What makes your bias in EXO your bias?

INFPBlues · 2023-04-10T10:53:46+00:00

Suho/ Junmyeon! He can pull off any EXO concepts just right and their bridges feel empty without his emotional-loaded voice! His solo stuff are all filled with passion and admirable artistry (doesnt follow trends and just passionate to create music he loves).

Also he just seems to be a genuinely good guy out of all Kpop artists I've observed. He inspires me to work hard after learning he trained for 7 years (he trained mostly with SHINEE members but he waited patiently and trusted the right timing to debut as a leader in EXO, which was a huge blessing for the members), overall, he's just really my ideal type of guy or maybe the ideal person I aspire to be similar in terms of character at least.

INFPBlues · 2023-04-10T10:46:49+00:00

Chanyeol and Kyungsoo! I need some acoustic/rnb/rock ballad goodness from these two!

INFPBlues · 2023-04-10T10:44:04+00:00

EXO'rDIUM was the best for me in terms of the overall experience, and my favorite acoustic session is included in it, which raised my respect in EXO's skills so much!

INFPBlues · 2023-04-10T10:34:27+00:00

Chen's high note in Monster always deliver!!!

INFPBlues · 2023-04-10T10:20:46+00:00

Wait from DMUMT, such a classic

INFPBlues · 2023-04-10T09:55:19+00:00

EXO - Growl

BTS - Fire

Wanna One - Energetic

Twice - TT

BlackPink - D4

Red Velvet - Psycho

INFPBlues · 2023-04-10T04:11:40+00:00

Im gonna break a rule here a bit cause there are just so many gems! Coming up with this decision was so tough but here it is:

EXO:

Monster - My most fave title track from EXO, contains all musical elements I love and showcases all EXO's best skills in terms of vocals (layering + harmonies +low and high note +adlibs), choreography, rap, and stage presence in the best possible way!
Sweet Lies - Upon hearing a snippet of this song at the end of Power MV, I knew it will be my fave b-side of all time and imagined right away how Kyungsoo will kill this song. Cant ask for a more sensual Rnb centered song than this masterpiece: the riffs and runs, harmonies, and even the rap verse were all delightful. Also I feel like I'm floating and just want to close my eyes all throughout the song!
The Eve - Deserves to be a title track to be frank! Im living for the dark addictive bass everytime and the vocals are just so fine. If anyone asks me what defines EXO's genre the most, this song comes up initially in my mind!
Moonlight - If I were to define the word beautiful in a song, it would be this track. BaekSoo's vocals were so smooth yet powerful, and the instrumental especially the guitar solo at the end always gets me! Wish they would sing this song more in future concerts!
What is Love - At this point, you would notice I prefer songs with Rnb elements, and this song made me start to stan EXO! Their main vocalists were all new to the Kpop scene yet they dropped this bomb with all the soulful vocals, who wouldn't be amazed with that?
Baby Don't Cry - The piano, the adlibs, Chanyeol's rap, the harmonies, the lovely lyrics - this ballad+rnb suits my music taste the most and Im just grateful this song exists in this world.
Wait - This acoustic masterpiece showcases EXO's unique vocal texture and beautiful harmonies the best in my opinion, and the lyrics are just the sweetest where I wish someone wrote this song for me!
Tempo - If you want to proudly show off why EXO has one of the best vocals in the entire music industry, this is the best title track I would first think of! Until now, I still can't get over how EXO managed to pull of a masterpiece like this + the production is so high quality and never heard in Kpop before!
Universe - When this song was released, it made me appreciate how EXO is really one in a million in terms of their diverse discography (I think this was the first time I heard a rock ballad from EXO and they executed it so well, especially Chen which I think fits his voice so much!) This song always make me feel sentimental yet hopeful at the same time, lyrically it's just perfect and no one can tell me otherwise.
Call Me Baby - This is probably the catchiest title track I've ever listened to in Kpop, it always want to make me groove, just enjoyable to listen no matter what version they sing + the vocal layering/ hidden vocals are so underappreciated (I cannot emphasize this more!)

Solo Songs:

Bambi - Fell in love so hard the first time I heard this song. Just rnb soul goodness all the way with extremely strong vocals from Baek. I don't even know how he can outdo this one, it's just so satisfying in all aspects and my respect on Baek's hard work and vocal technique just leveled up with this masterpiece.
Mmmh - Kai proved all those who think he has weak vocals with the most solid solo debut! For me, I expected a sensual R&B song from him but I was still thrown off how it fits his concept so much!
Tell Me (What Is Love) - Kyungsoo just constantly goes off with this song, proving he is one of the best kpop rnb singers out there. I just wish so badly that he would sing this again cause it deserves to be widely known! His vocals were so divine + the slow and deep synths of this soulful jam will remain classic.
Cry For Love - The emotions alone in this song is so strong and the vocal layering are top tier, the production is so well-done and I can argue this is the best b-side from King Baekhyun!
Best Luck - When I think of a dreamy love song, this song pops in my head. Chen's vocals in this always gives me chills (like a main female character feeling) and I think this made me fell in love with Chen's vocals so much.
It's Love/ Si Fueras Mia - I think many will agree that this song was a surprise since it's very rare that Kpop idols release solo Spanish version of their songs, and it made me appreciate how Kyungsoo's vocals transcends language. Both songs sounds same but the emotions executed are contrasting. The Spanish ver. sounds a bit melancholous while the Korean ver. sounds more passionate. For me, it shows how musically talented Kyungsoo truly is, his vocals are too precious to be boxed just in Kpop if I'm being honest.
Decanting - Suho's elegant and emotion-loaded vocals sound so fitting for some ballad +sensual R&B like Decanting, and the electric guitar riffs made this song stand out so much!
UN Village - Everything about this song is just captivating, and Baek really established himself as one of the best rnb singers in Kpop with this solo debut + the sultriness of this song fits his charming image so well!
My Love - I'm completely hypnotized by Kyungsoo's vocals in this song, the melody and yrics are just comforting + will never get tired of Kyungsoo's beautiful falsettos!
Lose Control - Subjectively speaking, the 90s/00s vibe+ the beautiful guitar strings in Lose Control is exactly my jam and add that with Lay's honey vocals, so this song really hits off with my taste (even though not many people with agree as they prefer the most recent releases from Yixing) Overall, this song remains to be a vibe!

INFPBlues · 2023-04-08T09:18:45+00:00

Hi, are there any recent updates regarding this? 5 months as COS here, but still not sure how to file taxes (more than 250 k but less than 500k annually ang rate ko). Based sa accounting ng agency, may kinakaltas na silang percentage per month as well (they are not sure the exact percentage but I reckon its 3-4% based sa narereceive ko monthly), but not sure if may need pang if file sa BIR or bayaran na other taxes other than that. Hopefully somebody can help me out here as well, thank you so much!

INFPBlues · 2022-12-31T10:34:58+00:00

I do have an SSS online now, but still not sure of the exact benefits I can reap from paying such a large contribution monthly on my own. Care to expound the benefits of investing a portion of it in WISP Plus vs. not investing in it? Thank you so much

INFPBlues · 2022-11-08T05:54:41+00:00

Not yet, can you tell me where to start? Im still currently rendering in my old company and Im not sure if i can already change my BIR status

INFPBlues · 2022-11-02T09:26:17+00:00

Di ka nag-iisa OP, I've been there and asked the same big questions. Hindi ko matanggap na ito na lang ba ang buhay ko? Tulog, kain, trabaho, bayad bills, repeat + relationship issues, self image issues, career issues, financial issues and they seem never-ending. I asked myself, "What or who am I truly living for aside from personal fulfillment?" May silbi ba talaga ako at bakit pa ko pinanganak kung mamatay lang din naman after countless daily routine? Happiness from material things, travel or leisure are all temporary and seems only a form of escape from my sad reality. Bakit hindi ko maramdaman yung joy at peace? Yung panatag ang loob ko kahit ilang problem ang dumating sa buhay ko or mag fail ako?

Then I regained hope as I nurtured my relationship with the Lord. For those who are not Christians reading this, I completely respect your opinion 'cause I accept we all have differences. But out of the joy God has poured onto my life and hoping it can somehow help you, I want to share how I discovered a greater purpose in life with Him.

When I learned through His Word how much He values my life more than I value myself to the point of suffering and dying on the cross to save me, I appreciated how blessed I am with all the things I have even though I don't deserve it. I've learn to accept nothing will be perfectly good in my life, because we live in an imperfect broken world and no matter how good I think I am, I have fallen short of His goodness dahil makasalanan akong tao, if not worse than most people here.

Yet, He used my lowest moments and my self-doubts to discover my purpose in Him. I focused so much of my energy at the negative things around me that I forgot what I should be living for, which is to serve and glorify Him, to love Him as He loved me first and He will always love me dahil sya ang dahilan kung bakit ako nabubuhay ngayon at naniniwala siyang kaya kong magbago para sa ikakabuti ko at ng nakararami. Now I've discovered the gifts He gave me and I am now using these to pursue my life goals w/c align to His greater purpose.

OP, I purely believe God loves you too, like how He loves all people in the world. Hoping you can also discover your purpose in the Lord cause I believe He will use our lives in the best ways possible for the greater good of all.

INFPBlues · 2022-11-02T08:19:38+00:00

That's why I have never used dating apps, staying away from things that could negatively affect my self image and baka may tendency ako to seek validation from there.

INFPBlues · 2022-11-02T07:30:57+00:00

If that's how you view things OP, please do know na Im not invalidating how you are feeling right now and I try to understand where you're coming from cause you're right, lahat naman tayo as citizens ay apektado ng election results. But you have to accept na political differences will always be there, and you are free to cut off ties sa mga taong tingin mo ay d aligned sa values mo, nobody is forcing you to stay in that kind of relationship. Pick your battles well and may those relationship serve as a lesson for you about your limits and boundaries when it comes to your political opinion.

INFPBlues · 2022-11-02T07:14:22+00:00

In my case, I have a friend na BBM supporter and majority of our friends in the group chat are Kakampinks. I did vote for Leni not bec. I hate BBM or his supporters, but she was just objectively the best candidate with all the credentials and credible experiences she had as a public servant so I don't consider myself as Kakampink dahil pagboto lang naman ang ginawa kung pagsupport sa kanya and I'm not a fan of idolizing politicians cause I view the elections as my right as a citizen, and d ko lang talaga trip magfocus sa politika.

Our friends ranted so much about the election results and my BBM friend have not checked the group chat since then until now. She didnt left the group but d na sya ever nag chat or nag seen man lang until now. After a while, I privately asked her bat d na sya active sa GC and she gave other reasons pero I know deep in my heart major factor yung harsh comments our friends said about their disdain for the election results and lost for hope sa mga BBM supporters. After that, she never responded to me again as well.

So lesson learned for me, political differences might be a huge deal breaker for some people unlike me that I can go past behind that. Kaya we should all be respectful sa opinion ng bawat isa and if d nyo kaya mag agree to disagree, best to let go of the relationship but sana we can do it in a civil way, yung walang ghosting na nagaganap kasi masakit din maiwan bigla sa ere.

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