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27 minutes ago, fauxtography said:

Where can I preorder the RV mini :lakitu:

The pre-order is not open yet unfortunately (side-eyeing SM right now...)

 

Based on previous comebacks, it will probably open either later on the 7th (Tuesday) or on the 8th (Wednesday). Please anticipate.

 

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I'm the only one who find it so shocking that all these idols came back to bubble/others sns as if nothing had happened in their OWN country. They all disappeared following the mourning period (which is understandable) but as soon it was over, they're back doing their usual fan services without any words for the victims of itaewon..
 

It can’t be a cultural things right? So what’s the reason? Do they not care? 

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2 minutes ago, Adama said:

I'm the only one who find it so shocking that all these idols came back to bubble/others sns as if nothing had happened in their OWN country. They all disappeared following the mourning period (which is understandable) but as soon it was over, they're back doing their usual fan services without any words for the victims of itaewon..
 

It can’t be a cultural things right? So what’s the reason? Do they not care? 

i mean its their job... life goes on 

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2 minutes ago, getinthezone said:

i mean its their job... life goes on 

When a big tragedy happen in your country, as a public figure acting like nothing happened is very weird to me.

 

Idk I can’t see this happening in my country that’s why I asked if it is a cultural things? 
 

 

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14 minutes ago, Adama said:

I'm the only one who find it so shocking that all these idols came back to bubble/others sns as if nothing had happened in their OWN country. They all disappeared following the mourning period (which is understandable) but as soon it was over, they're back doing their usual fan services without any words for the victims of itaewon..
 

It can’t be a cultural things right? So what’s the reason? Do they not care? 

 I'd like to see them speaking up. I think the only thing related I saw was ATEEZ members donating to the victims' families... 

 

Maybe they are guided by their agencies to not any anything and avoiding controversies? I'm not sure. 

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24 minutes ago, Adama said:

I'm the only one who find it so shocking that all these idols came back to bubble/others sns as if nothing had happened in their OWN country. They all disappeared following the mourning period (which is understandable) but as soon it was over, they're back doing their usual fan services without any words for the victims of itaewon..
 

It can’t be a cultural things right? So what’s the reason? Do they not care? 

Hmmm what can they say? "Please don't go out and gather anymore"?

 

GD made a statement and got dragged for it. So it's good that the idols are staying out of it

Posted
1 minute ago, Mitsuki said:

 I'd like to see them speaking up. I think the only thing related I saw was ATEEZ members donating to the victims' families... 

 

Maybe they are guided by their agencies to not any anything and avoiding controversies? I'm not sure. 

The tragedy has become highly politicized in Korea, so it's probably why idols are steering clear of saying anything directly.

 

Plus, there's a high risk netizens would accuse them of using this tragedy for publicity, which would create a really huge scandal.

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Love red joyvet but SM should have gave us a Aespa comeback to redeem them from We dem flops 

 

imagine Aespa with the 00s teen pop bubblegum inspired brand of hyperpop, would have had us gagged :sistrens:

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Awww sweet :heart:

now give her more lines as she deserves as a lead vocalist you idiots :biblio:

 

 

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Imagine Aespa with a song like this like don’t tell me u can’t see the vision 

 

 

 

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8 minutes ago, Mitsuki said:

 I'd like to see them speaking up. I think the only thing related I saw was ATEEZ members donating to the victims' families... 

 

Maybe they are guided by their agencies to not any anything and avoiding controversies? I'm not sure. 

ATEEZ and Dreamcatcher were on tour and couldn't cancel or postponed so they got sworn at by KR Twitter.

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14 minutes ago, Mitsuki said:

 I'd like to see them speaking up. I think the only thing related I saw was ATEEZ members donating to the victims' families... 

 

Maybe they are guided by their agencies to not any anything and avoiding controversies? I'm not sure. 

It’s just a different culture where idols are discouraged to speak up to avoid any misconstruing of their words, especially because these tragedies are highly politicized in that country, whether it be the Sewol Ferry tragedy or the Itaewon one. They might be doing their parts behind the scenes or privately, but they won’t be saying much publicly. 

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9 hours ago, iByakuya said:

Hello, long time lurker here :bird:

I’m having a trip to Korea and just want to update you guys of the things that I’ve noticed in the last few days:

- NewJeans is everywhere. Their music is played everywhere I go. A lot of ads on buses and trains. Teens in the park doing covers of Hype Boy and Attention. No wonder why they are at the top right now (plus good music of course). 
- IVE also has a huge presence here. Their music is quite popular I think. A lot of Won Young ads on the street. No group banner promo though. 
- SM artists are also everywhere. Huge banners for NCT. I didn’t see any banner for aespa, but their musics are played a lot (with Black Mamba being the most played). There are goods with SM artists at the convenience stores. I think it’s a good way to promote their artists. I only found Super Junior and NCT goods though. 
- YG and JYP artists are nowhere to be found :rip: But at least I heard Shut Down being played at some stores and some Jennie CK ads. I’ve been here 3 days and haven’t seen any ad or music from JYP artists (minus Dice being played at a restaurant :clown:).  This is likely the reason why JYP and some YG artists are not popular in South Korea I guess.

I think the way the labels promoting their artists will help to increase their popularity in South Korea, which YG and JYP seem to completely fail to me :priceless:

this was such a great read thanks so much! Please keep us updated on what you observe!

 

question- how strong is IU cultural dominance overall and especially in terms of songs and CFs etc? Also any  2nd gen It girls like Suzy or Yoona, what’s their presence like? is k-Rnb really the most popular genre? 

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The fact that the same journalist that keep bringing IVE in a good light was the same one trashing Monsta X when they were negociating their contracts... I'm not mad that I.M left this agency.

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First fadpink referencing fadspa black mamba with their pink venom

 

now Red Joyvet giving nations jeans with their album cover

 

even the third gen girls agree it’s all about the 4th gen now :cm:

Posted
8 minutes ago, Zack said:

The tragedy has become highly politicized in Korea, so it's probably why idols are steering clear of saying anything directly.

 

Plus, there's a high risk netizens would accuse them of using this tragedy for publicity, which would create a really huge scandal.

 

1 minute ago, Xalric said:

ATEEZ and Dreamcatcher were on tour and couldn't cancel or postponed so they got sworn at by KR Twitter.

 

1 minute ago, Witnessed ET said:

It’s just a different culture where idols are discouraged to speak up to avoid any misconstruing of their words, especially because these tragedies are highly politicized in that country, whether it be the Sewol Ferry tragedy or the Itaewon one. They might be doing their parts behind the scenes or privately, but they won’t be saying much publicly. 

Thank you for the infos, guys. I've noticed they really avoid to be involved with their country's politics publicly. Iirc, they weren't even posting photos wearing/highlighting some colours to not being associated to any political party during elections. 

Posted
17 minutes ago, Zack said:

The tragedy has become highly politicized in Korea, so it's probably why idols are steering clear of saying anything directly.

To some the national period of mourning with everything fun shutdown was starting to feel like a new round of covid restrictions and people were like not this again.  And a dead body is supposed to be in the ground/out of the crematory in at most 3 days, so why is this taking 7 days?  And why are people celebrating Halloween?  And what kind of people are going to Itewon to hang out with druggie foreigners?  And those Itewon district officials that allowed the situation to become this dangerous, what's their party affiliation?  We can't have that party in our district!

 

Nevermind.

 

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I swear if SM gives red velvet another zimzalabim………

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2 minutes ago, BowWow said:

I swear if SM gives red velvet another zimzalabim………

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The chances are way too low for them being able to recreate their magnum

opus. One can only dream. :monkey:

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Posted
21 minutes ago, Xalric said:

ATEEZ and Dreamcatcher were on tour and couldn't cancel or postponed so they got sworn at by KR Twitter.

At least nobody swore at Hi-L for continuing their activities in Japan.

 

 

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41 minutes ago, Mitsuki said:

 I'd like to see them speaking up. I think the only thing related I saw was ATEEZ members donating to the victims' families... 

 

Maybe they are guided by their agencies to not any anything and avoiding controversies? I'm not sure. 

Not necessarily speak up about the situation in detail. 
But at least, I expected them to have a small message for the victims… It’s just so unusual to me. 
 

34 minutes ago, Sept said:

Hmmm what can they say? "Please don't go out and gather anymore"?

 

GD made a statement and got dragged for it. So it's good that the idols are staying out of it

wdym what can they say? Idk something like RIP to the victims. 

 

 

31 minutes ago, Zack said:

The tragedy has become highly politicized in Korea, so it's probably why idols are steering clear of saying anything directly.

 

Plus, there's a high risk netizens would accuse them of using this tragedy for publicity, which would create a really huge scandal.

Really?? To the point that they can’t even send a RIP? 
 

So Everything is really controlled in SK. The fact that they can’t even send a small  condolence message… 

Posted
1 hour ago, Adama said:

I'm the only one who find it so shocking that all these idols came back to bubble/others sns as if nothing had happened in their OWN country. They all disappeared following the mourning period (which is understandable) but as soon it was over, they're back doing their usual fan services without any words for the victims of itaewon..
 

It can’t be a cultural things right? So what’s the reason? Do they not care? 

Taeyeon sent her condolences

 


I also saw Jessi and KARD members posting on their Instagram stories. 

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Posted
54 minutes ago, BowWow said:

Imagine Aespa with a song like this like don’t tell me u can’t see the vision 

 

 

 

no cause that would be such a serve

I really hope they will continue going into the hyperpop-ish experimental direction they had with Savage instead of Girls' basic EDM girlcrush

Girls is a good song too but in comparison with SOTYavage it's just.. bland and lifeless idk

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