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kiopop · 2 months ago

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hi, happy opening to everyone. i'm beyond excited to get to writing with you all and bring my muse to life. i'm jeong (or jong, if that's easier for you). i go by he/him, my timezone is gmt+9 and i'm 26. currently this is my only muse in the directory. if you're interested in plotting with me, all you have to do is like this post and i will dm you. i'm also open to plotting on discord if you prefer it that way.

for more information about kio click here: about him & career timeline

i. ✩ an only child born into a traditional korean family. kiyong lives his first few years of life happily with his parents in bucheon until his parents finalized their divorce. ✩ being a child of a divorced household is looked down upon in korea and kiyong experiences that first hand. people treat him differently and judge him. that alone is enough for him to want to prove everyone wrong. ✩ one day he's watching tv with his mother. she tells him that the singer on screen used to be her favorite idol while she was growing up. the sentiment is enough to catch kiyong's curiosity. this is when his obsession with wanting to become an idol starts. if he wants to prove everyone wrong, then he needs to become an idol to show society that, even as the son of divorced parents, he can become a successful and beloved person. ✩ at 12 kiyong auditions for ydh entertainment and passes his audition soon after. he's determined and hardworking, easily becoming one of the higher ranking trainees. ✩ although kiyong gives it his all, his training time keeps growing. at first, he's told it's due to his young age, but eventually other trainees his age start to debut. it hits his confidence quite hard, making him question everything, but kiyong is too stubborn and has spent too much time training, so he keeps going. ✩ his biggest wish is to debut in a boy group, he likes the idea of having something like siblings. ydh entertainment considers him for the lineup of sodapop but ends up not including him in the end as he doesn't really fit the vision they have for the group. ✩ in a final attempt to accomplish his goal, kiyong joins a survival show, hoping to make it to the final lineup, and he's pretty close to debuting, but ultimately gets eliminated after reaching one of the top ten ranks. ✩ however, right after, ydh entertainment offers him a soloist contract, and he takes the chance as it's his last option to finally debut. he's not entirely satisfied, but at least he has reached his goal. ✩ in 2022 kiyong makes his debut as kio.

ii. ✩ kiyong loves being an idol. he likes the attention he gets and the fact that people look up to him. to him, it feels like he's making a difference in people's lives, including his own. ✩ he's always been approachable and makes sure to treat everyone with kindness. he's not shy, but he does have his quiet moments. he's more of an introvert than an extrovert, though if someone approaches him, he will make the effort to talk to them. ✩ his focus is mainly on producing and writing music. he's helped create some great songs for other groups and is planning on growing his credits in the future. he has also helped create choreographies for others. although he's more of a singer than a dancer, but he still finds it enjoyable, and it helps him improve his own skills too. ✩ kiyong is never one to complain, but he's not very satisfied with how little ydh entertainment is promoting him. he wishes for more and wants to be promoted better, but he's also too kind to confront them directly. ✩ getting into scandals is very unlike kiyong. he stays out of trouble and does what his company tells him to. he makes sure to treat everyone with kindness and keeps his distance from the dating life because being a singer is his only purpose in life, and he doesn't want to risk ruining what he worked so hard on building.

iii. open plots ✩ i would like for kiyong to have a close friend or two. maybe they cloud have met as trainees and kept the friendship alive till now. kiyong hasn't changed much from his old self, he's always been true to himself and is a very honest individual. he treats his friends like family and would never hesitate to lend a helping hand. ✩ likewise, i would love to explore a more negative connection too. kiyong doesn't hate people, but he certainly can dislike how a person behaves, and it would be interesting to see how he would handle a situation with another idol who he clearly doesn't get along with. ✩ as for his love life, kiyong definitely had none up until now. he was far too fixated on debuting while he was a trainee, so he wouldn't have dated. however, he could have had a crush on someone, or maybe they liked each other, but when his crush asked him out, he rejected them and their dynamic would have changed after. this can be taken up by f&m muses. ✩ maybe someone who kiyong likes to practice with or write/produce new songs with. it would be fun to have a thread where they are working on an unreleased song and see their thought process throughout it. ✩ kiyong is always trying to learn new instruments, maybe this person is teaching him how to play a new one. ✩ perhaps someone who invites kiyong to a party, but doesn't tell him what kind, so kiyong shows up and is shocked by the sight. this would work well with a muse who drinks or smokes a lot. kiyong would react worried and try to get this person to leave with him. i would like for this plot to be a bit deeper, at least emotionally. i'm imagining a more angsty vibe. ✩ someone who believes kiyong is being fake friendly. they try to put him into situations to make him show his true self... only that kiyong is already being himself. this keeps going for a while until either the person realizes they were wrong all along or kiyong gets very emotional. ✩ a person who's currently crushing on kiyong, but he's unaware and perceives them as a good friend and nothing more. this can be another rejection scenario or a yearning forever connection. please keep in mind that as of right now, kiyong wouldn't reciprocate anything romantic, even if he develops feelings too. ✩ this person simply has the knack for dragging kiyong into trouble. maybe someone who is rather clumsy and does these things accidentally and knowing that kiyong is friendly and helpful, they could ask him to fix these situations for them.

#midas:intro #i will get to my plotting dms today! sorry for the wait

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ncvaes · 2 months ago

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hello, it's rae again this time i'm here with my much more personable and likeable son. you can find taeyeon's intro over here in case you missed it. as for geon his profile is here, his bio is here and his career page is here! below the cut you'll find (hopefully) everything you need to plot with him! once again hit this with a like and i'll search you out!

cws for anxiety/panic attacks and insomnia

alrighty! so geon is again the oldest son, however, his family was very loving and supportive. his parents weren't exactly prepared for geon's birth but they loved him and each other all the same and they had their parents' help so basically geon grew up less than well off but it was okay because he was surrounded by a huge family who absolutely adored him.

unfortunately when he was still young his father got a job offer to work as a professor in a university in seoul so the family picked up and moved from busan to seoul and this move put considerable distance between geon and his extended family but it was okay because they still tried to visit seoul as often as they could.

not long after the move geon became a big brother. his little sister, byeol, was the apple of his eye almost immediately. geon treated her like she was a princess, and even to this day still considers himself quite close to her.

geon had always been interested in singing and the guitar and one day that paid off when he was given a talent scout's business card. he joined the label pretty quickly even though his parents were somewhat hesitant about letting geon do so. unfortunately this first trainee experience went absolutely no where, the label didn't seem to know what to do with geon and geon was getting impatient so after 4 1/2 years he decided call it and just do his enlistment and then sit for college entrance exams

he did exactly one of those things. when he came back he found that he couldn't just leave things as they were and decided to give his dream of being an idol one last college try before he went to actual college. and what do you know that's when he was picked up for ydh entertainment and after that it was an extremely quick path to debuting as a soloist.

he found pretty immediate success there, older women in particular really fell in love with him which is how he earned the title of "nation's son-in-law". fans probably joke about geon and his ahjumma army. geon, however, also didn't take very long to start feeling incredibly pressured by his squeaky clean image.

he started developing symptoms of anxiety and insomnia around this stage too which only made his paranoia of stepping out of line grow stronger. geon basically felt like he was forced to be the best version of himself at all points in time otherwise he was going to ruin everything he'd built up and that was definitely a heavy burden to carry. he's gotten to the point where he worked himself into panic attacks several times now.

as for his personality there's not actually a huge difference between who geon is as an idol and who he is as a person. he's super charming and charismatic and generally very friendly and warm. he is a little bit sharper with his words when there aren't cameras watching, he's not afraid to speak his mind but he's not exactly mean about it. in short he's the sort of person who will tell you how it is without bias but he won't be needlessly mean about it.

that's not to say that he's perfect. his anxiety is currently untreated as is his insomnia and they tend to feed into each other. there are times when geon is really not pleasant to be around and somewhat snappish and rude, although he does his best to apologize when he treats his friends and family badly it still does happen because he's not always the best at telling when he's stuck in a loop with his anxiety

plots

again i'm open to almost anything but here are a couple jumping off points!

a couple of besties who have been around the industry as long as him or at least roughly as long they can hag out together and shake their heads at The Youth These Days^tm

maybe some exes? geon hasn't exactly been virgin mary in his time in the industry even though his image would say otherwise. more than likely these relationships just fizzled out i don't see many spectacular blowups in his past

someone who for whatever reason just cannot fucking STAND geon. maybe they think he's faking all the good guy stuff and is too good to be true.

maybe someone who geon has taken on a mentor-like relationship with? he's full of knowledge about singing as well as the guitar so anyone who wants to know more about either is more than welcome to pick his brain on the subject.

there's more than a couple features in his discography so if you'd like to fill one of those spots we can definitely discuss it!

geon is open for romance as well. he's bi so any gender could fill this but again i would like to talk about that

#midas:intro #❪ ✽ geon ╱ intro. ❫#❪ ✽ ╱ ooc. ❫

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ssecretgardens · 2 months ago

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hey y’all! this is denver [sh/th, cst, also the mun of seo daon and do jihan] with ydh entertainment’s soloist noh saetbyeol / saena. you can find her career info here, her stats here, a pinterest board for her here & everything you need to know under the cut! as per usual, please like this post if you’re interested in plotting and i’ll come to you asap. ♥️

tw for brief mentions of body image, disordered eating & a toxic mother-daughter relationship.

noh saetbyeol was born may 30, 1998 to an, uh… unwell single mother. her mom is a raging narcissist who had gone through a number of failed relationships/engagements/entanglements and ultimately decided that all she really needed was a child who would love her unconditionally. never told the father that she was pregnant, and saetbyeol never attempted to find him as she grew older.

early in life, it was pretty much saetbyeol and her mom against the world. there were occasional visits from other family members (saetbyeol’s parents and sister mostly), but again—her mom was a raging narcissist, and those relationships felt the affects of it as well so they didn’t come around much. for a while, she had her mom on a pedestal.

her mom had always kind of wanted to be an entertainer, but never had the confidence to actually pursue it considering she isn’t/never was conventionally pretty. but her daughter was! never put a ton of pressure on saetbyeol to do well academically (which was nice) but did push her to take dance and vocal lessons and to take them seriously (which was less nice). umm… eventually saetbyeol learned to like it! it made mom happy, so it made her happy—however, the older she got & the better she got at performing, the more her mom would criticize her body/looks. was always trying to “help her” look better through providing smaller meal portions and giving unsolicited advice. naturally, their relationship had started to deteriorate.

attended numerous auditions starting at age 15, never got signed. still, she was working with professionals to continue to strengthen her singing & dancing skills and eventually she was good enough to get a spot on some fucking competition show as an “independent trainee”. her mom encouraged her *not* to do it and instead to continue looking for a company that would take her right away, but she decided to go through with it anyway. was one of the most popular picks amidst people voting at home, but was less popular with the actual panelists/judges on the show and ultimately didn’t make the cut but was immediately picked up by ydh. trained for eight months before she debuted.

had a burst of popularity in the first ~year of her career, went viral a couple times & picked up a majority of the fanbase that she still has today. however, has struggled to reach *that* level of success since—has yet to have another song go viral, is pretty well-recognized and most people who hear her name know who she *is* but she’s not really bringing in new fans like she used to. present-day, she’s trying to figure out what her next move should be to get a little more attention/popularity. also attempting to move away from the aegyo-centric image and concept she’s (mostly) stuck to so far while needing to find some other point of appeal.

ii.

publicly, saetbyeol is incredibly upbeat. most of her songs speak of bravery, hope, self-love & confidence, and her personality mirrors it well. she comes off as this happy, sweet girl who doesn’t doubt herself for a second—she’s always smiling, she always has something nice to say, and she’ll do any aegyo or fanservice that’s asked of her in a second. seems incredibly genuine and is generally seen as a role model of sorts for young women & girls.

but most people who know saetbyeol personally probably know her as… well, a raging bitch. because she is a raging bitch. used to be, anyway—very recently, she became self-aware and realized she needs to treat people better. before that, she was a nightmare. at best, she was passive-aggressive and high maintenance; at worst, she was confrontational and condescending.

admittedly, she has a *lot* to unlearn and it’s going to take some time. still has an attitude ad tends to treat people a little unfairly, but has gotten really into journaling as a means to understand herself and her feelings more deeply. it’s helped calm her down a little bit. has looked into therapy but isn’t quite ready to take that big of a leap yet.

is and always has been pretty lonely. nowadays, she’s putting a lot of effort into meeting new people and making genuine friends. can seem a bit overzealous, like she’s trying too hard to fit in or pay attention or even *be interested* in other people. again, baby steps… but she’s trying!!! and maybe it’ll work!!!

iii.

open to any & all plots, but here are some thoughts to get the ball rolling:

a younger/newer idol who used to look up to her, but was quickly disillusioned when they met her. now that she’s on this self-improvement kick, she feels like they deserve an apology.

a mean girl friend… someone she’s spent countless nights shit-talking others with. of course, that wasn’t all that there was to the friendship, but… well, it was a lot of it. and saetbyeol doesn’t really want to be that way anymore, so she’s started slowly breaking away from her—is there any resistance? does she think that saetbyeol thinks she’s above her now?

a friend who was always genuinely too good for saetbyeol but stuck around through it all anyway. maybe they saw that she needed someone who actually meant well in her corner or maybe their low self-esteem wouldn’t let them break away from her; whatever the case, she’s hurt their feelings a hundred times and doesn’t feel like she could ever truly make up for it. they swear that it’s okay and they forgive her. do they mean it?

an ex whom saetbyeol treated as an accessory. she swears that she truly loved them, but they never felt it—she was always focused on her phone when they were together & diminished their feelings any time they tried to talk about being hurt. recently, she’s been trying to come back into their life & they’re suspicious of her intentions.

new friends who feel a little perplexed by saetbyeol. on one hand, she is nice—on the other, she kind of seems like she doesn’t really give a fuck when they’re talking. maybe it’s all in their head?

idol-actresses or actors whom she’s met at auditions / someone she is/was interested in who had heard of what a bitch she is and won’t give her the time of day because of it / idols she really admires (worships the ground that her haute pink bias walks on, probably trying to become a part of her inner circle) / etc etc!

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swandivers · 2 months ago

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hey y'all! i'm denver [sh/th, cst, 22] and i decided to full-send and join midasfm with phaze’s do jihan, remedy’s seo daon, and ydh soloist noh saetbyeol. but anyways… this is jihan’s blog so you can find his career info here, his stats here, a pinterest board for him here & (hopefully) everything you need to know under the cut. as per usual, please like this post if you're interested in plotting & i'll reach out to you asap!

tw for a couple brief mentions of substance abuse & hard drugs + the death of a parent (unrelated to the substance abuse/drugs).

born october 28, 1997. was the first child, followed by a sister (do jihye) roughly two years later.

all things considered, jihan had a nearly perfect childhood. his family struggled with money, but both parents were mature enough not to let the kids know too much about that. they were very easy-going and passionate parents—they would not reprimand their children without damn good reason & they would move mountains to see them happy.

became interested in performing very early in life, and thanks to his parents who would do anything for him, he was able to pursue it aggressively. excelled in dance classes. by age 13 he had already decided that he wanted to be an idol. obviously he was made fun of because he was a little lanky ass kid talking about "i'm gonna be an idol!" but he *knew* he could do it, his parents *knew* he could do it, and his sister was already running around telling people he was a trainee before he even had come into contact with any industry insiders. he was loved so much that he was never doubted.

signed to midas music at age fifteen. and the shit going on in those walls blew his mind!

had never really been subjected to true criticism, real competition or... ahem, bullying before so it was hard at first but he was still young enough to be resilient. powered through all the way through the competition show that formed phaze to phaze’s debut, and then he kind of lost his shit and never fully got it back.

struggled to get accustomed to the rush of celebrity life, and it didn't help that phaze exploded onto the scene. there was no easing into it, it was a swan dive. jihan had never really doubted himself before, but something about it all made him start to experience imposter syndrome. eventually, that turned into full-blown depression, and in trying to escape the depression, jihan turned to substances.

this is where it got kind of... um... awful! circa 2019-2020, jihan was showing up to *most* schedules hungover, but occasionally felt a little too down and needed a pick-me-up so he would show up actively on something (usually cocaine or adderall) thinking "no one's going to notice". and most people didn't. but those who did notice that *something* was going on started talking, and there have been steady rumors floating ever since. rumors that still float to this day despite him now being 16 months clean/sober.

started to pull away from anyone and everyone who cared about him. did not want anyone calling him out on his shit, did not want anyone talking like they knew what was best for him, did not want those he loved to see how he was changing. this resulted in the steady loss of most/all of his good friendships and the deterioration of his family bonds. things went from bad to worse, and came to a head in 2023 when his mother (who had been sick for a while, and who jihan hadn’t visited) died. he had been in denial that that was a thing that was going to happen and knowing that she probably died wishing he’d come back home one last time crushed him. he went on the worst bender of his life, which he didn’t think would matter too much as it occurred when he didn’t have shit going on career-wise, but then a threatening post surfaced. someone claiming to have damning footage of him. probably from when he was on that bender. midas music covered it up but obviously he had to feel some kind of consequences… and boy, he’s still feeling ‘em!

has been going through various forms of “therapy” ever since, not exactly by choice. will bitch and complain about it but it’s helping. as mentioned before, is currently about 16 months clean/sober.

has had a careful eye kept on him since then as well. is treated like a rookie basically. it’s funny, except it isn’t. everyone else in phaze has gotten to have a solo debut and he can’t until “his behavior improves” :~) except he has a sneaking suspicion that midas music’s trust in him can never fully be restored, and therefore a solo debut will never come.

is bitter, hates phaze because of it. is it nice to be a part of something successful? yeah. however, jihan’s over it and not sure he can ever get back into it. tends to focus on other things, particularly girl code. has produced & written a decent amount for them since their debut and it mostly fills the void.

ii.

before, jihan was an almost stupidly sweet kid, though somewhat entitled. he knew what he wanted out of life and he knew that he’d get it. this confidence could be annoying, but it was harmless and genuine—he had never been faced with doubt, so he never learned to doubt himself. simple as that. was pretty friendly in his own offbeat way, typically keeping to himself *but* quick to join someone in the company cafeteria who was sitting alone, eager to help other trainees with their dancing, etc. meant well, always.

obviously, he’s… not like that anymore. he changed pretty quickly following phaze’s debut, thought it wasn’t exactly obvious since he was pretty quiet to begin with anyway—at first, it just seemed like he was talking even less than usual. and then the temper started. out of nowhere, he was angry about everything and seemed to think that everyone was against him. for years, he would flip between being mean for no reason to acting like everything was peachy (of course, never apologizing for his behavior) and would be pretty much unreachable if he didn’t have somewhere he needed to be. as mentioned previously, lost almost all of his friends in this timeframe.

but if we’re analyzing only present-day (2025!) jihan, he’s mellowed out a lot in the past ~year. has come to terms with a lot of the things that he was struggling with and is starting to come to terms with the rest of it. is still a piece of shit, just in less obvious ways: i.e, he will turn any little issue that’s brought up about him on whoever’s bringing it up, will forget important things and then make whoever else is involved feel like shit for *caring*, is disloyal in every aspect of life. he’s pretty impossible to be around if you actually care about him, but is much kinder to surface-level acquaintances. always thinks he can be better with someone who hasn’t already experienced his worst traits because he *thinks* he’s better now, and then the bad traits surface and he’s too full of himself to apologize/even acknowledge that he’s been unkind.

do jihan will never have a redemption arc.

iii.

as far as plots go, i’m down for anything! but here are some ideas to kick things off:

who’s known him for years and is still hanging on for the sake of who he used to be, not who he is now? someone who keeps their fingers crossed hoping things can still be like “the old times”, and it always leads to disappointment.

public bff who started getting to know him in 2023 or 2024 when he was on his Best Behavior, but is now starting to realize he’s a risk to not only his own image, but theirs as well and is consequently trying to pull away from him. as one of his last good friends left, he really doesn’t want to let go.

who’s his keeper within phaze… from the outside, they look like good friends—on the inside, they kind of wish they never met each other. but since they did, and since they’re here together, something’s gotta give. they’re trying their best to keep jihan in line whilst his capacity to care is running out.

does anyone in phaze actually like him anymore? might be nice to have a friend within the group. maybe someone who is still passionate about the group and has struggled to remain friends with jihan throughout his scandals and risky behavior, or a member who also doesn’t really give a shit about phaze anymore but just doesn’t show it so obviously? would kind of like some detailed plotting on this one since there’s so much inherent drama that would come with it.

loves loves loves girl code and works with them often, so any girl code plots!!! a member who hates his stupid ass and just wants him *away* from the group / a member he’s *into* and has expressed his interest in whilst being in a relationship. charming much? open to discussion but probably he doesn’t want to get too involved and she doesn’t want to get attached since she already knows what a dirtbag he is / a member who actually likes him for whatever reason…… good friends, brother-sister vibe? when he’s rotting in the studio, he’ll always open the door for her. probably the only person who can call him on his shit and still be on his good side / etc etc.

is currently on a sober streak. who’s going to bring an end to that? maybe some girl he wants to impress who likes to party or a friend who’s going through something, doesn’t wanna drink alone and insists that “one drink won’t hurt”.

(ex? soon to be ex?) girlfriend who’s over all the bs that being with jihan entails. he’s probably cheated on her/at the very least has had wandering eyes throughout the relationship, but she’s dealt with it because of the thing called Love. hasn’t exactly been mean to her, but hasn’t exactly been kind. she has begged him fifty times to do better. he won’t. * not open to members of girl code considering he enjoys working with them and wants to continue to do so!!!

jihan is and will always be a straight man. but for a period of time, maybe he wasn’t. and maybe he still isn’t. who cares? anyway, he has (used to have?) a thing for this guy that he’d never actually pursue. and honestly, he’s not even sure if the feelings are exactly there anymore, but jihan still doesn’t want to see him happy with someone else, so it manifests as him talking shit about every single “friend” or “fling” that comes up and becoming irritable when he mentions having plans that don’t include him. he’s getting awfully tired of jihan’s negativity. * open to lgbtq or straight characters since it’s not intended to go anywhere. likely a friendship that will see its end throughout the course of the rp since jihan’s just dragging him down.

low-risk friendships where there's not much attachment or loyalty. they do not know each other's birthdays and they do not care to. in fact, they most just talk at each other instead of to each other. still, they have an alright time. / younger/newer male idols who look up to him for whatever reason. godspeed. / someone with a savior complex who thinks they can fix him. godspeed x2. / following locked for female muses only: he’s probably the most ran through man in the industry so any exes/past situationships/past fwbs……. who *actually* fell in love with him somehow and got used by him until they had no choice but to pull away? it’s gotta be someone!

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goldyashes · 27 days ago

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rift in the water. / @andxnte

lady luck isn’t on ahseop’s side this month—hasn’t been for a while, to be honest. the concept of a unit stage comprised of members of other groups and soloists should be that shiny new thing that gets him going, after being pulled apart and stripped down by ydh to become a doll marketed for fans giving in to their delusions. he’ll be collaborating with other artists that aren’t confined to the same concept, meaning this stage could bring forth a pristine side to him for the universe to see. hints of his true personality, without the existence of a filter—at least, those were his hopes. at the end of the day, ydh wouldn’t have approved if it would stray too far from his sodapop persona, but it’s still a step he should have been excited to take.

should have.

when ahseop’s gaze landed on one of the names that will be present on this brand new stage alongside him, he failed to stop his visceral reaction of dramatically clicking his tongue. chu dantae. of course, ahseop thinks, even now the world is determined to have the two of them crash back into each other’s lives. their last encounter remains hazy in the back of ahseop’s mind—a small flask filled with poison positioned comfortably in his hand, as if it belongs there, dante’s figure a shadow of blurred lines encompassing the past that abandoned him. this resentment he holds close to his chest is irrational, another form of poison he allows to settle in his body, contaminating the good memories he keeps locked away within the files of his youth.

when preparations began, ahseop knows better than to engage with dante directly, unless it pertains to their task ahead. that’s all it is—work. even though each time ahseop sets his foot in the practice room with dante on the other end, flashes of their time in bit entertainment would linger in the back of his eyes, playing as a slideshow of torn old sepia photographs. how easily it is for someone who he used to share laughters with, hidden aspects of his life, comic books he’d conceal under his bed, can become nothing more than a stranger.

people change. ahseop isn’t so shielded from the world that he’d cling onto the dante that he knew. he’s still not used to this though, dante’s determination to burn every bridge he has left, under the guise of putting a good performance. ahseop couldn’t claim to know what dante has gone through, dante chose to step out of ahseop’s life after all, never to be seen or heard from again until ahseop notices an up-and-coming soloist with the same features of his previous groupmate. but when it comes to attitude, mannerisms, behaviours? it’s a completely new person.

ahseop made the executive decision not to step on dante’s toes, maintain a level of professionalism that allows the unit to move forward and accomplish its goal. he can be civil—but apparently, dante cannot. it’s only when dante’s bitter and sharp words manages to prick dodam’s softness does ahseop believe the line has been crossed.

with today’s rehearsals over, ahseop waits for the rest of the group to pack up their belongings and leave, before intercepting dante’s exit carefully. “dante, we need to talk,” he begins, cutting off any room for negotiation. he keeps his tone calm; a simple discussion between co-workers. “i know your career as a soloist has basically taken off, but have you really forgotten what it’s like to function in a group?” has dante forgotten what they’ve been through? has dante stopped caring about the group that was once theirs?

“there are other ways to deliver your criticism. ones that don’t require you to literally berate someone who’s supposed to be your peer,” he reminds, wondering if his words are falling upon deaf ears, if this effort of his will amount to nothing. “even from a professional standpoint, you’re going to risk the group’s synergy on stage if you keep at it.” in another alternate timeline, it shouldn’t be ahseop saying all this. the both of them are the youngest members of bit boys, they’re the ones being watched out for. here though, ahseop has the responsibility to look out for the younger sodapop members as one of the oldest.

“you might not realize, or care… but you sounded patronizing and mean. aren’t you friends with dodam? that’s not how you talk to a friend… surely you don’t need me, of all people, to tell you that.” facing dante like this, ahseop lets out a breath, eyebrows furrowed—he doesn’t know how he looks, his facial expression crumbling beneath the cold gaze that once belonged to his friend. “stop… stop burning your bridges, dante.” his last words come out as a plea, his eyes softening at the sight of the other boy. a hint that he cares—he still does.

#* dante / rift in the water #* threads #* w / dante #andxnte #midasfamilyconcert #midas:schedule001 #/ lmk if you need anything changed…#do not match ❤️

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𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆, @moonlitgem backstage at the family concert.

with angelix being the first group to perform, hyorin was pretty much free until the ending stage. that meant she had hours and hours on her own with no practical way to spend it. if it were any other day, she probably would've spent it in her waiting room, using the time to get some more sleep in. however, she was going to have to stand on stage again in a few hours, and she didn't want to look bloated.

it's why she finds herself standing in front of liv's room, carefully knocking on the door before letting herself in. despite the soloist being a year younger than her, hyorin's found a great friend with liv. if she were to be honest, the other seemed to be living the career that hyorin's always wanted. solo music, ventures into musicals, chart-topping ost's. all in all, she had so many music-related activities, which is everything she could only dream of.

"hi," she let out before slowly walking over to liv and taking a seat beside her. "i'm stuck backstage for like four hours or so. that's probably how long it'll take until the group stage, right?" she's almost glad that ydh has warned their artists not to go to the afterparty because hyorin doesn't think her stamina will permit it anyway. instead of having to appear rude for not showing up, she could use her company as an excuse.

letting out a sigh, she brushed a hand through her hair. originally, she wanted to give liv a nice pat on the head, but she didn't want to mess up her hair and makeup. "how much time do you have left until your set? being the first to perform actually wasn't too bad."

#moonlitgem #[ ♡ ] : thread.#( with / liv. )#midasfamilyconcert

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midasfm · 7 days ago

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✩　ydhent.com/artists/areum

001: profile.

legal name: seo areum age: 31 training period: 9 years company: ydh entertainment skeleton key: yfs1

002: background.

— part one. areum’s earliest memories are of the night bus. its dark interior, its scratchy fabric seats, the sound of strangers quietly breathing as the bus rattled through expressways tucked between mountains, tunnel after tunnel, carrying within it a young mother with nervous, shifty eyes and her toddler child pressed close to her chest. it goes like this. the mother and child would arrive in town. they would find a place to stay. the mother would search for a job, and they would stick around for a growing season, maybe two, until one day the mother would start looking over her shoulder again, and the child knew it was only a matter of time before she would be woken in the middle of the night, rubbing sleep from her eyes as she was told in hushed, urgent whispers that it was time to pack up and leave. from paju to incheon to a series of semi-basements in seoul, they move out of the city to criss-cross through the the gyeonggido countryside before travelling down to daejeon. then to gwangju. then further down to mokpo until they run out of land, and her mother buys a ferry ticket with the last of their savings to take them to jeju island, where finally, they stop. they settle.

as her mother harvests abalone with the other diving women, areum passes the time by sitting in rooms with grandmothers who’d retired from the ocean—women who now gossiped and peeled garlic and played cards on the floor of the village recreation room as they joked and jabbed at each other with the kind of well-worn familiarity that came from a lifetime of being neighbors. areum sits in the warm circle of their laps as they go about their business, her ears pressed close to the portable radio they’d given her as she listens to music from the mainland trickle out of the speakers: lee sunhee. kim sungho. kim kwangseok. jaurim. it’s as if their voices are traveling all this way to sing for her ears only, and areum strains hard to hear every word, drinking it up and determined not to let a single sound slip.seeing her small face scrunch up with concentration, the grandmothers stroke her hair, pinch her nose, and exclaim how relieved they are to see her act her age—this little girl with serious eyes who blew into their town one day, unblinking and impassive to all the world around her. on her 9th birthday, they gift her a walkman and a set of old tapes. for the next five years, areum wouldn’t be seen anywhere on the island without it. — part two. opportunity comes in the form of a woman holding out a business card in the middle of a beachside cafe.

“are you interested in becoming a idol?” out of the corner of her eye, areum sees her school friends making a fuss over by the windows, shoving each other and giggling as if they were watching a love confession, and a tired part of her wants to end this interaction quickly so she can go back to her coffee and pastry and enjoy her day of playing tourist in the city. areum opens her mouth, prepared with a polite rejection, but the woman is faster. she asks if she’s ever heard of dream girls. the woman smiles at the incredulous expression on areum’s face and lifts her hand to place the business card in her palm. she gives her a date, tells her to come to seoul as soon as school lets out, and before areum can form a response, she’s walking out of the cafe, the bell at the entrance ringing behind her with a bright, silvery chime. areum looks down at the embossed letters that spell the company’s name and wonders, vaguely, if this might be a scam. [ydh entertainment]

— part three. in seoul, areum learns that she can sing. that she’s good at it, even. that she’s so far ahead in ways that make the faces of the other girls tense and the lips of the vocal trainers quirk with praise, and she finds that all things considered, it’s enjoyable. she enjoys it. not just being good, but getting better.

of course, trainee life is torturous in all the ways one would expect from a company like ydh, one that prides itself on pioneering the industry. they’d perfected this pressure cooker system of producing perfect, ready-made idols, and it’s unequivocally the most stressful experience of areum’s life—physically, mentally, emotionally. nothing comes close. and yet, the more she gives herself over to it, the more she finds herself drawn deeper into the center of this huge storm. here, everything falls away except for the skill in front of her to master. areum lives for the process. finds it almost meditative. she submerges herself in the work and rarely comes up for air, content to just keep sitting at the bottom of the ocean, rolling pearls in her mouth and practicing, practicing, practicing. and so the time passes.

year after year, areum feels herself draw closer and closer to the endpoint until it enters her field of vision—debut. the nation’s next girl group. ever since the company announced that they’ll be finalizing the lineup, never once did it occur to areum that her name might not be called. she was ready. she was so, so certain.

— part four. the day before the members are revealed, they pull her into a conference room, and areum thinks that this is it. finally.instead, they tell her that she doesn’t fit their vision. and with the ringing in her ears, she almost misses the second part of what they say, the reason why they called this meeting—to say that they’ll be debuting her as a soloist instead. stunned, areum stares straight ahead as the a&r team pulls up their presentation and outlines their plans for ydh’s second female soloist—the successor to ara’s legacy. as they move past the concept moodboards and start clicking through the slides describing her musical identity, areum feels the shock drain out of her body to become replaced with a sudden, delirious urge to laugh.eight years of breaking her bones trying to learn how to dance only to be told that her debut song is a rock ballad.

— part five. once again, luck drops into the palm of her hand.a viral fancam at a festival two months after her debut sends her song skyrocketing up the charts and sitting comfortably at the top for months. idols, entertainers, college students in karaoke rooms—everyone is belting out their versions and flooding the internet with their covers. they play her song everywhere. shopping malls, coffee shops, restaurants, supermarkets—and just as she always has, areum throws herself into the wave of this opportunity, pushing up to its peak. she works without stopping, immersing herself in the role of areum the soloist—the nation’s first love—understanding that this, too, is part of the performance. she brings the vision to life and holds tight to the strings of her character on stage. white-knuckled and tense.

it takes a summer on jeju island filming a variety show with two senior artists for areum to start thinking of herself as anything other than the perfect vessel. for two weeks, areum works as a part-timer at their b&b and feels more at peace than she has ever felt in her life. she wakes up at seven and washes the dishes, sweeps the floors, interacts with guests, shops for groceries. she walks the dogs, writes her first song, shows a side of herself to the cameras that is natural, bare-faced, honest.late at night, she sits on a porch chair with the married couple, these musicians who’ve been in the industry for decades, and talks with them about music—feels herself fall in love with it all over again. and she begins to ask questions. questions that have to do with her artistry, her identity, her influence as an idol. who is seo areum? who does she want to be? a door opens, and the next seven years become a study in self-making—incomplete and incremental but cautiously real and true. a slow spring, but a spring all the same.

003: image.

it starts with a video of areum on stage.

like a scene from a youth drama, the wind blows gently through her hair as her voice soars over the chorus, bright and clear and heart-achingly nostalgic as she sings about letting go of a relationship, grateful for everything it has given her. the camera zooms in on her face, her eyes glistening with emotion as she faces the crowd and smiles. and the nation falls in love. her company wastes no time capitalizing on the momentum.

they send her on the university festival circuit, where the energy and success of her live performances solidify her status in the music industry as her song celebrates its third consecutive week of topping the charts—setting precedent for how she’ll soon be known throughout her career for dominating digital streams. and it’s true that areum is the unquestioned domestic darling. the general public’s pick. recognized by causal listeners across all demographics—no matter the age or gender. from the beginning, she’s praised for her vocals, her visuals, her calm personality and natural elegance, and the rose-tinted patina of this image allows her to get away with career moves that would have otherwise been met with more skepticism.

her shift into acting, for instance, which generated positive responses across the board, especially as it came to sageuk roles which emphasized her ‘traditional beauty’—and her shift into songwriting, which received a similarly warm reception until a plagiarism controversy for “through the night” landed somewhat of a blow to her legitimacy, emboldening anti-fans to regurgitate rhetoric from her rookie days on how ultimately, areum and everything about her marketing was a manufactured product by ydh. that she was an idol of no substance putting on airs and playing at being an artist.

regardless of what has been said about her online, however, her reputation continues to be highly regarded—secure enough to shoot multi-year commercials for big domestic banks and versatile enough to model for both soju brands and jeju mineral water. past and present, it is significant to note that all of her projects have always aligned with her image as the pure, reliable presence in the country’s entertainment scene. constant and unchanging, for better or for worse.

#midas:accepted #ydh soloist

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midasfm · 28 days ago

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✩　ydhent.com/artists/liv

001: profile.

legal name: moon rena stage name: LIV age: 26 training period: 3 months company: ydh entertainment position: soloist skeleton key: yfs3

002: background.

born as moon rena in busan, south korea, liv grew up in a household that balanced encouragement with high expectations. music was always present– initially through classical vocal training, but as she got older, she found herself drawn toward kpop’s storytelling and theatricality. at 16, she was scouted by solstice media and moved to seoul, where she spent two years training before debuting in the four-member girl group syren in 2015.

syren had potential, but no traction. the industry moved fast, and they became just another name in a saturated market, quietly disbanding in 2019. the failure left a deep mark– liv felt like an idol who had slipped through the cracks– forgettable, replaceable. with no immediate path forward, she turned to ost work, recording “like a heroine in the movie” for when the camellia blooms, expecting nothing more than another fleeting moment in the industry. but the song took on a life of its own, resonating with listeners and winning best ost at the korea drama awards.

the unexpected recognition placed her firmly on the industry’s radar, leading ydh entertainment to take interest in signing her as a soloist. but to liv, a second chance didn’t feel like a victory– it felt like a test. was she truly being seen as an artist, or was she just another body with a marketable enough voice?

even as her ost work flourished, she struggled with the ghost of her failed idol career. perfectionism became a coping mechanism – she obsessed over every vocal take, every phrasing choice, every note, trying to prove– to herself more than anyone else– that she was worth the industry’s attention.

during her years at solstice media, she had taken on small drama cameos and minor musical roles, but after signing with ydh, she began actively pursuing larger roles in musical theater, where her voice– delicate yet weighted, controlled yet deeply emotional– found its truest home.

at her core, liv is both deeply introspective and emotionally messy. she appears graceful, soft-spoken, and professional, but behind closed doors, she is stubborn, dry-humored, and fiercely independent. she doesn’t need to be loud to stand out, and she rarely overshares, but for those who know her well, she is playful, sentimental, and quietly defiant.

003: image.

liv’s public image is refined and professional, but with an approachable warmth that makes her feel familiar to the public. she is carefully cultivated to reflect artistry over idoldom, yet maintains a girl-next-door appeal that keeps her from feeling distant. unlike the more influencer-driven idols of her generation, she leans into a serious musician and actress identity, but she never feels out of reach. fans describe her as effortlessly likable, someone who carries herself with grace yet still seems relatable, as if she could be a longtime friend rather than an untouchable celebrity.

she is known as the ost fairy, a title that she both appreciates and resents – osts pay the bills, but they also box her in. at the same time, her girl-next-door image adds another layer to her appeal. she is the kind of artist who can release an emotional ballad one day and share a casual behind-the-scenes vlog the next, striking a balance between polished and personable.

her transition into musical theater has been particularly well-received, solidifying her reputation as an artist with genuine vocal ability rather than just an idol-turned-singer. her lead role as katherine howard in six: the musical in 2023 marked a turning point for her acting career, proving that she had more to offer than ballads and emotional soundtracks.

though her branding is largely soft, elegant, and professional, those close to her know that she is not afraid to be blunt behind the scenes. she stays out of major scandals, preferring to keep her personal life private, though she has faced criticisms of being too distant or too calculated. some have speculated that she is too perfectionistic for her own good, an image that has only been reinforced by reports of her spending hours re-recording a single line in the studio. however, those who have worked with her describe her as warm and detail-oriented, simply a person who takes her craft seriously.

liv has largely avoided controversies, though she did face industry skepticism upon signing with ydh entertainment – some questioned whether she was truly fit to be a soloist, or if she was simply a company investment after the viral success of her ost work. over the years, she has worked to quietly prove her worth, letting her music and performances speak for themselves.

#midas:accepted #ydh soloist

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midasfm · 2 months ago

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✩　ydhent.com/artists/saena

001: profile.

legal name: noh saetbyeol stage name: saena age: twenty-six training period: 8 months company: ydh entertainment position: soloist skeleton key: yfs2 career focus: acting, commercial work

002: background.

tw for mentions of body image, disordered eating, bullying.

NOH SAETBYEOL’S LIFE, AS TOLD THROUGH A SERIES OF MESSAGES AND THEIR CONTEXT.

“mom, you have a heart of gold!”

sloppy handwriting on a piece of art that saetbyeol, 7, brought home from school. she learns to feed her mother’s ego before she knows what an ego is. for all the times that she asks saetbyeol “do you think mommy’s a good person?”, saetbyeol’s desire to remind her strengthens. her mom is everything to her because her mom is all she has.

“are you bored or hungry? :-)”

her mother’s script on a sticky-note attached to a tupperware container of leftovers, the first thing that really sticks with her. she’s twelve—a growing girl, her mom would often remind her with a glance to her midsection. somehow, she’s not hungry anymore. she closes the fridge and leaves the kitchen empty-handed.

“fucking bitch,”

the voice of a classmate. which classmate, she’s not sure—the hallways are crowded and she’s walking with a purpose. still, she hears the comment and she knows it’s directed at her. it means nothing. she’s on her way to pick a fight with some girl over some boy. petty shit that won’t matter in a year’s time, or so she tells herself.

“saetbyeol is doing great in class. is she interested in becoming an idol?”

a text from a dance teacher to her mom. saetbyeol is fifteen: old enough to know what she does or doesn’t want, but young enough for her mother (a woman who always wanted to feel special) to still attempt to live vicariously through her. after all, there’s a reason why she’s encouraged saetbyeol to take dance and vocal lessons—yes, she wants to be an idol! (and, okay, maybe she does.) the auditions start, and they never end.

“better luck next time.”

a text from a boy she used to be interested in following the news that she didn’t make it into the lineup of the group formed from the survival show that she was on. salt on a still-bleeding wound. he might mean well, but saetbyeol can’t bring herself to believe it. “i got signed, asshole!” she sends back before blocking his number.

“meet me @ 7-eleven in 30mins?”

it’s a text from another ydh trainee. she’s a well-meaning girl, but saetbyeol has come to view her as someone who lacks self-control. for this reason, saetbyeol does not view her as competition. she knows that the invitation is for companionship in a guilty habit, innocent indulgence after a long week. saetbyeol goes, but only to make a point that she’s not eating.

“congratulations on the big debut!”

it’s a notecard attached to a bouquet of roses. there is no signature, but she knows it’s from her mom; she’d know that penmanship anywhere. god, it must be the first time that her mom has congratulated her without some biting comment to follow it up with. younger saetbyeol might’ve cared, but something about it just pisses her off now. the roses go straight to the trash. she never sends a thank you text.

“noh saetbyeol, you think you’re hot shit now?”

a comment on a livestream. it’s lost quickly amidst all of the other ass-kissing comments from her fans, but she’d noticed it. she feels something. a jolt of fear, a pang of regret. it’s lost just as quickly as the comment is.

“you’re on in 20. where are you?”

it’s a text from her manager that goes ignored, as a majority of the less-important ones do. she feels like somebody when she makes other people nervous, when she makes them come looking for her. it’s proof that she’s her mother’s child. she keeps an eye on the time, pushing it as far as she can. she returns to her greenroom with five minutes ‘til showtime. “i was getting a fucking granola bar from the snack machine,” she mutters.

“you’re not a good person, saetbyeol. you only think about yourself. i can’t keep talking to you. i’m sorry.”

a text from her best friend, the last text saetbyeol ever received from her. not for lack of trying on her part, though—she lost count of how many times she reached out with desperate pleas for another chance. turns out “i know you were just angry” and “i know you didn’t mean it” aren’t good substitutions for an apology. the silence gives her time to think.

“therapists near me”

an internet search dated january 1, 2025. new year, new me. everyone says it and saetbyeol thinks she’s ready to live it. it’s always easier said than done.

003: image.

saena’s personality is, above all else, a successful marketing gimmick.

she’s meant to sell a product and she sells it well. she’s a girl who struggled for years to make her dream come true, a girl who was ready to give up when ydh entertainment swooped in and saved the day—but ready to give up or not, she never lost her hopeful spark. this is the foundation of her concept: poppy, in-your-face confidence and positivity. she sticks to it like glue; if she’s being watched, she’s smiling. if she’s speaking, it’s happily. as far as her music goes, the concept changes sometimes just to maintain a degree of realism. nobody is happy all the time, after all; a heartbreak here, a setback there, it’s a reassurance that this product is just like the consumer. it ends with the music, though; saena herself does not have bad days. again: if she’s being watched, she’s smiling and if she’s talking, it’s happily.

overall, she’s successful. six years in, her clean and happy image remains in tact. she’s not exempt from criticism (“26 years old and still doing aegyo? grow up!”), but what criticism she does get doesn’t faze her. why would it? she’s saena, the saena who’s been endorsed by companies like converse and lotte chilsung; and as long as the product is successful, the product is happy.

#midas:accepted #ydh soloist

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midasfm · 2 months ago

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✩　ydhent.com/artists/geon

001: profile.

legal name: park geon age: 30 training period: 6 years company: ydh entertainment position: soloist skeleton key: yms1 career focus: acting, hosting

002: background.

cw: mentions of panic attacks

park geon’s parents were two unprepared, unmarried twenty-somethings. his birth was preceded by a hasty marriage. however, despite the surprise nature of his birth he was still incredibly loved. geon spent many of his childhood years being watched by his maternal and paternal grandparents. and almost as soon as he could talk geon was singing and holding pretend “concerts” for his extended family.when geon’s father got a better job offer in seoul the small family unit picked up their roots and made the move. although it was far from everyone he knew geon quickly began to thrive in his new environment. and when their family unit increased by one more member soon after the move geon was very enthusiastic to be a big brother. and when his younger sister was born geon immediately took to his new role.geon began taking guitar lessons after the move to seoul and immediately fell in love with the instrument. soon enough he began having actual performances via his school that all his extended family made the journey to seoul in order to see. at one of these performances also happened to be a talent scout for a music label. she was impressed with geon’s performance and gave him her business card.given that geon was only a young teen at the time he had to have parental permission which they eventually gave. however, they were both somewhat hesitant about the idea of geon actually becoming an idol. but as the years of training went on it became apparent that the label had no plans for geon. geon decided to end his trainee contract on his eighteenth birthday and did his mandatory enlistment shortly after.when he came back geon expected to sit for entrance exams, however, by pure luck he came across auditions for ydh. geon decided to give it one last shot. he passed the auditions quickly and began training but this time with a promise to himself that he would debut within three years or give up for good. he was tired of waiting around for something that always seemed just out of reach but he couldn’t let himself give up without one last sincere try.in the end it took just under two for him to secure a solo debut. and that solo debut did much better than even geon himself had expected. what really pushed him into the spotlight was when an interview where he showed good manners by making himself closer to the reporter’s height went viral. many were endeared by the gesture and it quickly earned him the moniker “nation’s son-in-law”. with every new release and new schedule geon only further cemented his wholesome and kind image. his squeaky clean image, however, quickly became a burden. although geon was grateful for the amount of fans he gained because of it he started to feel trapped and like he had to think through his every move at least three times. it caused more than a few panic attacks, but ydh was determined to keep pushing geon as wholesome and family friendly because it was the most profitable image. geon still has regular spikes of anxiety and often loses sleep worrying about the ramifications of absolutely he everything that he does. the acquisition of ydh by midas actually provided a small amount of relief for him as he felt that maybe he could slowly break away from his squeaky clean boyfriend image.

003: image.

from the moment he debuted geon’s brand has been wholesome and sweet. in the early days of his career he was often seen with a guitar in hand, forgoing most choreography in favor of simply singing sincerely. many of his songs were marked by almost conversational lyrics of sweet yearning. eventually he quietly made the transition to doing choreography with his songs though he kept the sugary sweet and yearning lyrics that made him so popular to start. a very large chunk of his fanbase are women, particularly older women who were endeared by his gentle voice and kind personality.in short geon is well-mannered and talented and seems to charm people no matter where he goes. a viral post about his manner legs pose for a reporter early in his debut set the tone for most of his career. it didn’t take him very long after that to earn the moniker nation’s son-in-law. and that impression only gained more strength when he began acting. his soft almost puppy-like features made him a favorite for romantic dramas though his acting has somewhat taken a backseat in favor of his music career. his various hosting jobs have also only added to his likability factor making him seem more accessible and down to earth.

#midas:accepted #ydh soloist

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✩　event one: midas family concert

preparations for the midas family concert are kicking off with practices, stage fittings, and filming for concert VCRs. this year's concert is rumored to be "bigger and better" with all artists and groups under midas labels confirmed to be attending. please like this post once read.

in-character dates: JANUARY 28 to FEBRUARY 15 event deadline (for earning tokens): JANUARY 31 to FEB 7 (part one), FEB 10 to FEB 28 MAR 7 (part two)

✩　part one: artist interviews

all artists under midas labels will undergo interviews ahead of the midas family concert. parts of these interviews will be included in VCRs during the concert or used as promotional material leading up to the concert. some of your muse's answers may influence parts of their participation in the concert, as well. the way these interviews will be conducted will be through an ask meme. we thought this was a fun way to conduct this part of the event instead of asking you to simply fill out a questionnaire or write a self-para! all questions and prompts are written by the admin team, and there will be two different categories to choose from: on-camera and b-cut. on-camera answers are what make it into the VCRs: pr-approved answers where your muse's idol persona is turned completely on, while b-cut answers are your muse's real thoughts, unfiltered and unedited. these answers, of course, will not make it into the final VCR, but will hopefully help you display and explore the disconnect between your muse's idol persona and their real-life personality or beliefs. the full list of questions can be found here.

✩　part one: rehearsals

as mentioned in our quarterly schedule post, all artists are beginning rehearsals and practices in preparation for the concert. you may use this as a premise for threads, but please avoid mentioning specific songs or stages until the setlist is revealed in part two.

✩　part two: the concert

the midas labels family concert will take place in-character on february 15 at the gocheok sky dome. you can view the full setlist here. please note we tried our very best to include everyone in a unit while making sure to keep the runtime realistic (following smtown's usual runtime) and to keep the units realistic to what the companies would want. for company-based soloist muses that we could not fit into a unit, we gave you extra solo performances to make up for it — and for group-based soloists without a unit, we gave you a solo performance slot to make up for it. if you're missing from this list, please let us know and we'll do our best to squeeze you in if possible. some pending reserves may not be reflected here, but will be added on following your acceptance. please note that the references above are merely live references for the song itself, but are not reflective of muses' talents, how they're styled, or the stage set-up. styling information can be found on the same page as the setlist. soloist muns can choose their artist's styling as long as it fits their image and is appropriate by their company's standards. an after-party will be hosted by noh jinyoung, a member of PYRO who is still signed to midas labels. the party will be held at his gangnam nightclub, decibel. idols under ydh entertainment have been instructed not to attend, but noh jinhwa has reached out to them and pinky swore that the strictest measures will be taken to ensure no photos or videos leak from the after-party — if they're willing to take the risk, that is. despite the promise of privacy, idols are still instructed by their managers to not engage in any acts of debauchery. if they choose to end, they will be held accountable for any contract-breaking behaviors. our @doltalk account will begin posting prior to the concert, the day of the concert, and after the concert, so make sure you're following us there. if you'd like your muse to be involved in any scandals during this event, dm the admin team! to earn tokens through this event, you may do one or more of the following prompts:

A THREAD WITH A NEW MUSE: must be a muse you have not yet interacted with. the setting can be anything related to rehearsals, the concert itself, or after-party. three replies per mun.

A THREAD WITH YOUR UNIT PARTNERS: can be related to rehearsals, a thread backstage at the concert, at the after-party, or etc. three replies per mun.

POSTING AN OPEN STARTER: post an open starter related to the event in some shape or form.

A SELF-PARA: related to the concert in some shape or form.

A DOLTALK POST: write and submit a doltalk post to @doltalk related to the concert or the after-party. can be praise, criticism, a viral moment — get creative!

STYLING POST: for muses who are allowed to choose their own styling for the concert, show us what your muse will be wearing! muses who have been given assigned outfits, you could complete this prompt with your muse's after-party outfit.

completing three of these tasks will earn you three career tokens. you must complete these tasks by the deadline to earn tokens. tokens will not be given after the deadline, but you may still complete your threads!

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midasfm · 1 month ago

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hello idols! we're here with a few quick updates for you today: rule changes and adjustments, a brand new tag, information on upcoming positions, and a look at our soloist skeleton rewrite! please check under the cut for all the details and like this post once read. let us know if you have any questions!

rule changes

AGE RULES: we'll be changing our aging rules to only allow aging up by 2 years and aging down by 3 years. the reason we've decided to make this change is because we want to promote more diversity when it comes to the ages and generations of our faceclaims. our current rule technically allows 4th and 5th generation idols to be placed into 3rd generation groups and vice versa. while this isn't a big issue, we do want to promote the use of older faceclaims so we've decided to adjust these rules to keep our age ranges balanced and diverse.

this does not apply to current muses or reserves made prior to this post. you may keep their ages as is if you aged up by 3 years, but muses reserved after this post must follow these rules. our rules page has been updated to reflect this.

AGE GAP RELATIONSHIPS: we updated our age gap guidelines to provide a little more clarity on what is and isn't acceptable for age gap relationships. our age gap rules are as follows: large age gaps (over 5 years) will only be permitted for muses and faceclaims aged 25 and over. muses and faceclaims aged under 25 cannot be involved in relationships with muses over 5 years older than them. aging a faceclaim up or down to make an age gap lesser is against the rules. age gap relationships and power-imbalanced relationships (involving npcs 25+) are likely to be mentioned in admin-led plot drops and our groups' histories, so please keep that in mind if that makes you uncomfortable.

new worldbuilding tag

we sometimes get asks that allow us to expand on our companies' behaviors and histories, so we figured we were in need of a worldbuilding tag that you can refer to if you're interested in reading more about our companies. the tag is #midas:worldbuilding. tracking it isn't required, but you're certainly welcome to!

upcoming staff positions

the current timeline for staff positions is tba, but we've taken your interest into account and will be going forward with adding manager positions. managers for soloists will be available by request, and we'll provide a form for soloists to fill out if they're interested in having a manager. it's a short form, but it's just to make sure we're able to convey what you're looking for in a manager to anyone who's interested in taking up that position.

groups with 6+ members or groups with multiple group-based soloists will have two managers. both managers will work with every member during group schedules and be assigned to specific members during solo schedules.

we're thinking about also adding stylists, choreographers, and mentors (vocal, dance). we're on the fence about adding producers since we don't want to take away too many production claims from our producing idols. if we do add in-house producer roles, we'll likely stick to them in midas music or ydh entertainment only. however, do note none of these additional positions are finalized yet and may not be added if we're unable to work them into the narrative properly.

we don't want to add too many additional staff positions, but if you have other staff positions you think could fit in nicely, send us an ask! we're open to any suggestions.

soloist skeleton rewrite

we've finalized a draft of our soloist skeleton rewrite and wanted to get opinions on it before we publish it and open up new soloist positions! you can view the draft here.

currently, the intention is that muns will fill in the information for music show wins, award show wins, and tours on their career pages. we'll likely put a cap on specific awards (daesangs) to make sure nobody goes too overboard and a cap on how many tours a muse may have per year. however, if you'd prefer for the admin team to fill that in, we can do so.

to our current company soloists: if you'd like us to rewrite your skeleton in this format, please message us and we can write a new one together! we know you may have already established some of these things on your own, so we don't want to step on your toes. we'll collaborate with you to make a new skeleton that works for our vision and your's! we will also refund any primary items spent on awards or tours for our company soloists.

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midasfm · 2 months ago

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below the cut, you can find the schedules and narrative updates for all groups for the first quarter of 2025.

✩　admin note

the quarterly schedule and narrative updates serve multiple purposes. this is how the admin team will tease plot drops, communicate group narrative updates (such as complaints from their fandom, shifts in public reputation, ambassadorship offers, renewals, or expirations, and more), and keep you in the loop on what each group and company will be busy with during each quarter. this will not only offer you prompts for threads with your group and labelmates, but also offer you chances to earn additional career tokens! please note: this post may be updated throughout the quarter (jan-april) as the narrative develops and as real-life references (comebacks, commercials, etc) become available for use. since this is being published prior to our first event's details, we'll be adding additional information once details about our first event is made public. for any free items awarded to you this quarter, please submit them using the form on the @mdpoints blog. if you are instructed to message the admin to discuss a solo or a free item, please do so before filling out the form! the ways you can earn tokens are as follows:

complete a self-para based on one of their schedules (can be completed twice per muse for one career token per self-para for a total of two career tokens per muse)

a thread with another muse based on one of the schedules (can be completed three times per muse. two career tokens are earned after completing three posts (starter/reply/reply or reply/reply/reply) in each thread). completing this three times per muse will earn you a total of six career tokens per muse.

to earn points during this quarter, you must complete your self-paras or thread replies by march 31st @ 12:00 pm kst. you do not have to try and earn all eight career tokens, but we highly encourage you to participate in paras based on these schedules. please note: you will not receive the standard two career tokens per three replies on top of the six career tokens for a schedule-based thread. you may still complete regular, non-schedule-based threads to earn those extra two tokens. please tag all relevant threads or posts with #midas:schedule001.

✩　midas labels family concert

to commemorate ydh entertainment joining the "midas family" last year, the annual midas family concert will be returning between february and march. the concert has been officially announced to staff, artists, and the public, but official promotions and teasers have not yet been published. however, it has been confirmed that all artists under midas labels will be participating in the concert. this will be our first official event and more details will be revealed when the event period officially starts. however, all groups and company soloists have been informed of the upcoming concert and will now begin their preparations for the concert — including dance and vocal practices and fittings for stage outfits. more details on the setlist (including solo, unit, and collaboration stages) and promotions surrounding the concert will be revealed in the official event post!

✩　phaze

phaze wrapped up promotions for ICE ON MY TEETH in december and midas music is discussing a potential tour for phaze sometime later this year, but they're waiting to see which festivals phaze will be performing before any tour plans are finalized. but before that, midas music wants phaze to pump out some more music. ICE ON MY TEETH was an extremely successful comeback for phaze and the company is eager to capitalize on that momentum. there's room for one member to have a solo comeback before the group's comeback in april, and the current candidates are phz1, phz3, and phz4. executives will be meeting with each member before making their final decision. muns of phz1, phz3, and phz4 are asked to contact the main if they're interested in their muse having a solo comeback in mid-february. more details will be discussed privately! muns with muses who are not given a solo release are allowed to claim one free secondary item or two free tertiary items to keep their muse busy during this quarter.

✩　haute pink

with contract renewals on the horizon, midas music is buttering the girls up with the solo schedules of their choosing — within reason, of course. hp2 and hp3 will be preparing for their solo comebacks, with hp3 coming back in april and hp2 beginning preparations for a comeback album in the summer. while hp1 and hp4 will be kept busy with photoshoots, variety appearances, and other projects of their choosing. a full group comeback is being discussed for may, and the members will soon get to hear the potential title tracks in march. tensions are ramping up between haute pink's solo fandoms, and the members are feeling the heat in their comment sections. midas music has decided to try and appease hauties by sending the full group to an episode of KNOWING BROTHERS. though full group stans and the general public are delighted to see all four of haute pink back on a variety show, solo stans just use the episode as further fuel for their hate comments. muns with muses who are not given a solo release are allowed to claim one free secondary item or two free tertiary items to keep their muse busy during this quarter.

✩　girl code

a comeback is in discussion for girl code following the success of WHIPLASH, but there is no finalized date yet. however, the members have heard a few potential tracks and have begun practicing some choreography drafts. before their comeback date is officially set, midas music wants to send the girls on vacation to celebrate the end of their tour and WHIPLASH's success. of course, this will be filmed for a reality show. filming for their reality show will start on february 17th and take place in THAILAND, where they'll be vacationing for about one week. girl code's public reputation is still fragile as a result of their scandal, but the reality show is welcomed by their fandom since they rarely get to see a glimpse of the girls as human beings. alongside filming for their reality show, girl code will become brand ambassadors for CALVIN KLEIN JEANS and PUBLIC BEACON. they'll also be featured on the cover of NME in february and VOGUE KOREA in march.

✩　remedy

remedy's fandom, healers, have been extremely vocal about the lack of full group schedules, but midas labels has yet to give into their demands. currently, there is no group comeback scheduled — but when asked, midas labels has said there will be one "in 2025". for now, remedy are focusing on their individual schedules. the first candidates up for a solo comeback are rmd4 and rmd5. muns of rmd4 and rmd5 are asked to contact the main if they're interested in their muse having a solo comeback in mid-february or early march. more details will be discussed privately! muns with muses who are not given a solo release are allowed to claim one free secondary item or two free tertiary items to keep their muse busy during this quarter.

✩　nymth

nymth is starting the year with promotions for their redebut title track, VIRTUAL ANGEL. music show promotions will begin on tuesday, the 28th with performances of VIRTUAL ANGEL and SPARKLE on THE SHOW. music show promotions for VIRTUAL ANGEL will wrap up on friday, february 14th. nymth is starting the year with promotions for their redebut title track, VIRTUAL ANGEL. music show promotions will begin on tuesday, the 28th with performances of VIRTUAL ANGEL and SPARKLE on THE SHOW. nymth will take home one music show win for VIRTUAL ANGEL on MCOUNTDOWN. alongside their win at MCOUNTDOWN, they'll take home the fan-voted HOT STAGE AWARD at INKIGAYO. music show promotions for VIRTUAL ANGEL will wrap up on friday, february 14th. prior to VIRTUAL ANGEL's release, nymth's editorial for THE STAR MAGAZINE was revealed. alongside the editorial, nymth filmed a random play dance for the magazine. outside of music show promotions, most of nymth's promotions for VIRTUAL ANGEL are on youtube programs. though their fanbase is appreciative of more opportunities to see the girls, midas labels is criticized for not trying to get them any major promotional gigs, such as appearances on variety shows or editorials in major magazines. after BIRTH went semi-viral on the korean side of twitter in december, nymth's fanbase, lune, were hoping to see the prerelease promoted on music shows, but the only promotion BIRTH will receive is at their showcase. thankfully, the showcase performance was uploaded to youtube and the video racked up a generous amount of views. still, some fans are upset at the missed opportunity to officially promote BIRTH. at the midas family concert in february, they'll have a semi-viral moment both internationally and domestically due to their performances of selene's old songs, SATELLITE and HI HIGH. videos of the fans' excitement, as well as fancams and photos showing the members getting emotional during these performances, is shared on DOLTALK's community forum and trends for several days, racking up thousands of comments by touched netizens. this semi-viral moment sees HI HIGH and BUTTERFLY re-entering the charts, and VIRTUAL ANGEL receives a nice little bump as a result. VIRTUAL ANGEL peaks at #50 on the circle digital chart and <DALL> peaks at #5 on the circle monthly album chart, while HI HIGH and BUTTERFLY re-enter the circle digital chart at #62 and #67. all four chart positions mark a career-high for nymth. following this success, cho taejoon and go eunsung will meet with kevin yoon to discuss a potential spring comeback for nymth.

✩　sodapop

sodapop is informed last-minute that they'll be making a comeback with DOCTOR! DOCTOR!, a r&b ballad they had recorded for an earlier album but was ultimately scrapped. with valentine's day coming up, yang dohee and an jaeseop decided the song should be released as a special digital single during february. they're informed the music video filming will take place on january 31st and filming will wrap up on the 1st of february, with fittings taking place on january 29th. DOCTOR! DOCTOR! will be released on february 10th and the single will be promoted on music shows until february 24th, with the first stage taking place on MCOUNTDOWN. the DOCTOR! DOCTOR! tiktok challenge goes semi-viral for its cute and easy choreography, but the members receive some backlash for some of their interactions with female idols. DOCTOR! DOCTOR! will earn four music show wins and will reach the top twenty of all major korean charts, peaking at #11. alongside the music show stages, they'll do a ton of valentine's day-themed fansigns. the fansigns last a little longer than DOCTOR! DOCTOR!'s music show promotions with the last one being held on white day, march 14th. the fansign on white day will be extra hard to get into as the members will be giving "personal" gifts to their most devoted fans. alongside promotions for DOCTOR! DOCTOR!, sodapop will be the cover model for X BLUSH MAGAZINE. the cover will be revealed in february. they'll also be announced as brand ambassadors for PEACH JOHN.

✩　soloists

if your soloist muse has not yet made a comeback in 2025, you are able to redeem your free solo music release for this quarter. message the main when you are ready to claim it! if your muse has used up their free solo music release for 2025, you may claim a free secondary item of your choosing for this quarterly schedule. additional details for soloists will be revealed following our first event.

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