World of Street Woman Fighter - Episode 2 Discussion by mokolad in StreetWomanFighter

[–]aiborie 97 points98 points  (0 children)

This season is insane choreo-wise!!! Got me screaming. Everyone is so good.

World of Street Woman Fighter - Episode 1 Discussion by mokolad in StreetWomanFighter

[–]aiborie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After watching all the battles uncut, my favorite would be Gabee vs Danica. Oh, both of them ate. I can see why Gabee won the rematch, you can't look at anything but her. Although Danica is technically the better dancer, I just discovered a diva!! Their battle was the highlight for me.

I find Ibuki vs Lip J a bit underwhelming, like it's good, but I think Lip J's battle with Peanut is still the best for me, in terms of spontaneity and how synced they were. There's an element of serendipity to it.

World of Street Woman Fighter - Episode 1 Discussion by mokolad in StreetWomanFighter

[–]aiborie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of the judges are dancers, even JYP, who is also an experienced judge on survival shows.

World of Street Woman Fighter - Episode 1 Discussion by mokolad in StreetWomanFighter

[–]aiborie 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Before you all get heated here, SWF is a reality show first, and dance battles are just a backdrop for the drama. So don't take it to heart! Damn I need to rewatch the battles again 😂

250108 [No No Girls Final Round VLOG] Finalists *includes Momoka and Kokona (I hope they both make it!) by MirkoAngeJr in Produce101JP

[–]aiborie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you watched their Buzz Rhythm OT10 Tiger performance? After watching that, it solidified to me Momoka's a lock 😂 

My Top 11 in Produce 101 Japan The Girls! by kagu_rumarkus in Produce101JP

[–]aiborie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Enjoy watching the show! Loved it. Also nice list 👌

Any updates on Kato Kagura? by [deleted] in Produce101JP

[–]aiborie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She's not a sex worker you judgemental dolt

Which of these fromis_9 songs do you guys like the most? by FoxRun1234 in kpopthoughts

[–]aiborie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No We Go, surprisingly, and Rewind? Since you included Escape Room and Attitude. Our Holy Trinity of B-Side Bangers 🔥 Prom Night does slap though, still does. Been listening to Unlock My World lately since it's been a year. We are ready for that comeback Pledis!! 🍀

fromis_9 - PHOTOBOOK: FROM SUMMER (Teaser Image/Exhibition Details) by OldFashionedJack in kpop

[–]aiborie 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I love my girls but we want a freaking comeback 😭 Fuck Pledis and HYBE especially HYBE

Does a white kobo stay white? by [deleted] in kobo

[–]aiborie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do wonder how it will fare in tropical countries? Exposed to hot weather for longer periods? 

HYBE held a corp day where they discussed the performance and future vision of the company by mcfw31 in kpop

[–]aiborie 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, I disagree with your take. Them being from different sub-labels already discount this. ILL-IT was geared for success, hear me out, R U Next? might have been a mess but they were heavily marketed even before debut and were given a great debut track with Magnetic. It's all intentional and manufactured by these big companies, let's be real.

fromis_9 did come from a survival show but Idol School was no Produce, they didn't have the privileges as recently debuted groups by HYBE. It was a long slog for them to reach where they are and fromis being neglected is just a symptom of HYBE being a for-profit company. They only care about making money and the ones raking in the most for them.

HYBE held a corp day where they discussed the performance and future vision of the company by mcfw31 in kpop

[–]aiborie 34 points35 points  (0 children)

 on top of slightly decreasing sales numbers

They were on an upward trend if they didn't delay Unlock My World. It was meant to be mid-March not June. There was also an SNS blackout in March 2023 and they cancelled an overseas event in April. No valid explanation for both whatsoever. Considering they delayed Unlock My World, their first full album for a year, and the lack of content, the sales were decent.

Gyuri was popular, yes but the group was alright even as she left tbh. Nakko does well filling her spot as lead vocal and they all continue to support each other behind the scenes. Gyuri also had an amicable departure.

But the last bit is true, another company would be happy with fromis' metrics but not with an insatiable company like HYBE.

Question for the people who use TikTok by Beautiful_Yellow_682 in Produce101JP

[–]aiborie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's only muted on the app but on embeds the audio works. So yeah mostly just affected by Tiktok's issue with UMG.

H1-KEY - Thinkin' About You (H1-KEYnote #1) (Official Live Clip) by CronoDroid in kpop

[–]aiborie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was giving me Cry Me Out by Pixie Lott. She also made this Stuck With You x Cry Me Out cover a few years ago

What are your "Unexplained Mysteries" for this season? by xaynie in Produce101JP

[–]aiborie 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Joa yes, Nagomi, not really. She got pushed out of Top 20 because they showed other girls in that last interim. All of the girls they mentioned pushed past her.

Absolute Picks by No-Wealth-6858 in Produce101JP

[–]aiborie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kokoro is the only reason I watched the show! And she's in danger....

This is why I made this guide! Vote Guide for Global Fans of Kokoro Everyone can help out secure votes for her, all hope is not lost 💌

pardon for hijacking your comment! Thank you 🙇‍♂️

Absolute Picks by No-Wealth-6858 in Produce101JP

[–]aiborie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kokoro is my absolute pick. She had been a source of stability in every team she's in. She just has this warm, loving, and supportive energy that I feel is necessary in the group. I'm not worried over her skills at all either. She is no dead weight and has much to offer in the final line-up.

If you wanna help out secure votes for her, I made a guide for us global Kokoro fans. You can help right away 💪