#Consequence

[tomorrowxtogether]

Yeonjun of TOMORROW X TOGETHER Breaks Down Origins of New Solo Song “GGUM”: Exclusive

The centerpiece of the first solo mixtape from a member of TXT

When K-pop artists release new music, they often rally their friends to promote a single by teaming up to create a fun dance video together. But one look at the choreography for “GGUM,” the new single from Yeonjun of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, is enough to make even well-seasoned artists pause.

Yeonjun is the eldest member of TXT, and with his new release, GGUM, he becomes the first member of the band to release a solo mixtape project. TOMORROW X TOGETHER have been operating at a breakneck pace recently; since the group sat down for a Consequencecover story (in which Yeonjun used his solo chat to confirm that he loves being described “as a cool person”) last year, TXT have experienced more than a few milestone moments. This includes headlining Lollapalooza, performing at the MTV VMAs, tackling another world tour, and pushing out multiple new collections of music.

And while Yeonjun has always had a reputation as an all-arounder and used those aforementioned opportunities to continue honing his daunting performance skill set, “GGUM” sees him embracing the spotlight in a new way. To dig into the release, he jumps on Zoom from Seoul, his hair — dyed a deep red these days — tucked into a hoodie. That pursuit of “cool” still feels ongoing for Yeonjun; he describes “GGUM” as “trendy.”

The high-energy track kicks off with his own vocals pitched up to eyebrow-raising levels; the chorus sinks into a syncopated piano with a playful, wicked edge to it. Meanwhile, the choreography in the chorus shows Yeonjun dropping into a split before resuming the footwork. (Good luck to him if he’s hoping to rally his fellow idols to give this one a spin for the camera.) “No need to be humble when I’m on the floor,” he sings in the first verse.

“To be honest, I really wanted to try something different from what we’ve done as a team,” he says of the project. “But the members have heard the song, and they thought it was really cool, so I was proud of myself.”

[uma-garota-nos-livros]

As vezes, as pessoas mais fortes são as que têm o coração mais quebrados.

Os sete maridos de Evelyn Hugo

[paracunt]

Dolly Parton in Conversation with Paramore’s Hayley Williams (2023) archive

[dk-thrive]

I had my own words, blades packed in the mouth, capable of cutting my tongue wide open. I feared speaking them and feared not speaking them, and I knew that, like all things of consequence, they could not be postponed or stored away for later use. If I missed my opportunity now, I thought, I would have to carry those words unspoken forever. Sounds in the dark.

— Hisham Matar, My Friends: A Novel (Random House, January 9, 2024)

[syoddeye]

wip wednesday

sharing two snippets today, from the warren and consequence. it's nice to alternate between creeping horror and something softer.

from the next chapter of the warren

His smile is brilliant, even in the shade. A pair of sunglasses rest atop his head, flattening his sandy hair. “Afternoon, miss.” He calls out, strolling leisurely up to the floor-to-ceiling mesh panel. With his hands planted on his narrow hips, it’s difficult to ignore the holster. You want to believe he’s simply a local, as most of them armed to the teeth. But the tucked-in t-shirt emblazoned with trees and the words ‘I had the pine of my life in Ponderosa' screams ‘not from around these parts’. You briefly wonder if he thinks the same thing, looking at you.

You offer a smile anyway. “Hello again.”

“Hope ya don’t mind me buttin’ in on your afternoon, but I was hopin’ you’ve got a minute for a quick chat.”

from the next chapter of consequence

“What can you tell me?”

He smiles when she sneaks a look, irritation giving way to curiosity. “That I sunburn very easily.”

She snorts. “No way, not with that complexion.”

“And, I have thirty or forty mosquito bites where the sun doesn’t shine.”

His bruised cheek hurts from grinning as she laughs. First time he’s heard it uninhibited, neither suppressed or politely smothered by a hand. He needs to brush up on his humor. Needs to hear that sound more often.

[tswiftupdatess]

Gracie Abrams on Taylor Swift:

"To be in Taylor’s orbit at all is like a masterclass in how to be — period. She's one of one in all these ways… She's an epic performer, an epic writer, and she's there for the people in her life — and her fans."

[themotherofrevelation]

The native tongue of man is consequence.

[manitat]

[fuckyeahworldoftaika]

Interview: Taika Waititi on Acting, Directing (and Taika Waititi) (Full audio interview here)

[florshedworf]

something something about embracing your inner child and shiny being inherently more “human” because he’s more connected to his inner child and how that connects to 3 yr old alex YELLING at creed to use shiny’s callsign instead of his number

[hldailyupdate]

“Harry Styles got down and started tying my shoe. I said, ‘If you don’t get up and stop tying my shoe… get up!’ He wouldn’t get up.”

-Austin Residency opener Gabriels telling an anecdote on Harry. (2 November 2022)

via Consequence

[tomorrowxtogether]

240402 TOMORROW X TOGETHER Experience 'Deja Vu' Reacting to Old Photos and Videos

[random-xpressions]

Madness is the consequence of one who's witnessed your charm and your beauty. Even mountains would begin to dance were they to experience your grandeur and your glory...

Random Xpressions

[paracunt]

Hayley interviewed a mystery person for Consequence which will be dropping Monday.

[corvianbard]

#6576

Clever, little maiden, Wishing to be equally cherished, Know that arrogance takes down Even you who may get tarnished. Consequences care not If you are accomplished, So you'd better become wiser If you wish to be distinguished.

[starlessskies94]

Ugh someone tell me to write because I keep putting off writing this other chapter and I’m really struggling to find motivation!!