#⠀ 𝟷𝟷𝟷⠀.⠀⠀MASTERLISTS⠀⠀︵⠀⠀★⠀⠀𓈒

[popsleaze]

⠀⠀   ⠀   ╰╮   ⠀   𝚆𝚆𝚆.   ⠀   ❙❘❙❚❙❘❙❙❚❙❘❙❙❘❙   ⠀   2ND   GENERATION   ⠀   ★   ⠀   an   introspection   in   being   broken   down   and   built   back   up   again;   do   you   recognize   yourself   in   the   mirror   ?,   eat   or   be   eaten   ─   the   snake   gets   the   first   bite,   finding   light   in   a   dark   place,   &   found   family.   ⠀   •   ⠀   the   guide   to   the sibling groups known as project   x   and   social   suicide.

trigger warnings : to be added as things are posted.

by 2012, poser records had become "too comfortable" in the eyes of COO christian jang. throughout the last seven years, the label has maintained a steady momentum within the industry. they never dropped below a specific margin but they weren't necessarily breaking through the roof either, an in-between many companies would prefer over possible failures or a rapid decline interest. some employees say this more so had something to do with the idols no longer fearing their positions like they once had as trainees and rookies. there was no one else to take their place, no one who can take their spots or replicate their dedicated fanbases who steadily kept money flowing into poser's pockets. in short ─ there was no in-house competition to keep them motivated anymore.

until october 1, 2012.

as expected, the entertainment company held their quarterly annual press conference to go over all of their future changes and plans for the next few years. nearing the end of the discussion, CEO junhyeok will reveal that poser was closing the chapter on what was dubbed their first generation of idols and were beginning to prepare for their new era of acts to follow. as a way to rile up the crowd, he brought out two trainees who were currently confirmed to be the leaders of the soon-to-become groups.

an at-the-time seventeen year old yoo iseo and fifteen year old na onjo came on stage, bowing respectfully and keeping straight faces to show how serious they were about their potential debuts. junhyeok goes on to talk about the sacrifices of their childhoods, both having trained since the ages of 10 and 9 respectfully, choosing to miss out on their youth in exchange for a career. he called them hungry; emphasizing on how they'd do whatever it takes to become the idols they dreamed about and idolized. by the end of the conference, iseo and onjo had spoke briefly on the mic to ask for the support of those watching before all three said their goodbyes, leaving the audience eager to see what poser had up their sleeves.

what followed in 2014 was the first half of their new era ─ a five member boy group by the name project x. the boys were introduced through a short mini film originally broken up into five parts then before being put altogether in an hour long special. their lore, while loose and brief, begins with the boys all being down on their luck in their apartment. with rent being due and no one having a job, they decide to do the one thing they know how: party. the first mini album sets up their reputation as "loose canons" looking to live for a good time, not a long time. yet after throwing the bash of the century, the boys go on to wreck havoc whether it's through their reckless behavior, plethora of failed relationships, or the essential get together.

shortly after that, in 2015, the second half of their plan was introduced. social suicide was the sister group of project x, having their story originate from the same timeline in the boys' lore as the four girls chose to let loose from their worries and focused on having a good time. many pointed out how the members were seen throughout each mini film and the music videos, even putting together social suicide's small film to connect the times and dates between the groups' story. unlike project x, the girls had a more broader yet specific theme of girls just being girls; how they were allowed to be just as free and reckless as their male counterparts without society judging them.

within days, both groups were breaking records set by their seniors. each release following their debuts were more experimental and fun than the last, and because they were connected, fans from both sides eagerly engaged with their content to point out details or to make theories about the dynamics within the lore. poser records even had them releasing music together on a few special singles and was speculated to produce a joint album but the idea never came to fruition.

despite the close friendship, undeniable loyalty, and quick success coming their way, project x and social suicide were beginning to lose everything behind the scenes. whether it was their sense of self, their relationships, or their credibility, it was growing clear that the sibling groups weren't as tight knit as they were marketed. but how did this happen ? where did it all start ? and who was to be held responsible for the fall of a nation phenomenon...

★ ⠀ the timeline thus far... ⠀ the masterlist.

the cohesive timeline of events for project x and social suicide.

to be added.