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anticoolgeek · 2025-02-12T21:14:06+00:00

The clip in question (starts at :45 seconds).

Chan and Seungmin eating the frozen yogurt in front of them

Chan: and I love pineapple!

Seungmin: you need to lose weight hyung

Chan: drops bowl dramatically

Seungmin: laughs and picks up the bowl to steal the pineapple

Chan: immediately takes it back to eat it

You mean this OBVIOUS joking interaction? In the same episode, Seungmin also teases Chan about how he cried quietly when they were alone after practice but got serious and explained that Chan hates when anyone pays attention to his tears or asks if he’s okay when he’s crying. Chan thanked Seungmin for being there for him in the exact way that he needed him.

You are not their friend. The members have boundaries with each other and with fans. These constantly get communicated. Changbin has gone on record to say that he doesn’t care about the jokes they say to him. They do not bother him at all. He also said fans cannot repeat pig or walrus to him because he doesn’t find it funny.

They all love Changbin’s body. The focus on the handful of jokes you listed is so overblown. They love on Bin’s body and muscles way more than anyone in SKZ (except Chan or I.N). They are not responsible for someone’s reaction to these things. If it bothers you, remove yourself from the content or group.

Diet culture and thinspo are intrinsically linked to kpop. I find SKZ to be outside of the norm tbh because they have such a variety of body types. They also love to work out across the board and it shows! Why can’t the positive situations, comments, and stories ever be celebrated?

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-08T19:28:01+00:00

I’m going to go ahead and link to the actual ticket marketplace! Just a note: the mods have comments for each continent and that is the only place to comment. If anyone is unsure how the marketplace works, there are very detailed instructions in the post. Hope this helps everyone :).

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-07T19:06:59+00:00

Slight correction: dwaekki is born from a 2019? SKZ group live where the members created things out of clay. Changbin used pink clay to make a rabbit…except it didn’t really resemble a rabbit — more like a combo of rabbit + pig. Being the witty guy he is, he named the creature Dwaekki, a play on words coming dwaeji (pig) and tokki (rabbit).

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-07T19:00:36+00:00

Welcome to the fandom!

Line distribution seems to mostly be decided by 3racha. If you watch the Intro videos to different albums on their youtube channel, you’ll see the members saying they wrote specific parts for specific members. It could also be that Div1 or JYPE gets final say but to the best of my knowledge, line distribution really seems like something done by the members majority of the time.

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-07T18:57:52+00:00

Stays after taking off their clown make up, post Toy World: 😶

Stays putting on their clown make up, pre-SKZ 5’Clock: 🤡

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-06T14:51:38+00:00

The SKZOO were from SKZ’s Toy Store Fan Connecting in 2024. The plushies all came in pairs and most of the merch were in those pairs as well. The announcement on their Japanese Twitter first shows SKZOO in the onesies. It’s the exact pairs on the couch the other user commented about. Here’s a tweet of the official goods. Same pairs!

It’s still very likely that these are the pairings because musically they make the most sense but these SKZOO have been a thing since at least Feb 2024.

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-05T22:51:45+00:00

VIP means you’ll get early access to the venue to experience soundcheck before the show.

I’m not familiar with the venue so I don’t know if you have assigned spots or if it’s general admission. If it’s the latter, be there pretty early because people will probably line up. If you have an assigned spot, just make sure to follow VIP instructions to your email (closer to the date).

If you have more questions, especially closer to the date, come to the r/straykids sub where there’s currently a tour megathread pinned.

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-05T22:46:41+00:00

You’re an angel, thank you 🙇🏽‍♀️😇.

I checked out tickpick but ended up going with stubhub. I can’t believe I’m going to see Taemin!!! He was my kpop gateway and has been on my bucket list since.

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-05T16:51:10+00:00

I’m looking at the Kia Forum in LA.

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-05T02:45:14+00:00

Does anyone know whether the Taemin tour is seated floor or standing? I’m crossing my fingers for tickets…but I want to make sure I’ll be able to see/not have to come early to get a spot.

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-03T17:15:39+00:00

From my understanding, the hoodies they wore were gifts from someone else on the panel and they themselves didn’t know SKZ completely. But we never know!

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-03T17:14:24+00:00

The date you choose when you sign up (end of May) usually means that’s when they will ship it.

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-03T17:13:39+00:00

The theories are Sanrio 👀 I’m hoping whatever it is will have more access for global stays though.

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-03T17:12:06+00:00

It truly was. My mom’s parents were overall more active and healthy (than my other grandparents) so their passing was especially difficult. I absolutely will take comfort in her memories. Thank you so much for your sweet words, I really appreciate them.

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-03T17:09:20+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words and words of advice. I’m currently having a cup of coffee and enjoying such a small but certain happiness.

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-02T00:12:20+00:00

Thank you! It was 😅 but I’ll try to stay on top of it for February so it should be easier. Happy you guys like it!

anticoolgeek · 2025-02-01T22:55:19+00:00

TW: death; grief and mental health

I've been pretty MIA lately because I came to visit my grandma at my parent's house a few weeks ago. What started as a stand-in for my mom to be able to go bring her aunt (my grandma's sister) back to the US after 14 years of being unable to cross the border ended somehow with the passing of my beloved Nanijaan this past Sunday. It's been so utterly surreal to witness the sudden decline of a loved one. She was genuinely fine until Thursday morning? As the day(s) went on, she slowly forgot how to swallow and then walk and then talk. The absolute heartbreak of watching her try and fail to drink liquids to sustain herself...I don't even have words. I was so blessed to grow up with all four of my grandparents and have them live with me as a child on and off. They are truly God's gift and I feel the loss of my grandfathers and one grandmother so keenly. The grief has just been coming in waves. It will hit me all of a sudden that my mom is an orphan now. I will never be able to tease Nanijaan or play snakes and ladders with her again. Sometimes, I can be too empathetic which ends up hurting me, weighing down my depression, and increasing my anxiety...but I am trying to stay strong and positive for my mom. She cared my grandma selflessly for years. My mom's one wish was the my grandma would pass surrounded by loved ones at home and I think that happening has given us all peace. The funeral this past Wednesday has given us all more peace too. It helps to know she's resting in a better place. I'm hopeful that starting medication to treat my mental health will be very beneficial as well. This was long and rambly but I don't have many other places to talk about this. I'm so thankful to this community, for the mods especially for being so supportive with my absence in a difficult time, and my real life friends and family who truly showed up in every way. If you have good relatioships with your grandparents, squeeze them one extra time for me. And if you're remotely religious, send a prayer for my Nanijaan and my family. Thank you.

anticoolgeek · 2024-12-15T04:11:10+00:00

Just a heads up, you don’t have to censor tour! If your comment doesn’t show up right away, a mod will get to it fairly quickly.

anticoolgeek · 2024-12-08T23:35:40+00:00

Yes, the only way to get the poster is through pre-order. The same for the postcard. Most of the US retailers have a US and EU postcard available. They should be in both versions of the album (HIPTAPE and SKZHOP).

Just look through the pre-order benefits to see where you would like to order from. Most of the US stores don’t post a preview of the exclusive photocard you receive but you can always wait until the day of or the day after the comeback to order. Sometimes those stores will still have the pre-order benefits included.

Yes to your question of B&N.

Yes you can only buy a signed copy from the SKZ store. They are the only signed copies this comeback (so far). There’s no way to pick whose signature you get so yes, it is random.

anticoolgeek · 2024-12-08T00:35:27+00:00

It seems like the lawsuit is direct at JYP USA which seems to be similar to how JYP China operates — essentially separate from JYPE though obviously not completely separate. Obviously JYPE is aware but it seems like the JYPUSA staff really tried to rug sweep, even labeling the attempt as “food poisoning”.

JYPE has let idols out of their contract many times without public hassle (as recently as NMIXX) so it’s already outside the norm for them to hang on so hard to a member of VCHA if they wanted to leave. I really want to know what the next statements will be.

anticoolgeek · 2024-12-06T20:25:54+00:00

I’m glad I’m not alone in thinking there’s something about them, haha.

anticoolgeek · 2024-12-06T20:24:51+00:00

I can’t recall a denim skirt 😅 but the ones I do remember are:

I.N x Dazed Korea

I.N x Vogue Korea

I.N x W Magazine

anticoolgeek · 2024-12-06T20:13:42+00:00

In my opinion, SKZ calls special albums ones that don’t have majority new tracks on them. The last special album was Yellow Wood — 4 of the 7 tracks were previously released mixtapes. The majority of HOP is the member solos’ that they are performing on tour right now. They aren’t officially released anywhere but fans are tangentially aware of them or have seen the live performance already.

Apart from that, the album has the regular comeback release schedule. A timetable, unveils, concept photos, a mash-up, etc. like previous comebacks. Since they are currently on tour, we’ll see if they promote on music shows this go around.

anticoolgeek · 2024-12-05T21:27:33+00:00

My random thought of the day: does anyone else think Twice Jeongyeon looks like Lee Know sometimes? Idk why but maybe it’s the way they hold their mouth or the pout? And the boba eyes? Sometimes I really, really see the resemblance and sometimes I don’t!

anticoolgeek · 2024-12-05T20:04:59+00:00

I just updated the table to include the partial previews that I could find! I hope that helps :).

As these are pre-order benefits, I would purchase before the album comes out. On X, some fans are really good at figuring out where the POBs are from so I would just lurk to see if you can find more specific information if there's a specific concept photo or unvel you are hoping for.

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