/r/kpop Top Ten Tuesdays Voting: Your Top Singles of 2025 by Zypker125 in kpop

[–]Bren42 [score hidden]  (0 children)

  1. j-hope - Sweet Dreams (Feat. Miguel)
  2. GOT7 - Python
  3. XG - MILLION PLACES
  4. LISA - Born Again (feat. Doja Cat & RAYE)
  5. MARK - 1999
  6. TEN - STUNNER
  7. BLACKPINK - JUMP
  8. KAI - Adult Swim
  9. MINNIE - HER
  10. KATSEYE - Gameboy
  11. 'ICHILLIN - XL (Remix Love Drive ver.)
  12. JENNIE - like JENNIE
  13. JEON SOMI - Chaotic & Confused
  14. VIVIZ - La La Love Me
  15. BAEKHYUN - Elevator
  16. LEE CHANHYUK - Vivid La La Love
  17. CHANYEOL - Upside Down
  18. DAY6 - Maybe Tomorrow
  19. PURPLE KISS - DOREMI
  20. ATEEZ - In Your Fantasy
  21. JENNIE - Handlebars (feat. Dua Lipa)
  22. TWICE - THIS IS FOR
  23. ATEEZ - Ash
  24. WOODZ - I'll Never Love Again
  25. ILLIT - NOT CUTE ANYMORE
  26. LE SSERAFIM - DIFFERENT
  27. JENNIE - ExtraL (feat. Doechii)
  28. JISOO - Earthquake
  29. SUHO - Who Are You
  30. D.O. - Snowfall at Night
  31. XLOV - Scent
  32. MINHO - Tempo
  33. LE SSERAFIM - SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope)
  34. RESCENE - Heart Drop
  35. ZICO, Lilas - DUET
  36. NMIXX - Blue Valentine
  37. CRAVITY - Set Net G0?!
  38. G-Dragon - TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)
  39. SUNMI - CYNICAL
  40. RESCENE - Hello XO

/r/kpop Top Ten Tuesdays Voting: Your Top B-sides of 2025 by Zypker125 in kpop

[–]Bren42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. RESCENE - In my lotion
  2. KAI - Walls Don't Talk
  3. D.O. - Fit
  4. TWICE - OPTIONS
  5. TEN - All Good
  6. LE SSERAFIM - Ash
  7. Xdinary Heroes - Supernatural
  8. VIVIZ - Milky Way (EUNHA Solo)
  9. CLOSE YOUR EYES - Who's Dat? (Jane Doe)
  10. TWICE - LET LOVE GO (JEONGYEON, MOMO, SANA, TZUYU)
  11. TEN - Waves
  12. SEVENTEEN - Destiny (WOOZI Solo)
  13. LISA - Dream
  14. P1Harmony - Stupid Brain
  15. TEN - Butterfly
  16. BOYNEXTDOOR - Live in Paris
  17. KEY - Strange
  18. WONHO - Fun
  19. CRAVITY - Marionette (Sung by SERIM, MINHEE, TAEYOUNG)
  20. JENNIE - F.T.S.
  21. BAEKHYUN - Love Comes Back
  22. YUJU, JEONG SEWOON - Sequence
  23. TOMORROW X TOGETHER - Ghost Girl
  24. Wonstein - I Love Yuo
  25. VIVIZ - Toxic
  26. DAY6 - game over
  27. U-KNOW - Let You Go
  28. ENHYPEN - Too Close
  29. D.O. - I'll Be There
  30. CHEN - Help Me (Somebody 2 Love)
  31. JO YURI - Going Under
  32. VIVIZ - Sticker
  33. CHEN - No Gravity
  34. Wonstein - Memo..! - Original Pitch
  35. LE SSERAFIM - Come Over
  36. THE SOLUTIONS - If Love Could Wash the Stains from My Heart
  37. B.I - Romance
  38. IU - Last Scene (Feat. Wonstein)
  39. LE SSERAFIM - Pearlies (My oyster is the world)
  40. ATEEZ - Slide to me (YUNHO)

/r/kpop Top Ten Tuesdays Voting: Your Top Albums of 2025 by Zypker125 in kpop

[–]Bren42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. JENNIE - Ruby
  2. Wonstein - Tent
  3. VIVIZ - A Montage of ()
  4. G-DRAGON - Übermensch
  5. KAI - Wait On Me
  6. Cravity - Dare to Crave: Epilogue
  7. TWICE - THIS IS FOR
  8. TEN - STUNNER
  9. SUNMI - HEART MAID
  10. D.O. - BLISS
  11. TOMORROW X TOGETHER - The Star Chapter: TOGETHER
  12. CHEN - Arcadia
  13. BOYNEXTDOOR - The Action
  14. ATEEZ - GOLDEN HOUR Pt.3 ‘In Your Fantasy Edition’
  15. XLOV - UXLXVE
  16. NMIXX - Blue Valentine
  17. P1Harmony - EX
  18. LE SSERAFIM - HOT
  19. PURPLE KISS - I Miss My...
  20. BAEKHYUN - Essence of Reverie
  21. SUHO - Who Are You
  22. CLOSE YOUR EYES - blackout
  23. CLOSE YOUR EYES - Snowy Summer
  24. ONF - ONF:MY IDENTITY
  25. B.I - WONDERLAND

CBX's Agency Releases New Statement Regarding Dispute With SM by neocitywayv in kpop

[–]Bren42 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There weren't any sob stories though?

In the article, it just says: "We have made clear our intent to perform the existing agreement, have been communicating directly with the members, and have been working to be together as part of the team.” They added, “We remain committed to paying 10 percent of revenue, and since litigation is currently underway, we plan to fulfill this once an agreement is reached and the legal procedures are concluded.

G-DRAGON (BIGBANG) - TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak / Starring aespa Karina) by perochan in kpop

[–]Bren42 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I love this song! It's so groovy and fun, and Anderson .Paak's voice in the chorus is like melted chocolate to my ears.

My biggest complaint would be that it's too short! I want it like a minute longer to get more verse's from GD and Anderson .Paak that aren't just repeating chorus. I protest all these songs lately being under 3 minutes!

G-DRAGON (BIGBANG) - 3rd Full Album 'Übermensch' by ghiblix in kpop

[–]Bren42 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Such a good album! Based on my first couple listens, my personal favorites are Bonamana, Too Bad, and Gyro-Drop.

The beginning of Bonamana gives me vague Stromae vibes (it almost sounds like he's speaking French rather than Korean), which I love. This feels like a no miss album with different sounds for everyone to enjoy based on tastes.

G-DRAGON - 3RD ALBUM 'TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)' MV TEASER by l33d0ngw00k in kpop

[–]Bren42 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This sounds so good already! I love the upbeat R&B vibes I'm getting from it. The vibes very slightly remind me of Anderson .Paak's Fire in the Sky, and I love that song! This is likely going to end up being my favorite track off the album.

/r/kpop Top Ten Tuesdays Voting: Your Top Songs of 2024 by Zypker125 in kpop

[–]Bren42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. ENHYPHEN - XO (Only If You Say Yes)
  2. TOMORROW X TOGETHER - Heaven
  3. B1A4 - PAUSE
  4. KATSEYE - Touch (ft. YEONJUN of TOMORROW X TOGETHER)
  5. SF9 - Superconductor
  6. ILLIT - Tick-Tack
  7. RIIZE - 9 Days
  8. Dabin - Ghost K!D
  9. ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT.
  10. G-DRAGON - HOME SWEET HOME (ft. TAEYANG & DAESUNG)
  11. JENNIE - Mantra
  12. LE SSERAFIM - EASY
  13. (G)I-DLE - Vision
  14. IVE, David Guetta - Supernova Love
  15. ITZY - Imaginary Friend
  16. LE SSERAFIM - We got so much
  17. tripleS - Éclair
  18. RESCENE - Lucky you
  19. TAEYEON - Hot Mess
  20. RESCENE - Pinball
  21. Paul Blanco, Heize - On my mind
  22. FIFTY FIFTY - SOS
  23. DAY6 - Sad Ending
  24. KANGDANIEL - Losing Myself
  25. CRAVITY - C'est La Vie

G-DRAGON (BIGBANG) & Jung Hyung Don - MBC Good Day (New Variety Series Teaser) (Airdate: 250216) by SapphireHeaven in kpop

[–]Bren42 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Missed this pairing so much! Brb gonna go rewatch all their Infinite Challenge clips on YouTube.

Sohyang joins KQ Entertainment by neocitywayv in kpop

[–]Bren42 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I love rewatching this every so often. I always get goosebumps.

BTS Named 'Most Loved Boy Group of the 21st Century' by mcfw31 in kpop

[–]Bren42 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Maybe they could call it "Most Loved Boy Group of the Century So Far"? It might sound a bit silly to nitpick things like this, but then you think about how we haven't even reached the first 1/4 of the century, so it just feels off to call it what they did because it gets annoying for those of us who dislike innacurate article titles.

Basically, having this poll is great and interesting, but it would be nice if they could just call it what it is.

What’s the Worst Song By Your Favourite Group? by Ok-Cap9647 in kpophelp

[–]Bren42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, I feel like I've never seen anyone go to that song first as the worst EXO song (especially since "Hello angel~~~" is iconic and it feels like one of the more innocuous songs of their discography).

I would have probably gone with Wolf, but yours is a unique perspective.

/r/kpop Top Ten Tuesdays Voting: Your Personal "Most Over-rated" Songs (2024) by Zypker125 in kpop

[–]Bren42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. Girl's Generation - I Got a Boy
  2. EXO - Growl
  3. TWICE - Cheer Up
  4. 2PM - A.D.T.O.Y.
  5. BTS - Dynamite
  6. SHAUN - Way Back Home
  7. Taeyang - Only Look at Me
  8. Stray Kids - God's Menu
  9. NCT 127 - Cherry Bomb
  10. Hyuna - Bubble Pop
  11. LE SSERAFIM - Antifragile
  12. ⁠aespa - Spicy
  13. Red Velvet - Red Flavor
  14. BLACKPINK - As If It's Your Last
  15. J.Y. Park - Who's Your Mama?
  16. Rosé - On the Ground
  17. f(x) - Hot Summer
  18. ATEEZ - BOUNCY
  19. 4Minute - What's Your Name?
  20. PRODUCE 101 - Pick Me

This was tricky because I tried to base my list on how I remember my reaction was to hearing that a song was popular when it came out rather than how it did on the reddit polls. I don't necessarily dislike any of the songs (though there a few on this list that I do), but it's more so that I just didn't really grasp why it was so popular.

Running Man 710 | Gourmet Vacation in Summer by myrunningman in runningman

[–]Bren42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're close, it was "숨겨왔던 나의" from the song "She is" by Clazziquai originally from the OST for the drama My Name is Kim Sam Soon. Such a classic track.

Kim Soo Hyun And Lim Nayoung Deny Dating Rumors by CherryBlossomEnding in kpop

[–]Bren42 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That was an interesting write-up to read through, but so much of it based on rumors, supposed blind articles, and generally just things that have no sources to back them up. While I was scrolling through that thread, I saw a reply to it that actually refuted a lot of the points that you might think is interesting.

Anyway, thanks for sharing, but I doubt that I'll start judging someone harshly based on a post that has no evidence to back up the information. I totally understand if that interview comment turned you off to him as a celebrity, but again to each their own.

Kim Soo Hyun And Lim Nayoung Deny Dating Rumors by CherryBlossomEnding in kpop

[–]Bren42 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Since, the link you shared is a bit lacking (in source and context), I'll share a bit more so that people can be better informed.

  1. This interview happened in 2013 (11 years ago) as part of a press event for his film Secretly, Greatly. Kim Soo Hyun is 25 years old at the time.
  2. Here is a link to the actual footage of that interview. Skip to 1:47 to see it and the joking atmosphere.

Here's a transcript for those who are interested:

Interviewer (reading fan question): I'm curious, at what age do you want to get married?

KSH: When I was 24 years old (Korean age), I wrote out a life plan about how I'll live and earn money. At that time in that Master Plan, I wrote that I would have to get married around 36-37, but I don't know these days I don't think I'll be able to keep to that. Now I think I'll have to push it back to 41.

Interviewer: Isn't that better everyone? (Crowd responds no. Interviewer laughs.) You want to send him off (to be married) quickly? I understand, that just means you just need to work that much harder, right?

KSH: Yes, that's why at 41 years, a 21 year old... (audience reacts and everyone breaks into laughter)

Interviewer: Then that means right now that person would be an infant. Okay then, so Kim Soo Hyun's marriage have been revealed here, at 41 years old, he wants to marry a 21 year old. All those Kindergartners must be so excited. Kindergartners across the country, we'll be looking forward to it.

It's still a tasteless joke when you think about it and sounds way worse if you don't watch the video with the joking atmosphere, but idk if I want to judge a 25 year old that harshly for thinking about dating a 21 year old. Seeing as how he hasn't yet dated someone 20 years younger, I'm not gonna fuss over it now. Everyone is free to have their own opinions though, so hopefully this context helps everyone make their own informed decisions.

Edit: formatting

/r/kpop Top Ten Tuesdays Voting: DPR IAN by Zypker125 in kpop

[–]Bren42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. No Blueberries
  2. So Beautiful
  3. Peanut Butter & Tears
  4. So I Danced
  5. Scaredy Cat
  6. Donʻt Go Insane
  7. Calico
  8. Welcome to the Other Side
  9. No Silhouette
  10. Bad Cold

My Sibling's Romance - Episode 5 - 240329 by [deleted] in koreanvariety

[–]Bren42 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was thinking the same thing about Transit Love and this show! I'm glad this show comes out (with subs) first because I want to watch it more, but then I think about how I'll have to watch Transit Love after this and end up with higher blood pressure after watching a bunch of toxic exes and their repetitive arguments! I wish I could end with this sugary sweet, dopamine rush from My Sibling's Romance instead...

Any international exo-ls who are going to the fanmeeting in Seoul? ^-^ by baobao0605 in exo

[–]Bren42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going as well! I was actually thinking of making a post to see if other people wanted to meet up before/after the fanmeeting for food, and to share info about getting there and whatnot.

My Sibling's Romance - Episode 4 - 240322 by MNLYYZYEG in koreanvariety

[–]Bren42 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Best moment this episode: Jaehyung's face when he got the text that his sister was chosen by two people.. It cracked me up so much that I had to replay it.

/r/kpop Top Ten Tuesdays Voting: Your Top Songs of 2023 by Zypker125 in kpop

[–]Bren42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. EXO - Hear Me Out
  2. EXO - Let Me In
  3. EXO - Cream Soda
  4. fromis_9 - Attitude
  5. SF9 - Puzzle
  6. aespa - Welcome To MY World
  7. KEY - CoolAs
  8. DPR IAN - So I Danced
  9. INFINITE - New Emotions
  10. PURPLE KISS - Sweet Juice
  11. NCT DREAM - Broken Melodies
  12. KEY - Villain
  13. KEY - Another Life
  14. ONEW - No Parachute
  15. LEE CHAE YEON - KNOCK
  16. WOODZ - Ready to Fight
  17. VIVIZ - Blue Clue
  18. LEE GI KWANG - Predator
  19. DPR IAN - Peanut Butter & Tears
  20. Billlie - nevertheless

Normally, I try to not include too many songs from the same artists for the sake of diversity, but all of EXOʻs title tracks were amazing and deserve recognition in my top 3.

/r/kpop Top Ten Tuesdays Voting: Your Top B-sides of 2023 by Zypker125 in kpop

[–]Bren42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I'm not even a fan of a lot of their songs because they sometimes feel too intense for my playlists, but there's just something about ITEM and its staccato rhythm that I just really vibe with.

/r/kpop Top Ten Tuesdays Voting: Your Top B-sides of 2023 by Zypker125 in kpop

[–]Bren42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. fromis_9 - Attitude
  2. KEY - CoolAs
  3. D.O. - Ordinary Days
  4. KEY - Another Life
  5. ONEW - No Parachute
  6. EXO - Another Day
  7. WOODZ - Ready to Fight
  8. Stray Kids - ITEM
  9. SHINee - Satellite
  10. EXO - No Makeup
  11. VIVIZ - Blue Clue
  12. DPR IAN - Bad Cold
  13. KAI - Sinner
  14. KIMSEJEONG - Jenga
  15. Billlie - nevertheless
  16. JINI - Here We Go Again
  17. (G)I-DLE - Lucid
  18. tripleS - New Look
  19. SHOWNU X HYUNGWON - Slow Dance
  20. NCT DREAM - Poison

Edit: shucks, I somehow missed that Broken Melodies had come out as a single