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Stray Kids, Episode 10 (FINALE):  from the start, it’s been all ours

Finale time!  Our Stray Kids are nine again, and they’re about to face the fans in a live broadcast to determine their fate.  The fact that we already know their fate doesn’t matter.  I’m still excited.  Let’s go!

We’re onstage at the CJ E&M Ilsan Studio in Seoul, the same stage we saw in the later episodes of No Mercy.  We have a very intense-looking host, staring down the camera like he’s challenging us to a fight.  This is famous Korean broadcaster Kim Il Joong.  And he is PUMPED.

He introduces JYP, who is seated at his own desk behind the crowd.  Are cans of Sugar-Free Coke strategically placed on his desk?  You bet your YaYaYas they are!  There’s enough caffeine on his desk to keep our announcer bellowing at us for the next 90 minutes.  LET’S DO THIS.

Only seven members are being introduced right now.  Felix and Lee Know will have to wait.  The seven walk onto the stage, and the cheers and screams are deafening.  This is a huge audience.

The boys introduce themselves, and our host asks the usual questions – how do they feel, are they excited, etc.  I will hand it to Kim Il Joong.  He’s a confident host.  In almost every finale recap I’ve done, the hosts are rattled to be doing a live show.  They give us long, awkward pauses and nervous ad-libs.  But Kim Il Joong owns this stage.

It also helps that this finale is only 90 minutes long and not the four-hour slog we’ve been getting from survival shows lately.  We also won’t be getting long, drawn-out reveals of the winners, since we already know who our group is.  We just need to know if we’re getting seven or nine members.  This is a huge relief.  My last finale recap was Debut’s Plan, and my legs kept falling asleep.

Bang Chan chats with the host, and I can’t imagine what’s going through his mind right now.  When it’s I.N’s turn to speak, the audience screams get loud again.  Our maknae remains a fan favorite to this day.

After the group does their individual introductions, JYP takes the mic.  I can’t really focus on what he’s saying, because all I can think about is that the Cola-Cola people are geniuses.  The entire set is black and everyone is wearing black, so those bright red Coke cans really stand out.  Well played, Coke.  You got Mnet to color-coordinate their entire set with your product.

Back to our host.  He asks the crowd, “Do you want seven members?”  I fully expect the room to go silent.  But no.  The crowd cheers.  Then he asks if they want nine members.  The crowd cheers.  This is just like the concert mission.  He could ask them if they want to debut a ham and swiss on rye, and they’d cheer.  I feel like I’m watching an episode of Black Mirror.  Voting is now open, so the fans can text either “7” or “9” to Mnet.

While the fans decide, we watch a montage of all the top moments from the show.  The showcase against 2TEAM.  The Hellevator music video.  The battle with YG.  I’ve really enjoyed this series.  It’s been fast-paced and well edited.  I wish survival reality shows were still like this.

The seven group members get into formation on the stage to perform “YAYAYA.”  They’ve been struggling to put this choreo together after Felix was eliminated.  Let’s see how it turns out.

With the dark stage and strobe lighting, it’s really hard to get clear screenshots.  Interestingly, I don’t see them attempt the dance move that made Felix almost fall.  JYP doesn’t address it.  He doesn’t seem blown away by the performance, but he tells them they did well.  I have a hunch he’s already decided he wants the nine-member group and is saving his enthusiasm for that performance.

We get a flashback to the writing and recording of “Young Wings,” and now, our still-seven group will perform it onstage.

I like this song a lot.  It’s a break from the dark edginess of their usual songs and gives us something that soars.  I look forward to hearing the version that includes our two missing group members.

Kim Il Joong is still killing it as the host, by the way.  He has great chemistry with the audience and is only occasionally glancing at his notecards.  I’ve seen finale hosts on other shows with their eyes glued to the notecards like they’re reading ransom demands.

JYP is more enthusiastic about this performance and singles out Seungmin for praise.  He also tells Hyunjin that his rapping has greatly improved.  Hyunjin has finally overcome his enunciation problem. 

Finally, our host mentions Felix and Lee Know.  We get a flashback of their eliminations, because reliving past trauma is always fun.  Now it’s time to find out what they’ve been up to since they were eliminated.

We start with Lee Know, who’s been reporting to the practice rooms every day and working hard.  He hasn’t taken a single day off since he was cut from the group.  He’s been working with a vocal coach, focusing mostly on singing, wanting to show improvement to JYP.

Now for Felix.  He’s been studying Korean nonstop and drinking Coke with the label facing camera.  He hasn’t been gone from the group that long, so I don’t know how much better he could get, but he’s been studying with teachers and practicing on his own.  When he’s asked in a confessional if he’s improved, he admits he’s still lacking.  I studied Spanish for several years and still struggle with it.  I can’t imagine the pressure he’s under.

We now return to the live broadcast.  Felix and Lee Know join the rest of the group, and the crowd goes wild.  They’re pretty much always going wild, so I don’t know if it’s because of our returning bandmates or if they just got a text saying Lotte World Mall is having a sale, but whatever makes them happy is fine with me.

Our host talks with our new arrivals and tells us that Felix’s pronunciation is more clear.  Now it’s time for our full team of nine to perform “Hellevator.”

This performance has much better energy with all nine of them, and the stage doesn’t feel as empty.  As I predicted, JYP is more enthusiastic with his feedback.

Now our host tells us we’re going to see how the voting is going so far.  It’s 96% in favor of the 9-member group.  Our Stray Kids look happy, but all I can think is that four percent actually voted to kick Felix and Lee Know back to the curb.  I need to speak to those people.  I demand to know their reasons.  I’m not joking.  I know this show aired several years ago.  Those people still owe me an explanation.

Mnet could pretty much end the show right now.  But ever the buzzkill, JYP takes the mic and says there are pros and cons to a nine-member group, and the final decision is still his.  He has to be just creating drama.  If he decides to go against the 96 percent, he’s going to find the JYP building burned to the ground.

Next up, a montage of behind-the-scenes clips of the show.  It’s a lot of fun, goofy stuff, but I’m ready to get to the end of this and see the announcement of the final group.

Another performance.  This is “School Life.”

The choreo has gotten wilder since we last saw it.  It’s fun, and the crowd loves it, but I’m glad the performances are over.  No, wait.  We now see video footage showing that the boys have written yet another song to perform at this finale.  Okay, Mnet definitely could have cut a good half hour off this episode. 

The song is about anger.  It’s called “Law of Total Grrr.”  They perform it, it’s great.  It sounds like metal-inspired hip-hop.  Felix raps in his deep voice.  The dancing is wildly aggressive.  When they finish, they are gasping for breath and drenched in sweat.

JYP really likes the song and compliments them on their writing and production.  He does tell Lee Know and Felix that they aren’t performing up to their full potential, but I still think he’s trying to create suspense about his final decision.

The performances should be done.  Now Kim Il Joong has a surprise for us.  It’s a special guest.  It’s Jun K from 2pm.  Okay, I like 2pm, but what is he doing here?

Turns out he’s here to perform a song for us.  Right.  But why?

He sings his song and leaves.  I sit blinking at the screen.  Back in the Wild Idol finale, Kim Jong Wan from the group Nell performed, but he was one of the coaches and judges and had written a song specifically for the finalists.  I know Jun K was one of the mystery listeners at the busking mission, but that doesn’t explain … you know what?  Never mind.  We’re almost at the end.

The audience members are waving little banners with their favorite Stray Kid on them, and I have to wonder if Felix had any say on this one.  Seriously, was this the best picture they could find of him?

Oh wait, Jun K’s still here.  He greets the audience.  Our host tells  him that because he was a mystery listener, he must feel like he has a special relationship with Stray Kids.  I actually snorted with laugher.  It was Jun K’s feedback after that concert that led to Felix being eliminated.  That is one hell of a special relationship.  Is Jun K the one who picked out that picture of Felix for the banner, too?

Now Jun K leaves to go backstab some other group, and our host announces the end of voting.  We are about to hear the final results.  But of course, we have to drag this out.  The group members express their thanks to JYP and ask him to please vote for nine members.  JYP’s expression is unreadable.

While we’re waiting for the voting results, I want to give a huge shout-out to Kim Il Joong for being the best finale host ever.  He should be required by law to host all K-pop survival show finales.  The Boys Planet finale would have been over in half the time.  This man runs a tight ship.

Seriously.  This guy RULES.

Okay, now for the final voting results.  It remains 96% to 4% in favor of the full nine.  That four percent should have been given a comments section to explain themselves.

Now it’s time for JYP to announce his decision.  But first, we have to make Lee Know and Felix stand on their own platform in the middle of the stage like they’re on trial for witchcraft.

I can’t believe they have to stand there after everything they’ve already been through on this show.  I’m a little worried about Lee Know.  He looks like he might pass out.

JYP starts off by making it sound like he’s decided on seven.  He says he understands the voters’ point of view, implying that he’s not going to go along with them.  His voice even sounds regretful.  He then starts telling us about his pet dogs.  Settle in folks.  This may take a while.

He says that no matter how well he trains his dogs, they still sometimes poop in the house.  Great.  We’re at a glamorous K-pop finale, and now everyone is picturing dog poop.  JYP must be fun at dinner parties.

He finally says, “Congratulations.  Stray Kids will be nine members.” I can’t get screenshots of the group’s immediate reactions because the strobe lights are going insane.  But everyone is hugging and crying, and the audience is losing its mind. 

Our group members stammer out words of thanks to everyone.  We get a touching moment when Bang Chan thanks the other members for coming along with him on this project.  They really did take a leap of faith.

JYP gives another long explanation about why he made his decision, but I think we’re done here.

This finale aired almost eight years ago.  Over these past eight years, Stray Kids have sold over 31 million albums and endorsed everything from clothing to cosmetics to electronics to Minute Maid drinks.  (Coca-Cola owns Minute Maid.)  Tommy Hilfiger dressed them for the Met Gala in 2024.  They are known as the Donation Idol Group for their charitable causes.  They’ve toured the world four times.

And Bang Chan dropped Felix’s egg.  That’s still my favorite of their YouTube clips.

Until the next recap project, cheerio, mates!

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this vamp bites

it's time for weekly fic recs! am i ignoring responsibilities to do this? YES! am i happy about that? YES! every week i post the top 3 (to me) fics from my favorite authors. always check out their masterlists/works because there is always more quality stuff to read! always read the tags first, and remember that being mean to them gets you blocked immediately because it is free to just not say anything at all!

this week the focus is on @t-boyeddie! cj is the absolute king of soft steddie. i don't know anyone else who makes them so, so soft in every version, in every situation. even when there's trouble, they're so soft. they're soft apart, they're soft together, and it's a breath of fresh air to see such lovely things for our boys.

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silent spark Rated G | 4,190 words DEMISEXUAL AND DEMIROMANTIC STEVE!!!! It's inspired by Animal Crossing (I am not familiar but I know most people are and will love that) and it's just so cute!!!! Favorite part: Eddie wants to kiss him. This isn't a new development, but it's a thought that's growing more and more persistent the longer he stands and stares, pure longing and want flowing through his veins and making his heart ache. He wishes he could freeze time, just for a moment, to keep this Steve preserved so he can stay this happy forever.

the magic that we'll feel is worth the lifetime Rated M | 7,752 words They're so in LOVE your honor. This tells so much of a story, like truly feels like a 20k fic in under 8k. It's beautiful and really showcases the love that they have for each other with a hint of spice. Favorite part: “I lov-” Before he can finish, Eddie pulls him into his arms and Steve clings to his back, hands fisting in his letterman as he cries into his neck, shoulders shaking. Eddie’s holding him tight and rubbing his back, swaying gently like he’s rocking him. He can feel the breath of his words in his ear but he can’t hear him over the music. Eddie must realize that because he pushes Steve back a bit, and he sees the tears in Eddie’s own eyes, along with the softest smile he’s ever given him.

constant, pleasure Rated E | 3,003 words It's rare that CJ explores smut, but when he does *joseph quinn blowing into mic emoji*. Also Appalachian Eddie lives on and in this house we love and respect Appalachian Eddie. Favorite part: LITERALLY THE ENTIRE THING. But I will say, Eddie calling Steve 'Dove' sent me through quite a comical physical reaction.

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God's Little Rockstar

I, Eiser Von Nawasena, better known as Eiser, Nasen or Ongo. I affirm my commitment to play JAY from ENHYPEN to the best of my ability and version. Any related flaws or unpleasant or offensive aspects are my responsibility and do not reflect on JAY in any way. Constructive criticism is welcomed with open arms, So feel free to hit the DM button on my profile to convey your thoughts to me but in a polite manner. I am grateful to everyone who supported me on my journey to become a better person. Thank You!

Park Jongseong, known by his stage name JAY, was born on April 20, 2002, in Seattle, Washington. Under the management of BELIFT Lab, JAY is a member of the 7-member boy group, ENHYPEN. They made their debut on November 30, 2020, with the mini album ”BORDER: DAY ONE,” marking over 1000 days in the industry.

Jay Park is the only child of the CEO of Sinar Tours. He was born in Seattle, United States and moved to South Korea at the age of 9. He is one of the I-Land contestants who ranked 2nd with a total of 1,192,889 votes and successfully debuted as a member of Enhypen. While at I-Land Jay formed a duo unit with Sunghoon performing songs from NCT U The 7th Sense. He was also a trainee at Big Hit Music for 2 years and 11 months.

MEET : ENHYPEN

In March 2019, Belift Lab was co-founded by South Korean entertainment agency CJ E&M and Hybe Corporation, with plans to create a new band in 2020.[5] Auditions began the same month in Seoul, the United States, Taiwan, and Japan, among others, for male trainees born between 1997 and 2008. On May 8, 2020, television channel Mnet announced the survival competition series, I-Land, a a joint venture of the two companies that "follows the birth of the next generation of K-pop artists." -Land, featured 23 male trainees, some of whom came from Belift auditions, while others were transfers from Big Hit Music, formerly Big Hit Entertainment, all of whom were later drilled under Belift Lab. The show aired weekly on Mnet from June 26 to September 18 2020, and was distributed internationally via Hybe Labels' YouTube channel. The show is divided into two parts. 12 contestants from the first part made it to the second part of the series. On the final episode of the show, seven members were selected from the final nine contestants, with six chosen by global rankings and the final member by the producers' choice. The debut group lineup with seven members, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-ki, was broadcast via live television broadcast of the finals.

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SYNOPSIS ✶ seol yn, member of NEWJEANS runs a popular fan account for ENHYPEN member sim jaeyun. what happens when yn attracts his fellow member, park sunghoon, who’s had a crush on her after seeing her for the first time in a cafe?

PARK SUNGHOON ( iceprince ) 🐧 021208

— istj , korean , visual , dancer , vocalist

introverted ex mubank mc. ranked 6th on survival show i-land. a hopeless romantic, falls quick and hard!! sees yn for the first time and is instantly in love. he used to be a professional figure skater, which earned him the nickname “ice prince.” he was chosen to be a music bank host alongside with jang wonyoung, and had his last broadcast september 2. 2022.

YANG JUNGWON ( leaderwon ) 🐈‍⬛ 040209

— istj, korean , leader , vocalist , dancer , rapper.

leader jungwon!! ranked 1st in i-land. has an obsession with his pet dog maeumi and will post him whenever and wherever he can! knows taekwondo. jungwon is definitely an all rounder!

LEE HEESEUNG ( hybeprincefrfr ) 🦌 011015

— istp , korean , center , vocalist , dancer , rapper

ranked 5th on i-land, vocal king heeseung will captivate you with his amazing voice. has an addiction to ramyeon and will eat it anytime he can with jake. is friends with tons of idols in the industry, and is a fan of newjeans!

PARK JONGSEONG ( jongseong ) 🦅 020420

— intp , korean - american , vocalist , dancer , rapper

ranked second in i-land. born in seattle, but lived to korea at age 9. jay is an amazing cook and takes so much pride in it. he also loves fashion. he always looks very expensive and put together, definitely sporting something luxury on him somewhere. he also always smells really really good?

SIM JAEYUN ( jayla4lyfe ) 🦮 021115

— istj , korean - australian , vocalist , dancer , rapper

born in south korea , jake was raised in australia. he loves playing sports , especially soccer and was known in school to be really smart, excelling in math. only training for 9 months, jakes talent was known to many as he ranked 3rd on i-land. part of aussie line, and he is friends with stray kid’s members bang chan and felix. he knows newjeans has two australian members, and once greeted their whole group at an award show.

KIM SUNOO ( slaynoo ) 🦊 030624

— enfp , korean , vocalist , visual , dancer

sunoo is definitely sunshine! always smiling and laughing and lofts the groups mood up whenever necessary . he’s super sassy and his remarks and faces often go viral. ranked 8th in final episode, he was the producers choice to debut. mint chocolate defender till the end of earth! goes absolutely insane when taking selfies (he’s very photogenic) and has no storage.

NISHIMURA RIKI ( giantmaknae ) 🐆 051009

— entj , japanese , maknae , dancer , rapper

ranked 4th on i-land, he was a fan favorite due to his amazing dance and performance skills, and for his persistent determination throughout the show at such a young age. this maknae is extremely tall, standing at 183cm and is considered the best dancer not only by the fans but also the members. loves his members dearly and would do anything for them.

ENHYPEN ( 엔하이픈) is the final 7 members of the survival show I-LAND under BE:LIFT Lab, a joint label created by HYBE and CJ E&M entertainment the group consists of heeseung, jay, jake, sunghoon, sunoo, jungwon, and ni-ki. ENHYPEN is a mix of an en dash and a hyphen that connects different words to create new meaning, members of ENHYPEN will connect, discover each other, and grow together. ENHYPEN debuted on November 30th, 2020 with their mini-album “BORDER: DAY ONE” and title track “Given-Taken”.

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Radio NET Bulgaria (October 05, 2022)

23:59 JESSY J - Soul Kisses (Gregg Karukas feat. Jessy J) 23:55 EVERETTE HARP - Old School 23:51 BRIAN SIMPSON - One and Only 23:47 NILS - Dance With Me 23:43 MEKIEL REUBEN - That Girl Told Me 23:39 BOBBY WELLS - She's Playful 23:35 KIM SCOTT - Emerge (Feat. Jonathan Fritzen) 23:31 DARRIUS JAMAR - Bounce Back 23:27 JULIAN VAUGHN - Time Is Now 23:23 ALTHEA RENE - Let Me Love You 23:18 DERRICK HARVIN - When You Say 23:13 ALEX FALDIN - Cold Wind 23:09 JAREZ - Lil Jazzy 23:04 BOBBY LYLE - Living In The Flow 22:58 PROJECT BLUE SUN - Ibiza Zouk (Sunny Mix) 22:52 SMOOTH DELUXE - Wonderful Micronesia 22:47 SYNTHETICSAX - Beach (Dj Rostej Remix Chillout Dreams) 22:41 RUSLAN-SET, V.RAY - The Voice of Star (Union Sense Remix) 22:37 PIANOCHOCOLATE - Les Souvenirs (Original Mix) 22:33 MENZI - Zug nach nirgendwo 22:25 EUPHONIC TRAVELLER - Crescent bay (original mix) 22:21 SOUND BEHAVIOUR - Arena 22:17 THE UNDERDOG PROJECT - Summer Jam (Unplugged) 22:12 SHAUN ESCOFFERY - Into the Blue (Mark de Clive 22:05 KITARO - A passage of life 21:59 DINKA - Magnolia (Original Mix) 21:55 THOMAS LEMMER - Through My Father's Eyes 21:51 SYLVERING - Just an Illusion 21:46 VIVIAN LACOSTE - Clair Del Mar 21:41 REUNITED - Sing It Back (Shazz Man Chill Mix) 21:39 INNA - Hot (Chill Out Remix) 21:32 COASTLINE - Adriatic Sea (Lounge Cafe Chillout Del Mar Mix) 21:27 KENNY FONTANA - U R The Sun (Toni Rivera Mix) 21:22 MICHAEL E - Promise 21:17 ANDAIN - You Once Told Me 21:11 JOSEPHINE SINCLAR - Paradise Deluxe 21:06 ALBERT ST. BARTH - Sabor Do Lounge 21:03 METAHARMONIKS - Doors 20:59 LEO ROJAS - The last ot the Mohicans 20:54 MANDALAY - Beautiful (7'' Canny mix) 20:49 MARTINIQUE LE SOUFFLEUR - El Guapo 20:45 JENS BUCHERT - Polaris (JB feat. Shine) 20:40 351 LAKE SHORE DRIVE - Summernights 20:34 JES - Heaven (Orange Project del Sol Interpretation) 20:29 BLANK & JONES - Coming Home (Afterlife Mix) 20:24 ATB - Still Here 20:18 LA CAINA - I Gotta Know Now 20:14 LAZY HAMMOCK - Star 20:09 GUENTER HAAS - Secret Diary 20:06 JAMES BUTLER - Coastline 20:00 CLAUDE CHAGALL - Sunset Buddha 19:54 ADELE - Skyfall (Skerdi M & Angelo DownTempo) 19:48 YOGEE, TWEET, MISSY ELLIOT - Thugman (Lounge remix 2011) 19:45 VINTAGE - Eva (Roman B & Vova Baggage Slow Mix) 19:40 ZETANDEL - Glowing Spots (Original Mix) 19:36 WILLIAM FITZSIMMONS - Psychasthenia 19:30 VECHIGEN - No Fear (Summer Vibes Chill Mix) 19:24 VLAD ZHUKOV - Nothing (W&D Chill Out Vocal Mix) 19:17 AMBITUS - Answers 19:13 OCEAN DRIVE, DJ ORISKA - Without You (Acoustic Version) 19:10 KATO, JON - Turn The Lights Off (Bullytrax Campfire Mix) 19:06 KIRSTY HAWKSHAW, TENISHIA - Reason To Forgive (Piano Mix) 19:02 MATT DAREY, STAN KOLEV, AELYN - Follow You (Acoustic Version) 18:57 NUAGE, N4M3 - Sunday Morning (Original Mix) 18:53 NITIN SAWHNEY - Breathing Light 18:49 LOWLAND - Children (Orchestral Version) 18:42 LERRY MULLER, ANETTA GRANT - Dreaming (Original) 18:38 LIVING ROOM - Teneriffe 07 18:35 MODJO - Lady (Acoustic Version) 18:30 MIGUEL LARA - Oblivion 18:26 MR. SPECIAL - Aren't You Clever (CJ Alex Chillout Remix) 18:23 MARIUS NEDELCU, RED HEAD - Rain (Acoustic Version) 18:19 MANDEL TURNER - Come Into My Life 18:13 LOUNGAHOLIC - Careless Whisper 18:10 MOBY - Porcelain 18:05 LUIGI LUSINI - I'll Be Home (Original Mix) 18:01 MAX MILLION - Do You Believe (Original Mix) 17:57 MARCELA MANGABEIRA - Don't Stop The Music (Lounge Version) 17:54 JOEL HIRSCH, ROXANNE EMERY - Neon Dreams (Cinematic Version) 17:50 MAKIS ABLIANITIS - Love Secret 17:46 LIULA - Sweet Dreams 17:43 MARIO BASANOV VIDIS, JAZZU - Give It A Try 17:39 MIA LEMAR - Colourful Life (Photo In Lounge Remix) 17:34 MARC PUIG, MARIA COLLADO - To Forget Me 17:28 SIMON LE GREC - Decisions (Delor Mix) 17:23 MEHMET CEMAL YESILCAY - You And I 17:19 MAZELONOSTRA - Twilight Room (Spanish Edit) 17:14 MARGA SOL - Prayer For Love (Soul Avenue's Balearic Blues Mix) 17:10 NIK LLOYD - Number 1 (Acoustic Cover) 17:06 SIMON G - Crazy (original Mix) 17:03 NURKO, AUTREY - So Far Gone 17:00 LOST FREQUENCIES, FLYNN - Recognise (Acoustic Version) 16:55 DEE LUCAS - Dollar Bill 16:51 AL DEGREGORIS - No Holding Back (Feat. Nils) 16:47 AL GOMEZ - For Sure 16:41 OLI SILK - Steppin' Out 16:37 TIM BOWMAN - Love Forever More 16:33 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - March On (Feat. Jeff Lorber) 16:29 SEAN U - Electrify 16:24 STEVE COLE - Looking Up 16:21 SHAWN RAIFORD - Magic Man 16:17 BOBBY WELLS - End of Summer 16:13 GREGG KARUKAS - Daylight 16:09 DARRIUS JAMAR - Heaven 16:04 NELSON RANGELL - Clutch 15:59 DERRICK HARVIN - Gone 15:54 BOBBY LYLE - What Kind Of World 15:49 BRIAN SIMPSON - From the Hip (feat. Chuck Loeb) 15:45 JEANETTE HARRIS - Groovin' 15:41 JAREZ - Its Over 15:37 BLAKE AARON - Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing (feat. Kim Scott) 15:33 ALTHEA RENE - Inner Circle 15:29 ALEX FALDIN - Hand Claps 15:25 AL DEGREGORIS - All Over The Place (Feat. Eric Marienthal) 15:20 AL GOMEZ - Sip Thy Wine 15:16 JACKIEM JOYNER - Southside Boulevard 15:12 JULIAN VAUGHN - Ecstasy 15:08 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - Tonight Is the Night 15:03 TIM BOWMAN - Columbus,Ga 14:58 SKINNY HIGHTOWER - Emotions 14:54 MARION MEADOWS - Andalusian Sunset 14:49 BOBBY LYLE - Spirit Song 14:45 LOUIE FITZGERALD - Jukin' and Jivin' 14:40 DERRICK HARVIN - Another Day in Paradise 14:36 BRIAN SIMPSON - Bonita 14:32 JAREZ - Slow Motion 14:28 BOBBY WELLS - Oooh Baby 14:24 NICK COLIONNE - It's Gonna Be Alright 14:20 DARRIUS JAMAR - My Everything 14:17 DEON YATES - First Day of Summer 14:12 ADAM HAWLEY - Shuffle (Feat. Darren Rahn) 14:08 BONEY JAMES - Sunset Boulevard 14:04 ALTHEA RENE - Barbara Mae 13:59 AL DEGREGORIS - Follow Your Dreams 13:54 FREDDIE FOX - Sensual 13:50 JC SOL - Our Groove 13:46 KENNY NIGHTINGALE - My Saxophone 13:42 JULIAN VAUGHN - Ride Along 13:38 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - Waiting For You 13:35 ALEX FALDIN - Throwback Vacations 13:32 JUSTIN KLUNK - Dive 13:27 BOBBY LYLE - Living In The Flow 13:23 RANDY MULLER BOOM CHANG BANG - Sunnyside Up 13:20 LOUIE FITZGERALD - Through the Rain 13:15 AL GOMEZ - Catchin' a Vibe 13:11 BRIAN SIMPSON - So Many Ways 13:07 NORTH 2UNES WOODALL - Loving 2 13:02 DERRICK HARVIN - From Here 12:58 JAREZ - Mr. Sexy Saxy 12:53 JACKIEM JOYNER - Beautiful Seduction 12:48 MARION MEADOWS - Magic Men 12:45 SKINNY HIGHTOWER - Force 12:42 BOBBY WELLS - My Sweet Butterfly 12:37 STEVE COLE - Neo Sol 12:31 EUGE GROOVE - Chillaxin 12:26 GREGG KARUKAS - Believe in Me 12:21 CHRIS STANDRING - Fat Tuesday 12:17 BRAD ALEXANDER - Yearning for Your Love 12:14 AL DEGREGORIS - Sunnyside 12:09 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - After Hours 12:06 LOUIE FITZGERALD - Keepin' the Groove On 12:02 FREDDIE FOX - So Much Love 11:57 BRIAN SIMPSON - A Soft Touch 11:52 NORTH 2UNES WOODALL - In the Mood 11:48 MARCUS ANDERSON - Mel-Ow Mood 11:44 JULIAN VAUGHN - Sunday 11:39 DERRICK HARVIN - This Time Around 11:35 JAREZ - Around The World 11:30 THE SMOOTH JAZZ ALLEY - EBF 11:25 MARION MEADOWS - Celebration Road 11:21 SKINNY HIGHTOWER - Jubilee 11:17 CHRIS STANDRING - Living the Poetry 11:11 BOBBY WELLS - Bella's Pier 11:06 JOE MCBRIDE, THE TEXAS RHYTHM CLUB - Morning In A Distant Land 11:01 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - Nobody But You (Feat. Billy Mondragon Of DW3) 10:58 LOUIE FITZGERALD - Thinkin' Back on When 10:53 JEFF KASHIWA - Back To Love 10:49 BRIAN SIMPSON - When I Found You 10:42 MARCUS ANDERSON - Give Love (Feat. Anthony Saunders) 10:38 NORTH 2UNES WOODALL - On the Move 10:34 TIM BOWMAN - Flyin Away 10:29 DAVE BRADSHAW JR. - Set Me Free 10:25 PIECES OF A DREAM - Steppers ''D'' Lite 10:21 J. WHITE - Mr. Nugroove 10:17 NAJEE - Happiness (A Felicidade) 10:13 LOWELL HOPPER - See the Light 10:08 DERRICK HARVIN - Colombiana 10:04 DARREN RAHN - Duplicity 10:00 JAREZ - Together Forever 09:57 JOYCE COOLING - Coasting 09:53 NORMAN BROWN - Keep The Faith 09:49 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - Feelin' Good 09:45 MARION MEADOWS - Last Ticket To Somewhere 09:41 CAROL ALBERT - Love Again 09:37 LOUIE FITZGERALD - When I Look into Your Eyes 09:33 MARCUS ANDERSON - Backseat Drivers (Feat. Adam Hawley) 09:28 JULIAN VAUGHN - Waymans Way 09:23 BRIAN SIMPSON - Mystical 09:20 NORTH 2UNES WOODALL - Happy Cause I'm Going Home 09:15 PIECES OF A DREAM - Give U My Heart 09:11 NAJEE - Modern Lovers 09:07 JIM ADKINS - Turning Point 09:06 TONY SAUNDERS - Uptown Jazz 08:55 TIM BOWMAN - Friends 08:51 BOBBY WELLS - Tee It Up 08:45 CHRIS GODBER - Chips 'n' Salsa 08:42 LOWELL HOPPER - No Turning Back 08:40 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - Give And Take 08:30 NATE WHITE - Ducie's Groove 08:19 MARCUS ANDERSON - Let's Not Wait (Feat. Nicholas Cole) 08:19 DANNY LERMAN - You Take My Breath Away 08:04 NAJEE - Dr. Dolittle 07:59 PIECES OF A DREAM - Fired Up 07:54 NORTH 2UNES WOODALL - I Want Her 07:51 KIM SCOTT - Best Part 07:46 TIM BOWMAN - Glory to Glory 07:42 RHODA GRAHAM - Finally 07:37 SKINNY HIGHTOWER - Poppa J 07:32 DEE LUCAS - The Grady Curve 07:28 LOWELL HOPPER - Affection 07:23 JEFF KASHIWA - Hyde Park (The 'Ah, Oooh' Song) 07:19 UNDER THE LAKE - Bridgetown 07:16 WARREN HILL - Play That Funky Music (White Boy) 07:11 MARION MEADOWS - Mother Earth 07:07 OLI SILK - Meet Me In The Middle 07:03 MARCUS ANDERSON - Understanding (Feat. Brian Culbertson) 06:58 NAJEE - Savoir Faire 06:54 DONN BYNUM - Because I'm Feeling You 06:49 SEAN U - Second Wind 06:43 PIECES OF A DREAM - Feelin' Good 06:38 BRIAN SIMPSON - Sunlit Sea 06:33 NORTH 2UNES WOODALL - Susie Mae 06:30 SHAWN RAIFORD - It Feels so Nice 06:25 NELSON RANGELL - Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing 06:21 HANK BILAL - Perfect Harmony 06:17 JEFF KASHIWA - Thanks To You 06:13 ZOLBERT - A Song for You 06:09 TIM BOWMAN - Just Another Day 06:04 KIM WATERS - Nightfall 05:59 ZACH BRIDGES - These Hands 05:54 NAJEE - Isla Hermosa 05:51 MARION MEADOWS - Dream Catcher 05:46 SKINNY HIGHTOWER - Time Marches On 05:42 MARCUS ANDERSON - Limited Edition (Feat. Steven J. Collins ) 05:38 LOWELL HOPPER - Resurgence 05:34 JEANETTE HARRIS - Night Jam 05:29 PIECES OF A DREAM - Gettin' Through It 05:25 DANIEL CHIA - Cali Style 05:21 DONN BYNUM - Mercy Mercy Me (feat. Lew Laing Jr.) 05:18 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD - Morning After 05:12 STEVE COLE - Toronto 05:09 BRIAN SIMPSON - Whisper To Me 05:04 JEFF KASHIWA - Show Me Love 05:00 NORTH 2UNES WOODALL - Hip Hug 04:55 EUGE GROOVE - Take You Higher 04:50 NAJEE - Bounce 04:46 GREGG KARUKAS - Coyote Party 04:42 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - Better Days Ahead feat. Jeff Pescetto 04:38 KIM SCOTT - I'm Every Woman (feat. Althea Rene & Ragan Whiteside) 04:34 MARION MEADOWS - Life In The Clouds 04:30 ZACH BRIDGES - Yonder 04:26 BRAD ALEXANDER - A Matter of Time 04:20 MARCUS ANDERSON - Dandelion 04:16 PIECES OF A DREAM - Going Home 04:12 ZOLBERT - On My Way 04:08 TIM BOWMAN - Heart & Soul 04:03 BALANCE9 - 110 at Night 03:59 JEFF KASHIWA - Something About You 03:54 NICK COLIONNE - Whatcha Gonna Do 03:51 JACKIEM JOYNER - Don't Make Her Wait 03:46 NAJEE - Hurricane 03:41 DONN BYNUM - Our Turn to Dance (feat. Paul Jackson Jr.) 03:37 BRIAN SIMPSON - What I'm Waiting For 03:33 LOWELL HOPPER - Ever Lasting 03:29 WALTER BEASLEY - She Can't Help It 03:24 ADAM HAWLEY - Detroit 03:20 SKINNY HIGHTOWER - Bittersweet 03:16 MARION MEADOWS - Real Time 03:12 DANIEL DOMENGE - Between Your Hands 03:08 NORTH 2UNES WOODALL - 102 Degree 03:03 BONEY JAMES - You Can Count on Me 02:59 PIECES OF A DREAM - It's A Vibe 02:54 FRANK MCCOMB - Movin' In Traffic (For Russell Ferrante and George Duke) . 02:50 MARCUS ANDERSON - Can I Come Over 02:46 JEFF KASHIWA - Mediterranean Nights 02:42 JASON PETERSON DELAIRE - Check Please (feat. Chris Camozzi) 02:39 NAJEE - Luna 02:35 DANIEL CHIA - Say You Will 02:31 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - Tell Me Why (Feat. Paul Brown) 02:27 BALANCE9 - Sway 02:23 MICHAEL SILVERMAN, ERIC MARIENTHAL - In These Times 02:20 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD - Now I See 02:16 ZOLBERT - Smile 02:12 AL DEGREGORIS - Time Sensitive 02:08 WALTER BEASLEY - Lovely Day 02:04 PHIL DENNY - Around the Block 01:59 TIM BOWMAN - Happiness Is 01:55 THREESTYLE - Missing You 01:52 FREDDIE FOX - Feelin' It 01:48 MARION MEADOWS - Invisible 01:44 FRANK MCCOMB - Cha Cha (For Ramsey Lewis) 01:40 LOWELL HOPPER - Change of Seasons 01:36 JASON PETERSON DELAIRE - After Hours 01:32 NAJEE - Bottom To The Top 01:27 JEFF KASHIWA - 3 01:22 THE SMOOTH JAZZ ALLEY - Smooth Jazz Alley 01:18 PIECES OF A DREAM - Livin' The Life 01:14 BRIAN SIMPSON - All That Matters 01:10 MARCUS ANDERSON - Will Power 01:05 JAREZ - Just Can't Wait 01:01 JAZZ IN PINK - Positivity 00:57 PHIL DENNY - Lifted 00:53 FRANK SUTTON - Its Gonna Be A Lovely Day 00:48 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - Huggy Bear 00:44 VANN BURCHFIELD - I'm Holding On 00:40 WALTER BEASLEY - Barack's Groove 00:36 THE SAX PACK - Back In Style 00:32 SKINNY HIGHTOWER - Now Or Never 00:29 ZOLBERT - Frappe 00:25 BLAKE AARON - Dreamland 00:21 JASON PETERSON DELAIRE - Nightcap (feat. Chris Camozzi) 00:16 NAJEE - Valentine Love 00:12 FRANK MCCOMB - Just Ride (For George Duke) 00:07 JEFF KASHIWA - The Good Life 00:03 TIM BOWMAN - Watchout

[khiphop-discussions]

Do you feel as though the Hip-hop industry in Korea is getting saturated, especially with Smtm, and now the new show that Superbee is having? I don't know about all these new rappers, trappers or "singing rappers", everything new just feels so not genuine, the beats are the same and the lyricism is really downgraded. I feel like the Korean public (not the Hip-hop heads in Hipgal or other Hiphop forums) have like changed the entire image of it. But I wanna hear what you have to say about it!!

The general public is always gonna change the hip-hop. It's another issue with capitalism. Any time people start making money or a living off art, they will have to go with what the market wants at a given time or risk not making any money from it.

This is the same thing that people say about Hip-Hop in general.

I don't particularly care that hip-hop changes over time cause I'm not a SUPER hip-hop purist. I understand that hip-hop is a culture and culture is SUPPOSED to change and evolve over time. The only time culture stops (or should stop) is when the people who invented it are dead or decided they no longer have a use for it for whatever reason (in real life the process can be a bit different but that's a whole sociology and/or cultural anthropology lesson and we won't do that at the moment lol).

I do like some trap or some singing rap cause I LOVE genre fusions and crossovers (reason why I love Changmo and when artists put violins or other classical music influences on their hip-hop songs). However, when something like SMTM10 happens where damn near ALL of the songs where clearly just an attempt at doing really pop-y stuff to chart + make money off streams? That's a bit much. But AGAIN, I know their reasoning for doing that was to recuperate MONEY that was likely lost during the pandemic (as well as to give away bigger prizes) ! SMTM songs chart ANYWAY but I guess they wanted even MORE attention from the general public (I think I've heard that the GP and casual fans are actually more profitable. Hardcore fans will buy everything you put out BUT since there's more casuals + GP it's just a larger pool of money even if they only stream 1 thing or buy one album). Someone a few days ago even noted that it seemed like the ads got more blatant this season (IDK if that was you or not).

One thing I CAN say that I'm proud of the KHH scene for, is that actual hip-hop artists own most of the labels (or AT LEAST a chunk of a share in the company like Jay Park did). So most rappers (non-idols) are signed under actual rappers. One thing that is a big regret in Hip-hop (at least in the Black community) is that a lot of hip-hop is owned by white record execs so they can control the creativity and direction of hip-hop. Rappers like Lou the Human (now Lou from Paradise as he refuses to use the old name anymore. I'm not sure if the label owns it now or if he just doesn't want that name going into the next chapter of life with him since it is associated with that label), have said that they wanted him to pee on a black baby doll just to drum up controversy (as well as other things).

Since KHH rappers are involved still, they still have a certain level of control. But honestly, I feel like KHH is STILL pretty damn new. Even hip-hop in general is still "technically" younger than our grandparents for the most part but Korean hip-hop even younger than that. I hope they don't sell off the labels. Looking back, that CJ E&M acquisition of AOMG and Hi-Lite should have been a lot scarier to me but I was mostly fine with it for the increased reach. You live and you learn of course. As we're seeing now with MKIT/UNCUT, it's really dangerous for people who barely give a shit about hip-hop outside of money to get involved. So I can see why people don't like mnet or SMTM at all.

HOWEVER, I feel like as long as the rappers keep CONTROL of the labels (as well as their masters and everything on the business end), then SMTM staying or going can't control the future of KHH. Especially since the rappers technically have the means to make their own show that people would watch in the absence of SMTM.

BUT then the rappers themselves have to be trustworthy too. Cause what happens when there's a company who wants to buy your label for a large sum of money? Are you gonna take it and let them take over khh or will you stand firm?

My final thoughts are that the artists should get their money out of mnet and SMTM while it's still profitable and still a thing but never trust mnet + producers/staff that much. It seems like people in KHH have kinda already figured that out at this point now which is why the artists don't do stuff to fuck up their image or take the series that seriously any more. And you have people saying "FUCK SMTM" outright (dok2 literally said it in one of his songs MADE for the SHOW! Which means they ended up PAYING him for that! LOL King shit!) and/or throwing their chains from past seasons into lakes (Hongwon). SMTM will eventually start to lose viewers and fade out like EVERY show ever (seems like the survival show bubble is gonna burst eventually). And when that happens, mic swag, dingo, yng&rich records, and everybody else in KHH should be ready to pick up with new ideas and things fans wanna see. It's clear Super Bee is fine being a direct competitor with SMTM which is why he's having this survival show.

BUT on the fan side, we also need to make sure we are hyping up these shows that are non-SMTM as well which we do. We come out in droves to watch them.

BUT they have to be professionally run, they have to be PROMOTED so we know when and where to watch, AND the show can't just die out randomly without talking about winners/other contestants and/or having another season. Also, wouldn't hurt to have subs. CLEARLY international fans are watching by the THOUSANDS. CLEARLY y'all sell tickets when you're on world tours so ????

[sailorchive]

BTS AWARDS - LIST

2013

Favorite Social Artist

Melon Music Awards - New Artist of the Year

2014

Seoul Music Awards - New Artist Award

K-Pop World Hallyu Star 2014

Gaon Chart Music Awards - New Artist of the Year (Male)

Golden Disc Awards - Rookie Awards

Yinyuetai -  Rookie Award

Arirang TV Pops in Seoul Awards - Rising Star Award

2015

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Rookie of the Year

Seoul Music Awards - Bongsang Award

Golden Disc Awards - Disc Bonsang (Dark & Wild)

Melon Music Awards - Best Male Dance (I Need U)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best World Performer

MBC Music Show Champion Awards -  Best Performance Male Group (RUN)

Japan Gold Disc Awards - New Artist of the Year (Asia)

Japan Gold Disc Awards -  Best 3 New Artists (Asia)

MTV Europe Music Awards - Best Korean Act

Arirang TV Simply K-Pop Awards - Best Performance Boy Group

Cable TV Broadcast Awards - Hallyu Star Popularity Award

2016

Asia Artist Awards - Best Icon

Asia Artist Awards - Artist of the Year

Melon Music Awards - Album of the Year (Young Forever)

Melon Music Awards - Top 10 Artists

Gaon Chart Music Awards - K-Pop World Hallyu Star Award

Golden Disc Awards - Disc Bonsang (The Most Beautiful Moment in Life pt. 1)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Dance Performance (Male Group)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Artist of the Year

Seoul Music Awards - Bongsang Award

KBS World Radio - Best Boy Group

KBS World Radio - Best Song (FIRE)

KBS MV Bank MV Best 5 - Best Music Video (FIRE)

CJ E&M America Awards - Best Male Idol

Hanteo Awards - Album Award (WINGS)

2017

Billboard Music Awards - Top Social Artist

Nickelodeon Brazil Kids' Choice Awards -  International Show of the Year in Brazil

Nickelodeon Mexico Kids' Choice Awards -  Favorite International Artist or Group

Shorty Awards - Best in Music

Teen Choice Awards -  Choice International Artist

Melon Music Awards - Global Artist

Melon Music Awards - Song of the Year (Spring Day)

Melon Music Awards - Music Video Award (DNA)

Melon Music Awards - Top 10 Artists

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Music Video (Spring Day)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Qoo10 Artist of the Year

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Asian Style in Hong Kong

Gaon Chart Music Awards -  Album of the Year (WINGS)

Gaon Chart Music Awards - V Live Global Popularity

Golden Disc Awards - Disc Bonsang (WINGS)

Golden Disc Awards - K-Pop Global Artist

Seoul Music Awards - Record of the Year (WINGS)

Seoul Music Awards - Best Music Video (Blood Sweat & Tears)

Seoul Music Awards - Best Male Dance Performance

Seoul Music Awards - Bonsang Award

Korean Broadcasting Awards - Artist Award

Soribada Best K-Music Awards - Hallyu Star

Hanteo Awards - Singer Award

Hanteo Awards - Album Awards (Love Yourself: Her)

Global VLIVE Awards - Global Artist Top 10

Japan Gold Disc Awards - Best 3 Albums (Asia)

Busan One Asia Festival Awards -  Global Trend Star Award

Korean Consumer Forum's Brand of the Year Awards -  Singer of the Year Award

Yinyuetai - Best Stage Performance Award

2018

Billboard Music Awards - Top Social Artist

American Music Awards - Favorite Social Artist

E! People's Choice Awards - Group of the Year

E! People's Choice Awards - Social Celebrity of the Year

E! People's Choice Awards - Song of the Year

E! People's Choice Awards - Music Video of the Year

iHeart Radio Music Awards - Fan Favorite Duo or Group

iHeart Radio Music Awards - Best Fan Army

iHeart Radio Music Awards - Best Boyband

YouTube Awards - Diamond Play Button

Radio Disney Music Awards - Best Duo/Group

Radio Disney Music Awards - Fiercest Fans

Radio Disney Music Awards - Best Dance Track (MIC Drop Remix)

Radio Disney Music Awards - Best Song That Makes You Smile (DNA)

Teen Choice Awards - Choice International Artist

Teen Choice Awards - Choice Fandom

The Hall Of Stars Awards -  Best Fandom (Spain)

The Hall Of Stars Awards -  Best Fandom (Worldwide)

The Asian Awards - Outstanding Achievement in Music

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards - Favorite International Artist or Group

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards - Best Fandom

Nickelodeon USA Kids' Choice Awards - Favorite Global Music Star

Nickelodeon Brazil Kids' Choice Awards - Best Fandom

Nickelodeon Mexico Kids' Choice Awards - Best Fandom

BBC Radio1 Teen Awards -  Best International Group

BBC Radio1 Teen Awards - Social Media Star

Melon Music Awards - Artist of the Year

Melon Music Awards - Album of the Year

Melon Music Awards - Best Rap/Hip Hop (Fake Love)

Melon Music Awards - Global Artist

Melon Music Awards - Kakao Hot Star Award

Melon Music Awards - Netizen Popularity Award

Melon Music Awards - Top 10 Artists

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Artist of the Year

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Album of the Year (Love Yourself: Tear)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Worldwide Icon of the Year

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Favorite Music Video (IDOL)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Favorite Dance Artist (Male)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Global Top 10 Fan's Choice

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Mwave Global Fan Choice (Fake Love)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - TikTok Best Music Video (IDOL)  

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Asian Style

Asia Artist Awards - Popularity Award

Asia Artist Awards - Apreciation of Korean Tourism

Asia Artist Awards - Fabulous Award

Asia Artist Awards - Artist of the Year

Asia Artist Awards - Artists of the Year Big Award

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Album of the Year (You Never Walk Alone)

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Album of the Year (Love Yourself: Her)

Golden Disc Awards - Disc Bonsang (Love Yourself: Her)

Golden Disc Awards - Album of the Year (Love Yourself: Her)

Golden Disc Awards - Digital Bonsang (Spring Day)

Seoul Music Awards - Bonsang Award

Seoul Music Awards - Daesang Award (?)

Korean Broadcasting Awards - Artists Award

Korean Music Awards - Artist of the Year

Korea Popular Music Awards - Bonsang Awards

Korea Popular Music Awards - Best Album (Love Yourself: Answer)

Soribada Best K-Music Awards - Daesang Award

Soribada Best K-Music Awards - World Social Artist Award

Soribada Best K-Music Awards - Bonsang Award

MTV Europe Music Awards - Best Group

MTV Europe Music Awards - Biggest Fans

MTV Millennial Awards - Fandom of the Year

MTV Millennial Awards - Kpop Revolution

MTV Millennial Awards Brazil - Fandom of the Year

MTV Millennial Awards Brazil - Kpop Explosion

MTV Video Music Awards Japan -  Best Group Video (International) (Fake Love)

Global VLIVE Top 10 - Artist Top 10 (#1)

Global VLIVE Awards - Global Artist Top 10

Journalists Federation of Korea - Proud Korean Award

Instagram -

iF Design Award - Brand Identity Award (BTS x Plus X)

A' Design Award and Competition - Iron A' Design Award (BTS x Plus X)

Korea Green Foundation - People Who Made The World Brighter in 2018

2019

Billboard Music Awards - Top Social Artist

Billboard Music Awards - Best Duo/Group

American Music Awards - Favorite Duo or Group - Pop/Rock

American Music Awards - Favorite Social Artist

American Music Awards - Tour of the Year  (LY: SY Tour)

Variety Awards - Group of the Year

iHeart Radio Music Awards - Best Fans

Radio Disney Music Awards - Global Phenom Award

Teen Choice Awards - Favorite International Artist

Teen Choice Awards - Favorite Collab (Boy with Luv feat. Halsey)

Teen Choice Awards - Summer Tour (Love Yourself Tour)

Teen Choice Awards - Favorite Fandom

Nickelodeon USA Kids' Choice Awards - Favorite Group

Melon Music Awards - Artist of the Year

Melon Music Awards - Album of the Year (MOTS: Persona)

Melon Music Awards - Song of the Year (Boy with Luv)

Melon Music Awards - Record of the Year (Boy with Luv)

Melon Music Awards - Best Dance Male

Melon Music Awards - Kakao Hot Star Award

Melon Music Awards - Netizen Popularity Award

Melon Music Awards - Top 10 Artists

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Artist of the Year

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Album of the Year (MOTS: Persona)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Song of the Year (Boy with Luv)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Male Group

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Dance Performance Male

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Favorite Male Artist

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Music Video (Boy with Luv)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Worldwide Icon of the Year

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Worldwide Fans Choice

Asia Artist Awards - Popularity Award  AAA X Dongnam Media & FPT Polytechnic

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Album of the Year (Love Yourself: Tear)

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Album of the Year (Love Yourself: Answer)

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Contribution to K-Pop

Golden Disc Awards - Disc Bonsang (Love Yourself: Answer)

Golden Disc Awards - Album of the Year (Love Yourself: Answer)

Golden Disc Awards - Digital Bonsang (Fake Love)

Golden Disc Awards - Popularity Award

Golden Disc Awards - K-Pop Most Popular Star NetEase

Golden Disc Awards - Best Global Artist V Live

Korean Music Awards - Artist of the Year

Korean Music Awards - Song of the Year (Fake Love)

Korean Music Awards - Best Pop Song (Fake Love)

Seoul Music Awards - Best Album (Love Yourself: Tear)

Seoul Music Awards - Bonsang

Seoul Music Awards - Daesang

The Fact Music Awards - Artist of the Year

The Fact Music Awards - Popularity Prize

The Fact Music Awards - Best Album (Love Yourself: Answer)

The Fact Music Awards - Daesang

SOOMPI Awards - Album of the Year

SOOMPI Awards - Artist of the Year

SOOMPI Awards - MV of the Year (Fake Love)

SOOMPI Awards - Best Solo Artist (RM)

SOOMPI Awards - Best Performance (Singularity)

SOOMPI Awards - Best International Series (Burn The Stage)

SOOMPI Awards - Best Collab (WIOM)

M2 X Genie Music Awards - Top Artist

M2 X Genie Music Awards - M2 Top Video

M2 X Genie Music Awards - Male Group

M2 X Genie Music Awards - Male Group Performance

M2 X Genie Music Awards - Global Popularity Prize

M2 X Genie Music Awards - Genie Music Popularity Award

Soribada - Male Popularity Awards

Soribada - Artist of the Year

Soribada - Bonsang

Korea Games Awards - Good Games (BTS World)

Global VLIVE Top 10 - Artist Top 10 (#1)

Global VLIVE Top 10 - Best Artist

Global VLIVE Top 10 - Best Channel (10M followers)

Global VLIVE Top 10 - Video of the Year (BTS Live: JK)

Global VLIVE Top 10 - Best V Original (Run BTS! 2018)

VLIVE Awards 2019 V Heartbeat - The Most Loved Artist

VLIVE Awards 2019 V Heartbeat - Global Artist TOP 12 (#1)

MTV Europe Music Awards - Best Group

MTV Europe Music Awards - Best Live

MTV Europe Music Awards - Biggest Fans

Top50 Music Awards - Best Group

Top50 Music Awards - Best MV (IDOL)

Top50 Music Awards - Biggest Fans

Edaily Culture Awards - Daesang

Edaily Culture Awards - Concert Award (Love Yourself)

JGDA - Best Asian Artist

JGDA - Album of the Year (Face Yourself)

JGDA - Top 3 Albums (Face Yourself, Love Yourself: Answer)

JGDA - Best Recorded MV (Wings Tour in Japan)

MTV Spain - Video of the Year (IDOL)

Bravo Otto - Best Group

Brazilian Young Prize - Fandom K-Pop

96.5 TDY - Summer Artist

MPN - Favorite International Artist

MPN - Best International Hit

Telehit Awards - Best K-Pop of the Year

Top50 Summer Battler - Summer Artist (Spain)

GAFFA Prisen - International Group

GAFFA Prisen - International Release (Love Yourself: Answer)

Myx Music Awards - Favorite International Video (Fake Love)

MTV LA Miaw - Global Instagrammer (Jungkook)

MTV LA Miaw - K-Pop Explosion

MTV Brazil Miaw - Fandom of the Year

MTV Brazil Miaw - K-Pop Explosion

BreakTudo - Best International Group

BreakTudo - Best International Fandom

MTV EMA - Best Group

MTV EMA - Best Live

MTV EMA - Biggest Fans

Actuality A Spain - Best Fandom

Actuality A Spain - Best Album

Russian Bravo Awards - Best Group of the Year

MTV Hottest - Summer Superstar

VMAs - Best Group

VMAs - Best K-Pop

MTV Japan - Best Buzz Awards

Kids Choice Awards Mexico - Best Fandom

Kids Choice Awards Mexico - Favorite International Group

ABPBH - Popular Korean Artist

GJA - Mobile Game of the Year (BTS World)

2020

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Artist of the year

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Retail Album of the Year (MOTS: Persona)

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Social Hot Star of the Year

Golden Disc Awards - Digital Bonsang (Boy with Luv)

Golden Disc Awards - Song of the Year (Boy with Luv)

Golden Disc Awards - Disc Bonsang (MOTS: Persona)

Golden Disc Awards - Album of the Year (MOTS: Persona)

Golden Disc Awards - TikTok’s Popularity Award

Golden Disc Awards - Fans’ Choice K-Pop

2020 Soribada Best K-Music Awards - Daesang

2020 Soribada Best K-Music Awards - Bonsang

2020 Soribada Best K-Music Awards - New K-Wave Favorite Male Bias Award

Power Radio UK Summer Awards 2020 - Best Group

Power Radio UK Summer Awards 2020 - Best Fandom (ARMY)

Power Radio UK Summer Awards 2020 - Best Album (MOTS:7)

Power Radio UK Summer Awards 2020 - Song of the Summer (Stay Gold)

MTV UK - Hottest Summer Superstar

VMAs - Best Group

VMAs - Best K-Pop (ON)

VMAs - Best Choreography (ON)

VMAs - Best Pop (ON)

47th Korean Broadcasting Awards - Artist Award

iHeart Radio Music Awards - Best Music Video (Boy with Luv)

iHeart Radio Music Awards - Best Fan Army

Billboard Music Awards - Top Social Artist

MTV Music Awards Japan - Best Group Video International (Dynamite)

EuroKpop Awards - Best Producer

EuroKpop Awards - Artist of the Year

EuroKpop Awards - Album of the Year

EuroKpop Awards - Outstanding Contribution to Music

Kids Choice Awards Mexico - Fandom Favorito

Kids Choice Awards Mexico - Hit Mundial (ON)

MTV EMA - Best Song (Dynamite)

MTV EMA - Best Group

MTV EMA - Biggest Fans

MTV EMA - Best Virtual Live (BangBangCon: The Live)

The Big 20 Charts Award - TB20 Chart Achievement Award

The Big 20 Charts Award - Song of the Year (Dynamite)

The Big 20 Charts Award - Best Stage Performance (Dynamite)

The Big 20 Charts Award - Best Male Group

The Big 20 Charts Award - Fandom of the Year

Red Dot Design Awards - Brand Design and Communication (LY series)

Brand of the Year Awards - Male Group of the Year

People Choice Awards - The Group of 2020

People Choice Awards - The Song of 2020(Dynamite)

People Choice Awards - The Music Video of 2020 (Dynamite)

People Choice Awards - The Album of 2020 (MOTS: 7)

American Music Awards - Favorite Duo or Group - Pop/Rock

American Music Awards - Favorite Social Artist

VMA Japan - Best Group Video - International (Dynamite)

Asia Artist Awards - Male Idol Popularity

Asia Artist Awards - Best of the Best

Asia Artist Awards - Song of the Year (Dynamite)

APAN Music Awards - Best Male Group (Korea)

APAN Music Awards - Best OST (Korea)

APAN Music Awards - Best OST (Worldwide)

APAN Music Awards - Apan Top 10

Melon Music Awards - Top 10 Bonsang

Melon Music Awards - Best Dance Male

Melon Music Awards - Netizens Choice

Melon Music Awards - Best Rock (eight by IU ft. SUGA)

Melon Music Awards - Artist of the Year

Melon Music Awards - Album of the Year (MOTS: 7)

Melon Music Awards - Song of the Year (Dynamite)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - 2020 Visionary

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Male Group

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Worldwide Fans Choice

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best MV (Dynamite)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Dance Performance

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Collaboration (eight by IU ft. SUGA)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Artist of the Year

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Album of the Year (MOTS: 7)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Song of the Year (Dynamite)

Mnet Asian Music Awards - Worldwide Icon of the Year

NRJ Music Awards - International Group/Duo of the Year

Consequence of Sound - Band of the Year

Melon Popularity Award - Black Swan (5x)

Melon Popularity Award - ON (5xx)

Melon Popularity Award - 00:00 (3x)

Melon Popularity Award - Dynamite (5x)

Melon Popularity Award - Savage Love Remix (5x)

Melon Popularity Award - Life Goes On (2x)

The Fact Music Awards - Year’s Artist

The Fact Music Awards - Worldwide Icon

The Fact Music Awards - Listener’s Choice

The Fact Music Awards - Daesang (Grand Prize)

Korea First Brand Awards - Best Male Idol

Interpark Best Album

2021

Golden Disc Awards - Album of the Year (MOTS: 7)

Golden Disc Awards - Best Digital Song Bonsang (Dynamite)

Golden Disc Awards - Best Album Bonsang (MOTS: 7)

Golden Disc Awards - Most Popular Artist

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Artist of the Year - Digital (ON)

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Artist of the Year - Digital (Dynamite)

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Artist of the Year - Digital (Life Goes On)

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Artist of the Year - Physical Album (MOTS: 7)

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Artist of the Year - Physical Album (BE)

Gaon Chart Music Awards - Artist of the Year - Retail (MOTS: 7)

Thairat Online Awards - International Artist of the Year

APAN Music Awards - No. 1 Achievement Daesang

APAN Music Awards - Best OST (Sweet Night)

APAN Music Awards - IdolChamp Fan’s Pick Group

APAN Music Awards - APAN Top 10 Bonsang

Seoul Music Awards - Best Song (Dynamite)

Seoul Music Awards - Best Album (MOTS: 7)

Seoul Music Awards - Daesang

Seoul Music Awards - Bonsang

Seoul Music Awards - WhosFandom Award

Seoul Music Awards - K-Wave Popularity

Korean Music Awards - Best Pop Song (Dynamite)

Korean Music Awards - Song of the Year (Dynamite)

GAFFA Awards - International Album of the Year (MOTS: 7)

GAFFA Awards - International Band of the Year

IFPI - Artist of the Year

IFPI - Global Album Chart

IFPI - Global Album Sales Chart

Kid’s Choice Awards - Favorite Song (Dynamite)

Kid’s Choice Awards - Favorite Music Group

Kid’s Choice Awards - Favorite Global Music Star

Space Shower Music Awards - Best International Artist

Space Shower Music Awards - People’s Choice

35th Japan Gold Disc Awards - Song of the Year by streaming (Dynamite)

35th Japan Gold Disc Awards - Song of the Year by download (Dynamite)

35th Japan Gold Disc Awards - Music Video of the Year (LY:SY -Japan Edition)

35th Japan Gold Disc Awards - Best 5 Songs by streaming (Dynamite)

35th Japan Gold Disc Awards - Best 3 Albums (MOTS: 7)

35th Japan Gold Disc Awards - Best 3 Albums (MOTS: 7 ~The Journey~)

35th Japan Gold Disc Awards - Artist of the Year

35th Japan Gold Disc Awards - Album of the Year (MOTS: 7 ~The Journey~)

MUSIC SHOWS

I Need U - 5 wins

150505 SBS The Show

150507 Mnet MCountdown

150508 KBS Music Bank

150512 SBS The Show

150513 MBC Show Champion

RUN - 5 wins

151208 SBS The Show

151209 MBC Show Champion

151211 KBS Music Bank

151216 MBC Show Champion

160108 KBS Music Bank

FIRE - 3 wins

160512 Mnet MCountdown

160513 KBS Music Bank

160516 SBS Inkigayo

Blood, Sweat & Tears - 6 wins

161019 MBC Show Champion

161020 Mnet MCountdown

161021 KBS Music Bank

161024 SBS Inkigayo

161025 SBS The Show

161028 KBS Music Bank

Spring Day - 4 wins

170222 MBC Show Champion

170223 Mnet MCountdown

170224 KBS Music Bank

170226 SBS Inkigayo

DNA - 10 wins

170926 SBS The Show

170927 MBC Show Champion

170928 Mnet MCountdown

170929 KBS Music Bank

171001 SBS Inkigayo

171005 Mnet M Countdown

171006 KBS Music Bank

171008 SBS Inkigayo

171013 KBS Music Bank

171015 SBS Inkigayo

Fake Love - 12 wins

180525 KBS Music Bank

180526 MBC Show! Music Core

180527 SBS Inkigayo

180530 MBC Show Champion

180531 Mnet MCountdown

180601 KBS Music Bank

180602 MBC Show! Music Core

180603 SBS Inkigayo

180607 Mnet MCountdown

180608 KBS Music Bank

180609 MBC Show! Music Core

180610 SBS Inkigayo

IDOL - 8 wins

180831 KBS Music Bank

180902 SBS Inkigayo

180905 MBC Show Champion

180907 KBS Music Bank

180909 SBS Inkigayo

180912 MBC Show Champion

180914 KBS Music Bank

180916 SBS Inkigayo

Boy with Luv - 21 wins

190419 KBS Music Bank

190420 MBC Show! Music Core

190424 MBC Show Champion

190425 Mnet MCountdown

190426 KBS Music Bank

190427 MBC Show! Music Core

190428 SBS Inkigayo

190503 KBS Music Bank

190511 MBC Show! Music Core

190512 SBS Inkigayo

190517 KBS Music Bank

190518 MBC Show! Music Core

190519 SBS Inkigayo

190524 KBS Music Bank

190525 MBC Show! Music Core

190601 MBC Show! Music Core

190608 MBC Show! Music Core

190614 KBS Music Bank

190615 MBC Show! Music Core

190621 KBS Music Bank

190622 MBC Show! Music Core

ON - 16 wins

200228 KBS Music Bank

200229 MBC Show! Music Core

200301 SBS Inkigayo

200304 MBC Show Champion

200305 Mnet MCountdown

200306 MBC Show! Music Core

200307 MBC Show! Music Core

200308 SBS Inkigayo

200311 MBC Show Champion

200313 KBS Music Bank

200314 MBC Show! Music Core

200315 SBS Inkigayo

200318 MBC Show Champion

200320 KBS Music Bank

200321 MBC Show! Music Core

200328 MBC Show! Music Core

Dynamite - 32 wins

200829 MBC Show! Music Core

200830 SBS Inkigayo

200902 MBC Show Champion

200904 KBS Music Bank

200905 MBC Show! Music Core

200906 SBS Inkigayo

200909 MBC Show Champion

200911 KBS Music Bank

200912 MBC Show! Music Core

200913 SBS Inkigayo

200916 MBC Show Champion

200918 KBS Music Bank

200919 MBC Show! Music Core

200925 KBS Music Bank

200926 MBC Show! Music Core

201002 KBS Music Bank

201009 KBS Music Bank

201010 MBC Show! Music Core

201017 MBC Show! Music Core

201031 MBC Show! Music Core

201107 MBC Show! Music Core

201113 KBS Music Bank

201114 MBC Show! Music Core

201120 KBS Music Bank

201127 KBS Music Bank

201204 KBS Music Bank

201211 KBS Music Bank

201229 KBS Music Bank

210105 KBS Music Bank

210108 KBS Music Bank

210226 KBS Music Bank

210305 KBS Music Bank

Life Goes On - 9 wins

201129 MBC Show! Music Core

201129 SBS Inkigayo

201205 MBC Show! Music Core

201206 SBS Inkigayo

201212 MBC Show! Music Core

201213 SBS Inkigayo

210102 MBC Show! Music Core

210109 MBC Show! Music Core

210116 MBC Show! Music Core

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS

2018

Most Viewed Music Video Online in 24h (IDOL - 45M)

First K-Pop Act to Reach #1 on the US Albums Chart (Love Yourself: Tear - 2 June 2018)

First K-Pop Act to Reach #1 on the US Artist 100 (2 June 2018)

Most Twitter Engagements (Average Retweets) for a Music Group (330,624 - 23 April 2018)

Most Twitter Engagements (Average Retweets) Overall (330,624 - 23 April 2018)

2019

Most Viewed Youtube Video in 24h (Boy With Luv - 74,600,000)

Most Viewed Youtube Music Video in 24h (Boy With Luv - 74,600,000)

Most Viewed Youtube Music Video in 24h by a K-Pop Group (Boy With Luv - 74,600,000)

Most Used Hashtag on Twitter in 24h (#TwitterBestFandom for Soompi Awards - 60,055,339 times)

Best-Selling Album in South Korea (MOTS:Persona - 3,399,302 copies)

Fastest Time to Reach 1M Followers on TikTok (3h 31min)

Most Twitter Engagements (Average Retweets) for a Music Group (422,228 - 29 April 2019)

2020

Best-Selling Album of All Time in South Korea (MOTS:7 - 4,265,617/June 2020)

Most Viewers For A Livestream Music Concert (BangBangCon: The Live - 756,000)

Most Viewed Youtube Video in 24h (Dynamite)

Most Viewed Youtube Music Video in 21h (Dynamite)

Most Viewed Youtube Music Video in 24h by a K-Pop Grop (Dynamite)

2021

Most Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards won by a music group (5)

Most Simultaneous Viewers for a Music Video on Youtube Premieres (Dynamite)

STATE HONORS

2016

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation

2017

Presidential Commendation

2019

Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit (5th class)

Kim Baek Bong Korean Fan Dance Conservation Society (Jimin - MMA 2018)

2020

James A. Van Fleet Award

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Soloists

And with this post, we have arrived at the end of this blog. NOTE: I will list artists who are NOT part of any group at the moment. With that being said, artists like MAMAMOO's Hwasa or EXO's Baekhyun won't be on the list.

Sunmi

Sunmi is a soloist under MakeUs Entertainment. She was part of the iconic girl group Wonder Girls under JYP Entertainment. They debuted in 2007 and disbanded in 2017. Sunmi debuted solo in 2014 with the song called "Full Moon".

After the disbandment of Wonder Girls, Sunmi left JYP and joined MakeUs Entertainment. Her 2017 comeback with "Gashina" was one of the most iconic things. "Gashina" quickly became one of the biggest hits, and she won numerous awards with it.

I first saw Sunmi at the 2017 MAMA awards when she performed "Gashina" with Taemin, and I was immediately drawn to her. Ever since then, she is my favorite solo artist.

Chungha

Chungha is a soloist under MNH Entertainment. She was part of the project girl group I.O.I under YMC Entertainment and CJ E&M. They debuted in 2016 and disbanded in 2017. Chungha debuted solo in 2017 with the song called "Why Don’t You Know".

Queen (Kim) Chungha is one of the biggest surprises of the K-Pop industry. After I.O.I disbanded, most of the members were getting ready to debut in new a group, but MNH announced that Chungha would debut as a solo artist. A lot of people had doubts and said that she isn't good enough to do it on her own. Damn, they were wrong. As of now, she is one of the most famous solo artists in South Korea and keeps breaking records with every single one of her comebacks.

Jessi

Jessi is a soloist under P Nation. She debuted as a soloist in 2005 under YMC Entertainment with the song called “Get Up”.

Jessi is the perfect example that you should never give up. This girl has been in the business for over 10 years, but she never had that big breakout up until this year. Jessi was born in the US and only moved to Korea when she was 15. She has darker skin than most Koreans, so she was a target of racism and discrimination a lot of times. YMC Entertainment never knew how to promote her right, but thankfully she left them in 2019 and joined PSY's company where she finally got her opportunity to shine. Her song "NUNU NANA" is one of the biggest hits this year and hasn't left the Melon Top 10 chart since it was released back in July.

HyunA

HyunA is a soloist under P Nation. She was part of the iconic girl group 4Minute under Cube Entertainment. They debuted in 2009 and disbanded in 2016. HyunA debuted solo in 2010 with the song called "Change".

After the disbandment of 4Minute, the Queen of breaking stereotypes, HyunA stayed with Cube Entertainment. Everything was ok until 2018, when it was confirmed that she, and fellow Cube mate, Edawn has been dating since 2016, which was against the company's rules. They both got kicked out of Cube and signed with P Nation. They both have been releasing music and living their lives happily ever after. In final conclusion, fuck Cube. Idols are humans too.

IU

IU is a soloist under EDAM Entertainment. She debuted as a soloist in 2008 under LOEN Entertainment with the song called “Good Day”.

IU aka the Nation’s Singer and Actress.

Hyolyn

Hyolyn is a soloist under her own company, Brid3. She was part of the iconic girl group SISTAR under Starship Entertainment. They debuted in 2010 and disbanded in 2017. Hyolyn debuted solo in 2013 with the song called "One Way Love".

CL

CL is a soloist under her own company, Very Cherry. She was part of the iconic girl group 2NE1 under YG Entertainment. They debuted in 2009 and disbanded in 2016. CL debuted solo in 2013 with the song called "The Baddest Female".

CL, the one and only baddest female. Or as she said in “HWA”: C to the L, the Godmother of Korean Culture. 

The most iconic woman in Korean music. I hate YG so much for holding her back for years. Thank God, she's free now and I can't wait for her debut album.

SOMI

Somi is a soloist under The Black Label. She was part of the project girl group I.O.I under YMC Entertainment and CJ E&M. They debuted in 2016 and disbanded in 2017. Somi debuted solo in 2019 with the song called "Birthday". 

Somi was supposed to debut with ITZY in early 2019, but she left JYP Entertainment in 2018 and joined YG's sublabel The Black Label to debut solo. One of the biggest mistakes in K-Pop? At first, I thought yes. I didn't think she had what it takes to be a soloist but after her first comeback this year she convinced me that she's gonna be a big star very soon.

AleXa

AleXa is a soloist under ZB Label. She debuted as a soloist in 2019 with the song called “BOMB”.

Ailee

Ailee is a soloist under her own label Rocket3 Entertainment. She debuted as a soloist in 2012 under YMC Entertainment with the song called “Heaven”.

NATTY

NATTY is a soloist under Swing Entertainment. She debuted as a soloist in 2020 with the song called “NINETEEN”.

Lee Hi

Lee Hi is a soloist under AOMG. She debuted as a soloist in 2012 under YG Entertainment with the song called “1, 2, 3, 4”.

Another perfect example of "YG wasting talent". Thank God, she's in the perfect place now at Jay Park's label.

Yezi

Yezi is a soloist under JG Star Entertainment. She was part of the girl group FIESTAR under LOEN Entertainment. They debuted in 2012 and disbanded in 2018. Yezi debuted solo in 2016 with the song called "Cider".

Youha

Youha is a soloist under Universal Music Korea. She debuted as a soloist in 2020 with the song called “Island”.

We got another example of ”YG wasting talent" at the end. Youha was part of “Future 2NE1″. They were introduced back in 2012 by YG, but never got the chance to debut. She left YG last year and debuted solo this year under Universal Music. 

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Wow, girl power at its finest. Actually, I love male artists like Baekhyun or Taemin, but since they are still part of some groups, I didn't list them here.

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Thank you for reading my blog! I hope you enjoyed this little K-Pop journey. And don't forget, K-Pop = life, talent, and never-ending content. Bye-bye! 

[mjohnso]

Why Do J-Pop Artists Appear on M! Countdown?

While j-pop artists have never been in the habit of appearing on any of Korea’s weekly music shows, this is not to say they have never done so. They both have and do, appearing almost exclusively one one show—Mnet’s M! Countdown. Since the premiere of the show’s first episode on July 29, 2004, the show has hosted at least seven j-pop artists:

The boy group KAT-TUN performed "The D-Motion" on the July 1, 2010 episode of M! Countdown.

Tomohisa Yamashita of the boy group NEWS performed "Party Don't Stop" the February 24, 2011 episode of M! Countdown

The girl group DOMINO performed their debut song "GO GiRL" on the July 14, 2011 episode of M! Countdown

The girl group E-Girls performed "One Two Three" on Mnet's April 26, 2012 special M! Countdown! Hello Japan.

The boy group J Soul Brothers performed on Mnet's April 26, 2012 special M! Countdown! Hello Japan

The band Sekai no Owari performed "Anti-Hero" on the July 21, 2016 episode of M! Countdown.

The boy group JO1 performed "Shine a Light" on the February 28, 2021 episode of M! Countdown.

The timing of these performances was not happenstance; most served as the opening act for another, larger event.1 For example, Tomohisa Yamashita and DOMINO’s stages both preceded album releases in Korea, that the media described as “Korea debuts.”2 KAT-TUN’s performance was followed by their first Korean concert and stop on their KAT-TUN World Big Tour, while Sekai no Owari, post M! Countdown, performed at the Jisan Valley Rock Festival in Korea.3And in the case of JO1, their performance was not so much their opener as their second act. It followed their virtual concert “JO1 Live Streaming Concert Starlight Deluxe,” streamed from Korea, but was before their appearance at KCON:TACT.

Similarly, that all of these artists appeared on M! Countdown over any of the other music shows was no coincidence, but a matter of business. Mnet, much like SM Entertainment who distributed Avex’s artists in Korea, was licensing, distributing and, if some media reports are to be believed, managing j-pop groups in Korea.

Before I go any further, some clarification is in order. When I referred to Mnet above, I was not referring to Mnet-as-cable-channel, but the label behind it. Mnet-as-cable-channel (originally known as Music Network) founded in 1995 by Mediopia Technology Co. Mediaopia, in addition to operating their channel, would eventually become involved in artist management, distribution and production.

In 2006, Mediaopia would be acquired by CJ Group, and subsequently re-branded Mnet Media. Despite their new owner and name though, the label not only remained in the same business, but, in 2008, began to distribute Japanese artists, including GACKT, Morning Musume, Kumaki Anri, KAT-TUN, and Yamashita Tomohisa.4

To bring this back to the original point, many of the artists that appeared on M! Countdown did so due to this connection to Mnet-as label. Moreover by Mnet-as-label having those they distributed, and in some cases managed, perform on Mnet-as-channel’s show a secondary benefit of promoting the artists and hyping up other events.

This set-up holds true, even after Mnet Media technically ceased to exist following the 2011 restructuring on the part of their parent company, CJ E&M. Mnet, as both cable channel and label (no longer Mnet Media, but a label all the same) continued to show an interest in promoting artists from Japan, as well as, JO1 and IZ*ONE indicate, creating their own. Indeed, JO1 may be the pinnacle of what Mnet Media was trying to do all along. In licensing their own Produce show, co-managing the final group, and then promoting them to Korean audiences, on their own shows like M! Countdown, they profit on nearly every level. In Mnet’s eyes, this was certainly a win.5

Notes

Another angle, which I did not cover in this post, but from which to consider all of this is the censorship of Japanese media, including music, in Korea, as well as the gradual lifting of these restrictions. In this case, Japanese singers were not permitted to appear on Korean programs until January 1, 2004.

Stages for KAT-TUN, Domino and Tomohisa Yamashita and their timing, mirror the contemporaneous advance of k-pop groups (especially, girl groups) in Japan.

I am still trying to tease out the connection between Jisan Valley Rock Festival and Mnet, although this 2016 Korea Times article, “Jisan Valley Rock Festival kicks off Friday,” describes CJ E&M as a festival organizer.

Mnet’s relationship with Morning Musume would eventually evolve from one of mere distributor and distribute, to a more active partnership as I detailed in a post about the Mnet x Tsunku survival show. Much as with Produce and Girls Planet participants, the survival show’s participants also performed on an episode presumably to promote the show.

For the record, I am against all survival shows. Yes, all of them.

[hellokpop]

K-News Weekly Headlines: March Debuts, Comebacks, And Upcoming Fanmeets https://www.hellokpop.com/news/k-news-weekly-headlines-march-week-2/

[rogerioreal]

REVIVEHER

Nearly every track that Larry Levan played at The Paradise Garage.

2 Puerto Ricans, A Blackman And A Dominican - Do It Properly 198752nd Street - Cool As Ice 1983 52nd Street - Tell Me (How It Feels) (12") 1986 80's Ladies - Turned On To You 1981 Adele Bertei - Build Me A Bridge 1983 Adiche - Get Ready (12") 1985 Adonis - No Way BackAdvance - Take Me To The Top 1983 Affinity - Don't Go Away 1983 Al Hudson - If You Feel Like Dancing 1977 Aleem - Confusion (12") 1985 Aleem - Love's On Fire (12") 1986 Aleem - Release Yourself 1984 Alexander Robotnick - Problemes D'Amour (12") 1985 Alfie - Star (12") 1985 Alfie Silas - A Puppet To You (LP or 12") 1982 Alfie Silas - Communicate (LP Cut) 1982 Alfredo De La Fe - Hot To Trot 1977 Alfredo De La Fe Alicia Myers - I Want To Thank You (LP) 1982 Alma Faye - Don't Fall In Love 1979 Alma Faye - It's Over (12" ext. mix) 1979 Alma Faye - Stop, I Don't Need No Sympathy 1977 AM-FM - You Are The One 1982 Amii Stewart - I'm Gonna Get Your Love 1982 Andrea True - NY, You Got Me Dancing 1977 Andrea True - What's Your Name, What's Your Number 1977 Ann Margret - Everybody Needs Somebody Sometimes (Larry played Instr. 1981 Anthony & The Camp - What I Like (12") 1986 Anthony White - Block Party (Inst.) 1977 Archie Bell - Anytime Is Right 1981 Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love (12") 1985 Aretha Franklin - Get It Right 1983 Aretha Franklin - Who's Zooming Who (12") 1985 Arpeggio - Love & Desire 1979 Ashford & Simpson - Ain't No Stopping Us NowAshford & Simpson - Bourgie Bourgie 1977Ashford & Simpson - Don't Cost You Nothin' 1978Ashford Simpson - Found A Cure &It Seems To Hang On! (Special Disco Remix) 1978Ashford & Simpson - Outta The World (12") 1985 Ashford & Simpson - Stay Free (LP) 1979 Atlantis - Keep On Movin' & Groovin' 1982 Atmosphere - Atmosphere Strut 1976 Sojka and Pike on Elite Atmosphere - Dancing In Outer Space 1981 Atmosphere - Disco Juice 1976 Atmosphere - Spaced Out 1976 Attitude - Love Me Tonight 1983 Aurra - Checking You Out 1982 Salsoul Aurra - Make Up Your Mind 1981 Ava Cherry - You Never Loved Me 1980 B.B. & Q Band - "On The Beat" 1981B Beat Girls - For The Same Man 1982 B.T. Taylor - You Can't Have Your Cake (& Eat It Too) 1982Babe Ruth - The Mexican 1973Baby'0 - In The Forest 1980 Bad Girls - Too Through 1981 Bananarama - Cruel Summer (12" Mix) 1984 Barbara Fowler - Come And Get My Lovin' 1984 Barbara Mason - Another Man 1984 Barbara Pennington - 24 Hours A Day (12" Vers.) 1977 Barbara Streisand - Promises (LP) 1981Barry White - Let The Music Play 1976Barry White - My Sweet Summer Suite 1976Basement Boys - Love Don't Live Here Anymore (12" or Comp. LP) 1987 BBCS&A - Rock Shock 1982 Bell & James - Livin' It Up 1978 Ben E. King - Music Trance 1980 Bert Reid - Groovin' With You (Levan 12" Mix) 1984 Betty Wright - One Step Up, Two Steps Back 1984 Beverly Johnson - Can't You Feel It (LP) 1979 Bill Brandon - We Fell In Love While Dancing 1978 Billie - Nobody's Bizness 1983 Fleetwood rds Billy Frazier - Billy Who? 1980 Billy Nichols - Give Your Body Up To The Music 1979 Levan mix on West End rds Billy Ocean - Love Zone (12") 1986 Billy Ocean - Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) (12" Remix) 1981 Billy Ocean - Stay The Night (12" Vers.) 1981Bionic Boogie - Cream Always Rises To The Top 1978Bionic Boogie - Risky Changes 1978 Black Ivory - Mainline (12") 1979 P Adams and L Burgess Black Light Orchestra - Touch Me, Take Me 1977 Black Mamba - Vicious (Levan 12" Mix) 1984 Garage rds Blackbyrds - Happy Music 1976 Donald Byrd Blackwell - Boogie Down & Mess Around 1978 Blancmanage - Feel Me 1982 Blaze - If You Should Need A Friend (12") 1987 Blondie - Rapture 1981Blue Magic- Look Me Up 1974Bo Kool - Love Money 1982 inspired 'Love Honey Love Heartache' On Tania records, UK track Bob-A-Rela - Spend The Night 1979 Bob-A-Rela - Stop 1979 Bobbettes - Love Rhythm 1981 Bobby Thurston - Check Out This Groove 1980 Bobby Thurston - You Got What It Takes 1980Bobby Womack ‎– I Can Understand It 1972Bohannon - Let's Start The Dance 1978 Boney M - Daddy Cool 1977 Bonnie Boyer - Got To Give In To Love 1979 Booker T - Don't Stop Your Love (12" Remix) 1981 Boris Badenough - Hey Rocky (12") 1986 Brainstorm - Hot For You 1979 Brainstorm - Lovin' Is Really My Game 1977 Brainstorm - We're On Our Way Home 1978 Brass Construction - Can You See The Light (12" or LP) 1982 Randy Muller Brass Construction - Changin' 1976 Brass Construction - Give & Take (12") 1985 Brass Construction - Walkin' The Line (12") 1983 Brass Construction - We Can Do It 1980 Brecker Brothers - Don't Stop The Music 1977 Brenda & Tabulations - Let's Go All The Way (Down) 1977 Brenda & Tabulations - Superstar 1977 Brenda Gooch - You And I Together 1980Brian Eno - David Byrne ‎– The Jezebel Spirit 1981Bruce Johnson - Pipeline 1979 Bruni Pagan - Fantasy 1979 Patrick Adams on .... Vanguard Bruni Pagan - Lovers (LP) 1979 Buffalo Smoke - Stubborn Kind Of Fellow 1978 Bumble Bee Unlimited - Love Bug (Original Red Greg 12") 1976 Greg Carmichael Bunny Sigler - By The Way You Dance 1978 CJ & Co - Devil's Gun 1977 C-Bank - One More Shot 1983 John Robie C-Brand - Wired For Games 1982 Cameron - All That's Good To Me 1981 Cameron - Boogie's Gonna Get Ya 1981 Cameron - Let's Get It Off 1980 Cameron - The Magic Of You 1980 Candi Staton - When You Wake Up Tomorrow 1979 Candido - Dancin' & Prancin' 1979 Salsoul Candido - Jingo 1979 Salsoul Candido - Thousand Fingerman 1979 Salsoul Capricorn - Capricorn 1980 Captain Rapp - Bad Times (I Can't Stand It) 1983 Captain Rapp - I Can't Stand It (12" - 2nd Press) 1986 Carl Bean - I Was Born This Way (12") 1987 Carl Bean - I Was Born This Way (Orig. Motown 12") 1978 Carly Simon - Why 1982 Atlantic WEA Carol Douglas - You're Not So Hot (12" or LP Vers.) 1983 Next Plateau Carol Hahn - Do Your Best 1982 Carol Williams - Can't Get Away From Your Love 1982 Carol Williams - No One Can Do It Like You 1981 Carol Williams - You've Reached The Bottom Line (12") 1983 Carolyn Harding - Gonna Get Your Love (12") 1985 Carolyn Harding - Memories (12") 1986 Carolyn Harding - Moving On (12") 1987 Carolyn Porter - I Said It And I Meant It (12") 1987 Carrie Lucas - I Gotta Keep Dancin (Original Vers.) 1977 Cat Stevens - Was Dog A Doughnut 1977 Celi Bee - Superman 1977 Central Line - Don't Tell Me 1981 Central Line - Walking Into Sunshine (12" Levan Remix) 1981 Cerrone - Cerrone's Paradise 1977 Cerrone - Je Suis Music 1978Cerrone ‎– Love In C Minor 1976Cerrone - Supernature (whole album) 1978 Cerrone - Take Me 1977 Cerrone feat. Jocelyn Brown - Cherry Tree 1980 Chaka Khan - I Know You, I Live You (LP) 1981 Chaka Khan - Tearin' It Up (12" Levan Remix) 1983 Change - Angel In My Pocket 1980Change - Paradise 1981 Change - The Very Best In You 1982 Change - This Is Your Time 1983 Chantel Curtis - Get Another Love 1979 Chantel Curtis - Hit Man (LP) 1979 Charlie Calello Orchestra - Sing Sing Sing 1979 Charo - Dance A Little Bit Closer 1977 Salsoul Chas Jankel - Glad To Know You 1982 Chemise - She Can't Love You 1981 Cher - Take Me Home 1979 Cheri - Small Town Lover 1983 Cheri - Star Struck 1982 Cheryl Lynn - In The Night 1981 Cheryl Lynn - Keep It Hot (12") 1979 Cheryl Lynn - Love Bomb 1979 Cheryl Lynn - Star Love 1977 Cheryl Lynn - You Saved My Day 1978 Cheyne - Call Me Mr. Telephone (12") 1985 Chi-Lites - My First Mistake 1977 Chic - Chic Cheer 1978 Chicago - Street Player (12" Mix) 1979 Columbia reds Chip E. - Like This (12") 1985 Chocolette - It's That East Street Beat (12") 1985 Choice 4 - Come Down To Earth 1977 Circle City Band - Magic 1983 Circuit - A Little Help From My Friends (12") 1985 Circuit - Release The Tension 1984 Cissy Houston - Think It Over 1978 Citispeak - I Don't Need Your Handouts 1984 Citispeak - Rock To Rock 1983 CJ & Co - We Got Our Own Thing 1977 Class Action - Weekend (12" Levan Remix) 1981 Sleeping Bag rds Claudja Barry - Down & Counting (12") 1986 Claudja Barry - Johnny Please Come Home 1978 Claudja Barry - Sweet Dynamite 1977 Clausell - Don't Let It Be Crack (12") 1986 Joe Clausell ??? Coffee - Purpose (LP) 1982 Colonel Abrams - How Soon We Forget (12" Remix) 1987 Colonel Abrams - I'm Not Gonna Let (12") 1986 Colonel Abrams - Music Is The Answer 1984 Colonel Abrams - Over & Over (12") 1986 Colonel Abrams - Speculation (12") 1985 Colonel Abrams - Trapped (12") 1985 Colors - Am I Gonna Be The One (12" Dub Vers.) 1983 Colors - Pay Me Back My Love (12") 1986 Columbus Circle - If You Read My Mind 1982 Conquest - Give It To Me 1981 Conversion - Let's Do It 1981 --> Leroy Burgess Conversion - Sweet Thing 1982 Cookie - You Can't Judge A Book By It's Cover 1982 Cory Daye - Pow Wow 1978 Crown Heights Affair - Dancin' 1977 Crown Heights Affair - Don't Wanna Change You 1980 Crown Heights Affair - I See The Light 1980 Crown Heights Affair - Say A Prayer For Two 1978 Cuba Gooding - Happiness Is Just Around The Bend 1983 Streetwise rds Cultural Vibe - Mind Games (12") (Not the same record as Quest) 1986 Easystreet reds Curtis Hairston - I Want You (All Tonight) 1983 Curtis Hairston - I Want You All Tonight (12") 1985 Curtis Hairston - We All Are One 1984 Curtis Mayfield - Tell Me (How Ya Liked To Be Loved) 1979 Curtis Mayfield - What Is My Woman For? 1979 D Train - Keep On 1982 Prelude D Train - Music 1983 Prelude D Train - Walk On By 1982 Prelude D Train - You're The One For Me 1981 Prelude D.C. LaRue - Cathedrals 1977 D.C. LaRue - Let Them Dance 1978 D.D. Sounds - Cafe 1978 Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You (Levan 12" Remix) 1984 Dan Hartman - Love Strong 1979 Dan Hartman - Relight My Fire 1978 Dan Hartman - We Are The Young (Levan 12" Remix) 1984 David Bowie - Let's Dance (12") 1983 David Christie - Don't Stop Me, I Like It 1978 David Joseph - You Can't Hide From Your Love 1983David Williams - Come On Down, Boogie People 1977 Dazz Band - Let It All Blow (12" Mix) 1984 Debbie Jacobs - Don't You Want My Love 1979 Dee Dee Bridgewater - Bad For Me (Ext. 12" Mix) 1979 Dee Edwards - Put Your Love On The Line 1980 Delegation - Heartache No. 9 1980 Denise McCann - Tattoo Man 1976 Dennis Coffey - Wings Of Fire 1977 Denroy Morgan - Happy Feeling 1982 Becket rds Deodato - Are You For Real 1984 Deodato - Keep It In The Family (LP) 1982 Deodato - Keep On Movin' 1982 Deodato - Night Cruiser 1980Deodato - Super Strut 1973Deodato - Whistle Bump 1978Deodato 2001 ‎– Also Sprach Zarathustra 1986Desmond Child & Rouge - Our Love Is Insane (Ext. 12" Mix) 1979 Dexter Wansel - Disco Lights 1977 PIR Dexter Wansel - Life On Mars Dhar Braxton - Jump Back (12") 1986 Sleeping Bag rds Diamond Touch - Love Line (12") 1985 Diana Ross - The Boss 1979Diana Ross - Love Hangover 1976Diana Ross - "No One Gets The Prize" 1979Diana Ross - Once In The Morning (LP) 1979 Diana Ross - That's How You Start Over (LP) 1983 Diana Ross - Work That Body (12" Version) 1982 Dianne Marie - I've Waited Much Too Long 1982 Dinosaur[/color] - Kiss Me Again 1978 Sire rds Dinosaur L - Corn Belt (Levan Mix; Comp. LP) 1986 Sleeping Bag rds Dinosaur L - Go Bang 1983 Sleeping Bag rds Direct Current - Everybody Here Must Party 1979 Don Ray - Got To Have Loving 1978 Don Ray - Standing In The Rain 1978 Donald Byrd - Love Has Come Around 1981 Donald Fagen - New Frontier 1982Donna McGhee - It Ain't No Big Thing 1979Donna Summer - Autumn Changes 1976Donna Summer - Bad Girls 1979Donna Summer - Hot Stuff 1979Donna Summer - I Feel Love 1977Donna Summer - Last Dance 1978Donna Summer - Love to Love You Baby 1975Donna Summer - MacArthur Park 1979Donna Summer - Spring Affair 1976Donna Summer - Summer Fever 1976Donna Washington - 'Scuse Me, While I Fall In Love 1981 SalsoulDonny Hathaway ‎– The Ghetto 1969Double Exposure - Every Man Has Got To Carry His Own Weight 1976 Salsoul Double Exposure - I Declare War 1978 Salsoul Double Exposure - I Got The Hots For You (12" Mix) 1979 Salsoul Double Exposure - My Love Is Free 1977 Salsoul Double Exposure - Ten Percent 1976 Salsoul Dynamic Superiors - Nowhere To Run 1977 Earons - Land Of Hunger 1984Earth, Wind & Fire - Africano 1975Earth Wind & Fire - I Think About Lovin' You 1971Earth, Wind & Fire - Moment of Truth 1971Earth, Wind & Fire - Power 1972Earth, Wind & Fire - Side By Side (LP) 1983 Eastbound Expressway - Never Let Go 1979 Ecstacy, Passion & Pain - If You Want Me 1981 Roy B rds Ecstacy, Passion & Pain - Touch And Go 1976 Eddie Drennon - Would You Dance To My Music 1977 Eddie Kendricks - Ain't No Smoke Without Fire 1978 Eddie Kendricks - Girl You Need A Change Of Mind 1973Eddie Kendricks - Goin' Up In Smoke 1976 Motown rds Eddy Grant - Living On The Frontline 1978 Eddy Grant - Nobody's Got Time 1980 Eddy Grant - Time Warp 1977Eddy Grant - Walking On Sunshine (Ext. 12" Mix) 1979 Ice rds Eddy Rosemond - Funk It 1979 Edgar Winter Group - Above & Beyond 1979 Ednah Holt - Serious, Serious Space Party (Levan 12" Mix) 1981 West End rds Edwin Birdsong - Rapper Dapper Snapper 1980 Salsoul rds El Coco - Cocomotion 1977 El Coco - Dancing In Paradise 1978 El Coco - Let's Get It Together 1976 Eleanor Mills - Mr. Right (12") 1987 Electric Mind - Zwei 1983 Eloise Whitaker - Don't Turn Your Back On Me 1981 Empire - Freakman 1981 Empress - Dyin' To Be Dancin' 1981 Prelude rds Empress - Take A Risk 1982 Prelude rds Erasure - Sometimes (12" Remix) 1987 Erotic Drum Band - Plug Me To Death 1978 ESG - Moody 1981 99 rds Esther Williams - I'll Be Your Pleasure (Levan Remix 12" or LP) 1981 Esther Williams - You Gotta Let Me Show You 1976 Evelyn King - Your Personal Touch (12"/LP) 1985 Evelyn Thomas - Heartless (12") 1985 Exodus - Together Forever 1979 Expose - Let Me Be The One (12" Remix) 1987 Extras - Haven't Been Funked Enough 1979 Faith, Hope & Charity - You're My Piece Of Mind (Ext. 12" 1976 Fancy - Come Inside (12" Mix) 1984 Fantastic 4 - Got To Have Your Love 1977 Fantastic Aleems - Hooked On Your Love 1980 Fantasy - You're Too Late 1981 Farley Funk - Love Can't Turn Around (12" Dub Mix) 1986 Farm Boy - Move (12") 1986 Fat Larry's Band - Act Like You Know 1982 --> see Whatnauts Fat Larry's Band - Lookin' For Love 1979 Fatback Band - I Found Lovin' 1983 Fatback Band - Is This The Future (12" Vers.) 1983 Fatback Band - Spanish Hustle 1976 Fatback Band - Take It Anyway You Want It 1981 Fatback Band - The Girl Is Fine 1983 Feel - I'd Like To 1982 Feel - Let's Rock Over & Over Again 1982 Sutra rds Fern Kinney - Groove Me 1979 Final Edition - Betcha Can't Love Just Once 1980 Fingers, Inc. - Can You Feel It (Comp. LP) 1987 Fingers, Inc. - Mystery Of Love (12") 1987 Fingers, Inc. - Never No More Lonely (LP) 1987 First Choice - Breakaway 1980 Salsoul rds First Choice - Doctor Love 1977 Goldmind rds First Choice - Double Cross (Levan Remix) 1979 Salsoul rds First Choice - Let No Man Put Asunder (Remix) 1982 Salsoul rds First Choice - Love Thang 1978 Goldmind rds First Love - Don't Say Goodnight 1980 Five Special - Why Leave Us Alone 1979 Flakes - Sugar Frosted Lover 1980 Fleetwood Mac - Little Lies (12" Remix) 1987 Flower - Classical Love 1979 Fonda Rae - Heobah 1983 Posse rds Fonda Rae - Over Like A Fat Rat 1982 Vanguard rds Foxy - Tena's Song 1978 France Joli - Gonna Get Over You 1982 Prelude rds France Joli - The Heart To Break The Heart 1980 PreludeFrankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax 1984Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Ballad of 32 1984Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes 1984Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome to the pleasuredome (The Whole 13:40 version) 1984 Fred Fowler - Girl You Need A Change Of Mind (12") (Kendricks Remake) 1986 Freda Payne - I'll Do Anything For You (12" Vers.) 1978 Freda Payne - Love Magnet 1977 Free Life - There's Something Better 1979 Freeez - I.O.U. 1983 Fresh Band - Come Back Lover 1984 Frida - I Know There's Something Goin' On 1982 Frisky - You Got Me Dancing In My Sleep 1979 Aretha Franklin - Jump To It 1983 Front Page Orchestra - Love Insurance 1979 Frontline Orchestra - Don't Turn Your Back On Me 1981 Full Circle - Workin' Up A Sweat (12") 1986 Full House - Communicate (12") 1986 Funk Deluxe - This Time 1984 Funk Fusion Band - Can You Feel It 1982 Funkapolitan - As Time Goes By 1982 Gary Criss - Rio De Janiero 1978 Salsoul rds Gary's Gang - Let's Love Dance Tonight 1979 Gayle Adams - Love Fever (12") 1981 Gayle Adams - Stretchin' Out 1980 Gayle Adams - You Brought It On Yourself 1980 Gayle Adams - Your Love Is A Life Saver 1980 Gaz - Sing Sing 1978 Salsoul rds Gene Chandler - Get Down 1978 Gene Dunlap - Take My Love 1981 General Johnson - Can't Nobody Love Me Like You Do 1978George Benson - This Masquerade 197 George Duke - I Want You For Myself 1979 George Kranz - Din Daa Daa (Original 12" Mix) 1984 George McCrae - Love In Motion 1977 Geraldine Hunt - Can't Fake The Feeling 1980 Gibson Brothers - Cuba 1979 Gibson Brothers - Oh What A Life 1980 Gino Soccio - Hold Tight 1981 Gino Soccio - I Wanna Take You There Now 1980 Gino Soccio - It's Alright 1982 Gino Soccio - Try It Out 1981 Gino Soccio - You Move Me (LP) 1982 Gino Soccio - Dancer 1979 Giorgio - I Wanna Rock You 1979 Giorgio Moroder - Evolution 1978Giorgio Moroder - Knights in White Satin (Full Album Version) 1976Girls Can't Help It - Baby Doll 1982 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Save The Overtime For Me (12" Vers.) 1983 Gladys Knight - It's A Better Than Good Time 1978 Gladys Knight - Love Is Always On Your Mind 1977 Glass - Let Me Feel Your Heartbeat 1982 West End rds Gloria Gaynor - Let's Make A Deal 1976 Gloria Gaynor - Let's Mend What's Been Broken (LP or 12") 1981 Goldie Alexander - Show You My Love 1982 Goody Goody - It Looks Like Love 1978 Atlantic --> Montana Goody Goody - Let Me Work On You 1982 Black Sun rds Grace Jones - Do Or Die 1978 Grace Jones - Don't Mess With The Messer 1979 Grace Jones - Feel Up (Levan Remix) 1982 Island rds Grace Jones - I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect For You) (12") 1986 Grace Jones - La Vie En Rose 1977 Grace Jones - My Jamaican Guy 1978 Grace Jones - Nipple To The Bottle 1982 Grace Jones - On Your Knees 1979 Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper (Disconet mix)1981 Grace Jones - Slave To The Rhythm/The Fashion Show/Ladies & Gentlemen (all 1985 1985 Grace Jones - Sorry 1976 Grace Jones - Warm Leatherette 1980 Greg Phillinganes - Behind The Mask (12") 1985 Gregg Diamond - Danger 1979 Gregg Diamond - Star Cruising 1978 Grey & Hanks - Dancin' 1979Grover Washington Jr. - Mister Magic 1975Gunchback Boogie Band - Funn 1982 Gwen Guthrie - Hopscotch (LP Version) 1983 Island rds Gwen Guthrie - It Should Have Been You 1982 Gwen Guthrie - Outside In The Rain (Levan 12" Remix) 1986 Gwen Guthrie - Padlock (Levan Remix - EP) 1985 Gwen Guthrie - Peanut Butter (LP Version; Levan remix released in 1985) 1983 Gwen Guthrie - Seventh Heaven (LP Version) 1983 Gwen Guthrie - Seventh Heaven/Getting Hot/Peanut Butter (Levan Remix - EP) 1985 Gwen Guthrie - They Long To Be Close To You (Levan 12" Remix) 1987 Polydor rds Gwen Guthrie - Ticket To Ride (Levan 12" Remix) 1987 4th and Broadway rds Gwen McCrae - Funky Sensation 1981 Gwen McCrae - Poyson 1981 Hanson & Davis - I'll Take You On (12" Levan Mix) 1986 Fresh rds Hanson & Davis - Tonight (Love Will Make It Right) (12" Dub Mix) 1985 Harlequin Fours - Set It Off (12" - female version) 1985 Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F (12") 1985 Harvey Mason - Groovin' You 1979 Arista rds Heaven & Earth - I Really Love You 1981 Heaven 17 - Let Me Go 1983 Herbie Hancock - Tell Everybody 1979 Hercules - Seven Ways To Jack (12"/Comp. LP) 1986 Hi-Gloss - You'll Never Know 1981 Hindsight - Stand Up (12" Remix) 1987 Hot Cuisine - Who's Been Kissing You 1981 House People - Godfather Of House (12") 1986 Hugh Masekela - Don't Go Lose It, Baby 1984 Jive Africa I Level - Give Me 1981 I Level - Minefield 1981 Ian Dury - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick 1978 Ian Dury - Reasons To Be Cheerful 1978 Ian Dury - Spasticus (Autisticus) 1981 Idris Muhammed - Could Heaven Ever Be Like This 1977Idris Muhammad ‎– One with a Star 1978 Imagination - Burnin' Up 1983 Imagination - Changes 1983 Imagination - Instinctual (12" Remix) 1987 Imagination - Just An Illusin 1983 Imagination - Looking At Midnight (12") 1983 Imagination - State Of Love 1983 In-Sync - Sometimes Love Lets You Down (12") 1987 Indeep - Last Night A DJ Saved My Life 1983 Inner City Jam Band - What I Did For Love 1977 Inner Life - Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Garage Mix) 1981 Salsoul rds Inner Life - I'm Caught Up 1979 Prelude rds Inner Life - Let's Change It Up (12") 1985 Inner Life - Make It Last Forever (Levan Remix) 1981 Salsoul rds Inner Life - Moment Of My Life 1982 Salsoul rds Instant Funk - Body Shine (Levan Remix) 1979 Salsoul rds Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (Levan Remix) 1979 Salsoul rds Instant Funk - Just Because You'll Be Mine 1983 Salsoul rds Instant Funk - Slap, Slap, Lickedy Lap (Levan Mix) 1979 Salsoul rds Instant Funk - Why Don't You Think About Me 1979 Salsoul rds Intrigue - Fly Girl (12") 1985 Invisible Man's Band - All Night Thing 1980 Island rds Isaac Hayes - I Ain't Never 1980 Isaac Hayes - Moonlight Lovin' 1978 Isley Brothers - Harvest For The World 1976 Isley Brothers - Inside You (12" or LP) 1981J Geils Band- Give to me 1973J.M. Silk - I Can't Turn Around (12") 1987 J.M. Silk - Let The Music Take Control (12") 1987 J.M. Silk - Music Is The Key (12") 1985 J.R. Funk & Love Machine - Feel Good, Party Time 1980 Jackie Moore - How's Your Love Life Baby (Ext. 12" Mix) 1979 Jacksons - The Hurt (LP Cut) 1984 Jago - Are You Going To Go 1983 Jaki Graham - Set Me Free (12" Remix) 1987 Jakki - Sun Sun Sun 1976 Jamaica Boys - Spend Some Time (12" Remix) 1987 Jamaica Girls - Need Somebody New (12" Levan Remix) 1981 Sleeping Bag rds Jamaica Girls - On The Move (12") 1986 Jamaica Girls - Rock The Beat 1982James Brown - Give It Up Or Turn It Loose 1970James Brown - It's Too Funky In Here (12") 1979 James Brown - Living In America (12") 1985James Brown - The Payback 1973James Wells - My Claim To Fame 1979 James Wells - True Love Is My Destiny 1978 Jammers - And You Know That 1982 Jammers - Be Mine Tonight 1983 Salsoul rds Jan Leslie Holmes - I'm Your Superman (12" Disco Mix Version) 1984 Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately (12") 1986 A&M rds Janice Christie - Heat Stroke (Levan 12" Mix) 1986 Supertronics rds Janice Christie - My Love Is Money 1984 Janice Christie - One Love (12") 1985 Janice Christie - Taking Me For Granted (12") 1987 Janice McClain - Smack Dab In The Middle (Levan Remix) 1980 Jean Carn - Time Waits For No One 1976 Jean Carn - Was That All It Was (Ext. 12" Mix) 1979 Jeanette "Lady" Day - Come Let Me Love You 1981 Jeanette Thomas - Shake Your Body (12"/Comp. LP) 1987 Jeff Lorber - Step By Step (12") 1985 Jeffrey Osborne - New Love 1982 Jeffrey Osborne - Plane Love (Levan 12" Remix) 1984 A&M rds Jeffrey Osborne - The Borderlines (Levan 12" Remix) 1984 A&M rds Jennifer Holliday - Hard Times For Lovers (Ext. 12") 1985 Jennifer Holliday - No Frills Love (Ext. 12") 1985 Jenny Burton - Bad Habits (12"/LP) 1985 Jenny Burton - Remember What You Like 1983Jesse Green ‎– Nice And Slow 1976Jimmy Bo Horne - Is It In 1980 Jimmy Bo Horne - Spank 1979 Jimmy BoHorne - Let's Do It (12") 1985 Jimmy Cliff - Peace Officer (Dub 12" Version) 1982 Jimmy Ross - First True Love Affair (Levan 12" Mix) 1981 Quality/RFC rds Jimmy Ruffin - Falling In Love With You 1977 Jimmy Sabater - To Be With You 1976 Jimmy Williams - All Of My Lovin' 1983 Joan Armatrading - Kind Words (And A Real Good Heart) (12") 1986 Jocelyn Brown - Love's Gonna Get Ya (12") 1985Jocelyn Brown "Somebody Elses Guy" 1984Joe Church - Don't You Wanna Be Mine (12") 1987 Joe Simon - Love Vibration 1978 Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More 1977 Joe Thomas - Plato's Retreat 1978 John Davis - Night And Day 1976 John Rocca - I Want It To Be Real 1984 Johnny Dynell - Rhythm Of Love (12") 1985 Johnny Harris - Odyssey 1980Johnny Mathis - Gone, Gone, Gone 1979Jomanda - I'll Give It To You (12") 1987 Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else (Ext. 12" Mix) 1979 Joy - I Need Your Love 1983 Joyce Kennedy - Hold On For Love's Sake (12") 1985 Judy Cheeks - Mellow Lovin' 1978 Salsoul rds Juggy Jones - Inside America 1976 Jupiter rds Jungle Wonz - The Jungle (Comp. LP) 1986 Jungle Wonz - Time Marches On (12"/Comp LP) 1987 Junior - Mama Used To Say 1982 Mercury UK rds Junior - Not Tonight/Look What You've Done To Me (LP) 1985 Junior - Tell Me 1983 Mercury UK rds Kano - Can't Hold Back Your Loving 1981 Emergency rds Kano - I'm Ready 1980 Emergency rds Karen Silver - Nobody Else 1981 Karen Silver - Set Me Free 1981 Karen Young - Detour 1982 Karen Young - Hot Shot 1978 West End rds Karyn White - Facts Of Love (12" Levan Remix) 1986 Kashif - Help Yourself To My Love 1983 Kashif - I Just Gotta Have You 1983 Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (12") 1985 Kebekelektrik - War Dance 1978 Salsoul rds Keith Barrow - Turn Me Up (Ext. 12" Mix) 1979 Kellee Patterson - Turn On The Lights 1977 Keni Burke - You're The Best 1981 Key Of Dreams - Africa 1983 Kid Creole - Going Places 1981Kid Creole And The Coconuts - I'm A Wonderful Thing Baby 1982Kid People - Life's A Party (12") 1985 King Errison - Manhattan Love Song 1977 Kinky Foxx - So Different 1980 Kleeer - Get Tough 1981 Kleeer - Keep Your Body Workin' 1978 Klein & MBO - Dirty Talk 1982 Klein & MBO - Wonderful 1982 Klinte Jones - In The Heat Of The Night 1984Kokomo ‎– I Can Understand It 1975Kokomo - Use Your Imagination 1976 Komiko - Feel Alright 1982 Konk - Konk Party (12") 1986 Konk - Your Life (12") 1986 Kool & The Gang - Fresh (12" Remix) 1985 Kool & The Gang - Misled (12" Remix) 1984 Kool & The Gang - Open Sesame (9 min. version) 1976Kool & The Gang - Summer Madness 1974Koto - Japanese War Games 1983 Kraftwerk - Music Non-Stop (12") 1986Kraftwerk - Numbers 1981Kraftwerk - The Robots 1978 Kraftwerk - Trans Europe Express 1978 Kreamsicle - No News Is News 1984 Kurtis Blow - The Breaks 1980 Mercury US L'Amour - Let's Make Love Tonight 1984 Lace - Can't Play Around (Levan 12" Mix) 1982 Atlantic rds Laid Back - The White Horse 1984 Lamont Dozier - Going Back To My Roots 1977 Larry Graham - Sooner Or Later 1982 Larry Page - Slinky Thighs 1977 Larry played) 1982 Laurice Hudson - Feel My Love 1982 LAX - All My Love 1980 Legacy - Don't Waste The Night (12") 1985 Lemelle - You Got Something Special 1982 Lemon - A-Freak-A 1978 Lenny Williams - Choosing You 1977 Lenny Williams - Please Don't Tempt Me 1977 Lenny Williams - You Got Me Running 1978 Leon Huff - I Ain't Jivin', I'm Jammin' 1981 Leon Love - Once Is Not Enough 1984 Les Lee - I'm The One You Want (12") 1985 Level 3 - Central Line 1982 Level 42 - Something About You (12") 1985 Level 42 - Starchild (12") 1985 Level 42 - World Machine (12") 1985 Lime - Agent 406 1981 Linda Clifford - Gypsy Lady (Ext. 12" Vers.) 1978 Linda Clifford - Runaway Love (Ext. 12" Version) 1978 Linda Evans - Don't You Need 1979 Linda Hopkins - It's In Your Blood 1977 Linda Taylor - You And Me Just Started 1982 Lipps, Inc. - All Night Dancing 1980 Liquid Liquid - Cavern 1984 99 rds Lisa Lisa - I Wonder If I Take You Home (12"/LP) 1985 Living In A Box - Living In A Box (12") 1987 Liz Torres - Can't Get Enough (12") 1987 Liz Torres - Mama's Boy (12") 1987 LNR - Work It To The Bone (12") 1987 Logg - I Know You Will (Levan 12" Remix) 1981 Salsoul rds Logg - You've Got That Something 1981 Salsoul rds Loleatta Holloway - Catch Me On The Rebound 1978 Loleatta Holloway - Crash Goes Love 1984 Loleatta Holloway - Dreamin' 1976 Gold Mind rds Loleatta Holloway - Greatest Performance Of My Life (Levan Remix) 1979 Gold Mind rds Loleatta Holloway - Hit & Run (12" Remix Vers.) 1977 Loleatta Holloway - I May Not Be There When You Want Me 1978 Loleatta Holloway - Love Sensation 1980 Salsoul rds Loleatta Holloway - So Sweet (12") 1986 Loose Change - Straight From The Heart (12" Mix) 1979 Loose Ends - Choose Me (12") 1985 Loose Joints - Is It All Over My Face (Levan Remix) 1978Loose Joints- Is It All Over My Face (Original Male Version) 1978Loose Joints - Tell You (Today) 1983 Lorraine Johnson - Feed The Flame 1978 Lorraine Johnson - The More I Get (Remake of Teddy - Larry played both) 1977 Love Club - Hot Summer Nights 1983 Love Committee - Law And Order 1978 Love Unlimited Orchestra - King Kong Theme 1977 Lucy Hawkins - Gotta Get Out Of Here 1978 M - Pop Muzik 1979 Machine - Is It Love 1980 Machine - Marisa 1979 RCA rds Machine - 'There But For The Grace Of God Go I' 1979 RCA rds Macho - I'm A Man 1978 Prelude rds Made In The USA - Melodies 1977 Madhouse - Six (LP) 1987 Madleen Kane - Forbidden Love 1979 Madleen Kane - Rough Diamond 1978 Madleen Kane - You Can 1981 Madonna - Everybody 1982 Madonna - In The Groove 1984 Madonna - Open Your Heart (LP/12") 1986 Magazine 60 - Don Quichotte 1984 Mahogany - Ride On The Rhythm 1982 Mai Tai - History (12") 1985 Mai Tai - Hold Me (LP) 1986Malcom McClaren - Buffalo Girls 1982Malcolm McClaren - Madam Butterfly 1984 Man Friday - Jump (12" Levan Mix) 1986 Man Friday - Love Honey, Love Heartache (12" Levan Mix) 1986 Bo Kool Man Parrish - Hip Hop, Be Bop (Don't Stop) 1982Manu Dibango - New Bell 1972Manu Dibango - Nights In Zeralda 1972Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa 1972Mandrill - Get It All 1973Mandrill Fench Walk- Fencewalk / Hagalo 1973Mandrill - Hang Loose 1973Marc Sadane - Exciting 1982 Marc Sadane - Sit Up 1981 Marcia Griffith - Electric Boogie 1983 Margie Joseph - Knockout 1982 Marianne Faithful - Why Did You Do It 1979 Marjie Joseph - Prophecy 1976 Mark IV - Rainy Days (12") 1985 Marsha Hunt - The Other Side Of Midnight (12" Vers.) 1977 Marshall Jefferson - Move Your Body (House Music Anthem) (12") 1987 Martin Circus - Disco Circus 1978 Martin Circus - I've Got A Treat 1978Mary Jane Girls - "All Night Long" 1983Mary Jane Girls - In My House (12") 1985 Mary Wells - Gigolo 1982 Mary Wells - These Arms 1981 Mass Production - Sun Dancer 1983 Mass Production - Welcome To Our World 1977 Master C&J - In The City (12") 1987 Matrix - Stay, I Need Your Love 1982 Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride (12") 1983 Maze - Twilight (12") 1985McFadden & Whitehead ‎– Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now 1979Melba Moore - It's Been So Long (12" Remix) 1987 Melba Moore - It's Been So Long (12") 1986 Melba Moore - Standing Right Here (Ext. Remix LP) 1979 Melba Moore - You Stepped Into My Life 1978 Merc & Monk - I Get Carried Away (Levan 12" Remix) 1985 Metropolis - New York Is My Kind Of Twon 1978 Metropolis - The Greatest Show On Earth 1978 MFSB - Love Is The Message (14 min. Remix Vers.) 1981 PIR rds MFSB - Mysteries Of The World 1980 MFSB - We Got The Time 1976 Michael - Jackson - 1987Michael Mauro - Susie Q 1980 Michael Wycoff - Still Got The Magic (Sweet Delight) 1982 Michael Wycoff - Tell Me Love 1983 Michael Zager Band - Love Express 1978 Michele - Can't You Feel It 1977Michele - Disco Dance 1977 Michelle Freeman - Where'd You Get What You Got 1979 Michelle Goulet - Stop & Think (12") 1986 Michelle Wallace - It's Right 1982 Michelle Wallace - Jazzy Rhythm 1982 Mick Jagger - Lucky In Love (12" Dub Remix) 1985 Midnight Rhythm - Workin' & Slavin' 1978 Midnight Star - Curious 1983 Midway - Set It Out 1984 Mighty Clouds Of Joy - Mighty High 1976 Mighty Pope - Sweet Blindness 1979 Miguel Brown - Symphony Of Love 1978 Mike Anthony - Why Can't We Live Together 1982 Mike Theodore - Cosmic Wind 1977 Mike Theodore Orchestra - The Bull 1978 Mikki - Dance Lover 1981 Mikki - Itching For Love 1981 Millie Scott - Every Little Bit Of You (12" Remix) 1987 Millie Scott - Prisoner Of Love (12") 1986 Ministry - Work For Love 1982 Minnie Riperton - Adventures In Paradise 1976 Minnie Riperton - Stick Together (Ext. Mix) 1977Modern Romance ‎– Can You Move 1981Modern Romance - Salsa Rapsody (Import 12") 1981 Moment Of Truth - Chained To Your Love 1977 Mona Lisa Young - Rock Me Down (12") 1985 Mona Rae - Do Me 1981 Montana - Who Needs Enemies (With A Friend Like You) 1983 Montana Sextet - Heavy Vibes 1982Montreal Sound - Music (Very Special Disco Mix By PAJ) 1977Monyaka - Go Deh Yaka (Go To The Top) 1983 Morris Day - Color Of Success/The Character/The Oak Tree (All LP) 1985Mtume ‎– Green Light 1983Mtume - So You Wanna Be A Star 1980Munich Machine ‎– Get On The Funk Train (Part I+II) 1977 Munich Machine - Party Light 1979Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok (12") 1985 Musique - Push Push in the Bush --> Patrick Adams Musique - Keep on Jumpin' --> Patrick Adams N.V. - It's Alright 1983 N.V. - Let Me Do You 1984 Nancy Martin - Can't Believe 1982 Narada Michael Walden - The Nature Of Things (Levan 12" Remix) 1985 Native - Love Ain't No Holiday 1984 Nature Zone - Porcupine 1976 New Birth - Deeper 1977New Birth ‎– Until It's Time For You To Go 1973New Order - Blue Monday 1983New York Community Choir - Express Yourself 1977 Nick Straker Band - A Little Bit Of Jazz 1981 Nick Straker Band - The Beat Inside (LP) 1981 Nile Rodgers - Land Of The Good Groove 1983 Nile Rodgers - State Your Mind/Stay Out Of The Light (Levan 12" Remix) 1985Nina Hagen - African Reggae 1982NJ Connection - Love Don't Come Easy 1981 Nona Hendryx - Keep It Confidential 1983 Nona Hendryx - Transformation 1983 Nona Hendryx - Why Should I Cry (12" Remix) 1987 Norman Connors - Once I've Been There 1977 North End - Happy Days 1981 North End - Kind Of Love (Kind Of Life) 1979 Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait (12") 1985 Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait (12") 1986 Nuance - Love Ride (12" Mix) 1984 O'Jays - Extraordinary Girl (LP) 1984 O'Jays - Put Our Heads Together 1983 Odyssey - Easy Come, Easy Go 1977 Odyssey - Inside Out 1982 Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out 1980 One Way - Do Your Thang 1981 One Way - Music 1980 One Way - Shine On Me 1983 Originals - Down To Love Town 1976 Originals - Hurry Up And Wait 1976 Pam Todd - Let's Get Together 1979 Pamela Stanley - Coming Out Of Hiding 1984 Paradise Girls - Holding Back (12" Dub Mix II) 1986 Passion - Don't Bring Back Memories 1980 Pat Benatar - Love Is A Battlefield 1983 Patrick Juvet - I Love America 1978 Patti Austin - Betcha Wouldn't Hurt Me 1981 Patti Austin - Honey For The Bees (Levan 12" Remix) 1985 Patti Brooks - After Dark 1978 Patti Labelle - I'll Never, Never Give Up 1983 Patti Labelle - Music Is My Way Of Life 1979 Patti Labelle - Something Special (12") 1986 Patti Labelle - The Spirit's In It 1981 Paul Hardcastle - 19 (12") 1985 Paul Hardcastle - Don't Waste My Time (12") 1986 Paul Jabara - Pleasure Island 1978 Paul Simpson - Treat Her Sweeter (12") 1985 Paul Simpson Connection - Use Me, Lose Me 1982 Peech Boys - Come On, Come On (Levan 12" Mix) 1984 Peech Boys - Don't Make Me Wait 1982 Peech Boys - Life Is Something Special (Levan Remix) 1983 Peech Boys - On A Journey (Levan Remix) 1983 Peech Boys - Warm Summer's Night (LP) 1983 Pennye Ford - Change Your Wicked Ways (12" Remix) 1984 People's Choice - If I Knew Then What I Know Now 1980 People's Choice - You Ought To Be Dancin' 1980 Pete Shelley - Witness The Change 1981 Peter Brown - Disco Love Breakdown (Flip of "Do You Wanna Get Funky With Me") 1977 Peter Godwin - Emotional Disguise 1982 Peter Jacques Band - Fire Night Dance 1979 Philip Bailey - I Know 1983 Phreek - May My Love Be With You 1978 Phreek - Weekend 1978 Phyllis Nelson - I Like You (12") 1985 Phyllis St. James - Ain't No Turnin' Back (LP Cut) 1984 Pieces Of A Dream - Warm Weather 1981 Pilot - You Are The One 1984 Planet Patrol - Play At Your Own Risk 1982 Players Association - I Like It 1977 Players Association - Love Hangover (Inst. Remake of D. Ross' version) 1977 Pleasure- Take a chance 1980Pleasure Pump - Fantasize Me (12") 1987 Pockets - Come Go With Me 1977 Pointer Sisters - Automatic (12" Remix) 1984 Pointer Sisters - Dare Me (12") 1985 Pointer Sisters - Happiness (Ext. 12" Mix) 1979 Pointer Sisters - We've Got The Power 1980 Positive Force - We Got The Funk 1979 Positive People - This Feelin' 1981 Poussez - Boogie With Me 1979 Powerline - Journey 1981 Precious Wilson - I'll Be Your Friend (12") 1986 Pretty Poison - Catch Me (I'm Falling) (12") 1987 Prince - Controversy 1981 Prince - Just As Long As We're Together 1978 Prince - Sign Of The Times (12"/LP) 1987 Prince - When Doves Cry 1984Princess & Starbreeze - The Drought (12"/LP) 1987 Princess - Say I'm Your Number One (12") 1985 Private Possesion - Are You Wid It (12") 1986 Private Possession - This Time (12") 1986 Professor Funk - Visions (12") 1987 Project - Love Rescue 1979 Projection - Love Struck (12") 1987 Pure Energy - Breakaway 1981 Pure Energy - One Hot Night 1984 Pure Energy - Party On 1980 Pushe - Don't Take Your Love Away 1984 Q - The Voice Of Q 1982 Quando Quango - Love Tempo (12") 1987 Quartz - Beyond The Clouds 1978 Queen - Another One Bites The Dust 1980 Queen Samantha - Take A Chance (12" Vers.) 1978 Quest - Mind Games (12") 1986 Rainbow Brown - Til You Surrender 1981 --> Patrick Adams Rainy Davis - Sweetheart (12") 1986 Ralph McDonald - We Need More Calypso (12") 1985 Ramona Brooks - I Don't Want You Back 1980 Ramsey Lewis - This Ain't No Fantasy (12" - Female Vocal Side) 1985 Randy Crawford - Don't Wanna Be Normal (LP) 1986 Raw Sex - Stop The War 1982 Raw Silk - Do It To The Music 1981 --> Nick Martinelli Raw Silk - Just In Time And Space 1983 Raww - Don't You Try It 1984 Rebbie Jackson - Centipede (12" Mix) 1984 Reel To Reel - Love Me Like This 1983 Relevation - Feel It 1981 Rene & Angela - Keep Running 1983 Revelation - Holdin' On 1982 Rhonda Parris - No No Love (12") 1986 Rhyze - Just How Sweet Is Your Love 1980 Rice & Beans Orchestra - You've Got Magic 1977 Richard J. Smith - Don't Go Walking Out That Door 1982 Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (12" Remix) 1987 Rick James - Glow (12") 1985 Rick James - You And I 1978 Ripple - The Beat Goes On 1978 Rita Hart - Pardon Me Mister 1984 Ritchie Family - Alright On The Night (LP) 1982 Ritchie Family - I'll Do My Best For You 1982 Ritchie Family - Life Is Music 1977 Ritchie Family - Put Your Feet To The Beat 1979 Ritchie Family - Quiet Village 1977 Robert Gorl - Darling Don't Leave Me (Import 12") 1983 Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway ‎– Back Together Again 1979Roberta Flack - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 1972Roberta Flack - Lovin' You Is Such An Easy Thing To Do 1981 Rochelle Fleming - Love Itch (12") 1985 Rock Candy - I Got Love 1982 Rockers Revenge - Walking In Sunshine 1982 Rockers Revenge - Walking On Sunshine 1982 Rod - Just Keep On Walking 1982 Rod - Shake It Up (Do The Boogaloo) 1980 Rolling Stones - Missing You (12" Vers.) 1978 Rome Jeffries - Good Love 1983 Ronnie Dyson - All Over Your Face 1983 Roschelle Fleming - I Know Just What You're After (12") 1987 Rose Royce - Do Your Dance 1977 Rose Royce - Love Me Right Now (12") 1985 Rose Royce - Still In Love 1982 Roundtree - Get On Up (Get On Down) 1978 Roundtree - Hit On You 1982 Roy Ayers - Don't Stop The Feeling 1979 Roy Ayers - Running Away 1977 Royal House - Can You Party (12"/Comp. LP) 1987 Rufus - Any Love 1980 Rufus - One Million Kisses 1983 Russ Brown - Gotta Find A Way (12") 1986 --> Tee Scott Salsoul Orchestra - 212 North Street 1981 Salsoul Orchestra - Don't Beat Around The Bush 1976 Salsoul Orchestra - How High (Levan Remix) 1979 Salsoul Orchestra - It's Good For The Soul 1976 Salsoul Orchestra - Love Break (Remix 12") 1982 Salsoul Orchestra - Magic Bird Of Fire 1977 Salsoul Orchestra - Run Away 1977 Salsoul Orchestra - Take Some Time Out For Love 1982 Salsoul Orchestra - You're Just The Right Size 1976 Salsoul Orchestrat w/ Loleatta Holloway - Seconds 1982 Samantha Fox - Touch Me (I Want Your Body) (12") 1986 Samson & Delilah - I Can Feel Your Love Slippin' Away 1984 Sandy Anderson - It's Over (I'm Through) (12") 1987 Sandy Mercer - Now That You're In 1979 Sandy Mercer - Play With Me, Lay With Me (12" Vers.) 1978 Sandy Mercer - You Are My Love (12" Vers.) 1978Santa Esmeralda Starring Leroy Gomez ‎– Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - 1977Santa Esmeralda Starring Leroy Gomez ‎– Esmeralda Suite 1977Sarah Dash - Low Down, Dirty Rhythm 1983 Sarah Dash - Sinner Man 1979 Satin & Green - Spectacular 1982 Screamin' Rachel - Fun With Bad Boys (12") 1986 Seawind - Whatcha Doin'? 1980 Second Image - Can't Keep Holding On 1982 Secret Weapon - It Must Be The Music 1982 Serena - Get Your Body Up 1983 Sergio Mendes - I'll Tell You (Ext. 12" Mix) 1979 Serious Intention - You Don't Know Pow Wow or Easy Street records? (1986) Seven Deadly Sins - Lust 1977 Shades Of Love - Keep In Touch (Body To Body) 1982 Shalamar - My Girl Loves Me (12" Ext. Promo Only) 1985 Sharon Bailey - Cosmic Dust 1981 Sharon Brown - I Specialize In Love 1982 Sharon Paige - Tonight's The Night 1980 Sharon Redd - Beat The Street 1982 Sharon Redd - In The Name Of Love (LP) 1982 Sharon Ridley - Changin' (Closing Song at Garage) 1978 Sheryl Lee Ralph - In The Evening 1984 Shiela & B. Devotion - Spacer 1980 Shiela E. - A Love Bizarre (12"/LP) 1985 Shiela Hilton - The Bed's Too Big Without You 1980 Shirley Lites - Heat You Up (Melt You Down) 1983 Side Effect - Always There 1976 Siedah Garrett - Do You Want It Right Now (12") 1985 Silver Convention - Dancing In The Aisles 1976 Silver Convention - Mission To Venus 1978 Silver Convention - Voodoo Woman 1977 Silvetti - Spring Rain 1977 Sinnamon - I Need You Now1983Sinnamon - Thanks To You 1982 Siren - Open Up For Love 1979 Sister Sledge - Lost In Music 1979 Skatt Brothers - Walk The Night 1979 Skipworth & Turner - Can't Give Her Up (12") 1986 Skipworth & Turner - Thinking About Your Love (12") 1985 Skyy - First Time Around (Levan Remix) 1979 Skyy - Here's To You 1980 Skyy - Let Love Shine (LP) 1983 Skyy - Show Me The Way 1983 Skyy - Skyyzoo (Levan Remix) 1980 Skyy - Super Love 1980 Slave - Feel My Love 1981 Slave - Wait For Me 1981 Slimline - If You Can Dance, You Can Do It 1982 Sly Cabell - Feelin' Fine 1982 Smokey Robinson - And I Don't Love You (Levan 12" - Larry played Dub) 1984 Sofonda C. - Pick It Up (12") 1987Soft Cell - Seedy Films 1980Soft Cell - Tainted Love 1982Softones - That Old Black Magic 1976 Somethin' Special - Come Make It Feel Good 1981 SOS Band - Take Love Where You Find It 1980 SOS Band - The Finest/Borrowed Love (LP) 1986 Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock 1982 Southroad Connection - You Like It, We Love It 1978 Space - Carry On, Turn Me On 1977 Sparkle - Handsome Man (Levan Mix) 1980 Sparque - Let's Go Dancin' (Levan 12" Remix) 1981 Sparque - Music Turns Me On 1982 Sparque - Take Some Time 1984 St. Tropez - Fill My Life With Love 1978 St. Tropez - One More Minute 1979 Stainless Steel - It All Comes Down To Love 1978 Stainless Steel - More Than Meets The Eye 1978 Staple Singers - Slippery People (12" Mix) 1984 Stargard - Wear It Out (Ext. 12" Mix) 1979 Starshine - All I Need Is You 1983 State Of Grace - That's When We'll Be Free 1982 Status IV - You Ain't Really Down 1983Steel Pulse - Blues Dance Raid 1982Steel Pulse - Ravers 1982Stephanie Mills - Medicine Song (12" Remix) 1984 Stephanie Mills - Put Your Body In It (Ext. 12" Mix) 1979 Stephanie Mills - You Can't Run From My Love (12" Vers.) 1983 Steve Arrington - Dancin' In The Key Of Life (12"/LP) 1985 Steve Arrington - Nobody Can Be You 1983 Steve Arrington - You Meet My Approval (LP) 1983 Steve Hurley - Jack Your Body (12") 1985 Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle 1976 Steve Miller Band - Macho City (12" Vers.) 1982 Steve Shelto - Don't Give Your Love Away 1983 Stevie Nicks - Stand Back 1983 Stevie Wonder - As 1977 Stevie Wonder - Go Home (12" Remix) 1985 Stevie Wonder - Love Light In Flight 1984 Sticky Fingers - Wastin' My Love 1978 Stimulation - Stimulation (12") 1985 Sting - If You Love Somebody, Set Them Free (12" Remix) 1985 Stone - Time 1981 --> Tee Scott Strafe - Set It Off 1984 --> Walter Gibbons Strikers - Body Music (12" Levan Remix) 1981 Strikers - Contagious 1982 Strikers - Inch By Inch 1981 Subject - Celebrate (12") 1986 Subject - The Magic, The Moment (12") 1985 Sun Palace - Rude Movements 1980 Supremes - High Energy 1976 Supremes - Let Yourself Go 1977 Suzi Lane - Harmony 1979 Suzy Q - Get On Up And Do It Again 1981 Suzy Q - With Your Love 1981 Sweet Cream - I Don't What I'd Do 1978 Sweet Life - I Get Lifted 1983 Sweet Pea Atkinson - Dance Or Die 1982 Sweet Thunder - Everybody's Singin' Love Songs 1978 Sylvester - Body Strong 1979 Sylvester - Dance (Disco Heat) 1978 Sylvester - Do Ya Wanna Funk 1982 Sylvester - Don't Stop (12") 1983 Sylvester - Give It Up 1981 Sylvester - I Need Somebody To Love Tonight 1979 Sylvester - I Need You 1980 Sylvester - Menergy 1983 Sylvester - Over and Over 1977Sylvester - Stars 1979 Sylvester - Too Late (12" Mix) 1984 Sylvester - Trouble In Paradise (12") 1983 Sylvia Striplin - Give Me Your Love 1980 --> Uno Melodic rds Syreeta - Can't Shake Your Love (Levan Remix) 1981 System - You Are In My System 1983 T Connection - At Midnight 1979 T.C. Curtis - Body Shake (Instr. 12" Version) 1982 T.C. Curtis - You Should Have Known Better (12") 1985 T.S. Monk - Can't Keep My Hands To Myself 1981 T.S. Monk - Candidate For Love 1981 Taana Gardner - Heartbeat (12" Levan Mix) 1981 Taana Gardner - No Frills 1981 Taana Gardner - When You Touch Me (Levan Mix) 1979 Taana Gardner - Work That Body (Levan Remix) 1980 Talking Heads - Burning Down The House 1983 Talking Heads - Slippery People (12") 1983 Talking Heads - Swamp 1983 Talking Heads - Take Me To The River 1978 Talking Heads - This Must Be The Place 1983 Tamiko Jones - Can't Live Without Your Love 1979 Tammy Lucas - Hey Boy (12") 1986 Tasha Thomas - Shoot Me (With Your Love) 1978 Tata Vega - Get It Up For Love 1978 Tata Vega - I Just Keep Thinking About You Baby (Ext. 12" Mix) 1979 Tavares - Don't Take Away The Music 1976Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel 1976Teddy Pendergrass - The More I Get, The More I Want 1977 Teddy Pendergrass - You Can't Hide From Yourself 1977 Temper - No Favors 1984 Tempest Trio - Love Machine 1979 Tenderness - Gotta Keep Trying 1978 Tenita Jordan - I Don't Wanna Think About It (12"/LP) 1985 Teri DeSario - Ain't Nothin' Gonna Keep Me From You 1978 Terri Gonzalez - Treat Yourself To My Lofe 1982 Terri Wells - I'm Givin' All My Love (12" or LP) 1984 The Affair - Please Don't Break My Heart (12") 1985The Clash ‎– The Magnificent Seven 1980The Cut - Kindness For Weakness (12" Levan Mix) 1986The Edwin Hawkins Singers* ‎– Oh Happy Day 1969The Emotions ‎– Flowers 1976The Emotions - I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love 1976The Family - Screams Of Passion (12"/LP) 1985 The It - Donnie (12") 1986The Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine 1974The Jackson 5 - Hum Along And Dance 1973The Jackson 5 - Mirrors of My MindThe Jacksons - ABC 1970The Jacksons - Show You The Way To Go 1976The Joubert Singers ‎– Stand On The Word 1985The Limit - Say Yeah 1984 The Police - Voices Inside My Head 1980 The Quick - Rhythm Of The Jungle 1982 The Quick - Zulu 1981 The Who - Eminence Front 1982 Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way 1976 Thelma Houston - I'd Rather Spend The Bad Times With You 1984 Thelma Houston - I'm Here Again 1977 Thelma Houston - If You Feel It (12" Remix) 1981 Thelma Houston - Just Like All The Rest (Dub 12" Vers.) 1983 Thelma Houston - Saturday Night, Sunday Morning 1979 Thelma Houston - You Used To Hold Me So Tight (12") 19 84 Theo Vaness - I Can't Dance Without You 1979 Theo Vaness - Nobody But You 1978 Theo Vaness - Sentimentally It's You 1979 Third World - Dancing On The Floor 1981 Third World - Lagos Jump 1983 Third World - Now That We Found Love 1978 Third World - One To One (12") 1985 Thomas Dolby - Dessidents: The Search For Truth 1984 Thompson Twins - In The Name Of Love 1982 THP Orchestra - Good To Me 1979 THP Orchestra - Two Hot For Love 1978 THP Orchestra - Who Do You Love 1979 Three Million - I've Been Robbed (12") 1983 Three Ounces Of Love - Star Love 1978Tim Curry ‎– Paradise Garage 1979Timmy Thomas - Stone To The Bone 1977Timmy Thomas ‎– Why Can't We Live Together - 1972Tin Tin - Kiss Me 1982 Tina B. - Honey To A Bee (12" Mix) 1984 Tina Turner - Afterglow (12" Promo) 1986 Tom Browne - Crusing 1983 Tom Tom Club - Le Elephant 1981 Tom Tom Club - Pleasure Of Love 1983 Tom Tom Club - Wordy Rappinghood 1981 Tomorrow's Edition - You Turn Me On 1982 Toney Lee - Reach Up 1982 Tony Cook & The Party People - On The Floor 1984 Tony McKenzie - Ha-Chica 1983 Tony Orlando - Don't Let Go 1978 Tony Paris - Electric Automan (Levan 12" Remix) 1985 Total Contrast - Takes A Little Time (12"/LP) 1985 Total Contrast - The River (12") 1985 Touch - Love Fixation (12") 1987 Touch - Without You (12") 1986 Touchdown - Ease Your Mind 1982 Tracy Weber - Sure Shot (2 different 12"s; one has a Instr. Version that 1982 Tracy Weber - Sure Shot (Instr. Version released as "B" Side of One Step At A Time) 1983 Tramaine - Child Of The King (12") 1986 Tramaine - Fall Down Spirit Of Love (12") 1985 Tramaine - The Rock (Levan 12" Remix) 1987 Trammps - Body Contact Contract 1977 Trammps - Can We Come Together 1976 Trammps - Disco Party 1977 Trammps - Love Insurance Policy 1979 Trammps - People Of The World 1977 Trammps - Stop And Think (Remix LP) 1977 Trammps - Wha Happened To The Music 1983 Troiano - We All Need Love 1979 Trussel - Love Injection 1980 Twennynine - Fancy Dancer 1981 Two Tons - Do You Wanna Boogie, Hunh? 1980 Two Tons - Earth Can Be Just Like Heaven 1980 Two Tons - I Got The Feeling 1980 Ullanda McCullough - Bad Company 1981 Undisputed Truth - You + Me = Love 1976 Unique - What I Got Is What You Need 1983 Universal Robot Band - Barely Breaking Even 1982Universal Robot Band - Dance & Shake Your Tambourine 1977 Unlimited Touch - Searching To Find The One 1981 Upfront - Infatuation 1983 Valerie Oliver - Get The Money 1983 Van McCoy - Party 1976 Van McCoy - Rhythms Of The World 1976 Vanilla Mix - Easier Said Than Done (12") 1987 Vanity - Under The Influence (12") 1986 Vesta Williams - Don't Blow A Good Thing (12" Remix) 1987 Vicky D - This Beat Is Mine 1982 Vikki Love - Stop Playing On Me (12") 1985 Village People - Fire Island 1977 Village People - San Francisco 1977 Viola Wills - If You Could Read My Mind 1980 Visage - Fade To Grey 1980 Visual - Somehow, Someway 1983 Visual - The Music Got Me 1983 Voice In Fashion - Only In The Night (12" Dub Mix) 1987 Voyage - From East To West 1977 Voyage - From East To West 1978 Voyage - I Love You Dancer 1980 Wally Badarau - Chief Inspector/Novela Das Nove (12") 1986 Wally Jump, Jr. - Don't Push Your Luck (LP) 1987 Wally Jump, Jr. - Private Party (12") 1987 Wally Jump, Jr. - Turn Me Loose (12") 1986 Wanda - I Must Be Dreamin' 1982 War - City Country City 1972War - Deliver The Word 1972War - Galaxy - 1977War - Southern Part of Texas 1973War - The World Is A Ghetto 1972War - You Got The Power 1982Wardell Piper - Super Sweet 1979Warp 9 - Light Years Away 1983 Was (Not Was) - Tell Me That I'm Dreaming 1982Was (NotWas)- Wheel Me Out (Long Version) 1981Weather Girls - No One Can Love You More Than Me (12"/LP) 1985 Webster Lewis - Let Me Be The One 1981 Weeks & Co. - Go With The Flow 1982 Weeks & Company - Rock Your World 1981 Whatnauts - Help Is On The Way 1982 Whitney Houston - Love Will Save The Day (12" Remix) 1987 Whitney Houston - Thinking About You (12") 1985 Will Powers - Adventures In Success 1983 Willie Colon - Set Fire To Me (12") 1986 Willie Colon - She Don't Know I'm Alive (12") 1986 Willie Hutch - In And Out 1982 Winners - Get Ready For The Future 1978 Wish - Touch Me (All Night Long) 1984 World Premiere - Share The Night 1984 Xena - On The Upside 1983 Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Waste Your Time (12" Remix) 1984 Yaz - Don't Go 1982 Yazoo - Situation 1982 Yazoo - State Farm 1983 Yello - Call It Love (12" Remix) 1987 Yellow Magic Orchestra - Computer Games 1979 Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart (12") 1983 Yoko Ono - Walking On Thin Ice 1981 Young & Co. - I Like What You're Doing (To Me) 1980 Young & Company - Such A Feeling (12") 1986 Yvonne Gage - Garden Of Eden 1981 Zena Dejonay - I've Got To Find A Way 1983 Zulema - A Mother Cries 1981Zulema - Change 1978Zulema - What's In It For Me 1982Roberta Flack - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 1972

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COLLA3ORATE PROJECT: MAY

Note: This month, idols in all six songs will be either preparing for their song’s release or promoting their song. All idols will also be participating in recording a special physical-only bonus track.

Those involved in this month’s schedule may earn up to 5 points total for writing, by the end of June 15 KST (for each song schedule they are a part of):

A solo para of 400+ words based on their May schedule for the COLLA3ORATE project this month (3 points).

A thread of six posts (three per participant, including the starter) based on their May schedule for the COLLA3ORATE project this month (2 points).

These do not count toward monthly limits or toward normal schedule points.

LOVE & LIVE:

For the beginning of the month, the members of the song (@fmdyoohyeon, @fmdhaseo, @fmdsiyeon, @fmdxsuwei) will continue to have sparse rehearsals together up until the release of their song on May 11.

On May 12, the members will attend The Show for their first special promotional stage. The four members will all go to the salon together early in the day before arriving at the SBS studio. They will be granted a waiting room of their own up until they pre-record their stage a few hours before broadcast time. They will not stay around for the live broadcast of the show (unless they have other schedule reasons to do so).

The members will repeat this schedule for all music shows on the 13-18 as well.

During their promotions, each idol will also be guided to take a number of selfies that will be chosen from by staff as photo cards for the physical mini-album for the COLLA3ORATE project.

During their promotion period, the four idols will be informed that they have one more song to record — a special bonus track that will only be available on the physical version of the mini-album all of the singles will be released on. All that is required of them is to record their assigned parts, as there will be no promotions or other activities for these “secret” b-side tracks. The idols will be given the demo beforehand and will be scheduled to record one day out of May 20, May 25, or May 31 depending on schedules (the day is up to the mun as long as the muse is in Seoul on the chosen date!). Line distribution for this track can be found here.

End note: This month, no part of their schedule (other than music show stage filming) will have cameras present.

GO:

For the beginning of the month, the members of the song (@fmdyuanjun, @fmdjaeyeol, @fmddaisuke, @dawonfmd, @fmdxiwon) will continue to have sparse rehearsals together up until the release of their song on May 20.

On May 13, all idols  performing in the song will fly out very early morning KST to California to shoot the music video for “Go” in Los Angeles. Members are encouraged to sleep on the plane ride, as they will begin shooting as soon as they arrive. The music video shoot will be a two day shoot over May 13 and May 14, before the members fly out back to South Korea late May 14/early May 15 for a late May 15 arrival in Seoul.

On May 21, the members will attend MCountdown for their first special promotional stage. The members will all go to the salon together early in the day before arriving at the Mnet/CJ E&M studio. They will be granted a waiting room of their own up until they pre-record their stage a few hours before broadcast time. They will not stay around for the live broadcast of the show (unless they have other schedule reasons to do so).

The members will repeat this schedule for all music shows on the 21-27 as well. During their promotions, each idol will also be guided to take a number of selfies that will be chosen from by staff as photo cards for the physical mini-album for the COLLA3ORATE project.

The week before their promotion period, the seven idols will be informed that they have one more song to record — a special bonus track that will only be available on the physical version of the mini-album all of the singles will be released on. All that is required of them is to record their assigned parts, as there will be no promotions or other activities for these “secret” b-side tracks. The idols will be given the demo beforehand and will be scheduled to record one day out of May 20, May 25, or May 31 depending on schedules (the day is up to the mun as long as the muse is in Seoul on the chosen date!). Line distribution for this track can be found here.

End note: This month, behind the scenes content at the music video shoots will be filmed for an M/V filming video. No other part of their schedule (other than music show stage filming) will have cameras present.

DRIP:

On May 3, all idols (@fmdhyejun, @fmdchaesoo, @fmdjynx, @fmdxlux, @fmdxyoungjoo) chosen will be scheduled to be picked up in a Dimensions Entertainment van from their dorm or private residence to be driven to the Dimensions Entertainment building. Once there, they will begin to learn the choreography for the song they recorded last month. They will learn from one of Dimensions Entertainment’s dance instructors and one of the choreographers (@fmdjoohwan) will be present for roughly a half an hour to give pointers on the parts of the dance they helped with. The five idols will meet a few times throughout the month to practice together under the same circumstances of being chauffeured to the Dimensions Entertainment building together, but are expected to also practice on their personal time.

On the same day, they will be introduced to a woman named Jo Jiwon who will serve as their project group manager for this month and the next as they approach promotions. She will be with them for all schedules from this point onward unless specified otherwise.

On May 16, the project group members will be escorted to a shop in Gangnam where they will undergo fittings for the outfits they will wear in the music video and during stage performances of the song.

On May 21, the members will arrive at an indoor set to film the music video for the song.

Before they attend fittings mid-month, the idols will be informed that they have one more song to record — a special bonus track that will only be available on the physical version of the mini-album all of the singles will be released on. All that is required of them is to record their assigned parts, as there will be no promotions or other activities for these “secret” b-side tracks. The idols will be given the demo beforehand and will be scheduled to record one day out of May 20, May 25, or May 31 depending on schedules (the day is up to the mun as long as the muse is in Seoul on the chosen date!). Line distribution for this track can be found here.

End note: This month, behind the scenes content at the music video shoots will be filmed for an M/V filming video. No other part of their schedule will have cameras present.

QUIT PLAYING:

On May 1 all idols (@fmdsamsoo, @fmdtaeyong, @fmdhoon, @fmdhyunsoo, @fmdsan, @fmdjoosung) chosen will be scheduled to be picked up in a Dimensions Entertainment van from their dorm or private residence to be driven to the Dimensions Entertainment building. Once there, they will begin to learn the full original choreography for the song they recorded last month. They will learn from one of Dimensions Entertainment’s dance instructors. They will meet a few times throughout the month to practice together under the same circumstances of being chauffeured to the Dimensions Entertainment building together, but are expected to also practice on their personal time. The female backup dancers will be integrated in a later practice session in the month.

On the same day, they will be introduced to a man named Park Kyuwon who will serve as their project group manager for this month and the next as they approach promotions. He will be with them for all schedules from this point onward unless specified otherwise.

On May 20, the project group members will be escorted to a shop in Gangnam where they will undergo fittings for the outfits they will wear in the music video and during stage performances of the song.

Mid-month, the idols will be contacted either by phone or email by management to be informed that they have one more song to record — a special bonus track that will only be available on the physical version of the mini-album all of the singles will be released on. All that is required of them is to record their assigned parts, as there will be no promotions or other activities for these “secret” b-side tracks. The idols will be given the demo beforehand and will be scheduled to record one day out of May 20, May 25, or May 31 depending on schedules (the day is up to the mun as long as the muse is in Seoul on the chosen date!). Line distribution for this track can be found here.

End note: This month, no part of their schedule will have cameras present.

OH! MY MISTAKE:

All idols (@fmdsophie, @fmdsooah, @eunahfmd, @fmdyujin, @fmdyena) chosen for this song will have been informed and sent the full demo of the song on March 15.

On May 10, they will arrive separately at the Gold Star Media building to record the track. As the song will be released with Gold Star Media’s resources, most of the preparations for the song will occur at the building. This is their first time working together and the recording session will be filmed, so before they go into the studio, they will get some time to get introduced to each other. Following this short time to mingle, they will be introduced to one of the lyricists, composers, and producers of the song (@fmdjoosung) who will take some time to explain the overall concept of the song. He will then be joined by another producer and a recording engineer to help guide the recording process. The members will then go into the recording booth in the following order: main or lead vocal (chaewon), vocal (naeun), vocal (chaekyung), vocal (jinsol), vocal (rachel), and rapper (yena). All vocalists will record all vocal parts, but the producers present will focus in on parts for each idol that they determine matches their voice well to record more takes of (these parts will reflect the line distribution). The project group members will be treated to dinner by a manager all together following the wrap on recording.

On May 25, the idols will once again return to the Gold Star Media building for a concept meeting. During the concept meeting, they will be given an overview for the anticipated wardrobe and the MV storyboard in addition to more details on the overall concept of the release.

Mid-month, the idols will be informed that they have one more song to record — a special bonus track that will only be available on the physical version of the mini-album all of the singles will be released on. All that is required of them is to record their assigned parts, as there will be no promotions or other activities for these “secret” b-side tracks. The idols will be given the demo beforehand and will be scheduled to record one day out of May 20, May 25, or May 31 depending on schedules (the day is up to the mun as long as the muse is in Seoul on the chosen date!). Line distribution for this track can be found here.

End note: This month, the studio recording for the single will be filmed. No other part of their schedule will have cameras present.

SOSO:

All idols (@durifmd, @fmdyunseo, @fmdhanjae, @fmdmaverick) chosen for this song will have been informed and sent the full demo of the song on March 15.

On May 22, they will arrive separately at the Gold Star Media building to record the track. As the song will be released with Gold Star Media’s resources, most of the preparations for the song will occur at the building. This is their first time working together and the recording session will be filmed, so before they go into the studio, they will get some time to get introduced to each other. Following this short time to mingle, they will be joined by one of the composers/producers (@fmdxyoungjoo) and another producer and a recording engineer to help guide the recording process. The members will then go into the recording booth in the following order: main or lead vocal (yoon), vocal (jinu), rapper (mino), and rapper (hoony). All vocalists will record all vocal parts and all rappers will record all rap parts, but the producers present will focus in on parts for each idol that they determine matches their voice well to record more takes of (these parts will reflect the line distribution). The four idols will be treated to dinner by a manager all together following the wrap on recording.

On May 30, the idols will once again return to the Gold Star Media building for a concept meeting. During the concept meeting, they will be given an overview for the anticipated wardrobe and the MV storyboard in addition to more details on the overall concept of the release.

Mid-month, the idols will be informed that they have one more song to record — a special bonus track that will only be available on the physical version of the mini-album all of the singles will be released on. All that is required of them is to record their assigned parts, as there will be no promotions or other activities for these “secret” b-side tracks. The idols will be given the demo beforehand and will be scheduled to record one day out of May 20, May 25, or May 31 depending on schedules (the day is up to the mun as long as the muse is in Seoul on the chosen date!). Line distribution for this track can be found here.

End note: This month, the studio recording for the single will be filmed. No other part of their schedule will have cameras present.

Final note: No one is required to write about or acknowledge the bonus tracks and their recording but if, for some reason, you would like your muse(s) removed from said track(s), please let the admin know. Lines were divided as equally as possible while still maintaining a realistic flow within song sections.

[exoluxionlove]

Hello. Do you perhaps know the reason why SM's artists don't perform on MNET M!Countdown anymore? And Baekhyun won't perform on Music Core?

From my understanding, Music Core wasn’t on this week due to a live baseball game broadcast. As for why SM artists don’t perform on MCountdown, I believe the rumor is that there is bad blood between SM and MNET/CJ E&M for a variety of reasons resulting in either SM boycotting the show or MNET not inviting SM artists onto the show.

[mvsas]

Musa's Chat, June 2, 2005.

admin says:Hello all, welcome to our chat room.

admin says:Glad everyone could join us today.

admin says:Musa will be our guest today.

admin says:Everyone here is really psyched to get to meet her and chat with her.

admin says:I hope you all are too.

admin says:Musa is here now, she's just going to log in.

admin says:She's asked that we refrain from asking her any personal questions about her family.

admin says:It's a sensitive topic for her, so please everyone please respect her wishes.

admin says:Welcome to our Magix chat Musa!

Musa says:Yo!

admin says:we're so excited to have you here.

Musa says:It's great to be here!

Musa says:Thanks!

admin says:I'll open the floor to questions now. Lauren, go ahead.

lilhaert14 says:y do u like reven

Musa says:Hi -- well -- I totally crushed on him this last year

Musa says:y'know - the bad boy rebel 'tude

Musa says:it kinda got me -- but I couldn't get a read on him

Musa says:and I am kinda thinking of giving up on him y'know

WinxKitty5 says:Hi! What is your favorite color?

Musa says:I think Red totally rocks!

Tgirl725 says:Musa, Who is your best friend at Alfea?

Musa says:Well, I hang out with Flora and Tecna a lot

Musa says:don't get me wrong, I think all of the Winx club are my bestfriends - but I'm tight with Tecna and Flora

nicole2005 says:what type of music do you like?

Musa says:I love all types of music, really - but the thing that gets me groovin' is an awesome beat

Musa says:beatboxin' and hip-hoppin' make my day

pokemonpetz says:wats ur favorie magi spell?

Musa says:I dig using my subwoofer blast!

Musa says:I think it is one of my best ones!

rockin-CJ says:Musa do you think I have Winx too?

Musa says:Yeah - totally! Everyone has some magic inside them. It's what can make your dreams come true!

Dreamer13 says:What's your favorite thing to do (besides listening to music)?

Musa says:Umm.... I like to hang out with the Winx

Musa says:but I also dig dancing, and I like to do yoga and meditate

alexis~anime~wave~~~~ says:what is your favorite animal

Musa says:I dig dragons -- I think they're way cool

admin says:I like Lions! {smile_smiley}

Musa says:though some are pretty hot! - hahahaha!

Musa says:Lions huh?

Musa says:Yeah - they're cool!

chibimoonemem says:Do you like the site and how it works so far?

Musa says:I love it! I think it's pretty awesome - and I love the boards.

Musa says:I really like seeing what everyone is thinking about

Musa says:and I like how so many people have made friends...

Musa says:and I think Lauren and the Mods are doing a rockin' job!

Catrina says:What's your fave food?

Musa says:sushi!

Tgirl725 says:Musa, I play the piano without lessons. Do you think that is cool!?

Musa says:Totally! I think that's a great way to develop musical talent

Musa says:A lot of really good musicians can play be ear...

Winxgirl112692 says:Musa, Do you think the witches have gone to far trying to steal Bloom's Dragon-fire and Stella's Solaria ring?

Musa says:Man -- they're always pushing the boundaries

Musa says:I really wish they would cut it out -- but they're so hooked on getting more power for themselves - I don't know if they'll ever stop!

spunky4444 says:what is your fave insterment

Musa says:Well -- I like most of them (as if you didn't guess that!), but I have a set of pan pipes that are kinda like my lucky charm

Musa says:and I like the drums too - I've got a little set in my room that I take down and play a lot

silkdog8116 says:what do you like more flying or walking

Musa says:Flying is way cool - but it can be more tiring than walking - so I think I'd say walking

blue_magic_duckieHey there Musa. Do practicing your jams ever bother the other girls?

Musa says:well they used to -- I mean when I get into it - I just let it rip y'know

Musa says:but then I learned some cool soundproofing spells....

Musa says:they made me a lot more popular with my roommates

princess_nova777i think your the best fairy! i love making winx books! you usaly are the star! {typing_smiley}

yasminbratz says:When did you get to Alfea and how did you find your powers?

Musa says:Well I came to Alfea for my freshman year

Musa says:as for my powers - I've always had them.

Musa says:Every one of the royal family had magical powers, so I got mine just by being born

Musa says:I didn't think about it a lot until I met Bloom

Musa says:who had no clue she had Winx...

Musa says:I'm glad I've got Winx though

WinxKitty5 says:Do you like beatingthe witches? Do you feel sorry for them?

Musa says:Well -- I have to say that it is great to keep my friends safe. But man, you gotta feel sorry for someone who can't figure out better things to do with their time....

popular christina says:is the head teacher still scary

Musa says:Ms. G?

Musa says:Yeah - she's downright freaky - especially if she catches you in the halls after lights out!

Musa says:Eep!

iamsassy says:who is your fav is your fav earth singer?

Musa says:I'm just learning about earth music right now

Musa says:again, thanks to Bloom - I've been thinking about earth a lot more

Musa says:I think there are some really good ones - but I don't have a fave... yet!

WinxKitty5 says:Musa, Is Alfea hard, or is it just like a regular school?

Musa says:well -- I'm not sure what Earth schools are like, but there are some classes that are pretty hard.

Musa says:But I know that's what makes it a good school -- they push us because they know we can do it,

Musa says:and that it will make us better fairies

chibimoonemem says:Have you ever been to Earth?

Musa says:No -- not yet -- but I think it would be pretty cool. Maybe I'll get to go this summer

genenedp says:Which witch do you think is the meanest??

Musa says:Icy really gets under my skin -- She thinks she's all that - but man -- she's just sad

storm19 says:what is your favorite claas

Musa says:I think transformations really rock.

Musa says:I love being able to become something else for a little while

dark evil gurl says:wich witch do u think has 'more style?'

Musa says:Well -- likie I said - Icy is not my favorite - but I do have to admit that she is pretty stylish - though Darcy is not far behind

blue_magic_duckie says:What's your favorite thing to transform into?

Musa says:well -- as a kid I used to transform into a cricket all the time.. and I still like doing it

chibimoonemem says:What did you think of the other girls chats?

Musa says:I thought they were pretty awesome1

Musa says:I know everyone was nervous before they came to the chat - but they all said it was very cool

Musa says:and that everyone was really nice, and pretty supportive

Musa says:that makes it a whole lot easier

GirlsRoc333 says:What is it like being a princess?

Musa says:It's cool -- like I always say - Royalty Rocks!

lovetoshop78 says:who's you're fave teacher?

Musa says:I'd have to say WixGiz - I think he has a pretty good sense of humour

yasminbratz says:What's your favorite season?

Musa says:I think every season has something good about it... I do love summer and hangin by the pool

admin says:Just a reminder to everyone that Musa can't answer everyone's questions. We'll do what we can. Just keep asking good questions.

rockin-CJ says:Musa do you think everyone has Winx?

Musa says:Yeah - I do -- I think a lot of people don't realize it

Musa says:they have no idea of what they can do until they try

Musa says:the important (and very hard) part is believing in yourself!

Chandra says:What's your fave song Musa?

Musa says:'Make or Break' by the group Fresh Magic -- do you get them on earth?

Musa says:They are cool

B-L-O-O-M-R-U-L-E-S says:What advice would you give a girl who's parents are in a divorce?

Musa says:man -- that's totally hard

Musa says:I think that it is important to know that it's something about them -- and not about you...

Musa says:and I know people say that all the time, but it is really true. It doesn't mean that they stop loving you.

Musa says:I also think it's important to have close friends to talk to - and talk to your family - 'cause even if they don't live together -- they're still on your side

kattymac says:what's your fave thing in magix?

Musa says:The Tower at the top of Alfea ... oh and I love the lake

winxgirl 818heay musa! do you share a dorm room with any of the winx girls

Musa says:Yeah -- I room with Tecna

Musa says:and she's pretty cool to live with

Musa says:she's pretty neat

yasminbratz says:Did you ever get in trouble at Alfea, Musa?

Musa says:oh yeah -- we totally got busted for coming in late after my birthday party

Musa says:Ms. G caught us and we had to do the whole school's dishes!

Winxgirl112692 says:Do you ever get annoyed with Stella?

Musa says:Yeah -- sometimes. But I mean - even your best friend can get on your nerves a little some times.

Musa says:It doesn't mean that I don't still like her.

Musa says:and I'm sure that I make her mad too

Musa says:I know I'm no picnic

chibimoonemem says:Are you a neat freak or super messy? Or in between?

Musa says:I think I'm in between.

Musa says:Though rooming with Tecna -- it makes even a little mess seem huge

Musa says:Now there's a neat freak!

Dreamer13 says:How was your B-day?

Musa says:It was really great! We had a terrific time!

rockin-CJ says:Musa do you think Brandon is Cute?

Musa says:Yeah -- I think all the guys are cute in their own way.

Musa says:But I'm not about to go after my friend's guy though!

rockin-CJ says:Musa I think your great

Musa says:Thanks -- that's totally sweet!

yasminbratz says:When is your B-day?

popular christina says:i forgot your birthday musa u maybe hate me by now

Musa says:It's in May -- the 10th -- so it just passed

Musa says:Hey no prob -- I don't expect everyone to remember my birthday!

Musa says:Though I have to say that the party on the boards was really sweet! Thanks

Winxgirl112692 says:On a scale from 1-10, what would you rate Riven on the cuteness scale? {tongue_smiley}

Musa says:Ok -- I think he's like a 8 --

Musa says:he would be hotter - but I take a point off for the indifferent attitude

Musa says:and almost no one is a 10 -- so he's right up there on my scale

Musa says:I haven't ever met a 10 in real life

sheatabb says:What is your fave drink?

Musa says:Gotta love the smoothies in the summer

Musa says:I think they're my all time fave

Musa says:I dig healthy stuff and also like doing my own juices

Musa says:Flora and I have come up with some really awesome recipes

b>rockin-CJ says:i like strawberry smoothies

Musa says:Yeah - strawberry ones are great

Musa says:I like pina colada ones too

princess_nova777 says:i luv ur smoothies from the fairy insider

Musa says:Thanks -- They're some of our faves too!

alexis~anime~wave~~~~ says:musa have you ever been to hawaii

Musa says:no -- I haven't been to earth -- but I have seen some pictures and it looks awesome!

Musa says:I think I'd like it there

chibimoonemem says:Can fairies catch the flu? Or other stuff like that? (I did)

Musa says:Yeah -- we get sick just like everyone else

Musa says:Having the flu is awful!!!

Musa says: There's a ginger juice that I make that is aawesome for the flu

princess_nova777 says:musa, u have good karma all around u

Musa says:Cool!

alexis~anime~wave~~~~ says:musa can you sing

Musa says:Yeah -- and I do it a LOT!

MagicQt13 says:o u mean ginger ale

Musa says:Oh -- actually it's a ginger carrot apple juice

rockin-CJ says:Musa I need glasses and Im embarssed

Musa says:oh -- don't be embarrassed -- I think they look totally cool!

MagicQt13 says:hey glasses are not to bad i had them and to think i am a goth most times

Musa says:And Stella says they're a total fashion statement

yasminbratz says:What's your most embarresing moment?

chibimoonemem says:I have glasses and they're fine.

Musa says:Ummm ... Well -- I was on a roller coaster once with this guy I had a crush on -- and I had too many slurpees and cany apples before I went on....

Musa says:well -- I was a little freaked out...

Musa says:and I went to scream...

Musa says:and (I'm sure you can see where this is going)

Musa says:And I hurled all over!!!!!

Musa says:It was totally gross -- and probably my most embarassing moment!

winxgirl 818hey musa what would you say 2 girls who are afraid to get braces lik me

Musa says:Don't worry about the braces -- I know lots of people who have had them

MagicQt13 says:I HAVE BRACES!!!!

Dreamer13 says:Braces aren't that bad. I've got them now.

Musa says:it's not so bad --

GirlsRoc333 says:ME TOO!

Musa says:In fact they get to have elastics and they can pick the colors on them

Musa says:so it looks really cool

princess_nova777 says:i need braces i want red

Musa says:they even do different colors for the holidays

Musa says:it's cool!

GirlsRoc333 says:Musa, do you know how to cook?

Musa says:Yeah -- I can cook -- I have a few favorite recipes

Musa says:Like enchiladas....

Musa says:I like things that aresimple to make

blue_magic_duckie says:Musa, do you like having Kiko around? Does he ever get into things? (I'm sorry to ask questions more than once, but I can't tell if they are being seen. My computer is a bit off today)

Musa says:Yeah -- Kiko is cool! He's pretty sweet and also kinda funny-- I think Flora had more trouble than I have ever had

Musa says:but I don't have a garden in my room either....

Solaria550 says:Musa,What kind of food do you not like?

Musa says:ummm... I'm not totally into escargots

Musa says:You know -- French for snails? Uhh... I just can't get my head around putting one in my mouth

chibimoonemem says:What's your fave flower?

Musa says:Sunflowers and black eyed susans -- I just think they look really neat

alexis~anime~wave~~~~ says:musa tell bloom and tecna and stella and flora and kiko i said hi and my name is alexis

alexis~anime~wave~~~~ says:bye musa musa i will miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ahhhhhh omg i love you

Musa says:They'll all be reading this later -- so they'll see everyone who was on and assume that they said hi

winxgirl 818yo M! whats your fav color?

Musa says:Yo -'sup? Red really rocks my world!

sheatabb says:What is your weakness?

Musa says:I uh.... I have a bit of a temper...

chibimoonemem says:I can restrain myself no longer. I must know. (You know what's coming admin.) Have you ever taken a look at the Starbucks thread?

admin says:There she goes again with the Starbucks thread. ;)

admin says:I love that thread!

Musa says:yep -- saw it! Thought it was a dangerous place to be....

Musa says:and I thought I had a temper!!! LOL!

mewichigotomboy says:have you gone on a date with riven

Musa says:sadly - no.

Musa says:I mean I'm not sure that he's that into me...

chibimoonemem says:You know you love me admin! {laugh_smiley}

admin says:That I do

princess_nova777 says:do u have some camoflage capris?

Musa says:yeah -- I left them at home though. I should have brought them to Alfea

Musa says:they're my fave pair

princess_nova777 says:do u think that this site is kool?

Musa says:Yeah - it ROCKS!!!

yasminbratz says:What do you like more pants or skirts?

Musa says:I think pants -- but skirts can be cool too

Musa says:it's just that pants are a little easier to sit and lounge in

Musa says:at least for me

princess_nova777 says:camoflage is my fave thing since my brother in law left 4 2 whole years {flush_smiley}

Musa says:wow -- that's a long time!

Musa says:I hope he's back soon!

dragonfire_girl says:Musa I'm alot like you except for some differences. my hair is short snd is always in pigtails that sick up on my head. My friends tease me about them.my style is the same as your's and I love music. I listen too it all the time.

Musa says:that is cool -- you know that they say everyone has a twin somewhere -- maybe you are mine!

GirlsRoc333 says:Hey Musa!! What's your favorite flavor of Ice Cream?

Musa says:Tiger stripe!

Musa says:by far!

admin says:Sorry everyone, we're out of time. Musa needs to leave now. We have time for one last question.

Musa says:yeah -- sorry I gotta bounce! so One last one!

jethechidna says:Are you excited about next year?

Musa says:Yeah- I'm looking forward to it. I just hope exams go okay...

Musa says:I'm a pretty good student, but sometimes they have really hard ones y'know.

admin says:Thank you Musa for taking the time to chat with us.

Musa says:Thanks! This was really fun

admin says:and thanx to everyone for coming out and making this another great chat.

chibimoonemem says:Bye Musa!

princess_nova777 says:bye!

Princess TruBye {bye_smiley}

Musa says:see ya! I think you're all da bomb!!!

Bailey8546 says:Thank you Musa.

SolariaPrincess says:Bye Girl!

Musa says:*smiles and dances out of the room!*

Musa says:*waving*

admin says: Keep your eyes open on the website to see when our next chat is and with whom.

[fy-skz]

[Schedule] 18.08.06~18.08.12

August 06th, 2018 (Mon)

2nd Mini Album <I am WHO> Release (Offline)

UNVEIL [Op.02 : I am WHO] Highlight #1 (V Live) @ (05:15PM KST)

2nd Mini Album <I am WHO> Release (Online) @ (06:00PM KST)

'My Pace’ M/V Release @ (06:00PM KST)

August 07th, 2018 (Tue)

SKZ-TALKER Teaser

Stray Kids's Summer Vacation Week

Arirang TV After School Club (Seungmin)

August 08th, 2018 (Wed)

"My Pace" Dance Practice Video #1

SBS Power FM Choi Hwa-jung’s Power Time @ (12:00PM KST)

August 09th, 2018 (Thu)

SPOT KIDS : BLACK

Mnet M!Countdown (Broadcast) @ CJ E&M Center Studio (06:00PM KST)

SBS Fower FM NCT night! night! (Chan, Woojin, Lee Know, Changbin) @ (11:00PM KST)

August 10th, 2018 (Fri)

SKZ's HONEY-TIPS Teaser

KBS Music Bank (Broadcast) @ KBS New Wing Open Hall (05:00PM KST)

Yeongdeungpo (Fansign) @ Yeongdeungpo Lotte Department Store (10:00PM KST)

August 11th, 2018 (Sat)

MBC Show! Music Core (Broadcast) @ MBC Dream Center (03:30PM KST)

Mini-Fanmeeting (Event) @ MBC Dream Center

Two Kids Room 1, 2 @ (09:00PM KST)

August 12th, 2018 (Sun)

"블면증” Video (Street Ver.)

SBS Inkigayo (Broadcast) @ SBS Open Hall (12:10PM KST)

SBS Power FM Two O' Clock Escape Cultwo Show @ (02:00PM KST)

Sinchon (Fansign) @ Hyundai Department Store U-PLEX Jade Hall (04:00PM KST)

[khiphop-discussions]

whats ur opinion on rappers these days coming from silver spoon backgrounds? honestly it irks me just as much to see rich highschoolers get signed to labels for their trendy raps its like seeing idol rappers take their place in the khiphop scene, i know khiphop isnt revolved around the struggle as much as the origin of hiphop is but it just doesnt sit right with me, especially seeing that vid of the h1gher kids talking bout their childhood next to those black kids their age just made me realize

(anon from before) and seeing the amount of bias against underground rappers w no background in the industry in shows like hsr and smtm just solidified this thought, its crazy how the first seasons of those shows gave benefits to actual struggling rappers, now we have rich kids clowning on tv, ceo's auditioning and they get the attention over the rappers trying to make ends meet. honestly i get why rapheads and casual fans in korea get nicknamed ''8th grader syndrome'' now, its not real or raw

The thing about Khiphop, is that it's different socioeconomic wise. MULTIPLE people in Khiphop come from privileged if not just regular middle class families. Quite a few of them are college educated. Many more went to fancy high schools at least, even if they didn't attend college or they dropped out of school.

In the US, this is the opposite. I feel like only a handful come from the middle class (lower and "middle" middle class tbh) and there's pretty much NONE (that I know of) who come from affluent or well off families.

Even those "struggling" rappers are not necessarily "struggling" they are just struggling in MUSIC! SMTM2 literally had a contestant that was a corporate worker at Mnet or CJ E&M (can't remember which). Also, Basick had a corporate job as well so I'm assuming he has some type of degree.

I feel like in Korea it's somewhat of a privilege to be able to to do rap. Whereas in the US it's considered something you do to "make it out the hood". The way out of poverty in Korea is probably going to university and getting a corporate type job. In the US (at least for Black people) it's becoming an athlete or entertainer. (Not to say Black people don't look at college/university as a way to make it out of poverty but I'm just alluding to things people commonly say in rap/hip-hop songs as well as a few popular memes).

I'm not saying there isn't more economically disadvantaged people in Khiphop cause there is. Kid Milli, (allegedly*) Changmo, Dok2 (probably the MOST economically disadvantaged I've heard of) all struggled economically even BEFORE adulthood. Specifying WHEN a rapper "struggled" is important. Because being a poor young adult is not the same as growing up poor or starting from the bottom to me LOL. A lot of rappers who are "poor" and struggling in KHH right now, I suspect its because they left home specifically to be rappers but their parents would definitely give them an allowance and/or let them live at home if they went out looking for work or went to college. Some even would still support them if they are rappers/entertainers lol. (NOTE: Some of the rappers probably left home due to a bad relationship with parents though. So I'd argue that that counts as being disadvantaged "for real").

All that said, I personally don't really mind. I don't feel like struggle has to be an inherent part of making hip-hop. At least not at this point in it's evolution. The thing that bothers me is when people FAKE a struggle. Like why are rappers from the good parts of town and/or who went to fancy high schools or colleges faking like they struggled so much and they are so "hood" and "ghetto"? LOL

*allegedly because I don't 100% believe a kid who was doing piano lessons and competitions since he was 5 was all that disadvantaged. Sounds like middle to upper class type shit. But since he may have been middle class and everyone else upper, he may have FELT like he was economically challenged even if he wasn't actually LOL. Maybe he was on scholarships/grants? Or maybe his parents scraped up what little money they could to make sure he could still do music? IDK