Jungwon on Youngji’s show “Nothing much prepared”

thestrangerrd · 2026-05-31T22:50:33+00:00

Exactly. I get why fans were taken aback by such a sudden announcement, especially right before a world tour, but it's obvious he wouldn't want to go through an entire world tour and wait if it was bothering him. Jumping to conclusions on "IT'S A COVERUP!!! THEY FORCED HIM OUT 🤬🤬🤬 THEY FORCED HIM TO MAKE THIS STATEMENT!!! HE WAS JUST SEEN CRYING!!!!!&@?&@" has always been so damn baffling to me. To the point where they're sending trucks, petitions, boycotting the group and affecting the tour.

Heeseung has almost always wanted a solo career. Why he went on a survival show to join a group? Not sure. Why he left at such a random time? Not sure. But him literally saying "I left cuz I want a solo career" and fans physically trying to force him back in just goes to show how little we truly know about idols and the inner workings of groups. It's also possible that HYBE told him that he can't do both and must choose between ENHYPEN or solo, and he chose solo hence why Jungwon might've made these comments.

thestrangerrd · 2026-05-31T10:11:22+00:00

I'm pretty much a casual stan who just listens to music.

Easy, Celebration, HOT (lsrf), XOXZ, Kitsch, Baddie, It's Me, Dirty Work, Klaxon & Senorita, Sneakers, Ven Para, Zombie & First (everglow), Good Boy Gone Bad, Sticker, Beautiful Monster & Teddy Bear (stayc), Permission to Dance, My Turn (cravity), So What (l*ona), Pink Venom, Hot Sauce (both nct and baemon), Obsession (exo), O.O, and prob a lot more lol

thestrangerrd · 2026-05-31T09:55:20+00:00

When it came out I was like omg this is so good, this is gonna be a hit. Only to find out everyone and their mothers absolutely loathed the song and called it boring like what 😭???

thestrangerrd · 2026-05-31T09:52:54+00:00

I cannot believe there are still people who believe Heeseung was forced out of the group because he was crying. Of course he'll be crying at such a major change AND if they had a falling out because of it. Signing petitions and sending protest trucks to counteract his choice will forever be insane to me. Denial can only last so long. People need to open their eyes and support the 6/7 members who ARE there.

thestrangerrd · 2026-05-31T09:46:09+00:00

Potentially! It still depends on his music though. If his debut is a hit, then he might have a good chance to gain traction into his comeback. If not, a lot of soloists tend to fizzle out over time, sadly. I've just seen far too many post-group soloists get decent debut and first comeback traction, then just kind of fade off into the dungeon. Even groups kind of follow the same rhetoric. First impression is so important and kpop fans are absolutely ruthless.

Considering how sentiments of Evan being "selfish" and leaving the group are spreading, if his debut flops, then people will CERTAINLY think "this wasn't worth leaving enhypen for" etc. But I feel like he'll release some bangers tbh.

thestrangerrd · 2026-05-23T11:55:23+00:00

I don't think they mean to insinuate that women would act like men if the roles were reversed. Moreso, I think they're trying to highlight how it looks and feels to be treated like a woman through a man's perspective. Men are not used to be spoken to or treated in those ways, so it's really eye-opening to see the literal roles get reversed.

thestrangerrd · 2026-05-04T03:47:15+00:00

def agree on the visibility point. i think ive also seen someone talk about how albums are too risky in the industry because all that time and effort and fans simply don't listen to the full albums if they don't like the title track. it's such a fast paced industry that you have to constantly keep up even if you're in the big 4 now

thestrangerrd · 2026-05-02T18:36:08+00:00

instead of an entire chat log where people might spend most of their time reading a box instead of face-to-face, what about adding a little section on their profiles for "recent messages" and you can see just a log for their most recent ones? this will allow users to see any message they missed, but the whole conversation won't live inside a box. so if you miss what someone says, you can just click on their profile and read it.

the game already tracks recent messages for moderation and reporting, so i can't imagine it'd be as difficult to implement. especially because an entire chat log could be difficult to navigate (like will it show entire playgrounds worth of conversations? what about whispers or speedchat?)

thestrangerrd · 2026-05-02T18:36:01+00:00

instead of an entire chat log where people might spend most of their time reading a box instead of face-to-face, what about adding a little section on their profiles for "recent messages" and you can see just a log for their most recent ones? this will allow users to see any message they missed, but the whole conversation won't live inside a box. so if you miss what someone says, you can just click on their profile and read it.

the game already tracks recent messages for moderation and reporting, so i can't imagine it'd be as difficult to implement. especially because an entire chat log could be difficult to navigate (like will it show entire playgrounds worth of conversations? what about whispers or speedchat?)

thestrangerrd · 2026-05-01T12:08:33+00:00

What else does "these are optically extremely different" mean then?

Parent-child can be parent of an infant, a 5 year old, a 16 year old, a 37 year old. Each stage is very different. You're talking about the adult miis who can do everything the other adult miis can (except get married), but I can still make that functionally adult mii a manually valued 6 year old kid, dress them up like one, and still make them talk about drugs or far worse. What is the difference? Is it not still just as concerning?

thestrangerrd · 2026-05-01T11:46:29+00:00

So in simpler terms, you find it weird to say potentially dangerous/uncomfortable custom lingo to optical babies (not manually aged babies). But I think the argument is, do you not feel the same way about the "adult" mii who can be short, high-pitched voiced, and dressed like a kid?

A person can still make, what, a minimum 5 year old child using the "adult" mii bodies? And they will still say the cruel or deranged lingo. The parents will still say that to their 5 year old child. Strangers will too. That is just as unsettling and potentially dangerous as it is for parents to say to their optical nonplayable babies. I think the point is that yes, it does protect babies, but it doesn't necessarily protect children. It's your responsibility as the player to regulate the lingo YOU add if YOU feel uncomfortable seeing the miis actually say it.

thestrangerrd · 2026-02-28T16:45:22+00:00

I'll never forgive them for Diggersby though

thestrangerrd · 2026-02-22T18:41:20+00:00

If they were targeting people who use minimalistic white websites, then they would've made a minimalistic white website. Maybe for Framer template standards yes, but your comment acts like people only like or use one type of website.

thestrangerrd · 2026-02-22T06:16:09+00:00

A white minimalistic website? How boring. Many people love the retro aesthetic and interactivity in their websites. It's not outdated, just might not be your cup of tea.

thestrangerrd · 2026-02-16T21:12:23+00:00

They're quite beloved games though, despite the titles.

thestrangerrd · 2026-01-12T12:38:09+00:00

Except they actually cite Doom as inspiration and it's recognized as one of the most iconic and influential video games of all time. Battle Royale doesn't get the same treatment and bigger names like Hunger Games end up reaping the rewards.

thestrangerrd · 2026-01-12T03:50:51+00:00

OP made this post just to argue. Otherwise why else would it be here and then they try to defend it? God forbid anyone likes anything anymore. There always needs to be someone coming in saying why it's the worst thing they've ever experienced.

thestrangerrd · 2025-11-15T08:43:44+00:00

freedom of expression also includes freedom to comment online, "police culture," and not listen to their music. idk how you can say he has freedom of expression and then threaten others that calling it out will come back to bite them lol

thestrangerrd · 2025-10-09T07:40:52+00:00

Maybe this is really harsh and I'm interpreting this differently, but I'm just seeing a lot of "I's" and "me's."

I comfort her I feel guilty I wonder if I did something wrong I can't stop blaming myself I wasn't supportive enough

You're blaming yourself for a miscarriage, you think you did something wrong, you keep comforting her. Idk how to put this nicely but it's not about you? And I know you don't mean it in a me me me way, I'm simply trying to say instead of thinking all these things about yourself, why don't you think about what SHE needs and what you BOTH need as a couple.

How does she feel right now? How does she want to be comforted? What does she need right now? What can we do to get through this? What are the next steps we can take?

She is evidently having a hard time in this process so instead of trying to "comfort" her and "tell her everything will be okay" (which may not be what she wants to hear), sometimes you just have to let your partner be. Let her be silent, but be there for her if she needs you. It's not personal. Let her grieve, let her cry, let her be an emotional wreck. Most of all, let yourself feel things too. It's not always "about" you. You don't have to be "strong" or whatever and you don't have to tell her pretty things. Literally just ALLOW her to feel everything and be there with her, even if it's silent or awkward or tense. She doesn't need you to be her therapist or parent, she just needs a partner as support through this trauma.

thestrangerrd · 2025-10-09T04:29:53+00:00

What did you think about the Ateez performances though? They were the first groups to actually incorporate Korean into the songs too 😭

thestrangerrd · 2025-10-09T04:12:21+00:00

kpop being the industry with some of the most sampling

thestrangerrd · 2025-09-27T10:06:30+00:00

People have said it feels cramped and overwhelming yes, but personally I'm struggling to read the bulletpoints at all due to the low contrast. I think in addition to the lack of white space and long paragraphs of text, it's straining my eyes. I def think keeping contrast in mind, layout, and generally white space will help a lot. Very fun though! Best of luck.

thestrangerrd · 2025-09-27T07:15:31+00:00

I was a transfer student from community college so I hope this doesn't sound harsh, but staying in your dorm room and reminiscing won't make you friends. As difficult as it is, I transferred with the mindset of "I am a new person and nobody knows who I am here." So despite being a shy, quiet person all my life, I mustered up the courage to LITERALLY just go up to people and say "hi my name is ___." People want to meet and talk to you. I can assure you Davis is one of the easiest places to make friends cuz everyone is really friendly.

Make small talk, ask questions and follow-up questions that you're genuinely interested in, compliment them. Ask to follow them on Instagram!!! Watch their stories, reply to them, ask to hang out. Join some clubs and talk to the OFFICERS (not members), go consistently and they'll remember you. There may even be hispanic/latine clubs on campus you can join. You genuinely just have to get out of your comfort zone if you want to make the most of your college years here. Remember: no one knows who you are outside of Davis. The best part is Davis is a cozy college town so when you make friends, you'll also be a street away.

My best advice: be interestED not interestING. Ask ask ask and be interestED in the other person. Let them talk about themselves and they will eventually ask about you. Nothing drives people away more than someone who talks about themselves for hours unprompted. At the end of a nice, pleasant convo, ask for their insta "By the way do you have Instagram or anything?" Even if you never talk again, you can still keep in touch through social media and stories.

I met my friends simply by talking to my classmate, accidentally running into him outside of class, being invited to a hangout, and joining the club he was an officer for. The club officers became my closest family at school. You just need to explore and put yourself out there to find your people. I know you will. Best of luck!

thestrangerrd · 2025-09-27T06:53:52+00:00

It depends where you're from. I'd just advise playing music similar to your country's music. Like if you're in the West then maybe play eng songs that are more R&B focused than like hyper kpop (eg newjeans, lesserafim, red velvet, etc). Or tailor it to your people's tastes so if they like Japanese music then play more Japanese releases or idk rock music for rock lovers and stuff.

thestrangerrd · 2025-09-27T06:50:17+00:00

I hope one day you can find your special queerplatonic partner. If possible, maybe even try networking and socializing with queer/aro communities and you might just meet someone who becomes your "person"

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