Billlie Moon Sua, Tsuki & Baby DONT Cry Yihyun, Mia - Rookie idols make their first K-pop friend @ hello82 Friend Request (250629) [ENG SUB]

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English is not my first language, so I apologize in advance. While watching K-Pop Demon Hunters, there was a moment that caught me completely off guard: a few seconds of the song “Come Back to Me” by Deux played faintly in the background. It happens at minute 11, and the music is audible for about 8 seconds. It’s quick, layered under dialogue, and easy to miss — but for those who know the song, the voice and melody are unmistakable. It was such a brief moment, but it made me stop breathing. Who were Deux? Deux (듀스) was a groundbreaking K-pop duo active from 1993 to 1995, made up of Lee Hyun Do and Kim Sung-Jae. They were among the first to blend Western-style hip hop, R&B, and new jack swing into Korean pop — a sound and aesthetic that would later become fundamental to K-pop as we know it. Their style was bold and streetwise, their choreography ahead of its time, and their music resonated with a generation seeking something new. Songs like “Turn Around and Look at Me (나를 돌아봐)” remain iconic, especially among early K-pop fans. Who was Kim Sung-Jae? After Deux disbanded, Kim Sung-Jae launched a solo career full of promise. But just one day after his solo debut, he was found dead in his hotel room at age 23. The autopsy revealed traces of a veterinary tranquilizer. His girlfriend at the time was arrested as a suspect, later convicted, and then controversially acquitted. The full truth never came out. His sudden death remains one of the most tragic and mysterious chapters in K-pop history. Yet despite the silence around his story, his influence continues. He was a visionary artist with rare charisma and vulnerability. Many younger idols and fans may never have heard of him, but to those who remember — he is unforgettable. Why that scene hit so hard What moved me wasn’t just the song, but when it played. It happens just as the protagonists step off the stage, leaving behind the bright lights and entering the darker, unseen parts of the performance space. To me, it felt like more than a musical choice — it felt symbolic. That quiet shift — from spotlight to shadow — mirrors the life and legacy of Kim Sung-Jae: someone who once shone so brightly, and then disappeared under circumstances that still haunt us. Maybe it was just a coincidence. But if this was a deliberate choice, it was a gentle, hidden tribute. One that says: we haven’t forgotten. Has anyone else noticed this moment? Do you think it was intentional — or just a beautiful accident? Sources: Deux: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deux_(band) Kim Sung-Jae: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Sung-jae submitted by /u/Square-Set-8198 [link] [comments]

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Maybe that’s the reason I like it as it’s been the first solo bts release to catch my attention. I came across the song on social media,mainly from dance challenges and I thought it’s quite catchy. I feel like it’s an upbeat version of lisa’s rockstar. Both songs have similar vibes to me along with their music videos. I don’t know how to explain and it’s not meant as a drag either,I just feel like the songs are in some way connected to each other musically . I loved rockstar and I’m glad to find songs with similar vibes. I honestly wish j-hope goes down this route even though I noticed from reddit threads this song wasn’t as well received as his previous ones (which I haven’t listened so I don’t have an opinion). The choreography is also really good. I wish I could learn it but it’s really difficult and I’ve never danced in my life. The dance challenges really drew me into the song submitted by /u/Alive-Pitch-9180 [link] [comments]

ITZY. Yes, I know- MBMB for this. But hear me out: what if the recent debacle with ITZY is part of the new BLU:M strategy for them. They’ve reached a point where literally anything they put out is going to be heavily critiqued online—whether it has GP appeal or not. That much should be clear by now. So what if they’re leaning into that narrative instead of fighting it? Take the latest MV—minimal ads, but 90M+ views on IG. That kind of performance spike doesn’t fully make sense, and it’s become a talking point online. Maybe it is organic. But if it’s not, maybe it’s a deliberate play to generate more attention. The more people say “ITZY is flopping,” because of this, the more people are paying attention. Even hate engagement is engagement. And individual members (Ryujin, Yuna, even Yeji) seem to be positioned more clearly now for solo trajectories—Ryujin and Yuna with acting, and possibly Yeji with her next solo comeback. Individually the hate is minimal and they have great reputations in the industry from what we can see. ITZY have a strong stable fanbase, post-sneakers, which acts as a buffer. The “group flop” angle is being used to subtly shift the focus from the group as a unit to the individual brands. Because there is no way in hell, ITZY or management don't know what ppl say about them online. What I think is that they will continue to make music catered to their own fanbase, but do random things like this to stir hate and stay relevant as "flops". Disclaimer: I am not saying they are "flops" but going of mass opinion online. Just an idea , but curious what others think. Do you think this is a stretch, or is there some logic here from a PR/social media standpoint? submitted by /u/Glum_Significance834 [link] [comments]

Yes i want to stan them again because i really love their music and their concept, but hadn't been interacting with them since what happened with the live, and i just saw that Julie made another apology video, and i'm not an african-american so i wanted to know what the ppl who were hurt by this thought about this and did they accepted the video as an apology cuz i had exams at that time and couldn't see what ppl thought. submitted by /u/Mountain_Web_8772 [link] [comments]

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This is inspired by my other post abt songs you want idols to cover Ariana Grande x "Mean girls" Katseye Beyoncé × "Butterfly" LOONA 3.Olivia Rodrigo × "StayC's "ASAP" "Drunk-Dazed" × Imagine Dragons Dua Lipa × “Antifragile” Lesserafim Charli XCX × “Next Level” Aespa submitted by /u/AvocadoFun3905 [link] [comments]

The rules are: 1. The soloist must be a part of (or at the time of the song release) an active group that has comebacks, goes on tours or promotes as a group(E.g BTS, Blackpink) 2. Can be a song that they covered rather than their own (e.g Enhypen Jake - I don't think i'm okay) My personal favourites are 1. Raise y_our glass (original) and Last Christmas (original by Wham!) by Huh Yunjin (Le Sserafim) 2. All of me (original by John Legend) and What other people say (original by Demi Lovato and Sam Fischer) by Pharita (Babymonster) 3. Look alive (original by Joyner Lucas) by Asa(Babymonster) 4. Fine by Taeyon (SNSD) 5. Hard to Love by Rosé (Blackpink) 6. Maria by Hwasa (Mamamoo) submitted by /u/AvocadoFun3905 [link] [comments]

1 doesn’t mean bad btw, it just means it’s very simple submitted by /u/MonacleTopHatPenguin [link] [comments]

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I don’t post much, but I’ve been thinking a lot about something Junhan said recently in a Bubble Q&A and wanted to talk about it a bit. I’m not here to hate or start drama just to share how it made me feel and why I think it’s worth discussing. He was responding to a fan question about research topics and started talking about how different races supposedly have different "genetic strengths." He said something along the lines of Black people having more ear cells so they’re better at music, white people being good at breaking down sugar, and Asians/Indians having "skilled brains." Then he wondered if those strengths could be combined. I know some fans saw it as harmless curiosity, and I get that he probably didn’t mean anything bad. But for me, it still felt really off. Comments like that even when they sound “positive” are rooted in old stereotypes. Saying certain races are naturally better at specific things might sound flattering on the surface, but it still boxes people in and reduces them to their race. It just made me uncomfortable. I’ve spent years trying to unlearn that kind of thinking, and it was honestly a little disheartening to see it come up so casually from someone with a global platform in 2025. I don’t think he’s a bad person at all but that’s kind of the point. A lot of people repeat ideas like this without realizing the history and harm behind them. What also bothered me is how little response there’s been. No clear apology, just a vague follow-up. And I think that’s a missed opportunity. Idols today have huge, diverse audiences, and that comes with responsibility. Not just to avoid scandals, but to actually understand why some things are harmful in the first place. Again, this isn’t about attacking Junhan. I hope he gets a chance to learn from it. But I do think fans should be able to talk about stuff like this without it being seen as “overreacting” or trying to cancel someone. These conversations matter. pd: I actually posted a version of this before, but it got removed probably for wording or being too direct so I’ve rephrased it here in a calmer way. Hopefully this one sticks, because I think it’s important we’re able to have open, respectful discussions like this. submitted by /u/Seesawey [link] [comments]

i got introduced to SuJu by my homeboy Elliot (he even has the nickname SuJew/Super Jewnior bc he's half Korean (dad) half French/Dutch/German/Norwegian/etc. and Ashkenazi Jewish (mother) therefore making Elliot Jewish) Elliot is aware of how problematic SuJu are, but he still is a HUGE fan of them (iirc i think theyre called "ELFs") and has their posters, lightstick and the Super Junior theme in our K-pop group themed friend group (my theme is Stray Kids) yes ik its basic to like the songs "knock out", "mr simple", "sorry sorry", "super girl" and im addicated to "house party" "cooking cooking" (i would LOVE some recs) ik bts, maybe skz, bigbang (the theme of one of my other friends), exo, bp maybe, are/were also problematic yet i never had a problem w those 3 (except scumri and kris poo for obvious reasons), so should I still be wanting to get into SuJu? or should i js stick w skz? submitted by /u/Minute_Ice_7434 [link] [comments]