HYBE and MHJ’s shareholders lawsuit made me realise something…

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I feel like Nayeon herself was not really confident with the dance part where she has to touch her nanana with her hands which she changed during music show performances. On the other hand, POP! was so fresh and that kind of sound is signature of TWICE and one type of music which people have been yearning for to feel the freshness of K-POP. I can tell JYPE did not put much effort in ABCD as well and the hype went down after inadequacy in payola. POP! even scored biggest chart performance and viral moments among JYPE’s artists since TWICE’s M&M. submitted by /u/leonardreignn [link] [comments]

I know SM is incompetent and they don't really seem to care about their older groups in general, but for such a monumental milestone that very few groups have reached for a group that still has a sizeable fanbase, for an anniversary all the members are so excited for, what is SM doing? In the months leading up to the comeback which'll be on July 8, the members have all talked about how excited they were for the comeback and the following tour. They've promised really big and ambitious things, and have hinted at wanting to go to places to meet fans where they haven't been before. SJ's biggest fanbases are in East/South-East Asia and in Latin America, which is why they always go there for every single "world" tour they have, but they still have sizeable fanbases in other parts of the world, notably the Middle East, North America, Europe and even Oceania. The last proper world tour was SS9 (2022-23), and according to some members like Ryeowook, Australia and Canada were on the stops but didn't make the final list because of scheduling issues. Apparently, it was also planned that the US would have around 2-3 stops, but that fell apart too. SS9 ended up just being a tour with an Asia leg and a Latin America leg. In 2023, Super Junior-D&E had a small fanparty tour and went to places SJ hadn't been to before like Australia (two stops), Canada, New Zealand, etc. And even though they had a really terrible promoter to the point where so many fans didn't even know they came, they all relatively sold well and Donghae and Eunhyuk promised they'd come back and bring the whole group with them to Australia and Canada. Now jump to 2025, and it's SJ's 20th anniversary tour that all the members have been hyping up. Members like Shindong have said the tour is going to be long (around 7-8 months), so it made a lot of people excited that the tour length probably meant they'd go to more tour stops. At SMTOWN LA, they hinted that they were looking at an LA stop for SS10. Then yesterday, they dropped the tour list, and from August 2025 - April 2026, there will be 16 stops overall - and surprise! Four stops will be in Latin America (two of which in the same country), and the rest are just in Asia. No North America, Europe, Oceania. Not even the Middle East when they're one of the most popular groups there and made history as the first group to hold a solo con in Saudi if I recall correctly? Maybe I shouldn't have been clinging onto a promise from 2 years ago from a duo who had left SM by then, but the lack of a single North American or Europe stop in particular is really shocking, especially when NA ELF form a huge chunk of attendees whenever SJ have a 15 min appearance at SMTOWN/any other festival, and when SJ is skipping SMTOWN London where most European ELF were hoping to see them. No Middle East, and the Latin America leg doesn't even include Brazil? No Vietnam, where SJ concerts and their subunit performances sell out and sell well? It literally just feels like it's last year's last-minute, rushed cashgrab Asia tour, plus the Latin American stops. I've been seeing complaints that SM isn't picking the usual big venues for their Asia stops as well, when they know they're going to sell out in minutes there. Mexico's venues are also apparently really small and unsafe. From what I've heard, according to a few promoter sources, SM negotiated for these venues and booked them really late, and for Brazil in particular, they were going to put Brazil on the list, but promoters couldn't afford them because SM jacked up costs and charged exorbitant priced for the promoters. Like sure, the Western fanbases for example aren't as noticeable as Mexico's or Japan's, but I'm sure we (and SJ) would've been fine with a much smaller venue that wasn't a 20k stadium like in Asia. I just know SJ are seething because they've always been transparent about wanting to go to new places and meet all their fans. They've even acknowledged how fans from all over the world travel just to see them because they never go to them. At the end of the day me stating the obvious won't change anything and I'm still (delusion) hoping for another set of announcements but it's not looking likely. Because if they're not going anywhere else beyond SS10 they'll never come. I know Super Shows are a quick and easy way to get free money for SM because they always sell out (see Spin-Off last year lmao), I know SM don't care for SJ beyond that which is why they were so late and rushed with booking everything, but I'd imagine they'd at least care a bit more for the 20th anniversary of all events. I already saw some ELF whose cities are on the list getting mad at other fans for being upset that their cities aren't on the list... submitted by /u/admiralmasa [link] [comments]

Jimin with now most BTS members is BACK!! It feels so unreal that Jimin did NOT post anything at all on his Instagram for straight TWO YEARS! 😭 Just barely two weverse posts, it feels weird because while others were also enlisted they at least updated us on their Instagram accounts, Jimin really took military seriously because he was posted at the most difficult unit at NK border at the FRONT LINES! And guess what he ACED that too😭 To think that PARK JIMIN aced driving a military tank and recieved multiple highest awards he even achieved CBRN-E (Chemical biological radiological nuclear and explosives) THA'S A KPOP IDOL?????? 🤯 Not romanticizing military but this just blew my mind how he went and became this unimaginably perfect at everything to the point it's scary bc he's unstoppable quite literally. Now coming to another point which came to my mind right as I am writing this, armys underestimated Jimin so much despite him being pro martial artist and having the best core strength and the best mental and said he is weak and he needs protection etc and they were naming other members that'll overachieve in the military and now TWO years later Jimin literally overachieved in the miltary and endured every possible harshest conditions and came back saying it has its charm JIMIN THE MAN YOU ARE, and on top of that he showed empathy and asked us to show empathy to the military soldiers. 🥺 He also became popular among his comrades some are even calling him "Dad" lol he babied them and took care of them. Ahhh I can't believe we actually got over sever Jimin draught and he's back bot to mention back looking even younger and he finally posted on Instagram 😭😭😭😭 submitted by /u/Affectionate_Cap8353 [link] [comments]

Agree to disagree but Im standing ten toes down on my opinion of solos in every fandom, even armys (yeah im an army idgaf) who solo stan other idol groups. Theres an army to solo pipeline because of this. Ive been inactive in Kpop for a while, mostly focusing on Bts. But scrolling through my feed now that they’re almost complete is exhausting, I curated it to be as peaceful as possible on all platforms but it isn’t enough. Do I really need to see this bs on my for you page? So many solo accounts are popping out with thousands of followers and likes and its making me sick that people are actually bigoted and project so much of themselves into their “fav” to be their “kinny”. I remember solos barely existing in 2018 and suddenly theres a boom rn. How do you decide to stan 5 groups with 15 members each and then be a solo stan for another. They act like the only backbone to their favs career by supporting everything fav puts out wether it be official, unofficial, private, or public info, but except for that ones that my members helped work on! cause apparently their friendship isn’t real? I know every fandom that exists is toxic af but I genuinely believe solos do not have real life friends, you hateeee hate hate a person your fav is close with on the daily, but yeah, let’s perform a microanalysis on every movement, post, interaction, and make out own narrative. Its not just bts solo stans, ive seen txt solo stans too? Theres so many shady posts on IG towards another but the worst Ive seen is of Jmn of bts always being the target of death, rap3, s3xual harassment, being compared to an animal, purposefully misgendered, and transphobic, misogynistic posts, and AI p0rn. With hundred to thousands of likes from and solos alike. How do you live life thinking that way, cause no way you treat people irl like that, do yall not have any friends or social life? and it’s scary cause these solos will actually go to official fan event sites and write shady stuff on the walls for the artist to see, and then be the first mfs to spread private info and encourage stalking. If you talk to them like a normal person explaining why theyre a bigot, they’ll either gaslight and pull sht out of their ass and create a whole new fan fiction on the spot. I noticed that many solos are abundant in a certain demographic who are not native english speakers and live in a conservative country so maybe they wouldn’t get it? but even then Im also in that demographic and dont have that nasty ass behaviour. We have them here in the US too and they certainly dgaf about being a bigot. Its coming to a point that even the “peaceful” solo stans are resharing, rting, and kekeing with those same anti solo stans. Now have this habit of checking who I interact with and it’s depressing to find out they’re a sick solo. I have so much more to yap on about this but it’s just frustrating and atp the only thing that might stop them is that everyone comes together for 5 minutes and mass report (not really working though) or expose their behaviours irl. /hj submitted by /u/Automatic_Spot_646 [link] [comments]

The LSF hate train is over (it is, right?), but like any hate train, it's hard to forget the things that were said. One talking point I saw often was how LSF were frauds because they didn't match their concept. Antis would see their reactions to the visceral hate they sent them and interpret it as not staying true to their image. "How are we supposed to buy their concept when they're so afraid of criticism?" My question is, how could anyone have been more fearless than them? As a group and as individuals, they faced a deluge of hate. The excuses varied - can't sing, Starbucks, evil step sisters, yadda yadda yadda - but the truth is that they didn't deserve what happened to them. As fans or spectators, it's easy enough to ignore the hate. Just mute and block, find an echo chamber that suits our tastes, or take a break all together. LSF didn't have that option. They turned off their comments, but online presence is integral to a group's success. LSF saw all the "nice" things people had to say about them. Sure, there were plenty of fake concern posts about how the entire group should go on hiatus for a year because their reputation was too unsalvagable. Of course, what these people really wanted was for LSF to lay down and die. To slowly fade from relevancy and never come back. But these people either didn't know or completely forgot what Le Sserafim stands for. The truth is, everyone is afraid sometimes. We all have fears, and Le Sserafim was open about theirs. They were raw, they were real. They got backlash for it, but they never stopped being true to themselves. They never stopped expressing their thoughts, desires, and flaws. They never stopped loving themselves. They never stopped. And that pissed people off. They were hated for not caving to the mob. They were hated for conquering the greatest of obstacles, for never giving up. That's what fearlessness is all about. Its more than not being afraid. It's looking your fears in the eye and overcoming them. That's what Le Sserafim did and still does. All 5 of those girls can confidently say everyday, "I'm Fearless." Their journey has been inspiring to watch. Le Sserafim is Fearless! Wanna make something of it? submitted by /u/SageSageofSages [link] [comments]

I saw that ITZY’s Yuna said she doesn’t care how successful their comeback is and that it’s more about the art of it and honestly, that was so refreshing to hear. In an industry where everything seems to revolve around charts, streams, and numbers, it stood out in the best way. These days, especially with 3rd and some 4th gen idols, there’s such a heavy focus on chart rankings and digital stats. It feels like success is only valid if it’s backed by big numbers, and that mindset can suck the fun and creativity out of music sometimes. Not saying chart success isn’t important, but it’s nice to hear a few idols still talk about passion and artistry first. submitted by /u/Narrow_Start_5340 [link] [comments]

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I'm Army for 7 years now. But I’m getting tired of this part of the fandom that immediately shuts down any opinion that’s not rainbows and OT7 fairy dust Every time someone says: - HYBE made a bad decision - Protect Jungkook - The company should protect BTS - Maybe BTS deserve better It’s always the same reaction: You’re being negative Stop overthinking Trust BTS Don’t start drama Stop! Speaking truth isn’t hate. Asking questions isn’t betrayal. Wanting better treatment isn’t being a solo stan. You don’t get to shut people down just because it makes you uncomfortable Think about it like this: When you talk to a friend or family member and they did something that hurt or upset you, do you want them to silence you just because it makes them uncomfortable? No. You want to be heard. You want to express how you feel. It’s the same thing here You’re not helping BTS by pretending everything is perfect. You’re hurting them. And people are scared to say anything real. Where we can’t talk about mistreatment, missed opportunities, or unfair pressure without being called toxic If you love BTS, let fans have honest conversations. Let people question things. Let people want more for them. And most importantly, we need to call out these silencing behaviors when we see them, because if we don't, nothing will ever change Let us speak! p.s. also Happy 12th anniversary for BTS and ARMY💜 submitted by /u/No_365 [link] [comments]

Not gonna lie, I’m getting seriously bad vibes from this whole “Deadline” world tour. The tour starts in 3 weeks, and we’ve seen zero signs of group rehearsals — just solo sightings in random countries. There’s no teaser content, no promo, no setlist hints. For a stadium tour, that’s wild. It doesn’t help that the name “Deadline” feels like a farewell wrapped in a contract obligation. Born Pink already showed cracks — flat vocals, recycled sets, dead group energy — and it’s looking like this tour might repeat all of that, just with shinier lights. Yes, they’re professionals and might pull through on stage. But if they show up unprepared and disconnected again, fans aren’t going to stick around just because the fireworks are big. We’ve seen this before. We know better now. Anyone else feeling like this is a slow-motion crash disguised as a comeback? submitted by /u/Critical_Year_4762 [link] [comments]

This girl really is something else bruh 2 years what did you guys think when you first saw I want an updated version for new kpop stans cuz when I did I fell in love and now LSF has been my ult since then submitted by /u/Ok_Assignment9778 [link] [comments]

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Happy 12th anniversary, BTS! I have been reflecting on their journey and growth so much this week, and I can't help but be in awe of their story, artistry, achievements, and truly one-of-a-kind journey. No one could have guessed that this rookie boy group from a nearly bankrupt agency, a group that sold only 34 copies of their debut album on the first day, would go on to be the biggest group in the world right now, the third-best-selling artist of the past decade just behind Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, and the 40th best-selling artist of all time. But beyond their historical achievements and numbers, I believe what cements BTS's legacy is their extensive and rich discography that touches on so many aspects of the human experience and that has expanded and evolved with them. BTS debuted with 2 Cool 4 Skool, the first part of their School Trilogy and within it, they explored and talked about the fears and struggles young kids and adolescents grapple with; the loss of dreams and hopes, the constant fear of the future and criticized the harsh school and education system that was in place. The trilogy perfectly captures the fire, the defiance, the confusion... that every teen feels. Their first full album, Dark & Wild, in the same vein, explores what it is to be a teen and especially a love-struck teen. The all-consuming crushes, the addiction to phones, and the fear of navigating the world around them while putting on a fake bravado to mask it all. Even the way the songs were produced and their sound was a reflection of that; the cheekiness, the faux-bravado, the anger that comes out sometimes, the bragging, the way they talk about love and relationship and dating..... feel so real to the early teen experience and are reflected in the way they sing and rap, their adlibs, and the way the songs are produced. It is also the album in which they pay homage to the culture that inspires them and their art. They follow this up with, in my opinion, one of the most influential album trilogy of all time, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Trilogy and they manage to truly capture the essence of young adults; through the songs, you can feel the angst, the loneliness, the burst of happiness, the unbridled freedom, the fears, the doubts but also the accompanying fearlessness when it comes to certain matters that we have all experienced during those times. You hear Run and the sound makes you equally nostalgic and equally untouchable, like you can fly and do anything, that bravado that you feel when you are young, the feeling of freedom that contrasts with this need to escape and be free. You hear Silver Spoon and that basically is a reflection of the youth and how opinionated they are and how they are ready to speak up, and its social commentary presented in such a cheeky way that you can't help but laugh and you go through each song and each one relates to a certain teen/YA experience. They then followed the trilogy with their conceptual album Wings (with You Never Walk Alone being a follow-up compilation album) which was an album inspired by the Herman Hess novel Demian and which gave each member the chance to explore and present their own personal stories. Wings and its title track Blood, Sweat, and Tears does justice to Demian, it also paints the temptations, the lust, and the growing pains of early adulthood. The production throughout the album also aligns with the theme, it is grand and uses a lot of orchestral elements giving the album a darker but also ethereal feel. They then followed Wings with the Love Yourself Trilogy which managed to capture so many different aspects of love across three albums. In Love Yourself: Her they focus on the early stages of falling in love, the dopamine, the happy feelings, thinking that everything is destiny, seeing only the good and the beautiful but that slowly morphed into loss of self and identity, self-depreciation, and toxicity in Love Yourself: Tear and they then wrap up the trilogy with Love Yourself: Answer in which they realize the highest form of love is loving oneself and embracing every part of yourself. They followed the Love Yourself trilogy with the Map Of The Soul series which is based on Jungian theory on archetypes and Murray Stein's book of the same name. In MOTS, BTS explores different topics aligning with each archetype (the persona, the shadow, and the ego). Topics such as insecurities, fame, personal identity, the way they present themselves to the world stage, the tension between their public and private selves, especially as idols as well as heavier topics such as loss of passion, burnout, depression, and the price of success were all core to the album series. They also tied this series with the Love Yourself Trilogy by exploring on how to embrace and accept all parts of themself. Their last studio album BE was an unplanned release that was a result of the pandemic and not surprisingly, captures the zeitgeist of that time. From the passing of time while the world seems like it is stuck in one space, to the restlessness that we all felt, to how we miss our loved ones and that human connection, to the bout of depression that we all have experienced because things felt bleak, and the quiet assurance that things would eventually get better, BE truly was an album that we all needed at that time. Their solo discography is just as solid and versatile, both in sound and in the themes it explores. You have albums packed with unfiltered anger and, at times, scathing responses to the ridicule they've faced over their idol personas, such as RM's mixtape RM and Yoongi's Agust D. You have albums that delve into their identities as individuals and artists, such as Indigo and Jack in the Box. Some albums like Hope on the Street celebrate their roots. There are deeply personal works that touch on mental health and emotional struggles, like FACE and the Agust D trilogy, while others serve as catharsis, like Right Person, Wrong Place and D-Day. You have albums that center on love, heartbreak, and longing, such as Layover, Golden, Happy, Muse, and Echo. Others explore themes of loneliness, sadness, and the weight of complex emotions like mono.. And then some albums like Indigo, similar to some of their earlier group albums, beautifully capture the turbulence and introspection of a timeframe such as your late twenties. And now, we have 6 out of the 7 members finished with their enlistment, with the OT7 reunion happening in just a week, and they will be embarking on the 3rd chapter of their journey soon! And I cannot wait to see what this new era will bring. Happy 12th anniversary, BTS, and Happy Festa, everyone! 💜 submitted by /u/Ghetto_Leda99 [link] [comments]