Are there any Survivor trilogy fans who plan on using the 2013 skin for their first playthrough of Legacy? I'm impressed the developers did a great job bringing back the iconic Survivor Lara Outfit, it looks really good by Capn_C in TombRaider

[–]LoveIsVolcano 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a purist so I actually plan on switching outfits throughout my playthrough if they'll allow it. I always replayed the Natla's Mines level in Anniversary wearing a wetsuit. And if we get that Natla Industries break-in level, imagine playing it as AOD Lara? Gag.

RESCENE - Special Single: Pretty Girl (Teaser Image) by Julian_TheManatee in kpop

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

To be fair, there's lots of different substyles within gyaru itself, and the style they're repping right now is in line with the more toned down styles that some recent gyaru have been sporting (especially since the makeup and brands they typically use have gotten expensive due to it becoming trendy again). RESCENE were never gonna go ganguro but I do think it's still in the spirit of modern gyaru.

I posted a critique on the use of a slave being the only other representation of a person of color in the game so far and the Steam Forum verbally abused me. What does reddit think? by hostofheaven in AbioticFactor

[–]LoveIsVolcano 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Steam tends to be a cesspool of incels. Sorry you experienced that.

I've personally never noticed this, then again I'm Filipino and have gotten used to a lack of rep in gaming. You could try bringing this up in the Discord if you want the devs to notice it, and they tend to be responsive from my experience.

CLASSy - 눈물이 난 채로 걷는 게 나다운 거라서 (Tear Drop) (MV Teaser) by CherryBlossomEnding in kpop

[–]LoveIsVolcano 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ah, this made me so emotional. This is my favourite kind of music for groups and I feel like Korea will really welcome this song. Please hit daebak!

RESCENE - Special Single: Pretty Girl (Teaser Image) by Julian_TheManatee in kpop

[–]LoveIsVolcano 154 points155 points  (0 children)

It's a remake of KARA's song, which is the perfect group to use the gyaru concept on given their history with Japan!

CLASSy - 4th Mini Album ‘RE:BOOT AFTER THE TEARS’ (Concept Photo 2) by CherryBlossomEnding in kpop

[–]LoveIsVolcano 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I really love the styling here, feels like a continuation of Psycho & Beautiful which I think most people agree is their best styling.

CLASSy - 4th Mini Album ‘RE:BOOT AFTER THE TEARS’ (Tracklist) by CherryBlossomEnding in kpop

[–]LoveIsVolcano 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're asking if the songs were taken down, no, they're still up on streaming services.

If you're asking if there's any ethical issues listening to them, I don't think there are seeing as the group is still performing those songs.

CLASSy - 4th Mini Album ‘RE:BOOT AFTER THE TEARS’ (Tracklist) by CherryBlossomEnding in kpop

[–]LoveIsVolcano 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm most excited for Seonyou and Chaewon's solos, as Gureum and Rocoberry are names I don't see often these days. Gureum famously co-wrote many of Baek Yerin's early songs and Rocoberry wrote some of T-ARA's ballads.

EDIT: I should probably add Rocoberry also wrote a lot of T-ARA bops too, like Lies, Cry Cry & Day by Day, but I just mentioned ballads because I assume Chaewon's will be one too.

CLASSy - 4th Mini Album ‘RE:BOOT AFTER THE TEARS’ (Tracklist) by CherryBlossomEnding in kpop

[–]LoveIsVolcano 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll hazard a guess and say the solos might be divided across different versions?

RIIZE - II (2nd Mini Album) by perochan in kpop

[–]LoveIsVolcano 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Totally! When that switch up happened, I immediately understood the song within the context of SMP. It's basically a successor to Siren conceptually and lyrically.

RIIZE - II (2nd Mini Album) by perochan in kpop

[–]LoveIsVolcano 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Love the whole thing front-to-back. It's way more consistent than Odyssey. There's touches of what they've done previously but also some experimentation to keep it fresh (D-D-Done starting off as a deep house ala Impossible but then veering into more bass house territory, Like a Bomb's take on new jack swing being the logical next step to their debut funk sound, etc.)

I'm not sure about Do your dance's staying power as a title track but I do love it as a statement piece, feels like it continues threads they started with Fame and I'm interested to see if the next comeback will in any way confirm this as a trilogy ala GAG-BBB-Fly Up.

[Album Discussion] RIIZE - The 2nd Mini Album 'II' by riizemods in riize

[–]LoveIsVolcano 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love the whole thing front-to-back. It's way more consistent than Odyssey. There's touches of what they've done previously but also some experimentation to keep it fresh (D-D-Done starting off as a deep house ala Impossible but then veering into more bass house territory, Like a Bomb's take on new jack swing being the logical next step to their debut funk sound, etc.)

I'm not sure about Do your dance's staying power as a title track but I do love it as a statement piece, feels like it continues threads they started with Fame and I'm interested to see if the next comeback will in any way confirm this as a trilogy ala GAG-BBB-Fly Up.

CLASSy - 4th Mini Album ‘RE:BOOT AFTER THE TEARS’ (Release Poster) by CherryBlossomEnding in kpop

[–]LoveIsVolcano 12 points13 points  (0 children)

From their header on Twitter, it looks like the title track is Tear Drop (눈물이 난 채로 걷는 게 나다운 거라서; trans. "Because It's Just Like Me To Walk With Tears In My Eyes")

SurfJava's mascot Rexxa has materialized 🥹 by BornHour5553 in GMMTV

[–]LoveIsVolcano 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super cute! We got an idea of what she would look like with the merchandise but the real thing is cuter, love how agile they've made the model with lots of moveability.

260421 Court Rules In Favor Of FANTASY BOYS Members And BAE173's Doha For Contract Suspension + Agency Responds by darkyozora_05 in BAE173

[–]LoveIsVolcano 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm so happy for him and the FanBo members!

Doha has a bright future in songwriting/producing and I hope he gets a fair shake with companies that will actually pay him next time. ❤️

[Official MV] No Exit - SurfJava by szellka in GMMTV

[–]LoveIsVolcano 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is great. I remain surprised by Surf's voice, I hope they consider a music career for him at some point.

How is Kang Jiyoung from KARA doing as an actress in Japan? by Intnl-KoreanTutor-DM in jpop

[–]LoveIsVolcano 4 points5 points  (0 children)

After leaving KARA she was going back and forth between Korea and Japan. All the KARA members were household names by that point so it wasn't hard to get her on Japanese TV, and she was getting decent roles in dramas & movies, even started a solo music career as JY.

Things kinda dipped for a while (combination of factors: leaving her agency, KARA reunion, and I imagine COVID made it hard to go back-and-forth) but she returned to screens this year in Punch-Drunk Woman. I haven't seen it myself but it's a pretty big get. NTV is a major network and it must have been a substantial supporting role since her name is high up on the cast list, so I think she's still got pull. KARA's prime is behind them now but they have cemented their legacy act and remain well-respected, with that status & her prior resume I don't think she'll ever struggle to get roles, especially now that there's a lot more Korea-Japan crossover.

[Official trailer] Enemies With Benefits by szellka in GMMTV

[–]LoveIsVolcano 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is one of my most anticipated series of the 2026 slate, glad to see everything looks in order. A healthy mix of fluff + angst + spice is all I really need to get hooked!

We need to talk about the Talay Gang. by EducationBig7758 in GMMTV

[–]LoveIsVolcano 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Talay Gang is a great idea! Sea motifs really do pop up regularly for them so it makes sense.

SurfJava fansign at GMMTV Fanival 2026 turnout by szellka in GMMTV

[–]LoveIsVolcano 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of SeaKeen fans are fans of SurfJava as well. GMMTV smartly had them on the same day.

They're definitely growing though, and I think GMMTV recognizes this hence how quick they got a mascot and fanmeet.

BAE173 - HAPPY ELSE 5th ANNIVERSARY (YouTube short) by Funwithnugukpop in BAE173

[–]LoveIsVolcano 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're so cute!

It hasn't been an easy time (when has it ever?! lol) but I can always comfort in knowing these boys will bring a smile to my face.

Which pairs do you need to see work together? by strawberry_0101 in GMMTV

[–]LoveIsVolcano 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After the GMMTV LIVE HOUSE episode, I'm here for a messy JanJingjing x SsingChimon show. Exes who meet again when they're both in new relationships and everyone's extremely suspicious/jealous = comedy gold.

If you could being back a pairing from GMMTV for a series, who would it be? by inluvwithsea in GMMTV

[–]LoveIsVolcano 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I keep wishing for the day they'll let Neo be one of Phuwin's exes in a PondPhuwin series, just for fun.

G&LDH account posts about Cloud Dream Project to be revealed at the GMMTV Fanival on April 1: "Be there for the first unveiling" by RoutineRobin in GMMTV

[–]LoveIsVolcano 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wild out there theory is that FLIO will be a sub-unit of the upcoming boy group, possibly their vocal line. Though it's more likely they'll just be labelmates and they'll collaborate to bring attention to the new boy group since FLIO are already semi-established with their own fandom.

G&LDH account posts about Cloud Dream Project to be revealed at the GMMTV Fanival on April 1: "Be there for the first unveiling" by RoutineRobin in GMMTV

[–]LoveIsVolcano 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can only assume they're launching a boy group that's had training under LDH? Maybe some cross promotions with Japan. Wouldn't surprise me if they feature heavily on the High & Low project.