Hearts2Hearts - EP.4: STYLE (MV Commentary) @ Crunchy Hearts (250621) [ENG SUB]

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(I posted this yesterday in another sub but apparently it's waiting for mod approval?? Anyways I wrote this really late at night so um sorry it's a MESS) Just finished watching the movie and I gotta yap about it so here we go - I'll do my best not to spoil. I'll also discuss both positives and negatives First of all, whoever directed/produced the music for this film is absolutely amazing. The songs (and vocals!) were amazingly good and something I will probably end up listening to on a regular basis and for karaoke. Are they my favourite songs ever? Probably not, but it's the perfect blend of a regular great song and what's needed for a movie for more storytelling and dramatics. I'm obsessed with all of the songs except Soda Pop (I was wide-eyed the whole time wondering if it was kid friendly 💀 I swear I'm not dirty minded but uh) but Golden, Takedown and Idol(?) were PEAK. Which brings me to my next point - with the recent releases from Disney that's disappointing a lot of people, this felt exactly like a modern take (with a modern setting) of the fantasy-like Disney movies that used to be released, almost the kind of effect Disney is trying to achieve. It's magical, embracing different cultures, promoting girlbossery and that you don't need a man to save you (it almost does go down that lane but at the end she still achieves things with her girls) WITHOUT trying too hard to send those messages, which is the complaint of many people (not trying to start a war over that tho). It's a musical with genuinely good music (as I've said lol) and the choreography??? Omg I was shooketh. Plot-wise, I absolutely adore the lore and backstories of both Rumi and eventually other characters. I wish we got to learn more about her parents, especially her father, but if we get a series - BTW QUICK SIDE NOTE, IT WOULD BE A MILLION TIMES BETTER AS A SERIES! THE MOVIE FELT A BIT RUSHED IN PARTS, BUT MY SISTER WAS SAYING THAT IF THERE'S A GOOD RECEPTION THERE COULD BE A SERIES SO I'M HOPING FOR THAT - we might then get to find out more about that. I love how thought out it is and the visual effects at the end for Rumi? It genuinely made her look terrifying but also still pretty lol. Both major backstories are scarily relatable despite being unrealistic in the literal sense, and I think that's beautiful. It's a movie I'd LOVE to analyse for English, is all I can say lol. The last song of praise I have is some parts of the Korean culture they integrated in. For some, the adding of occasional Korean words into the dialogue + songs can be cringy/off-putting, but I personally really liked it. It felt natural and was a reminder that they weren't just a girl group that happened to be Asian (as many people might've thought if not for the title and occasional mentions), they were a K-pop girl group. The movie in my opinion is great as a showcase for non-kpop fans to break stereotypes of always being too pink or gay or whatever and almost normalises the foreign concept to being similar, but different to what they are used to. And now we have the negatives. The negatives are not nearly enough to outweigh the positives for me but I do have to mention them. And you know what I'll start with? Glorifying the very aspects of idol life to be the exact opposite of what would happen in real life just gave me the ick. Mainly, the gorging on food (especially carbohydrates as they mention) and getting all close to idols of the opposite gender. I'll start with the food one, first. It's a kids movie - of course I'm not expecting them to show how they go on intense diets and possibly starve. I don't have an issue with that part being unrealistic slightly. But why the director chose to highlight the girls snacking on food - and when I mean food, I mean a mountain of chips and fifteen cups of noodles saying they were doing it FOR THE FANS - when it's the complete opposite in real life is something I can't understand. Like why would you make that such a focus?? And then there's the 'interacting with the opposite gender' thing. Again, it's a kids movie - of course it's going to be a little unrealistic. But also, why 😭 Minor spoilers but wdym the Saja Boys showed up at the girls' fansign, and while they sat together, RUMI SPENT THE WHOLE TIME TALKING TO JINU AND KEPT TAPPING HER FOOT AGAINST HIS AND THE FANS (which btw, to be clear, were Knetz who are not known to be the most supportive shippers) JUST OBSESSED OVER HOW CUTE THEY WERE?? Like she genuinely was not paying attention to her fans who actually paid to be there and to all the fans' knowledge, just flirting with him... It gave me war flashbacks to Sullyoon talking to a guy for a few seconds and fans hating on her for not giving them attention. They didn't have to completely cut it or anything but trying to keep it secret that they were acquainted would've made way more sense and probably could've enriched the plot a little more to make it exciting. There was also another minor thing of glorifying overworking... It wasn't highlighted much so I'll give it grace because of movie logic but omg, Rumi releasing a single and moving up promotions the NIGHT THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE ON VACATION WITHOUT DISCUSSING WITH THE OTHER MEMBERS was not it at all, I almost decided to hate her for that. Like wdym you ruined your friends' vacation on a whim like that? I also wasn't a fan of the emphasis on how much the idols love their fans and was willing to do everything for them, not needing rest because the fans were enough - it feeds so hard into the parasocialism and is exactly the way too many parasocial fans think their idols feel like, which isn't the case 90% of the time. Again, the movie isn't supposed to be realistic but man, did they really have to glorify the toxic parts of the industry for it? The first third of the movie was really cringy tbh, like it was funny and I enjoyed it but also I wanted to die. It really does get better though. And one final thought... >! Mira and Zoey really pissed me off. Mainly Mira cuz Zoey is sweet but when both of them TOOK OUT THEIR SWORDS WHEN RUMI REVEALED HERSELF TO THEM??? LIKE YK WHAT I CAN SEE WHY SHE DIDN'T TELL YOU OMG. And at the end when they're crying about how they're so happy Rumy didn't die but like - they almost killed her?? I'd get it if she was being aggressive in that moment or turned into a big scary monster with a spooky voice, but it was literally just her asking for help so they could save the world and fix her. Also, Celine(?) really pissed me off too. It's giving racist. But also she wasn't seen as a good person in the end and she was acknowledged to be a bit rubbish so it's not a negative of the movie, I just didn't like her. !< Thank you for reading my words of thoughtfulness (I wouldn't be surprised if 90% people just skipped over half my yap, that's fine lol. Would love to hear your thoughts tho). I definitely recommend it to anyone who's considering it! Just remember it's a cartoon kids movie lol, no matter how much I hype it up. Oh and also, Jinu is fiiiiineeeee submitted by /u/Far-Squirrel5021 [link] [comments]

Welcome to This Week In KPOP, a collection of everything you may have missed during the past week on r/kpop. June 14 – June 20, 2025 TOP 10 STORIES # Votes Thread Comments 1 (+3021) BIGHIT MUSIC announces that BTS SUGA will complete his military service and will be discharged, with him, all BTS members will have finished their military service 133 comments 2 (+1900) Former NCT Member Taeil Faces First Trial for Aggravated Rape Charges 221 comments 3 (+1460) JU HAKNYEON (former THE BOYZ) announces legal action against malicious articles, denies any illegal wrongdoing, and clarifies that he did not agree to terminating his exclusive contract with ONE HUNDRED 192 comments 4 (+1270) Breaking: Ju Haknyeon Departs THE BOYZ And Agency 292 comments 5 (+1171) KYULKYUNG to join I.O.I's 10th anniversary reunion next year 44 comments 6 (+1098) High Court rejects NewJeans appeal, upholding ban on independent activities 1 comments 7 (+1094) Police Launch Full Investigation Into Former THE BOYZ Member Haknyeon’s Overseas Prostitution Scandal 244 comments 8 (+1013) BTS SUGA has been officially discharged from military service today and shares first social media update on Weverse 37 comments 9 (+948) JEON SOMI has opened a YouTube Channel 39 comments 10 (+943) BLACKPINK to make their comeback in early July 142 comments HYBE / ADOR / MHJ Votes Thread Comments (+529) Megathread 22: HYBE / ADOR / MHJ - We reach one year of the dispute, All legal cases settle into a slow procedural pace, and More 6649 comments TOP ANNIVERSARIES # Votes Thread Comments 1 (+976) Happy 11th Anniversary to MAMAMOO! 49 comments 2 (+270) Happy 16th Anniversary to 4Minute! 16 comments 3 (+163) Happy 3rd Anniversary to Lapillus! 11 comments TOP 10 PERFORMANCES # Votes Thread Comments 1 (+423) [Performance] ILLIT - Do the Dance (Studio CHOOM ORIGINAL) 19 comments 2 (+361) [Performance] OSAKA Ojo Gang (ft. TWICE Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana & Jihyo) - MEGA CREW Mission Video @ World of Street Woman Fighter (WSWF) Season 3 (250618) 49 comments 3 (+314) [Performance] Comeback Stage: ILLIT - 빌려온 고양이 (Do the Dance) @ MNET M Countdown (250619) 13 comments 4 (+240) [Dance Practice] BTS j-hope - Killin’ It Girl (Solo Version) (Dance Practice) 5 comments 5 (+212) [Performance] ARTMS - Icarus (1theK Suit Dance) 1 comments 6 (+217) [Live] Comeback Stage: j-hope (BTS) - Killin' It Girl (Solo Version) @ Mnet M Countdown (250619) 5 comments 7 (+200) [Performance] j-hope (BTS) - Killin' It Girl (Solo Version) (Choreography ver.) 6 comments 8 (+183) [Performance] ILLIT - Aim High @ 2025 GLITTERDAY IN SEOUL (250608) 4 comments 9 (+163) [Performance] ENHYPEN - Dingo Killing Voice : Bite Me, CRIMINAL LOVE, FEVER, Bills, Blind, Moonstruck, Drunk-Dazed, Sweet Venom, Helium, Polaroid Love, XO (Only If You Say Yes), Loose (Korean Ver.), Highway 1009, Bad Desire (With or Without You) 23 comments 10 (+158) [Song Cover] YG NEXT MONSTER Chanya - the grudge (orig. Olivia Rodrigo) 93 comments TOP 5 DANCE CHALLENGES # Votes Thread Comments 1 (+505) BTS j-hope with ILLIT Moka & Iroha - 'Killin' It Girl' Dance Challenge (250620) 16 comments 2 (+305) BTS j-hope with TWICE Sana - ‘Killin’ It Girl’ Dance Challenge (250619) 2 comments 3 (+171) BTS j-hope with ATEEZ San - 'Killin' It Girl' Dance Challenge (250620) 3 comments 4 (+166) ILLIT Iroha and Moka with BTS j-hope - ‘Do The Dance’ Dance Challenge (250620) 2 comments 5 (+147) ITZY Ryujin (with ARTMS Heejin) - Girls Will Be Girls (Dance Challenge) (250619) 3 comments TOP DISCUSSIONS / FEATURES # Votes Thread Comments 1 (+55) Throwback: T.O.P released "TURN IT UP" this week in 2010 1 comments 2 (+39) /r/kpop Top Ten Tuesdays Results: STAYC (2025) 11 comments 3 (+28) The 2nd K-Pop Grab Bag Rate! 3 comments MUSIC SHOWS Date Performances Discussion Thread Winner 20250614 Music Core Thread SEVENTEEN 20250615 Inkigayo Thread ENHYPEN 20250617 The Show Thread izna 20250618 Show Champion Thread DOYOUNG 20250619 M!Countdown Thread SEVENTEEN 20250620 Music Bank Thread DOYOUNG   NEW RELEASES Day Artist Album Title Type Music Video Streaming To be added later! "This Week in KPOP" Archive submitted by /u/alleybetwixt [link] [comments]

PERSONALLY i disliked majority of the songs, but that ending song for the saja boys... 'your idol' sounded like an actual song thatd be made by a kpop group AND it was bearable to listen to. i love it submitted by /u/alternativetruama [link] [comments]

"We want to keep setting milestones.... Every goal we reach, there's another goal ahead. We won't stop chasing our dreams. And we won't stop being around. We just want to let all of you know [that] we are not going anywhere. We will be here trying to reach our goals." - HORI7ON Marcus Ccto: Oppa is Life When Hori7on/IZX Marcus talks, you won’t notice he’s only 15. I kinda miss them yapping in Arirang radio as idol DJ(s). Too bad he’s in MLD ent. Amidst all the uncertainty their company is facing rn…The members are hinting something good is coming for Hori7on. Assuring their fans that they won’t disband, that it’s not gonna happen. (I hope the good news they’re talking about is change of management). submitted by /u/Conscious-Cap-7250 [link] [comments]

An older bit of news that I feel might have went over people’s heads. Recently regained my love for Block B (I bought copies of Blockbuster and Re:Montage way back in the day) Was watching their recent appearance on The Seasons live where Zico was a host and PO literally blurts out that they are planning a comeback next year (video was from 2024). Hopefully they come back stronger than ever now that KOZ Entertainment is under HYBE and so has that financial and brand backing. submitted by /u/Beautiful_Factor6841 [link] [comments]

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I swear every time I listen to a Jeongyeon line in a Twice song, if I imagine it's Seulgi singing, it literally is her, like I can practically see her performing it 😭 it doesn't always work the other way round though. Possibly Seulgi has showcased more versatility? submitted by /u/New_Syllabub2838 [link] [comments]

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So… the photos of Haknyeon and Asuka Kirara came out. When he released his statement saying they were just hanging out at a party, I really wanted to believe him. I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt. But after seeing the pictures, it’s hard for me to accept that explanation. The way they are hugging and all don’t exactly look like just friends casually hanging out. What also makes it harder for me personally is that Asuka is publicly in a relationship with someone who is mentally disabled . That hits me to the core because I have a very close family member who is also like that, and the idea of someone that vulnerable being taken advantage of in that way just breaks my heart. I just keep thinking about if my family member was treated like that, and it geniunly hurts. And whether or not the rumors about pr*stitution are true,I honestly don’t even care at this point, just the disrespect and apparent disregard shown in those pictures is enough for me. It was public knowledge, no way he didn't knew. You geniunly need to be bad to participate in cheating on such a vulnerable person. Like seriously So yeah, I’m done supporting him. I’m really sad about it, but I can’t look past this. submitted by /u/Yukimmii [link] [comments]

Idrk anything abt the Korean education system and how elementary, middle school and high school work (I live in Sydney so I only have primary and highschool) but right now all the Baemon members probably have the same schedule and live in YG dorms together but Ahyeon and Rami go to Hanlim arts and Rora goes to SOPA. Also would they be in the same grade because in Sydney people born in July 2007 - June 2008 would be in 1 grade while July 2006 - July 2007 would be in the grade above. Also would that mean that Ahyeon and maybe Rami would be graduating this year (for us the school year is early February to early December) Back to them going to different schools, I don't understand why YG would do that and i'm just curious. https://preview.redd.it/8rbu70ew098f1.png?width=200&format=png&auto=webp&s=d154d43dcfffdd699fb3c8ea8f3eac1be793f556 https://preview.redd.it/upf9myt2198f1.png?width=168&format=png&auto=webp&s=3356e29be9b3f925a6d5eaf8887cbd64405b366a https://preview.redd.it/7sigszv4198f1.png?width=196&format=png&auto=webp&s=d94e8aa3155b668f4197a6243f41d3e1007d1871 https://preview.redd.it/um5o86l6198f1.png?width=226&format=png&auto=webp&s=f462ea8cdb0ef775ec9c9032e6dcc81cfe7fb788 https://preview.redd.it/xr6dl348198f1.png?width=183&format=png&auto=webp&s=84d57313915e9ce54ba37d25779f2e7f233b2619 https://preview.redd.it/z5a6ogab198f1.png?width=201&format=png&auto=webp&s=ac1cc363468ff247f59d10eeda4e528f83a3ad00 https://preview.redd.it/k00nse8g198f1.png?width=201&format=png&auto=webp&s=c1aa841f6346a412ad424cefd8d3537caee38bfc submitted by /u/AvocadoFun3905 [link] [comments]

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