and being so hooked the very first chapter. I am also extremely affectionate of you, Aspen. This story and everything about it. I love it. It’s cute and fucking interesting and I’m just so hooked and excited I cannot wait to see how the rest of the story pans out. Like truly amazing. I’m going nuts over just thinking about it. Absolutely wonderful and just truly cute. I don’t know what else to say but it’s so cute. So fucking cute. Ahhhh. Just screaming and yelling and hollering at this point. LIKE YEAH THIS IS ME. THIS IS HOW EXCITED I CAN BE. Can’t wait, Aspen, honestly (take ur time tho <3)
16. @gyukult - We Don’t Usually Hold Hands | SEVENTEEN (one-shot)
So usually whenever I read Mingyu books I’m used to player Mingyu or sugar daddy esque-Mingyu who’s very cool. I’m not hating it. I still most likely would read it. But I never knew how much I needed a fic where I could actually see Mingyu in it and I think it’s perfect. I fell in love with this fic at first read and I think it’s actually changed the trajectory of my life forever. I’m not even being remotely funny. It really has. I don’t know - I loved the humour, I love just how casual the romance was. Like it felt so natural and just so Mingyu I don’t know what else to say without rambling. I feel like this fic is especially for those who don’t necessarily believe in romantic love, for those who do and in love with the idea of love and just everyone in between. So everyone basically. It’s a necessity.
17. @kyufiber - How To Be A Heartbreaker | THE BOYZ (completed)
God, I love this fic so much I don’t know what else to tell you. This is an Eric fic but it felt like more than just that. I’m a Sunwoo girl, have been from the very first video I saw of these guys but everyone just-. Let me tell you how PERFECT this fic is. It went exactly the way I wanted it but every update was a blessing and a gift. Like...is this music? No but I’m honestly always starstruck by this fic. I have no way of formulating proper sentences, it’s amazing. It’s so good. It’s so good. It’s honestly- GOD, especially if you’re an Eric person. This is for you. For all of you actually - read it! I’m begging with my whole chest, my whole soul, everything about me that is me - read it.
18. @starrgaziinggg - Friends With Benefits | STRAY KIDS (ongoing)
I can’t remember exactly remember the 6 W’s of how, where, when I found this fic. But all I remember is that it was a god send during my Minho phase (that is still in fact going, don’t get me wrong). Every new update is so fucking fun for me and definitely has me all up in there. I love this version of Minho. It’s one of my favourites. Absolutely. This fic has been a newfound love of mine and I’ve enjoyed falling in love with it every single chapter and I know that won’t ever change. I’m a bit speechless I don’t know what to say, currently I’m looking at it and I’m so excited to talk about it but all I am right now is a blubbering mess that can’t string two words together to make a single sentence. But I really appreciate this fic and I can’t wait for more updates! <3
19. @wooyunhwa - Kingdom Of Welcome Addiction | ATEEZ (ongoing)
Although it’s been a couple of years since the last update, I am still going to praise and praise this fic as if it’s my sole purpose in life. I love the way the characters are and how there’s a whole world away from everyone else - as if its just the three of them in this demon vs angel love affair. Don’t even get me started on the writing - it’s so beautiful, detailed and I love how humour is incorporated into it. Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. It surprised me so much in such little but significant ways that I think sets apart this fic from others like it. Truly.
20. @yeow6n - boyfriend!haechan tiktok series | NCT (ongoing)
Ahhh my current go-to Haechan fic writer. God, I’m in love. Have you ever felt a connection with someone you haven’t talked to or anything but because you share that one thing you’re in it for life? This is it my friends. This. Every fic I’ve read is a love of mine and I’m so excited to write about it. They’re usually short and sharp but incredibly sweet and it just- it makes loving Donghyuck easier. Honestly author-nim came in at the right time and totally swept me off my feet. In love with it. In love with him. Stan author-nim for good Haechan content. Honestly I feel like calling you bestie which is one hundred percent out of character for me so I won’t - but I just want to let you know that the temptation was there and it was a strong one!
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what happened in the new update??
so basically while i saw a few people say rhythm hive used to be integrated group-wise (i cant confirm/deny that, so i'm taking them at their word--i only started playing when svt was added), it went from being the four separate groups to being like... All Of Them together. no switching between groups (which imo wasnt even tht big of a hassle as someone who started playing for txt alongside svt a few months ago), they're just all together and also you can pull cards for literally All Groups now. so you could literally be playing for like... only bts, and pull an XR for enhypen, and so forth. like, i popped back in to check and there's no way to Only pull cards for a single group now--the card shop states you can only pull for all groups. if you're a multi fan, then i guess that part of the update isnt so bad, but i've seen So many people who only play for one group that don't want cards for other groups since they have no intention of playing those songs.
aside from that, they did a complete overhaul of how songs play. i'm not a game designer, so my knowledge is limited to just what i know as a person who, yknow, plays games, but i feel like the game doesn't give you any kind of time to react when you play? even when you slow down the rate that notes come at you, it feels like they speed up once they get to where you're supposed to hit them. it makes it kinda harder to hit them if ur like me and prefer the harder modes (like i stopped playing easy/normal within months of playing bc i like the challenge of hard mode + max speed). they've also implemented something i've seen in the superstar games where you only have so many notes you can miss before you fail. i think it works better in the superstar games because you don't play the full song in those, just short segments--whereas rhythm hive gives you the option to toggle between playing a full song or playing a short segment. having a health bar, essentially, basically makes it harder to learn a song all the way through. i used to play the chapters for svt before i hit roadblocks, but being able to play through the entire thing helped me get better and get through the harder chapters, y'know? having only so many hits makes it way more frustrating for someone trying to learn the song. games can be challenging, but they still have to be fun, yknow?
also ik it happened to other ppl but uh. i went from being like... level 50-something (maybe higher--im blanking) to being level 16 after the update. it was super jarring and im not sure if they explained why that is--i'd have to go looking.
UR cards don't rly mean shit anymore imo. i and a lot of other ppl on twt who play also expressed frustration that the scoring system seems way more confusing. ive accumulated a ton of cards over the past year to the point where i've hit all XRs for a couple themes in svt, and uh... i barely made an A rank on a song despite that and playing pretty decently throughout the song? like i didnt miss any notes and i still didn't rank that high when i finished the song. i've other ppl have questioned how you're supposed to score super high when they've got way better cards than me bc they've mixed theirs to get the better ones.
also minor thing because you can turn it off, but they did make it on by default that you hear this annoying sound whenever you hit notes in the game. took me back to when i used to play other games and while not awful, it's not what i rly enjoyed. you can turn that off tho, so minor points for that, and i'll admit that the UI is kinda pretty. i miss the old thing, but it doesn't look awful. cards def looked better in the old version tho, i miss how sparkly they were. they just feel kinda boring now.
tl;dr: you can't pull cards for a single group anymore, the scoring system makes sense + they ruined the gameplay by changing it up & adding a health bar system so you have limited misses before you have to restart entirely (or continue playing by paying gems, fuck that noise) + bad default noise that you Can turn off but why did they even put it in the game.
it doesn't feel like someone play tested it tbh like i'm sure Someone would have said "this feels bad to play" in some form. ive only seen a single person enjoy the update, and its purely bc they can trade in cards n whatnot. everyone else i've seen has been pissed to the point of either just saying "i'm done unless they revert it back" or calling other ppl to fully boycott it since its like... a major downgrade in quality.
(also ive seen ppl missing superstar bts and yknow what, cant blame em. superstar games are solid. i have my own gripes with certain aspects of them, but its exclusive to a single game out of the two i play haha)
smaller text bc this got long sorry!!
#daisy.asks#anon#im v v sorry this got v long sdkfhsdf i actually did pull up the game again like i said so tht i could double check a couple things#ultimately... i could forgive a lot of it if the rhythm game aspect was fun#but literally the rhythm game aspect of it is awful. i like challenge in games but like.... this is Bad#one of my moots straight up says shes done w it and im like yeah im just gonna leave the app there on my phone#and if they never change it then idk ill delete it eventually#im saving all my gems n shit in the meantime
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LITTLE THINGS WITH THEM THAT MAKE SENSE <3
pairing : txt x reader
genre : fluff
wc : 550 !!
warnings : mentions of food, and there's kissing :0
song rec : magic - txt ; 5 star : cl
a/n : aa i've been wanting to post this for so long <3 also do lmk if u want an enhypen ver. of this !! it's been a while since i've written so please lmk how this is !! and @mosviqu thank u proofreading this, love <3
yeonjun : grocery shopping past midnight bc you both crave mint choco icecream. gently closing your eyes when he asks you to stay still while he applies mascara on your eyelashes, smiling at you with adoration when you bat your lashes at him. entwining pinkies to keep promises you both made to each other. asking if he could kiss you, just to see the blush adorn your cheeks when you say yes. little kisses on your shoulder just so you know that he appreciates you sm.
(other members below the cut <3)
soobin : stargazing while resting your head on his chest, as he tells you about the different constellations in the night sky. picks up things on the higher shelves so that you don't have to be on your tiptoes. tries to weave in flowers into your braid like the aesthetic pictures you see on pinterest, but he fails miserably and you two collapse, giggling uncontrollably. getting drunk on soju to admire his ears that have now turned red, along with the slurred love confessions. a kiss pressed to your temple, with a declaration of his love for you.
beomgyu : songs that remind him of you, and the way you make him feel, stashed in one playlist, for you to listen when he's away. painting your nails with the utmost concentration and care, while you simply marvel at the sight of this beautiful boy in front of you. handing you hair ties when the wind outside makes both, his and your hair blow while you two sit in the car, enjoying each other's presence. carries you to your bed when you fall asleep while waiting up for him, as he gently pecks your cheeks, promising to be there when you woke up.
taehyun : little post its decorating your side of the bed, your work table and the fridge, leaving messages like 'hi baby, thank you for everything' or 'my love, call me once you're free <3'. adds you to his spotify blend just to see if or not your music tastes are similar; will jump over the moon if y'all are over 80% similar. thread in tiny, pretty beads to make matching bracelets for you, and will smile so proudly when you show it off to your friends. will get all sentimental before a scary roller coaster in the amusement park, expressing how you mean everything to him and you laugh over his cuteness, before he quickly smooches your hands as the ride whizzes off.
hueningkai : lies to you about when he's coming home just so that he can see the surprise and delight in your eyes when he comes home earlier than he told you. eating the cookie batter together rather than baking it; sprinkling flour on each other during the process. splashing water on you whenever you run a bath for him, turning the calm bath session into a water fight. indulges you into the eyes staring contest, will gaze into those eyes of yours that hold so much love for him, even if both your eyes start watering and he eventually wipes off your tears and kisses your eyelids.
© rainbeom, via imkyunies, 2022, all rights reserved.
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ok, hear me out. What if the Joanna rumors, Jennie rumors, and Busan concert are all connected? This theory came to me recently after seeing that J-hope also hung out with paradise group members and the fact that we know now that HYBE will have to pay the cost of busan concert out of pocket. What if all those ties to the chaebol/paradise family are due to a business relationship they are trying to establish in order to get funding? If these business dealings where ever made public, then the TaeJoanna rumors could've got really ugly. People were already calling him a gold digger, so if news of the paradise family actually giving HYBE/BTS money was revealed, then these rumors could have spiraled even worse. There were a lot of antis who stuck themselves to this Joanna rumor in order to ruin his reputation.
If the goal with the Jennie rumors was to eradicate Joanna rumors, then it definitely worked. All accounts that were dedicated to investigating Joanna switched over to investigating Taennie. It's just so convenient that it involves Jennie when she has been rumored in the past to be arranged in PR relationships, and the timing of the leaks definitely also seems very strategic and convenient. Things seemed very fishy since the beginning. For instance, since when have BTS ever been spotted while driving? Why would Tae "accidentally" follow jennie then comment about it? How come the leaks happened while BTS, (who don't benefit from dating rumors,) are on hiatus, and Blackpink, (who do,) are just about to have a comeback? Thats all I have to say, let me know what you think tho.
Okay, anon. Except HYBE's dealings with Paradise group have always been public? They sponsored their online concert back in 2020, BTS did a vlive from one of their hotel rooms. It was practically a glorified ad for them. Tae posed for pictures with some higher ups from Paradise group, and it was a source of pride for Tae stans until TaexJoanna rumors. I'm not even sure why TaexJoanna gained the momentum it did, because even if they hang out together, that too in public, it's no different than what Hobi did recently. They're also the only sponsor(I think) for the Busan concert right now. It's public information, and I doubt they're doing it because they have a soft spot for Tae. That's not how businesses function.
As far as TaexJennie is concerned, BlackPink doesn't need the promo either, anon. Let's take the army goggles off for a second. They're the most popular Korean gg right now, and they didn't even put out as much music as BTS, or your regular Kpop group. A Taekooker friend rightly pointed this out-even if they wanted promo, why would they want it with BTS who are on hiatus, and on the brink of enlistment, and why with Tae of all the members? A mutually beneficial deal would be to pair them off with one of the TxT or Enhypen members. Maybe Kpop has changed over the years, but I'm still skeptical of the idea that an idol, especially a woman, gains anything from a "dating scandal".
And why do y'all hang onto him following her on instagram? lol It was a mistake, it happens, not everything is part of a big conspiracy. You're right, BTS were never spotted while driving, people were told Taennie were in a car/plane together, and they believed it. I don't think there's anything deeper to it at all. Someone on Twitter took everyone for a ride. The only thing it proves is that, non-shippers are just as susceptible to being "delulu" as shippers.
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i checked out enhypen’s given-taken too and tbh i was kinda pleasantly surprised. i expected that it would be another in the long line of boy group debuts that had the same sort of vibe and didnt stick in my head at all.... and like... i mean okay, it kinda was............. but it did that better than a few of the other 2020 bg debuts ive heard hahaha. overall, it’s not something i’ll listen to more, probably, but if i check out more stuff from them in the future i’ll go into it with a bit higher expectations than i would for some of the others. again tho, like, i wasnt blown away or anything. i just felt like more of it was working than i was expecting.
i think my favorite 2020 bg rookie is probably cravity, just because i like their song flame. lol. their debut song was alright, but eh. flame’s kinda neat though. shrug.
i dont hate boy groups lol. it’s just that all the boy groups i like were already pretty well established by the time i got into them, and none of the bgs who have debuted in the time that ive been into kpop stand out to me. not really, anyway. or if they do, i just dont happen to be into them. like i would say that a group like txt does stand out, but they just dont really appeal to me. most of the bg debuts i can think of though... dont really stand out to me. theyre all brooding, dark, bland color palettes... or if theyre energetic songs, then the hiphop in them is noisy in a way that doesnt work as well for me as i wouldve wanted it to, lol. i love a good noisy instrumental, but there’s an art to it. it’s not just something you can tack on to an already-complete song. you have to build the song around it right from the get-go. that’s why your average noisy boy group doesnt compare to a group like nct lol. you cant just remove the noise from an nct song and have the song still work, its integral. you could remove the noisy drop from treasure’s debut song though, or tone down the noise in mcnd’s songs, and they wouldnt have changed that much. you can’t de-noise kick it or punch though lmao. it’s an art.
anyway, where’s all the color? where’s the excitement? where’s the catchiness? when i watch some of these bg music videos, i feel like the reaction they want me to have is to be super attracted to these tall, dark, and handsome boys. the song almost feels like an afterthought sometimes. you could cite a lot of examples where that’s not the case, i know, but still, i get that impression from more songs than i should. i just dont tend to get a lot of personality from these songs. or if i do, it’s the same personality as the others lol. the vibe i get from mcnd’s ice age, treasure’s boy, enhypen’s given taken, cravity’s break all the rules, too’s magnolia, etc... like... they all have differences of course, but you know what i mean right? those are along a similar sort of line and aesthetic. i wouldnt necessarily get any of those songs confused for any of the others, but if all i did was listen to those songs over and over, i would probably feel a little claustrophobic. that’s all i’m saying.
compare them with the girl group debuts of 2020. weeekly’s tag me, cignature’s nun nu nan na, aespa’s black mamba, redsquare’s colorfull, secret number’s who dis, and stayc’s so bad... those songs could not be more different. there’s like a little bit of overlap here and there, and you could attribute some of that to just overall trends in kpop in 2020, but for the most part... not only would i not get any of them confused for the others, but listening to those songs back to back gives maybe too wide a range of vibes, like idk if they would even fit together haha. weeekly tag me and aespa black mamba are like polar opposites.
like, i’m not crazy right? it’s not just that i prefer girl groups to boy groups, it’s also that there’s just more diversity in girl groups. right? or am i just blinded by my preconceived notions?
nobody’s gonna read this lmao. i’m gonna post it anyway cause that’s what this blog is for haha. this is just what my trains of thought are like
#thoughts tag#long post#there are some ideas here that i might take and turn into individual posts... i'll see#i'll refine them more lol#this post is just like a chunk of unrefined ore#and im too lazy
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