#which should not necessarily be the goal for all rappers! and it's not the only rubric for a FLOAT (flow of all time hehe)

[heathened]

it was so often in service of the bit or buddhism so it can be easy to forget but genuinely, mca had one of the flows of all time

[thesinglesjukebox]

PINKPANTHERESS FT. ICE SPICE - BOY'S A LIAR PT. 2

That's a wrap on Day 1! And we're just getting started...

[7.09]

Jacob Sujin Kuppermann: The last time we talked about PinkPantheress I called her music "aural wallpaper" -- and I stand by that! It's just that "Boy's a liar" is exquisite aural wallpaper, the kind of endlessly loopable pop hit that has just enough variation to sound fresh even after most of a year's worth of overplay. Part of that comes from her guests. Ice Spice's verse is the most genuinely affecting she's ever been, and Mura Masa's assist on production varies the UK Garage-nostalgia formula just enough for it to work, bringing in faux-8-bit synth lines to cut through PinkPantheress' still-simple melodies. Yet the PinkPantheress of "Boy's a liar" is herself an artist evolved, one more driven towards actual sing-along hooks rather than just moods to ruminate in. The change works -- that chorus will be embedded in my head for the rest of my life, which I have to assume was the goal. [9]

Joshua Minsoo Kim: PinkPantheress riffs on UK dance music in a way that's antithetical to why I was drawn to it -- her diaristic lyrics and hushed vocalizing subtly position the music as a singer-songwriter's work, steering any breakbeat or 2-step jitter away from maximalist dancefloor pleasures. Her latest album Heaven knows assuaged some of my skepticism: "True romance" is tasteful in its momentary adoption of jungle, "Feel complete" brings her work in conversation with turn-of-the-millennium Shibuya-kei, and "Ophelia" is a hefty conceptual gambit that could only work with a sound so diaphanous. Before all this, though, was "Boy's a liar Pt. 2." It was the first track that made me appreciate the sketch-like nature of her craft. The song hinges on Ice Spice's nimble maneuvering of the beat, whose harpsichord-like melody and chiptune blips place this sorrowful recounting of a shitty ex as a truly timeless phenomenon. Ice Spice arrives mid-confession to act as the supportive friend -- if it's not completely felt in the lyrics, then it's there in her playful yet acerbic tone. She provides necessary relief; PinkPantheress' "good enough" chants feel slightly more hopeful by the time the song ends, like she knows she'll come out the other end soon. [6]

Jonathan Bradley: Ice Spice lays down 16 frothy bars that feel like eight, yet everything about this track feels twice as insubstantial as it really is. PinkPantheress contributes a burble-chirrup that in pixelated patterns of toy piano and ringtone synth and a back-and-forth loop that sounds most like a digital fish blowing bubbles. Suitably, Ice Spice's vocabulary abstracts into a "duh-duh-duh" that she still manages to rhyme with "shouldn't have." [8]

Oliver Maier: Big year for these two. The "good enough/duhduhduh/should'nt've" three-piece is amazingly silly, the axis around which the song (and most of the memes it has produced) spins and a great distillation of what is appealing about Ice Spice as a rapper. Not much else jumps out, though. PinkPantheress has a good ear for feathery beats, but this one feels paper-thin, and the chiptune flourishes get grating quick. [4]

Wayne Weizhen Zhang: In which the value propositions of two emerging stars are perfectly merged. Effortlessly flexing and trashtalking, Ice Spice plays the foil to the cutesy but wounded and contemplative PinkPantheress. This is what shit talking a boy with a friend should sound like. [8]

Katherine St Asaph: Mura Masa called this single "borderline misandrist"; if so, that border is the size of a moat. The song isn't about boys as a group but one particular boy, whose crime isn't being a liar necessarily but being hypercritical. And "Boy's a Liar" isn't a breakup song so much as an epiphany: a celebration of the first tentative tendrils of renewed self-confidence. "You only want to hold me when I'm looking good enough" should not feel quietly radical, but after hearing "actually, beauty standards are primarily enforced by other women!" horseshit for seemingly decades, it does. Maybe that's why this diaphanous little single has gravitas beyond its weight. Or maybe it's just because I'm job hunting right now, and "Boy's a Liar" has been a great soundtrack for my (at time of writing) 194 autorejections. (damn) [9]

Michelle Myers: The original "Boy's a Liar" is two minutes of vibey perfection, but calling it a song feels like a reach. The addition of an ill-fitting verse from Ice Spice is a step in the wrong direction. [7]

Jackie Powell: Ice Spice's feature not only helps the song's flow, but it establishes the track as a feminist call to action. The verse that Ice Spice replaced on the original "Boy's a Liar" sounded out of place and it slowed down the tempo that PinkPantheress established in the hook and opening verse. Lyrically that verse was also weaker. Without Ice Spice, PinkPantheress continues to plead with her lover to stay. She asks what she should do without him. Ice Spice's verse in Pt. 2 specifically calls out the liar in question and places accountability. Pt. 2 transforms the song from more of a woe as me track into a song telling a story about someone who should just buzz off after lying. He's clearly not good eno-o-ough, good eno-o-ough. [7]

Alfred Soto: Rounded up a notch for Ice Spice's rap and the insidiousness of the tiny, tinny synth hook. As much as I appreciate a 2:15 pop single, "Boy's a Liar" needs ballast. [6]

Will Adams: The original was carbonated and pleasant, like the first sip of a seltzer whose flavor turns out to be quite nice. With Ice Spice, there's added dimension; she lets slip a hint of vulnerability ("I don't sleep enough without you") and a hell of a lot of charisma. The brief run-time will probably bother me less and less as time goes on. [6]

Crystal Leww: I heard every kind of edit of this on the dancefloor, this year and it didn't matter if it was a UK garage version, Jersey Club, or baile funk -- you could hear the girls of New York City rap along to every single bar in the Ice Spice verse. I think my favorite part is the moment of quiet, pleading pause in Ice Spice's "But I don't sleep enough without you." She's seemingly all New York bad bitch, I'm-Tougher-Than-You big balls energy up until this point but yeah, bad bitches need a little love, too. [8]

Aaron Bergstrom: Reads like someone spent a long time trying to explain the concept of self-doubt to Ice Spice and she didn't quite get it, but the ideological odd couple bit actually works pretty well. [6]

Brad Shoup: The remix rap feature is a delightful gamble. Maybe you're just getting the name you paid for: the personality, the ad-lib. If it's a collab, maybe you get a couple bars that nod at your theme. Ice Spice's feature is precisely designed to complement the track: smash-cutting between bravado and insecurity. At the very end -- where those contractual wrap-up bars tend to go -- PinkPantheress and Mura Masa drop the skittering dialtone so she can plead in second-person. It's pretty devastating! [7]

Nortey Dowuona: It's always a delight to hear the taunting song title out of PinkPantheress's honeycomb soprano cuz it comes after a deeply anguished and frustrated first verse in which she feels the wrenching despair of not being good enough for her to be loved, cared for, trusted. It stacks depressed and tired line after depressed and tired line until she throws up her hands, deciding to wash her hands of him, letting go of his stated feelings to tend to her own coalescing into a stone, which Ice Spice hurls at another unnamed him, until she briefly considers her spite, then admitting to herself she does still care, worse, consider his presence important to her life. But "don't like sneaky shit that you do." [10]

Alex Ostroff: I'm still a little lukewarm on the concept of PinkPantheress as a pop star. The idea of the UK Garage revival actually topping the US charts this time around is something I'm 300% in favour of happening, but when niche scenes have their crossover moment I usually want the artists to really make a serious play for taking over the centre of culture and release songs that give us their unique take on Pop Music. (To be fair, this is likely because I am now An Old who missing the TRL era when all charting music seemed to exist in the same universe, whereas the charts in 2023 seem more like a way of ranking the relative popularity of different niche music scenes that remain hermetically sealed off from one another.) Too often for me, PinkPantheress' songs -- even after Boy's a liar" -- don't push beyond the slight UK garage-influenced TikTok bops she started out making. Ironically, this Pt. 2 with Ice Spice (which now feels like an early success from a previous era of her career) is one of the few times when her promise feels entirely fulfilled -- dragging Ice Spice in from the parallel universe of New York drill and putting her in a new context of chiptune bleep-bloops and PinkPantheress' vocals pivoting from wistful to joyous. That said, if the UK Garage revival crossover actually takes over the charts in 2024, I humbly request that we get more songs with gloss and big choruses and big emotions. [8]

Taylor Alatorre: Perfect timing aside, a key reason why "Pt. 2" took off the way it did is that Ice Spice displays an intuitive grasp of what this extended dance mix of a ringtone is really about: not middle-fingers-up misandry, but the torments of an ongoing fixation. PinkPantheress flits between the present and past tenses like she's reading from a jumbled diary entry, but amidst all her self-protective cooing, the line that lands the hardest is "you're not looking at me, boy," which is really more of a suggestion for improvement than a burning of bridges. So it's entirely fitting that Ice Spice end her characteristically efficient verse with an uncharacteristic airing of regret: "I don't sleep enough without you, and I don't eat enough without you." Nothing groundbreaking for the top 40, but it's these seamless transitions between expressions of superiority and vulnerability that have kept "Boy's a liar" from a lifetime sentence in the social media buzz bin. [6]

Tara Hillegeist: It's not that I'm against a song being useful as a TikTok soundbite, much less predisposed to think an artist who has primarily existed in that format cannot be interesting outside it, but... damn. If you set this against the original, to say nothing of "Mosquito" or even Ice Spice's own "Deli"... it's tempting to condescend in all good faith and write off the rehashtagged gestures as some attempt at a victory lap, maybe, but if this is the sound of #winning, it's awful perfunctory against either of their best, if not outright insulting to both. Preemptively remixing a perfectly good piece of Carly Rae-&B like "Boy's a liar" into nothing more than a half-rasped TikTok-ready clip reel, to say nothing of a guest verse that tries for above-it-all styling and lands on slumming-it-all tiresome -- from Ice Spice, an artist with more personality than panache to begin with -- is a gesture beneath the ability of any performer and flattering to none. But yesterday's leftovers will suit tomorrow's fancams just fine, won't they, so it hardly matters if there's hardly any marrow left on these bones, does it? [4]

Andrew Karpan: One wonders what the future holds for the seminal record of 2023, a charismatic bounce of emotional longing that was seemingly heard everywhere but that I can't imagine ever wanting to hear again. [7]

Daniel Montesinos-Donaghy: Pillowy, lightweight, more notable for Ice Spice's continued ascendance than PinkPantheress. One of these artists gets their lines coloured in and it's not the British gal. [7]

Ian Mathers: This is great, but I'm still holding out for us to review Pt. 3 where it's just the "Weird Fishes/Arpeggi" mashup, which has pretty much replaced this one in my earworms' songbook. [8]

Leah Isobel: A fax machine beeps incessantly in the American Embassy in London. A horde of 22-year old secretaries, outfitted in earth-toned Juicy Couture, jewel-bright nails click-clacking on the cracked screens of their iPhones, wait with bated breath as the message comes through. Urgent meeting with the Ambassador requested, it reads. Serious matter: the boy's a liar. Before the fax is even finished, Ice Spice is in the car, her driver careening through the city on the wrong side of the road. She mutters a few tentative thoughts into her voice memos: "He never drops his location, like..." Ambassador Spice arrives at Prime Minister Pantheress' office to find that news crews are already present, ready to capture a meeting of historic import, with implications international. The duo's regal bearing -- shaped by a lifetime of political service -- never falters, and their smiles never seem false. They are each truly beloved of their people. But they can never undo what has already been done: they cannot make the boy tell the truth. The flow of information has sped up over time, hastened by shimmering tentacles of fiber optics snaking under the Atlantic, heralded by jingly ringtones and text alert sounds, but it's never fast enough. Regret and grief attend every belated realization, every decision made, every path not taken. In the US and UK, millions of citizens watch their representatives come to an unprecedented agreement, one that future generations will look back on and think, "That could have been worse." The relieved masses, content to know that the truth has finally been revealed, hum and sway in agreement: "Good enough-ough-ough." [8]

Rachel Saywitz: sorry can't properly blurb this one, too busy shaking ass [7]

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[spiritualhippybitch]

Hii 💕 I have saturn and moon in gemini , and Jupiter and north Node in cancer all in 7th house . What does it mean ? Thanks 💕

Hellooo , I am so sorry for the late answer🥺👉🏽👈🏽 I was really busy and I actually did work many hours on the appropriate answers, because I really hope it will help you! ✨❤️ 

I am assuming, that you are using the placidus house system:)

Saturn in Gemini

This is a good placement for Saturn. Here, Saturns intellectual qualities are emphasized. You are most likely quick witted. A negative side is however, that one might come across as cynical and too skeptical.Many with this placement love to research and have a youthful, almost child like wish to learn.Difficulties like; a lonely childhood, due to the inability to express oneself, might have occurred.Individuals with this placement might have a hard time obtaining an education.However with Saturn in Gemini, one can be gifted with musical abilities.You have to be patient with work.Also cautiousness with the chest and lungs.

Saturn in the 7th house

With Saturn in the 7th house, you are most likely cautious about marriage and partnerships.Even to the point that you might not even marry until later in life.Sometimes people with this placement marry a widow or widower.Might benefit socially from marriage, if not it is not negatively aspected.However there might be possible legal problems through marriage and/or a set back.

Moon in Gemini

This is a very versatile, witty, charming and even amusing placement.It can however come across as very disorganized, inconsistent, superficial, sometimes cunning and even manipulative if unwell aspected.You have an active mind that needs constant stimulation.A very intellectual placement. Usually have a lot of general knowledge.Since the Moon in Gemini is so quick witted it's decisions are more likely intellectual rather than emotional. People with this placement are fast learners and great at multitasking. Very social, many know a bunch of people from different places.You might not like to stay at home for too long and should always take some time to get out and be social. The need to always do something is very occurring. Great placement for writers, teachers and even journalists. Many rappers have Gemini influence, since they are so good at writing. Good with words and communication in general. You probably analyze your feelings a lot .“why am I feeling” is a common question people with this placement ask themselves. You want to understand your emotions. Sadly some with this placement try to ignore their emotions because they cannot understand. You probably have a different way of looking at things and change your mind often.Therefore, you need constant changes, even small ones. Small trips and travels probably benefit you. Good placement for business as well, but making decisions is very hard for you.

Moon in the 7th house

The Moon in the 7th house needs security in relationships, marriages and partnerships.You might marry someone that resembles a parental figure (someone nurturing) who is also protective of you. You might become popular with the public at some point.Negatively; You might jump from one relationship to another because you are scared of being alone or you are constantly looking for “the one”. Positively; You see both sides in an argument and try to be fair.

Saturn and Moon in the 7th house, Gemini

Your mind is always very active. Your need of constant change can make it harder for you to maintain relationships. You are most likely very cautious of your feelings and romanic relationship, however you might, even subconsciously, have the emotional need to be in one. You might feel like you are being pulled from both sides like a rope. It is important that you do not avoid your feeling and find a balance. Generally, Relationships ( any relationship) are very beneficial for you. Even in business! Just be cautious and do not be “too kind” balance is a very important thing for you. Just like patience.

Jupiter in Cancer

Jupiter is considered a lucky placement here.It tends to be optimistic. With this placement you might have luck with investments, real estate and even stock market. It is also a creative, sympathetic and imaginative. Can have luck in creative careers. Speaking of careers, it is also beneficial for chefs and restaurant owners to have this placement as well. In your later years you might also have a very peaceful life. With Cancer in Jupiter you are probably going to become a good parent and/or grandparent.Children can be beneficial for you as well. This could also mean, working with children etc.Some people with this placement have bigger chests. Or at least nicely shaped. Do with that whatever you want.

Jupiter in the 7th house

Another placements for luck and success in marriages and partnerships.You might gain some sort of power through them. Marrying twice and/or rich is very common. Sometimes with this placement people date a lot in search for “the one”.Here, your opponent might even become your friends at some point in your life, because this placement means that conflicts can have beneficial endings.When Jupiter is in the 7th house you have to be careful to not put your trust in the wrong people. Also do not be too generous.

North Node in Cancer

Here you have to learn to balance between your feelings and your responsibility in your family.Learn to notice feelings and become more empathetic, nurturing and be supportive of others.You might built your own home/ family.Children can be very beneficial with this placement because it gives one motherly or fatherly instincts and feelings. This doesn't necessarily mean you have to have children, but working with children could also be an option.You have to stop the need to control everything, even people. Focusing too much on goals and wanting to be in charge of everything is also an obstacle you have to overcome, since your South Node is in Capricorn.However do not ignore your own need to take care of others. You are not responsible for everything.

North Node in the 7th house

With the NN in the 7th house you have to connect with your “true self” since the SN is in the 1st house.It is very important for you to form relationships and partnerships where you can be you true self.This can be romantic but also just friendship.In your past life you might have been more selfish, and now have to learn to become more selfless.(obviously in a health dosage)

You were probably very independent and wanted to do things your way. But now with the NN in the 7th you have to overcome your ego and compromise. There is a chance that you are used to not taking responsibility for others. With this placement it can be learnt from relationships and partnerships how to overcome all of that. Learn letting people in and help but doing the same in return.Again, you will most likely have a beneficial marriage. This placement too, is great for business.

North Node in the 7th house, Cancer

To sum those placements up, it is possible that marriage and children can be beneficial for learning the lesson of the 7th house. Since those experiences can make one very selfless, nurturing and giving, which would ultimately mean you have overcome the karma of the south node. However, if you do not desire having children or maybe even marriage, working with children or generally learning to give and empathy and sympathy through friendships and partnerships can also help you.Just be careful to not be too generous and know your boundaries.

I hope this helped you! 

I did use some Books/PDFs to help me out how to phrase my sentences properly

BIG Credits to: 

The North Node of the Moon in our Astrological Chart by River School of Homeopathy

Lunar Nodes Keys To Emotions And Life Experience by Diane Ronngren

The North Node in Your Chart Twelve Doors to Spiritual Growth by Louise Huber

The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk

[fmdsunghee]

prompts. restructuring task 001.

+10 ecp points

assuming your muse has changed in some way, be it internally or as a result of a change of the external factors around them, how is your muse different? these can be as small as an opinion on a song they hadn’t released previously or as big as a major change in their background.

Probably the most significant change is the fact that now Sunghee is slightly younger and also the maknae of Catalyst. Before, they were already part of the maknae line, which naturally made them one of the youngest in the group, but now they are the absolute youngest, currently even the baby of Gold Star, which has considerably changed the way people treat them. It’s not something Sunghee is used to, because they are used to being the older sibling, but now as the maknae they are the one being babied. They don’t… particularly care for it? The insistence that others pay for shit when they go out together or the treatment they usually get for it are both things that make them slightly annoyed. 

Another change is perhaps in their image. Not so much a change per se as a bigger focus on it than before? Now there’s an actual effort from Gold Star to sell Sunghee as this like… almost perfect little brother. It was mentioned in their app that Sunghee got the position as an MC because of an interview they did where people kept gushing about how polite and sweet they were, and they easily managed to make people fall in love with them because of this approachable, welcoming and kind personality of theirs, which is a considerable contrast to the group’s image overall. Sunghee feels an extra pressure to present themselves as a pleasant person all the time, which can be very draining. 

Something small that changed is putting more focus on their lighthearted personality. Sunghee was turning out to be too quiet and too serious for who they actually are, and lost some of the playfulness that they were supposed to carry and that’s going to be more prevalent moving forward. (wc 296)

what does your muse think of their company and their group?

Sunghee’s opinion about Catalyst is about the same as they had about Unity. They enjoy the type of music they release, mostly, and the music they don’t enjoy they just don’t go back to. They are thankful that they weren’t stuck in a group with a concept like Cloud because Sunghee knew they would be even more babied than they already are, and as much as they don’t mind being the playful maknae, they wouldn’t want to be restricted by Cloud’s image. And they are also thankful Catalyst is not too conceptual the way Quantum is because they would struggle with sticking with that perfect idol group formula. 

The biggest issue Sunghee has with Gold Star is the absurd emphasis on personality. Might seem like a contradiction, considering that most of their fame they currently have is a result of their personality being used as a bargaining chip to sell them, but it’s precisely because of that Sunghee feels as if they are not allowed to ever do anything wrong. Which is very stifling to someone who can’t always control the way they will react to things. It’s very overwhelming to be constantly aware not only of the performance you’re putting on but also the way you present yourself — their personality that is sold to the public is very close to who Sunghee truly is, but they are made to feel as if there is no wiggle room and that’s daunting. (wc 242)

is your muse on their first contract or their second? if they’ve renewed, what were their feelings around that at the time and what were their hopes for their second contract? if they haven’t renewed, what are their current thoughts on the end of their eventual first contract?

As Catalyst is still a very recent group, they are still on their third year together, Sunghee is obviously still in their first contract. For now, they don’t think there’s anything that would push them to not want to sign with the company again. Sunghee would prefer if the group stayed the way it is because they do enjoy the experience of being in a group and it wouldn’t be as fun to be an idol if they were by themselves — hence why for solo music promotions they don’t enjoy doing a lot and prefer only doing the basics — but they also sometimes think about whether the increase in their fandom is going to affect the way they feel about the group eventually. Catalyst is one of the biggest groups fandom wise, so it’s something that scares them a little bit. 

Going into contract renewals eventually probably one of the things Sunghee is going to ask for the most is more creative control of group related music. Not that they wanted to work on a lot of things, and so far they’ve been given some level of creative freedom to write lyrics and whatnot, but Sunghee would like to participate more in other creative aspects. Another thing they will probably try to negotiate when time comes is more freedom to decide what things they have to do, solo promotions wise. (wc 232)

what are your muse’s goals and motivations?

Being a musician was always Sunghee’s first and main goal. Becoming an idol was a short-term, almost impulsive goal of theirs that they had when they were a teenager, and somehow they managed to make that come true. Working with music was something that Sunghee decided on at a very young age, even before they considered becoming an idol, and they genuinely feel very blessed that they get to do that. They don’t really have ambitions for awards or recognition beyond what they already have, especially because the fans give them a lot of the reassurance they used to seek from people in their lives. So now Sunghee is trying to focus on other short-term goals, related to things that interest them. Participating on a cooking show, for instance, is a goal for them. Learning new recipes that they can actually enjoy eating is also a goal for them. Having a radio show of their own, develop a career in hosting which is something they realised they really enjoy — things in the realm of idoldom that don’t necessarily have to do with music. If anything, their only long term goal music wise is to work with Chinese artists eventually, but they’d like to do that more behind the scenes, as a producer or a songwriter, than anything. 

Sunghee would never admit to this out loud but two things motivate them the most. The first is trying to make their family proud. They know whatever they do is going to make their mother proud, but they specifically would like to make their step-father proud of them. That’s probably the hardest thing to do, but they are not giving up on that anytime soon. The other is spite. But in a healthy, non toxic water sign way. Sunghee just kinda wants to prove to anyone who ever doubted they couldn’t do it that they are very capable of doing anything they set their mind to. The world is not built with them in mind, which means they are often exhausting themselves in a way other people don’t have to, but Sunghee is nothing if not motivated to keep going. (wc 358)

what is one conflict, internal or external, that your muse is currently dealing with, has recently dealt with, or will need to deal with in the future?

The eternal source of conflict for Sunghee is the fact that being an idol is exhausting beyond a normal level of exhaustion for them. Not only being constantly aware when they are performing so they won’t forget lyrics or choreography, but also being constantly aware whenever cameras are around since they can’t, as it was mentioned, even let a bit of the less enticing aspects of their personality slip. They are on, on, on, pretty much whenever they are not home, and while Sunghee is still managing to handle that, it’s truly a mystery how things are going to develop moving forward. There’s a real possibility that they might take time off at one point, which is also something they hate even the mere thought of since it feels like admitting defeat.

Something more external is the inevitable questioning of where their “alliances” lie? I’m not planning on going too deeply into it since it involves far too many political things for comfort, but there’s a section of both Catalyst’s fandom as well as people who follow idols in general that question whether being raised in China by a Chinese step-father makes Sunghee too, I guess, China friendly? Again, this is not something that is going to be explored too in depth, but it’s something that inevitably impacts who Sunghee is as a person and might keep them from being able to do a few things they’d like to do. (wc 240)

if your muse has established career claims, what are their thoughts on their career so far? if they do not, how do they feel about not having individual activities yet? what would they like to do in the future, if anything? if they don’t have ambitions for individual activities, explain why.

Most of Sunghee’s established career claims are for credits in Catalyst’s music. Something that was kinda pushed into them from an early age is the thought that rappers should write their own verses. It’s not something they get to do as often when it comes to Catalyst’s discography, especially because Gold Star is still a company that is worried about the quality of the music being released and they trust the idols just as far as they can throw them, and Sunghee is not even that big of a senior, not to mention being the maknae. So they definitely would like to work more on Catalyst’s music in the future, applying themselves more to it is something that they would like to be given a chance to do. 

The other established career claim they have has to do with hosting, which is that they hosted the Gayo Daejejeon in 2020. It’s a bit of an extension to their Music Core hosting gig, since it felt like a natural progression for them to host MBC’s end of the year show as they already host their weekly music show. Hosting is definitely one of those things about idol life that Sunghee is very surprised to enjoy as much as they do, and it’s something they want to do more of. Their Music Core gig is ending soon, which is going to be very bittersweet for them, but they would like to work on radio as well as variety shows in general, as they truly do enjoy everything that comes with this hosting path. (wc 261)

[fyexo]

(ARTICLE) 190206 Chinese K-pop star with crossover appeal, Exo’s Lay Zhang, aiming to make it big in America in 2019

He became the highest-charting Mando-pop artist in Billboard history with his Chinese/English 2018 debut solo album, and he’ll be at Grammy Awards

Zhang recently performed in Shanghai with rapper A$AP Ferg and DJ Steve Aoki, who says he’s ‘got something really special’

When you’re a Chinese pop sensation with your sights on America, your schedule is bound to be backed up.

Just look at Lay Zhang. The only Chinese member of K-pop boy band sensation Exo, he wrote in a New Year’s greeting on Weibo: “I rested eight days in 2018 – I hope I will be able to rest for seven days in 2019.” That’s a work ethic he’s bringing to his American ambitions.

Last year marked his solo debut in the United States, where he immediately made an impact. His 22-track album “Namanana”, recorded in both Mandarin and English, quickly soared to No 21 on the Billboard 200 – making him the highest-charting Mando-pop artist of all time.

He already has American activities in the works this year: he’ll attend the 61st Grammy Awards as an ambassador for radio station FM Donggan 101.

It’s a move that brings him one step closer to a long-term goal of performing at the Grammys. In the meantime, he’s linking up with big names from the West – on January 20, he lit up the stage in Shanghai alongside DJ Steve Aoki and rapper A$AP Ferg.

Zhang made his name in South Korea as the main dancer for Exo and his return to full promotional activities in the K-pop supergroup is hotly anticipated. He appeared in the music video for Exo’s recent Tempo single and provided vocals for the Chinese version of the track. But he’s mainly been focusing his energy on a solo career in China.

It’s hard to overstate how massively Zhang’s star has risen in China. In 2017, the singer and actor, known as Zhang Yixing in his home country, was ranked at No 20 on Forbes’2017 China Celebrity List after generating 120 million yuan (US$17.8 million).

His comedic turn in The Island garnered acclaim after the film shot to the top of the Chinese box office in its first week. Then there was the TV show Idol Producer, which increased his recognition in the region.

Now that Zhang has checked all the boxes for success in the East, will 2019 be the year he makes it big in America?

Aoki seems to think so. “He’s got a lot of crossover potential to really pull a large demographic and fan base in America,” the American DJ tells the South China Morning Post.

“I’ve noticed personality is a really big part of your music. And the artists that have crossed over in America and internationally have really vibrant personalities. He’s not just a great dancer, a great singer and part of a really big group. He’s got something really special – and the human quality people really look for.”

The DJ says his stage collaboration with Zhang was organised through Samsung, the electronics giant for which the Chinese singer is an ambassador. The South Korean conglomerate asked Aoki if he’d want to work with Zhang on a live song.

“I was all about it,” he says. “So I flew out to Shanghai and the easiest thing we could do was to have him arrange the choreography for one of my songs [Shakalaka], since we don’t have any music out together.

“I can definitely call him a friend now,” he continues. “Now we’re talking about doing fun stuff in the future. I don’t want to give away too much.”

A$AP Ferg and Aoki aren’t the only big names in Zhang’s contact list.

Bazzi, the American pop star and occasional K-pop songwriter, can be found on the liner notes of the song Give Me a Chance from “Namanana”.

Music app Shazam teased a shot of the Chinese superstar in the studio with DJ Khalid back in December. And then there’s a collaboration with Jason Derulo and label mates NCT 127 in tribute to Michael Jackson, which is slated for a February 22 release.

Although his solo career technically fits the Mando-pop label, this series of collaborative efforts reflects a pattern that reached new heights. The South Korean music industry is no stranger to linking up with American stars, but the Western presence was more pronounced in 2018.

The combinations were endless: Blackpink and Dua Lipa, CL and Black Eyed Peas, BTS and Nicki Minaj (as well as Aoki), Red Velvet’s Wendy and John Legend, Super Junior and Leslie Grace.

It’s a smart move, because high-profile collaborations make up a significant chunk of the Hot 100. Last year, The Economist estimated that around a third of hit songs were collaborations.

It’s a calculation that held true at the end of 2018 – and then some. Joint efforts appeared on more than 40 of the songs on Billboard’s year-end chart. The top 10 was dominated by artistic cross-pollination as seven tracks included guest artists.

Still, Aoki rejects a suggestion that collaborations are a strategy.

“[Idols] don’t necessarily need to work with anyone outside their world,” he says. “They’re just having fun with it, I think. They’re not like, ‘Well, we need to do this. We’re gonna get here.’ They’re already there.”

Zhang does have a few more advantages when it comes to an American crossover. He’s been learning English at lightning speed to the point that he no longer needs a translator for interviews with English-language outlets.

He also co-composed and arranged all of the songs on “Namanana”, so he can easily dodge the “manufactured” label American outlets often apply to K-pop artists.

The real challenge to determining an artist’s crossover viability is assessing the dividing line between fandom generated success and general public appeal. So far, Zhang’s recognition in the US has been mostly generated by fans – but he’s making impressive strides toward achieving more visibility with the American general public.

This raises the question: do artists even need to appeal to the general public any more? Asian artists can chart purely on their support of their own fan bases, so why is it necessary to get the general public’s recognition?

The streaming era’s decentralisation of the mainstream means that popular and niche are no longer contradictions. “EDM also appeals to a very large demographic,” Aoki notes, “yet it’s not necessarily on the radio, and it doesn’t have to be. There’s a synergy there with how strong K-pop is without having this American radio success.”

Mando-pop now has a real shot at viability in America as audiences embrace foreign-language artists such as BTS, Bad Bunny and J Balvin.

Last year saw 10 albums by K-pop artists (including Zhang’s “Namanana”) grace the Billboard 200 chart. Foreign-language artists consistently dominate YouTube’s global music charts.

And according to Rolling Stone, the most streamed song in the final quarter of last year – taking all music platforms into consideration – was the bilingual Taki Taki by DJ Snake, Ozuna, Cardi B and Selena Gomez.

So it’s safe to say that Zhang is entering the US scene at the perfect time – and the audiences stateside should be hearing a lot from this Chinese star in 2019.

source: scmp

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[INTERVIEW] KCrush Interview with Rapper and Songwriter Bang Yong-guk

As a Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer, and former leader and main rapper of K-Pop group B.A.P, Bang Yong-guk has had a storied career, and he’s not even 30-years-old (born March 31, 1990)! In 2008, Yong-guk made his debut in the underground Hip-Hop group Soul Connection using the pseudonym “Jepp Blackman,” and since then, he’s become a popular figure in the Korean music scene, especially for international fans who enjoy his artistic flair and meaningful songs.

On August 19, 2018, Yong-guk’s contract with TS Entertainment ended, so he is now free to pursue his own music and projects. 2019 marks Yong-guk’s new beginnings as a soloist without the K-Pop chains.

On January 20, 2019, he made his solo comeback with the single, “Hikikomori,” his first comeback since “Drunkeness” back in May 25, 2018. We were lucky to be able to attain an interview from Bang Yong-guk, while awaiting his HIKIKOMORI single to be dropped on the 20th of January 2019.

*Thank you so much for taking time out for a KCrush Interview. Could you briefly introduce yourself to our readers please?

– Hello, this is Bang Yong-guk. It’s nice to meet you all.

*You have a new single is out on the 20th of January, tell us why did you choose “Hikikomori” as the title and the meaning behind the cover.

– Hikikomori is based on my own story which expresses the inner loneliness and confusion from my experience.

I tried to express the feelings I get when I look in the mirror and see my real self when I am off-stage, the fear I have towards the people in the outside world, and the disturbing feeling that I get from being confined in a room that seems like it is protecting me but, at times, it just feels like imprisonment. I put in the effort to put music, artwork, photography and video together. As to the artwork on the cover, I initially did the drawing and the design was developed on it.

*Your Instagram and MVs focus a lot on aesthetics and art, especially black and white images. Does art hold a lot of significance for you?

– I began using the black and white filter when uploading my photos and I continued using it.

At first, I selected the filter because I felt somewhat uncomfortable with the colorful photos seen on the social media. It really doesn’t hold any special meaning or significance, but I like the fact the black and white filter seemed to convey more colors for me personally. However, I think using black and white for other data other than my own photos may seem a bit too stubborn of me, so I am trying to use less these days. But I still like black and white.

*What kind of music are you into these days?

– Since I was working on my studio album, I didn’t get to listen much of other artists’ music other than my own. I usually enjoy listening to James Blake when I’m working. I tend to listen to the song, “Don’t Miss It” the most. James Blake is an artist who really inspires me and for that, I am very appreciative.

*It seems you’ve taken up tennis. Could we ask how good you are at playing the sport?

– I’m still a beginner. Tennis was a sport that I wanted to learn since I was young but I couldn’t make the time for it while I was active in the group.

When I left the company, tennis was the first thing I began learning. At the time, I thought to myself that I should do what I want to do when I first bought a tennis racket.

*You have a few noticeable tattoos; do they hold any particular meanings to you?

– I don’t necessarily enjoy getting myself tattooed but I have the tendency or just a weird habit of wanting to leave a trace on my body whenever I experience certain incidents.

I never got a tattoo thinking that they’d look cool on me or anything like that. When I made up my mind to get one done, I think that it was usually because I was out of control and they weren’t always done due to good memories.

*If you were a character of an anime or a video game, what would you be and why?

– That seems like a difficult one to answer. I’m just too ordinary to be like a character of any kind, and not a likely candidate to appear in an anime or a video game. If I ever thought of wanting to be one… Because I enjoy playing soccer video games, I’ve wanted to be one of the referees in a soccer video game, rather than the cool-looking soccer players.

*Which characteristics do you and your twin share and what are your differences?

– Well, I find it amusing that we have the same voice, height, and face but our personalities are completely the opposite. I like staying at home while my twin brother likes to go out and hang out with his friends.

*Will you be collaborating with any of your former group members in the future? And if you could collaborate with an American artist, who would it be?

– I always have in mind that I would be doing some great projects with the members in the future. The American artist I would like to collaborate with is Joji. Everything he has done is art.

*Do you have any movies, books or musicals that you’ve enjoyed recently?

– The Shape of Water.

*Do you have a preference to a color and what colors don’t you like?

– My wardrobe is just filled with black and white. I don’t think I like any colors that stand out in the crowd.

*What do you do to maintain your health and to release stress?

– My way of managing my health is not to pay much attention or care into it, but I would not recommend that.

I don’t know how to releasing stress, so I always keep it inside, and that’s how I am able to produce songs in the studio.

*What did you like the most about touring? How are the Babyz overseas different from the Korean Babyz?

– The tours that we’ve done have always been a joy for me. Whether it was on or off stage, they were the only times when I felt I could really breathe. And those times are filled with great memories for me. I do not think the fans outside of Korea are particularly different from Korean fans. I’m just so grateful that they love me and support what I do. I can feel they truly care about me.

*Who do you respect and feel the most grateful towards?

– My grandfather is whom I respect the most and the one I am the most thankful for. Although he is in heaven now, I still think he’s guiding me. My grandfather is practically a religion to me, and I love him.

*Please tell us about your future plans, goals and hopes for this year and beyond.

– I wish to begin this year by showcasing everything that I have to offer. My studio album is almost complete, so please show support.

I will also be doing new projects with friends who are artists to produce music, pictures, photographs, videos, fashion, designs, writing…

If any of you would like to participate, please contact me.

Now that I’m free, I think I will be able to do anything. Thank you.

Kcrush would like to thank Bang Yong-guk for his time and wish him much success with his single “Hikikomori” plus his upcoming album.

[fuckyeah-yongguk]

KCrush Interview with Rapper and Songwriter Bang Yong-guk

As a Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer, and former leader and main rapper of K-Pop group B.A.P, Bang Yong-guk has had a storied career, and he’s not even 30-years-old (born March 31, 1990)! In 2008, Yong-guk made his debut in the underground Hip-Hop group Soul Connection using the pseudonym “Jepp Blackman,” and since then, he’s become a popular figure in the Korean music scene, especially for international fans who enjoy his artistic flair and meaningful songs.

On August 19, 2018, Yong-guk’s contract with TS Entertainment ended, so he is now free to pursue his own music and projects. 2019 marks Yong-guk’s new beginnings as a soloist without the K-Pop chains.

On January 20, 2019, he made his solo comeback with the single, “Hikikomori,” his first comeback since “Drunkeness” back in May 25, 2018. We were lucky to be able to attain an interview from Bang Yong-guk, while awaiting his HIKIKOMORI single to be dropped on the 20th of January 2019.

*Thank you so much for taking time out for a KCrush Interview. Could you briefly introduce yourself to our readers please?

– Hello, this is Bang Yong-guk. It’s nice to meet you all.

*You have a new single is out on the 20th of January, tell us why did you choose “Hikikomori” as the title and the meaning behind the cover.

– Hikikomori is based on my own story which expresses the inner loneliness and confusion from my experience.

I tried to express the feelings I get when I look in the mirror and see my real self when I am off-stage, the fear I have towards the people in the outside world, and the disturbing feeling that I get from being confined in a room that seems like it is protecting me but, at times, it just feels like imprisonment. I put in the effort to put music, artwork, photography and video together. As to the artwork on the cover, I initially did the drawing and the design was developed on it.

*Your Instagram and MVs focus a lot on aesthetics and art, especially black and white images. Does art hold a lot of significance for you?

– I began using the black and white filter when uploading my photos and I continued using it.

At first, I selected the filter because I felt somewhat uncomfortable with the colorful photos seen on the social media. It really doesn’t hold any special meaning or significance, but I like the fact the black and white filter seemed to convey more colors for me personally. However, I think using black and white for other data other than my own photos may seem a bit too stubborn of me, so I am trying to use less these days. But I still like black and white.

*What kind of music are you into these days?

– Since I was working on my studio album, I didn’t get to listen much of other artists’ music other than my own. I usually enjoy listening to James Blake when I’m working. I tend to listen to the song, “Don’t Miss It” the most. James Blake is an artist who really inspires me and for that, I am very appreciative.

*It seems you’ve taken up tennis. Could we ask how good you are at playing the sport?

– I’m still a beginner. Tennis was a sport that I wanted to learn since I was young but I couldn’t make the time for it while I was active in the group.

When I left the company, tennis was the first thing I began learning. At the time, I thought to myself that I should do what I want to do when I first bought a tennis racket.

*You have a few noticeable tattoos; do they hold any particular meanings to you?

– I don’t necessarily enjoy getting myself tattooed but I have the tendency or just a weird habit of wanting to leave a trace on my body whenever I experience certain incidents.

I never got a tattoo thinking that they’d look cool on me or anything like that. When I made up my mind to get one done, I think that it was usually because I was out of control and they weren’t always done due to good memories.

*If you were a character of an anime or a video game, what would you be and why?

– That seems like a difficult one to answer. I’m just too ordinary to be like a character of any kind, and not a likely candidate to appear in an anime or a video game. If I ever thought of wanting to be one… Because I enjoy playing soccer video games, I’ve wanted to be one of the referees in a soccer video game, rather than the cool-looking soccer players.

*Which characteristics do you and your twin share and what are your differences?

– Well, I find it amusing that we have the same voice, height, and face but our personalities are completely the opposite. I like staying at home while my twin brother likes to go out and hang out with his friends.

*Will you be collaborating with any of your former group members in the future? And if you could collaborate with an American artist, who would it be?

– I always have in mind that I would be doing some great projects with the members in the future. The American artist I would like to collaborate with is Joji. Everything he has done is art.

*Do you have any movies, books or musicals that you’ve enjoyed recently?

– The Shape of Water.

*Do you have a preference to a color and what colors don’t you like?

– My wardrobe is just filled with black and white. I don’t think I like any colors that stand out in the crowd.

*What do you do to maintain your health and to release stress?

– My way of managing my health is not to pay much attention or care into it, but I would not recommend that.

I don’t know how to releasing stress, so I always keep it inside, and that’s how I am able to produce songs in the studio.

*What did you like the most about touring? How are the Babyz overseas different from the Korean Babyz?

– The tours that we’ve done have always been a joy for me. Whether it was on or off stage, they were the only times when I felt I could really breathe. And those times are filled with great memories for me. I do not think the fans outside of Korea are particularly different from Korean fans. I’m just so grateful that they love me and support what I do. I can feel they truly care about me.

*Who do you respect and feel the most grateful towards?

– My grandfather is whom I respect the most and the one I am the most thankful for. Although he is in heaven now, I still think he’s guiding me. My grandfather is practically a religion to me, and I love him.

*Please tell us about your future plans, goals and hopes for this year and beyond.

– I wish to begin this year by showcasing everything that I have to offer. My studio album is almost complete, so please show support.

I will also be doing new projects with friends who are artists to produce music, pictures, photographs, videos, fashion, designs, writing…

If any of you would like to participate, please contact me.

Now that I’m free, I think I will be able to do anything. Thank you.

Kcrush would like to thank Bang Yong-guk for his time and wish him much success with his single “Hikikomori” plus his upcoming album.

[bountyofbeads]

I was Sweden’s prime minister and no, Mr. Trump, I could not have freed A$AP Rocky either

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/07/26/i-was-swedens-prime-minister-no-mr-trump-i-could-not-have-freed-asap-rocky-either/

Two great editorials that show the problems of the Trump presidency that being reflected in our culture and society. PLEASE READ 📖 and SHARE

I was Sweden’s prime minister and no, Mr. Trump, I could not have freed A$AP Rocky either

By Carl Bildt | Published July 26 at 4:08 PM ET | Washington Post | Posted July 26, 2019 9:59 PM ET |

I have no idea whatsoever what happened that evening in the streets of Stockholm in late June that led to the detention of three U.S. citizens — including the rapper A$AP Rocky — and to them facing assault charges.

But once upon a time, I was prime minister of Sweden, so I have to confess to having a certain knowledge of both the powers and the limitations of that office.

I certainly hope that what really happened will be sorted out by the courts without undue delay. Everyone is equal before the law, and everyone should have an interest in a speedy resolution of the case.

But the case has acquired a certain prominence since President Trump jumped to the defense of the most famous suspect. True to form, Trump has launched a number of tweets to demand “FREEDOM” and in general terms expressed his dissatisfaction with both Sweden and its prime minister for not immediately doing what he wants.

Trump isn’t particularly known for taking up individual cases of this sort. If he is known for anything, it’s being ready to turn a blind eye — even to murder. But in this case, one can see that he had very specific political reasons for demanding that these three people are immediately sent back home.

So let’s just say he didn’t have the inner workings of Sweden’s legal system in mind. Here’s an unsolicited briefing.

As prime minister, you can have your government propose laws and try to get parliament to decide on them, but once that’s done, your role in how they are implemented is absolutely zero. There certainly are countries around the world where the judiciary is little more than an instrument of the arbitrary powers of the ruling strongman, and where the political leadership can send people in and out of prison at their discretion. Sweden is most certainly not one of those countries.

A Swedish prime minister who tries to order a court to release a suspect or dismiss a case is first going to fail and then, with high probability, will be kicked out of office.

I wouldn’t say that our judiciary necessarily handles every single case in a way that is beyond any reproach, but its independence is far preferable to a system of arbitrary justice influenced by the whims of politics, be they domestic or foreign. The independence of the judiciary is rightly seen as a hallmark of a truly free society. In this we are no different from the United States.

In addition to being a free country, we are also a small country. Based on historical experience, we tend to be somewhat allergic to larger powers, be they in our immediate vicinity or not, trying to influence who is brought to justice in our country. If you cave in to one, you could be certain that others might try to do the same. The United States is a country friendly to us — others might not necessarily fit that description.

The three U.S. suspects will get a fair trial. No one doubts that. The outcome will be decided by the court — without any interference by any higher political authority within or outside of the country.

That’s the way it should be in a free society.

Our school lunch problem is a microcosm for what’s wrong with American life

By Helaine Olen | Published July 26 at 4:23 PM ET | Washington Post | Posted July 26, 2019 |

Pennsylvania’s Wyoming Valley West School District can’t seem to stay out of trouble. First, it got flagged for threatening families that owed money for their children’s school lunches with the foster-care system. It then turned down a number of offers from do-gooders and philanthropists to pay off all the debt, only backing down this week after yet another round of bad publicity.

The story was extreme, but the actual problem was not. It can seem as though barely a week goes by without news of some school district or other attempting to get tough on children whose parents or guardians can’t or won’t pay their lunch bill, a problem so prevalent that it now has a name: lunch shaming. There was Warwick, R.I., where students whose parents were in arrears were told they would receive only a sunflower butter and jelly sandwich, and Canaan, N.H., where a school cafeteria worker was fired after giving a student an $8 lunch when he didn’t have money in his account, and reports that school district workers in states including Alabama, Kentucky, Texas, Michigan and Utah tossed the lunches of students in the garbage when they realize that the students couldn’t pay for their tray of food.

The ongoing issues with school lunches are part and parcel of our better-but-not-great economy, the one where even as people feel increasingly confident about their personal finances, serious signs of trouble remain, including a growing number of people paying credit card bills after their due date, a record amount of outstanding student loan debt and almost 40 percent feeling so financially beleaguered that they say they would struggle to handle a $400 expense in an emergency.

But these school lunch scandals are also representative of increasing punishing callousness, harshness and brutality of American life. It starts at the top, where our billionaire president, one who inherited both his vast fortune and his connections, feels no shame at taking away food and housing subsidies for people in poverty, meanwhile making a sustained effort to do away with the Affordable Care Act, which would result in millions of people losing access to health care. Desperate migrants are corralled in concentration-camp-like holding facilities at the border, where children continue to be separated from their parents for spurious reasons. Unlike every other nation in the developed world, the United States does not mandate paid maternity leave. (A Republican proposal to offer that option to new mothers would offer them a portion of their wages — at the cost of potentially reducing their Social Security payments at retirement.) Life expectancy is falling.

Yet, remarkably, despite the meanness embedded in our society, Americans view themselves as a generous people. That’s likely because we give more to charity than almost every other first-world country. Whenever a local school district finds itself in the crosshairs of a school lunch scandal, numerous people often step up to offer to pay the outstanding bills. But, in truth, our giving nature is often exaggerated. Food banks routinely report they are in danger of running out of food. A large minority says the government has no responsibility for ensuring that everyone can access health care, and most crowdfunding campaigns to help people pay medical bills do not meet their goals. People who can’t make ends meet are immediately assumed to be wasting their limited funds on lattes and avocado toast, while food-stamp recipients are viewed with suspicion, with many convinced they are somehow guilty of living a lazy, louche life on the backs of more responsible taxpayers.

As for Wyoming Valley West School District, it won’t need to take money from millionaires and billionaires to pay children’s dining bills going forward. The district plans to begin offering all its students a free breakfast and lunch regardless of need or ability to do so, something it can do because of a federal program that pays for it if many students in the district live in poverty. Here’s hoping it can continue to do so. President Trump’s proposed federal budget, released in March, would have made significant cuts in the program. The administration is also considering redefining poverty in such a way that more than an estimated 100,000 children over the next decade would no longer qualify for a free or reduced-price meal at school. That’s hardly a happy ending.

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Hello Idols!

We come to you today with a post in four parts. Rest easy, there are no changes to the operations of the site, just a few observations and reminders. First is a little list of the things we’d like to address today. We’ll put content below the cut.

Scope of the Roleplay

Brand & Development

The Point Shop

Skills and Development

On the subject of the scope and focus of the roleplay, we want to reiterate once and for all that it is and always has been a (somewhat) realistic portrayal (or attempt at) of the lives, hardships, and tribulations of idols. We don’t just say that as a fun tag for our ads or something. We really mean it. What we want more than anything is to explore fundamentally flawed and nuanced muses operating under extreme pressure, trapped together with others in a similarly miserable situation, in a sort of microcosm of suffering and stress. Our goal is not to explore what it would feel like to be hugely popular or to create muses that can list resumes full of all the things we wish we could do or be as idols. We want to encourage everyone to think thoughtfully, creatively, and carefully about their muse and their trajectory over time.

On the point of development, there is one hugely important point we want to make:

there is no single trajectory towards the top.

Not sure what we mean? Basically, not all idols are aiming for the same spot. There is not one singular format for the perfect idol, the end goal. Each muse should be aiming towards their own personal best. The path to success is very different depending on each idol. When you choose your starting position for your idol, you inherently choose their innate skills, the talents they were born with and worked for. This isn’t to say they can’t develop other skills within reason, but you are, by choosing that initial role, signaling their strongest points. This does, by necessity, somewhat limit them in terms of what is feasible and what is believable to claim in the future (if an Atlas rapper tried to claim a successful vocal performance on a music show, we’d turn it down, sorry guys). But that isn’t a bad thing. It doesn’t mean that they can’t develop their abilities. But those abilities don’t exist in a vacuum. 

If a girl walks into Midas and she has the potential to be a vocalist on the level of Taeyeon or Ailee. She’s not polished yet but she has potential, because that level of talent involved comes, to a certain extent, from basic biology. Either you have the potential to sound like that, or you just don’t. And Midas (or any company’s) vocal trainers will know how to spot that. They wouldn’t then look at that girl and go “Actually, lets train her up in dance or rap instead, maybe one day she can release a solo.”  Similarly, demonstrating the skills of your idol doesn’t mean you need to aim for the highest possible position (like a rapper trying to take on a major vocal claim). Rather, find something that demonstrates their ability believably and go from there. Taemin is an amazing performer and has had huge praise for improving his vocal skills. However, is he an exceptionally strong vocalist? No, not really. But he knows his strengths and operates within them. Similarly Chungha has found great success, not because she is a formidable vocal talent, but because she knows how to use her voice to the best of its ability, which is in and of itself commendable. 

Similarly, on the point of branding; that first paragraph or two  we have you write (and often ask you to re-write, or edit slightly, or clarify, or tweak) for your interview? It’s one of the most important things you’ve done on this site. That’s why we’re always, always going on and on about it when we bring in applications. That image is what will govern your idol and guide them, whether they like it or not (and many of them hate it, isn’t being an idol fun?). A girl in Jawbreaker with a chic image is never going to snag Nation’s Little Sister. Just as scandals can affect your character and group, they can affect your image too. Say an idol picks up a title like Nation’s Little Brother, and then has a Seungri style sex scandal - you can bet there’s a big “Former” stamped in front of that title now. A muse from a newer generation will have a different experience, trajectory, and set of opportunities than one from an older and more established group. Some things may come easier to the established - like a solo debut, but other’s they’ll struggle with, like viral notoriety. A national title might get picked up more easily by someone who’s been around long enough to build up that reputation, but could still be obtained with thoughtful planning and development by newer group members - it just takes more effort in character, since we doubt you want to wait around out of character for them to “catch up” to the level of exposure longer term idols might have had.

The way you construct that initial image, alongside the position you choose, govern the course of your idols future. Pair that with a carefully chosen secondary skill and you’ve got yourself the path to success- if you keep that in sight.

That brings us to our final point. The point shop. It’s fun, we know. It’s exciting to earn points and buy up neat things. But buying up things for the sake of it isn’t what we want to encourage. We realize perhaps our limited choices at the moment are to blame, and intend to add more and varied items in the coming week or two to differentiate things. The point shop is a way to demonstrate your muse marching down their path. An It Girl like Seolhyun might pick up a few big brand endorsements, some variety, a low tier drama, a bunch of commercials. A Nation’s Little Sister will want to cultivate that cute and sweet image with something approachable, with roles that suggest sweetness and bubbliness and aegyo, maybe some viral aegyo moments or a few variety guestings, and so on. Someone aiming for recognition on the level Kyungsoo has for acting would, conversely, swing their attention into working their way up steadily in serious and carefully curated acting roles -  if he’d taken on something like Dream High, people wouldn’t have been taking him quite so seriously. The point shop should be demonstrating the way your idol is progressing towards a goal, not just exist for the sake of picking up fun trophies.

On the topic of skills and development; this is the most important thing. We tied the points to the development prompts because we want to encourage development. We WANT you to delve into your muses deeply and we want to encourage that development through interaction, so we tied it to various prompt settings. That doesn’t mean a music show prompt should be about performing on stage only, necessarily. It can take on backstage aspects, psychological aspects, reminiscences on past performances. This is also why we require you to finish all of them first and then offer the chance to repeat them. One’s greatest strength or setback likely don’t change all too quickly, after all. The skill points don’t exist just to be racked up into nothing. They exist to show the progress of your muse. They shouldn’t be directly compared to one another, but should be considered as a metric by which you can demonstrate how your muse has grown since their debut, so to speak. It doesn’t mean that everyone with 80 points in vocals is amazing. It means that a muse that started with 10 points and got to 80 points in vocals has made impressive and important strides in their own skills. Thus, the skill points are truly invaluable, even if you aren’t able to “buy” anything with them.

We’ve become a little concerned by the desire to buy up things just for the sake of perceived popularity or success tied to that. We want to stress that the focus of this roleplay is not on popularity but on development, on hardship, and on constructing a muse carefully and creatively. We love all of our members dearly and never want anyone to feel discouraged. We know we have a tough application process. Many (most? possibly all?) of you were asked to tweak at least one little thing here or there, because we know how important those elements will be going forward in the roleplay, and how important their brand, vision, and skill set will be. We’re always, always happy to answer questions or give suggestions as time permits. That doesn’t mean we’ll always let anyone buy anything, or that buying something will come without consequences - we’ve had muses drop scandals with full knowledge beforehand that it would have them removed from group promotions upcoming, and so on, and we love that! Because that’s the kind of thing we want to explore. 

Not what it feels like to be the top of the heap and well beloved. While that can be fun to explore, that isn’t our vision for this site. We hope that you guys can understand, and that you look forward to some additions to the point shop in upcoming days. Hopefully these more varied options will encourage some more diversity in our muses and hopefully this little note will help put the importance planning your muse’s future based on their brand, image, and skill set into perspective. We’re a little worried that perhaps having the point shop has given the wrong impression of where we place importance and focus in this roleplay, and are considering potentially just removing that element. However, we hope laying out our vision to an extent here will help postpone that possibility and swing focus back where it belongs: muse and development. Please like this to show to us that you’ve read it. Thanks so much!

[legit-min-yoongi-trash-tho]

BTS Intro Post

Title; BTS Intro Post

Genre; Info(??)

Type; Intro Post

Group/Member; BTS – OT7

Authors Notes; Enjoy! I’m soo terribly sorry it’s so late! Hope it’s what you wanted!! 😊 Also this is a rlly rlly long post with lots of facts and photos so um ye...have fun. Tbh all this post does is just prove what a big ‘ol piece of trash i am because 95% of these facts were from memory, I typed all dis shit out guys...im fuckin dead now. These are all facts from websites that I remember, certain nicknames are not necessarily what I call them but some dso. kbye 😊 x

{Requested}

oKAY SO SIT DOWN, SHUT UP, AND GET YO FEELS READY FOR BTS AKA BANGTANSONYEONDAN AKA BULLETPROOF BOY SCOUTS, AKA BEYOND THE SCENE, AKA THESE 7 DORKS WE STAN FOR SOME REASON!!

First up is Kim Seokjin {Jin, Jinnie, Mamma Jin, Princess Jin, Eomma/Eomma Jin, Pink Princess, Eat-Jin, Third Guy From The Left, Car Door Guy, Mr Worldwide Handsome, Seokjinnie}. Jin is the oldest brother, the oldest hyung in BTS and is basically their mother and let’s be honest our mother too.

Some facts;

 Born in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea – it looks like dis;

 He’s got a papa, mamma, and hyung

 He majored in film at Konkuk University

 BTS be placin’ him as #1 visuals…I mean…he is gorgeous

 He has the longest legs & widest shoulders (60cm)

 He does this “traffic dance” which is adorable and you should go check it out, you won’t regret it

 He speaks a lil Chinese (Mandarin)

 Lil Jinnie usually cleans up the dorms (because he’s literally bangtans mum)

 He also rlly likes Disney princesses which is adorable

 He’s a v v good cook and has said he’s happiest when he’s with food (relatable jin m8)

 Fave number = 4

 Fave colour = blue (used to be pink, I think he still has a soft spot for it tho)

 Fave weather = spring sunlight

 Jin started playing Super Mario at like age 5 and Maple Story in Seventh Grade (Year 7) and he still plays them 😊

 When he’s hungry his left eye blinks a lot

 Fave foods = lobster, meat, Naegmyun, chicken, and greasy foods

 He’s friends with Jin Hyosang (Kidoh) from ToppDogg as Kidoh was under Big Hit Entertainment but left in 2012 and switched to Stardom Entertainment

 His role model is T.O.P from BIGBANG (same boi, same)

 He has lots of Nintendo games and Action Figures

 When he was younger he wanted to be a detective

 He wears rlly strong prescription glasses but doesn’t like wearing them because he’ll become insecure (I think we can all agree that Jinnie bean would look absolutely adorable in glasses??)

 He has a cute lil dog named JJanggu

 He likes Alpacas

 Jin can play guitar and piano

 He says V is the member he’s the closest to

 Jin says if he’d get a day off he would want Suga to be his servant so he an order him around

 If he were a girl, he said he would date Jimin because he is shy and someone like Jimin would help him open up and be social

 Jungkook and Jin bicker a lot, and a taxi driver once thought they were twins because of their nonstop bickering

 He likes strawberries but not strawberry flavoured things (yO SAME THO)

 He makes a lot of dad jokes (goals)

 Suga is the only one who doesn’t laugh when he makes dad jokes

 Jin said that looking at bugs isn’t scary, but if they get on his body, that’s rlly scary

 He dieted for a year, only eating chicken breasts ☹

 He is friends with B1A4’s Sandeul, they even went to an amusement park together

 He’s also friends with VIXX’s Ken and Lee Won Keun

 Jin sang the OST of “Hwarang” alongside V, which is Part 2 – “It’s Definitely You” (can find it here)

 He was casted in Law of the Jungle in Kota Manado but left earlier than the other cast because BTS had an abroad concert that time

 After BTS attended the BBMAS (Billboard Music Awards), Jin got a lot of attention (internationally) for his v good looks

Other members about Jin;

 Jimin; “He’s the oldest, but he likes to whine” [after school club] / “He’s like a grandma”

 Jungkook; “Jin-Hyung looks manly and he’s chic like a wolf but personality-wise, he’s carefree so he’s sloth-like (laughs). He’s really nice and he’s also a good cook, so we call him ‘granny’ between us”

 Suga; “A wolf”

 V; “Prince”

 J-Hope; “A princess”

 Jin’s ideal girl is a girl whose looks and personality is similar to that of a puppy, who’s hood at cooking, kind and takes good care of him

Summary; Literal princess, BTS & army’s mother, loves food and cooking, a beautiful man wHO NEEDS MORE RECOGNITION PLS AND MORE LINES ISTG I WILL WALK ALL THE WAY TO SOUTH KOREA FROM ENGLAND ALL THE WAY TO BIG HIT AND DEMAND THIS SHIT

Okay so next up is my ultimate bias (in case you couldn’t tell) Min Yoongi {Suga, AgustD, Yoongles, Min PD, Syub Syub, Motionless Min, Genius (self-proclaimed but I can reveal that this is a true fact m8), Min Monarch, Min Suga, D Boy, Sub-Energy}. Yoongi is the second oldest in BTS and probs the most savage human upon the planet, he often seems like the grandpa of the group but he can also be kinda childish and lively sometimes ^_^

Some facts;

 He was born in Buk-gu, Daegu, South Korea – it looks like dis;

 He has a pappa, mamma, and hyung

 He attended/attends Global Cyber University

 Yoongles is usually in charge of fixing the things Rap Monster breaks. He changes lightbulbs, fixes the toilet etc (handyman ayyee 😉 )

 He is like the father or grandpa of BTS

  Although Rap Monster revealed that he sometimes acts like a 5 yr old (same m8, same)

  He usually scolds and nags the younger members when they make mistakes

  Yoongi chose to become a rapper after listening to “Fly” by Epik High

  His role models are; Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, and Hit Boy

  He has a driving license but doesn’t usually drive

  Yoongi loves to play basketball and when he was a trainee he played basketball every Sunday

 He is quite blunt and straightforward, a trait of many ppl from Daegu

 When he was younger he wanted to be an architect

 His hobbies include reading comics, basketball, playing games, and taking pictures

 He writes/composes lyrics daily, and even writes lyrics when he’s in the waiting room, car, or even the toilet (dedicatioooon)

 He wrote the song ‘촣아요’ (Like It) under 40 minutes

 If he has a problem he usually talks to Rap Monster because their age gap is small, they have things in common, and they’ve known each other for quite some time

 Fave food = meat, meat, meat (same tho)

 Fave number = 3

 Fave colour = white

Suga comes from a poor family, in an interview he disclosed; “After we debuted, I went back to the dorm and sat there blankly staring. I could not believe that me, a kid from a poor daegu family, would be able to make it”. (you made it bby, so proud omf)

He speaks with a satoori accent when he’s nervous and when he cries ;-;

His ideal date would be something simple, “For me, just an ordinary date...I want to watch a movie, walk and would like to eat together”

When asked which member would he bring on a deserted island for 3 years, he answered Jimin.

Suga; “Jimin. To boss around. (LOL) Just kidding. I don’t talk a lot, I’m not the fun type, but Jimin is pleasant and mature, so I think it’d work out.”

Would date Jin if he were a girl

He loves taking photos (same)

His bad habit is biting his nails (also same ;-; )

3 things he likes are; sleeping, quiet places, places with no people

3 things he dislikes are; dancing, loud places, places where there are people crowding around

Fave weather; where you can wear short sleeves in the day and long sleeves at night

He thinks his looks are 50 out of 100; “Truthfully, when I see myself I think I’m ugly” (um liess boi, ur fuckin gorgeous so like…ye)

Other members about Suga;

Jin; “He likes being attached to his bed. He has a variety of knowledge and always gives help with that knowledge. I’m fascinated as to where he gets that weird knowledge from.”

J-Hope; “Is cool. His personality is quite strong on his own thoughts. Pretends not to care when he does. Seems like he’s all over the place, but is quite careful. That kind of personality. (Ah!! Personality where he only just shows strength ㅋㅋ)”

V; “He really has a lot of knowledge. He’s quite cool on stage. Cool and amazing. No answer to him being lethargic.”

Jeongguk; “He’s like a grandpa. But his passion towards music is overflooding. He also has a lot of knowledge. But he’s still a grandpa.”

Rap Monster; “Lingers on things more than you would think. He’s really timid once you get to know him. Full of random information. Grandpa. Although he seems cool – never… no no… Wants to be loved. Likes music. Has passion and stubbornness. Says what he wants to and can say everything well in front. Has style.”

Jimin; “He talks too much in front of you. He doesn’t hesitate, and although this is my personal thoughts, he likes being loved by the members ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ”

His ideal type is a girl who likes music, especially hip hop. He says he doesn’t really care about looks. He also wants a girl who can be very active when he wants to and very silent when he wants to. A girl that will always be by his side (boy im here, sign me tf up)

He has a male doggo named Holly and she’s deffo his weakness

Summary; The lethargic turtle of BTS with a both a savage side and a cutesy side that spits literal fire that needs to be protected imo. He is a lil been who can act 5yrs old one second and then act like an 80yr old man the next.

Now we have the actual sun personified, Jung Hoseok {J-Hope, Hobi, Hopi, Hoseokie, Sunshine boy, Your Hope, Your Angel, Hope, J-Horse}. Hobi is basically literal sunshine and so sweet. He has the voice of an angel and can also rap like a gOD, he’s also the main dancer for BTS and he has major skillz m8.

Some facts;

Born in Gwangju, South Korea

He got a mamma, pappa, and noona

He went to Gwangju Global High School; & Global Cyber University

Before he debuted, he hated doing aegyo but now he’s changed his mind (and we love his aegyo obvs)

Hobi and B.A.P’s Zelo went to the same academy for rap and dance in Gwangju

In his pre-debut days, he was part of a street dance team called NEURON

He won an underground dance battle and even performed at a festival (go hobiii) 😊

Initially he auditioned for JYP Entertainment, together with B.A.P’s Youngjae and Halo’s Dino

Fave colour = green

He has a cute doggo named Mickey

Hobi hates working out and exercising (I relate)

Used to be a tennis player in elementary school and played in competitions. He once received a bronze medal, out of 3 team competitors

He rlly likes melodramatic movies and remembers watching a lot of DVD’s when he was a kid, since his father also likes movies

His role models are; A$AP Rocky, J. Cole, Beenzino, G.D

He says he is closest to Jungkook

J-Hope’s motto “If you don’t work hard, there won’t be good results”

He likes visiting the Fancafe when he has time because he needs to know what are fans saying (always there for us armies)

When having problems or worries he would share them with Rap Monster or Suga (so cute 😊 )

When he was younger he was quite famous in the Gwangju dance underground

Things he wants to steal from other members is Jimin’s chocolate abs, Rap Monster’s rap skill and his good English

His ideal date; “I love the sea, I would like to walk down to the beach and hold hands (laughs)”

Other members about J-Hope;

Jimin’s first impression about J-Hope; “The first person I met was J-Hope. He was very friendly to me, ‘Excuse me, Jimin.’. So, I remembered J-Hope the most.”

Jimin about J-Hope’s mean side; “J-Hope is bright guy, laugh a lot and has become hopeful like his name. J-Hope has good energy that effects everyone in a good way and I think J-hope is awesome. And people think he’s always nice and innocent. But, inside his smiley face, there’s an evil living there. J-Hope winds me up all the time but never stop smiling even when he does that. But you can never punch someone who looks so happy like that. One day, I was sleeping and all of sudden he poked me and shook me saying,

‘Jiiiimiiiiiiiin, wake up and play with me!!!!’

So, I woke up. But right after I opened my eyes, he just grinned at me and went back to sleep like nothing happened. So, I thought,

‘Uuuugh! I can never say anything to him cause he’s older than me!’.

And once he told me he would give me a massage and started squeezing the back of my neck, and that got tighter and tighter! He was smiling at then too! At the end, I was getting upset but he didn’t stop it. He was doing it even harder and said,

‘This will relax your muscles.’

When I was sitting down at the rehearsal room during the break, he head locked me. He hit me once and left the room so I looked at him with a serious face for a second. J-Hope, the timid, came to the room only after three seconds and gave me some mischievous hugs and said,

‘Jimin! Are you upset at me? Are you?? You are not! Aren’t you??’

Chuckling hard, he left room after 10 seconds. What should I do with him?”

Rap Monster; “There’s something he always says whenever we make a comeback or wrap up our promotion. He says that we got to make a comeback or successfully complete the promotion, thanks to the love shown by our fans.”

Suga; “I’m not good at expressing how I feel with words. But Jimin and J-Hope are good at expressing themselves. I envy them for that.”

Hobi’s ideal type is a girl who loves him, is good at cooking, and thinks a lot

Summary; he’s literally sunshine and he has one of the biggest hearts ever. Dancing machine Hobi is such a lil bean and he deserves the world, honestly 😊 alSO DESERVES MORE LINES!!

Kay so now we have the intellectual, the very philosophic Kim Namjoon {Namjoon, Joonie, Joonbug, Moni, Rap Monster, Rap Mon, Namjoonie, Leader Mon, God of Destruction, The Destroyer}. Smol dorky bean with dimples and a v v high IQ of 148. Also, literally a Rap God whose life is about philosophy, BTS, and music.

Some facts;

He was born in Ilsan, Gyeonggi-d, South Korea

He got a mamma, pappa, and lil sis

He went to Apgujeong High School

Rap Monster studied in New Zealand and lived/stayed there for 6 months. :O  

He’s currently enrolled to Global Cyber University

Pre-debut he had already been performing as an underground rapper, with several tracks released informally, including a collaboration with Zico (Block B)

He’s really smart with an IQ of 148. He was previously ranked in the top 1% of the nation in his high school exams (so fuckin smart m8)

He speaks English fluently (he does so well omg ;-; )

Rap Monster’s TOEIC (The Test of English for International Communication) score was 900.

There was a rumour among the Korean fans that at the age of 15, Namjoon had a heart surgery with a 30% chance of living (but that’s probs legit just a rumour)

Hobbies include surfing the web

He’s a great supporter of Gay/Lesbian’s rights 😊 😊

He has a younger sister the same age as Jungkook but when asked if he would introduce her to him, he said N.O (ehehe)

His image before debut was a neat and quiet student

He started to write lyrics since he was in school, on his textbook

Rap Monster has composed/produced 100+ songs (y’all needa check out his solo raps n mixtape boisss)

Clothes matter to him (yo I live for his daily kim posts)

Fave food = Kalguksu (Korean knife noodles)

Fave colour = black

Fave number = 1

Fave items = clothes, computer, books

Despite Moni’s rough and tough image, he is v playful n relaxed

He likes clear weather

If he were a girl he said he would date J-Hope because he’s like the mother at the dorm

Role models; Kanye West & A$AP Rocky

Rap Monster wrote the lyrics of ‘No More Dream’ because he had no dreams when he was in school ☹

He, along with Jung Hunchul (ex member of Bangtan) wrote a Brave Brother/YG diss track called ‘Hook’ (check it out here man)

He wants to be a rich Rapper in 10 years

He has a dog, whose name is RAP MON

He would like to make a sub-unit with Jungkook

He was the first member to join BTS

He likes to imitate his members

Rap Mon said that he and GOT7 Jackson are good friends. He said Jackson is very handsome and really good at dancing

 His ideal date; “It’s like the ordinary college student date. We can see a movie together, eat together, walk together. I want to have love like that. It’s because I can’t at all (laughs)”

Some of his popular quotes are; “Jimin, you got no jams” and “Team work makes the dream work”

Other members about Rap Monster;

Suga; “On the stage, Rap Mon wears sunglasses and has a powerful image but actually he likes cute things. He keeps the ‘Pocket Monster Ball’ on his bed that he received at a fansign”

Jin; “The Baby Dinosaur Dolly. He shakes his tail and crushes things

Jimin;” In the fact, he gets hurt easily”

Rap Mon’s ideal type; “Sexy, even to a brain. Someone that is thoughtful and confident”

Summary; lil dimpled smol bean Moni is all about his music and his groups and fans. He’s chilled and relaxed but has a powerful image on stage. Literally the god of destruction and could probs just look at something and it’d break (that’s what happens to me anyways)

oKAY so next up is lil squishy sinful bean Park Jimin {Jimin, Chim, Chim chim, Chiminie, Mini, Jiminie, Mochi, Sexy Mochi, Jiminie Pabo, Christian Chim Chim, Kumquat Mochi, Mang Gae Ddeok. Oh, and I regularly call him Chim Cham/Chim Chams}. Such a smol chubby lookin bean but then he turns into the personification of sin itself on stage and I literally cannot deal with it man…kills me

Some facts;

Born in Busan, South Korea

He has a pappa, mamma, and lil bro

He attended/attends Busan High School of Arts; Global Cyber University

Pre-debut Jimin entered Busan High School of Arts as the top student in modern dance, but later transferred to Korea Arts High School with V

Fave colours = blue & black

Fave number = 3

Fave foods = pork, duck, chicken, fruit, kimchi jjigae

Chim Chams used to view himself as “fat” and he was self-conscious of his looks and cheeks (which were adORABLE)

When he viewed himself as “fat” (he doesn’t anymore)…(I hope) he went into depression and starved himself T_T

He prefers sunny and cool weather

Is known for his impressive abs (*dies*)

He likes to jokingly hit the other members as a way of showing his affection for them

If music is playing he will start to dance no matter where he is 😊

When the weather is sunny and cool, Jimin likes wearing earphones while listening to music that gives a good feeling.

Jimin became interested in a singing career after watching a Rain performance

Once he wrote some lyrics and gave them to Suga. Suga said; “You called these lyrics?!” (the lyrics sounded like a children song). Suga asked him to redo the lyrics, but in the end, he still couldn’t use Jimin’s lyrics ☹

Jimin’s role models are; Rain, Taeyang (Bigbang) and Chris Brown

He is most confident in his eyes

He enjoys reading comic books. He said that comic books influenced him a lot

Jimin usually solves his problems himself. If he can’t solve it, he will share it with V and ask for his advice

Jungkook is always teasing Jimin about his height

In the dorm, Jimin in charge of the kitchen (chef chim doe??? 😊 )

Things he wants to steal from other members are; Rap Monster’s height, V’s talent and gaze, J-Hope’s cleanliness, Suga’s diverse knowledge

Jimin’s ideal date; “Sitting on the bench, drinking together… I would like to have a countryside date. We would also walk holding hands…. (Laughs)”

If he’d get a day off, Jimin jokingly said he wants to go on a date with Jungkook while holding hands together. And when Jungkook talked about his wishes, Jimin shouted; “Live happily together with me!” (fucKIN SHIP)

He felt a bit hurt when Jungkook ranked him the last in terms of looks. Jimin thinks the 1st is Jin while the 7th is Suga. (He was going to rank Rap Monster as the 7th but he changed his mind saying that recently Rap Monster got better-looking)

He has to use eyeliner while practicing the choreography, else he can’t seem to show strong expressions and he will get shy

Jimin appeared in GLAM’s MV Party (XXO). GLAM disbanded, they were under BigHit.

Jin chose Jimin as the member who has changed the most since debut😊

Other members about Jimin;

Jin; “Comes at you really cutely. It’s like being attacked by a puppy. Can’t refuse requests because he’s too nice.”

Rap Monster; “Basically kind and gentle. Is very considerate. Isn’t as timid as you would think. Likes clothes and style (same with me). But even though he responds well, there are many times where he doesn’t actually do it. Is quite stubborn. Is the effort-type.”

Suga; “Follows the hyungs’ words well, isn’t the personality where he’ll receive dislike somewhere, puts in effort to live his hardest”.

J-Hope; “Is kind, listens to his hyungs well, has a lot of greed, and has a personality where he makes sure to do his part, and he has a really good personality where he likes me the most and his faith towards me is very strong~~ ♥♥♥♥”

Jeongguk; “He’s the effort-type along with being a triple blood-type A, timid, shameless, and hates losing.”

V; “Cute. Only the amount of him losing his temper is excessive, he’s kind and a friend that’s trustworthy. I talk to him the most, and if I have any worries, he’s the friend that I tell it first to”

His ideal type is a nice and cute girl who is smaller than him

Summary; uuggggh he’s just so fuckin cute and he deserves all the love in the world. He loves the others so much and cares for them loads. He’s a squishy bean in the streets and a sinful bean on stage. Everybody needs a lil chim in their life 😊

Up next is the animal loving, sweetheart, 4d alien Kim Taehyung {Taehyung, Tae, Tae Tae, Taehyungie, 4D alien, Blank Tae, 4D, Alien, CGV, Gucci Boy, Gucci Prince, V} dis bean is crazy and extra as hECK. He’s also super adorable and his laugh is probably the best thing ever omfg.

Some facts;

He was born in Daegu, South Korea.

He has a mamma, pappa, and lil bro

He attends/attended Korea Art School; Global Cyber University

Tae Tae can speak Japanese fluently :O

Fave colours = black, green, and white

Fave number = 10

V’s favourite items are = his computer, big dolls, clothes, shoes, accessories, and anything unique (like himself lol)

It is said that when his teaser image was released 5 personal fan clubs were created 😊

He has been in the group for a while, but fans didn‘t know or hear of him until the time around his debut

He likes anything that is unique

His favourite artist is Eric Bannet

His role model is his dad. He wants to be a dad like his dad, someone who takes care of his children, listen to everything they say and encourage & advise them in their future plans (so fuckin cuuuute)

He has the same hobbies with Jin

When V has a problem, he will share it with Jimin and Jin. But he thinks it’s easier to talk to Jimin since they have the same age

Fans said V looks like Baekhyun (EXO) and Daehyun (B.A.P.). He said Baekhyun is his mother and Daehyun is his father. (it’s true tho)

V is a mood maker in BTS, along with Suga (daegu princessss)

V’s motto; “I just came up with it but let’s life coolly to the maximum. Since life happens only once, waking up at ease in the morning and working doing your best”

According to Yahoo Taiwan poll, V is the most popular BTS member in Taiwan

In the dorm V is in charge of the washing machine

When V celebrated his Birthday (131230 at MBC Gayo Daejun), he felt very happy because he able to share birthday with K.Will. K.Will’s waiting room was beside BTS’s room. So, K.Will came to him and said, “Hey, is it your Birthday today? It’s mine too! Let’s blow the candle together.”

V likes amusement parks. He especially likes the gyro drop, gyro swing and roller coasters (boi we can go together because same)

V can climb a tree but he can’t get back down (such a dork omg 😊 )

V comes from a poor family; “I came from a poor family and I never thought I would become famous.” He grew up under a family of farmers and often takes pictures of the farm they own

He revealed in an interview with ‘The Star,’ “[Being an idol is] a lucky chance that will only come once in a lifetime. If I wasn’t in BTS I would probably be a farmer. I’d be pulling out weeds from a farm with my grandmother.” (farmer tae doe can you imagine… :O )

V acted in the Korean drama “Hwarang” (2017-2017) (if you haven’t already watched it, y’all needa do so)

V sang the OST of “Hwarang” alongside Jin, which is Part 2 – “It’s Definitely You”.

If he’d get a day off, V wants to see his parents (he’s literally so cute tho omg)

V said the 3 requirements for his happiness are; family, health and honour.

V’s ideal date; “Amusement park. But nearby park is also good. I think that it’ll be nice if holding hands. My ideal is cute dating.”

Other members about V

Rap Mon about V’s cooking; “Honestly, we’d love try it. But V’s cooking is too great, we might end up crying. That’s why up till now we haven’t tried it. If V can roll the seaweed a little better, we will definitely give it a try.”

Jimin about V’s cooking, “We’ll try V’s cooking sooner or later. I just hope, V will stop stealing the food when I’m cooking.”

Jin ranked V as the noisiest member; “First, there’s V. I’m not kidding. He’ll be sitting in the dorms, then suddenly he’ll run around going ‘HO! HO! HO!’. He’s really weird. He’s like a different species. Do you know what he does alone at our house? ‘Jimin, I love you!! Oppa, I can’t! Jimin, I love you!! (Imitate V’s alone conversation). Seriously...”

Jin; “Although he seems weird, I think it’s a concept. He asks before he does something, he’s very detailed.”

Jungkook; “Although he’s a hyung, I have no answer to describe his personality.”

Suga; “Compared to his age he’s immature and isn’t able to become serious. It seems he doesn’t care what others think.”

Jimin; “He has a cheerful personality and really doesn’t notice his surroundings. He likes playing around. He’s innocent.”

His ideal type is someone who takes care of him and love only him and who has a lot of aegyo

Summary; le 4D extra alien who is suuuuuuch a family man which is so adorable is such a soft bean I can’t deal oh god. He’s v v sinful on stage tho so watch out…he’ll pull you in with his cute charms and then BAM hipthrust muthafucka

Okie dokie! Last but not least it’s time for the lil bun bun Maknae Jeon Jungkook {Jungkook, Kook, Kookie, Jungkookie, Bun, Bun Bun, Golden Maknae, Triple Threat, Muscle Pig, Jeon Cena, Ironman, Bunny, Seagull, Justin Seagull, Living Meme, Meme Child, Baby, Jungshook, Nochu

Some facts;

Born in Busan, South Korea

He has a pappa, mamma, and hyung

He went to Seoul School of Performing Arts and graduated in February 2017

He attended Baek Yang Middle School

He has an older brother named Jeon Jung Hyun

Fave foods = anything with flour (pizza, bread etc)

Fave colours = red, black, and white

He loves playing games, drawing, and soccer (football)

He has a weird habit where he sniffles a lot because of his rhinitis. He also wriggles his fingers a lot

His shoe size (U.S. conversion) is 7.5

Would date Jin if he were a girl

He likes the number 1

Said to be a very skilled cook

He likes shoes and makeup

He dislikes tasteless things, bugs, getting hurt, studying

He speaks Korean, Japanese and English (basic)

In 7th grade Jungkook learned B-boying in a club with some friends and hyungs

He knows Taekwondo (he has a black belt)

Before joining the group, he was a handball player

His favourite weather is a sunny weather with a cool breeze

In 10 years Jungkook wants to be the owner of a duck meat restaurant or a tattooist (fuCKIN TATTOOIST JUNGKOOK THOOOO

In middle school, he went to Superstar K auditions but failed to pass the elimination round

On the way back home, he received offers from eight different entertainment agencies

After randomly seeing and falling in love with future member Rap Monster’s rap, he decided to join Big Hit Entertainment (so cute)

Jungkook’s role model is G-Dragon (BigBang).

His dream, when he was younger, was to become a badminton player.

In the 1st year of High School he listened to G-Dragon’s songs and changed his dream to becoming a singer.

His motto is; “Living without passion is like being dead”.

Jungkook wants to go on trip with his lover someday.

He loves reading comic books.

Jimin says that Jungkook smiles when he swears.

About school subjects, Jungkook dislike everything except Physical Education, Art, and Music Class.

He doesn’t like bugs, but he likes cool bugs like (stag) beetles. He used to have a stage beetle when he was younger, but he didn’t take care of it well, so it died.

He said he usually doesn’t exercise a lot but started working out after seeing Taeyang and Jay Park.

The member who’s most similar to him; “V Hyung. He’s random, our comedic cords match well, and I think our personalities are similar.” (Profile written by Jungkook)

He is friends with GOT7’s Bambam & Yugyeom, Seventeen’s DK, Mingyu & The8, and NCT’s Jaehyun (a.k.a. ’97 line).

Jungkook, GOT7’s Bambam & Yugyeom, Seventeen’s The8, Mingyu, DK, and NCT’s Jaehyun (the ’97 liners) are in a group chat. (Jungkook and Bambam mentioned the ’97 liner squad in their ‘thanks to’ in their recent albums)

Jungkook’s ideal date; “Walking along the beach in the night.”

Things that he wants to steal from other members are; Rap Monster’s knowledge, Suga’s diverse knowledge, J-Hope’s positive mind, Jimin’s persistence and his effort, V’s natural talent and Jin’s wide shoulders.

Other members about Jungkook;

Suga; “Jungkook has a good memory so he can imitate us well. And I remember that when Jungkook first came, he was shorter than me. Seeing him grow taller makes me feel like I’ve raised him.”

Jimin; “I’m 2 years older than him but he keeps making fun of me for my height.”

Jin; “He’s quite bad at refusing requests.”

Rap Monster; “Individualistic, doesn’t share clothes. Washes his clothes separately. A slight timid-ness that’s like a maknae. Although he wants to seem manly, he’s actually a cutie. Although his passion overflows, it doesn’t go on long. Puberty, rebellious, but it seems cute.”

J-Hope; “He’s the maknae who talks backs a lot and doesn’t listen. Although his personality is quite kind… I also have no answer for his personality”

V; “Truthfully, he’s the same as me. I have no answer.”

Suga; “Because he’s the youngest, he’s still immature. However, he clearly shows what he likes and what he dislikes.”

Jimin; “He’s kind, innocent, and is bad at expressing his feelings. That’s why he’s cute. Jeonggukkie’s mine.”

Suga about Jungkook entering High School; “Jeongguk was the most handsome one there.”

V about Jungkook entering High School; “It’s not that the other students were ugly, but JK was most noticeable because he’s tall.”

Ideal type; someone who’s at least 168cm but smaller than him, is a good wife, good at cooking, smart, has pretty legs, and is nice. Also, a girl who likes him and is good at singing.

Summary; he’s a smol, innocent bun who is also a coMPLETE MEME CHILD HOLY FUCK NUGGETS. Hella tall bean with killer thighs and a v v disrespectful attitude on stage…I cri ever-tim ;-; 

OKAY SO THAT’S BTS HAVE FUN WITH THAT INFORMATION GO NUTS, HAVE LE FEELS, BECOME TRASH. LIKE I SAID IN MY NOTES THIS POST JUST SHOWS HOW MUCH OF A PIECE OF TRASH I AM OH GODS... 

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PUBLIC PROFILE:

ROA BYUN RORIN

WISH DAY VISUAL, VOCALIST, RAPPER

BTS:

Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea to a working class mother and father, Rorin never had it easy as a child. Living in a more expensive area of town due to their jobs, the two of them could barely afford to stock their fridge with groceries, so there was no room for luxuries and impulse purchases. Finding joy in the simple things was a necessity, so as a child, she found pleasure in the various hobbies she could teach herself at home. For one thing, they didn’t cost any money, and for another thing, it gave her a vivid and wild imagination. From sketching original cartoon characters to emulating the voices of those she loved, to later using her artistic skills to pick-up on calligraphy, she took on a lot of simple interests. In school, she was very detail-oriented, organized, and focused—her parents drilling in her head that a good education could promise her a beautiful future. Never wanting to disappoint them, she worked hard; never receiving low grades.

Upon the entrance to middle school, her father was let-go from his job; his decades of work in vain. With her mother being the sole earner of their home for awhile, the Byun household saw a lot of dark moments. Her income wasn’t nearly enough to put food on the table and pay their bills, but they somehow managed to make things work. Home-life was a mess, and what’s worse is that school wasn’t much better for her. Because of her financial situation, many students made fun of her. Due to her smarts, she was able to test into a pretty good school with a scholarship, and it was made apparent that she wasn’t like the kids who paid to study there. That insecurity and ridicule is what caused her to begin lying to earn her peers’ respect. First, it was letting them know that her dad had picked up another job that was paying them good money. Then, it was using every penny of her menial allowance money to buy herself meaningless things to show status. Many lunches and dinners were sacrificed; all in exchange for a little acceptance.

In high school, she started to sew designer tags onto her thrift store clothing—claiming that she admired expensive, vintage fashions. By this point, she’d learned to lie as if it was her second language. It became so comfortable for her to spill untruths to friends. What’s worse is that they believed her for a very long time, but as they aged, they were able to find flaws in her stories. It was difficult for her to keep up with fibs she’d told, so before graduation, she was exposed as a fraud. That completely muddied up her spot as number one in her class. Looks like her overactive imagination couldn’t save her this time around, but she hoped that she could create a new version of herself in college.

Thanks to yet another scholarship earned because of her grades and high test scores, Rorin began attending university—her chosen career path in the world of business marketing and media. With how her brain worked, it was easy for her to come up with strategies to sell things to a consumer; her way of lying used to dupe people into purchasing products. Though, in the midst of her studies, she was stopped at a shopping mall by a casting agent from Midang Entertainment. After he praised her visuals, she was in complete shock. For most of her life, she felt as though she paled in comparison to all of her former “friends” from years ago. They had the money to afford cosmetic surgery, high-end cosmetics, and skincare to keep them aglow twenty-four-seven, and she had nothing except good genetics. If that. That’s what the company seemed to like about her, though: the pale skin, the large eyes, the look of innocence, the naturalness. It was what they were looking for completely.

Their offer brought up a lot of thought. First of all, it was flattering that they stopped her in the first place. She wasn’t someone that was used to being called “beautiful,” so that left an impression on her that she couldn’t forget easily. Secondly, if she was passable enough to début, that could mean a lot of money in the future. That’s the most crucial thing to her: becoming independently wealthy to a place where she could support her family. Yes, earning a degree and holding down a good job would have a similar effect, but she wasn’t sure which road to financial gain would be faster to travel down. In the end, she took a leave of absence from school and start training; aiming to be an idol.

What she lacked in performance she made up for with sharp intellect; her every move calculated to show that her charms weren’t necessarily resting on singing or dancing. It was made apparent from day one that she was meant to be someone marketed for their supposed “beauty” alone; someone that didn’t have a crucial musical role in their group, but one who attracted fans with smiles, winks, and solo magazine covers. Was she able to pick-up on the basics of dance, the easy fundamentals of singing, and the power of rapping? Yes, but only to a degree that made her match the concept and sound. Instead of polished belted notes, she stuck to a girlish, cute timbre that made her recognizable. For dancing, she didn’t focus on technique, but instead, on exuding a pleasant energy; donning endless grins and flirtatious gestures to pull in a crowd. That made her an asset instead of a hindrance, so despite not being fully prepared, she was added to Wish Day.

Being appointed as the group’s official visual, netizens had a lot to say about her at their début. Some praised her “effortless beauty,” but others were critical of her appearance. Often, her “haters” would point out that her face wasn’t exactly the smallest around and that her body didn’t perfectly suit the current ideal. At first, it was a massive blow to her system. Who wants to read such awful things about themselves anyway? It took her a moment to navigate her way through comments sections on live stages and fan-cams, but after awhile, she was able to draw a line between Roa and Rorin. In a lot of ways—mostly physically—they were the same, but behind the scenes, they couldn’t be more opposite. That division alone is what allowed her to mostly keep her sanity in check.

In essence, this wasn’t necessarily a dream of hers that came true; it’s just a job. It’s one that could set her up for life if she plays her cards right. Money’s the end goal, after all. It had to take a lot more than toxic comments to throw her off course. Keeping her eyes on the bigger picture, she has countered with wrapping herself up in a more palatable façade. After the first two years in the industry came and went, she began to approach an image that made her everyone’s ideal type; longing to appear as “girlfriend material” to both guys and girls. These moves, like always, were done on-purpose; her hope that being someone adored would earn a much bigger payout than someone controversial.

With each new release, Rorin’s been able to reveal all the best sides of herself to the public at large. Does she still get an influx of comments telling her that she’s a clumsy dancer or complaining about the fact that she never actually sings live unless forced? You bet, but she takes comfort in just accepting those as true facts. She can still be desirable even if she’s sloppy on-stage. It’s not like she’s in the dance-line or renown for stunning vocals, so why should it matter if she was lacking in comparison to the others?

After all these years, she still lies, but she does so in efforts to dupe people into thinking that she’s perfect. If they only knew about her overcritical obsessive nature, her lies, and manipulation to get what she wants, a completely different picture would be painted. All of this is about marketing, anyway. You could be the most talented person in the world, but if you’re not likable, there’s no chance anyone will support you. For Rorin, attracting stans has become as easy as telling her former friends she was rich. Let’s just hope she doesn’t get exposed for being a fraud yet again. History does have a funny way of repeating itself sometimes.

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The Local Shooter Vs. BpTheGassGuy

(LS) I appreciate you being able to be apart of this come up with us, for the new viewers and old can you please introduce who you are, what you do and where you’re from?

(BP) Waddup g I’m BptheGassguy, I’m a rapper from Louisville Kentucky! Glad to be apart of it

(LS) What is like being from Louisville?! Do you feel more competition is in your hometown at all or outside of state?

(BP) Honestly there’s more of a mix now because people here have success locally and others have national success. So for me I try my best to stay in my lane and create what feels right.

(LS) We see you have a couple visuals out like barriers, Waffle House which was even covered by UVC, what other visuals do you have in mind or there a more important focus at the moment?

(BP) I’ve been extremely focused on getting better visuals because it’s something I’ve always enjoyed about other artists music. When you watch a video that goes perfect with the song, it leaves a lasting impression. Which is my main goal.

(LS) You dropped a four track EP called “PREMIUM” how did that whole process go? Was it time consuming? Did you already have it planned?

(BP) Working on Premium was very time consuming, but I’ve developed a better process of elimination for building a tape/album and making it cohesive for the listener It’s getting easier and more fun, the producer for Premium was Krazy8 and he doesn’t know it yet but he’s becoming a serious favorite of mine! I had planned on releasing a short ep to start the year

(LS) Being on multiple platforms having multiple singles out, are you currently working on anything new? Any new projects?

(BP) I’m always working on new music, not necessarily for my supporters but for myself because recording for me is therapeutic. Getting things off my chest the best way I know how. I don’t have any new projects planned for this year... tons of singles and EP’s

(LS) How long have you been into music? What was the spark that made this all happen? Was it always around growing up or did you have your experience with it?

(BP) I grew up around music, my grandfather played bongos in a jazz band so that lead me into joining bands class in school. I didn’t get into rapping until about 19 with my friends.

(LS) What are some challenges you’ve faced so far being an artist? What are some things that are really done behind the scene you feel you’ve sacrificed to follow this dream?

(BP) The only thing I find challenging is finding genuine people to work with, whether it be promoters, artists, graphic designers or producers. I had to also let go of people I expected to support me and support myself. Instead of expecting people to put me on a show, I planned and threw shows myself.

(LS) As far as long term what are your goals do you plan on sticking with music your is this an extra outlet to what you really want to do creatively down the road?

(BP) Music will always be my passion but I have a bunch of other stuff I wanna do. I’m working on new merch at this point! Stay tuned

(LS) What’s your creative process like? Do you have a go to studio? Do you need the real studio vibe? Or can you do it all at home?

(BP) My process has never changed. I used to write a lot of poetry and that makes it easier to build a song around my verse. So to answer the question, no I don’t need a vibe. I create one

(LS) Thank you again for being apart of a great come up is there anything else we should be looking out for from BpTheGassGuy? Any way new fans can listen to to music and get in touch?

(BP) For all new supporters, you can definitely follow me on all social media and I’ll follow back! @bpthegassguy on everything, also be ready for new merch drops in the summer! I appreciate the opportunity man

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The Local Shooter Vs. BpTheGassGuy

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N.B.A. Finals Live Updates: Warriors vs. Raptors Score

1st Quarter: Dance break?

Scott Cacciola: One of the interesting things about playoff games is that the timeouts seem almost endless, and we can thank the league’s television broadcast partner for that. At previous games, the Raptors have trotted out local rappers for miniature concerts — during timeouts! Which is crazy! But there you go. During the first timeout tonight, the team’s game operations crew unfurled an enormous flag that covered nearly the entire court. It read: “NOISE.” I don’t really think this crowd needs to be reminded to make noise, but the Raptors aren’t taking any chances.

Meanwhile, Warriors Coach Steve Kerr is leaving Klay Thompson in with two fouls. Kerr trusts him a great deal not to pick up a third.

1st Quarter: A different vibe with Durant on the floor.

It was a quick start for the Warriors’ offense, with Stephen Curry hitting a 3-pointer on the team’s first possession and Kevin Durant connecting twice from 3 in the first three minutes.

Things have clicked offensively, with Golden State hitting seven of its first nine shots, including all five attempts from 3-point range, but the Raptors have hardly wilted. After Klay Thompson fouled Marc Gasol with 7:11 left in the first, putting Gasol on the line for two shots, the Warriors were only leading 19-12.

Thus far Durant has not appeared limited in his movements, and his presence seems to have relaxed the rest of the team.

Tipoff

With Kevin Durant back, the Warriors went with their small starting lineup — the Hampton’s Five to some — with Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson starting alongside Durant.

Durant, as he had been doing before his injury, lined up for the tip, timed the first attempt poorly and then was outjumped by Toronto’s Marc Gasol for the ball. And with that, Game 5, a game that could decide the series, is underway.

Scott Cacciola: Pregame news conferences tend to be staid affairs, free of insight. Coaches don’t want to give anything away, and that seems especially true in the N.B.A. finals when the stakes are so high. But Raptors Coach Nike Nurse is an unconventional guy with an unconventional background and an unconventional approach, and he doesn’t mind sharing now and then.

Such was the case before the Raptors headed to Oakland for Games 3 and 4, when Nurse essentially said that he was hoping his team could return to Toronto with the series tied at two games apiece. Instead, the Raptors returned with a 3-1 series lead. So before tonight’s game, Nurse gave a lot of the credit to Kawhi Leonard — not necessarily for Leonard’s play on the court (though his play has been extraordinary) but for some choice words that Leonard shared with his teammates in the locker room before their trip to the west coast.

“I was like, ‘All we got to do is go get one,’” Nurse recalled. “And Kawhi said, ‘Expletive that, let’s go get them both.’”

Yes, Nurse actually said “expletive.” One can assume Leonard used a different word.

Starting lineups

Warriors/Raptors

Stephen Curry/Kyle Lowry

Klay Thompson/Danny Green

Kevin Durant/Kawhi Leonard

Andre Iguodala/Pascal Siakam

Draymond Green/Marc Gasol

What to watch for in Game 5

In tonight’s Game 5 of the 2019 N.B.A. finals, the last, best shot of saving this Golden State Warriors season, and of continuing the team’s dynastic run, appears to rest on the (very recently) healed calf of Kevin Durant.

Expected to play for much of the day — though the team took its time confirming the news — Durant will make Golden State’s roster complete for the first time since May 8. A two-way force who, at this point in his career, can only truly be compared to LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard, Durant at his best could seemingly swing a series — even one in which his team is in a three-games-to-one hole.

The big question, however, is whether Durant will be at his best.

“You worry about the conditioning,” Warriors Coach Steve Kerr said before the game when asked how Durant would perform. “The skill obviously is undeniable.”

Before the injury, which came in the Warriors’ Game 5 win over the Houston Rockets in the second round of these playoffs, Durant was having his most prolific postseason, with an average of 34.2 points a game and a shooting line of 51.3 percent on field goals, 41.6 percent from 3-point range and 90.1 percent from the free-throw line. As if that weren’t enough, he was also co-anchoring the team’s defense alongside Draymond Green, regularly checking the best player on the opposing team.

Durant’s effectiveness could be a mixed bag. His offensive game is versatile enough that even if he’s compromised in speed or agility he could still find a way to thrive. The bigger question will be how he holds up on the defensive end, where he will presumably be asked to guard either Pascal Siakam or Leonard.

The news leaking out that Durant was likely to play moved the betting lines from Toronto being 1.5-point favorites to being 1-point underdogs, and Kerr seemed confident that Durant will not be limited.

“He’s been in similar situations with us where he’s had long layoffs — and he’s Kevin Durant,” Kerr said. “If we have him out there he’ll be a threat.”

Which is the Team Known For Shooting?

The Raptors have been excelling at each level as a team, shooting 45.1 percent from the field, 36.2 percent from 3-point range and 90.3 percent from the free-throw line, topping Golden State in each of those categories.

Golden State’s shooting is even worse than it seems at a glance. Outside of Klay Thompson, who is 13 of 22 from 3-point range, the Warriors’ shooting just 30.2 percent from long distance. They’ve even struggled some from the free-throw line, with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Shaun Livingston combining to shoot 68 of 72 (94.4 percent) while the rest of the roster is 20 of 33 (60.6 percent).

Are We Sure Toronto is a One-Superstar Team?

It’s easy enough to label the Toronto Raptors as an ensemble supporting the team’s one superstar: Kawhi Leonard. The team has drawn comparisons to Dirk Nowitzki’s 2011 Dallas Mavericks and, occasionally, to the 2004 Detroit Pistons, a team that had many stars but no true superstar.

Give it a few years and we may be wondering how Pascal Siakam had yet to be labeled a superstar. A breakout player in his third season, Siakam is a two-way talent with a physique that seems created in a lab for defensive versatility. He averaged 16.9 points and 6.9 rebounds a game during the regular season with advanced statistics suggesting he had an outsize impact on both ends of the court. In the playoffs his averages are up to 19 points and 7.1 rebounds with no dropoff in his defensive metrics.

Just 25, Siakam got a late start to his basketball career, but his season of working as Leonard’s protégé has him on the verge of being acknowledged as a true star and not just one of Leonard’s worker bees.

What Happened to Golden State’s Defense?

Much has been made about Toronto’s various methods of limiting Stephen Curry on offense, but the other end of the court has been just as problematic for Golden State. In the finals, the Warriors have given up an average of 115.1 points per 100 possessions, which is their worst mark in any of the five finals appearances under Kerr. In Game 3 they allowed 123 points at home, the fourth time this postseason that they have allowed 120 or more.

While in line with how the team played for much of the 2018-19 season, Golden State’s defense in the playoffs this year is quite a departure from the dynasty’s roots: In 2015, Golden State held its opponents below 100 points in 17 of 21 games with an average of just 98.7 points allowed per 100 possessions.

A Second Finals M.V.P. for Kawhi?

Leonard was the last player to be named the most valuable player of a finals before the run of four straight matchups between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers began. Should Toronto hang on to win this series, he would likely win his second, especially with averages of 30.8 points and 10.3 rebounds a game in the finals.

Leonard would be the 11th player to win multiple finals M.V.P.s and would join LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players to win one for two different teams.

With the retirement announcement of Leonard’s former teammate Tony Parker on Monday, the only active members of the finals M.V.P. club are Andre Iguodala, James, Durant and Leonard. And, considering the precarious spot Durant would have to carry his team back from, and Leonard’s impact in the series so far, that list does not appear likely to grow no matter which team wins.

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40 Most Romantic Sikh Couples: Sikhism as a religion began with Guru Nanak Dev and dates back to the 15th Century. Sikhs are often spotted wearing a turban that is known as Dastar or Pagri which symbolizes courage, spirituality, and honor. A wedding ceremony that takes place in accordance with the Sikh rituals is known as Anand Karaj meaning blissful union.

Love knows no boundaries and goes beyond caste, creed, and religion. We bring you a list of our favorite Sikh Couples that not only exemplify their culture and roots but also exhibit how true love exists around us.

Cutest Sikh Couples

Before diving straight into the list, here are a few things you should know about Sikhism:

The religion is the fifth largest in the world.

Despite having originated in Punjab, Sikhs are not necessarily only Punjabi.

A large number of Hindus also believe in Sikhism and have been wed through Gurudwaras.

The religion gives both men and women an equal status.

Sikh men and women often have typical last names where Singh means Lion and Kaur means Lioness.

A number of Sikh women also wear the turban.

↓ 40. Angad Bedi and Neha Dhupia

This one comes as no surprise. The most recent of Bollywood weddings was that of Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi that happened in a very hush-hush ceremony at a Gurudwara. Both Neha and Angad belong to Sikh families and had been rumored to be dating since quite some time. The wedding took place in Delhi for which Neha chose a beautiful Pink Lehnga. The couple is also expecting their first child.

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↓ 39. Gursikh Couple

A Gursikh, meaning Guru’s Sikh, is one that fully devotes their life to the True Guru. Such a person is supposed to be a higher level Sikh. It is compulsory for all GurSikh Men and Women to wear the turban.

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↓ 38. Jimmy Shergill and Priyanka Puri

Jimmy Shergill is a famous Bollywood Actor and Producer and was born into a Punjabi Sikh Family. He has been spotted in movies like Munna Bhai MBBS,  Tanu Weds Manu, Happy Bhaag Jayegi among others. Jimmy married his long-time girlfriend Priyanka Puri in 2001 in a traditional Sikh wedding.

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↓ 37. Ranvijay Singha and Priyanka Singha

Rannvijay is a Popular Reality TV Show Host and Film Actor. The Actor belongs to a Military Background family and was the first among six generations to be an exception from the Army. After winning MTV Roadies, he got the opportunity to host and later judge the show. Rannvijay and Priyanka first met at a Party and hit it off from there. After realizing their love for each other, Rannvijay introduced her to his family on the occasion of Lohri. They tied the knot in a traditional Punjabi Wedding in Kenya.

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↓ 36.  Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra

The famous Indian Cricketer Harbhajan Singh, commonly known as Bhajji, saw Geeta in a Music Video and had a love-at-first-sight moment. After pursuing her for over 10 Months, Geeta finally gave in and the two fell in love with each other. They tied the knot abiding with traditional Sikh Rituals. The couple has a daughter together named Hinaya Heer Plaha.

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↓ 35. Aesthetic Sikh Couple

Look at how elegant this picture is of this Sikh Couple. White is definitely a different choice for wedding outfit colors when it comes to South Asian weddings yet it has been trending since a couple of years.

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↓ 34. Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech

The Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh who previously fought cancer recently got married to his rumored girlfriend Hazel Keech. As per Sikh Belief, Hazel was required to change her name to Gurbasant Kaur before her marriage. The couple initially avoided talking about their relationship but announced their engagement on Instagram. The couple had two weddings, one per Sikh Rituals in Chandigarh and one per Hindu Rituals in Goa after which the couple hosted a lavish Reception for their friends and families.

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↓ 33. Honey Singh and Shalini Singh

The popular Indian Rapper, Honey Singh, married his long-term girlfriend Shalini Singh in 2011 in a private Sikh Wedding at a Gurudwara. However, he kept his marriage a secret so as to not let it affect his fan following. He later introduced his wife to the public on an Indian Reality TV Show. Honey and Shalini were High School lovers and stayed together even when Honey left for the UK for his further studies. Does it get any cuter than this?

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↓ 32. Affectionate

The love these two seem to be exhibiting seems unmatchable. We love how beautifully they seem to be engrossed in each other.

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↓ 31. Classy Sikh Couple

We could not have missed this couple out of the list. Going by the username @JattDiQueen, Kiran shares images of her and Tavneet who happen to be High School Lovers. Check out their Instagram feed for all the right kind of feels.

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↓ 30. Mayank Gandhi and Hunar Hali

It seemed like love at first sight for Mayank and Hunar who were introduced to each other by their families. What seemed a lot like a love marriage, in fact, happened to be an arranged one. Both Mayank and Hunar belong to the Indian Television Fraternity yet never happened to run into each other. It was after their Roka that they tried to take time out to know each other better. The couple belongs to different beliefs respectively, with Mayank being a Hindu and Hunar being a Sikh. They tied the knot with a Punjabi Wedding that took place at a Gurudwara.

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↓ 29. Royalty

The grace held by this couple is nothing short of Royalty. The Sehra, Kalire and the Kirpan (Traditional Sword) are like the icing on the cake. Pink has recently been popularized as the go-to wedding outfit color ever since Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli chose it for their big day. We love how glorious they both look together.

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↓ 28. Serene

We cannot help but notice how calm these two look in each other’s company. The picture epitomizes the love shared by these two. Watching them stare into the eyes of each other reminds us greatly of the Disney Fairytales we have grown up watching.

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↓ 27. The Youthful Couple

We love the freshness and youthfulness of this couple in particular. The bride’s no makeup look is refreshing and looks beautiful. The coordinated wedding outfits are done nicely, putting them ahead of many of the other couples. We love how young the couple seems and how well connected they are to their roots.

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↓ 26. Gurdeep Mehndi and Jessica Singh

Gurdeep Mehndi belongs to a very musical background with his father being the Legendary Daler Mehndi and his Uncle being Mika Singh. Gurdeep happens to be a singer himself and he tied the knot with his NRI Model-Girlfriend Jessica Singh in a private ceremony.

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↓ 25. Plus Size Couple

This plus size couple seems to be defying all odds by speaking up about their love without letting the criticism from getting to them. Ankit and Ishleen are inspirational when it comes to confidence, self-love, and even fashion.

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↓ 24. The Adventurous Couple

Love, Beauty, and Adventure – Does it not sound like the perfect combination? Jaskaran and Jasleen are what you call relationship goals. The youthful couple seems to be much in love and never seem to let go of an opportunity to travel together.

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↓ 23. The Entertainers

Going by the username of @that.couplethough on Instagram, this Married Sikh Couple make super funny videos and happen to be really entertaining. Apart from the videos, they often post pictures of themselves and their travel adventures.

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↓ 22. Super Fashionable Couple

Gunjeet and Harpreet’s Pre Wedding Photoshoot is enough to give us the right kind of fashion goals. The floral print dress and the mint-green turban look aesthetically pleasing in this cool shot.

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↓ 21. Eternal Love

Tina and Harpreet are based out of Canada and are parents to three young boys. The couple was together for 4 years after which they tied the knot. They completed 14 years together in August. The couple is both Practical and very fun-loving. Tina and Harpreet are not your average couple and love talking about practical issues like racism, being mortgage free and Marriage.

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↓ 20. The Travellers

Going by the name of The Sikh Traveller, this Canadian couple shares breathtaking pictures of their travels. They recently had a baby boy that makes appearances along the journeys.

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↓ 19. The Modern Sikh Couple

We stumbled upon a picture of this Sikh Couple that seems on-point with their fashion choices. We love how gracefully the Rashpreet Singh has styled he turban with his Suit. On the other hand, Manveer Kaur seems to be doing justice to the Blue Slit Dress.

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↓ 18. Devinder and Kiranpreet

We are out of words to express what we feel about this beautiful couple. This picture of Devinder and Kiranpreet holding hands exhibits what the strength of love really means.

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↓ 17. Plum Perfection

This roundup of Sikh Couples has us keeping an eye out for the trendy wedding outfit colors. From Whites and Pastel Pinks, we have now got the Plum Perfection. The coordinated look appears to be magical and is definitely difficult to achieve yet has been done effortlessly by these two.

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↓ 16. Blissful

This picture is proof of what love is really about. The mere feeling of love brings us nothing but comfort and solace. The picture speaks words for what this couple holds for each other.

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↓ 15. Manpreet and Sandeep

This Canadian Sikh Couple had the wedding of our dreams. The exquisite decor, trendy outfits, and stunning photographs define how perfect the ceremony must have been. The blissful union of these pure souls have us believing in true love all over again.

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↓ 14. Togetherness

Marriage marks the embarking of a new journey, a journey of love and togetherness. This Wedding Photograph epitomizes just that. The pure exchange of look between this couple speaks volumes about the kind of love they seem to be sharing.

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