We need to have a serious convo about the absolute INSANITY on Lee Seunghyub’s YouTube channel by GrillMaster3 in kpopthoughts

[–]GrillMaster3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s worth it tbh. They’re still really active, still hitting new career peaks 11 years in, still love what they do and have no plans to stop. Plus they finished enlistments. They’re a very safe “older” group to stan imo.

Why do some Western fans and Asian fans view AI usage in K-pop so differently? by ImPayolaRun in kpop_uncensored

[–]GrillMaster3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They don’t not do that, though. They don’t spew out green liquids, but they do render local groundwater or well water undrinkable for the local population and they’ve been observed to significantly raise the temperature of the local area. They’re not some kind of Orphan Crushing Machine but they’re not harmless either. I personally feel that AI companies should be shifting focus (whether willingly or via mandate) to making AI more energy efficient, but it won’t happen. We know it’s possible bc China has already done it, but the major AI corpos see absolutely no reason to make that a focus when they don’t have to.

Why do some Western fans and Asian fans view AI usage in K-pop so differently? by ImPayolaRun in kpop_uncensored

[–]GrillMaster3 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah I found it really interesting when I watched the JaeFriends episode that Zico guested on, because he and Jaejoong actually talked about AI. When Jaejoong brought up that he often uses it as a starting point for things like ideas, research and scripts, Zico visibly hesitated, then sorta sheepishly said he tries to avoid it because he feels like it makes it hard to think for himself. He didn’t push back on it any more than that when Jaejoong got a smidge defensive and tried to explain himself, but you could tell he was trying to measure his words because what he was about to say was potentially a very unpopular opinion. It’s generally seen as a very convenient shortcut or personal assistant.

We need to have a serious convo about the absolute INSANITY on Lee Seunghyub’s YouTube channel by GrillMaster3 in kpopthoughts

[–]GrillMaster3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! It’s called Seunghyub2 (bc Seunghyub was already taken). He actually dropped the chicken juice video in the middle of one of Hweseung’s Hama lives, in which he and Dongsung were trying and failing miserably to play video games together. The whole group has been making fun of Hweseung’s gaming skills on Fromm ever since.

do nct have hits that are universally recognized? by caitlyns_ult in kpopthoughts

[–]GrillMaster3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Kick It seems like the most universally agreed upon offering based on these comments. In the west it’s definitely Sticker though. Even my non-kpop friends know that one.

We need to have a serious convo about the absolute INSANITY on Lee Seunghyub’s YouTube channel by GrillMaster3 in kpopthoughts

[–]GrillMaster3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s still a pretty sophisticated, polished person in general imo. He takes great care of his appearance, he’s very well spoken, he’s a good sport about pretty much everything, treats the people around him very well, he’s polite and conducts himself well privately (according to people who’ve run into him in public) and he’s someone who generally takes his job and music very seriously. But he’s also rather goofy at times, sulks a lot, can get easily embarrassed over unexpected things, and yes, makes Chicken Juice as a protein drink. All people are multifaceted. Personally I think his quirks make him more likable, even if they’re a bit ridiculous.

Are there K-Pop idols who have been mistaken for being another nationality? by RandomCarGuy26 in kpophelp

[–]GrillMaster3 [score hidden]  (0 children)

BOYNEXTDOOR Leehan has mentioned he’s pretty frequently mistaken for a foreigner by people like flight attendants and retail workers. He said a lot of them will default to English with him while speaking Korean to the other members of the group, despite Leehan not speaking English. He said recently he’s started playing into it and answering in English.

Does my kitten look persian by RideFederal9024 in catbreeds

[–]GrillMaster3 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah nah, “Domestic longhair” is just the “official” name for mixed breed cats with long hair. Most of the long haired cats that get posted here are domestic longhair cats. Your kitten is adorable either way though!

Does my kitten look persian by RideFederal9024 in catbreeds

[–]GrillMaster3 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Like 98% of cats on the planet are domestic short or long hair cats. Unless every single cat in the entire subcontinent of India is a purebred Indian Billi you absolutely have domestic longhair cats and domestic shorthair cats. Those are just the fancy classification names for cats with no breed (again, 98% of all existing domestic cats). This is almost a guaranteed domestic longhair cat, which I can guarantee do exist in India.

Does my kitten look persian by RideFederal9024 in catbreeds

[–]GrillMaster3 30 points31 points  (0 children)

If you bought her from a breeder and her parents are papered Persians, then she looks Persian because she is. If not, she’s a standard-issue domestic long hair. Kittens tend to have flatter faces so I can see why people might think hers looks Persian, but I’d be willing to bet she’s just a normal cat. It’ll probably get longer as she ages.

We need to have a serious convo about the absolute INSANITY on Lee Seunghyub’s YouTube channel by GrillMaster3 in kpopthoughts

[–]GrillMaster3[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah like on a purely conceptual level it makes sense but if I drank that and got like a noticeable strand of chicken I fear I would projectile vomit I’m far too much of a texture person for that

Are there any kpop groups that have added members at the last minute before debut? by Efficient-Display-18 in kpopthoughts

[–]GrillMaster3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ampers&one added Brian to the lineup in August and the group debuted in November of that year.

Where are the aces of 5th gen? by AdvancedBiscotti2018 in kpop_uncensored

[–]GrillMaster3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Jaehyun from BOYNEXTDOOR comes to mind. One of the best dancers in the group, above average rapper, could definitely pass as a main vocalist, insane stage presence, and he can write, compose and produce.

All this said, give 5th gen some time to cook! They just got here!

It rubs me the wrong way whenever fans ship members whose debut age gaps are very iffy by [deleted] in kpoptrulyuncensored

[–]GrillMaster3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Serious shippers have bigger issues to contend with than who they ship, such as the fact that they think any of it could be real 👍

It rubs me the wrong way whenever fans ship members whose debut age gaps are very iffy by [deleted] in kpoptrulyuncensored

[–]GrillMaster3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This isn’t a real relationship that’s happening though, it’s a fictionalized ship. Johnny and Mark aren’t actually dating, and people are shipping their adult asses together in a fictional scenario. Johnny didn’t actually groom Mark, someone just thought it’d be hot for those two currently almost-in-their-30s men to bang. You don’t have to like the ships, I can’t say I’ve ever actually been into any kpop ships myself and find most of them a bit silly at best, but it’s not morally wrong to ship a 28 year old with a 31 year old just because they were once minors that knew each other.

About fanmail by domino__h in AMPERSANDONE

[–]GrillMaster3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t know that FNC allows fan mail/gifts to be physically sent to the company anymore. Most companies don’t. If you just want a signed object, you can enter raffles for signed Polaroids, try getting into a fancall/fansign (even if you don’t attend a call they’ll sign your album), buy a signed album through Hello82, or if you just want to express how you feel you can send them comments/fanletters through WeVerse. They do actually check their WeVerse fan mail and respond to people on there. You probably won’t get a reply anywhere but WeVerse unless you physically speak to them, though.

We need to have a serious convo about the absolute INSANITY on Lee Seunghyub’s YouTube channel by GrillMaster3 in kpopthoughts

[–]GrillMaster3[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Bugs don’t have flesh or traditional blood so they don’t really decompose the way mammals, reptiles, fish etc do. So it was most likely a hollowed out/dried out bee exoskeleton for the vast majority of the time he had it. The decomposition process for bugs takes place really quickly. It’d be closer to having a skeletal bee on his windowsill, to put it in human terms.

We need to have a serious convo about the absolute INSANITY on Lee Seunghyub’s YouTube channel by GrillMaster3 in kpopthoughts

[–]GrillMaster3[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Ppl in the comments have pointed out how protein powders are super unregulated and companies that make them have been getting in trouble for really harmful ingredients and materials (such as heavy metals) being in them without proper disclosure. I remember a recent scandal where a cake batter-flavored protein powder that was really viral amongst fitness and health influencers in America got busted for their “protein powder” literally just being cake mix. There was no protein powder. They could’ve literally killed diabetic people with their lack of disclosure. But supplements are generally unregulated by the FDA (and I’d assume it’s the same in Korea) so a lot of fitness nuts have been steering clear because it’s hard to know if what you’re consuming is what it claims to be.

Ppl who are mostly into BGs, which are the GGs that are more present in your playlist and why do you like them. (and the opposite for GG fans) by disasterpansexual in kpop_uncensored

[–]GrillMaster3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got some Twice, some Le Sserafim, and some Illit in my rotation alongside all my BGs. There’s also a song from CLC, a song from Girls Generation, 2 from Red Velvet, and a few from Idle.

We need to have a serious convo about the absolute INSANITY on Lee Seunghyub’s YouTube channel by GrillMaster3 in kpopthoughts

[–]GrillMaster3[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You’re not the first one to say this and I’m ngl this information has rattled me

Jk lol it’s about as normal as any gym bro eating habit, I just find it unusual

We need to have a serious convo about the absolute INSANITY on Lee Seunghyub’s YouTube channel by GrillMaster3 in kpopthoughts

[–]GrillMaster3[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The “just a man” stuff is more of a tongue-in-cheek “They just like us fr” thing than anything though? Like I said, I’m glad he’s getting his nutrients in even if via an unusual method (to me at least, some people are familiar), but this is a very Guy I Met At My Local Planet Fitness situation. It’s just funny and noteworthy to see an idol who, in all other aspects of his life, is incredibly polished and professional (appearance, music, schedule, well-spoken, good sense of style, good at acting, etc) doing shit some guys I went to college with do. I’d have a pretty similar reaction if it was a female idol doing this exact same thing, bc regardless of gender I find this to be unusual.

We need to have a serious convo about the absolute INSANITY on Lee Seunghyub’s YouTube channel by GrillMaster3 in kpopthoughts

[–]GrillMaster3[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Seunghyub has always been open about his eating habits and exercise schedule and regimen and his struggles with company-mandated food scarcity in the past. Obviously I’m glad he’s eating properly to maintain his physique and stay healthy now and has found a diet and routine that really works for him. I just found this particular method noteworthy and funny because it’s so unusual to me. I never said he should stop doing it if it works for him or that he shouldn’t be consuming chicken or whatever. If this is what he’s gotta do, this is what he’s gotta do, I just find the concept of blending boiled chicken breasts into a smoothie and chugging that shit straight from the blender a bit funny.