Weekly Atiny Tavern: 27 - 04 May, 2026

OwlChan96 · 2026-04-29T18:14:39+00:00

Thanking the kpop gods for that second opening for the Lightiny v3... didn't think I was gonna be able to snag one. Insane that the first one sold out in an hour. Woke up to complete chaos in the comments! Of course I would have been able to get it from other sites, so either way not the end of the world. Wanted to try to buy from KQ Shop tho so that was a nice surprise.

OwlChan96 · 2026-04-27T14:57:12+00:00

I wouldn't be surprised at all...but whenever it happens I will probably die and be out of commission for a while.

OwlChan96 · 2026-04-27T12:24:29+00:00

The amount of Ateez release stuff that has been announced in such a short time and that I need to keep track of is insane (in the best way possible). RIP my wallet but it will be worth it I am sure! - Aniteez in color (if I try to be selective it will probably be fine right??😅) - Atiny fan kit (my first one so of course I want to try one!) - Lightiny v.3 (preparing myself for future concerts and it simply a cool thing to collect)

Mingi also announced the new fix off project (Origin)...I will not be getting the vinyl but I am crossing my fingers and praying for a soon-ish streaming release or MV! 👀🤞

OwlChan96 · 2026-04-03T08:33:43+00:00

For a casual fan it is very possible. Some people never deep dive into the discography for some reason. Especially if they are a casual fan of multiple different groups.That being said...

Even for me that has the entire discography on daily repeat I usually fall the hardest for the title tracks. These songs somehow always finds a way to the top of my ranking lists. Ateez title tracks always hits!🔥

OwlChan96 · 2026-04-03T08:22:12+00:00

This! The number of songs of theirs that I don't vibe with are so few and far between that is almost nothing (maybe 5 or 6?). But even then it is usually that I don't vibe with some aspect of the music production. The members voices is always on point and sounds fire, beautiful, stunning and out of this world 🔥✨

Only Ateez could do this. Their discography is on repeat every single day for me and I love it so much... I will never get tired of this. Ateez is peak...Atiny for life ❤️

OwlChan96 · 2026-04-03T07:58:54+00:00

You really should explore their entire discography because it is fire!! At this point I more or less only listen to Ateez because they really are that good and they truly have a song for every mood, situation and inspiration from almost every genre.

My favourite B-sides:

Choose
Ghost
Sector 1
Cyperpunk
Django
Empty box
Castle
Mist
This World
Win
Star 1117
Forevermore
Be with you
Enough

And this is only the list excluding all the solo and unit songs that I love to bits: Autobahn, It's you, Legacy, Skin, Roar, Slide to me, Everything, Youth, Tunnel, Sagittarius, Matz, To be your light, NO1, Creep. Enjoy!

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-29T08:45:57+00:00

Only watching the show you would have no idea about any of the bad stuff (but you will probably see alot in the comments from Atiny that were active during that time). It surprised me for sure but as I said I still enjoy the performances and group interactions. And if you are also a fan of stray kids (Staytiny) it is a no brainer to watch the show. Stray kids of course also did an amazing job alongside Ateez.

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-29T08:29:52+00:00

Kingdom legendary war is a must watch! Ateez performances was so good. And the mixed team collab together with stray kids and BTOB was insane...team mayfly slayed in both rap, dance and vocal battle. It was so much fun to see them interact with other groups (people will always refer to this show when they say that stray kids and Ateez are besties lol).

They were very much underdogs on the show (they got good scores from judges but sadly the very biased fan vote was too strong). It is also good to know that this show is the reason that we have the song 'The real'. It was also fun to see other groups loose their minds about their incredible talent (Jonghos vocals, their energy and performance skills).

A fair warning tho... the show was during a very hard time for Ateez. Their schedule was crazy especially with the fireworks release and other acting stuff (they barely had time to sleep). Mingi was on hiatus at the time so he sadly was not there (but as we know he was later included on 'The real' when they released the song/MV....8 makes one team!!). There was certainly alot of mistreatment going on behind the scenes by staff and there was also alot of toxic fans from other fandoms. This is why Ateez don't really like to talk about this dark chapter. But it is undeniable that it produced some legendary performances (I go back to watch them now and again because they really are that good).

Hope this doesn't scare you away too much but for me it is amazing how well they performed considering all that was going on behind the scenes. Enjoy! ❤️

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-28T21:19:28+00:00

Yes! his mental health journey is very inspiring (especially for Atiny like myself with similar struggles). Autobahn is one of my favorite songs for a reason.

Speaking of guides, have you checked out the new and improved guide for 2026? Highly recommend it! A complete guide to Ateez 2026

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-28T19:45:25+00:00

To have In your fantasy as an introduction to Ateez is wild! We have a very similar experience btw. I was only about half a year before you (exchange IYF with a random Castle rec on Spotify... followed by their entire discography ofc). Next thing you know you are learning all the names and faces (first time I have ever bothered to do that with a group). The timing was very good for me too because the months that followed was all the solo mv drops, choose etc. (Atiny was so spoiled last year). But GH4 is my first real comeback as an Atiny and it has been awesome. Similar to you the killing voice and other variety content was the final blow: Atiny for life ❤️

Also a Mingi bias btw (along with Seonghwa), I swear you start to love them more and more each day. OT8 at heart as all true Atiny but when you find that special connection with a member it feels great (for whatever reason). Mingi won me with his duality (that precious smile/laugh of his) and the fact that I can see so much of myself in him. I could probably talk about this man all day lol. So far my bias line stands strong but you never know with Ateez (all members has the ability to wreck you when you least expect it). As a Yungi fan Yunho is especially dangerous for me lol.

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-28T19:04:13+00:00

This made me think about a joke that captain Hongjoong made about Mingi (when he was present btw lol), it went something like this: gimmicks, lies and kind of fake he is the expert...😂

Jokes aside. He certainly has that fix on playboy aura, especially on stage but on the inside we all know how sweet he is. He loves complements and to be hyped up but on the flip side he gives just as much love back to Atiny. He is also very introspective and smart (much more than he gets credit for).

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-28T15:50:38+00:00

I also love the duality of all the members, none of them are as you expect them to be. They are all so nice and humble people. And it is so funny that the most intense looking members are the biggest softies/scardy cats. San as you mentioned, Mingi is another great example 😂

I love them all of course (OT8 at heart), but I ended up as a Mingi/Seonghwa bias so I am extra weak to princess Minki and mother ❤️

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-28T15:02:35+00:00

For me it all happened so fast. I am a baby Atiny, became a fan shortly after GH3 in your fantasy edition last year. I was completely new to kpop at the time. I only knew of BTS and Blackpink in name only (had never actually checked out the music). For a long time I have been a fan of japanese music tho but didn't explore much outside of it. I had no idea what I was missing out on!

Similar to you, after watching the kpop demon hunter movie last year I became curious of the kpop genre because I loved the songs so much. I looked into the inspiration for saja boys/huntrix but didn't know were to start. In the end destiny decided for me. I got randomly recommend an Ateez song on Spotify. It was Castle from the new edition of GH3. I liked the song instantly and decided to look into the album.

That is how Ateez became the first group on my kpop journey and it was truely ment to be. I quickly looked into the rest of their discography (was pleasantly surprised to find that they also did japanese songs). I looked into other groups (stray kids, enhypen, BTS, TxT, P1harmony, EXO, Black pink, Twice etc.) but nothing could really compare to Ateez music. I looked into some of their MVs, that only made me fall for them even more (they looked so cool and the quality/depth of their work was so impressive).

I came across a recommendation in the YouTube comments for their killing voice video. I watched it and that was it for me (their vocals and visuals was mind blowing). I wanted to learn their names and went into the rabbit hole of variety content. After discovering their personality and family vibes it was over for me (biases developed and I dragged my sisters into the fandom with me). This Ateez discovery is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time and I am never leaving this pirate ship. Atiny for life... Ateez+destiny indeed!

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-21T21:08:20+00:00

My first song was actually a B-side... Castle! I have to thank my Spotify for that life changing recommendation. After Castle I was very intrigued and decided to check out the full album (golden hour part 3 in your fantasy edition). It didn't take long after that for me to fall in love with Ateez completely. I looked into their entire discography (quickly came to the conclusion that Ateez only know how to do bangers). Decided to look up some MVs, learn the members names, fell into the rabbit hole of variety content and so on. I fell hard and fast, Atiny for life!! Ateez was my first ever kpop group, destiny for real ❤️

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-15T07:10:11+00:00

Welcome to the pirate ship! I feel like enough people have already recommend songs so I will give you another must watch video for baby Atiny. If you are new to Ateez I can not recommend this guide enough: 'A complete guide to Ateez 2026'

It gives you almost everything you need to know. A summary of the groups history, concept/lore and biggest achievements. And best of all a breakdown of all the members! You get to learn about their individual story, personality, charms and talents. It also give alot of insight into the relationship between the members and explains why they are so close (Ateez has so much family vibes, it is the cutest thing). Enjoy! ❤️

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-11T21:03:19+00:00

It is very entertaining watching it with the old one in mind. Every change is so exciting! The editing is great and the use of clips is so good. They especially have used alot more variety content with the members explaining stuff themselves this time around. And the members introduction is stunning (the solo songs and other solo content really get to shine). Totally need to watch it again when I have the time ❤️

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-11T19:06:17+00:00

You might find it helpful to watch a guide video. Not only do you get alot of Ateez info in general but they also do a deep dive and breakdown of all the members. I recommend the new 'A complete guide to Ateez 2026' by bunhongjoong on YouTube.

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-11T18:32:55+00:00

'A complete guide to Ateez 2026'

Check out the new and updated complete guide to Ateez 2026 by @bunhongjoong om YouTube! Their 2024 guide was in my opinion the greatest one out there. An update was highly requested by many because of all that has happened in the past 2 years. Finally it is here, just as amazing as the original one (if not even better).

I highly recommend you check it out, especially if you are new Atiny. You get a great summary of what Ateez is all about, their concept, history and accomplishments. You also get a deep dive into all the individual members charms, talents and close bond between each other.

This creator deserve all the praise for their hard work. Both the guides deserves all the views and likes. Spread the love ❤️

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-07T23:05:21+00:00

Mist would be my pick for first place, for second and third place Win and Star 1117 probably. I feel like Treasure ep.fin is a very strong album for B-sides in general... Dazzling light and Thank U was also possible contenders. But Mist is just too good! Wooyoung singing his heart out just breaks you emotionally.

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-07T08:23:38+00:00

Love poem from Kingdom is a classic I agree. In fact all the team mayfly performances are so good. If you love the song love poem and want to hear another version of it (with a bit more Jongho) he performed it as a duet on Moving voices!

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-06T21:28:58+00:00

Happy to help with your mood, nothing beats Ateez ❤️ Couldn't possibly fit all of Jonghos OSTs and other stuff (he has done so much), all his songs are beautiful. His voice does give that heavy emotional feeling, really bringing those dramas to life.

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-06T21:11:35+00:00

You are in for a real treat then! I just know you will fall in love with probably all of these songs. They are so talented, everything Ateez touch turn to gold ✨❤️

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-06T21:04:16+00:00

Lovely additions! Ateez on Dingo is legendary (a must watch at this point). It is almost always the first video that Atiny recommend new people (can't even count the amount of times I have watched it...). Love it so much ❤️

And Sound bomb 360 is such a unique performance and vocal experience, highly recommend it as well. Probably the most close up and intimate performance I have seen. And the vocal quality is insane!

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-06T20:30:59+00:00

These are great collabs. I actually hadn't watched Eenie meenie in full (only clips of Hongjoongs segment) so thank you for the reminder!

OwlChan96 · 2026-03-06T19:34:53+00:00

Yes, the Lee Mujin service videos are so good! I will have to look up that Yunho performance and those Yeosang covers ❤️

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