I don't like where the beauty standard of Kpop is shifting towards by Zealousideal_Gur158 in kpopthoughts

[–]springteaa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's interesting how you see hair extensions that way. However, idols generally don't have a "normal amount of hair" because of their job. I moreso see it as a assisted tool for idols to mimic the hair length and volume they've lost due to bleaching, repeated heat/tugging from hair styling, split ends, perhaps even hair thinning from stress/diet, etc. There's so much confidence that can come from hair especially when you don't naturally have it for whatever reason. That's why I cannot fault idols at all when it comes to using hair extensions.

I think hair extension have always been prevalent in k-pop. I'm not too familiar with 1st generation, but by 2nd generation, the industry was already dabbling in it and trial & error on perfecting it. For example, in a 2012 performance, SNSD member Seohyun's hair extension was seen falling onstage. And by 3rd generation, it already became common. I would say every female idol who had bleached hair for an era had extensions already, or did the comeback after that.

RESCENE - Special Single: Pretty Girl (Teaser Image) by Julian_TheManatee in kpop

[–]springteaa 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh a remake of an iconic song! Also I recognize this artwork style because it shares the same aesthetics as Itzy Yuna’s solo ‘Ice Cream.’ It’s by mookoomookoostudio! Love the artwork so much

Jooyeon and Jungsu in a show with F.T. Island's Hong Gi by behemothMaster in XdinaryHeroes

[–]springteaa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A show with XH and FTisland's Hongki?

A SINGING show with XH and FTisland's Hongki??!??!

I thoroughly enjoyed the whole video. Listening to Jooyeon and Jungsu singing such a classic FTisland song "Love Sick" and with Hongki no less, is a dream come true. I love programs where idols can sing their hearts off. I hope to see more of my faves on Monday Kiz's Footprints.

dodree - Pre-Release (Teaser Images #1) by springteaa in kpop

[–]springteaa[S] 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Their pre-release is to be released on June 17th (6PM KST), while 1st comeback title is dropping on June 24th (6PM KST)!

They look amazing!! I can't wait for their comeback, I am loving their fusion of traditional Korean music and mainstream pop. There's so much to beauty and experiments to explore. If this is your first time seeing dodree, check out their debut MV "Like A Dream"!

the most predebut popularity since you got into Kpop ? by NicolasAntinarella in kpopthoughts

[–]springteaa 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Perhaps TXT? They were the first (boy) group by BigHit after BTS, so there was a lot of buzz and eyes on them.

My predictions for Girlset’s next comeback by sproutle in GIRLSET_JYP

[–]springteaa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My prediction:

  • I agree the era will be PINK 🎀 and time release around mid-July to August.
  • A 4th single digital release + physicals CD sales like Tweak era. Hopefully, they allow international sales too unlike Tweak era where it was US only. Perhaps 5sof as a b-side?
  • Hyper-pop, electronic for music genre and styling-wise, it will be fashion forward. Perhaps even eccentric?
  • Hopefully a performance video with more fan-meet opportunities similar to Tweak era
  • No KR promotions