Sunmi - Digital Single: BLUE! (Countdown Live) (250826)

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This is not an important topic but I just thought of this when I saw the new announcement of Felix fronting a new Tambourins campaign called ‘Sunshine’ (aptly named after our sunshine Mr Felix). At the same time I saw some discussions saying that some big company newly debuted groups who successfully chart earns a lot and it got me thinking (liking these 2 events together). The concept of newly debuted groups earning a lot with them charting high and going everywhere is what we precieve. Likely in reality it is not. Companies spend a lot on these new groups to debut them. Training, food, travel, clothes, behind the scene team from make up to fashion director, music videos, promotion from social media ads to video ads, playlistings etc - all these are expenses. And the bigger your promotion it is, the bigger your expenses are. And lots of groups from big companies even manage to secure big ads/CFs from day 1 (some even before their debut!) like high end fashion brand ambassadorships. This is not possible for a group that is literally unknown a day before to get paid like Hollywood A-lister or even Korean famous actors/actresses for a big brand unless there is a deal going on. Like if you give my new group A a brand ambassadorship, I give you my famous group B idol/group for another brand ambassadorship. Or their pay is actually very little. All these brand ambassadorships will only pay artists accordingly - if you are famous, you get a bigger leeway to negotiate terms and get paid more as opposed to newly debuted groups, no matter how famous their companies are or how famous they become LATER, at the end of the day, you negotiate your worth at the current times, not by possibilities or promises. Thus back to the topic how people seem to think newly debuted groups get rich from day 1 if they become famous later, it is not so. The more the company invest in your work, the more expenses you acrue, the less your profit is. It seems so logical but from comments I read everywhere, I can see lots of people do not think so and think idols especially those from super famous companies, earn a lot from day 1. No wonder people are still shocked to learn there are idols who actually earn nothing or very little even though they appear ‘well off’ during their active period of activity. It always depends on how the company pay you and how much the company is also spending on you. Those luxury brand ambassadorships will probably not be paying you much if you are a day old idol, even if you come from a big company, but it is a great start nonetheless that idols from smaller companies will not have the same chance at all. So if an idol A who are new has the same ambassadorship as idol B who are famous, though both are BA of the same brand, the pay will likely differ like night and day. And the treatment from the brand will probably also differ. Again, this is not even an important topic or anything, it just got me thinking. submitted by /u/Many-Ad-9007 [link] [comments]

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I started stanning ILLIT just after RUNEXT lineup came out, and had no idea how much of an impact they'd have on me 2 years later. As a huge orbit who ults LOONA, their "disbandment" really upset me a lot, but something about listening to the full SRM album when it came out really brought something in me reminding me a lot of LOONA, especially Midnight Fiction, and since their other releases, I've always thought of ILLIT as LOONA's little sisters, both having some similarities in a magical girl kind of concept, albeit ILLIT being more whimsical than LOONA but still, and their discographies give me similar vibes, with songs like Oops by ILLIT being very [12:00] EP by LOONA adjacent, their whole Midnight Fiction-Pimple-Little Montser-Bamsopoong songs giving me such [XX] EP by Loona vibes. I rarely watched other groups content outside of music videos apart from LOONA, even if i consider myself a stan of the group keeping up with promotions and posts and all that, but the only other group I've been able to just sit down and watch all their little youtube content releases, lives, etc has been ILLIT and I enjoy them so much. ILLIT have been ult wrecking me in that sense for the last 2 years. I consider both of the girl groups as my ults nowadays and i feel like ILLIT help fill the void of the lack of OT12 LOONA . stanning LOONA really helped me get through tough times in previous years and so having ILLIT fill that similar vibe for me really helps a lot and i love both groups so much. I'm so proud of both girl groups overcoming tough periods in their careers and making it far. IDK if any other orbit has felt this way but ive been meaning to put this feeling somewhere and into words, i didnt word it the best but i hope someone can relate/understand me 😭 submitted by /u/midnightdancing12 [link] [comments]

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I work in the K-Pop industry (marketing/data side) and thought I’d drop 3 quick insights: Virality is engineered — short clips, challenges, and algorithm triggers. Global fans aren’t “extra” anymore — groups are planned for global from day one. ROI matters — trainees are picked not just for talent but also global appeal + social potential. Happy to answer light questions within what I can share 🙂 submitted by /u/Jellyjellysweet [link] [comments]

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"Visuals being useless": I genuinely have never disagreed with an opinion more than this because of how often it has proven to be false. In my opinion, the whole role of visual is just the K-Pop industry understanding and manipulating the way we consume and become invested in fandoms. More often than not, especially as a first time listener to any new music groups, you are immediately drawn to who you subjectively percieve as most attractive. Whilst i understand it's subjective as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there are general trends in who is considered the most handsome. This is why I genuinely believe the visual, whose fancams or edits within the community often go viral, do have a role and actually bring in more people to the fandom. The visual generates visual interest in the music videos, in concerts, live performances etc. I can really validate this by the reactions of Eyekons (fans of girl group Katseye) to the perceived mistreatment of Manon. I do not want to get into depth about this but the way the eyekons were reacting to the possibility of Manon leaving the group exemplified that the visual often is the first reason fans get interested in the group, and then stanning and enjoying the music is a second priority. Many eyekons were saying "I only stan Katseye for Manon, I only joined the fandom for Manon" and the like, which only makes me feel that the visual is actually a really important role in K-pop especially. This entire paragraph is just being defending how they attract listeners but I don't want it to come across as saying their only talent is being attractive because many of K-Pops most well known visuals do have immense talent but being a visual is their "official position". Facial Expressions I am not sure if this is just me but recently I have getting back into other K-Pop groups (i have been many an ArmyBlink since 2018) and i have really enjoyed TxT's music and performances; however there is one thing that irks me so much but pains me to say. Taehyun's facial expressions look always so scared; like it prevents me from enjoying his performance because his facial expressions never change. Even in some of the TikTok's they do as a group, it becomes more apparent. Like there is one with Yeonjun and its kind of a seductive dance, and HE LOOKS PETRIFIED? Like he is so talented especially vocally but his dancing is also so developed but he genuinely seems to have one facial expression This point also stands with Tzuyu from Twice; in performances for This is For or Strategy; she just looks so out of it, like not scared but just indifferent. It really takes away from her performance. Okay, long rant from me, so let me know what you think. Again, for those mentioned it wasn't hate towards any idol just genuine observations submitted by /u/IndividualBluejay227 [link] [comments]

✨ I received my English Storytelling Instructor certificate! ✨ The English fairy tale instructor course showed me the fun of English and performance, and this storytelling program broadened my perspective on how to approach books. 📚 I’ll always remember that when the heart opens, learning opens too, and that if the teacher enjoys it, the children will also enjoy learning. 💛 Getting a certificate itself isn’t too difficult, but I realized the true value depends on how much passion you put into it. ✨ It’s been a long time since I felt this excited about studying. 💛 I learned so much, but I’ll stop here for today for the sake of everyone’s eyes 😢 It was truly a precious and happy time. Thank you, Professor Kang Gemma 🙏 @gemmakang_elt submitted by /u/Cxrioxs [link] [comments]

https://youtube.com/shorts/n67nQRC9GUc?feature=share I'm sure Y'all will cry watching this edit idk who made the song Or anything but the lyrics touched my heart cuz I miss Rami sm... Rami, Hope you are okay and healthy... We, Monstiez will always love you sm💖 submitted by /u/ArrivalObjective7821 [link] [comments]

Son Yusaeng has graduated 👩🏻‍🎓 Even while promoting, I spent my college life fully and meaningfully. It was fun all along—goodbye! 20250825 submitted by /u/Cxrioxs [link] [comments]

My final conclusion of this album is that it is REALLY good. But unlike some of my favourite Skz albums, it definately took a few listens to be cemented as really good. To me, Karma is the perfect example of when "there's not enough of it" is to its detriment, not a compliment. There are SO many good elements in this album but most of the songs simply weren't long enough for those elements to truly be established, hence why it took a few listens to truly enjoy them. I think for stray kids especially, you can really feel the shortening of songs. This is a group that really loves to add so many different ideas and structures into their music and revel in them. Think S-Class, with its powerful opening, followed by a minimalistic verse, a powerful vocal pre-chorus, an antidrop, a beat change, a vocal bridge + rap section + dance break. The gem of Skz music is HOW MUCH there is in it, and so its very noticable when those layers are stripped away. You can especially feel the lack of a bridge in their music. Karma is a banger album but I really hope the 'short song epidemic' doesn't take hold of the rest of skz discography. Now for the individual songs. Bleep - classic SKZ and obviously, it works. Love the pre-chorus and lazy rap section. I do think the chorus could go harder, its not the best of best of the skz sound, but its still catchy. Ceremony - Okay, after a few listens, I get it, I really do. The first listening was definitely overwhelming but now I put Ceremony over their 2024 title tracks for sure. The instrumental is addicting and you can tell the song was made to be performed at concerts. The song is at its best accompanied by the music video. But yeah, not their best title track, and I wish they would bring back the vocal sections I can sink my teeth into. But I do really like it now. Creed - It's catchy, I like it. It's a duller song, especially the chorus, but I really am grooving with the rap section. I was never really a rap fan but SKZ music has brought me to a point where I can appreciate good verses, and Creed absolutely has those. Mess - The use of autotune is actually devastating me. The melody is beautiful, the instrumentals are GORGEOUS (like a mix of Cinema and Falling Up.) As the biggest Alien and Volcana fan, I know Han can pull off autotune production really well. But I don't see any need for it in this song. It's a beautiful song that would be elevated so much more by more natural sounding vocals. In My Head - Oh, they cooked so hard. This is the start of what I think is the holy trinity of this album. SKZ pulled this emo pop style off so well and the lyrics genuinely touch me to the core. Alas, it's too short. Half-time - A flawless quintessential SKZ song. The pre-chorus has proven that 3racha will never stop growing and playing around melodically with their music. I love the symbolism of "they don't know what's coming" being sung over a seemingly unpredictable progression of notes. Phoenix - It's given Alan Walker and I am here for it. I have to give respect to this album for still being able to give us new sounds after 7 years, it makes me so excited for future music. That being said, hearing the Alan Walker vibes, the beat could have absolutely gone harder at the end. That's what I'm saying from the beginnign of these song lenghts, there are so many strong elements not being fully leaned into. Ghost - it's on my playlist but it's my least favourite song on the album. There's such a disconnect between the melody and instrumentals and the song definately feels a little forgettable after the trifacta of In My Head - Halftime - Phoenix. I like the lyrics though! 0801 - this was the song I had low expectations for but it definately exceeded them! I think fan songs are sweet but I didn't see what a new one could offer. But it is a refreshing beat and melody, and the vocals are great! Not groundbreaking, but it's a good way to tie up the album. submitted by /u/HeavensWheel777 [link] [comments]

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we've all seen it: when a song gets released and a bunch of ppl just deCide that a certain lyric means something or that a line is referencing something despite nobody from the group saying or implying that😭 or like when an idol says/does something and fans decide things in their mind about it and run with it like crazy. usually to heavily mischaracterize an idol for years. this can range from ultra petty stuff that shouldn't bother you so much but it just dOes, to something more substantial that is genuinely unnecessary this usually happens when an idol said something they liked years and years ago and fans will stiLL act like this is the *one and only* character trait of that idol. e.g. Felix making brownies ages ago and now ppl still act like every day he's out here pioneering brownie baking lmao even though he's made it pretty clear he doesnt do it as much nowadays and hasnt for a while submitted by /u/Important-Zombie9331 [link] [comments]

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