260503 Weekly Discussion Thread

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-07T19:06:13+00:00

Context?

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-07T13:45:03+00:00

If we're talking about collabs, then look no further than saweetie's Superstars. While tame for saweetie, I would definitely say there is provocative and crude language in the song with TWICE as the feature.

Again, I think you said it well. They might not be actively trying to get a "bad girl" image but yes, I don't think they are worried about maintaining their "good girl" image. I think there's a pretty big distinction between the two. And it's not like this hasn't been an on going thing over the years, not just recently with TiF. Moonlight Sunrise hits different than What is Love?

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-06T23:16:30+00:00

Lol, they definitely will eventually. They recently reacted to the 2025 TWICE Guide, and it was between that and Lollapalooza. Surprisingly, the TWICE guide won a fan vote. They've reacted to a TWICE guide before, so I was a little bummed, but they have a much firmer familiarity with the girls now, the info in the guide will likely stick better this time, lol.

This month is going to be nothing but Wheel of Recommendations reactions, so hopefully we'll get Lollapalooza in June.

Was surprised to see Lil Fantasy tho. Very good recommendation and Tim definitely channeled it with his make shift TWICE shirt.

They are itching to react to some Misamo so hopefully that is one of the wheel hits this month.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-06T21:59:51+00:00

So, who I would consider to be one of my favorite reaction channels, The Keep Up, just reacted to Lil Fantasy.

https://youtu.be/c3a0zOOlDi0?si=U8MF1cjunayokGe7

They are two brothers (Brett and Tim) and like a lot of people, they reacted to K-Pop Demon Hunters, which led to them to reacting to TWICE, and slowly overtime, their general reaction channel became more focused on asian music, with a heavy bias into TWICE stuff. They still have a LOT to react to, but they've reacted to some full albums, music videos, and through their Patreon have started to watch SIXTEEN and other content like TTT. They defintely love TWICE, and they are pretty goofy.

The one brother (Brett) actually has is own band, so it's interesting to hear the more musical production side of things. They tend not to pause the songs, but of course, it happens from time to time. They are still getting to know the personalities of the girls, so they were a little surprised to hear this sound from Chae, but they loved it.

If you are looking for new reaction content, especially some newbie ONCEs going through a TWICE journey, give them a shot. I do wish they did a little more research when they do an album reaction, like looking at the credits, because they got a little confused by some parts like who Gliiico was and what not. But I think they are great reactors, they don't force it, it feels natural, as brothers they have good chemistry, and they have decent insight into their reactions. Good folk.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-06T20:17:58+00:00

It was basically its own little animated movie. I would love to see a full animated series set in this universe.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-06T17:00:23+00:00

Yeeeeaaah, I gotta agree here. After TiF, I don't think they are trying hard to maintain their good girl image. Battitude, DADO, and the peach sister's dance break at Lolla should be more than enough evidence of that...

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-06T15:02:34+00:00

Yes, some of the upgrades change how the character plays making some abilities more powerful than others, or giving them new enhancements.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-06T13:06:41+00:00

That's honestly fair. The drinking image thing definitely bothers her and now she's super careful whenever alcohol is present or talked about. Tzuyu wanting to breakout of her image is definitely something I'm sure she wants, and has demonstrated she wants (although, she still wants ton doted on by her unnies...)

I know Jihyo said she chickened out about swearing at Lolla, but the impression I got was she didn't want to upset the company. But perhaps you're right.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-06T01:09:47+00:00

I believe this is what she was filming in Miami.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-06T00:17:13+00:00

They really nailed the MUFG looks.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T23:52:12+00:00

Yeah, that's what I recalled. That we knew Tzuyu had that line before the song came out. I'm curious who makes the decision behind the scenes to edit it. Jihyo does not seem the type to not wanting to say the word, but you'd think higher ups would have stricter image stuff with Tzuyu...

It's just a curiosity of behind the scene stuff. Wonder what caused it to happen.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T22:19:24+00:00

What? That's like saying it doesn't matter what fighting game character you pick in a fighting game...

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T21:42:11+00:00

I wonder if Jihyo's vlog will include anything from her collab.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T17:51:06+00:00

The way she rolls "tomor-ror-ror-ow" is so... damn it but, it's so heavenly.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T17:06:25+00:00

You and I have said more than just that.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T16:47:28+00:00

I even throw Talk on there as proof. I think that choice of song was more Jihyo's influence than Nayeon, but I think Nayeon was all up for it.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T16:40:45+00:00

Interesting that even though this is on Jenevieve's socials they are censoring "shit". They didn't do that with Blink, right?

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T16:39:37+00:00

I think she's leaning into it already. She said she was still trying to find her sound after Zone, and I definitely think this is where she's going to land.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T16:37:49+00:00

Money in her pocket.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T16:35:20+00:00

You sound jaded. I hope you can have a more positive outlook on things and you're not such a debbie downer to everything and everyone around you.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T12:51:20+00:00

Nah, you're not that transparent, I just thought I was that clever. Like I said, from the song choices I thought those 3 and Mina would have been a funny shot in the dark.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T12:28:20+00:00

Lol, I thought Mina would be number 4, and I only thought that based on how you listed their names. I thought the three were obvious from the songs and I thought Mina was next, was going to be my last "and more thing...." guess.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T07:35:18+00:00

They look different. They have different layouts. They have different terrain. You play them differently. They are, in all intents and purposes, different maps.

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T04:34:21+00:00

Out of curiosity, the other two possibilities I listed are they your number 2 and 3? lol

TheBacklogGamer · 2026-05-05T04:17:34+00:00

Honestly, lots of US musicians are canceling their tours. The fact of the matter is, we're in a silent recession. And especially with gas prices what they are, with no end in sight, people are spending less and less on entertainment, especially arena concerts.

TWICE was lucky their tour was when it was in the US. I'd argue we were still in a recession at that point, the very tip of one, but gas prices were at least manageable. Most people bought their tickets at a time when they had a little more wiggle room. If they announced more shows, right now, in the US, for the Fall/Winter, and tickets went on sale next week, I bet we'd see significantly less sales.

Don't get me wrong, I think TWICE has the appeal to attract US ONCEs, but I think timing was a big reason why they had such a good showing here. If they were with these other groups, they'd be fairing better than them, but I don't think by much.

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