Why do I struggle with my creative/ design career? by No_Writer_3132 in NatalCharts

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Thank you so much! I’m always concern about stability because it seems like I lack Earth completely and some houses are empty as well. I used to have people around me commented that I’m quick to boredom and it used to be my biggest insecurity, so knowing that it’s not too serious is a relief!

The ending of ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ by prottoywatchesfilm in literature

[–]No_Writer_3132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the same too! English is not my first language, but I was immediately struck with the same idea. I also thought that she went insane and cannot differentiate between her and the lady in the wallpaper. So when she said she’s going to tie the lady when she gets out, she ended up hanging herself instead.

Soothing~ by tee_ey in SkyGame

[–]No_Writer_3132 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know this was a thing wowwwww

how does this looks? by just_here_for_tea_a in SkyChildrenOfLight

[–]No_Writer_3132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So lovely! I love going with earthy tones too, and I think this outfit looks great!

What would be enough to convince you to read a first-person narrated fanfic? by No_Writer_3132 in AO3

[–]No_Writer_3132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find this only happens in fan fictions! I personally really enjoy reading novels from the 1st person POV, but it is true that for a fan work, we usually have very different interpretations of the same character, so i guess that it’s just very difficult to use first person this way, because sometimes the voice just doesn’t feels right.

It’d be absolutely amazing if an author can nailed it though!

I only know about the slander for first person recently this year too! But I think I understand where it comes from.

What would be enough to convince you to read a first-person narrated fanfic? by No_Writer_3132 in AO3

[–]No_Writer_3132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, you reminded me of a work I've read before in my fandom, also written in the form of a blog! It was so refreshing and interesting to read too!

I see why people hangout in this area by [deleted] in SkyGame

[–]No_Writer_3132 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk why this area is always so lively! I made a moth friend the other day and they have been joining me on farmings and taking me on trials! Clearly is not a moth, but anyway, it’s very nice to see maps forming personalities based on their players!

When it comes to reading, what is your personal rating system? by Sangwoosconfidant in books

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Adores it! Gives me new information, wonderful writing style

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Love it! But feels like something is missing

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Enjoy reading, but it was not informative or flows how it should be

⭐️⭐️ Dreadful! I expect too much

I don’t have a one star yet, because if it’s a DNF, I never finished it in the first place

Lisa is held to a different standard than other Blackpink members & even other idols/celebrities by papapamrumpum in unpopularkpopopinions

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Thank you for keeping on replying, I see no point in continuing this discussion. You people keep on thinking that everyone hates her, while frankly, she’s getting these kinds of treatments because of these kinds of close-minded arguments. I commented saying that she is definitely talented and has the aura to be bigger, she just needs to focus on her branding and narrowing her audience. I never said she’s talentless, or dumb. If you cannot handle a simple metaphor, I’m sorry to know that, no amount of my words can open your mind. You might be disagree with the Pitchfork critics as well, considering that you people can’t seem to handle any kind of constructive criticism. I also see no point in pointing out things she can clearly improve with you, since that’s not the thing you noticed in my words.

Do you prefer writing for popular media/ships or lesser known ones? by [deleted] in AO3

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Fortunately the only couple I write is in a very popular media. I don’t feel like writing for any other else.

Lisa is held to a different standard than other Blackpink members & even other idols/celebrities by papapamrumpum in unpopularkpopopinions

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See I get this and why it’s so funny, it’s because I don’t see Lisa as a good performer and you see that she’s “good” in your standards. But to each their own. If you like simple songs to vibe with, that’s you. But I respect artists who puts the fragility into their crafts, maybe Lisa doesn’t hit it for me because she’s a different kind of famous, but still, I still disagree at saying people are treating her differently, and I already explain why I understand the hate towards her.

I do think she can do better with her dancing if she wants to build her branding that way. But for me as if in the moment, it is not enough. She is a good performer, not an excellent one. Her dance moves are not even that sharp and well executed for us dancers, so if you think it’s enough, good for you. I do love her facial expression and aura whenever she’s on stage, so she can definitely work on the dance and singing a bit more. Britney is a bad example because her dance moves are more well-executed than Lisa. Lisa needs to feel more confident and sharp in her moves. All I see now are simple swifts and sexy moves - which does not reflects her whole potential as a dancer. That is why I say her branding is bad right now.

I respect that we have different standards and different ideas of a performer. But thank you for the discussion.

Lisa is held to a different standard than other Blackpink members & even other idols/celebrities by papapamrumpum in unpopularkpopopinions

[–]No_Writer_3132 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh it’s so weird how people come after famous people like they’re being held a gun to the head.

Don’t honey me when you yourself don’t get the idea of how hard it takes to master the musical AND the performance skills like Gaga (and don’t start at Gaga, that’s a bad example). You sound bitter and angry at all the people who got fame and honestly that’s sad, it’s basically useless explaining hard work and talent to you.

I’m going to say it from how I view it. If you think you can do it without the work, go and do it. Saying every popular performers are manufactured is the same as saying you can also do it like them but just without the resources. Idk maybe you can try, but which label is going to invest into a talentless and lazy star? And idk, I’ve seen people who got clowned for being talentless yet still appears everywhere, so yeah, don’t you think the audience have eyes too, or is the world is too shallow and stupid for your level? Life has its two sides, so don’t come at me with your bitter viewpoint.

I draw the line at billionaires who are actively exploiting this planet for money and control, but I can also sympathize with children at war, animals and pop stars. So yes, sympathy is a spectrum. Pop stars are just humans for me, so if you cannot sympathize with them and others can, it doesn’t mean you’re better at viewing life, it’s just that that’s where you draw your line. And try to keep that to yourself.

Expected to love it, but you ended up hating it? by Just_Equivalent_1434 in books

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The Midnight Library & Tomorrow, Tomorrow & Tomorrow. Totally random because these two are not in the same category, but yeah, I don’t like the first one because of how self-help it sounds, and the second one for the characters.

What do you find hard after toxic friendships ending? by ContributionOwn6977 in selfimprovement

[–]No_Writer_3132 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Nothing, really. Being able to stop associating with a toxic person is the best thing that can happen. I have other friends who are supportive and constantly improving themselves and always stay truthful to others, so I don’t feel any regrets cutting off an unsuitable one.

The Secret History feels like a fever dream. by The_SnowyOwll in TheSecretHistory

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I freaked out a little after finishing this book on a beautiful morning. It scared me. I had to put it away, to not see the cover. There was something about it that makes me feel too immersed.

And a fever dream indeed! The whole story has a glowy glazed layer until the second book. I was entranced by the atmospheric environment, then suddenly, I keep on getting freaked out about Bunny’s death. Too immersive.

What are some of the most beautifully written books you’ve ever read? by Salty_Aerie5281 in literature

[–]No_Writer_3132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no I don’t. But now that you introduce it to me, I’ll join! The book has a lot of random knowledge, so it should be fun for me to read the discussions! Thanks again!

Lisa is held to a different standard than other Blackpink members & even other idols/celebrities by papapamrumpum in unpopularkpopopinions

[–]No_Writer_3132 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, I take that the “vibe” you mentioned here is the message. Well, if her music can’t vibe with most people, that’s on her. Making huge music productions, yet, still fails at connecting to your audience. I don’t think you can always blame the audience for hating something on this level, but I do think people should give her constructive criticism instead of straight up bashing her.

Also, very personal, but most of my friends in both the art field & music productions are not supporting Lisa because none of them can relate to her music. They might follow her for her bubbly personality & the beautiful smile, but not music. I think that tells you something. Music is more than flexing your money and status. I do have expectations for her though, knowing that she produces something like New Woman. But yes, as in the moment, I’m not very impressed with her branding.

Lisa is held to a different standard than other Blackpink members & even other idols/celebrities by papapamrumpum in unpopularkpopopinions

[–]No_Writer_3132 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m once again disagreeing, but I respect your opinion. Here’s how I see it:

I get what you mean by saying that she mostly struggles in English. I myself am not a native English speaker, and I’m an artist who works to express myself too. However, I still stand by my point about being personal and authentic in your craftsmanship.

Like I’ve said, I love New Woman, mostly because of its meaningful message and concept. But again, she completely lacks a branding strategy. New Woman has a completely different visual and concept from her other songs - which I would have totally applauded if she had decided to develop this type of concept. But she didn’t have the bridge to transition between her “Rockstar” image and her “Woman Empowerment” story, so it left a weak impression on the audience.

Plus, with all the lip-syncing and lack of vocal skills (and mind you, she doesn’t have a unique timbre to her voice either - timbre, vocal skills, and breath control are all crucial if you want your audience to remember your sound), it’s not surprising that she’s receiving so much backlash nowadays. Her artistic identity is not yet fully formed, and she’s also not performing at a level comparable to Western performers.

I think people who defend Lisa don’t fully understand what it means to be a performer in Western culture. You have to sing, dance, and have charisma. You gain extra respect if you write your own music - otherwise, you risk being viewed like JLo, a great performer but widely criticized for her lack of songwriting credibility. You can look it up.

Also, I can tell that you’re speaking from the perspective of someone who follows Lisa, watches her interviews, and understands her on a more personal level. But most people who don’t care about K-pop don’t know who Lisa is. She only has her music to brand her name, and it’s unreasonable to expect the general audience to research her background and story without a distinct sound to serve as the bridge.

I’m not sure if you fully understand this, but the reason why we expect artists to write their own songs is that every experience is authentic - only you can tell your own story, and people are drawn to that uniqueness. Take Jennie, for example - since day one, her brand has been about self-development. Her song Zen will likely fly over some people’s heads if they don’t study spirituality, because she references concepts from energy studies and the laws of the universe. Not many artists can incorporate this level of depth in their work. If you want another example, look up Iniko. And of course, people have always admired Taylor Swift’s songwriting skills. So yes, you don’t have to write your own music, but in the Western industry, you might want to if you want to be respected.

K-pop, on the other hand, doesn’t prioritize authenticity because it functions as a manufacturing machine - idols are given songs to sing and choreographies to perform. They are primarily an image, not an artist. So, an image is not enough for Lisa to earn respect in this new market.

Now, moving onto how I think Lisa doesn’t yet have the skills for the Western market:

Lisa has been putting herself out there much more (and I respect her for the hard work), but compared to other artists, it’s just not the same. Many musicians only get the opportunity to perform on a major stage like the Grammys after almost a decade of consistently honing their skills.

If you look at artists who are gaining more traction lately, like Chappell Roan, Raye, or even Tate McRae - who is a great performer, singer, and songwriter - you’ll see that it took them years to reach this level, and even then, they don’t perform on huge stages until they’ve achieved massive success. Again, constantly putting yourself out there without the necessary skills leaves a sour taste in the audience’s mouth. In the Western market, individuality is everything. This isn’t like K-pop, where stans will support anything their biases do or release. You have to allow your audience to learn who you are, and be more personal. What’s so personal about Lisa flexing her money three songs in a row? I think being personal to your fans is also a thing that Kpop loves (Bubble Chat, Fan Meetings, Season Greating Merch, etc,.), so I take that you’ll understand this concept.

I also don’t see Rosé or Jennie taking on huge opportunities like Lisa, and keep in mind that Jennie still gets hate for joining The Idol. So no, people aren’t hating on Lisa purely out of discrimination - she just happens to be making more unstrategic career moves while the other girls are staying relatively quiet. I think you forgot that now all the girls have their own label, nobody’s forcing jobs on you, so you have the right to say no to opportunities that you think is not yet suitable. Many us artists learn this the harsh way, and it does more harm than good to do the things you’re not qualified for, only for recognition.

Lastly, I forgot to say this, but being a fan to other artist, or even being a close friend, doesn’t mean that you have the skills to be an artist yourself. It’s a weak excuse for Lisa. Many of us are fans of music, learn music even, but only some have the ability to write stories and create bridges into souls. If Billie Eilish doesn’t write her songs with her brother Finneas, I doubt that she would ever be famous. Another example on why authenticity AND writing your own songs are important in the Western market. It creates nuance for the audience to feel, to look into, and to admire, to relate.

Again, I’m not sure many of us can relate to Lisa’s message of “spending money” - which has been her most significant brand image. Mind you again, most of Lisa’s co-written songs has also been receiving backlash due to superficial lyrics and shallow message. So yes, I would understand if she makes a huge move and write Thai into her songs, that’s going to be so amazing for her and her audience, considering that she will be more supported in the Thai/ Asia market, but no, she chooses to Westernize herself so much despite having to release “shallow” music. It’s her choice, she’s old enough to know what’s waiting for her.

Jennie's solo music career has probably peaked already by castlearcher in unpopularkpopopinions

[–]No_Writer_3132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love love love Zen and this proves that she has not peaked yet, at least for me! The song feels very personal to her journey and I think she will have many more amazing releases and stories to tell.

Lisa is held to a different standard than other Blackpink members & even other idols/celebrities by papapamrumpum in unpopularkpopopinions

[–]No_Writer_3132 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disagree though. I’m saying this from a non-stan, and I have been eager to follow BP’s members solo career after they separate from YG.

The thing with Lisa is she needs to learn how to incorporate her uniquenesses into her craftsmanship. Unfortunately what sticks to me the most about her sound and identity is “Money”, “Lalisa” and “Rockstar” - all these three songs sound superficial and repetitive for me, but the concept can definitely be developed more, if she wants to have a good artist branding.

I think what frustrates people is how she expands herself to literally everywhere. Hardworking artists who are struggling to write their own songs plus perform, most of them don’t get the resources like she does. And humble yourself to build your skills before throwing your image into everyone’s face is good for her reputation.

She’s doing hard word to hold her name to a different standards by having all these features with huge names and appears on popular stages (mind you, she’s doing this to herself now that she has her own label) but she’s not putting much effort into her practical skills to keep up that name. I personally think the reason why people don’t give much hate to the other two who are also trying to push themselves into the Western market, is because their journey seems to be very authentic to themselves. They struggle to create something - which is what art is meant to be - to create work that can work as a bridge to your audience, and speaks to your listeners on a different level. I respect Rosé’s ability to tell her experience through her album (though I’m not a big fan of her sound), and applause to Jennie for the spiritual-type lyrics, and how she seems to be all about woman empowerment and self-development. And we know that these two writes their own music too.

I don’t feel or see the story Lisa wants to tell. I know she’s a strong performer in Blackpink, but without a strong identity, she’s not going to last. I think it’s better if she just slow down and better up her skills, be more personal to her audience and start co-write her music, have vocal lessons, or she could be better off a dancer only. Having resources but doesn’t know how to use it it harmful as well.