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lesbiancarat · 3 years

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PREACH IT!! SAY IT LOUDER FOR TH3 PEOPLE IN THE BACK!! *stands up and claps*

Just your comment, please I want to tattoo that entire response on my forehead so people could understand some stuff fjshdhsh. I very much agree with everything you have said, like I do think the bighit deal was more so with the help of say with western connections (which again does NOT mean pledis could have done this without bighit. They clearly could but I saw a theory on a YouTube comment where someone said they focused on the core fanbase aka in Korea which is their main market and it paid off imo) from helping with buisness side of things like we do have merch to buy directly (which I have my opinion on some merch ideas like why the fudge is bighit selling us water!? Bro you thought that worked with bts doesn't mean it will with seventeen) which wasn't common in the past or being able to film concerts with ease during the pandemic. Bighit clearly acknowledges that seventeen is a monster group in their own right I mean as you said, they break records and are 2nd behind bighits own group. They are EXTEMELY big in Japan. They are their own song makers, bang pd confirmed this when pleids was first announced in a press video so the fact people brush all of their achievements and statements because why, their streaming numbers are low?

And oohh such an interesting point as well! Very much i think the current mindset of kpop fans (or at least some) is that streaming is what equals success which to some degree, yes but as you said, many ignore the casual side of listening. People that find the song due to it being viral for whatever reason, a fancam getting popular like in the cass of hani from exid or whatever reason. Dwc is a great example and I saw those comments under their recent performance of that song and it makes me proud that the boys have a song like that. That it has its own "fanbase" quote on quote with how well loved that song simply is and well known. You don't have to have fans doing crazy streaming to be considered "popular", I mean I could give more examples but I don't wanna make this too long nor cause unwanted fandrama lol. Those casual listeners are extremely important and powerful I mean brave girls is a great recent example of that I think! It very much does seem like that when looking at the views, its mainly the core fanbase which isn't bad nor should we feel bad for not having crazy numbers. They seem more organic if that makes sense? Plus I agree, we can stream and can explain how it works, clearing up confusion about it like no emojis don't take down views and yes youtube does take away views but that is due to it making sure it isn't bots only viewing the video. Explaining that streaming should be done with a chill mindset and its ok if you don't stream. But hey, maybe we're too weird of fans to think like this fjajdjajs.

But some few updates! Seventeen is back on Instagram, fully everyone is posting away. Makes me happy hehe m, a bit funny it took so long for them to comeback but am happy nonetheless. The interactions that seungkwan does makes me super soft. Seventeen are also back with doing proper promotions so yay (also pledis is S Wording people over the mingyu issue finally so bless). As for me on the personal side of things. I have OFFICIALLY finished that video game ^_^ it took me a while but I have finished it, my last goodbye was completed and am at ease so to speak? Lowkey am planning on beating all the trophies in the game cx also may I ask about your thoughts on the album? Favorite songs, have you bought the physical cd?

ok finally getting around to this lol!!

and yeah that's absolutely true, pledis focused on kr promotions/fanbase first and foremost (and then expanded to Japan and is now looking toward the US/western promos in general). which i agree was a good thing. i think some companies get too greedy with wanting a group to be ~internationally famous~ that they ignore their Korean fanbase a bit too much and I've seen groups that have failed bc of it, so I'm glad that didn't happen w SVT

and yeah in terms of merch I'm genuinely grateful as an american that for this cb at least there was a US distributor which made things super convenient but wtf is going on w hybes merch those water bottles are not it TT it just sucks to see bc it's clear that at least as far as merch goes hybe doesn't have an interest in like. doing market research to figure out what carats want. which is funny bc they don't even have to start from scratch they could literally just ask pledis?? and tbh what's sad is i don't think hybe is like. purposefully trying to sabotage SVTs merch from my limited perspective i get the feeling they treat all their groups merch like that :( but since us carats have seen in the past what kind of merch we're capable of getting it's disappointing to see such a downgrade. and like tbf pledis's merch decisions were never perfect like that time they tried to sell replicas of the SVT rings and carats were rightfully pissed bc those are something the members earned, not something to be bought. and i also don't think hybe never has or never will make good merch, I'm sure they're fully capable of it. but it just seems obvious that they've put WAY less if any effort into understanding both the market (ie carats) and seventeens brand compared to pledis so like of course most carats aren't gonna like it :/ i really hope they step up their game and do better research or bring ppl onto the team who better understand svt's brand

and yeah i very much agree with everything u said about streaming! tbh i think this mindset isn't as uncommon as you might think, I've actually met a fair number of kpop fans who are critical of streaming culture but as u know there also are a lot of ppl who are really into it and those ppl tend to have the loudest voices. and unfortunately part of streaming culture is that if you question the methods or don't participate you must be a bad fan or secretly an anti or something ridiculous like that. so ppl who aren't into streaming culture end up learning to not be too vocal about it bc of how bad the backlash can be

yes! I'm glad to see insta line (+ now dk!!) active again. i still wonder why pledis made them stop using their ind instas, like I know all the theories people have as to why but honestly none that I've seen seem to fully make sense. it will probably be one of those things where we'll just never know the full story. but i digress!! regardless of the reason I'm just glad to have them back after all this time ^^

congrats on finishing the game! I'm glad it was able to help you work through your grief a bit and that you feel more at ease now ;-; and good luck with the rest of the trophies if you end up trying to get them!

as always I'm answering this a bit late so you may have seen already but i did get the physical album! it was a birthday gift so i only got it the other day, but according to my mom it arrived almost immediately after the album was released so as i said before, I'm very grateful for the US shop this time around ;-; as for the songs usually it's easy for me to pick one or two favorites but this time around it's genuinely a 4-way tie between heavens cloud and all the unit songs TT (i also love anyone and RTL, they're just slightly lower on the list in terms of preference if u get what i mean). i really hope some time in the future we get some kind of performance or special video or something for heavens cloud, since so many carats and the members themselves seem to really love it. i also think it's a song that brings up such beautiful imagery that it would be a shame if it never got any type of visual representation, you know? I'm also really curious to see a performance of wave, since iirc the members said the choreo is a lot more laid back/different from other perf unit choreos?? + that song also evokes such great imagery for me that like... makes feel like it needs some kind of movement so I'm just itching to see a performance. kind of like... even if i didn't know it was a perf unit song i would think it would be great to choreograph to if that makes any sense dhfkf. but yeah overall i think it's just a really solid album, as expected from summerteen ^^

#melia.ask #📖 anon #long post

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merakiclosed · 3 years

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I totally get the getting attached for people thing KFJSHDA I am the same way so I understand how sad it’d be to see your friend move🥺

Anyone who is aesthetically pleasing is heavenly in my eyes I could never😫

It was pretty annoying I think I even cried because I was frustrated?? And it kinda led to a mini relapse into what I consider trichotillomania 👉🏽👈🏽 I’m doing better now I mostly just keep myself and my hands busy…texting and typing help a lot and so do mobile games when I’m not busy with housework and such but I’m glad I finished and got a degree in happy/proud of and I can’t wait for the day I can actually major in nursing.

A Gemini sun and a Gemini moon wow that’s pretty cool if I may say so😌 my sister and I have opposite signs😂 I have a Scorpio moon and she has a Sagittarius moon while I have a sag sun and she has a Scorpio sun but we have the same ascendant😂😂

Well I like a lot of groups given that I listened to and grew up with 2nd gen kpop. But groups that I can list are SVT obviously lol (I am Wonwoo and Jeonghan biased mainly) followed by the 2/3 of the friendship trinity : Got7 (biases are JayB and Mark) and MONSTA X (my bias is Kihyun). Other than them I like Winner (biases are Seungyoon and Mino) Ikon (bias Bobby and Junhoe), Exo (bias is Xiumin) and Twice.

Do you listen to any non kpop related music? I would say I went through a heavy metal-emo phase that hasn’t completely gone away lol which makes it funny to my friends when they learn that I like kpop as well and they look at me like “🥴 how can you go from being me the horizon to seventeen to pierce the veil to MONSTA X back to Black Veil Brides to Twice”

I hope you had a lovely day💕 - 🦊 anon

YKJSDFJH I never mean to get attached and it can get so sad sometimes but life continues on,, I wished him the best but at least we have technology now to keep in touch!

Its totally understandable to cry with frustration, I think I would do the same!! I'm so so glad and proud that you are doing better now, and if you ever feel like you need someone to talk to my messages will always be open ^_^. What mobile games do you have?? I love the games that pledis, hybe, jyp etc have, which are the superstar games,, even though they are not released in my country :(. I'm also so glad that you are proud and happy of yourself, as you should be!! for getting a degree and it should be exciting for you to go into majoring nursing!!

Woow that's so coool to have opposites!! I don't have a sister but my best friend is born 2 days after my birthday so we are both the same age with the same gemini sign 😂, and my birthday is also the day before Jun's!! So I know alot of gemini's,, inlcuding my step dad being one too 😂

Oooh we quite like a lot of the same bands, even though I am not too sure about the members of winner I do still listen to them!! Along with twice and ikon!! (I do have alcohol-free stuck in my head almost 24/7 at the moment, which I also know the dance to,, so I am just dancing around the house JHSDFJH)

I also went through an emo phase when I was in secondary (when I was around 13/14 years old) which definitely has not gone away lolol. Throughout the years, I have gotten into heavier emo stuff, so currently whilst writing this I am listening to 'A trophy fathers trophy son' by Sleeping with sirens!! I am so similar to you though as I got into FOB, pierce the veil, bring me the horizon, green day,,etc in around 2015,, and then in 2017 I got into kpop and I cannot tell you how that happened 😂 but I still listen to all the emo bands currently till this day,, along with kpop. I go from listening to bring me the horizon to alcohol free by twice and it even makes me laugh KJSDF. I actually went to a twenty one pilots concert, which was my first ever concert for their trench album!! My second concert was supposed to be seventeen!! but unfortunately covid happened and it got cancelled :(( so my dream currently is to see them in concert at least once!! I actually cried once I got the tickets,, as I got them as a christmas present. Have you ever been to a concert??

#🦊 anon #meraki mystery anons #carat anon event

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hayuryu · 3 years

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Seventeen Japan 2nd Mini Album "24H"

Okay I'm back again

Now, it's Seventeen Japan 2nd Mini Album "24H"

Seems like I post it back wards lol

I have 4 versions (There's 5 versions, but I only bought 4)

It's Normal, Limited A, Limited B, Limited C

I'm not buying Carat version this time (I forgot why I didn't buy it, maybe cuz I don't have enough money hahahaa)

Before I started with the album, I tell you what I feel about the song.

It's not really my cup of tea actually. It's not like I didn't like the song, it just doesn't have much impact to me (maybe cuz it's released after Fallin' Flower, I love that song)

Ah, and MV wise I hope pledis stop with favoritism. If they keep only pushing centain member Seventeen will gradually lose some fans (cuz if you observe it, they keep pushing certain member since Happy Ending and it's happened not only in MV but also in their variety show, even they pushed certain pairings lol)

For albums photobook I hope seventeen will do like outdoors photoshoot. I'm tired with indoor one.

Can they do photoshoot in nature cuz it's interesting to see, not some background and properties

Or maybe they can have clear concepts about their photoshoot

Enough with my rants

Okay, now back to the album

Let's start ~

Normal version

I got Joshua photocard here, Dino HMV card and The8 entry card

It's so weird to get my bias ofcourse I'm happy but it's really weird hahahaa

Limited A

I got Joshua photocard, HMV card and entry card

I like HMV card better than the photocard. He looks good in HMV card

Limited B

I got Jun photocard, DK HMV card and entry card

Limited C

I got Dino photocard and entry card, Seungkwan HMV card also Joshua-Jeonghan-Seungkwan Mcard

Usually limited C have 2 CDs. But started from this album they give you 1 CD and Mcard

For Mcard you'll get code in the back of the card and with that code you'll get access to some making videos (or something like that)

I hope I'm right with the explanation

I haven't tried it yet lol

Okay, enough for this albums

I'll back with another albums/DVDs/photobooks

See you next time~

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kpopupnext · 5 years

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AUGUST 2019

—-『1日』Thurs.

D1CE / Debut Mini-Album『Wake up: Roll the World』[Happyface Entertainment]

HA:TFELT / New Single『Happy Now』[Ameoba Culture]

—-『5日』Mon.

OH MY GIRL / 1st Album Repackage『Fall in Love』[WM Entertainment]

SEVENTEEN / Digital Single『HIT』[PLEDIS Entertainment]

TRCNG / 2nd Single-Album『RISING』[TS Entertainment]

Pink Fantasy / 2nd Single-Album『FANTASY』[Mydoll Entertainment]

—-『6日』Tue.

JBJ95 / 3rd Mini-Album『SPARK』[StarRoad Entertainment]

FANATICS / Debut Mini-Album『THE SIX』[F.Entertainment]

—-『7日』Wed.

Rocket Punch / Debut Mini-Album『Pink Punch』[Woolim Entertainment]

IN2IT / Digital Single『Run Away』[Stone Music Entertainment]

—-『13日』Tues.

The Rose / 3rd Single-Album『RED』[j&s company]

—-『14日』Wed.

Weki Meki / 2nd Single-Album Repackage『WEEK END LOL』[Fantagio Music]

JINU (WINNER) / Solo Debut Single『JINU’S HEYDAY』[YG Entertainment]

—-『15日』Thurs.

SHAUN / New EP『36.5』[DCTOM Entertainment]

—-『19日』Mon.

EVERGLOW / 2nd Single-Album『HUSH』[Yuehua Entertainment]

VIINI (Kwon HyunBin) / 1st Mini-Album『DIMENSION』[YGX Entertainment]

THE BOYZ / 4th Mini-Album『DREAMLIKE』[Cre.Ker Entertainment]

—-『20日』Tues.

Red Velvet / New Mini-Album『’The ReVe Festival’ Day 2』[SM Entertainment]

TARGET / New Single-Album『S the P』[JSL Company]

—-『21日』Wed.

OH HAYOUNG (Apink) / Solo Debut Mini-Album『OH!』[Play M Entertainment]

IZ / 2nd Single-Album『FROM:IZ』[MusicK Entertainment]

HAN CHO IM / Solo Debut Single『ROMEO』[Independent label]

—-『22日』Thurs.

UP10TION / 7th Mini-Album『The Moment of Illusion』[TOP Media]

Greyish / 4th Single『Bravo My Trip』[Huck& Company]

—-『24日』Sat.

SONG YUVIN x KIM KOOKHEON / Digital Single-Album『Blurry』[MusicWorks Entertainment]

JANG DAEHEYON / Solo Debut Single-Album『FEEL GOOD』[OUI Entertainment]

—-『25日』Sat.

M.O.N.T / 1st Mini-Album『Awesome Up』[FM Entertainment]

—-『26日』Mon.

PARK JIMIN / New Digital Single『STAY BEAUTIFUL』[JYP Entertainment]

—-『27日』Tues.

SUNMI / New Single『LALALAY』[MakeUs Entertainment]

X1 / Debut Mini-Album『QUANTUM LEAP』[SWING Entertainment]

PENIEL (BTOB) / New Single『FLIP』[CUBE Entertainment]

N.CUS / Debut Mini-Album『MATCHLESS LOVE』[x Entertainment]

—-『28日』Wed.

GIRLKIND XJR / Unit Debut Mini-Album『LIFE IS DIAMOND』[NextLevel Entertainment]

CRUSH / New Single『NAPPA』[P-NATION Entertainment]

SIGNAL / Debut Single-Album『THE FIRST SIGNAL』[GaeSung Entertainment]

FANXY RED / Debut Single『ACTIVATE』[TOV Entertainment]

—-『29日』Thurs.

LONGGUO / 2nd Mini-Album『MONO DIARY』[Choon Entertainment]

ONEWE / 2nd Single-Album『2/4』[Rainbow Bridge World]

RAVI (VIXX) / 4th Mixtape『NIRVANA II』[GRVLN Entertainment]

#hatfelt #rocketpunch #oh my girl #apink #hayoung #kangta #seventeen #x1 #fanatics #jbj95

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kpopmultifan · 6 years

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DISCOGRAPHY: AFTER SCHOOL/ORANGE CARAMEL (2009-2015)

AFTER SCHOOL (2009-2015 - Hiatus) Agency: Pledis Entertainment Members: Kahi (2009-2012) Bekah (2009-2011) Jungah (2009-2016) Soyoung (2009) Jooyeon (2009-2015) Uee (2009-2017; joined post debut) Raina (2009-Present; joined post debut) Nana (2009-Present; joined post debut) Lizzy (2010-2018) E-Young (2011-Present) Kaeun (2012-Present) Sub-Units: Orange Caramel (Lizzy, Raina, & Nana) AS Red (Kahi, Jungah, Uee, & Nana) AS Blue (Jooyeon, Raina, Lizzy, & E-Young)

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NEW SCHOOLGIRLS (Debut Single Album) Title Track: Ah Release Date: January 15, 2009 Track List: 1. Play Girlz 2. Ah 3. Bad Bastard 4. Ah (Instrumental) [iTunes/Apple Music]

DIVA (1st Digital Single) [MV] Release Date: April 9, 2009 [iTunes/Apple Music]

BECAUSE OF YOU (2nd Single Album) Title Track: Because of You [MV] Release Date: November 25, 2009 Track List: 1. Because of You [MV] 2. When I Fall 3. Diva 4. Because of You (Instrumental) [iTunes/Apple Music]

BECAUSE OF YOU (Remix) (Digital Single) Release Date: January 21, 2010 [iTunes/Apple Music]

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BANG! (3rd Single Album) Title Track: Bang! Release Date: March 25, 2010 Track List: 1. Let’s Do It 2. Bang! 3. With U 4. Bang (Instrumental) [iTunes/Apple Music]

ORANGE CARAMEL - THE FIRST MINI-ALBUM (Unit-Debut Mini-Album) Title Track: Magic Girl [MV] Release Date: June 21, 2010 Track List: 1. Magic Girl [MV] 2. Love Does Not Wait (Raina Solo) 3. Magic Girl (Instrumental) 4. Love Does Not Wait (Instrumental)

ORANGE CARAMEL - THE SECOND MINI-ALBUM (2nd Mini-Album) Title Track: Aing [MV] Release Date: November 18, 2010 Track List: 1. Aing [MV] 2. One Love 3. Still... (Raina Solo) 4. Standing Here 5. Aing (Instrumental)

HAPPY PLEDIS 1ST ALBUM (Special Charity Album) Title Track: Love Love Love [MV] Release Date: December 7, 2010 Track List: 1. Love Love Love [MV] 2. Someone is You 3. Love Love Love (Instrumental) 4. Someone is You (Instrumental)

ORANGE CARAMEL - BANGKOK CITY (1st Single Album) [MV] Release Date: March 31, 2011

VIRGIN (1st Album) Title Track: Shampoo [MV] Release Date: April 29, 2011 Track List: 1. Let’s Step Up [MV] 2. Shampoo [MV] 3. Virgin 4. Bang! (2011 New Recording) 5. Play Ur Love [MV] 6. Dream (feat. Yoonjo of HELLOVENUS) 7. Because of You (2011 New Recording) 8. Depend on Time (Raina Solo) 9. Are You Doing Okay? (aka Nothing to Complain Of) 10. Funky Man (Nana vs Lizzy) (feat. Kyungmin) 11. My Bell (Jungah Solo) 12. When I Fall (2011 New Recording) 13. Shampoo (Radio Edit) [iTunes/Apple Music]

AFTER SCHOOL RED (4th Single Album) Title Track: Night into the Sky [MV] Release Date: July 20, 2011 Track List: 1. Night into the Sky [MV] 2. Hollywood [iTunes/Apple Music]

AFTER SCHOOL BLUE (4th Single Album) Title Track: Wonder Boy [MV] Release Date: July 20, 2011 Track List: 1. Wonder Boy [MV] 2. Lady [iTunes/Apple Music]

BANG! (Japanese Debut Single) Release Date: August 17, 2011 Track List: 1. Bang! (Japanese Version) [MV] 2. Super Sexy [iTunes/Apple Music]

ORANGE CARAMEL - SHANGHAI ROMANCE (2nd Single Album) Title Track: Shanghai Romance [MV] Release Date: October 13, 2011 Track List: 1. Shanghai Romance [MV] 2. Close Your Eyes 3. The Day You Went Away [iTunes/Apple Music]

DIVA (2nd Japanese Single) Release Date: November 23, 2011 Track List: 1. Diva (Japanese Version) [MV] 2. Ready to Love [iTunes/Apple Music]

RAMBLING GIRLS/BECAUSE OF YOU (3rd Japanese Single) Release Date: January 25, 2012 Track List: 1. Rambling Girls [MV] 2. Because of You (Japanese Version) [iTunes/Apple Music]

PLAYGIRLZ (1st Japanese Album) Release Date: March 14, 2012 Track List: 1. Rip Off 2. Rambling Girls [MV] 3. Broken Heart (feat. Jungah, Raina, Nana, & E-Young) 4. Diva (Japanese Version) [MV] 5. Just in Time 6. Shampoo (Japanese Version) 7. Because of You (Japanese Version) 8. Gimme Love 9. Miss Futuristic (feat. Kahi, Juyeon, Uee, & Lizzy) 10. Bang! (Japanese Version) [MV] 11. Tell Me [iTunes/Apple Music]

LADY LUCK/DILLY DALLY (4th Japanese Single) Release Date: June 13, 2012 Track List: 1. Lady Luck [MV] 2. Dilly Dally 3. Slow Love [iTunes/Apple Music]

FLASHBACK (5th Maxi-Single Album) Title Track: Flashback [MV] Release Date: June 20, 2012 Track List: 1. Rip Off 2. Flashback [MV] 3. Eyeline 4. Watch 5. Timeless [iTunes/Apple Music]

ORANGE CARAMEL - YASASHII AKUMA (Debut Japanese Single) Release Date: September 5, 2012 Track List: 1. Yasashii Akuma [MV] 2. Mahou Shoujyo (Magic Girl - Japanese Version) [iTunes/Apple Music]

ORANGE CARAMEL - LIPSTICK (1st Album) Title Track: Lipstick [MV] Release Date: September 12, 2012 Track List: 1. Bubble Bath 2. Milkshake 3. Lipstick [MV] 4. Aing [MV] 5. Magic Girl [MV] 6. Superwoman 7. One Love 8. Shanghai Romance [MV] 9. Dream of Clara 10. Close Your Eyes [iTunes/Apple Music]

ORANGE CARAMEL - LIPSTICK (DJ Remix) (Remix Digital Single) Release Date: October 23, 2012 Track List: 1. Lipstick (DJ Vodge Diper Remix) 2. Lipstick (DJ Hanmin Remix) [iTunes/Apple Music]

ORANGE CARAMEL - LIPSTICK/LAMU NO LOVE SONG (2nd Japanese Single) Release Date: December 12, 2012 Track List: 1. Lipstick (Japanese Version) [MV] 2. Lamu no Love Song [MV] 3. Milshake (Japanese Version) [iTunes/Apple Music]

ORANGE CARAMEL x NU’EST - DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW IN HIGH HEELS (Special Holiday Digital Single) [MV] Release Date: December 13, 2012 [iTunes/Apple Music]

ORANGE CARAMEL - COOKIES, CREAM, & MINT (Japanese Digital Single) [MV] Release Date: February 13, 2013 [iTunes/Apple Music]

ORANGE CARAMEL - ORANGE CARAMEL (1st Japanese Album) Release Date: March 13, 2013 [iTunes/Apple Music]

ORANGE CARAMEL x 10cm - HUG SONG (Digital Single) Re;Code Episode IV Release Date: May 10, 2013 [iTunes/Apple Music]

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FIRST LOVE (6th Maxi-Single Album) Title Track: First Love Release Date: June 13, 2013 Track List: 1. 8 Hot Girl 2. First Love [MV] 3. Dressing Room 4. Time’s Up 5. Love Beat 6. Make Up & Tears (Jungha x Raina) [iTunes/Apple Music]

HEAVEN (5th Japanese Single) Release Date: September 25, 2013 Track List: 1. Heaven [MV] 2. Crazy Driver [iTunes/Apple Music]

SHH (6th Japanese Single) Release Date: January 29, 2014 Track List: 1. Shh [MV] 2. Rock It [iTunes/Apple Music]

WEEK (Special Brave Bros. 10th Anniversary Digital Single) Release Date: February 20, 2014 [iTunes/Apple Music]

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ORANGE CARAMEL - CATALLENA (3rd Single Album) Title Track: Catallena Release Date: March 12, 2014 Track List: 1. Catallena [MV] 2. So Sorry 3. Cry [iTunes/Apple Music]

DRESS TO KILL (2nd Japanese Album) Title Track: Ms. Independent Release Date: March 19, 2014 Track List: 1. Dress Code - Theme of “Dress to Kill” 2. Dress to Kill 3. Ms. Independant 4. Triangle 5. Crazy Driver 6. Shh [MV] 7. Yes No Yes 8. Heaven [MV] 9. In the Moonlight 10. Rock It! 11. Spotlight 12. Killing Eyes - End of “Dress to Kill” [iTunes/Apple Music]

ORANGE CARAMEL - ABING ABING (Promotional Digital Single) [MV] Release Date: May 20, 2014 [iTunes/Apple Music]

ORANGE CARAMEL - MY COPYCAT (4th Single Album) Title Track: My Copycat [MV] Release Date: August 18, 2014 Track List: 1. My Copycat [MV] 2. The Gangnam Avenue [MV] [iTunes/Apple Music]

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BEST (Japanese Best Album) Title Track: Shine [MV] Release Date: March 18, 2015 Track List: 1. Bang! (Japanese Version) 2. Diva (Japanese Version) 3. Rambling Girls 4. Because of You (Japanese Version) 5. Just in Time 6. Lady Luck 7. Dilly Dally 8. Slow Love 9. Heaven 10. Shh 11. Ms.Independant 12. Shine 13. Bang! (Alternate Version) 14. Diva (Alternate Version) 15. Because of You (Alternate Version) [iTunes/Apple Music]

#discography #after school #orange caramel #after school: discography #orange caramel: discography

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ujuro · 6 years

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this is my running list that i have kept in my drafts all year of things that i wanted from kpop in 2018. some are kind of vague but honestly which groups were “successful” and which weren’t is really obvious because the “unsuccessful” ones just didnt come back at all ugh

long post here we go

things i wanted from this year:

-success for wjsn: my girls got a win and their best-selling album yet so we’re on a roll now. but im somewhat worried because a lot of it comes from the new fame of c-line and between you and me i...dont think theyre ever coming back. prove me wrong yuehua.

-success for loona- is a debut mini selling over 50,000 copies success? ya know there are people that will say that based on how expensive and long their debut project was that everything was a flop and loona’s doomed but i dont really think that way. when lookin at it strictly as an actual debut they did great. i love my girls.

-success for clc- we’ll never know if anything could have come from a comeback after black dress because CUUUUUBBBBEEEEEE but im not salty or anything nooooo

-success for dreamcatcher: happyface and i think the girls themselves realize that their concept will never be mainstream but ya know what? my girls had a good year! they’re working hard and building a fanbase and theres nothing more i can ask for really

-someone please pay attention to sonamoo please: FUCK TS

-same for gugudan this is depressing: i dont know how their last comeback did but it seems like they kind of staying the same which is sad because gugudan probably ranks the highest of post ioi groups in terms of raw talent and consistently good music. stan my girl nayoung.

-weme and pristin to actually get non-controversial actually good title tracks so we can put all of that to rest (though i’d die for wee woo don’t fuckin try it): crush was well liked so we got that but FUCKIN PLEDIS OH MY GOD IM SO MAD IDEC THAT GET IT WAS GOOD THEY DIDNT GET A NON-CONTROVERSIAL TITLE TRACK THEY DIDNT GET ON AT ALL and NO PRISTIN V DOES NOT MAKE UP FOR IT FUCKIN PLEDIS anyway

-news on after school….any news…free them…: WELL lizzy is was freed and kaeun is in limbo (more on her later). now all we need is eyoung to be freed and i can sleep better.

-news on secret: the news is that TS is a shitshow but what else is new. at least hyosung and jieun were freed.

-FX COMEBACK- GODDAMNIT

-Shinee to be happy and healthy: this is sort of a wish because i can never really know if they’re happy but in terms of what i can judge aka content this was a great shinee year. minho solo when

-9muses comeback PLEASE: got a great kyungri solo debut and it aint over till hyemi says its over but please one more comeback PLEASE

-aoa comeback: FUCK ALL OF THE HATERS BINGLE BANGLE RULES AND U ALL SAID THEY WOULD FAIL WITHOUT CHOA HA

-hello venus comeback: LOOK i know fantagio is a mess but they managed to gave their other groups a comeback COME THE FUCK ON

-for companies to just stop kidding themselves and disband dal shabet and bestie: with woohee gones dal shabet is over and im pretty sure bestie’s company doesn’t exist anymore so i guess thats solved

-solji to come back to exid: YEEEESSSSSS OUR MOTHER AND QUEEN IS BACK

-more non-taeyeon snsd solos (and a taeyeon one too thatd be great): fuck solos we actually got lil touch i didnt see that coming at all. oh AND a bunch of solos too snsd had to die so snsd could live i guess.

-any post-ioi group to get a win: Dia and wjsn!

-ladies code comeback (or at least a hint at group activity): the hint came from a christmas song so i should be happy however i am unsatisfied.

-t-ara news: the news is theyre being secretive in between solo work c’mon hyomin give up your plans

-fiestar news-disbanded and im still sad

-brown eyed girls comeback: someday...i have hope...i know they want to...

-LEE HI COMEBACK: FUCK YG but that goes without saying

-deleted a stupid one sorry gyus

-yoongi singing: lol im not even into bts anymore but i still like yoongi and seesaw is still a banger great job my dude

-kaeun to get into the produce48 group: hmph. normally i wouldnt be worried with her high place and the hype like it should be easy to give her something to do right? however this is pledies we’re talking about so i can only hope that what lizzy said and the rumors of her joining a new girl group come true. argh why pledis id even trust her with cube over them look at soyeon

-girls day comeback: see brown eye girls above

-a not terrible produce 48 group k at least put hitomi in it: I love izone i got over my hangups with the lineup real quick and now cringe at grown-ass adults still going off about a fourteen-year-old. like y’all. you can stan the group its fine they’re nice and talented girls. i swear. you’ll like them. hyewon is my queen. i still find wonyoung too young to connect with (im finding now that im too old to truly bias any idol under 16 or even 17. yujin is fifteen but she’s near the middle of my izone bias list.) but ya know what? its fine. theres 11 other girls to like. la vie en rose is a bop. sakura i love you. that is all.

-PLEASE EX 2NE1 MEMBERS DO SOMETHIN; minzy’s touring and bom of all people seems likely to release solo work before cl but like. its sad man i dont really consider this one done. fuck yg.

-fuck an fx comeback someone just tell me if they’re alive: can i even answer this one i dont know i think i was mad when i wrote it

-some kind of jbj/ibi like group from produce 48: Nope, probably unlikely due to the difficulties of getting any akb girls over there (i follow all of the contestants on instragram and they all seem pretty busy like miu and sae and miho and miru have actual shit to do). but i can dream.

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alright out of approximately 30 wishes (i cant count) about half of them (i cant count) were at least partially fulfilled. this year was great for a lot of groups i like but not really for my 2nd gen and post-ioi faves. all of my absolute fave stuff came from groups that didnt even exist last year- fromis, idle, and izone.

how do i even react to all of this im feeling to many emotions. moral of the story: fuck kpop companies the end

#words of mine #sorry #long post #but its been in my drafts for so lone i couldnt just leave it there

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[6th Anni] The 6-Year Road with NU’EST: History for Beginners

And in a blink of an eye, NU’EST has reached their 6th year since their debut in 2012. From being one of the youngest boyband of their era to their unexpected rise from a survival show, let’s take revisit the dusty road of their humble beginnings to paving a flower path with L.O.V.Es today. For both old and new L.O.V.Es, may this piece be a quick flashback and introduction to the five lovely boys of NU’EST.

Pre-debut: before the formation

All five members of NU’EST, Kwak Aron, Kim Jonghyun (JR), Kang Dongho (Baekho), Hwang Minhyun and Choi Mingi (Ren), were first introduced to the world alongside Jang Doyoon (currently an actor) Choi Seungcheol (S.Coups of SEVENTEEN) as After School Boys, later renamed as Pledis Boys. These seven boys made an appearance as part of the 2011 Happy Pledis album, and was also featured on different television shows, on After School Boys magazine and music videos of their label seniors.

Ren was spotted auditioning for SBS Miracle Audition, a talent survival to find the next new actor, alongside Xiyeon of Pristin and Doyoon. All three made it to the 2nd round of the program. However, as both Ren and Xiyeon did not turn up for unexplained reasons, their journey on the show ended; likewise, Ren’s 1st audition was also never aired. Other TV appearances included JR and Baekho being introduced by Kahi on KBS’ program ‘Hello Counselor’.

The boys are also familiar faces to Pledis family fans. JR, the first male trainee of Pledis, made a featuring appearance in Orange Caramel’s ‘Bangkok City’, Minhyun in ‘Shanghai Romance’ and Baekho in After School’s ‘Play Ur Love’. JR too, recorded a special featuring for UEE’s solo track, ‘Sok Sok Sok’. As trainees, the boys also appeared as backup dancers for After School Blue’s ‘Wonder Boy’.

They then made an official appearance on Happy Pledis and recorded for company special track ‘Love Letter’, in 2011. Later that year, the Pledis Boys were also on stage as dancers to After School’s SBS Gayo Daejun stage.

2012: the debut and gearing for a world stage

With the pre-debut hype being carried over to 2012, Pledis officially announced the formation of NU’EST, to consist of five members promoting under the names JR, Aron, Baekho, Minhyun and Ren; JR, standing for Junior Royal, was picked by the leader himself. Meanwhile, Baekho’s name was given by UEE to his similar image with the character of the same (Korean-translated) name in manga series, Slam Dunk. Ren, which has the meaning of a lotus flower, was given by the CEO Han Sungsoo himself. Aron’s original name was spelled with double ‘a’s, but due to the difficulty in pronouncing it in Korean tongue, an ‘a’ was dropped to form Aron (아론).

Keeping with the theme of After School Boys, each member also had an equivalent role as the After School counterpart. JR is matched up with Kahi, as both are charismatic dancers, rappers and leaders. Aron is matched up with Bekah, both being foreign members with fluent English. Baekho is the male Jungah, both as outstanding main vocals in their respective groups. Minhyun is the male Jooyeon, as they both possess great visuals - on this note, Minhyun is also the official Visual of NU'EST. Last but not least, Ren, who has a cute maknae image, is regarded as the male Soyoung.

NU’EST, an acronym for New, Established, Style and Tempo, was slated to show the group’s hopes bring new music (urban electro) to the table. Their logo also consist of a compass, which was viewed as a meaning to guide the fans when they’re lost, as well as pointing to the new ‘east’ - a play on their group name.

On 15 March, 2012, the group made their formal debut with single ‘FACE’ on Mnet M!Countdown. The song peaked at 62 on the Gaon chart. With lyrics speaking out against bullying and school violence, the song became popular with the younger crowd, and gave NU’EST the title as ‘spokesperson of the youth’. In fact, it was from here that the color of hot/neon pink started to get associated with them, as it was the color of the anti-bullying campaign. Pledis never announced it as the official color, but it remained to be the fans’ go-to support color all the way till 2018, where the dual official colors were announced.

Interestingly, the special single FACE was also dubbed as the unofficial, limited edition copy among the fans. With stock running low and virtually sold out, Pledis never did restock the albums till the demand requested in 2017, during and post-Produce 101. Before that, the only way to acquire a copy of FACE was via 2nd-hand trading, and prices averages about USD$100 for an unsigned copy at its peak. The music video will eventually go on to become 1theK’s most watched debut MV at 45 million views, and still retained the title for the boy group’s side.

Following suit, they also released ‘Action’ later that summer, another dubstep-heavy song focused on anti-conformity in the society. This mini album did peak in the Gaon top 100, but the results did not overtake their debut release. Here, they also became ambassadors for Korea's Scout Association.

With the average age of 17.4 internationally (accounting for the year they were born even if none of them passed their birthdays as of their debut), they became one of the youngest boy band to debut in South Korea. This title would also follow them to their Japanese debut in 2014, where they were 19.4 internationally (birthdays passed) - this means they retained their title for at least, a total of 3 years since debut.

Pledis also announced the official fanclub, 'L.O.V.E' ( ㄴㅇㅅㅌ), the first consonant of the Hangul spelling of NU'EST (뉴이스트), a name that fans cherished till this date.

Starting in 2012, NU’EST went for several overseas promotions, including to countries like Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. It was clear that Pledis had set its eyes on the world-wide opportunities with the group, as they would soon embark on their first fanmeet tour in Asia, followed by other concert tours and foreign performances in years to come.

2013: from dubstep to synth ballad, new fans and changes.

In February 2013, NU'EST made a comeback to the music scene with a totally different music style for their title track, ‘Hello’. Moving away from the loud dubsteps, the group released pop-ballad Hello, with a much more subtle synth running in the background. This change in style also brought in a new wave of fans, who took to the boys’ more matured musicality. The song peaked at 20 for Gaon, and would remain as one of their most-loved and selling track for a long while.

On the same day of their release, they held a mini concert ‘Show Time NU’EST Time’, available on 1theK for view. For their 1st anniversary, NU’EST actually celebrated the event in Japan with a full-concert, ‘NU′EST Debut 1st Anniversary Live Show Time’. This event would soon be one of the many anniversaries the boys would celebrate overseas, as Pledis continued its expansion beyond that of Korea.

Their third EP released in the same year, 'Sleep Talking', brought back the loud EDM influences but instead suffered a dip in sales and charting. From this point on, NU'EST's recorded sales would continue to suffer a hit in between the blocks of extended overseas promotions and tours.

Soon after the release and promotions of 'Sleep Talking' and 'Beautiful Ghost', news hit the fans of a new subunit with six members for the Chinese market. Titled NU'EST-M, then Yuehua artiste Jason was added in a Yuehua-Pledis collaboration, and will carry out promotions only in China. This marked the group's first official foray into another country's music market. The announcement brought on mixed reviews, mostly due to the confusion as Pledis' statement was first announced through news portals instead of to the fans. With little information on the newest member, few and lack of updates in China promotions, the news took some time for L.O.V.Es to get accustomed to.

The Chinese promotions did not last as long either. After releasing Chinese versions of their lead singles 'Face' and 'Sleep Talking', doing some photoshoots and appearing on a few television shows like 'Idol Show' and 'Day Day Up', their promotions in China wrapped up. Jason soon left Yuehua in 2014, and the unit has dissolved with no further updates as of current.

Starting from this year, the members also started delving more and more into other endeavors. Baekho, Ren and Minhyun dabbled in acting, the former two making an appearance in then-labelmate, Uee's drama Jeon Woo-chi while Minhyun became a regular on sitcom Reckless Family 3, playing as the Busan classmate and love-interest of Girl's Day member, Yura.

Aron was also casted as a DJ for Arirang Radio's Music Access starting 8 April, where he would host for over two years and even bring the show to the most tuned-in slot for international fans on Arirang Radio. Over the years, Aron would share stories and updates on his members, and members Baekho and Minhyun both were on the program as fixed guests at one point. Fun fact: when Aron started his twitter for the radio, he was banned twice for trying to follow all the fans, resulting in his account being caught by Twitter’s spam filter. The account has been abandoned, but it was still a funny and fond memory for fans at that time.

2014: first full-album, music inputs and schedule conflicts

Re:Birth marks NU’EST 1st and only Korean full-album, with a total of 12 tracks inclusive of previous title singles. The 12th track, ‘Hey L.O.V.E’ was an album-only song. Released nearly a year since their last official comeback, Re:Birth is an album that showed the boys’ maturity in sound and imagery, as all members have reached their legal years in 2014.

The album was revealed through a special NU’EST 14-Day project, where the boys invited fans to go on a 14-Day workout to reach their goal. JR took on lyric-writing (rap making), which was revealed as the track Lend Me Your Shoulders. Ren took on a styling challenge for himself, and Aron worked hard on revising his Korean skills. Baekho took on a gym workout while Minhyun decided on poem-reading. Hints of the album title was hidden in alphabets on released photos throughout the two weeks.

After a stunning teaser video ‘Judgement’, NU’EST dropped their title track ‘Good Bye Bye’, which is a dance pop track with underlying electro influences. The boys also spoke up on their aspirations for the album, hoping to show a new side of them and reaching a wider audience. It was also in the same Comeback Spoiler (ep2) documentary that Baekho revealed his less-than-stellar vocal conditions; later that year, he took time off to undergo and recover from a node-removal surgery.

NU'EST was also one of the first idols to earn the nickname 'fan-pabo', having been seen doing several kind of fanservice such as sticking on stickers on gifts for fans individually. This endearment is nothing new, and the title resurfaced in 2017 as they gained spotlight again. Through the years, NU'EST will continue to show their love and thanks for the fans in different ways, such as free-hug events to writing songs for them.

The choice of the title song was a standing debate within the fandom at that point. As the teaser showed promise of returning to their louder EDM roots, a faction of the fans were disappointed with the ongoing, R&B theme that carried on from 'Hello'; on the other side, others actually enjoyed the mature mid-tempo sounds. While changes in music styles leading to fans departing is a debatable topic, this was an observable trait starting from 2014 in the NU'EST fandom.

This album was also the start of the boys giving more input towards the general direction of their desired music. From selecting songs (they picked Good Bye Bye and Love Without Love, before deciding eventually on the former) to styling, the boys started giving their own feedback for their desired style. While both JR and Aron have participated in their own rap making since debut era, it certainly seemed like they've geared up for a more serious turn in musicality from the last few years, much of it we see fruit in 2016's releases. However, this album further slipped on the charts, and to make matters worst, seeming conflicts in schedules created further misunderstandings and upset within the fandom.

For one, in preparation of their upcoming Japanese debut, NU'EST JR and Ren were sent on a week's of Japan tour towards the end of NU'EST's promotions. While is it ultimately unclear if the tour was an actual conflict with ongoing schedules, Pledis never gave feedback to the boys' overseas schedules. This would eventually amount in a peak of displeasure between Korea and Japanese scheduling and the question of the boys' treatment by their respective companies, Pledis and Sony Ariola, in a petition later in 2015-2016.

To add on, the boys also went on two tours in 2014 under MyMusicTaste’s funding, to Europe and Latin America. At this point, NUESTNEWS twitter was also highly active and posted regular updates on the boys on their overseas schedules.

As it was prior to the boys opening their own SNS (Ren had his twitter and Aron was starting his Instagram, but all five took to their own Instagrams only by 2015), many updates were streamlined on their group's official platforms. However, this is about to take a 180-turn in 2015. Starting with the boys' eventual debut into the Japanese market, NUESTNEWS slowly ceased their updates, and the segregation between two official twitters (Korean and Japanese counterparts, NUESTNEWS and OfficialNUESTJP) only served to complicate the communication between NU’EST and the fans.

Regardless, NU'EST successfully debuted in Japan with new Japanese single, Shalala Ring. It is also to note that there after, NU'EST have mainly released new Japanese tracks instead of re-rendering their current Korean discography, save for the fan-track 'Hey L.O.V.E'.

2015: Japanese promotions, slow-down of communication

Starting in 2015, NU'EST focused a lot more on overseas foray without a single Korean comeback. The boys did released a special album for their 3rd anniversary, 'I'm Bad', which was also their one and only limited edition album. The album came with an individual postcard, hand-autographed by the members themselves. Baekho who was still recovering, did not participate in the recording of 'I'm Bad'; he did however, join in for the other track 'A Scene Without You'.

Japanese promotions went full-steam ahead, and NU'EST showed a promising rise with better and better sales each round. Na.Na.Na.Namida came in at 7th place for Oricon* Weekly Singles, yet another jump from their debut Japanese single at 16th place. Their 1st studio album, Bridge the World, came in 4th place on Oricon Daily Album Chart and 7th place in the Weekly Album Charts. A total of 18,798 copies were sold in the month of its release, which was a relatively high number compared to their other releases thus far. Limited Edition B of Bridge The World also recorded Minhyun's 1st solo, Koisuru-Hi.

*It is also to note that Oricon chart counts only the CD-only sales within Japan, and any sales out of Japan will not be counted on the charts.

In 2015 alone, NU'EST visited Japan, Canada, US, Colombia, Brazil, El Salvador, Mexico, Hong Kong, Thailand, and of course, held two fanmeets in Korea. In conjunction with their Japanese promotions, first releasing a single called Na.Na.Na. Namida and 1st Japanese studio album 'Bridge The World', they also did two tours in Japan, and held a series of promotional fanmeets. NU'EST also went on their Re:Vive tour in South America, but with more lackluster response; there were several factors to this, including the lack of promotions on NU'EST official platforms saved for one Facebook shared post; many fans commented that they were not even aware of the tour till it was over, and the boys only manage to promote their events on their own SNS.

This same problem had persisted for several events starting in 2014, where Pledis would only belatedly announce and confirm NU'EST's appearance. This would result in the mounting displeasure from fans as it would be difficult to show their support without proper knowledge of upcoming schedules.

In the same year, Aron stepped down from his position as a DJ for Arirang's Music Access, and later took on a shorter DJ position on SBS PopAsia with the radio program 'Aron's Hangout' before it wrapped up a few months later. The fancafe and SNS became main modes of catching updates from them personally.

On a happier note, NU'EST filmed their first featured Japanese movie, titled 'Their Distance', by director Rikiya Imaizumi; Ren starred as the main character in a 7-man complex relationship triangle, and both JR and Minhyun took on crucial roles as well. Having it's world premiere in October 2015, Ren walked on the red carpet for the featuring held at the 2th Tokyo International Film Festival. The film was also nominated in the Japanese Cinema Splash category. Thereafter, the film was release worldwide on online platforms the like of Vimeo and Google Movies, before it was shown in Korean cinemas for a successfully completing it's crowdsourcing in 2017.

The group also won Migu Music Award's Best Potential Group in the same year.

2016: changes in musicality, a new-direction

After much anticipation, Pledis finally confirmed NU'EST's comeback into the Korean music industry in 2016, kicking off Pledis' schedule for the year. Released in February 2016, the members lend a heavy hand in terms of their styling and musicality feedback to the company. From song-writing, rap-making and composing, at least one member participated in four out of five songs on the mini album, Q is.

The album might not be a smashing hit, reaching just 6000 physical copy sales, but was well-noted by industry experts for its musicality with the fusion of R&B beats, modern synth and other electro bass influences. This musical influence will soon streamline into their next mini album, as well as peeked it's head in 2017, NU'EST W's releases.

However, it is also at this time where there was an open-secret to the possibility of it being the boys' last album. It was shared at one point where the fancafe staff informed the on-site fans on the last recording sessions about this possibility. In a small fandom, word travel fast, and while it wasn't the first time 'disbandment' had popped up in a discussion, it was probably a pressing thought that hovered above the fans. Following suit was the discovered by fans that NU'EST had participated in a Chinese survival show which was eventually cancelled.

By May 2016, a full-fledged petition was launched by K-L.O.V.Es questioning both Pledis and Sony Ariola in regards to their treatment of NU'EST. Among the issues raised (over 10), were the lack of consistent updates, no full-provision of amenities abroad, excessive overseas activities and more. How true the statement stands is up to personal understanding and context, as there were also pointers that it wasn't telling of the full story, such as security were spotted at fanmeet events that barred the fans from crossing the line without the members' permission. However, the more pressing incident was the lack of feedback from either companies, to which some fans have directed as a neglect of fans' opinions and concerns, as neither clarification nor apology was given. At the end, the petition served mainly as a way to seek better treatment from the companies.

If there's one thing that seemed to happen, it does seem that both NU'EST JP and NUESTNEWS have become more cohesive in sharing updates from either parties, keeping L.O.V.Es in their respective areas informed of NU'EST whereabouts instead of separating support.

Later that year, NU'EST released Canvas, who scored 500 albums in first week sales. This became the boys' lowest album sales till 2017, despite the good reviews from industry experts. The album did enter the Gaon Social charts, but failed to tap into top 100 of Melon; in fact, it charted in at 225 spot on day 1.

That said, Canvas was the most member-intensive album for the group. All members participated in song-writing, with Minhyun, JR and Baekho holding the bulk of song-writing, composition and arrangement throughout the album. Baekho too, took the helm of producing alongside long-time mentor and friend, BUMZU. Like a treat to fans, the album released a total of 4 different music videos, including R.L.T.L released on the official Japanese channel featuring the boys with their Japanese dance crew.

2016 might seem bleak as a throwback. Lowest sales, an influx of anti-sentiments in regards to why they had the opportunity to release albums with lack of fan support, and more. There were ugly things, but these made the remaining fans who were around to work even harder.

In 2016 earned NU'EST their first music show nomination on SBS MTV The Show. Fans were taking a more serious approach in streaming and pooling financial resources for paid voting on Laifeng. L.O.V.Es who were here would remember the many tears on Monday, as we fought to keep the boys ranking either at the top or second on the Tudou charts. We were disappointed in the first week, but we picked ourselves up and tried again. And again.

For Love Paint, we did it. They finally became 1st Place nominees since their debut, and we did it for 2 weeks in a row. While sadly we still came in 2nd and in defeat, fans tried their best for two weeks in a tough upscale battle. To some other groups, it might not be even worth a mention, but for L.O.V.Es and the boys, this was our new high. With as little resources as 2000 albums sold, L.O.V.Es pit in their all for a shot of completing the boys’ dreams.

2017: the coming of a miracle, the title of a reversal icon

There isn't that much to talk about 2017 that most L.O.V.Es would already have known. Produce 101 was the crux of our pain, but it brought us utmost happiness too. During the 3-months of the survival show, there was an never-ending roller coaster of emotions. Fans split up in different camps at the start, some upset at Pledis' decisions, other thinking it was the perfect chance. But separated in opinions, there was also a lot of concern to the boys' future, and a lot of joining hands to keep haters at bay.

The three months also saw a huge influx of fans into the circle, drawn by the boys' continuous hard work and appreciation for their talents. Naturally, with the shift and number of people, squabbles arised, but ultimately, everyone was here to show NU'EST their support in their own ways - in streaming, in album purchase, in hyping them up, in loving them. That, was ultimately key to their slow success, and the title of a reversal icon.

As Minhyun had said, 'it's fated'. Fate has in hand given us one of the biggest disappointments in 2017 with the finale results. It has given us endless tears and frustrations, but it too, has changed our whole world. Overnight, we turned our disappointment into actions. NU'EST started charting, peaking on Melon top 100 charts what we would never have done in the past. It was as if watching a miracle unfold, because of all the baby steps we struggled upon, this was one giant leap of faith.

Overnight, NU'EST became new icons of reversal.

Meanwhile, Minhyun worked hard as a member of Wanna One. From multiple CFs, new performances and more exposure opportunities, L.O.V.Es also get to see a different side of Minhyun as one of the older kids: he's more responsible, even if he still retained his playfulness and passionate side. He learned to speak up even more, all the while cherishing every moment with members from both teams.

On the other hand, the other four members worked on NU'EST W. Releasing the first mini album as a subunit, their title track 'Where You At' debuted at no.4, the highest peak they had. At the same time, the song paid tribute to previous titles 'Overcome' and 'Love Paint', retaining the theme of knights and queens in cryptic MV. Along with the future-bass heavy track, we also saw the team learning how to work their vocals while retaining their trademark with one of their members on hiatus in the band. And with it, came the recognition.

Music show awards. Performances opportunities. Over a hundred new fansites. Then, Seoul Music Awards 'Bonsang', Golden Disc Awards 'Disk Bonsang', Gaon Chart Music Awards 'Hot Performance of the Year', Asia Artist Awards 'Best Entertainer Award', and Mnet Asian Music Awards 'Discovery of the Year', the boys walked home with trophies for the first time, but more importantly, fulfilling the wish of attending a music show that they had as teens.

We have TV opportunities, we have new music, we have new records, and we have a bigger, more supportive, NU'EST & L.O.V.E family.

2018: new hopes of a flower path

Six-years sound like a long time - and it is - for artistes, but for NU'EST, their new chapter is just beginning. Like a late bloomer, NU'EST (Aron, JR, Baekho, Minhyun and Ren) are well-loved today for who they are, because of how much they've walked. Five kids that started out with hopeful dreams bonded over similar hardships, and no matter what the future holds, nothing could change this past.

And they say, the last flower to bloom, yields it's own unique beauty.

These boys are not without flaw. They were awkward, they were kids who were hesitant to draw attention to themselves in a variety show, and they were kids who needed refining their musical talents. And it's this amount of experience that created them today: the main vocal that we love, Baekho; the sweet honey-vocals with prince aura, Minhyun; the responsible leader who was finally able to show his true, cute-loving self to the world, JR; the rapper who became a strong vocalist, Aron; and Ren, the all-rounded maknae who gave never stopped giving fans strength and setting a good role model.

Another day, one of them fulfilled another wish. Another day, we worked towards a bigger goal.

It doesn't matter whether you're an old or new L.O.V.E, whether you left the fandom before because of real-life commitments or you're just getting into Kpop, what matters is that you're here now. There's still much to do, to have fun, and to continue growing with them.

Happy 6th year anniversary, NU'EST & L.O.V.Es. Today, we march on again.

Article written by: Alia Source: various links Disclaimer: Please do not repost on Tumblr; take out with full credits. Do contact us if you’ve done a translation, we’d love to link to the translations on the article as well.

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leaolivia · 7 years

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KPOP Companies at your Family Reunion

SM: You’re boogie aunt who’s on her 3 marriage and her 4th round of Botox. Showed up to the reunion wearing her wedding dress from her 2nd marriage. You don’t trust her that much ever since she stole your identity when you were six but she always promises you fancy toys if you’ll be nice to her so you always give in.

YG: That one cousin that your uncle won’t acknowledge. Always has the freshest clothes on but you’re pretty sure his girlfriend bought them. Wore his designer shoes on your grandma’s good rug and also got choked out. Makes fun of you for not knowing of bands that play for audiences of 4.

JYP: You’re related but you have no idea how. He’s smart and knows a lot but you feel like you have to wash your hands after you shake his. He’s lowkey hitting on your mom which freaks you out, because you had a working theory that he was your father’s nephew.

BigHit: Honestly he was your sister’s shrimpy ex from 6th grade who got buff and started dating your great aunt Carol. He’s like 20 years younger than all the other grownups but he’s got life together, with a car and a house.

Starship: Your pretty cousin you grew up with. She’s always been cool and gets along with everyone but she’s still can’t seem to find the place where she belongs. She tells you that she’s into yoga, meditating, and being mature, but you catch her in the bathroom taking selfies with the dog filter.

Pledis: Hit the lottery 4 years ago and got that money coming in fresh every week. Not like he’s sees much of the money though because he has several baby mommas that are getting child support for all seventeen of his kids. He doesn’t care though, he’s just happy to be at the reunion and not in prison like he thought he would be.

FNC: Your older sister who is going through a “phase” according to your mom….except the phase seems like it won’t end and you really want her to get her act together. Your big sis used to be reliable and always spoke her mind. But now she’s rebelling all the time and you worry about her more than you should have to.

Cube: He got cut out of the photo album and you caught your grandmother trying to erase his name from the family tree.

Woollim: He’s here but he’s on crutches cause he broke his leg a few weeks ago. He told you he broke it tripping over a set of stair but your mom thinks he got into a fight with his 2nd ex wife SM. Always gives you candies for hugs.

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after school ‘happy pledis 2012’ group photo with son dambi, pledis boys and park junghyeon (2011)

#after school #happy pledis 2nd album #love letter #2011 #son dambi #pledis boys #nu'est #seventeen #pristin #official #album

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anysathyrah · 6 years

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17 -3

holy shit does anyone watch seventeen’s performance at dream concert? I do!

before I started praising seventeen all over again, I want to whine huhhuhuhuh. I recorded their performance for the whole 12 mins and turns out it doesn’t have any sounds. worst 12 mins for me. thought I want to keep it for some other time. hmmm I’m dwelling.....

plus these babies went back and forth from dream concert to cho yong pil’s concert. and mingyu have schedules tomorrow. huuuuu...

also. WTF IS YOUR STAGE SLIPPERY, DREAM CONCERT? yeah sure, the forecast is unpredictable. BUT HELL DO YOU HAVE TO FORCE NCT TO MAKE THEIR PYRAMIDS WITH SLIPPERY FLOORS? i’m sorry, this is unrelated, but I’m mad of the slippery stage, rain is no big deal, but I’m deadass not satisfy.

okay I just saw Shua’s professionalism after slipped on stage. I’m angry.

OKAY NOW I SEE MINGYU FALL ON HIS FACE DURING JUST DO IT. WHAT IS THIS!!!!!!!

ranting. 끝

this last part of 17 post, we’ll talk about music and performance, shall we? since seventeen is known as self producing idols, I’m happily to explain in my own way. hik hik.

Self producing idol is seriously big deal. To start, seventeen is mad eof 13 members in 3 different units; Hip Hop team, Vocal team and Performance team.

these teams, I guess they were formed before debut, during Like Seventeen project? these teams, I think is one of a kind concept, like their rings. yeash.

Hip Hop team

S.coups, general leader and leader of Hip Hop team, following Vernon, Mingyu and Wonwoo. here’s to my bias. Hip hop team, they basically in charge of raps, check out Check In, but don’t ever think that they couldn’t sing. Heck I kill those people who says that can’t sing! Listen to Lean on Me and Trauma. Those three songs are my favs for Hip Hop team, and watch out for Mingyu’s vocal in Trauma. No kidding. Having a Vernon also a bonus, because he could make sexy English raps hahahahhaha. plus they have their own style of raps. I like that when they perform, they didn’t stick to their demos or their recorded song, always improvise and adlibs, which I really enjoy jamming with Hip Hop team.

우리 마지막이 언제일지 알지 못하더라도 행여 무슨 일이 생겨서 보지 못하더라도

Even though we don’t know When our last will be Even if something happens And we can’t see each other

내게 Lean On Me - 3rd Mini Album, Going Seventeen

Vocal team

Woozi, the small kid there is the leader of Vocal team, following closely Seungkwan, Jeonghan, Dokyeom and Joshua. here’s also lies my bias. Obviously in charge of vocals, personally I like Seungkwan’s voice the best. well he’s my top list in my bias list, so...... Even so, our Boo can rap too haaahahha. Check out Caratland 2018, where they switched the team’s song and vocal team got the hipp hop team song to sing rap. Favourite songs? Well actually I liked ballad songs and almost all of the vocal team song hit home. But personally, Pinwheel struck me the most. Woozi made the song based on his dreams. How cool is that???

그래도 울지마 슬플 거 같지만 희미하게 남아 있는 너를 위해오는 길을 잃어

But don’t cry It may seem sad But I’m here For you

오래 걸린대도 돌고 돌아 내게 다시 찾아와주면 돼 먼 훗날이라도

Even if you get lost And it takes you a while Come round and round back to me Even if it’s far ahead in the future

바람개비 Pinwheel - 2nd Album, Teen,Age

Performance team

Hoshi, our little hamster is the leader of performance team, followed by The8, Jun, Dino. Staying true to their names, they’re in charge of dancing. before anything else, please check out Lilli Yabbay, or 13 Month’s Dance. THAT’S AN ART! here’s also to my bias. okay, everyone is my bias. No, don’t tell me that they can’t do anything but dance. WRONG. Hoshi can sing and rap, he sung in Highlight, he rapped in BooSeokSoon’s unit song. Dino, the rapper of this team and sometimes he raps for Seventeen’s songs. Jun and Minghao can asdfghjkl sing, so never argue. Favourite song for this team? Highlight and Lilli Yabbay. But Swimming Fool is also catchy. Oh, and this group always made remixes for their title song to make as their dancing video, check out Mansae Concert Ver in their Youtube channel.

’m like a bird 날아갈게 네 목소리 들리는 곳 어디든지 In the air 어디서든 우리 마주하는 이순간

I’m like a bird I’ll fly wherever I can hear your voice In the air Wherever we are When we face each other

Highlight - 3rd Mini Album, Going Seventeen

other notable songs like Just Do It - BooSeokSoon unit: consist of Boo Seungkwan, Lee Seokmin (Dokyeom) and Kwon Soonyoung (Hoshi), My I - China Line which is Jun and The8, Bring It - Hoshi and Woozi, Rocket - Vernon and Joshua and so on. One thing about these guys are even jokes can sometime become serious. BooSeokSoon unit came from their predebut days where Seungkwan, Dokyeom and Hoshi are the funniest triplets in seventeen, therefore their song is kinda cheesy and funny, China Line, well, they’re from China, Bring It, a song Hoshi and Woozi made because Carats matched them as HoWoo watch, and English line huhuhuhuh I freaking love Rocket. Another infamous song was Hurricane by Hoshi. It was actually first seen in their One Fine Day *I’m not sure whether it’s the Yeoseodo or Japan series* as a joke by Hoshi to Wonwoo. Suddenly, during Diamond Edge, Carats were suprised to see a joke become a reality.

Yeah the stars are looking Straight down on us 우주는 끝이 안 보여 Yeah Ima build a rocket Ima build a rocket 구름 뚫어 번지 launch it Yeah got me singing like

Yeah the stars are looking Straight down on us I can’t see the end of the universe Yeah Ima build a rocket Ima build a rocket to pierce through the clouds Countdown launch it Yeh got me singing like

Rocket - 2nd Album, Teen,Age

kim mingyu, keep safe huhuuhuhu

Yeap. they’re that TALENTED. Now, here comes the part where they deserved self producing titles.

The production of Seventeen’s music are mostly done by Seventeen themselves. Woozi produced their songs single-handed, with the help of their favorite Bumzu hyung. ever heard Downpour by IOI and Happy For Now by Baekho of NU’EST? you cried? yeah, blame Woozi. besides producing and making music, he also create lyrics. those a-shockingly meaningful lyrics especially for those suckers for meanigful things, Woozi gotcha.

이제 그만 다 그칠까 이 빗물도 내 눈물도 비에 젖어 추위에 떨고 싶진 않아요 정말 언젠간 너무 차디찼던 빗물이 따뜻한 눈물이 되어 흘러내리겠죠 괜찮아요 금방 지나갈 소나기죠

Will it stop now? These raindrops, these tears? I don’t want to Get wet with rain And tremble with cold Some day, the cold rain Will become warm tears And fall down, it’s alright It’s just a passing downpour

Downpour - I.O.I, co-written and produced by Woozi

Other members also help in lyric making. Rappers write their own raps in all of their song, there will be at least one or two members for each song. because they have Joshua and Vernon, their lyrics also contain english words and also good grammars hoot, I mean you know how sometimes English words makes no sense in some Korean song, but seventeen done it pretty well heee

Do you ever watch Don’t Wanna Cry dance ver? or Thanks choreograpy? Amazed by it? Say thanks to Hoshi and Dino. again, staying true to their name, Performance team Hoshi and Dino really outdone themselves. They choreograph their own dance routines, with the help of their dance instructor, creating a masterpiece, just watch Lilli Yabbay or Thanks. I personally loved the part in Thanks where they lifted our Boo hehhe. Also, all 13 members are so good in dancing! KIM MINGYU! Breaking the myth of tall guys can’t dance. He’s so SHOCKINGLY HANDSOME WHILE DANCING.

but i’m still mad the fact the slippery stage of dream concert make him fall on his face :(

nowadays people are hyping about how Seventeen are able to open Cho Yong Pil’s concert, which is an honor, because Cho Yong Pil rarely invite guest. This recognition, after Seventeen won the 3rd part of Immortal Song, the legends special, seriously, they’ve got the highest score among all performers and the one and only boy group idol performing. Wow, I’m actually too proud that I couldn’t even express this properly. They even pushed away their schedule to seize the opportunity of meeting the legends.

The recognition they’ve gain today, yesterday and tomorrow. Seventeen is growing.

Another thing I liked about Seventeen is their passion. Seventeen always get to make remix of top songs in the year end music show, including girl songs. Even though it’s a girl songs, they managed to slay it. Even the covers and collabs. No. 1 by Boa, the cover they made at MAMA 2017. The superboy group Pledis combined with NU’EST W, making Heaven in ㄴㅇㅅㅌ and Carats heart. wow, the synchronization is no joke.

as I mention before, I like ballads, soft sweet tunes. So almost all vocal team song, I love all of them. But there’s this one particular song I really like to listen, this is the song, proves, that all members can sing. You just have to listen to them yourself. no, I’m not lying. just go and listen to it.

마지막이란 말 하지 마 영원히 무슨 일 있어도 우린 늘 그렇듯 웃음꽃 피워요

Don’t say it’s the end Forever Whatever happens, just like always Our smile flowers will bloom

언제 어디에 있어도 함께하지 못해도 우린 늘 그렇듯 웃음꽃 피워요 그대 미소에 봄이 돼줄게요

Whenever, wherever Even if we’re not together, just like always Our smile flowers bloom I’ll be the spring to your smile

웃음꽃 Smile Flower - 3rd Mini Album, Going Seventeen

We also have to mention collabs and OST. Currently, only Seungkwan and Dokyeom have their OST. Oh Vernon also. Seungkwan sang Kind Of Love for Mother, Dokyeom and his I am First for Tempted my fav drama and Vernon, with one of Pledis Girls now in Pristin Sickness. I swore, they’re the death of me. Dokyeom and Seungkwan song manage to make me cry though. Q&A, sung by Woozi, Vernon, S.coups and Ailee. BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL AILEE. It turns out that Ailee once trained with Woozi and S.coups, so they’re already close. Woozi also made a few touches to Ailee songs, well. Friendship goals. Talked about friendship, I like DIA’s Chaeyeon with Mingyu in Inkigayo hik.

내가 먼저 사랑한다 말할걸 너를 사랑하고 있다 말할걸 이제와 또 이렇게 후회하진 않았을텐데

I should’ve told you I love you first I should’ve told you I’m in love with you Then I wouldn’t have been regretting right now

내가 먼저 I am First (Missed Connection) - Dokyeom, Tempted OST

I’m getting lazy. better wrap this up.

Today’s recognition, I think it’s a great deal, a great comeback after their struggle during predebut. I mean, they deserve everything they have today, yet still being humble. these sweeties still cry for something meaningful. all these recognition sometimes I forgot that they’re just like me, teenage and living carefree with feelings, therefore whenever it’s raining and they have to perform, even though they say it’s okay, carats would freak out if any of seventeen members slipped and fall. Seventeen are too lovable, you see. Seventeen loved Carats as much as Carats loved Seventeen. me too. to be honest, I had a really tough weekend and with Seventeen songs I found my peace, really. The fact that they’re too close to me, really help.

so here’s my confession: I love you, Seventeen, so much. Even though I never met you, but you’re so close because you keep an eye to Carats. Very warm, very sweet, all thirteen members of Seventeen. I want to grow old and remember you as my booster. Thank you. I love you.

뻔하디뻔한 이 말을 내가 이제서야 꺼내 보지만 뻔하디뻔한 이 말이 전해는 질까요 yeah고맙다 고맙다 또 고맙다 뿐이지만 기다림까지 그리움까지 우리 추억까지

These typical words I’m only saying them now But I hope these typical words will reach youThank you, thank you, that’s all I can say Even all the waiting, the longing And all of our memories

고맙다 Thanks - Special Album, Director’s Cut

WOW such a long post. I spent solid two hours on this. I should get an A+ if this subject were an essay hahah. I was planning to watch A Poem A Day, so I’ll wrap this nice and sweet.

so yeah. this is the mark, the end of three long post of seventeen. okay today is seventeen, I’ve done this to vixx and exo and any other groups, just maybe not here in my blog so hahaha

I love guys who made my days happy.

stan seventeen. stan talent hik.

okay have a good evening. good night. love ya.

180512

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emperor-lover · 7 years

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hi omg i love your minhyun scenarios so much!! cld u do one where you're both idols dating secretly but the public finds out and ships it? make it long please😘😘😘😘tyty

hi, thank you kind anon!! haha I tried making it long, and i’m sorry about the long wait! This will be in the same setting as the WGM!AU, so please read that if you haven’t yet! Enjoy!!!! xx

soooo Minhyun and you have been dating secretly ever since the WGM break up

But one day you get a casting call to be the 2nd female lead in an upcoming drama

you’re really excited and you tell Minhyun about it

and he’s like wait, is this for this drama??

and you’re like yeah! wait how did you know?

And he’s like, I was going to tell you tonight but I got cast as the 2nd male lead!

and you’re both like omg

you’re going to be working together

what’s great is that even the public are like omfg my faves from wgm are going to be reunited on this drama

and everyone’s so excited because it’s been a couple of years since youve publicly interacted

and you know everyone kinda goes crazy when former wgm couples even so much as walk past each other or make eye contact

so the fact you’re both going to be acting together as a couple is a big deal

your managers are wary but they trust that you’ll be good at concealing it seeing as it’s already been a couple of years and no one has found out yet

also because you two have been really good at keeping your relationship a secret ever since wgm finished

like you’d never do anything that would cause suspicion

so you’d never wear couple items out when you went to the airport in case they’d get photographed

there was only one instance where both of you had promoted albums at the same time, but even then you’d make sure to only go to each other’s waiting rooms when there would be no cameras around

the time you two had gone on a date outside you had been so very careful, and had succeeding blending into the crowd like any other couple would

luckily both of you are homebodies, so lounging around at each others dorms was fine for both of you

which is why the two of you are actually so close because you literally tell each other everything

if a day has been tough for you, Minhyun just opens his arms up and you just melt into his embrace while he sings something sweet in your ear

on days that Minhyun happens to be feeling more tired than usual, you’ll bring over some homemade comfort food and some classic movies to watch until he falls asleep

you both kinda baby each other when someone is tired or under the weather, like Minhyun will tuck you into bed if you’re the one who falls asleep first and vice versa

also both of you have A++++ cuddling skills

every couple of months on your days off, sometimes you’d go on long drives together to the countryside, where there wasn’t as many people

you’d go on walks along the coastline and find a nice area to sit and have a lil picnic

Because of how careful the two of you were though, you weren’t too sure what to do now that you’d be acting together

So on the day of the first table reading of the script, both of you just acted as if you hadn’t seen each other since wgm

Minhyun being the crap liar he is, had been attempting to to strike up a weird conversation at one point but it was so forced both of you were trying so hard not to laugh at each other

because it was being filmed, you were slightly nervous but after the video came out, you were pleasantly surprised about the majority of comments from knetz

oh my god, look at this it’s my fave wgm couple’s reunion

aren’t they so cute, i can’t wait to see their scenes together in the drama

even at a table reading they’re perfect for each other

i wish they were dating for real ;;;;

Shooting went smoothly, especially because the chemistry between the two of you was very very real

The way that Minhyun had been looking at you was as if honey was dripping out of his eyes

“Either he’s a natural born actor, or he’s seriously in love with Y/N”

It was the same for you though, being around Minhyun all the time at work made it easy to become very casual around him

You’d playfully hit his arm if he messed up a take, or pull a silly face at him across the room before he had to act a serious scene

Fans were becoming more and more suspicious but played it off as if you two were just super close friends (which you are)

There were also a few kiss scenes, and they were all so damn natural

Even the director was like ???

Done in one-take?? Usually it takes a few more for people who don’t have much experience with kiss scenes

but nope, “you two are just so natural, it’s almost as if you’ve done this before??”

*cue nervous laughter*

so one night you’re hanging out at Minhyun’s dorm after a long day of filming and one of the pds calls you because there’s an extra scene that they need to add in to the upcoming episode and you’re needed

At the same time, Minhyun’s phone rings and it’s another pd who is also letting him know that he’s needed for said scene

And he’s like “yes, i’ll go there right away!”

and the pd on the phone to you pauses slightly before asking…

“Why are you and Hwang Minhyun still together at 2AM?”

So that’s how the staff found out about your relationship

Like it was obvious to people who worked with both of you closely that the two of you liked each other, but no one wanted to assume anything

Everyone was giving you knowing smiles when you went into work and you just sighed because you knew the staffs were never going to stop teasing

Literally the littlest thing they’d squeal over

“Y/N, why don’t you sit next to Minhyun for lunch break?”

“Aw did you see Minhyun gave Y/N his jacket because it was cold!”

They drink the same juice!!! That’s so cute, what do we do? Young love must be nice

Minhyun was having a concert and some of the cast decided to go to support

so you took this opportunity to go along too

Minhyun didn’t know you were going so you were planning on surprising him

and it was such a happy night, everyone bundled in backstage congratulating him on a successful concert

And you tried to sneak past to your manager who was holding onto the flowers you were planning on giving him

but Minhyun can recognise your silhouette anywhere so he immediately knew it was you bundled up in a black hoodie trying to squeeze away from the crowd

You had just about reached your manager when you felt Minhyun’s hand wrap round your wrist gently, pulling you round to face him

“Y/N!!! Why didn’t you tell me you were coming!”

His smile was practically blinding, you had to blink a few times to snap our of your daze

and you’re a stuttering mess, gesturing to the flowers and then to him and you don’t know what to say because you’re just so freaking proud of Minhyun

and he just laughs and pulls you into a hug and everyone is like OoOOOOoOOO ;))))

And you get one of the staff to take a photo of the two of you, and you both set it as your lockscreen for good luck

Usually you were both quite sweet to each other in behind the scenes videos

for example, there was a clip where you’d been playing with Minhyun’s hand, something that you tend do without thinking which was obviously the case here because you had been staring off into space

and Minhyun had just smiled at you before flicking your forehead gently

which snapped you out of your little bubble, so you scowled up at him

and he had just giggled before tweaking your nose

so it became this little war going on of you swatting away his hands and him trying to flick your forehead or squeeze your cheeks

That though wasn’t the key player in the reveal of your relationship

What gave it away to the rest of the world was literally the smallest detail

But of course the detective fans had managed to spot something

The stylists had been fixing up Minhyun’s hair and makeup, when one of the staff had asked what the time was

And Minhyun had checked his phone

Someone had screenshotted and zoomed in on his phone until it was a blurry af image of the lockscreen

with more detective skills, fans discovered from the clothes that the people in the pic are wearing are the clothes that you were wearing to Minhyun’s concert

so surprise surprise, big reveal everyone deducts that the two of you are dating

and your company and pledis don’t deny or confirm anything straight away

also because at that time you had been preparing for a comeback with your group

and you were so worried about it affecting the comeback and also the drama negatively

You don’t even know how to react because your phone has exploded with messages

it’s just crazy overwhelming, and it’s the same for Minhyun

and you give him a call and he’s full of apologies

“Y/N, are you ok? i’m so sorry, I didn’t realise my phone lockscreen would be seen in that shot;;”

Just listening to his voice calms you down, and you try to reassure him that it isn’t his fault

“there’s no way you could have imagined that anyone would have seen that in the shot Minhyun, it’s ok!”

“I don’t know what the company is planning on doing, but all I know is that we’ll make it through this, together.”

Minhyun tells you to go to sleep early and wait to see what your companies statements will be in regards to your relationship in the morning

you’re scared to log on to check the news and you decide to avoid it completely

but your group member comes rushing into your room with a big smile on her face

“Y/N! Read this!!” shoving her phone into your face

You take the phone hesitantly but your eyes widen when you read it

Literally pages of comments praising your relationship and how happy they are that it’s real

Everyone ships it.

Most of your friends were surprised that you were able to keep it hidden for so long

And the two of you still try to keep it super lowkey because no one likes it when couples are super PDA

BUT at the end of the year, you attended the big awards ceremony with Minhyun and everyone was just so amazed

because damn you guys are like so hot, wtf it’s really not fair

Minhyun is wearing this reallllly nice tuxedo that does so much justice for his broad shoulders and long legs

it’s like how is it possible that these two people who have great personalities, and are such talented visuals, exist??

AND THEY’RE DATING EACH OTHER?

Life isn’t fair, where are all the other people in the world who are perfect like you guys?

So of course, it was no surprise when they announced you and Minhyun as the winners of the best couple award for the drama you were in

And Minhyun’s such a gentleman, offering you his hand when you’re going up and down the steps to collect the award

and his eyes never leave your face during your thank you speech

and both of you are just so thankful that everything is just so perfect and meant to beeeee

like wow love really does exist, don’t lose hope y’all i say as I type out these scenarios and cry because it’s so unrealistic, you can only dream

lol the ending im sorry ;;;; anyways, thanks always for reading!!

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lesbiancarat · 3 years

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Haha its fine! Im book anon for a reason so take all the time you need! Before I start, I wanna apologize for the possible asks you got about the merch and hybe in general. I didn't intend to cause stress and need to be careful bdjahdsj so slap me with a fish!

Onto the ask! But agreed, I mean before the big kpop boom we saw, this was very common. Build a decent fanbase and then move to Japan or China. (Of course sometimes you see INSTANT movement in other countries but that depends on the company and such but you know what I mean) but since we do have the more global kpop era, we may see more companies do America which isn't a bad thing. It makes sense buisness wise so they will jump on it after debut or something. Thus I don't see it a bad thing for kpop groups to promote in America because hey, if in Korea they do sell western artist music who also tour there, kpop groups can also do the same ya know?

Now onto the hybe comment, I will try not to speak too much on it so I will try to summarize. I think my theory is due with merch from their main artist, they think maybe it could work with svt which maybe could but svt has a different fanbase so throwing on random merch won't make fans really want to buy (not saying some won't which kudos to you! As a fan you are allowed to consume what you please except not be a bad apple about it) so thus like the infamous water bottles which was done for bts, they thought why not do it for svt because bts fans sold it out apparently for a 2nd wave of it being sold again. (Which to this day idk why someone in the hybe team thought this was smart. Like...this is just in bad taste imo) I do wanna agree that it appears that hybe doesn't seem to have a proper art team for svt because while sometimes wild, I do know for their main artist they do have thoughtful merch based around say an album concept I recall. Kf course they will make mistakes i.e. the water bottles. I do wish it can improve because even though it is capitalism, I think fans do want decent merch. We have seen interesting ideas like svt making their own magazine and selling it lol. Of course it is hard to please because some fans want subtle merch ideas while others don't mind the vibrant pastel colors we got or some want wild ideas like svt figurines or something. Overall I hope I didn't drag this too much as I just wanted to respond back to you, I agree with many points you said so yeah cx I say let's also wait as this is barely what, a year or even less of svt being under hybe properly. Especially when hybe had its rebranding and expanding so things are being changed, I know fans are worried about this which is valid but let's not panic just yet. Let's come back in a year to this and see what has improved and what hasn't. (OK but peldis sold the boys rings!? :o since when!? I haven't heard of this actually, when did this happen if I may ask?)

Oof yeah sadly with streaming, many view "oh you don't stream it means you aren't a fan" when isn't the case (which is why I personally don't like when certain companies also do "listening parties" which seems a bit ???) I do remember this popped up big in 2017 but many fans called it out so it quiet down a bit. Like we didn't see it so often where fans were causing problems over it so idk why this returned nor what the cause of it was.

But thank you!! It really was a nice closing chapter, I think when I have personal stuff settled I will try maybe get a new bunny? And oohh congrats on the album! (Note to hybe or pledis. Please make the us store a more common thing, it makes things so much easier! Am happy it was at your place quick so kudos to the us store. Oohh wonderful choices! I think for many fans anyone or heaven's cloud seems to be the popular picks? For me, I may have to say game boi or heaven's cloud as well! Those songs make me just so happy? Like game boy is just so creative with the way it was made. As a video game nerd, it is perfection. I could make an essay about this song lol and heaven's cloud is just...wow. I feel so at ease with the song, comfortable and soothed. Like you are on a cloud lol. Also that is totally fine! Rtl was a grower for me (I blame the mv, it didn't do the song jusitice) but it is a bop and can't stop humming the chorus at random moments. Overall a great summer album. Just imagine any of these songs performed live ndjansns

lol don't feel too bad about it! honestly they weren't that bad + i can always delete asks if i really don't want to answer them, i just always get a bit paranoid that things will get out of hand so i may end up getting more serious in those situations OTL

and yeah i agree! i don't think it's a bad thing for groups to promote in the US, as you said, it's similar to groups expanding their fanbase by promoting in china or Japan or other asian counties, it makes sense from a business standpoint and there's nothing wrong with promoting in different countries. i just wish that some kpop stans understood that western and/or global popularity is a bonus and not a requirement for success. while they do have a global appeal, at the end of the day kpop's main audience is korea, and groups that achieve popularity in Korea have already achieved what they set out to do. but there's unfortunately a decent chunk of international fans that prioritize western popularity over anything and can't fathom that a group can be successful without being popular in the US. or they just talk as if their groups western achievements are more valuable than their Korean ones and to me that starts to look like xenophobia... (sorry if I'm repeating anything i said before in regards to this, i feel like i am but I'm too lazy to go back and check OTL)

since you sent this ask hybe released the caratland merch which was actually really nice, and today they also announced that there will be birthday merch for cheol (and presumably all members from here on out). we don't know what the bday merch is yet but some carats are already a bit miffed that hybe is even thinking to capitalize off the boys' birthdays... i bring both of these up bc i feel like the caratland merch proves your point that hybe is capable of designing good and thoughtful merch, and honestly this does reassure me a bit. but on the other hand them trying to capitalize off the boys' birthdays also proves that they still don't fully understand carats wants and priorities as a fanbase. which, if the future of seventeens merch is gonna be quality merch with some shitty cash grabs in between, i can live with that. I'm not gonna like the shitty cash grabs and i think it would be in our best interest as a fandom to not go crazy buying those shitty cash grabs, because if we don't then hybe will hopefully stop wasting their time and put more effort into /quality/. but if we get quality merch for important events like concerts and fanmeetings, i can live with it. as you said too, it can take time for these things to change, and we should all recognize that. but at the same time merch specifically is market driven, so i don't think it's a bad thing if people like @ hybe on twt about any bad merch that comes out in order to drive that change dhfkfj

but also on a maybe more fun note in regards to the merch... with some carats being upset about the bday merch i was thinking about what hybe could do for merch instead that would fill the niche of being at intervals throughout the year that could still be limited time drops but that carats wouldn't be mad at them capitalizing on and then i was like duh! they could literally just make merch off of going seventeen! honestly I'm surprised they haven't yet. maybe not merch for every episode, but they could have a line of permanent gose merch w a basic logo or something and then release limited time merch themed around some of the more popular episodes at various points during the year. I'm actually kind of obsessed with this idea now and for once I'm like hybe/pledis please capitalize off of this!! dhfkgjg

they never actually sold them, but for seventeens 3rd anniversary, pledis planned to sell replicas of seventeens rings. after it was announced carats were understandably upset since the boys worked so hard for those. luckily pledis heard carats concerns and put out an apology and didn't manufacture them in the end. I'm glad that at least they listened to carats even though it would have been better if they had never considered the idea in the first place :(

oh yeah listening parties are definitely just another marketing technique to boost streams. i think like with a lot of marketing techniques, it just depends on the execution. imo if they're done well it can be a good way for fans to connect while listening to an artists music, which is mutually beneficial for the company, but i can totally see a situation where companies get greedy and push it too hard. i don't know anything about what happened with them back in the day, but if you're curious why SVT had listening parties leading up to your choice, they were set up by UMG, the American distributor that SVT worked with for this cb. in this case the listening parties weren't just for boosting streams, but also likely for UMG to gauge interest. SVT isn't officially signed to a US label yet, but UMG's data from the listening parties could be used to show US labels whether or not there's enough interest for them to be signed. which if that happens we'd almost definitely see a more permanent US shop!

ahh yes, once you're ready I'm sure it would be great to have another bunny companion 🥺

yes! heavens cloud and gam3 bo1 are both such feel good songs! my sister actually added heavens cloud to their Spotify after i made them listen to the album in the car dhfkf it's now one of 6 kpop songs they have saved (4 of which are SVT... my influence 💅 DHFJFH) I'm certain we'll see some of the songs from your choice at caratland this year, hopefully it's all of them but I'd especially like to see heavens cloud and wave 👀 I'm also still crossing my fingers for an i wish live performance bc i can't believe my favorite SVT b-side is one of the TWO tracks they haven't performed live not including the new album (the other one being network love, which i would also like to see live!)

#melia.ask #📖 anon #long post #it always takes me so long to answer these bc i am incapable of shutting up OTL

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