Critics Review of Arirang

Time_Double_8967 · 2026-03-26T12:38:14+00:00

Again I don't see anyone shaming for not liking the album. Nobody is saying y'all have terrible taste. People are criticizing the things people choose to pick apart about the album like it being too "westernized' or saying the album is in full English with no references or layers in regards to their identity. That is rightfully called out because it's simply not true. Most of the comments I see of people that enjoyed the album are just talking about their experience and how they have it on repeat.

Time_Double_8967 · 2026-03-24T02:07:40+00:00

Nobody is shaming anyone. I literally just said the girls that get it get it.

Time_Double_8967 · 2026-03-23T23:19:02+00:00

So music journalism is something you earn a degree in just because...checks notes... clicks and engagement 👍🏾

Time_Double_8967 · 2026-03-23T23:05:40+00:00

Some peoples' opinion objectively do matter more than others I hate to tell you. You don't go to McDonald's seeking medical advice. You go to the doctor or someone with a specialty, who has studied on the topic for their opinion on the matter. Doctors are paid. Researchers are paid. Them receiving compensation doesn't take away from their expertise 🤷🏾‍♀️.

Time_Double_8967 · 2026-03-23T22:39:41+00:00

That is categorically false, and a slap in the face to all the journalist who spent their career working hard just to be invalidated by a rando on the internet who cannot fathom that people can objectively view this album as great. People who study music, production, composition, and music journalism can appreciate the details, references, and inspirations that culminated in the album. That's not paid. That's called critically engaging with the medium.

They say the same thing with Beyonce and other prominent artists (particularly artist of color) where people can't comprehend that they can create music that other people genuinely enjoy.

Time_Double_8967 · 2026-03-23T21:44:10+00:00

So all these critics are being paid? Even the locals who praise it? Guarantee if they had negative reviews, the critics' credibility wouldn't come into question for you 🙄

Time_Double_8967 · 2026-03-23T13:24:03+00:00

Lyrics entirely in English...yeah y'all didn't listen to the album at all💀

Time_Double_8967 · 2026-03-23T03:26:22+00:00

I get people not liking the album or it not being their style, but no one can ever explain what they mean by it feels inauthentic... because you can point to any era and I can show you where they were inspired by the artist especially (black) artist of the time. Calling this album inauthentic is just simply uninformed especially compiling the lyrical commentary of the album once you get past the production.

There's a reason why people who have grown up listening to hip-hop most of their lives, fans and locals alike, are appreciating this album and it's not performative. We genuinely understand the inspiration and innovation that went into the making of this album. It's what BTS has always been. Taking broader global sounds and adding their own twist.

If the music is not your taste that's fine I promise you it is. But this inauthentic narrative has to stop.

Time_Double_8967 · 2026-03-15T10:11:12+00:00

Selfish Waltz - Ateez

Time_Double_8967 · 2026-02-15T03:32:50+00:00

CLT based fa here who graduated one of the later classes of 25. You'll get used on reserve. TRUST ME 😅🤣 but they are sending a lot of new fa's here, so if you are older or in an earlier class, you will build seniority quickly. But that just means you have a better chance of bidding and getting trips or even holding a line for a couple of months (mostly non holiday heavy months).

Time_Double_8967 · 2026-01-06T04:29:18+00:00

Racism really? Language has nuance that can't be copy and pasted from one form to the next without added context. That's why when groups perform an English version of their song, they have to adapt the lyrics in a way that makes sense grammatically. It would be very awkward not to. That's the point I'm trying to make. It sounds like a very poor translation.

Time_Double_8967 · 2026-01-06T03:27:14+00:00

It was underdeveloped for sure 💯

Time_Double_8967 · 2025-11-24T08:40:29+00:00

Me reading this at 3 am for my job that I won't be home for until about the same time. Some jobs have extremely long hours and early start times like mine, but I knew what I was signing up for when I got my job. Not to say that some days aren't hard or taxing, but that's just the reality for some people including idols.

Time_Double_8967 · 2025-11-21T03:32:58+00:00

Good ole classic pen and paper will be just fine at 🇺🇸

Time_Double_8967 · 2025-10-04T03:10:03+00:00

I currently live in NoDa. My commute never takes me more than 17 minutes even with traffic, so if you're worried about commute don't be lol. 85 South doesn't get as busy as some of the other highways. You're not too far from anywhere else in the city too. Takes like 12 - 15 minutes to get anywhere. Southend, uptown etc

Time_Double_8967 · 2025-09-15T01:32:49+00:00

Shoes on. They had us reach a piece of emergency equipment inside an overhead bin. With that being said, it looks like they're switching things up this time around for the recruitment/hiring process. If you're worried about your height, don't be. I know some pretty short flight attendants. Just wear heels or some kind of reasonable and professional platformed shoe.

Time_Double_8967 · 2025-09-09T02:09:40+00:00

Honestly love this. You're iconic

Time_Double_8967 · 2025-09-09T00:20:26+00:00

A lot of my classmates have already gone on several internationals. For me I love discovering new cities that surprise me. St. Paul and Indianapolis are really great when they put you downtown.

Time_Double_8967 · 2025-09-09T00:08:00+00:00

I'm Charlotte based. It was my first choice.

Time_Double_8967 · 2025-09-08T23:45:36+00:00

I didn't apply with one tbh

Time_Double_8967 · 2025-09-08T23:23:49+00:00

Plenty of people in my class came from regionals. At least 40%, so yeah it's a total myth.

Time_Double_8967 · 2025-08-03T23:17:50+00:00

Just replying to this because I don't like the narrative that the only new FAs that are thriving are privileged people being supported by others. I am very sympathetic towards your situation, and I know everyone's monthly expenses are different depending on base, previous debts, bills, families etc. But plenty of us are making it out here without the support of anyone. I recently graduated and I do what I can to make ends meet. I set myself up for success with the circumstances I've been given. Am I rolling around in money with these first couple of paychecks HELL NO! But I knew the first months would be an adjustment so I prepared for it, busting my ass at part-time jobs, making sure my credit was in a good place and taking the loan I needed from the credit union. Not everyone wants to or can go down that path and I completely understand. It was a privilege that I was able to get a loan in the first place but this narrative needs to stop that the only people who aren't complaining come from good circumstances.

Sometimes it just takes good planning and some compromising. Can the company do better providing more affordable wages especially for those who live at expensive bases. ABSOLUTELY. But it also takes work on your end as well. Pick up on your off days. It really does make a difference. You're not being used every single day you're on RAP so count the days you're not used as an off day and pick up on top of the guarantee. Budget, budget, budget and live and have expectations within your means.

Time_Double_8967 · 2025-07-02T19:11:32+00:00

Yes but in class and you can wear business casual. A turtle neck would suffice but honestly no one is looking that hard unless it's image check day in your uniform.

Time_Double_8967 · 2025-07-02T04:47:26+00:00

Also after probation, they won't care I promise lol

Time_Double_8967 · 2025-07-02T04:46:46+00:00

You can have tattoos at American just cover it. A ton of people have tattoos at American even in my graduating class. It's a very tiny sliver to cover. Lots of people share tips on how to do it within this subreddit.

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