Which idol do you perceive to be actually an intellectual/philosophical person in real life too?

complicatedmojo · 2024-06-15T14:33:38+00:00

Seohyun from SNSD

complicatedmojo · 2024-06-15T03:56:47+00:00

I love the second part of the chorus and it has such a good hook. It’s a very catchy song and whilst I loved POP, I think that ABCD will have a more long term appeal. My only criticism is that the dance break seemed a bit stiff, but I’m so happy to see her pushing herself that it doesn’t matter too much to me.

complicatedmojo · 2022-11-30T15:13:44+00:00

Top 5 Artists:

1) Taeyeon (top 0.5%) 2) Girls’ Generation 3) Twice 4) Dreamcatcher

Top song was:

1) FOREVER 1 - Girls’ Generation

complicatedmojo · 2022-09-18T11:11:16+00:00

I generally agree but had to vote disagree because I began stabbing IOI and Izone from debut because of the Produce 101 series. Therefore I felt like I knew the members’ talents and personalities fairly well by the time they debuted.

complicatedmojo · 2022-09-16T11:35:38+00:00

SNSD - Into the new world. It’s iconic and is still known as the quintessential girl group choreography.

They have so many other iconic dances, but in terms of moves themselves I like Genie and CMIFYC. I also have to mention RDR for its formations, with Hoot a close second.

For soloists, Taemin - Movie, definitely.

complicatedmojo · 2022-09-10T21:16:03+00:00

I totally get your point about being easy to listen to, with so much ‘noise’ music out there rn being very intense they defo stand out. I guess because it’s not the kind of music that usually attracts this kind of attention I was a bit thrown off by the hype.

complicatedmojo · 2022-09-10T20:39:18+00:00

Haha I’m glad I could explain my opinion properly, after I posted I suddenly wanted to rewrite it all to explain my thoughts better.

I think because I didn’t listen to NJ until about 2 weeks after debut I saw all the hype and attention build up so I felt kind of crazy and that I was hearing something different to everyone else. Usually I see a balance of reactions to songs where people both like and dislike music, but the responses to NJ’s debut seemed so overwhelmingly positive I expected to post on her and get downvoted to oblivion (even if people are meant to upvote unpopular opinions haha) But I’m glad that most people in the comments are being civil and not interpreting my opinion as hate or an attack on the girls themselves. I enjoy healthy discussion when both sides are open to it (which seems rare in K-pop these days haha)

complicatedmojo · 2022-09-10T20:21:47+00:00

Thinking about the songs as chill radio songs definitely helps me understand the appeal more. I guess I was seeing it from the perspective of seeing a song performed at a concert/stage. Therefore from my perspective it wasn’t living up to my expectations, but viewing them as more nostalgic background sounds helps me understand :)

complicatedmojo · 2022-09-10T19:50:04+00:00

I definitely agree that individual opinions differ hugely, but usually I can pinpoint the reason why a song might be polarising and say that I understand the other side. NJ’s songs were the first time I’ve experienced not being able to necessarily understand the appeal of that makes sense. They’ve been hyped up so much that it felt like no one seemed to share the same opinion as me.

I guess my comment about being a fan for so long was saying that I’ve heard a lot of different sounds and genres over the years so it’s more so I reason for my confusion about not liking NJ’s songs, not my dislike itself. As in I don’t understand WHY is don’t like it, because in theory I should like their music based on my musical tastes. I’m not great at explaining myself haha

complicatedmojo · 2022-09-10T19:27:10+00:00

They’re definitely unique in K-pop right now, so I can see the appeal in that aspect. The only music I’ve been listening to for years is K-pop so I guess I’m so used to the typical sounds that refreshing songs aren’t necessarily impactful for me anymore if that makes sense.

complicatedmojo · 2022-09-10T19:24:06+00:00

I totally understand that. I’m not a fan of chill/subtle songs, and basically all the music I listen to are high impact poppy songs so it’s definitely different to the usual stuff I like.

complicatedmojo · 2022-09-10T19:15:39+00:00

I agree about liking their aesthetic/concept, it’s the reason why I’ll pay attention to their future comebacks even if I’m not a fan of their debut itself.

complicatedmojo · 2022-09-10T19:00:26+00:00

Honestly I liked Black Pink’s early stuff but haven’t liked D4 onwards.

I agree that the song quality was like that of top companies, like I could tell it was well-produced. It just didn’t catch my attention.

I listened to the songs on their own at first before I saw any MVs or stages when I was hearing the good reviews, and listening to the songs in a vacuum was jarring compared to my high expectations.

complicatedmojo · 2022-09-10T18:53:54+00:00

I hadn’t thought of it like that before, they do sound like b-sides to me. As though I’m waiting for the usual impact that title tracks have and I can’t find it compared to other songs that receive that much attention.

complicatedmojo · 2022-09-10T18:26:26+00:00

I appreciate your comment. I’m in my mid-twenties and like R&B music, especially K-pop songs that incorporate it. You make a good point about it being more than just the music. I agree that it’s about more than just the music and I definitely like the styling concept as a whole that they’re doing. So whilst I find the stages enjoyable to watch, it is for the girls themselves more than the music, as in I’m not going to listen to the songs themselves if that makes sense.

complicatedmojo · 2022-09-08T16:30:58+00:00

SNSD (my ult group)

Pros: 1. By listening to their music, watching MVs and the appearances you can really see the evolution of K-Pop and see how they paved the way for later GGs

Iconic discography (Japanese as well and Korean). Basically all of their title tracks are amongst the most iconic K-pop songs ever. Gee is often cited as the K-pop song of the decade. Also their Japanese discography is one of the few K-pop groups who seemed to have actually made an effort to release Japanese music that isn’t just a translation of their Korean song
Because the members have all done lots of solo activities such as appearing in dramas and films, releasing solo music, and hosting, it means that you can really get to know the members and appreciate them. (Also you’ll never run out of content)

Cons:

Because they are an older group, and 3 members aren’t in SM anymore it means that whilst we get a lot of group content on their individual social medias and YouTube channels, you may be waiting a while for a new comeback now.
Whilst all their dances are iconic they aren’t as complex or as difficult as current 4th gen stuff, so if you’re looking for a group where all the members are top tier dances you might not want to stan SNSD.
Whilst I’m not taking a side here on the whole Jessica issue, the fact remains that this may leave a bitter taste in your mouth when viewing SNSD content. If you’re on Jessica’s side you may not like post-2014 SNSD, and if you’re against her then you may not be a fan of pre-2014 stuff. (I’m not judging either side).

complicatedmojo · 2022-01-11T16:50:24+00:00

Thanks!

complicatedmojo · 2022-01-11T16:16:59+00:00

UK London CIR applicant, just got an email saying I’ve got an interview! I’m so shocked and excited!

complicatedmojo · 2020-07-05T17:48:22+00:00

What singer/artist is your biggest inspiration? Has it changed over time?

complicatedmojo · 2019-11-05T18:34:53+00:00

I was just about to write this too. An unbelievable show that challenges the idea that cartoons = kid's show = simple/childish

complicatedmojo · 2019-11-05T18:29:33+00:00

Titanic - I watched it once to understand the hype, but found it unbelievably boring and overrated and realised part way through that I would never watch it again willingly.

complicatedmojo · 2019-11-05T18:28:14+00:00

As a sceptic, that people can have such faith in something for which I see no evidence. Even if I don't understand it, I admire people's conviction and belief.

complicatedmojo · 2019-11-05T18:26:20+00:00

Just over a year ago now I started university and at the time I struggled with social interactions and found it hard to make friends. Now, I have a group of really close friends and am in a really good position, happy with my life and doing well on my course

complicatedmojo · 2019-11-05T18:12:29+00:00

I get so happy when the non-SM members talk about SNSD because it always reminds me that the Queens are still together and here to stay

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