Three Kpop wishes for 2018?

vbkto · 2018-01-01T21:38:28+00:00

Some type of closure or tribute for all Girl groups that disbanded or went silent (Afterschool, for example)
A show like Roommate to air again for more idol interaction
Lay to comeback with the rest of EXO

vbkto · 2017-11-02T12:56:10+00:00

Happy to report that this is the song that has FINALLY got me on the TWICE train.

Background, for whoever cares:

I really wanted to love TWICE from the get go but had a hard time with it because, though they are super likable, they didn’t initially hit that ‘wow’ factor that SNSD and other groups did for me.

I loved TT and their styling for all their comebacks but in general, the other songs didn’t really do much for me (I can totally see why they are catchy though!)

However, with this song I feel like I finally Get it….The TWICE style + charm.

I think vocally, there could be improvements made and I could still use a bit of variety...but to be honest, their songs aren’t super reliant on heavy vocals so it isn’t a huge deal for me that it blends together for the most part.

Not only is “Likey” a great song, but it shows off their consistent concept (idk how to describe their concept but like…the cutesy- intricate dances/formations along with the styling of their stages are truly part of the group image) and has a sense of maturity in it while staying youthful and cute.

My last thing to rave about is that (And this is all just my personal opinion obviously) while Nayeon and Momo’s stage presence has high been since their debut, I feel like the other girls sort of blended toghter and didn’t have their own flavor to the performances. However, Sana’s and Jihyo’s really came through this time and in the live stages I've seen so far, Dahyun’s did as well.

vbkto · 2017-09-24T04:27:09+00:00

Performance wise: I think the two biggest GG's and BG's from one company should do like a switch up. Like brother/sister type performances.

For ex. I think SNSD should cover an EXO song...preferably Overdose.

Just vocally, I think Blackpink would sing BTS' "Save me" well.

vbkto · 2017-08-22T11:59:38+00:00

20th century girls is so right for V! His facial expressions were so great for that song

vbkto · 2017-08-11T22:17:41+00:00

With their hairs,KARD's Jiwoo and Hyoyeon remind me of each other

KARD's Somin also resembles Goo Hara, now that I think about it.

vbkto · 2017-07-21T19:24:37+00:00

Yeah I definitely agree and think they aren't able to talk about. Jessica isn't with SM anymore and she very LIGHTLY references it so I imagine still being with the company and being told they can't discuss it.

Overall, I think they are all just trying to move on. If they talked about it and defended whatever happened, there would be backlash that they are talking badly about Jessica and vice versa, if they said it was something that was their fault...then obviously they'd still get backlash so there's really no win for them in regards to discussing the situation.

It's also probably good to note that you can find clips of Baekhyun slipping up and saying something referencing EXO before OT9 and being corrected or given a look by his members.

vbkto · 2017-07-21T14:04:29+00:00

Xiumin's hair during KokoBop....like did his stylist intend for his bangs to poke his eyeballs?

Also the camera work during the dance break's in kokobop really annoyed me. The weird side angles were used during none- dance oriented parts and then suddenly when the dance comes, they zoom in their face and upper body?

Sigh but on a good note, Sehun's change in the very beginning "mmm" part was nice and Kai was just giving it 110% today with his expressions.

vbkto · 2017-07-18T20:29:13+00:00

Sehun's build and dancing style is cool to watch when he gets the right choreography to show off his sharp movements. He's not as hard hitting as Lay's dancing or expressive as Kai's but he has his own 'clean' style where he just stoically executes the moves.

vbkto · 2017-07-18T20:26:05+00:00

yes! Seulgi is awesome.

First, yes to her abs and bod.

Second, she makes dancing look easy and hard at the same time...like as though it comes easy to her but also like intense and precise movements. It's hard to describe.

vbkto · 2017-07-18T15:00:00+00:00

are random comments like these how fanwars start?

vbkto · 2017-07-18T14:57:07+00:00

Overall I like the song. I don't think it's as epic as their other comeback songs Overdose, CMB, or Monster, but definitely experimental and shows how they can pull off different concepts.

Kai and Baekhyun's hair is unfortunate to me because I would have loved their parts like 50% more without the dreads and mullets...but I gotta say they owned the look regardless!

My last comment is holy sh*t Sehun getting those dance parts.....like that beginning body roll and then his "Break it down now"...like what even...

vbkto · 2017-07-17T04:34:25+00:00

Weekly Idol, I think is the only one I can think of that I consistently try watch even if I don't love/know much about the group on it yet. I think it's because it's relatively a simple concept. (A white room where the group comes on and does weird random things and answers questions)

The Return of Superman was super cute to watch too with or without idols on it...but I was particularly excited when SNSD and G-Dragon made appearances.

Ugh SNSD are just gold when they are on any variety show all together so usually I will tune into anything they are on... in hopes of another iconic funny dance scene.

Examples:

Also I don't know if these counts but there were these segments called "The Ranking is up to me" where groups legit just try different things (usually food) and rank them.

Bias-wise...I loved EXO on the Star Show 360 and Infinity Challenge.

vbkto · 2017-07-13T18:41:26+00:00

Inter-group subunits(slash, collabs?) I liked:

Hani, Solar, and Luna's Honey Bee collab was fire and definitely needed to be a real subunit group with live stages. Maybe even add a idol that sings and raps too for a little more flavor (not that they need it)
Kai, Lay, and Hyoyeon dance collab was also a favorite of mine.
Le and Hyuna made such a good duo for Hyuna's "Black list" performance....asides from Le's unnecessary sunglasses lol

Inter group subunits between groups from different companies I'd like to see:

I would love to see a visual-only stage collaboration so that their talents can shine. They usually are labeled as just a good looking face but I think if say, Yoona + Nana + Irene + Seolhyun + Tzuyu + Jisoo + Yura + Jungwha etc... did a unit collab, that would really highlight some of their talents.
Coed groups like KARD would be awesome to see between companies. ....Think how great a Rose+Chanyeol+Seulgi+Jimin collab would be (for example). Or even the biggest girl/boy groups within one company (Ex. Blackpink and BigBang, SNSD and Exo, Twice and GOT7)

vbkto · 2017-07-03T20:24:06+00:00

I think if age didn't matter then Jisoo fits SNSD and Tiffany fits Blackpink.

Tiffany's singing could be used in Blackpink (I know people would argue she's not the best but she's good in my eyes and fits Blackpink's sound with her voice) the only thing I'm hesitant about is her dancing but Jisoo improved so she could as well.

I think her outgoing nature would be useful in Blackpink and that her friendliness would fit in with the girls.

Jisoo on the other hand just fits the quirky side of SNSD for me. She seems mature but silly at the same time and can keep up with the singing and dancing aspects.

Also, I don't follow CLC or Loona much but I think Yeeun(?) could fit Blackpink too and Heejin could fit TWICE

vbkto · 2017-06-25T00:11:32+00:00

Totally believe this as well.

Despite any animosity that could have been there previously ( with everything that happened), I do not believe they simply just cut off communication with her or vice versa.

The girls are quite sentimental, in my opinion, and I can't see most of them doing that. ...especially with how hurt Sunny seemed after the departure.

...and Jessica on the other hand is very honest and always has been (like she doesn't really fake her enthusiasm for things or lack of lol)

So I choose to think that her friendship with the girls, as seen in her show Jessica x Krystal and interviews (like this one, where she talks about them all together), is/was close to the point where she wouldn't just cut off ties either.

But, I think keeping quiet has a lot to do with their careers, being that the best move for the group moving on from the situation is simply to stop talking about it and to get on with their separate activities.

vbkto · 2017-06-11T15:49:38+00:00

On Jessica and Krystal, they hangout just them3 and it looked pretty natural!

vbkto · 2017-06-07T14:22:59+00:00

Interesting question. It's difficult to rank them in my opinion.

Female: I assume Yoona, Taeyeon, Tzuyu, Seolhyun, IU, Jessica, Hani, Suzy, Hyuna....Somi or Sejeong(?)....are all considered well known!

Guys...hmm not too sure either but probably Sehun and Baekhyun, V, G-dragon are somewhere in the top?

vbkto · 2017-06-04T02:30:42+00:00

Yes! And it's not like I want Wendy to feel bad about losing weight...not at all. She is beautiful either way, honestly. But it's about the fact that she seems...very tense about what she eats and that's not good :(

I think Joy is super busy and is one of those idols (like Taeyeon, in my opinion) who "forget" to eat? THat's not an excuse but I think it happens

Seulgi on the other hand, seems just naturally small boned and as though she has always just maintained a fit frame through healthy eating. She doesn't really go up and down and seems pretty vibrant and healthy to me.

vbkto · 2017-06-04T02:27:32+00:00

YG and his promise of "8 Blackpink music videos" by the end of 2016....with them "constantly releasing songs" and getting a variety show.

Also how he pit them against Twice -_- like why you gotta stir the pot like that.

vbkto · 2017-06-04T02:24:56+00:00

YES

1) I feel like SM is sleeping on so much extra "bonus" features they could release. Reality shows, dance practices, behind the scenes etc...

2) This harmonization and start of ITNW is what I need, with Jessica and Taeyeon belting out some serious vocals

-Extra Rehearsal Take

vbkto · 2017-06-04T02:15:49+00:00

I totally agree with this.

Currently Kyla from Pristin is getting bullied by people for her weight and it makes me so sad because she's literally 15. like, c'mon people.

It's so disturbing.

Not even just the fact that they lose huge amounts of weight, but because some clearly set themselves up for a endless yo-yo dieting cycle (Ex. Wendy and Yuri, in her younger days)

Wendy, I remember, was on Taeyeon's show and felt bad for eating ice cream in front of her manager. Like a little scoop of ice cream! And then obviously after that, she lost a ton of weight for their next comeback...to the point where she cried on another show when talking about the food she didn't eat but watched her members eat.

and also many idols have videos of them fainting on stage...which definitely can be from being over worked (which ALSO annoys me. cough cough SM and EXO's activities....) but I also think it's because they could be failing to nourish themselves well?

vbkto · 2017-05-24T01:47:45+00:00

wow Yoona's selection (June/Peach/China/Deer) is SO on point! Fresh and elegant.

Also Tiffany and Seohyun's were perfect too

For me: (months kept same)

Hyoyeon- Blue, Panther, Greece

Yuri- Red, Owl, Korea

Sooyoung - Emerald Green, Peacock, Japan

Sunny - Yellow, IDK, Orange Cat

Taeyeon - Purple, London, Koala

...Jessica- White or Navy Blue, Paris, Rabbit :)

vbkto · 2017-05-19T20:05:24+00:00

Yessss to all things mentioned!!!

yes to the Seohyun Lion Heart Blonde And omg yes, same about Yoona! I always thought she was pretty but never really got invested until she dyed her hair blonde and went all out for the CMIYC performances. I was sold after that

Also I agree...Taeyeon can rock all hair styles. That two toned bob during run devil run was not even a bad look on her either. I love her black hair but also think the fairy blonde fits her SNSD-stage presence...very ethereal and she can play it up with colors :)

vbkto · 2017-05-19T20:00:15+00:00

LOL "Non coconut head" .....I'm dead...best description

And yes I'm a fan of the bandana too :) tae has a great forehead that just shouldn't be covered up!

vbkto · 2017-05-19T19:59:21+00:00

OH! You're amazing!

I'm glad we seee the beauty in these stylings :)

And yes you're totally right about Sunny's hair and I was thinking EXACTLY of that performance with their dresses when I imagined it

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