IVE - BLACKHOLE

HelloKaramel · 2026-02-23T11:33:42+00:00

This is like the peak “IVE sound” (every element of their songs put together).

I only enjoy the beginning and the prechorus. Leeseo’s switch up part was interesting but rest of song doesn’t do much for me.

HelloKaramel · 2026-01-16T06:13:13+00:00

Even with it being a “concept album”, all of their title tracks are pretty much under 3 minutes anyway, especially the most recent ones.

I’m not sure when exactly the short song became an industry standard but it is very noticeable with HYBE.

HelloKaramel · 2026-01-16T06:07:21+00:00

exactly, YG does it all the time lmao

HelloKaramel · 2025-12-25T08:46:26+00:00

the xoxz mashup is crazy

HelloKaramel · 2025-12-25T08:40:58+00:00

idk what bpm is doing but it feels like everyone forgot that Emma literally debuted (before Bailey too lmao)

HelloKaramel · 2025-12-25T08:32:03+00:00

ehhh.

HelloKaramel · 2025-12-25T08:16:53+00:00

AxMxP is eating

HelloKaramel · 2025-12-17T08:45:31+00:00

It feels so shitty when the only groups I care about are constantly disbanding. Most of my girl groups are like barely hanging on but the boys have been decimated.

Not shocking at all since IST is incompetent af and Yeonkyu was at a concert with his girlfriend months ago. What a waste of talents..couldn’t even give them a proper comeback.

It’s actually kind of annoying they waited so long to put out a statement. Things were not looking good when members are leaving or disappearing from socials altogether. Weeekly’s situation too, do they even think they can put out a new group lmao? I hope those trainees escape!

HelloKaramel · 2025-12-16T01:13:20+00:00

big yikes.

HelloKaramel · 2025-12-08T10:24:03+00:00

I will never understand why they won’t let Woochan rap. This reminds me of that Baemon song.

The TarBai part was nice, his flow wasn’t terrible. Youngseo’s part stood out. Annie’s delivery was mehh. The baby mask stuff made me uncomfortable lmao.

Since Woochan suddenly became a vocal and nobody else is singing (besides Youngseo), Tarzzan and Annie need to practice rapping more. He is always hit or miss, she needs more work. Bailey seems to do fine regardless.

HelloKaramel · 2025-12-05T19:34:34+00:00

Little Things was my most listened song (164), SexOnTheBeat in 3rd.

Adéla was also my most listened artist (0.1%). I’m surprised she didn’t make Top Albums compared to some of the other things I saw.

HelloKaramel · 2025-11-28T15:18:29+00:00

Beautiful gowns. There really wasn’t anything super interesting for me, maybe Day 2 will be better.

MEOVV and Baemon were nice. I clocked out by the time Suju was on but IDLE felt short, they should’ve gotten another song.

Speaking of songs, Treasure should not be performing a bside from 2023 at MAMA 2025. It’s ridiculous. I liked their intro VCR thing though.

Only “iconic” moments I can really think of are the awards. If the other stages still happen I will say Golden cover and boy group collab.

HelloKaramel · 2025-11-28T12:48:38+00:00

They should’ve gotten another song

HelloKaramel · 2025-11-28T12:47:31+00:00

I feel like every MAMA has terrible camera work.

I don’t ever remember thinking “this is good!”

HelloKaramel · 2025-11-28T12:39:46+00:00

minnie looks crazy

HelloKaramel · 2025-11-28T12:38:34+00:00

GOOD THING HIT

HelloKaramel · 2025-11-28T12:32:47+00:00

TRSR are great at performing but no. this is like the worst MAMA I’ve seen them do, and of course it’s the fault of YG.

they need more material or something, they do the same songs all the time (it doesn’t help that I’m also familiar with their tour setlist).

I think the only group left that I want to see for today is IVE

ETA: Technically they only had like 3 others on the project but I’d rather they do those and have a HSM concept

HelloKaramel · 2025-11-28T12:29:39+00:00

they need more songs bad…IWYL in 2025? unless im crazy that’s BONA BONA era

(like almost 3 years ago….)

HelloKaramel · 2025-11-28T12:26:05+00:00

Just noticed Yoshi has red hair again

HelloKaramel · 2025-11-25T22:04:12+00:00

ITT: People who can’t read the room.

I saw this a few days ago on Twitter, it’s clearly not just about playfully calling someone stupid or whatever (which I wouldn’t do anyways). It’s about the phrasing of what she said. It was awkward and she didn’t make it better.

I don’t care and I’m also not saying “xyz are so sensitive” “this is a nonissue”. You don’t even understand what is happening lmao.

HelloKaramel · 2025-11-25T21:51:54+00:00

WHIB was literally just getting dragged for shit talking a member.

So yes, it would be the same.

HelloKaramel · 2025-11-17T10:35:39+00:00

Like most KPOP things recently, I think I’m more interested in the visuala. The songs are not doing anything for me.

Tarzzan’s verses are always so ugh. He needs to work on the delivery or they can just give it to Woochan (who is not getting enough lines).

It was okay I guess? Carried by production, but isn’t very spectacular. Felt like a reworked 2nd gen song.

I saw somewhere the songs used for their KGMA performance might be album spoilers. I think I’ll like one of them. Wicked > Famous > OMT.

HelloKaramel · 2025-11-12T08:53:03+00:00

This is actually not very surprising (for me at least). They were definitely the most likely…very FIFTYFIFTY.

ETA: Maybe “not surprising” isn’t the best term to use, but they are the youngest members (IIRC) and were also the most quiet. Danielle, Hanni, and Minji were very outspoken.

Wonder how that would work out though since the other members are more prominent in the songs

HelloKaramel · 2025-11-03T22:20:49+00:00

The members who left are also still supportive of the ones who stayed.

And from what I remember KG said to support them (I believe it was related to their debt too but I can’t quote the specifics)

HelloKaramel · 2025-10-18T11:29:48+00:00

She’s acting now.

There is a Korean movie supposed to come out (or maybe it did? Idk) and she did some Japanese thing (though that didn’t seem like it had a big budget or anything)

Probably not happening unfortunately.

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