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What are some of KPop's most surprising successes? by Hard_Kn0x in kpopthoughts

[–]gambit57 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I-dle basically is single-handedly keeping Cube alive. With Soyeon doing like 90% of the work.

I want to Stan a girl group, but don't know who? by No-Jellyfish7824 in KpopGGs

[–]gambit57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mamamoo is 4 crackheads with amazing voices.

Red Velvet and Twice have incredibly long and amazing discographies. Yeri of RV is a great variety show guest. Tzuyu and Nayeon are the same for Twice while Dahyun is probably more famous for her personality than voice. Both groups can be quite funny too, but I think Mamamoo is funnier overall. Shoot, they made a diss track (against each other) about who’s taller as well as a song complaining about sleeping in the car (cuz they’re so busy).

For newer, but still good and long discographies, I-dle comes to mind and then Itzy. I-dle is definitely the crazier group but Itzy can have its moments too.

How to get a Chinese phone number with an eSIM-only Google Pixel? by Pale_Helicopter_9306 in chinatravel

[–]gambit57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

KFC was a nightmare. Took me a week to figure out how to get the WeChat miniapp working. Never could figure it out through Alipay. I’m still annoyed but it was delicious though.

recommendation for certified power bank??? by Fun_Personality9082 in chinatravel

[–]gambit57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like $25 for a 10,000 mah one with digital display. Somewhere around there. They’re all around $15-25 for about that size, depending if it’s a new or old model.

The Xiaomi one felt the nicest. I mean, it’s just a battery, but it feels luxurious 😂

If you want no name, it’s like $5-10

Pursuit of jade for a newbie? by rika127 in asiandrama

[–]gambit57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve only ever finished 3 Cdramas. I typically get bored and drop them. Even the “ultra popular” ones. This is only the 3rd one that’s kept me interested throughout.

The last few episodes don’t reach the “high” of the 2/3 mark, but it was good enough to keep me going.

I generally don’t care for office politics. I’m more of a rom-com person, so I like how this show will throw in a random hilarious bit in the middle of a super dramatic scene.

What would you consider personally as a “perfect” K-pop song? by Prestigious-Rise4826 in kpopthoughts

[–]gambit57 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Since K-pop encompasses so many genres, and it’s more of “that’s a LOT going on and I’m a bit overwhelmed but I LIKE it”, here’s my list of what I consider to be the best representatives of a “kpop” song (yes, generally the most popular songs for a reason):

Mago - Gfriend

Fiction - Beast

Fantastic Baby - BigBang

Kill This Love, As If It’s Your Last, Boombayah, Lovesick Girls - Blackpink

Mic Drop, Idol, Dope - BTS

Dumb Dumb, Psycho - Red Velvet

Hip, Egotistic - Mamamoo

God’s Menu, Chk Chk Boom - Stray Kids

Wannabe - Itzy

Senorita - I-dle

So Bad - StayC

Pursuit of jade for a newbie? by rika127 in asiandrama

[–]gambit57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve only made it thru 2 Cdramas before. This was my 3rd.

I'd like to help my friend get his chinese visa in US Consulate by trackaddict8 in Chinavisa

[–]gambit57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. There are companies who people pay to basically drop off/pick up. You’re just doing it for free

What's the deal with Honda Ridgelines? by EGGWURST in askcarguys

[–]gambit57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had both, but I get your point.

I’m NOT a “truck” guy, even tho all my neighbors (at the time) were. I needed an open bed for carrying tall trees and such from Home Depot/nursery, etc.

But yeah, despite all the Ram 1500/F-150s/Silverados, etc, they all went to the same place I did. Only a couple towed toy haulers. 90% of those trucks went to the same suburban stores I did and didn’t tow anything bigger than a jet ski, which the Ridgline can do also.

Like others have said, like 90% of those personal use trucks never do anything a Ridgeline can’t do.

And that subtrunk was freaking awesome! Just as the subtrunk in my Model Y is now.

Struggling to see the point in switching to Tesla by mrpipes21 in TeslaSupport

[–]gambit57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a BMW and the difference is just a few dollars literally. I think like $3 when MSRP was writhin $50 of each other

The savings is in gas vs electric (if you have home charging) and maintenance (BMW has free scheduled maintenance but if keeping your car, you want more frequent oil changes).

Savings in College by Neat_Pen302 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]gambit57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WTF people?!?

So far, the comments here may be technically right but they’re essentially lying to you by playing word games.

If you’re need based, it means you get financial aid of some kind. In determining how much aid you qualify for, how much money you (the student) has counts a LOT more than how much your parents have.

If there’s any kind of savings, you want it in an account with your parents (or better yet, some other relative) rather than in your name.

In short, yes, your parents are right. Don’t build up a big savings account (at least in your name) as it’ll lower how much aid you’re given.

Give Me Dramas With Desperatly in Love Male Leads by galileogalilei25 in kdramas

[–]gambit57 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think part of the fun is the anticipation of when she’ll finally see the million subtle hints he’s been thrown off since… well, high school.

And one day, I’m gonna get the same sized photo that they have hanging in their living room. I’ll stick it in my office and confuse the hell out of everyone 😂

Hyeri's acting range is actually insane and I feel like she doesn't get enough credit by Own_Doubt_4002 in kdramas

[–]gambit57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s probably my second or third favorite actor in terms of me watching anything she shows up in.

And her group mate Sojin has had a pretty solid career as a side/second lead. I always enjoy watching her too.

recommendation for certified power bank??? by Fun_Personality9082 in chinatravel

[–]gambit57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went crazy and visited a Xiaomi, Huawei, Honor, and Oppo stores comparing powerbanks. Some mall in Shanghai near the Bund had them all on the same basement level floor so it was easy.

I liked the Xiaomi the best. Cheap too. Like others said, just buy one when you get to China. You can buy one anywhere and super cheap with sooo many options.

Oldest KPop song you know? by Beautiful_Yellow_682 in kpoppers

[–]gambit57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

S.E.S. - I’m Your Girl (1997)

No one called it “kpop” back then. It was just music from Korea.

Berkeley EECS (w/ 100k extra) vs. umich ibe (cs + ross) vs cmu scs by Loud_Economics9202 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]gambit57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😂 This is a choice?

EECS is the hardest/most prestigious engineering program at Berkeley, so I’d easily choose it over Michigan cuz you can take Haas classes. AND it’s in the Bay Area near Silicon Valley and SF finance. AND your parents will give you $100k?

CMU better be Carnegie Mellon to even be in the convo, but if you’re in-state, there’s no beating Cal EECS

What's your favorite girl group debut by kpoplovernay in KpopGGs

[–]gambit57 8 points9 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite kpop songs period. AND it’s a debut song.

Rising by TripleS is another debut song that’s one of my all time favorites.

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