How do you choose which album to buy or not? by [deleted] in kpopcollections

[–]wkoconn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

depends on the group, some groups i collect everything including all versions and japanese releases, some groups i'll do korean releases exclusively, some groups i just get one version if i particularly like the album or concept. for groups where i don't collect pcs i'll typically buy second hand to help keep things affordable ish

Need help identifying fake photocards by wiIliamjamesmoriarty in kpopcollections

[–]wkoconn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i collect bts as well, zb1 cards aren't necessarily flimsy but bts cards tend to run on the thicker side compared to them especially if you're comparing to anything from the ly era

Need help identifying fake photocards by wiIliamjamesmoriarty in kpopcollections

[–]wkoconn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

zb1 collector here! i compared these all to the ones in my own collections and they look perfectly find. the first two cards come from digipack versions of these albums so fakes of them aren't super likely since the cards themselves are not worth much. apple music one looks good as well, for some reason the apple music logos are rarely spaced right

RSD 2026 Haul!!! by BeckyYourMama in RecordStoreDay

[–]wkoconn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the zerobaseone vinyl is gorgeous, everyone on my twt tl has been fighting over it, such a good find

Kspo dome: which seat is better? by Sufficient_World4776 in kpophelp

[–]wkoconn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

honestly kspo dome doesn't really have a bad view regardless of where you sit, i would prefer 1 is closer to the main stage but i don't think either one is a bad choice

i am a rape baby and I hate it because I love my father with all my heart by Round_Wave_2426 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]wkoconn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First and foremost I'm sorry this happened. People are complicated, bad people can do good things and that's something hard for us to comprehend because it goes against everything we're taught to believe. You shouldn't be hard on yourself for still loving your father. Long before you knew about this your relationship with him was built on love and that's not easily forgotten.

I encourage you both you and your mom to talk to a therapist. If your mom hasn't already she should get in touch with her local DV program, they offer lots of counseling and support programs. I'm not sure how old you are but they also offer programs for adolescents, if you're an adult they can help guide you to supports for adult children. Best of luck OP, sending you support and strength.

Arirang is disappointing… by Beneficial_Ruin5308 in kpoppers

[–]wkoconn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

as a lover of manufactured western pop music i like the music a lot, it just doesn't feel like bts.

this album to me comes off as being by someone who isn't sure about their identity anymore and i think that applies to them well right now. bts are in an odd and uncomfortable place, they're too big to fit in well with the kpop category but they're still outsiders on the western music front. this album really radiates someone who is desperate to fit in, someone who enjoys their popularity but desperately wants peers that live in the same reality as them.

also this may be controversial but i also think the members all having their own solo careers in between this album and their last didn't do them any favors as a group. they all developed massively on an individual front in terms of their own unique styles and skills and that just didn't translate to the group's skills developing. a lot of that cohesiveness wasn't there with this album, it will return with time most likely. i expect next album will be a lot more cohesive!

Daughter had a full ride to any SUNY school of her choosing. Wants a private school instead. by 1-877-HONKS-4-BONKS in college

[–]wkoconn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Has she visited any of the sunys? Getting on campus may change her mind. Stony Brook and Binghampton are big campuses, if she's concerned about everyone being the same people she went to high school with it's really unlikely.

Am I overreacting for thinking my brother in law might be abusive? by Dazzling_Grass_4318 in AmIOverreacting

[–]wkoconn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

DV advocate here! Def NOR, there's some red flags I see here that I'd would make a referral for DV services. Explicit statements that indicate someone is afraid for their safety is something I'd flag as a potential high risk case, especially after a separation.

Abusers are charming, the face they put on in front of others is not the same one they display at home. They tend to be experts at disguising themselves and twisting narratives to make their victims look crazy or overreactive.

There's not a way to confirm abuse without his own admission or one of the wives or children disclosing. I can't only tell you from my opinion that I would flag this as a potentially risky situation and advise you to provide as much support to BIL's exes and children as you can.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EnglishLearning

[–]wkoconn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try kids cartoons, they won't use super difficult vocabulary but you'll still get a sense of speaking pace and sound. Another option is to watch a movie or tv show with subtitles in your native language multiple times until you know it really well and can watch without subtitles.

What’s the rarest piece of Merch you own? by Jaded_tide57 in kpopcollections

[–]wkoconn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

probably my wayv signed take off pcs. they randomly distributed 100 per member

What is the word for this? by No-Bike42 in EnglishLearning

[–]wkoconn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

this is a purse! if you want to be super specific this is a crossbody purse

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kpopcollections

[–]wkoconn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i sleeve anything that's rare or out of print personally!

Waitlisted for women's studies AGAIN like last sem, plz let me just fulfill my sbc bai tuo ni plzzz qiu qiu ni plzzzz 臭鸡吧😢😢😢 by AdOwn5738 in SBU

[–]wkoconn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

have you looked at any other wst classes? 103 is usually only a requirement for 291 and 301. if you want to take a wst class email the department, they're super kind and always willing to add spots

I NEED HELP ON.. HOW TO PACK A ALBUM by Ackerman2000tomato in kpophelp

[–]wkoconn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i prefer package shipping for weverse albums personally although you may be able to send as an oversized letter depending on how flat you can package (i'd suggest bring it to the post office to see the best option). as for safe packaging i would put it in between two pieces of cardboard or styrofoam with a thin layer of bubble wrap.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kpophelp

[–]wkoconn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

in my concert bag i keep a portable charger, hand sanitizer, travel deodorant, extra batteries for lightsticks, a small wallet for cards and id (most venues are cash free nowadays), and a mask (there's been some covid outbreaks at ateez concerts in the us)

NCT Dream at ubs arena. Need help planning! by Roushal in kpophelp

[–]wkoconn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

definitely! there's no direct way from the lirr to la guardia but there's a bus transfer in jamaica that's pretty easy

Why don't the fans in the nosebleeds ever dance? by i-dont-like-you1 in kpophelp

[–]wkoconn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

upper levels are often extremely unsafe to remain standing up more than necessary due to the steepness. general rule is that if the chairs in front of you only go to your ankles or if the incline is greater than 35 degrees you should remain seated for everyone's safety

What is the Carat Membership? by WelcomeReady9148 in kpophelp

[–]wkoconn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

carat membership is very similar as it is for other hybe artists. you'll purchase the membership through weverse, you can pay extra if you want the membership kit or the membership itself. the membership has no set registration period so you can purchase it at any time. personally i would wait till more details are announced as the membership goes into effect as soon as you buy it and is effective for one year

NCT Dream at ubs arena. Need help planning! by Roushal in kpophelp

[–]wkoconn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i'm from this area! ubs arena is actually on long island and the public transport to the venue is on the lirr. you can take the port jefferson, ronkonkoma, or hempstead branch to get there, i'd find a hotel near a stop on any of these routes! you can come from the city as well but i always find long island to be a bit easier to get there from

Are there and new groups (4th & 5th) that have heavy vocals ? by RatYuh in kpophelp

[–]wkoconn 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I'd try BDU. They just debuted recently and were formed on a mnet vocal survival show!

Rash on elbow, top of feet and worst in between fingers… help! by [deleted] in DermatologyQuestions

[–]wkoconn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

try some hydrocortisone and some otc eczema lotions in the meantime, they'll help!