#2018 stage 1 week 5

[overwatch-1eague]

2018 (Inaugural Season)

Stage 1, Week 5, Day 4

Match 3 - Florida Mayhem vs Philadelphia Fusion

[stay-dazed]

a simple stray kids guide (for baby stays) ✨

overview: stray kids, or skz for short, is an 8-member korean boy band that debuted on march 25th, 2018 under jype ent. they were formed through a survival show in 2017 with originally 9 members, but one member left the group a year after debut for unknown reasons. there are three subunits to the group: 3racha the rap/producer unit, danceracha the dance unit, and vocalracha the vocal unit. of course, though, all of them do a bit of everything.

stray kids were considered an “experimental group” since the leader of the group was tasked with choosing all the members himself, and coming up with the name, logo, and fandom name of the group. as a group, they produced all their own music as well. they were relatively small for a while but by the time they released their song god’s menu, they were growing in popularity.

now stray kids have had many accomplishments, including: performing at lollapalooza twice, being the first k-pop group invited to the met gala, becoming ambassadors for brands like versace and gucci, winning around 80+ awards, and producing an ost for the deadpool movie. they've also recently set a guinness world record for the first ever group to have #1 albums 5 times in a row over the course of only 8 months!

while they are incredibly talented and successful celebrities, they’re also very down to earth, and very connected with their fanbase. they’ve shown openness and vulnerability with their fans by releasing songs with serious topic matters, crying on stage, and talking about their emotions/experiences. personally, they’re the only band i’ve ever seen who feel genuine love for their fanbase.

name: chan bahng

english name: christopher

stage name: bangchan, cb97 in 3racha

age: 27 (october 3rd, 1997)

nationality: australian-korean

languages: english, korean

positions: leader, producer in 3racha, dancer, rapper, vocalist

skzoo: wolfchan

instagram: gnabnahc

basics: chan was born in korea, but moved to australia when he was about 3 or 4 years old. he remained there with his two younger siblings, hannah and lucas, and their cavalier king charles mix named berry, until he was 13 when he went back to korea to become a k-pop trainee. he trained for about 7 years until he was finally able to debut as stray kids’ leader. chan is very reliable as the leader and dad of the group, but he’s also australian, so he adds to the chaos very well.

fun facts: chan has hypermobile arms and legs, and can turn his hand 360°. he sometimes wears wrist and knee braces due to overextension. chan won many medals in swimming growing up and could’ve gone into that career. along with that, he’s also good in many other sports like soccer and track. chan's hair is naturally curly!

name: minho lee

english name: rhino (yes i’m serious)

stage name: leeknow

age: 26 (october 25th, 1998)

nationality: korean

languages: korean and basic english

positions: lead dancer in danceracha, vocalist, rapper

skzoo: leebit

instagram: t.leeknowsaurus

basics: minho was born and raised in korea as an only child, aside from his cat siblings soonie, doongie, and dori. he moved out of his parents’ home at a fairly young age in order to be closer to his university, where he was said to have studied dance and comp-sci, as well as worked as a waiter for some time. he was called in to train under jype in 2017 and he ended up passing the dance test in only 2 weeks, the shortest period among jype trainees. minho is considered to be a “tsundere” since he’s very blunt, loud, and a bit rough generally, but is very kind and caring inside.

fun facts: minho toured in japan with bts as a backup dancer when he was in highschool. minho has acrophobia, the severe fear of heights, and he cannot swim. minho is well-trained in taekwondo, boxing, and bodyguard martial arts. minho said that the reason he isn’t comfortable showing his abs like some other members do is because he has a scar on his stomach from a surgery he had as a child.

name: changbin seo

english name: lewis

stage name: spearB in 3racha

age: 25 (august 11th, 1999)

nationality: korean

languages: korean and intermediate english

positions: producer in 3racha, main rapper, vocalist, dancer

skzoo: dwaekki (pig-rabbit)

instagram: jutdwae

basics: changbin was born and raised in korea, along with his older sister, in a fairly wealthy family. he originally joined jype as a trainee at age 17 to debut as a vocalist, but was convinced to debut as a rapper by a counselor. unfortunately i don’t know much about changbin’s trainee days, other than he trained for about 2 years, and he was part of 3racha who uploaded their first rap song on soundcloud in 2017. changbin is a pretty silly and loud person, but has been described by his members as someone they can approach and who will notice/remember the smallest things about them.

fun facts: changbin prefers plants as he’s allergic to both cats and dogs. changbin is a blackbelt in taekwondo, and he named his own pecs "jut" and "dwae". changbin has said he would like to own his own gym or be a tattoo artist. changbin is the shortest member at 5 '6. changbin was named the fastest male rapper in the k-pop industry with 11 korean syllables per second, i believe.

name: hyunjin hwang

english name: sam

age: 24 (march 20th, 2000)

nationality: korean

languages: korean and advanced english

positions: dancer in danceracha, vocalist, rapper

skzoo: jiniret

instagram: hynjinnnn

basics: hyunjin was born and raised in korea as an only child, along with his long-haired chihuahua, kkami. he was approached by two k-pop company scouts at a young age, one of which while he was out shopping with his mom. and, of course, he chose jype. he trained as a dancer, and admitted he had hated dancing at first due to the emotional toll it took on him, but now he says dance is like another language he can speak. unlike minho, he attended university online, all during his busy career as an idol. hyunjin is introverted, but very silly and dramatic at the same time.

fun facts: hyunjin has a fear of sudden loud noises, like balloons popping. hyunjin is the tallest member at 5 '11. hyunjin was going to be an interior designer before he became an idol. hyunjin is an artist in multiple forms of media, but he’s most interested in sketching and painting. hyunjin had a live called “counseling center” where he would read his fans’ comments and give them advice/encouragement. hyunjin once broke his hand and now he can't really bend his right pinky finger.

name: jisung han

english name: peter

stage name: han, and j.one in 3racha

age: 24 (september 14th, 2000)

nationality: korean

languages: korean and advanced english

positions: producer in 3racha, rapper, dancer, vocalist

skzoo: han quokka

instagram: _doolsetnet

basics: jisung was born in korea like his older brother. his family moved to malaysia when he was about 8, where they stayed for a while before coming back to korea. his parents weren’t particularly supportive of his desire to become a trainee at first, but they made a deal with him that if he could be accepted into a company before a certain amount of time, they’d let him continue. if not, he’d have to go back to school to get another job. luckily he made it into jype, and became chan’s very first member of choice. like hyunjin, jisung is an introvert, but he’s very loud and energetic at the same time.

fun facts: jisung started learning english in malaysia, which may be why his accent when speaking english is faintly british. jisung has been open with his fans about his struggles with social anxiety and depression. he also supposedly has trypophobia, the fear of clusters of holes, but that isn’t proven. jisung has a bichon frise named bbama. jisung and hyunjin were the real enemies to besties.

name: yongbok lee

english name: felix

age: 24 (september 15th, 2000)

nationality: australian-korean

languages: korean, english, basic french

positions: dancer in danceracha, vocalist, rapper

skzoo: bokkari

instagram: yong.lixx

basics: felix was born and raised in sydney, australia, with his older sister raechel and his younger sister olivia. he was 17 when he moved to korea to become a trainee at jype, where he studied korean at the same time, as his parents didn’t raise him to speak the language very much. it’s been said by chan that he was particularly hard on felix during their time before debut because he saw potential in him, and he wanted him to do his best to succeed. felix is known as the sunshine of the group, for the fact that he’s incredibly sweet and happy.

fun facts: felix debuted his runway model career at a louis vuitton fashion show. felix is a 3rd degree black belt in taekwondo, which he won 63 medals in over the course of 12 years. felix has a very deep voice that doesn’t match his face, and he will occasionally make his own asmr content. felix has volunteered in laos with/become an ambassador for unicef. felix is so afraid of scary things, he’s admitted to reading his bible after watching a horror movie. felix cries easily.

name: seungmin kim

english name: sky

age: 24 (september 22nd, 2000)

nationality: korean

languages: korean and advanced english

positions: lead vocalist in vocalracha, dancer, rapper

skzoo: puppym

instagram: miniverse.___

basics: seungmin was born and raised in korea, along with his older sister. he moved to LA as a child for only about 3 months, but that’s where he started his study in english and where he got his english name from a teacher. he trained for one year after winning 2nd place in jype’s 13th open audition, before debuting with stray kids. seungmin is basically an ambivert (it’s not conclusive if he’s introverted or extroverted), and tends to playfully bully his members. he can be pretty random and silly.

fun facts: seungmin wanted to be a baseball player before becoming an idol, and he actually pitched a strike at a game for the second time recently (the first time he was about 9 years old). seungmin was into boxing, although i’m not sure if he is anymore. seungmin and felix have a live called “cat puppy school” where they just mess up recipes constantly. seungmin is the only idol i’ve seen that seems to have autistic traits, from my own autistic prospective. i’m not diagnosing him of course!

name: jeongin yang

english name: bobby (i refuse to call anyone under the age of 60 bob)

stage name: i.n

age: 24 (february 8th, 2001)

nationality: korean

languages: korean and intermediate english

positions: vocalist in vocalracha, dancer, rapper, maknae

skzoo: foxi.ny

instagram: i.2.n.8

basics: jeongin was born and raised in busan, korea, along with his older brother who’s in the military, and his little brother yoon. he was a trainee for about 2 years, and was only 17 when they officially debuted. he bonded especially with hyunjin, who basically took him under his wing at the time. jeongin is introverted, but follows his hyungs’ lead into chaos. he’s very clumsy, and he’s known as the spoiled maknae. the “baby bread” of the group.

fun facts: jeongin wanted to be a kindergarten teacher, social worker, or priest before becoming an idol. jeongin has a more nasally voice, so he’s particularly good at the trot singing style. jeongin has claimed he was a naughty child, running away from home and laying down in the middle of stores when he couldn’t get what he wanted. jeongin is incredibly good with fashion, so his members come to him for advice, and he often posts ootd’s on his instagram.

[avaf00rd]

With my best friend

Caitlin Foord x Reader

Warnings : slight mention of anxiety, break up

Summary : in which lifelong Best friends slowly come to senses about their close connection to their number one person.

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2011

“hi I’m y/n” you said to a shorter girl who looked just as nervous as you.

“Yeah I know. They said your name before”

“Oh yeah of course” you said pulling your hand away as you had it out to shake. Pretty formal for 17 year olds. She then grabbed your hand from my side back up again and shook it “Caitlin”

You smiled as you both focused you attention onto the information evening of the Matilda’s new squad members.

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2011

“Caitlin you did it I flipping knew it!” You squealed to your roommate. She was starting for Australia, for the first time of her career and you couldn’t have been prouder.

“And I get to start with you!” She squealed as you both jumped around your hotel room.

You two were both in New Zealand when you were called about you both starting together. You made your debut last week, coming on in the last 5 minutes. But Caitlin would make her debut starting.

The game the next day: you managed to receive a pass from Clare as you ran up the field. You felt no one too close on you but you spotted Caitlin completely open just close enough to the goal, possibly not even close enough to you. You still passed to her just near the goal, a pretty impressive pass, as she sent a header straight into the back of the net. Slipping just past the keepers hands. She yelled in excitement as you jumped straight into your best friends arms.

“You did it cait!” You screamed holding her face in your hands before the rest of your Australian teammates jumped onto the two of you, causing you to collapse.

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2020 (quite the time jump ngl)

“Hey you” you felt arms wrap around your sweaty neck. It was your girlfriend Ona. You had just beaten her Spanish team 2-1 in your match tonight. You celebrated with your respected team after your win while ona had a chat with hers. After signing shirts and posters and doing your laps around the stadium. You were standing around with Macca, Caitlin and Alanna before your girlfriend greeted all of you.

You turned around to give her a big hug, wrapping your arms tightly around her neck. “Proud of you” she whispered as she kissed your cheek.

“Even more proud of you”

She smiled at you before you both turned back around to your three best friends “hey guys” ona said before hugging all of them.

Caitlin’s POV

Ona seemed brilliant for y/n. I don’t see her smile that much than when she’s with her. But there’s just something about her, something sour that turns me off about when she’s with y/n.

I hugged her lightly, smiling. Knowing how much this meant for y/n. Seeing us get along with her. I’ve seen Ona put stress on y/n, it’s from the long distance. Some nights in our hotel room she has been teary about how difficult it gets. I think it’s that that is bugging me.

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2021

“So fucking stupid” y/n sobbed into Alannas arms as we were in her hotel room. At another camp.

The long distance no longer worked for ona and my best friend. “Like it’s like all that trying and effort for the long distance wasn’t even worth it!” She exclaimed into Alan as shoulder.

“Oh Sweet Girl it was I promise it was” alanna soothed to her.

I did feel terrible. The couple had been together since when they met at Barca in 2018. And everyone loved them together. My heart ached at y/ns state. Soaking Alannas top, while Mac ran her hands through her hair. I said some words to her as I sat close to her.

After about 4 hours of room service, and 2 marvel movies. Y/n and me saw the other two girls out. As I shut the door, y/n pulled me close into a bone crushing hug. I wrapped my arms around her torso.

“Thank you for that. Love you” she said before pulling away and hopping into the shower.

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July 2021

Y/n’s pov

I gripped tightly onto Caitlin’s hand as the plane went through multiple stages of turbulence over the last hour. For the past 10 years, you had always held her hands during bumpy travel together. It just soothed your plane anxiety.

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The final whistle blew as you fell to your knees. Hands covering your face. It was the semi finals, you had made it. And you went down 1-0 to Sweden. Tears slowly tried to fall out of your eyes. As you quickly brushed them away. Once finding yourself again moments later and standing up. You hugged some of the Swedish girls and then embraced Sam in a tight hug. Both showing how proud of each other you were. When in Sam’s arms, you looked over her shoulder to find your best friend standing by herself looking up to the sky in disbelief. You let yourself out of Sam’s arms before smiling at her then jogging over to Caitlin. She didn’t notice you at first as you pulled her towards you to giver her a huge hugger. Her head hung low on your shoulder, “I’m proud of you. And for that goal” you whispered.

“Thanks” she said holding you tighter. It was slightly disappointing. You were so close to reaching that gold medal, but just slipped before the last step.

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The very short plane back to London was soothing. A smooth trip with sleepy girls. So it was very relaxing. Caitlin very quickly fell asleep in her seat next to you. She slept with her mouth hung open which made you giggle. You quickly snapped a photo before posting it to your close friends instagram story. You found yourself in your camera roll looking at the photo just taken. Then the suggestions of Caitlin box came up under the photo. You clicked on it as the photos app took you to all of the photos of you and Caitlin. From as long as you remembered. You smiled remembering the memories. She really has been the glue to your whole life.

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A/N

Ok so there is no romance between Caitlin and reader in this. But there be part 2 super soon so hold your nickers.

Luv yall💗💗

[hunieday]

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[simshousewindsor]

By Shon Gableton | Published by SNN

EASTON, Windenburg (SNN) - - The 2025 Championships Brambledon ended on Sunday after a riveting set of finals inside Felix Court. The two-week long Grand Slam saw the sims world's top tennis stars descend on Easton, boosting the economy by §11m.

The All Windenburg Club, which unveiled massive renovations in 2021, that saw Felix Court get a much-needed facelift and new retractable roof, unveiled even more renovations ahead of this years games - adding four more courts and retractable bleacher seats on the outer courts. The renovations were part of a five year plan made by club owners and backed by the Crown, who are royal patrons.

Naomi Osimka claimed her sixth career grand slam women's singles title, and second Brambledon on Saturday, coming from behind to defeat world No. 5, Ira Badova, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in a thrilling Brambledon women’s final.

Osimka, who won the 2023 title, took out the defending champion, Maryna Andrenka, in a straight sets semi-final. In addition to her second Brambledon, she also has three Americreek Open titles and one O.S. Open title.

Badova won the 2024 and 2025 O.S. Open women's singles title - the first Oasis Springs woman to do so since Camila Ramirez in 1983.

It looked in the early stages as if Osimka would be thwarted, as if Badova would have too much for her opponent after a combination of supreme serves and some well-placed drop shots ensured she took an early lead.

But, having broken Osimka twice and finding herself 4-1 and 40-0 up, Badova suddenly began struggling with her serve in the windy conditions on Felix Court. Five consecutive points for Osimka, two of which came from Badova’s double faults, meant the Mt Komorebian was back in the contest.

The final blow came when Badova was issued a point penalty for racket abuse early in the third set. In the final game, the Mt Komorebian survived a break point and, after Badova’s backhand return dropped wide, secured her sixth grand slam singles title, and second Brambledon.

The Queen Mother attended both the women's and gentlemen's singles finals, handing out trophies to the players as patron.

The Queen Mother often wears Brambledon's official colors, green, yellow and purple, when attending the tournament. For the women's final this year, she chose emerald green. Wearing the Honey Coat Dress by @theroyalsims, Her Majesty presented Osimka with her second Brambledon.

In the race for women's Grand Slam singles titles, Osimka now leads the pack amongst active players with six. Windenburg native, Serena Wilson retired from the sport in 2023 with a whopping twenty-three major single's titles, the most in the open era.

The Countess of Boykins joined Her Majesty on Sunday for the gentlemen's singles final. The pair walked in together and were seen happily chatting throughout the match.

The Countess, who is also an avid tennis fan, has attended many Brambledon matches throughout the years.

Her Royal Highness famously attended the 2018 gentlemen's singles finals when a fan yelled out to the princess, in the middle of a tense third set, asking for her hand in marriage. The laughter broke a tense moment on court between Rafa Nastal and Roger Felder, who were competing for their 13th and 14th grand slam singles title, respectively. Felder would go on to win the title, thanking the mid-match proposal for giving him the push "and laughter" to keep going.

The princess declined the proposal.

The 2025 gentlemen's singles finals saw world No. 1, Zen Miller, mount an extraordinary comeback to also defend his title, defeating world No. 3 Novak Markovik 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2). Miller lost in the recent 2024 OS Open singles final to Rafa Nastal.

Markovik, who has won this title seven times, was hoping to reclaim some of his former glory but was no match for Millers defense of the baseline. In the longest final in tournament history, the Windenburgian demonstrated incredible resolve to fend off three championship points for Markovik in the fourth set and somehow go on to win in a fifth-set tiebreaker, the first ever time that any man has pulled off such a feat at Brambledon, according to broadcaster SNN Sports.

Markovik struggled after winning the first set, often losing his balance and ending points quickly in the net.

The pair have battled for slams over the last two years, though Markovik says Nastal (who is retiring this year) and Felder (who retired in 2023) are his biggest rivals.

Miller lost in the 2023 Americreek Open semis to Markovik, as well as the 2024 Americreek Open final. Miller redeemed himself by winning Gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Oasis Springs, defeated Markovik, who had beat him two weeks prior in the Americreek Open final.

But the world No. 1 has never won any of them quite like this. Even the endless parade of records this match set doesn’t quite do justice to the remarkable tennis on display.

The Queen Mother is said to have joked that Miller "should hit more backhands down the line," indicating her engagement with the tournament's events, including this historic match.

Continuing her emerald green theme, Her Majesty wore the Beloved Coat to the gentlemen's final. In 2023, she chose mint green for her appearances at both the gentlemen and women's finals. In 2024, she chose yellow, both nods to the club's colors. Her Majesty also wears a purple and green bow pin, further signifying her connection to the All Windenburgs Lawn Tennis Club.

Miller broke a Brambledon record last year by becoming the first Windenburgian to win back-to-back Brambledon's since Buddy Harris in 1937. With his win this year, he now leads the pack as the most successful Windenburg gentlemen's Brambledon winner.

Miller has now won his fifth major title at the age of 22 years, and against one of the greatest of all times.

The 2025 Championships Brambledon was a massive success for the city, and the sims of Windenburg.

[samuiattorney]

Thailand SMART Visa

Thailand’s SMART Visa is a specialized long-term visa designed to attract highly skilled professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, and startup founders to contribute to the country’s economic growth in targeted industries. Unlike standard work visas, the SMART Visa offers 4-year residency, work authorization without a separate permit, and fast-tracked immigration processing.

This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the SMART Visa, including eligibility criteria, benefits, application process, and strategic considerations for applicants.

2. Legal Framework & Objectives

The SMART Visa was introduced in 2018 under the Thailand 4.0 economic policy, managed by:

Board of Investment (BOI)

Ministry of Labour

Immigration Bureau

Key Goals:

✔ Boost Thailand’s tech and innovation sectors ✔ Attract foreign talent in priority industries ✔ Simplify bureaucracy for skilled expatriates

3. SMART Visa Categories & Eligibility

A. SMART-T (Experts & Professionals)

For: Highly skilled professionals in S&T, engineering, finance, medicine, or digital industries. Requirements:

Minimum THB 200,000/month salary (or industry-justified equivalent).

5+ years of experience in a specialized field.

Employment with a Thai entity in a BOI-promoted sector.

B. SMART-I (Investors)

For: Investors in Thai startups, venture capital, or BOI-approved businesses. Requirements:

Minimum THB 20M investment in a Thai company.

Must hold equity or directorship in the business.

C. SMART-E (Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders)

For: Founders of tech startups, R&D firms, or innovative enterprises. Requirements:

Registered business in Thailand (or planning to register).

Endorsement from a Thai incubator/accelerator (if a startup).

Minimum THB 600,000 capital for new businesses.

D. SMART-S (Executives & Senior Specialists)

For: C-suite executives or specialists in large corporations. Requirements:

THB 200,000+/month salary.

Leadership role in a BOI-promoted or Thai-listed company.

4. Key Benefits of the SMART Visa

A. Long-Term Residency (Up to 4 Years)

Renewable without needing to leave Thailand.

B. No Work Permit Required

Unlike standard visas, SMART holders can work immediately.

C. Fast-Track Immigration Processing

90-day reporting waived (only annual check-ins required).

Dedicated SMART Visa immigration counters at airports.

D. Family Privileges

Spouse & children eligible for dependent visas.

Spouse allowed to work without a separate permit.

E. Tax & Investment Incentives

Reduced personal income tax rates (in some cases).

BOI corporate tax holidays for eligible businesses.

5. Application Process & Required Documents

Step 1: Determine Eligibility & Category

Confirm alignment with BOI’s 10 Targeted Industries (e.g., biotech, automation, digital).

Step 2: Secure Employer/Investor Endorsement

Company must be BOI-approved (for SMART-T/S) or registered with DEPA (for startups).

Step 3: Submit Application to BOI or Thai Embassy

Required Documents: ✔ Passport (valid 6+ months) ✔ Employment/Investment Proof ✔ Academic & Professional Certifications ✔ Business Plan (for SMART-E) ✔ Health Insurance (USD 100K coverage)

Step 4: Approval & Visa Issuance

Processing time: 3-8 weeks.

Initial 1-year visa, convertible to 4 years upon extension.

6. Common Challenges & Pitfalls

A. Strict Industry & Salary Requirements

Not all professions qualify (e.g., marketing, general management often excluded).

B. High Financial Thresholds

THB 200K/month salary or THB 20M investment may be prohibitive.

C. Limited Startup Acceptance

Early-stage startups without funding/incubator backing may struggle.

7. Strategic Considerations

A. Ideal Candidates for a SMART Visa

Tech professionals in AI, IoT, or biotech.

VC investors in Thai startups.

Expansion-stage entrepreneurs with traction.

B. Alternatives if Ineligible

LTR Visa (for wealthy retirees/professionals).

Elite Visa (5-20 years, no work rights).

C. Future Policy Trends

Possible expansion to more industries.

Tax incentives for remote workers (under discussion).

8. Conclusion

The SMART Visa is Thailand’s most advanced visa for high-value expatriates, offering unparalleled residency and work benefits. However, its strict eligibility criteria make it accessible only to a select group.

For qualified applicants, the SMART Visa provides: ✅ Long-term stability (4-year stay). ✅ Seamless work authorization. ✅ Family inclusion with work rights.

Before applying, consult the BOI or an immigration specialist to confirm eligibility and optimize the process.

[dojae-huh]

This week with Doyoung

What a week, huh? Like it was yesterday when I received many messages asking "When, when will neos get their solos?!", and now we are witnessing the rise of a Korean younger brother. I joined the fandom in April of 2018, however, thanks to ShowChampion and early bts videos (and I watched a lot) it feels like I has known Doyoung from the beginning, the embrio stage, heh.

250618 - Wednesday, "Memory" 1st Win on ShowChampion.

Doyoung didn't perform on this programme, and wasn't present when he received the trophy. He thanked fans on bubble and sent a selfie.

250619 - Thirsday, fanmeet.

250620 - Friday, "Memory" 2nd Win on Music Bank. The acceptance speech (subbed). Encore (spoiler: he cried and went into the audience).

Doyoung's gratitude speech, where he acknowledged how fans spent their time and money on voting, as well as his crying on a music show 10 years after debut, became a hot topic on Korean socmed. Many non-fans expressed their wish for their own biases to be this thoughtful. Idols also were touched.

Doyoung after the show: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

250621 - Saturday, "Memory" 3d Win on Music Core. Translation of the acceptance speech. Encore (spoiler: he did zoomies, got a ribbon and a cake from the show staff). Bubble message.

Doyoung's fans put out a real effort and invested in Korean charts (downloads) and live voting, thus compensating for low YT views (not a big factor on most programmes anyway). Therefore, he won several times despite the pessimists like me who thought the competition was too severe. It seems like success in digitals was the deciding factor. It's not only because of fans, Do's songs were used a lot for background music on socmed, which Circle also counts. (Scores)

Show champion: Doyoung vs Seventeen

Mubank: Doyoung vs Ateez

Mucore: Doyoung vs IU

Ending fairy.

Staff and songwriters congratulated Doyoung on his wins. Kim Kwang Jin is a million-seller singer himself. He addressed Do informaly, but there is no trace of them meeting publicly or working together. When and where did they cross? Doyoung just appears and gains hyungs instantly, heh.

Of course, neos and bae congratulated as well.

250621 - Seoul Music Awards, Doyoung took Best Solo (for "Youth") and Bonsaeng.

Yes, Doyoung had to wake up early for Music Core (and the day before for Music Show), and in the evening he was flying on a swing, opening an award ceremony with 3 songs. He seldom gets noticeable eyebags, but this time they were prominent...

Doyoung sang two of his own songs and one cover. The prompter died on stage. Not remembering the lyrics for the song he was covering, Doyoung had to come up with his own on spot. Not everyone even noticed the change. Koreans later praised Doyoung for his ability to think of sentences that were grammatically correct and fit the rythm and flow of the song. There weren't that many NCTzens in the audience, but the fanchant was still heard.

This angry Doyoung pointing at the broken prompter need to become a meme. This is the true Dongyoung behind his pleasing image. This moment with the lyrics substitution, Do's professionalism, also did rounds on socmed.

Doyoung, who is "afraid of heights" but repeatedly flies on constructions without a safety belt and not holding onto the bars for support.

On SMA bunny was asked to sing a bit of a song he didn't know well, he did but ended with "I can't remember the lyrics".

NCT Wish was present on the ceremony (won 2 awards). Do asked Sakuya and Ryo to sit beside him. Riku and Sion out finger ears and head around his head, when he as interviewed. It was Jaehee's birthday time, so Riku and Doyoung lifted him, holding Wish trophies, up during the farewell.

Sakuya in awe of his hyung, Jaehee singing alone.

250622 - "Memory" won Hot Stage on Inkigayo.

Maybe due to the wins, NCT twitter admin flooded the feed with bts pictures of Doyoung from his photoshoots. (check posts for June 20-22)

250622 - Although Doyoung told fans to rest on his post-promotional message, and that he will try and follow his own advice as well, he had another fanmeet on Sunday, where he happily scolded fans for filming him during him rummaging through cosplay supplies. Rocker Do, painter Do, nekoboy Do, tracksuit Do, angel Do.

In short, Doyoung was on fire the whole week! Applause.

[foxes-that-run]

Haylor dates by month

Timelines: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

January

1- 2013 - Arrive in Virgin Islands

1- 2014 - Say don't go written

1- 2016 - Yacghtgate, OOTW Video

1- 2021 - Treat people with kindness Music Video

1- 2024 - 17 HS leaks, Guess I'm Alright, One and Only

3 - 2013 - Taylors hair pinned up in a Virgin Islands Restaurant

4 - 2013 - Blue dress on a boat

5 - 2017 - Lately Leak recorded

6 - 2015 - Taylor Clear Blue water post, possible break up

6 - 2016 - Harry Rain on window post

6 - 2024 - HS Lately Leaked

9 - 2021 - Treat People with Kindness single released

11 - 2018 - End Game Released

11 - 2021 - No Body No Crime released

13 - 2017 - DWOHT written

13 - 2018 - Fine Line written these 2 weeks

15 - 2013 - 1D trip to Ghana

15 - 2015 - Seen together at a birthday, Serendipity

15 - 2024 - Too Much Sauce leaks

17 - 2015 - Taylor posts Temper Trap Lyrics on stove

18 - 2016 - Out of the Woods released as single

18 - 2021 - Coney Island released as Single

19- 2014 - Harry Silver Spoon and Bible tattoo, Things I can't covered.

20 - 2015 - Taylor Hawaii with Haim Sisters

21 - 2012 - Taylor 'Holidays' in London, 1D UK dates

21 - 2014 - I know places written.

22 - 2013 - Harry's Butterfly and Handshake Tattoos

23 - 2016 - New Romantics released as Single

25 - 2011 - One Directions first trip to Los Angeles

26 - 2013 - both at NRG awards, Cannes Sunset situation.

26 - 2023 - Little Freak added to LOT Tour set

27 -2012 - 1D and Taylor fly from London to LA separately

27 - 2020 - The Man

27 - 2023 - Satellite MV concert filmed, Lavender Haze MV

29 - 2023 - Medicine played LOT first time since 2018

31 - 2020 - Miss Americana Released

February

1 - 2012 - One direction and Taylor seen in LA, neither seen for a week after.

1 - 2013 - Harry messy £5k tab party, Taylor in London not there.

1 - 2015 - Harry's 21st Birthday, Taylor in Nashville

1 - 2016 - Harry's feeling 22 tweet

1- 2017 - Taylor posted IDWLF lipsync and Rose ring maybe seen

9 - 2014 - Clean written

9 - 2015 - Style released

13 - 2015 - Style Music Video

14 - 2014 - Taylor posted "there's nothing like real love"

14 - 2015 - Two Ghosts written this week

14- 2020 - Harry - Radio 2 Two Ghosts, first since 2018

14 - 2023 - Lover Live in Paris Vinyl re-release

14 - 2015 - lover live in Paris re-rerelease shipment date

15- 2015 - Shake it off written

19 - 2015 - Style written

20 - 2016 - Harry in Studio, maybe Sweet Creature recorded

23 - 2016 - New Romantics released

24 - 2015 - Harry's anatomical heart tattoo first seen

27 - 2015 - Overgrown winding wheel

27 - 2020 - The Man Released

28 - 2016 - Taylor at Vanity Fair Oscar party, Harry tweets shake apple off tree and posted colour photo of Scrabble board to IG.

28 - 2020 - Falling Music Video

March

2- 2020 - Harry's last pre pandemic show at Bowery Ballroom

7 - 2020 - Falling Single

12 - 2012- 22

12 - 2018 - Delicate

17 - 2011 - Taylor Speak Now in Paris played Soul Sister Mashup HS MIA break

17 - 2012 - TS Eyes Open surprise song

17 - 2023 - TS Eyes Open, safe n sound, if this was a movie re-record and To all the girls you loved before

27 - 2010 Harry auditions for xfactor

31 - 2012 - First Seen together at Kids Choice Awards

31 - 2023 - Taylor replaced Invisible String with The One Eras

April

1- 2022 - As it Was

7 - 2017 - Sign of the Times

12 - 2023 - Taylor wears Gucci Lion Ring Electric Lady

13 - 2017 - Taylor releases September cover with 28th lyric change and Delicate vertical video

13 - 2023 - Treacherous surprise Song

17 - 2022 - Harry debuts Boyfriends Coachella and has Shiana Twain on stage

19 - 2022 - Joe pound coins quote, drake post

19 - 2023 - great unfollowing

19 - 2024 - TTPD

20 - 2018 - babe released as single

20 - 2022 - Trouble, hunger, Already home leak

21 - 2012 - H kisses girl in NZ

21 - 2017 - H on Graham Norton, wrote Spanish girl backstage.

22- 2016 - Not the ribbons in your hair' tweet

22 - 2021 - H Gucci Beloved campaign

22 - 2022 - H Cochella To BFs everywhere FU

22 - 2023 - Long Pond Limited Edition Vinyl

23- 2012 - Taylor Screaming Infidelities post (Re:H kiss in NZ)

23 - 2013 - Harry arrives in LA, MIA

23- 2018 - Taylor has Robbie Williams on Rep and plays Angel

23- 2019 - Taylor Time 100 - setlist Style, Delicate, NYD.

23- 2022 - Taylor The Lakes 7-inch ltd Ed.

23 - 2023 - Begin Again surprise Song

23 - 2023 - Harry invites Lizzo on stage at Coachella

24 - 2013 - Peace Ring first seen

25 - 2014 Fern Tattoos first seen covering 'might as well'

26 - 2019 - Me!

29 - 2016 - Date mentioned in High Infidelity, H & T in LA

29 - 2017 - Harry wears the St Laurent shirt CH copied in Ole

29 -2023 - High Infidelity and Gorgeous Surprise Songs

May

2- 2017 - Sweet Creature

3- 2023 - Satellite

12- 2017 - Harry Styles Debut Album

13 - 2017 - Harry's first solo live show

15 - 2019 - Harry in studio, Adore you written

18 - 2020 - Watermelon Sugar

18 - 2022 - Taylor NYC Doctorate

19 - 2019 - Taylor releases City of Lover Heart Vinyl

20 - 2012 - Everything Has Changed Anniversary

20 - 2013 - Taylor posts Roses with Gatsby quote

20 - 2015 - Taylor clean speech about where should have been

20 - 2017 - Debut one night only concert

20 - 2022 - Harry's House

20 - 2023 - Taylor said her life finally makes sense

21 - 2019 - H Gucci Swan Campaign

21 - 2022 - Harrys House One night only concert

22 - 2015 - Taylor played Wonderland

25 - 2020 - Too much sauce recorded

27 - 2023 - Karma MV

June

5- 2018 - Gucci Tailoring campaign

6- 2013 - Everything has changed MV

6 - 2015 - Taylor plays Wonderland

7 - 2017 - Another Man Cover

13 - 2012 - Harry never gonna dance tattoo

14 - 2019 - You need to calm down

15 - 2011 - Taylor has Temper Trap arm lyrics

15 - 2012 - Harry gets Temper Trap lyric tattoo

17 - 2011 - Lover journal, blissfully happy

17 - 2023 - Harry played Sweet Creature first since 2018

17 - 2023 - Taylor played Seven, Aaron hug, emotional speeches

18 - 2013 - Olivia adopted

20 - 2015 - Last time Wonderland played

21 - 2015 - Taylor letter to apple

22- 2015 -both in europe with days off - H posts colour scrabble board and "I have missed you" to Sweden

22 - 2018 - T has Niall on stage in Wembley, H emotional in NYC and plays Still the One.

24 - 2013 - Red Single

27 - 2015 - Taylor has models out in London show.

30 - 2015 - Holy Ground Surprise Song, Clean speech haunting.

30 - 2019 - Taylors masters sold

July

1 - 2013 - Harry Cross Tattoo seen

2 - 2021 - Renegade released

7 - 2023 - Speak Now TV

13 - 2012 - Taylor plays random London show with 7 songs (13+7)

13 - 2022 - Late Night Talking MV

14 - 2013 - Everything has Changed Single

15 - 2011 - One direction film WMTB in LAy

19 - 2023 - Daylight MV

21 - 2022 - Late Night Talking Single

23 - 2010 - one direction formed on xfactor

24 - 2020 - Folklore and Cardigan MV

27 - 2013 - I can't change and birdcage tattoos

27 - 2020 - Cardigan Single

31 - 2018 - Harry and Camille Breakup

August

1 - 2019 - Gucci Campaign Film HS

3 - 2020 Exile

7 - 2017 - Two Ghosts Single

13 - 2012 We are never getting back together

16 - 2019 Lover single

17 - 2020 Betty

19 - 2014 Shake it Off

20 - 2022 - HS MSG Residency started

23 - 2019 Lover Album & MV

24 - 2017 Look at what you made me do & MV

30 -2012 WANGBT MV

31 - 2015 Wildest Dreams

September

4 - First Love on Tour (part 1) show (2021)

6 - 2013 - VMAs

7 - Getaway Car (2018)

9 - 2013 - Birdcage, Drama mask, SMCL Tattoo

9 - 2019 - City of Lover recorded

17 - ...Ready for it? (2017)

18 - Gucci Cruise Campaign (2018)

19 - Live on Tour first show (2017)

21 - MSG Residency end (2022)

24 - Harry heart tattoo (2012)

25 - Begin again Itunes (2012)

27 - Spotify Singles -Two Ghosts and Girl Crush (2017)

28 - 2011 - Gotta be you filmed in NY

28 - 2012 - Taylor filmed Begin Again Paris, Harry MIA

28 - 2013 - Harry tweet no piece of paper

28 - 2017 - HS Spotify EP Two Ghosts and Girl Crush, in April TS changed September lyric to 28

28 - 2021 - HS Nashville Satin outfit and TBSL

29 - 2016 - HS Another Man Mixtape

29 - 2017 - TS Spotify "Taylor Loves" playlist of 70 songs

29 - 2018 - TS wonderland surprise song

October

1 - Begin again (2012)

3 - Music for a Sushi Restaurant (2022)

10 - Lights up MV (2019)

11 - Lights up (2019)

12- 2013 - Harry Heart Tattoo instagram and Things I can/can't tattos

21 - Midnights and Anti-Hero (2022)

22 - Red (2012)

25 - Bejeweled and MV (2022)

23 - Golden (2020)

26 - Golden MV (2020)

26 - ….Ready for it? MV (2017)

27 - 1989 (2014), 1989 TV (2023), Slut! (2023)

27 - Music for a Sushi Restaurant MV (2022)

31 - 2015 - last 1D concert

31 - Kiwi (2017)

31 - Is it over now? (2023)

November

4 - Gucci Ha ha ha campaign (2022)

4 - The last time (2013)

8 - Kiwi MV (2017)

10 - Blank Space & MV (2014), Reputation (2017)

12 - Red TV (2021), All Too Well Short Film (2021)

13 - 2014 - Mermaid Tattoo

13 - Love on Tour announced (2019)

14 - End Game (2017)

15 - 2014 - Band Aid, Harry may have raised break

15 - Launch of pleasing (2021) (annual photo)

15 - I bet you think about me (2021)

16 - Message in a Bottle (2021)

21 - 2018 - Last Reputation show in Tokyo

22 - 2018 - first day Taylor is with republic

25 - Long Pond Sessions on Disney+ and recordings

27 - I knew you were trouble (2012), New Years Day (2017)

29 - Lavender Haze (2022)

December

3 - 2013 - Dancing with no shows after MSG show

6 - Adore You & Adore you MV (2019)

10 - 2017 - I don't wanna live forever

12 - Fine Line One Night Only at the Forum

12 - 2013 - Lakes district

13 - Fine Line (2019)

14 - End Game (2017)

18 - 2013 - Ship Tattoo

21 - 2013 - Snow mobile accident

30 - 2015 - Harry covers Things I can with Eagle Tattoo

31 - 2013 NYE Kiss

[laugtherhyena]

So fun fact about me and the another series; I found out about it back in 2018 just one or two weeks before Ch3 came out and spend the next 3 or 4 years being hooked onto the game until the fixation died down and only returned to me around August or September of lasy year.

Meaning that through 2/3s of Sdra2 i was able to see the chapters as they were coming out and that's honestly something i wish more people in the current fandom could have experienced because it was so fun seeing the hype around a chapter that's soon to come out spike up with all kinds of theories, predictions and people hoping their favorites won't die (i remember i even had a dream once where chapter 5 released and Teruya murdered Iroha by tying her into a train track and waiting for it to run over her after she came to him and told him about being a void and he was like, trying to get rid of all remaining void by killing Iroha himself and wining the class trial, which would in kill Mikado too. Wild shit, but it's a dream you know?). And of course, whenever a new chapter did release the entire fandom would collectively freak out for the entire day as random instagram accs posted Cgs and bits of roughly translated information through the day alongside the deaths and executions and this hype around the newest chapter would sprout all kinds of art, edits and more theories for the following month or two.

All around awesome experience? Not exactly. Because this also means i got to see Linuj's crazy plot twist as they were being revealed and here's where we get to the actual subject of this long ramble/rant; Kokoro Mitsume and how i really wish i could have spoiled myself of what happens in Ch0 because that would have spared me of so much pain.

And let me tell you, when i say pain, i am by no means exaggerating. You people have no idea how much i cried when Ch0 came out. My little 15 year old head was going through the 5 stages of grief over that plot twist, that shit didn't even feel real to me until one or two days after its release.

One thing you gotta know about me is that before i became the Ayame person™ Kokoro was my absolute favorite character of the another series, and if you know me for even just a little while then you know how insanely attached i am to her despite being a minor character who dies 1/3 of the way through the game.

Like, y'all don't understand, i was so happy when i saw that one Cg of her and Mikado in my timeline, so genuinely ecstatic to see more of her after i thought her character done with since the events of Ch2. Can you magine how i felt after watching the character i adored so so much turn out to be a vile human being? I was genuinely so distraught man, i spent a good while being one of those people that ignored everything about the characters irl selves because that twist hurt me so damn much, but even then i was never able to look at that character the same way again, even now she just makes me feel bad.

And it's s not that i think Kokoro is the worst person to have ever existed, i like antagonist/villain characters who've done much worse than her, hell, I don't even think her character was absolutely ruined or anything. When i think about Mitsume nowadays i genuinely find her an interesting case of a good person with big plans who lacked a proper support system or even friends which led her down a path where she became cold and cruel without a semblance of care for her own family so long as she could work on her project, and seeing the difference between the Kokoro we see as a teen and her adult self just makes all of this even more heartbreaking. I still like her, is just that having my perception of this character be completely shattered when Ch0 came out permanently affected how i view her and as much as i still enjoy her character even now I can't help but simultaneously hate her for how she made me feel ❤️

[favouritecyclistpoll]

Round Two, Match Seven: Jonas Vingegaard v. Marc Soler

Jonas Vingegaard Propaganda

No propaganda submitted.

Marc Soler Propaganda

He may be ranked #130 in the UCI rankings but he is #1 in my heart ❤️

More propaganda under the cut.

As you may know, Marc Soler moved to UAE Team Emirates in 2022 and has since been one of Tadej Pogačar's most valuable mountain domestiques – pulling the peloton for kilometres on end, being there in the final group before Tadej and Jonas start attacking each other. Then there's stage 17 this year; his infamous ‘scary eyes’ and comforting hand, pulling his leader up the Col de la Loze and helping maintain his podium place.

However! There is much more to Marc Soler than that! Before 2022, his entire professional career was spent with Movistar – that blue-clad stalwart of Spanish cycling hopes. With them, he was again an invaluable domestique to the likes of Enric Mas, Alejandro Valverde, Nairo Quintana, and Richard Carapaz. In the intra-team ~drama~ that plagued Movistar’s 2019/2020 seasons, he remained if not neutral, but relatively uninvolved. This is well-documented in their documentary ‘Movistar: The Least Expected Day’, the series that first endeared him to me.

In 2018, he had his day as a GC challenger – a week, really, swooping to victory at Paris-Nice to take the overall win with a fantastic attack on the final stage to make up more than a minute on Simon Yates

Now let me discuss stage 5 of the Vuelta 2022: Marc’s second stage win at this race – the first being in 2020. There was a battle for the breakaway, and Marc missed out! Never fear – the intrepid Spaniard did what he does best; launch a seemingly futile attempt to bridge, riding solo or in a small group for 50km+ that never really gets anywhere. Not today, though! He joined them, when Stewart attacked he countered brilliantly and rode solo for the final 15km. Brilliant stuff. This won him the stage, the combativity award, and later actions brought him the overall super-combative award, all while supporting Juan Ayuso to the podium.

Oh yeah, did I mention the mullet?? And the earring??

Outside of racing, he comes across as a genuinely nice guy – though I have yet to come across an interview in English, translations of Spanish-language seem cheerful and respectful, having fun in UAE’s social media videos!

He recovered brilliantly from having to abandon in both the Giro and the Tour in 2021 – breaking both of his arms in a crash in the latter, yet soldiering on and completing the stage.

Soler in his natural habitats; pulling the peloton up some steep, steep slopes, or breaking away for a hail-Mary attack that’s seemingly done only for the sheer joy of doing so. He’s a valuable domestique, brilliant rider, and most certainly embodies the spirit of ciclismo!

Thus concludes my Soler propaganda.

Vamos, Marc!

[overwatch-1eague]

2018 (Inaugural Season)

Stage 1, Week 5, Day 4

Match 2 - Houston Outlaws vs Boston Uprising

[narrie]

solo louies are so touchy when it comes to Niall’s support of Louis and it’s always so pathetically funny every time it comes up because they basically live off of 3 arguments

1) when Niall tweeted about Faith in the Future it happened to be in the last few hours of the chart tracking week so they see it as not true support lol

2) that ig live with Liam where he made a lighthearted joke that Louis was doing fuck all during lockdown besides drinking and smoking and they got offended over it (Niall even made a comment two seconds after that that he was doing to the same but whatever) (actually this point becomes even funnier to me every time I think about his documentary and him shamelessly smoking in front of both the camera and straight after a session with his vocal coach and he’s like always drinking alcohol on stage like Louis chooses to present himself like it but they get offended over a lighthearted joke)

And 3) that Louis went to that troubadour concert Niall did in 2017 but Niall’s never been to a Louis concert (none of going to the xfactor just hold on performance, the xfactor when he was a judge in 2018, and giving him a shoutout about how he smashed his set when they both played telehit 2019 are good enough because he didn’t go to an actual full concert he did that didn’t even happen until like 5 years after their guy went to his)

i PROMISEEEEE everyone that louis hasn't spent a single thought about 1 or 2 lmao i am surprised niall's never went to a louis show but maybe it just never worked out right, he's def showed up for him more than once

[kawaiicollectorinternet]

Platformer Elevator Pitch (Pt. 1)

My first project, as part of IGB120, will be a platformer made on the Gdevelop 5 engine; however, I need to develop the game throughout the concept stage and create an elevator pitch before the game can begin to be developed.

This week chapters 1 and 2 of "Game Design Workshop" clearly articulated the process to developing a playcentric game. Tracy Fullerton explained the importance of creating player experience objectives with solid gameplay interactions in mind, and how the core gameplay mechanics need to be well thought-out before development can even begin.

Fullerton illuminated that the most important aspect of a game is fun and engaging gameplay; if the player isn't enjoying the gameplay, they will discontinue playing. Fullerton then established that to ensure the gameplay keeps a player engaged a play centric design model needs to be implemented where the player experience is put at the heart of the design process. In order for a game to follow a playcentric design it is critical that prototypes are developed as soon as the core mechanics and player experience goals are devised to get player feedback, in the form of playtesters, as early in the design process as possible.

For my platformer I want the core mechanics to include movement, such as jumping, running, and double jumping; and the player experience goals to include encounters with enemies, physics puzzles, and hidden collectables.

References

Fullerton, T. (2018). Game Design Workshop: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games. ProQuest Ebook. Retrieved from: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/qut/reader.action?docID=5477698

[maybeevilsdays]

Dafina Hoxha

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dafina Bora Hoxha (born 17 March 2000)[1] is an albanian actress. She gained international fame portraying Kierra Boothman in The Daughter from across the sea from 2015 until 2018.

Dafina Hoxha speaks fluently four languages including: albanian; English; Japanese and Italian. She also know some Korean and Spanish. Is also said she started self teaching herself Turkish.

Early Life

Dafina Bora Hoxha was born on 17 March 2000 in Tirana, Albania,[2] to Aida Hoxha and Ardit Hoxha. Her dad is from Tirana and her mother from Duress.

Pyramid of Tirana, Albania

Hoxha was raised in Tirana in her early years, and later moved to Glasgow. She began boarding at Hyndland Primary School at age six, moving to Caldercuilt Primary School at age eight.

Dafina started acting at age six after her first school staged a show for the end of the year.

Career

Early work (2006-2014)

While still getting background roles, Hoxha began appearing on the big screen thanks to Mike Navelle[3] rom-com movie Cupid’s Little Helpers (2006) for Scotland BBC.

She appeared in one episode of Doctor Who[3] “Whispers in the Sanctuary”[4] (2007); she was a guest star in a couple of episode of Game of Thrones[5] (2011-2014).

In 2013 Hoxha appeared in Only Lovers Left Alive[5] in a guest role. But it was in 2014 and early 2015 that she started getting some popularity thanks to KidUlt[6] (2014) and Hello, Hi-tech[7] (2015)

Breakthrough and worldwide recognition (2015-2018)

Dafina Hoxha on the set of The daughter from across the sea

Hoxha is well-known for his portrayal of Kierra in the 2015 TvShow The daughter from across the sea. She was invited to audition by Lei Hoire the show’s director, after he had heard nice words about her. Hoxha said about Hoire “He changed my personal life and my career. At first the Japanese team didn’t want me because of my basic knowledge of the language but he managed to change their minds.” [8] Dafina Hoxha was given eight weeks to improve her japanese, so she started as soon as she left the audition venue to study the language. It took her only six weeks to get on a good enough level for the production team but never told them until she brought it up during an interview. Empire magazine ranked Hoxha’s portrayal of Kirra as the 20th Greatest Show Character of All Time.[9]

While in Japan she started putting together a couple of ideas which ended being the plot for A love so fragile[10] and She is called Mythology,[11] two of her most famous screenplays.

In Japan Hoxha had her debut as a magazine model, posing for Cosmopolitan[12], BAZAAR[13], GQ Japan[14], Dazed[15] and Vogue japan.[16]

She got overnight recognition in Japan being the first western celebrity with an Asian fanbase bigger than her western one.

Her fanbase in 2016 was composed by the 10% of Japanese and Korean celebrities, BTS[17] and Bigbang[18] are part of that percentage that knows and supports her.

Varied roles and further success (2019-present)

After coming back from Japan, Hoxha started working more behind the scenes as a screenwriter.

Her first project A love so fragile aired the 14th February 2019 and was praised by the critic, making Hoxha the youngest successful screenwriter in Hollywood.

Between 2019 and the end of March 2020 she kept a low profile as an actress and kept on working on writing from the big and small screen, creating a tv show called She is Mythology based on greek, Roman, Norse, Egyptian mythology and more. The pilot, Freya’s Day, Cats’ day[19], was very successful. The critic said “Dafina Hoxha is a young mind, taking risks and bringing integrity on screen” as she pushed the casting directors to cast albanian actors for the show. She is called Mythology casted a total of 100 and more albanian actors both in leading and supportive role.

2021 and 2022 were the years she went back into acting working on two movies, that expanded her western fanbase, Ephemeral Echoes[20]and Whispers in the Shadow[21]

Dafina Hoxha on the set of Ephemeral Echoes

In 2021, while in Australia, Dafina Hoxha, met Chris Hemsworth. The two bonded over their appreciation for sharks. Hoxha was able to follow Hemsworth around during the shootings of Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth.[22]

The 3rd January 2022 another one of her screenplays, Killer Nights, was aired and got nominated for 2023 BAFTA’s Original Screenplay[23] which she won.

Upcoming projects

Late 2023 Hoxha announced she was going to host the 2024 Oscars Awards.

In October 2019 it was announced that she is will be starring in Disney+ limited series Unrequited friends.[24]

In May 2022, it was announced that she is set to star in Netflix remake of Only Lovers Left Alive.[25]

Personal life

Hoxha resides in Los Angeles as of 2021

She is a huge Canucks[26] fan and was spotted a couple of times at some games of the team, mostly in America until 2023. Between 2023 and 2024 she started attending their home games as well.

She dated Hailee Steinfeld between 2018-2020

She was rumored to have dated Dove Cameron but the rumors where denied when the two revealed that they weren't seeing each other as much as before.

At the end of 2021 it was rumored she was dating Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, the rumors were confirmed during New Years Eve but the couple had been spotted together just for a couple of months.

Halfway through the hockey season of 2023 some rumors started going around about a relationship with hockey player Quinn Hughes. Hoxha and Hughes got photographed a lot while together. They confirmed their relationship saying it bloomed after a year of good friendship.

Charity work

She has supported several charities, including Shatterproof, Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), The California Wolf Center, The Shark Research Institute, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, National Indian Child Care Association,  Indigenous Roots, Polished Man Campaign.[27][28][29[30][31][32][33][36][37]

Acting credits and awards

Main articles: List of Dafina Hoxha performances and awards and nominations

According to Rotten Tomatoes and Box Office Mojo, Hoxha's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films and shows are Cupid's Little Helpers (2007), Game of Thrones (2011-2014), The Daughter from across the sea (2015-2018) and Hello, Hi-Tech (2015)

Hoxha has received a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar Award among other accolades.

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Summary of Blue Lock

Blue Lock is a manga and anime series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. Since August of 2018 it has been serialized in a Japanese magazine from the publishing company Kodansha called Weekly Shōnen Magazine. The series is about a 17 year old striker named Yoichi Isagi. One day, after losing in a match against a rivaling school, Isagi receives a letter in the mail from the JFU (Japanese Football Union) inviting him to a special football training facility called Blue Lock. Upon arriving at Blue Lock Isagi learns that he is among 299 other 18 and under strikers in his country. Now Isagi has to compete against all the other strikers to become the best in the world.

He starts off the series joining a team ranked the lowest of the low, Team Z, as well as being in the worst ranked strata, strata 5. Z is the worst ranked team out of all the teams B-Z in Blue Lock. Their players all have the rankings 289-300, but after playing a game of tag and eliminating one player from each team, their rankings change to 265-275. Isagi plays with that team for all of the first selection and after winning 3/5 of their games against the other teams in the strata, their whole team moves on to the second selection.

In the second selection they learn that the person in charge of Blue Lock, Jinpachi Ego, lied to them and everyone else in Blue Lock when he told everyone that they were all ranked the worst in teams V-Z. After that, the ones who make it past a 1v1 with a hologram called "Blue Lock Man" and score 100 goals in the time limit will move on to stage 2 of the second selection. There they have to team up with two other players and compete against another team of three. Whichever team wins that takes a player from the other team, and whichever loses has to most back a stage and play in a 2v2. And whichever player doesn't get chosen gets kicked out.

Eventually, after playing in a few rounds, the teams of five will go on to play against a team of five made up of very good players from across the globe; a rainbow Argentinian, a French prodigy, a Brazilian tank, a British man, and a sarcastic Spanish guy. No team managed to beat them, the furthest a team got was 1 goal, which was Isagi's team.

After the game was over and all the other six (not including Isagi’s) teams had finished their game against the Team World Five, everyone gathered into one large room. After that for the third selection everyone is divided up into three teams; A, B, and C, and two of each of the top six players will be automatically put into each of the three teams. B and C each play in three games, while A plays in four. Three players (not including the top 6) from each team are randomly chosen to play on each game along with their two players from the top 6.

When this arc was finished Blue Lock got to play in their biggest game so far against Japan’s U-20 team. One player from Blue Lock got picked to play for the U-20 team, but everyone else stayed on team Blue Lock. After a long and fan favorite match, Blue Lock ended up winning 3-4.

They all got a 2 week break to go home and just have a break then they were back at Blue Lock. When they returned they had all got to pick 5 world class leagues to play on. The options were England; speed and physique, Spain; technique and creativity, Italy; slyness and tactics, France; a gateway for success for up-and-coming athletes/money making, and Germany; logic and rationality.

Each of the five teams plays against each other in what is called the Neo Egoist League.

(To be updated)

You can view the doc with the whole book so far here

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BTS at Mnet Asian Music Awards - MAMA 2016 in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 - Where they performed “Boy Meets Evil" (Jimin & JHope solo stage), "Blood Sweat & Tears", "Fire"; and won awards x 2: Best Dance Performance - Male Group for "Blood Sweat & Tears" and Artist of the Year (Daesang) 🥑🥝🥒 - 2 December 2016

BTS at Mnet Asian Music Awards - MAMA 2017 in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 - where they performed “Not Today”, “DNA” and “Mic Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)”; “Cypher 4” (RM, Suga & JHope solo) and won awards x 3: Best Music Video for “Spring Day”, Best Asian Style (in Hong Kong), Artist of the Year (Daesang) 🧅🫚🧄 - 1 December 2017

BTS at Mnet Asian Music Awards 🎙️ - 10 to 14 December - MAMA Week 2018 in South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong ⛲️🎢🏯🧋

Where they performed “Fake Love” and “Anpanmam” in Japan (12 December 🇯🇵) and “Airplane Pt. 2”, “O!RUL8,2?”, “Love Yourself Remix” and “Idol” plus RM gave ‘Opening speech’, in Hong Kong (14 December 🇭🇰) 🪸💐🌺🪻🌸🌷🌼

MAMA 2018 x 9 awards including 3 Grand Prizes: Best Music Video “Idol”, Worldwide Fans’ Choice Top 10, Global Fans’ Choice, Favourite Music Video “Idol”, Favourite Dance Artist (Make), Best Asian Style, Album of the Year ‘Love Yourself: Tear’, Artist of the Year and Worldwide Icon of the Year

Plus Special Awards: Best Producer of the Year (Pdogg), Best Choreographer of the Year (Son Sung Deuk), Best Art Director of the Year (MU:E) and Best Executive Producer of the Year (Bang Si Hyuk)

Winning Daesang x 20 (grand prizes) since 2016 - 🥥🥝🍅🍍🍒🍈🍇

Artist of the Year x 7 (2016 - 2022)

Album of the Year x 5 (2018 - 2022): ‘Love Yourself: Tear’, ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’, ‘Map of the Soul: 7’, ‘Be’, ‘Proof’

Song of the Year x 3 (2019 - 2021): “Boy with Luv”, “Dynamite”, “Butter”

Worldwide Icon of the Year x 5 (2018 - 2022)