Your top 3 biggest surprises and letdowns of the year?

Over the last little bit I couldn't help but be genuinely curious if this is a normal reaction and feeling after seeing one of your top ever faves in concert. Last year after some convincing I was able to attend OnlyOneOf's concert in Vancouver where I bought two VVIP tickets (as I had to have a parent come with me due to never being to that city before), and it was one of the best experiences ever. Despite my anxiety and forgetting my Korean lines when meeting KB and Junji at the fansign table where they signed my albums, they were really kind and re assuring, often standing that its okay and people can be nervous at their first concerts. Then, I was lucky enough to get to the barricade, where I took fancams, pictures, etc. It was one of my favourite moments, especially my Mum commenting on the members kindness and professionalism as someone who doesn't know Kpop at all. To say the least, I didn't know Jisung (Love) who left OOO, I only knew them as six members but I still cherish them deeply. I wrote a lot of articles around this time promoting them and their music. But I couldn't help but notice, I haven't listened to Kpop as much since then, and I haven't listened to some of my favourite OOO songs for a long time. But I can also realize my views on kpop and how I consume it has been changing over the last couple months. I was just curious overall if other people have had this experience as well. submitted by /u/Responsible-Box2876 [link] [comments]

I hate how much people trust idols so much. I keep seeing people make posts like "'not all men' you're right ___ would never" and it's like how do you know? You have zero and I mean ZERO proof that they're that amazing and sweet off camera. You don't realize this is exactly what Nct fans thought?? They thought Taeil was perfect and all of a sudden oh wow he's horrible. You don't know any of your idols. Stop acting like they're an angel sent from heaven. Pissing me off submitted by /u/wumutiluvv [link] [comments]

I understand that fans don’t want to see their fave group dragged into a plagiarism debate, and honestly, it’s fair to say this falls on the company, not the artists themselves. No one’s saying ATEEZ invented fight scenes, gun shots or stylised poses, obviously not. But when you look at the footage side by side, it’s hard to ignore how similar some of the filming choices actually are. And if you’re about to comment “ATEEZ aren’t big enough…” maybe just scroll on! Video Credit: @/enayisiolmusuz submitted by /u/Sophisticated-Mess [link] [comments]

Disclaimer - Please read the whole thing out before lashing out in the comments, thank you. So, Twice in the big 2025. Despite releasing a solid body of work this year — three albums in total — they’re barely charting, either domestically or internationally (aside from the two KDH tracks). They’re even struggling to sell out arenas, while 4th and 5th gen groups are easily surpassing them on charts and in numbers. Seriously, where did their fandom go? They used to be considered one of the bigger ones, right? Considering how big they were just a year or two ago, you’d expect them to be charting higher and pulling stronger numbers. They performed at Lollapalooza too, right? That was actually really good — one of the best sets at Lolla in recent years, in my opinion. I really enjoyed the two albums they released this year, aside from the Japanese one. The R&B elements in those tracks especially were fire. What is it then? Releasing music too often, or the fans have transitioned to other artists? From my perspective, they should’ve capitalized on the KDH hype more effectively. Honestly, it’s not on the girls — it’s more about how JYP mapped things out. The strategy just doesn’t feel efficient. JYP should’ve pushed them onto shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Jennifer Hudson Show, and other platforms that could’ve helped them reach a wider audience. And I know people would say, “but they don’t have an avid english speaker.” Yea but we have seen many non-english speaking artists go on these TV shows right? There’s still time for them to turn things around, but of course, if JYP does it right. They should at least send the KDH sub-unit to one of those major U.S. shows to maximize their visibility. submitted by /u/Daddy1007a [link] [comments]

Day 52 Results: MAMAMOO wins by 74 votes! Vote for your favorite and as always poll closes in 24 hours! If you're unsure of who to vote for, here's a couple songs to help your decision: IVE - HEYA IVE - Accendio IVE - KOKZ T-ARA - NUMBER NINE T-ARA - You drive me crazy T-ARA - So Crazy First Half Second Half Disclaimer: This tournament is not a “comparison”. The seeds were randomized and I didn’t pick the matchups. The songs picked are amongst their most popular because they’re easy to recognize. If you have another song suggestion you may leave it in the comments but please refrain from complaining about the song not being included. I also try to switch up the listed songs every new round, so the songs you might not know from a group might not be listed as they were listed the previous round. Either way, feel free to recommend them in the comments if you’d like. submitted by /u/PushOffTheGround [link] [comments]

I loveee making freebies and I’m going to my first festival in a week where Cortis will be performing (KOOM NYC). Is it weird to hand out freebies for just one artist at a festival or should I wait and make them only for solo shows? Thanks! I love a good keychain craft so I’m itching to make some… submitted by /u/Mac-n-cheese76698 [link] [comments]

last update was november 2024 🥹 submitted by /u/saltyinfp [link] [comments]

https://preview.redd.it/jf9waoq8njuf1.png?width=1858&format=png&auto=webp&s=3f432ecd00c815d3d4eb7fd1babfa21fd09a75b5 that was last updated november 2024 😆 submitted by /u/saltyinfp [link] [comments]

I'm 53, I have always been a pop girlie, always been a music lover and I am a trained opera singer. I came in to Kpop late in life (49) and haven't looked back, I'm over all enjoying myself inside the world I used to think was silly and only something children liked. I have been to three concerts, two in a wheelchair and one in a walker (yay mobility progress!). At Ateez, I had people coming up and offering to help if I seemed stuck or 'in the way' but never rudely, same at Stray Kids, had people help get me to the doors and up to our seats, all Atiny and Stay and they were great. Went to see P1Harmony in ATL and, keep in mind, this is not a slight on the group, they and Ampers&1 were fantastic to see, one of the best shows I've been to. Here I am in line, behind another disabled person in a mobility scooter, also an older woman, both of us keeping up with and in no way slowing down the line, when out of nowhere this girl about 5 groups of fans back starts loudly ranting about how the arena staff should "kick all the f**king grandmas out of the line" and generally just bad mouthing how inconvenient she finds having us 'ugly disabled and old people in her videos of the concert" This went on until the staff did finally come get us, not to 'kick us out' but to speed us through the line. (which was not her doing and should have happened sooner but the staff at gas south were a bit overwhelmed with 6 lines to sort through) This isn't okay. People around her did call her out and IDK who you are random p1ece but I love you. Kpop is music, music doesn't have an age limit you can gate keep, neither do concerts. Disabled people, old people and people you might not find aesthetically pleasing have every right to buy a ticket and go to the same things the able-bodied, young or genetically blessed can. The age thing is never going to go away in the fandom of an industry that considers women "old hags" at 27, so that, though not okay, is at least not a surprise but the nasty ablism was something else and at no time is acceptable, particularly when all we were doing was existing in the same space as you. Also, tall red-headed kinda horse faced girl, 5 people caught you on video, Gas South has had it sent to them as has FNC. FAFO. submitted by /u/diaphoni [link] [comments]

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My city in Southern Brazil is having a children’s day celebration and they have a live band that is playing Golden and Soda Pop. This was so unexpected but now I’m jealous of those kids 😭 submitted by /u/Maevenclaws [link] [comments]

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These groups are often doing really intense choreography for long periods of time. It requires a lot of training and skill to sing with stability under that kind of physical exertion. Obviously some idols can pull it off, but not all. And there’s already backtracking to help give fullness of sound. If occasional lip-syncing happens so they can breathe or not make the show unlistenable, I don’t care. I’m watching or attending for the full experience, not to critique vocal technique. And when live singing is great it’s that much more impressive. I’m sure I’ll get argued with here but it’s okay, I’m not sensitive lol submitted by /u/Carridactyl_ [link] [comments]

I think Izone tbh.. I kinda started them when their contract was ending which lowkey made me sad 🥹🥹 submitted by /u/hearts4him_ [link] [comments]

Timeless, beautiful, Kpop songs that make you cry, or make you feel deeply? Spring Day by BTS would be the one for me. What about you? Please include the group and song name. submitted by /u/AlessandraAthena [link] [comments]

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This question came to mind because I asked some of my friends who aren’t big K-pop fans which idols they know, and they said Jungkook 💀. When I asked what they knew about him, they said they’d seen his pictures on billboards and knew he had tattoos, abs, and that he gives off fboy vibes. Some also said they knew Jimin and he seems cute and sweet which I think is accurate :( That honestly shocked me because, to me, Jungkook seems so cute and sweet as well! Like, yeah, he’s definitely attractive, but still like wtf?? So it made me wonder: is there any K-pop idol who you think is perceived really differently by the general public compared to how fans actually see them? submitted by /u/Sea-Republic8892 [link] [comments]