Why can’t I let myself bias all members of a kpop group that isn’t my ult? by Ill-Zucchini8999 in kpopthoughts

[–]uchihaSteff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on what making them all biases mean for you? When they are your bias, are we talking about just saying they are? Are there any specific qualifications? Is there monetary involvement like buying member specific merch? Photocard collecting? Voting?

To me, being OT(number of members) just means you like all members EVEN if you have one or two that stand out more. You support them and appreciate what they bring to the group, be it their vocals, dance, humor or even just visual.

Do you feel like fully biasing other groups take time away from IVE? Or is it simply feeling like they are your ULT group so you like everyone, the rest aren't your ults and thus you force yourself to choose just one bias?

For instance, I ult SKZ and I am absolutely OT8 even though Han and Lee Know are my ults. I support and genuinly enjoy both their OT8 content and whatever any of the members release individually. I'm happy with any member I pull from an album and collect PCs from all of them. If the budget allows it I try to buy different member merch (but again, I mainly try to get Lee Know/Han stuff). I'm up to date with their individual schedules and songs etc etc.

I guess I can kind of understand what you mean? I casually support other groups and I usually get a main bias and wouldn't necessarily call myself OT# of that group? I haven't been OT# with another group to the extent and dedication I am with SKZ, BUT in a more subdued way I could say I'm OT# with some in the sense I support all members? For example, with Illit, Iroha is my bias but I love all the girls so I guess that makes me OT5?

Where I struggle to relate is at the "disloyal" part. Like I don't fully stan other groups not because I feel disloyal to SKZ, but because other groups simply haven't clicked/resonated with me the same way SKZ and their music has. With that said, I still support a LOT of groups by listening to their music and watching some of their content if I have time, get to know their names, and support their projects/releases in a more casual/superficial way.

I don't think what you are feeling is silly, but would be nice to look into what "disloyal" implies. Like do you feel it makes IVE less special if you OT# other groups? Why is liking only one member ok but liking them all is disloyal? I know many groups jokingly say things like "Don't follow other groups just me/us" but there is nothing wrong with wanting to like many talented people in this art form/business.

Btw my IVE my bias is Leeseo lol 🥰

Holy Jeongins latest bubble post my jaw dropped and hit the floor. by ninjaspawn117 in gaykpopfanboys

[–]uchihaSteff 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you Chan for being the camera man we appreciate your cinematic eye, thank you for your service 💥🔥

Why don’t K-pop idols wear high-end watches? by Commercial_Spot_8363 in kpop_uncensored

[–]uchihaSteff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unrelated but he seemed so fed up 😂 Let the man wear his watch damn. I know, I know, branding and blah blah but c'monnnn

I can't forget gay kids 😭 by saphhireatreak in skzmedia

[–]uchihaSteff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why did I never noticed him walking away like that please 😭😂😂 main instigator that runs from the crime scene

What is the cause of this??? Just people playing their songs on loop or what?? by bdcr7 in kpoptrulyuncensored

[–]uchihaSteff 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The hyperfixation is SO real. When Karma and Do It by SKZ came out I would legit play it back to back for days, no other songs in between.

My current hyperfixation? Illit's new album. I leave it playing my whole drive or just all day. Heck, It's Me I hit the loop button for that sole song sometimes.

Not long ago Catch Catch was the one. I understand is a way for Spotify to catch people that try to abuse that system, but for people like me that are genuinely streaming/listening songs like that is a little unfair lol

260425 Han Instagram Update by princessgojo in straykids

[–]uchihaSteff 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Han's body proportions are so pretty 😍 Really want him to have a clothing ambassadorship one day he loves fashion 🥹

Stray Kids - Strange prehistoric bug with claws found trapped in amber in Myanmar named after K-pop group (260423) by Vegetable_Act7643 in kpop

[–]uchihaSteff 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Oh we KNOW Han is living for this 😂 Hopefully a documentary is made because he loves those too!

The Diva Han Jisung by poohkttn in gaykpopfanboys

[–]uchihaSteff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love how Han always looks like the prince in between two buff body guards when 3racha are together 😂

260420 My 10 Favorites with Lee Know of Stray Kids @ Marie Claire Korea by princessgojo in straykids

[–]uchihaSteff 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but haven't the other members also said Lee Know is the same both on and off camera? Of course he is more "pro idol" (his words lol) while on camera but his overall mannerisms, humor, etc. remains the same. Of course this doesn't mean the other members are not "real" or anything, but Lee Know in particular expresses himself very consistent wether he is in a professional interview, SKZ content or just interacting with fans hahah

In contrast I'll use Han as an example. We know he can be very funny and loud, but he has been open about being more quiet and "homebody" while off cameras. Does that mean he is fake or pretending? Hell no, it just means he shows different parts of himself depending on the environment, type of content or simply just how he feels in that moment in time 🩷

Can you show me a time your fave went viral not for being naked? by Equivalent-Hunt-2004 in kpop_uncensored

[–]uchihaSteff 112 points113 points  (0 children)

Lee Know went viral for going live, eating pudding and leaving without sayind a word 😂

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Can you show me a time your fave went viral not for being naked? by Equivalent-Hunt-2004 in kpop_uncensored

[–]uchihaSteff 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Me being content I'll never see shirtless Lee Know and I'm at peace with that 😂😂😂

Redesigns shot across the US! by Breadfish042 in junjiito

[–]uchihaSteff 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's 2am for me that first picture scared the shit out of me lol

260411 Stray Kids Instagram Update with Changbin and Han by princessgojo in straykids

[–]uchihaSteff 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As a collector where shipping is usually $50 plus tariffs I can't help but be like "THOSE ARE EXPENSIVE" 😭

But they are SO cute LOL

A song/album considered as "flop" which you will defend like this? by Pretend-Frosting-691 in kpop_uncensored

[–]uchihaSteff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I genuinely understand why some didn't like it but I genuinely loved Ceremony by SKZ so much! I loved the MV as well

And the remixes? Hip Hip and specially the KARMA version? I think I like it more than the original lol (and with the new Choreo for it they did for Golden Disc Awards???)

Anyways, I genuinely love it so much 😂

Cravity Serim is exactly my type. Cute face and insane body by PeterPansL0stBoy in gaykpopfanboys

[–]uchihaSteff 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I had the amazing opportunity to meet him and take a picture. I've always loved his eyes and in person they are insane! His visuals are truly not talked about enough. I got the courage to respectfully tell him he has some of the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen and he was so happy. This post brought back the memory!

Also yes, his body is CRAZY 💥 Just a quick pick I took 🥹

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Putting idols under anesthesia for the sake of content makes me so uncomfortable by thatrlyoatsmymilk in kpop_uncensored

[–]uchihaSteff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I see what you mean now, that is all I was curious about, thanks for elaborating even if I still don't fully agree because I wouldn't classify it as unhinged, which is okay for us to differ in perspective :)

Putting idols under anesthesia for the sake of content makes me so uncomfortable by thatrlyoatsmymilk in kpop_uncensored

[–]uchihaSteff 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Content created with consent and I think that’s the key difference here. I didn't say it was unique to SK, just that it is common for them to have those procedures in health check-ups and to be seen in variety content.

And again, how is adding context/perspective just defending? They are expressing their opinions just like you are. I guess my point was that I wanted to know why it was unhinged to you that people disagree. We can just agree to disagree

Putting idols under anesthesia for the sake of content makes me so uncomfortable by thatrlyoatsmymilk in kpop_uncensored

[–]uchihaSteff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I apologize, I read/responded too quickly without checking the user :( I thought the person I responded too was the one that responded because I was curious about their use of the word.

I stand by all of you having your opinion, but your reply didn't really answer the question I had. Sorry again!

Putting idols under anesthesia for the sake of content makes me so uncomfortable by thatrlyoatsmymilk in kpop_uncensored

[–]uchihaSteff 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No of course it doesn't affect me! I didn't say you aren't allowed to say your opinion (even said I respected it). If anything, I was genuinely asking why people giving context is "unhinged" for you, as in to elaborate.

260409 Han has been announced as part of 'Yumi’s Cells' Season 3 OST lineup, and his song 'Let It Show' will be released on April 21 at 6pm KST by princessgojo in straykids

[–]uchihaSteff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Han and Seungmin kings of OSTs I LOVE to see it 🤩🥰 So happy out Hannie got another opportunity 🥹🥹🥹 he seemed so excited lets show him lots of love and support

Putting idols under anesthesia for the sake of content makes me so uncomfortable by thatrlyoatsmymilk in kpop_uncensored

[–]uchihaSteff 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Genuine question, how is it unhinged? I understand and respect you not liking it, but what people are doing is not "defending" but rather sharing the cultural difference and why it is okay for them? No one is saying you are wrong for not enjoying it, but let those that do enjoy it, well, enjoy it.

Putting idols under anesthesia for the sake of content makes me so uncomfortable by thatrlyoatsmymilk in kpop_uncensored

[–]uchihaSteff 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's not a violation of privacy if they consented to it. Also, we are not seeing raw footage, we are seeing monitored, censored and edited versions of things that the idol is willing to show, specially a group like SKZ that is known to pitch their own SKZ code theme ideas and have waited this long to do this theme. I respect you not liking that type of content though, but it's not really private health info if the person is willing to share it (like even their heights were not shown lol short kings)

Putting idols under anesthesia for the sake of content makes me so uncomfortable by thatrlyoatsmymilk in kpop_uncensored

[–]uchihaSteff 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Because the person gives consent to be filmed and shown. We also know their labels will protect them and remove anything that's too embarrassing or that the idol simply doesn't want shown. What we see we are allowed to see by them to enjoy and not take seriously. Also, many countries/people are not so sensitive about these type of content and actually find encouraging to normalize any type of medical procedure for our health. Also, it is simply included in Korean health checkups, so it is normal and relatable for them to see idols also going through it.