#collab challenge pt.1

[a-fox-studies]

November 5, 2024 • Tuesday

• 10 days of productivity — COLLAB CHALLENGE WITH @winryrockbellwannabe !! • Day 7/10 •

📝 Iris's study time: 5h

📝 AJ's study time: 2h

I felt really productive today! I managed to complete a few concepts in computer networks, and also do my night routine after sooo long lol. My skin defo hates me bc of all the neglect 😭

🎧 White Roses — Glass Animals

[ts19009]

Seventeen Fic Rec's Part 3

(CONTAINS SMUT AND MATURE SUBJECT MATTER)

(Bold title means favorite)

(UPDATED: September 22nd, 2024)

OT13

seventeen as teachers @fairyhaos

seventeen as dads headcanons @bbyobbyo

Back to School with Seventeen (Seventeen TA Collab! Take a look at our Course Options collated by your favourite writers, taught by your favourite members!) @camandemstudios

Seventeen's reaction to you asking them for a baby @j0shuasw1fey

Tales from Camp Masterlist (Thirteen friends reconnect on a camping trip, reminiscing about their times as camp counselors when they were in college.) @kwanisms

✤ Losing It. (masterpost) ✤ (A series of having virginities given to you. Sometimes they throw said virginity at you with full force, other times, they lovingly hold your hand, bat their lashes, and say some of the dumbest shit you’ve ever heard a man say in regards to getting laid for the first time. ) @ncteez

Kim Mingyu

kmg x reader: healing comes in small doses masterlist (husband! dad! kim mingyu x afab! mom!reader) @tomodachiii

Food Wars pt. 1 (You and Mingyu are rival but friendly chefs competing for a spot to be an executive chef at a new location in Madrid. This position would change your life; no matter how attractive he is, you WILL get that spot) @beomcoups

Crossing the Finish Line (Winning is the only thing that matters, except if you're raising money for a charity event with an infuriatingly good-looking swimmer.) @mr-cha-n

Statistically Speaking... (TA! mingyu, fluff, smut [minors DNI], angst, statistics, ur honour they're stupid for one another, descriptions of stress exhaustion and burnout, academic burden, disagreements, mingyu is smart as hell, shitting on bad professors, smut but its a surprise) @gyuswhore

Always // oneshot (Sometimes, one man's burden is everything another man has ever wished for.) @spamgyu

When I Kissed the Teacher (science teacher mingyu, grammar teacher reader, meddling students, crushes, flirting, lots of candy and coffee) @highvern

Read All About It (Anonymous Life and Sex writer, Not Carrie Bradshaw, takes on a 30-day challenge with her boyfriend, Min. How wild fans would go to find out they're none other than Kim Mingyu and his girlfriend?) @highvern

Hot Wheels [M] (Co-Workers to Lovers, Fluff, Humor, Smut 18+) @milfgyu

𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖶𝖺𝗒 𝗈𝖿 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖧𝗈𝗎𝗌𝖾 𝖧𝗎𝗌𝖻𝖺𝗇𝖽 (fake marriage au!, fluff, angst, smut (18+ mdni) @wonustars

There's a snake in my pants (Crack/humour. Some fluff. Established relationship. Himbo Mingyu! [I love himbo Gyu]) @whipped-for-kpop-fics

Cross My Heart (Your crush Mingyu wants (to eat) you.) @minisugakoobies

Like A Cowboy Part 2 of 4 (Mingyu only needs to wake up with you once to decide he'll do whatever is necessary to do it every day; even if it means letting you help him outside and figuring out how to help you inside, it's worth it.) @sluttywoozi

Let our lips lock, baby (Friends to lovers smut. Fluff. They are in LOVE okay. Birthday boy Gyu <3) @whipped-for-kpop-fics

I can do it for you (After years dealing with everything alone, you stumble upon an old wishbook from your past. And you jokingly writes down your ideal boyfriend, Mingyu. To your surprise, Mingyu magically appears in your couch.) @hoshifighting

here and now. (secret!agent!mingyu x secret!agent!reader, established relationship) @writingmeraki

Jeon Wonwoo

into the night | jeon wonwoo (when you call wonwoo late at night telling him you're stranded, he drops everything to make his way to you (and bring you home safe)) @etherealyoungk

CLOSER (f2l!wonwoo, softdom!wonwo) @hannieehaee

HER | part six (m). (wonwoo, a heartbroken and burnt out writer nearing the end of his math degree, wants nothing to do with the seemingly perfect, intimidating girl who has everyone under her thumb. you. unfortunately, his literary talent has got him shoved him between a rock and a hard place when you want to write a book and require his expertise. you two are the furthest from compatible. wonwoo can’t see this going well. at all.) @chocosvt (HOLY SHIT, THIS SERIES HAD ME CRYING. SNAPS TO THIS AMAZING WRITER!)

𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 (though it didn’t bother wonwoo that his girl wasn’t a gamer like him, he was over the moon when one day she proudly declared she started gaming. one thing he forgot to ask - what kind of games she was playing.) @babyleostuff

knight in shining armor (non-idol! wonwoo x f!reader) @heartsfromia

endpoint (Senior year of college is meant to be full of celebration and smooth sailing. Years of work culminating in the final semesters that will send you off into the real world where clubs, sports, and weekends packed with hungover volunteering to pad your resume no longer mattered. It’d be a piece of cake if it wasn’t for your fuck buddy turned coworker having the same plan. But only one of you can get the department’s most coveted recommendation that all but guarantees your acceptance. Tension rises and the nearly four year thing you’ve had with Wonwoo approaches its endpoint.) @highvern

heads up! stardew. they r gaming. @nonranghaes

Cookies and Cream (academic rivals to lovers, smut, heart wrenching and tooth rotting fluff (wonwoo is down bad bad)) @seokgyuu

April Shower (Wonwoo meets a lot of people through his career as a travel photographer. Not one of them has ever made him want to stay in one place, until he met you.) @sluttywoozi

HEAVEN (wonwoo has a reputation for being distant, quiet and a bit mysterious. once you get to know him better, though, you come to find the sweet, shy boy underneath the surface.) @sanakiras

Patterns (Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is a pattern. So what does it mean when you find yourself in Wonwoo's bed over and over again?) @highvern

Daylight (between the endless flirty banter or secret looks of longing, the line between you and your boss had always been slightly blurred. But when a night out with friends has you and your boss meeting for the first time outside of the workplace, that line starts to become nonexistent as mutual feelings are brought to light.) @moonscriptsx

✦ sugar & spice (bodyguard!wonwoo x celebrity!reader) @etherealyoungk

Hong Jisoo

New in the Suburbs – New Neighboor! Joshua @hoshifighting

distracted (husband&dad!joshua, wife&mom!reader, established relationship) @eomayas

SUMMER KISSES (joshua coming home is a pleasant surprise) @arafilez

richhusband!joshua headcannons (just some headcons, but i'm obsessed with them) @number1mingyustan

still the one (5 years after your break up, Joshua tries his best to get your attention. May it be creating a new instagram to get you to notice him, making your brother (Seungkwan) secretly invite him to his birthday party, and his latest act: begging you on his knees in front of your door to get him back. He just never gives up!) @bratzkoo

city lights series | joshua hong (M) [ongoing] (rock singer joshua, neighbours with benefits) @hannieween

best friend’s brother (This had me crying ugly tears. its my fav) (imestep, romance, angsty angst, major feels abt having a crush, lots of flirting, smut, drama, happy tears.) @chocosvt

not according to plan | hjs (fake dating, strangers to friends to ?? | fluff, slight angst, smut) @the-boy-meets-evil

Expiration Date (2/2) (artist!joshua x model!fem!reader) @number1mingyustan

Birds of a Feather ( joshua hong x f reader) @onlymingyus

Timestamp! Aquamarine Au! @mysafehaneul

on second thought (where your roommate, wonwoo, has an interesting solution to all your bad dates. nothing can go wrong with two friends crossing a line, can it?) @the-boy-meets-evil

Yoon Jeonghan

BITE (idol!jeonghan x hybeidol!reader, f2l, meet-cute, very unrealistic schedules for idols lol, jeonghan is a menace, a lot of will they wont they, reader plays hard to get, afab reader, small age gap implied, one mention of the word oppa as a honorific (sorry</3), reader is mentioned to be international (no specific race, just not born in korea), smut, dry humping, penetrative sex, etc.) @hannieehaee

building blocks | yjh (agreeing to be the teaching assistant is the last thing you want in a semester where you're already swamped with work. but, you need a letter of recommendation from the professor and you're out of other options. enter jeonghan, the menace who signs up for the class seemingly on a whim and disrupts your entire routine.) @the-boy-meets-evil (OBSESSED WITH THESE TA SERIES)

"lovie" (all the ways jeonghan uses your nickname) @cherryredcheol

Titty-Shirt! (18+) (pervert!rollercoaster operator!jeonghan x bigtiddie!fem!reader) @beefboyandbabygirl

love café (while you’ve spent the last few months pretending the love café doesn’t exist, you realize you need its services now more than ever. this brings you face to face with jeonghan, the son of a luxury fashion designer who’s got money to burn. your exchanges are strictly business. until they’re not) @chocosvt

five ways to say "i love you" - jeonghan (how jeonghan shows his love to you, through all five love languages) @p0ckykiss

Xu Minghao

Meet Me In Amsterdam (Artist!Minghao x Artist!Fem!Reader) @okiedokrie

GOODNIGHT N GO (idol!minghao x hybeidol!reader) @hannieehaee

To all the love letters I wrote but never sent (fluff, best friends to lovers) @welcometomyoasis

Birthday Gift l Xu Minghao (It's your birthday and Minghao wants to give you your present!) @jenoslutie

Lee Seokmin

through a different lens — l.sm (meet cute, strangers to something) @miniseokminnies

after dessert (just pure smut lol, but it was good XD) @xurengu0

behind the stands (Seokmin, Gryffindor's star chaser, is widely known as your rival. What everyone doesn't know is that before every game, his lips are always on yours.) @xurengu0

Beautiful Liar (mafia au, dark romance? angst, smut.) @starlightx

Epistolary Yearning (epistolary form, historical fantasy, romance | smut) @himbocoups

Nice Guys Finish First (After a first date with the sweetest man you've ever met, thanks to a mutual friend, you're more than willing to silence his doubts and show him how sexy he was to you.) @celestiababie

midnight rain | lsm (after seven years away, you finally return home. meeting seokmin again wasn't in your plans, but life wasn't willing to let you have it your way.) @wongyuuu

[drvscarlett]

Let him cook pt 2

Charles Leclerc x Masterchef!reader

Series Part: 1

taglist: @bookstore-of-dreams @barcelonaloverf1life

CharlesLeclercUpdates posted a photo.

CharlesLeclercUpdates Charles Leclerc appeared in MasterChef Australia episode "Cooking to Survive"

User1 Ariana what are you doing hereeeee??

User2 I thought only f2 drivers were allowed for that, why was Charles wandering around

User7 In his defense, Ollie was with him. Maybe Ollie got invited and Charles tagged along.

User3 Okay but did anyone notice how his eyes lit up when Y/N talked to him. The boy was whipped!

User8 Charles can't get Y/N, he can't even cook User9 Agree User8! Besides Y/N has a long-time boyfriend, they are super cute. Do you all not watch the different challenges she dedicated to him?

Y/NCooks posted a photo.

Liked by Charles_Leclerc, friend1, and 255,000 others.

YNCooks what a stunning day! We won today as the captain of the red team and coincidentally there was a red team 1-2 as well??? #AlwaysBetOnRed

User1 Mother you slayed!!! I was so surprised to see you at the GP!

YNCooks me too!! This is one of the best team challenges ever.

User2 Charles is on the likes. Charles is on the likes.

Charles_Leclerc Congrats on your win!!!

Y/NCooks Thank you! You too, you did great!!!

User3 The collab of this masterchef and f1 community is not on my bingo list.

User4 Y/N's boyfriend how are you feeling that Charles is stealing your girl away??

"Are you seeing this right now? They thought that I am stealing you away" Charles grumbles over the phone. You can't see him right now but you can actually visualize the frown lines forming and the soft scowl that he has on his face "Why would I steal my own girlfriend?"

"Oh mon ami"

"And did they even watch the episodes? Like couldn't they piece it together that I'm the one that you are referring to I mean the cake and then the adopted italian narrative" Charles continued to rant on

It was adorable to hear Charles like this. How you wish that you weren't just conversing over the phone, how you wish that you could be there for him right now.

"Y/N you still there?" Charles' voice brought you out of your musings.

"Yep, I'm still here. Just a little bit tired" you explained

"You had a really long day mon amour."He says "I'm really so proud of you. You are slowly achieving your dreams"

"As I am very proud of you Charles. You always shine the brightest when you are up on that podium. I wish I could be there on the front lines cheering for you"

"One day you will be"

There is a peaceful silence shared between the two of you. The thing about you and Charles was that you both understand that this is a better situation than being under scrutiny by everyone. Charles had his fair share of public relationship and he learned a lot from it. He just wanted to keep this as his for a little while longer.

"I love you, I'll see you soon" "Love you more honey"

Risotto challenge

You were not always having a good day in the kitchen and this is one of those episodes that you did not do well hence the elimination challenge. The judges commented that there was no problem with the dish that you made but it was simply not as risky as what the others did. So you are really driven to show them creativeness.

Charles was watching the episode with so much dread as he hears that the elimination dish is a reinvention of a risotto. He watched enough MasterChef season with you to know that this dish is the death dish aka the dish that usually sends people home.

He understands the dilemma that you are facing right now, play it safe and stick to the classic which means it won't stand out or play it risky and be booted for elimination.

"I'm making Quinoa risotto" that was your bold decision and Charles couldn't believe his ears.

"Mon amour, risotto is rice. Quinoa is not rice" Charles mumbled to himself

"I know its a big risk but I have to show them that I am a risk taker and that I am a MasterChef winner material"you confidently state in the interview.

It was a stressful few minutes to Charles as he watched how the judges has already decided that the idea of a quinoa risotto would be an utter disaster. Nevertheless, he saw the determination in your eyes and how you defended why you opted to go for a risotto.

"Do you often cook quinoa at home?" Matt asked as he and Jean Pierre White scrutinize your table.

"I don't really" you replied with a shy smile "Well truthfully I don't even know what quinoa is before my boyfriend introduced me to it. It was a part of his diet so I went ahead and learn how to cook quinoa so he could eat"

This was new information for Charles and he felt warm with this new fact. He remembers how every time he visits you, there will be a variation of his diet meals that will ensure that he won't get bored of food and still be on track with his diet. He takes note that he will be grateful for that when she comes back.

"We're looking forward to taste that risotto" Matt says

Time went by and Charles let out a small sigh of relief after knowing that you completed your dish. Charles have full confidence with the dish that you made and he hopes that the judges will take a new perspective with this quinoa risotto.

"Quinoa is not a risotto" Marco Pierre White stated. It was all so menacing how he said it with flat emotions and a monotone voice. Charles could feel himself sweating as they tasted the dish.

"But this is another take that I will welcome" Another sigh of relief for Charles. He knows that you got this in the bag.

Cooking for a special someone

"We're now down to a challenge for the top two spots in the MasterChef kitchen, are you excited?"

Everything was so surreal. Starting from 20 and now they are down to the last 4 contestant. You were so grateful that you are another step closer to your dream of being a MasterChef winner.

"For this week, we will be bringing in some important guests who you will need to impress in order to secure a spot as a MasterChef finalist."

The contestants were asked to step one by one. You started to notice that they brought in their loved ones and you were fidgeting a bit because you don't know who they will bring out.

"Last but definitely not the least, Y/N step forward" Gary says "Are we gonna meet the boyfriend?"

"Oooh the boyfriend. We have been hearing about him for ages now" Matt teased

"The boyfriend is very busy" you replied as you remembered that he is probably in America right now.

"Oh cmon, cant he miss out a day or two"

"Its a job hazard to miss out a few days" you answered. It's all about the points so you really can't fault Charles not wanting to miss a single day at work.

"Okay in that case, our mystery guest for Y/N is............."

The MasterChef door opens and you were surprised to see not one but two Leclercs.

"What are you doing here down under?" you asked as you gave them a hug

"We're going to support you obviously!" Arthur grinned

It was weird because this was the first time that you will be with Arthur and Lorenzo with cameras rolling. You were nearly in tears when you hugged the two of them. Without even asking, you knew right away that Charles sent them since he will be busy with the races.

"And who are they to your life Y/N?" the judges asked

"This is Arthur and Lorenzo, they are very close friends. They treat me as if I'm one of their own" you smiled.

"I'm sure you are going to be inspired to cook now that you have them around"

The pressure was definitely on especially when you were told that there is a need to present 2 dishes, one sweet and another savory in 75 minutes. However, you were pumped to hear the cheers coming from the balcony as Arthur enthusiastically showers you with compliment while Lorenzo takes photos.

Charles, on the other hand, has been constantly checking his phone, now that he is done with free practice. He felt quite jealous that his brothers were able to see you and support you in person. Although, he was quite happy that they are having the time of life supporting you.

Lorenzo texted him about 30 minutes ago that they will be judging and eating the food that the contestants made. He was slowly getting impatient of the results, he wanted to know what's going on.

1 new text message.

Lorenzo: She got in! She's a finalist!!!

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Publicity (Introduction)

Gorillaz 2D/Stuart Pot x Music!Artist!Reader

Warnings; language

A/N: Alright so I’ve gonna back to one of my old hyper fixations and was distraught by the lack of Gorillaz content(damn me for not the best writer and a damn child back 2009🥲😂)

ANYWAY! I might crack out a few of these while I’m still obsessed with it (I made a FAWKING oc and everything-) I also might make this a multi-part cause every fanfic I found was from 3-6 years ago and unfinished lol

PS> Bear with me sometimes i like writting the accents in and sometimes if drives me insane-

ENJOY!

Link to Publicity Pt.1

Being a singer, songwriter, and all-around musical artist was a lot harder to accomplish than people gave you credit for. Demands were all you'd grown used to from fans and your record label as you had gone on a 5-year hiatus.

Scrolling away on your phone you sigh, at an influx of fan emails, comments, likes, and shares on each platform your social celebrity presence graced.

However one in particular had caught your eye...well ear more accurately. Tik tok was one of your favorite pastimes, and on this specific post, \ there was someone mashing together two songs. One of your own, and one from a separate band You immediately fly to the comments, taking in the nice, familiar melody as your vocals come in paired with the lead singer.

-Holy shit this is actually really good -Wait this eatttsss -someone tag her in the comments i NEED them to -collab like yesterday- reply: yeah if she ever hops her ass outta retirement- WE MISS YOU QUEEN reply: honestly i dont see this hype this mashup kinda ass -Gorillaz x Y/n Collab whennn???

You chuckle, scrolling past comments as you note the artists. Huh, when was the last time you'd heard from Gorillaz? Last you heard they were on hiatus far longer than you had been and-

Wait....

Taking a breath you press the record icon, fluffing your hair and testing a 'glamour' filter before filming. And right as you posted, the glorious internet we WILD.

-Somewhere in Los Angeles-

"Check this out," Noodle smiles, turning her phone screen to the two gentlemen before her.

"Oh, that's that one girl uhhh, Y/n?" Russel confirms as Noodle nods, your stitch of the video playing amongst their conversation.

"If we get this all the way to the UK...I'll collaborate with Gorillaz to commemorate the end of our hiatus. That is if they are accepting of my invitation!" You challenge, with a smile.

"Ah, we don't need to do all tha'" Murdoc grumbles, plopping into the seat before kicking his boots up on the table. No decorum.

"What're you talking about? You know how cool that would be?" Noodle is already convinced, turning the phone back to the group.

Despite the bickering, 2D's eyes are glued to the screen. Pretty girl from the States. Her hair was wow...and that smile? The way she lowkey called them out for being gone but also herself...the confidence to request a collab?

"Noodle's got a point. We could add her to the new album before it drops." Russel includes, a smile already over his features

2 outta four convinced

"Y'know how expensive collabs are? You runnin' my pockets into the groun' " Murdoc grumbles again, glancing back down at the screen as the video loops.

He presses the stitch icon to watch the original before folding his arms over his chest in thought.

" Think we should 'ave a go at it? I mean, she invited us?" 2D finally pipes up, gaining his bandmates' attention.

Murdoc's been overrulled with a whopping 3 outta 4.

"Oh you would wan' to collab you dog-" Murdoc scoffs, despite being one to talk.

That man probably had more illegitimate children than there were stars on the flag- 2D opens his mouth to bicker and respond back but Noodle beats him to it.

"Well, we don't have a choice because I already contacted her team." Noodle interrupts, flashing the email.

"Since when the hell 'ave you had control over media and collabs?!" Murdoc shrieks

-Meanwhile-

You'd gone from vanished to trending in a matter of minutes. People in your comments were thriving off the fact that their favorite artist/artists would possibly be coming out of their hiatus over some silly mash-up! It didn't take long for word to spread from the States all the way to the UK because, within 2-3 hours, you received an email.

It was fairly simple and friendly acceptance to your collab invitation...something you knew was a possibility but, fuck it was happening now!?

Apparently, the Gorillaz guitarist, Noodle, said the whole band had seen your video and were wondering if you were serious about a collab. The combination of your talents would surely kickstart your careers once again and besides, what kind of celebrities would you be if you didn't give the people wanted?

Good fuckin music.

You pause for a moment, thinking this could easily be a scam, but upon further examination (and a brief chat with your media team who hadn't approved your video at all (yeah they were pissy about it)) you were sure you had the right people.

According to your coordinators, you’d been booked to fly out to LA within a day! Fuck things were happening fast and the sudden dread from 5 years prior managed to worm its way into your chest, sinking further into your stomach.

Shit.

Shit this was actually happening

SHIT!

You stand from your bed, now pacing as your breath quickens. When was the last time you wrote a song?! Hell, when was the last time you touched a fucking keyboard, or a microphone, or a fucking synthesizer?! When was the last time you'd opened your lyric book?

You scramble, thinking of the next best thing to distract yourself but the notion was cut short when your phone rang. With a deep breath, you answer, the fate time call immediately revealing a woman with dark, black hair and large round 3D-esque glasses. She has this huge smile on her face and faint bickering can be heard in her background.

You both speak,

"Hi!"

"Helloo!"

The two of you giggle and the woman who you soon learned to be THE Noodle who had contacted you prior, was wondering about your travel dates.

"You'll be headed this way in a day or two?" She confirms as you nod.

"So soon I know but, good to get started while the creative juices are still flowing. It's an honor to be able to work with such talented artists like yourselves." You compliment, hearing a gruff, more rugged voice call out,

"She's a nice one in' she? All in the day's work darling all in the day's work-" in the back before swiftly being cut off.

"We can't wait to have you! I'm sure we can all come up with something together, you've got quite the skillset." Noodle compliments back, the bond between girls only growing by the minute.

The two of you would get along just fine.

The conversation didn't last much longer though, because your team works damn near fast as the speed of light. Before you knew it you were being escorted onto a plane with a nice first class seat on its way back to your home state. With the occasional photo and autograph, the airport went a lot smoother than usual.

Once the plane had taken off, your 6 hour flight was filled with the very band you'd be collaborating with. From the discography to lore, history, and drama, you were determined to know as much about these guys as you could...

-6 grueling flight hours later-

It had been a while since you'd been home. The salty sea air of LA warms you to your core and the sun paints the sky a vibrant blue. Your luggage is carted away and just as you manage to shuffle past fans down an escalator. There, someone with a sign is already waiting for you.

Scribbled in chicken scratch damn near is your name on a large white sign. Holding said sign is a lanky-looking guy, hair bright blue and eyes black as night.

Part of you considers walking past him and pretending you dont know who it is, but your stupid 6 hour research journey told you everything you needed to know. Besides, your heart knew that would be quite rude to ignore the lead singer going out of his way to grab you from the busy airport.

Don't they have people for that though? To transport celebrities without making a fuss? This guy might as well be walking around with a target on him with his rather defining features. And what's up with that sign?! Isn't the whole point to avoid attention and a swarm of fans???

"Hi! I'm uhh, assuming you're-"

"Oh my god is that 2D!? AND Y/N?!?! She was serious, oh my god look!"

The speed at which your head moves to the direction of the sound ought to have given you whiplash. A swarm of people began to grow, and the flash of cameras and video surrounded the two of you as your heart raced. This is why you hire people for this shit.

A sea of fans demand autographs and pictures as they closed in, each of them asking different questions faster than you can process them

"Are you happy to be back in LA?"

"Over here Please can I get a picture!"

"Is there a reason you two are here alone?"

It's hot, the breath of now hundreds circling as your stomach turns, each poke and taunt making it harder to breathe as the airport terminal spins. Fuck you needed to get out. NOW.

"Why isn't the rest of Gorillaz here?"

"Are you nervous about your new song?"

"What happened at your last show?"

"Why did you run away y/n?"

Turning almost comically, your eyes narrow, sweat beaded and falling down the side of your face.

"What?"

You're soon being dragged, the one faceless figure in the crowd not bothering to follow the swarm as they rush after you and the blue-ette. Speaking of which, that was who was dragging you now, trying to run away from feral fans.

His fingers are long and cold against the skin of your wrist as he tries to navigate not only out the airport but also away from the swarm that is slowly dispersing.

So, this was the man behind those gorgeous vocals? You couldn't help but recall the entirety of their discography, that echo, something so unique about his sound. Like a distant, melancholic megaphone.

But when he opened his mouth-

"Murdoc 'ad me come pick you up! I-" You can't help the sound that comes out of your mouth. It's like a mix of complete shock and your face is about the same. You had no idea what you were expecting. The accent was a given, duh. But, there was no way that was his voice?! How could you have missed this in your research???

"Y'ok miss? Look like y' seen a ghost?" He asks again, his voice snapping you back to reality.

Oh that was 100% his voice, he was NOT fucking with you. And this was gonna be a long car ride.

Author's Note: OKAYYY so im gonna make some more parts this is definitely gonna have some smut and hopefully while I on winter break I can update my masterlist- Ayway see yall next chapter, yes I know this is cringe but I am free lmao

[etherealyoungk]

— ✦ etherealyoungk's 2024 rewind!

i saw this going around so i thought i'd hop onto it and do a little appreciation post for 2024! this is going to contain my top fics, some stats, goals for 2025 and a little paragraph for all my lovely moots on here <3

— top three posts this year!

into the night - jeon wonwoo (with 1918 notes)

sugar & spice - jeon wonwoo (with 1536 notes)

new beginnings - jeon wonwoo (with 1287 notes) honestly didn't think people would like this concept so much haha and not all the top three being wonwoo fics lol.

— longest fic of 2024:

sugar & spice - wc: 29.2k

— shortest fic 2024:

wonwoo fluff drabble - wc: 438

— an unexpected fic in 2024:

love between the lines - chwe vernon (wc: 12k) i genuinely really enjoyed writing this fic. vernon isn't a member i write for often or find a little hard to write, so this was a nice challenge. i honestly don't thing i'd ever have written a long fic for vernon if it wasn't for the collab and i'm so glad i joined and wrote this because i had great fun with it and really happy with the outcome + seeing so many of you guys enjoy it makes me always happy ^^

— some of my fav reads:

tell me that you love me pt 1 & pt 2 by @wheeboo one of the best fics i've read this year honestly this was tooo good like THE joshua fic so everyone go read this right now.

what's wrong with secretary kim with soonyoung by @xinganhao this was the cutest fucking thing i've read and i need more ahhhhhh kae your work is top tier i love it sm.

rates of change by @wqnwoos hana i'm literally in love with you and your writing and ths fic was the cutest thing ever i adored every word and ate it up.

ex-conomics by @ugh-yoongi oml this fic was so fucking good i read it in one go on my bed and it was such an emotional rollarcoaster but you wrote it so well everything was just so so amazing one of my favs for sure.

here and now by @writingmeraki babe im in love with your spy gyu couple im not even kidding when i say i go reread this often like i love it so much okay and i love you.

burnt promises, second chances by @slytherinshua omg zanna please this fic it was so good you wrote it so so well i just loved everything about this and the concept was so cool too!

— milestones in 2024

writng an almost 30k fic bc that is insane to me i never thought i could do that but im so proud of that fic.

hitting 4.5k followers just before the year ends! that's honestly insaneee. i adore each and everyone who reads my work and leaves reblogs and feedback.

joining collabs and doing a collab for the first time was so new but also so exciting for me. hopefully in 2025 i can do more.

— goals for 2025

finishing all my incomplete wips!!! i really really want to finish all the wips i started and left hanging skgjsg bc they were really good ideas and i wanna put them out in the world for you guys to read as well!

try to interact with you guys more? i feel like i don't enough.

— a word to my mutuals <3

to all my mutuals i love and adore you guys so much and i still can't believe i'm actually friends with some of you insane guys i love yall so much and i love this silly little family i have on here, it means the world to me <3

@wheeboo rania i love talking to you and love how i can just come in your dms and be delusional and bounce off ideas with you. i love talking to you about anything and everything. you're seriously one of the best writers and i can't wait to see where 2025 takes us.

@fairyhaos yenaaa my love! i love talking to you and you're the sweetest and your fics are always so so good. i miss you but i hope you're doing well and taking care and uni isn't too hectic. always thinking about you fondly and sending hugs mwah mwahh

@writingmeraki pri the loml my wife i love you so so much. i love how became moots bc of this one post of yours and after that it's history and i just love talking to you about anything and how we just talk about anything and everything <3 i just love us so much. mwah mwah mwahhhhh

@strawberri-uyu nico my love! our convos are honestly the best and i miss you and i hope you're doing well and taking care of yourself bubs <3

@paindivinemp3 my dear maria! you're the sweetest soul ever and i love talking to you about life and things and it's always so nice to talk to you, it always feels like i'm talking to an elder sister 🥺 sending much love <3

@wqnwoos hana i literally adore you and your writing so so much and you're the sweetest kindest soul mwah mwah ily <3

@gyuswhore you're the coolest moot! you're so so talented, an amazing person and just the coolest!!

@jeonsupershy kashii i love talking to you about day6 and seventeen and i adore your gifs they're truly amazing and im so glad we got talking.

@ylangelegy kae omg i love your work it's so good especially your text imagines im in loveeee and plus i know we only started talking but it's so nice to meet another myday and carat and hopefully we talk more!

@gyubakeries tiyaa i love how you text me on discord and we have the most funny convos.

@fxstpace aspen omg new moot but you're so much fun to talk to i hope we talk get to talk more.

and all my other lovely moots that i adore: @blue-jisungs @slytherinshua @kyeomyun @hannyoontify

@weird-bookworm @lvlystars @icyminghao @cheolhub @rubywonu

if i missed anyone im so sorry but just know you guys are so loved by me!

@reikaryu @husbandhoshi @welcometomyoasis @babyleostuff

@odxrilove @holdinbacksecrets @husbandhoshi @naaaaafla

[jmdbjk]

Tumblr anniversary

It's been TWO years since I chose to take up residence here on this hellsite/app.

Last year, when I posted about my Tumblr anniversary, Jungkook had just dropped his thirst trap birthday greeting to Jimin. And Yet to Come Busan had not happened yet. No one was enlisted yet. We had no idea that we were about to have our hearts ripped out by Jin's enlistment announcement.

My, what innocent babes we were.

So much has happened since last October other than the afore mentioned Yet to Come Busan concert and Jin's enlistment announcement.

We watched the members emotional sendoff to Jin in December. We watched them do it again for Hobi in April. We didn't see but we know Yoongi has begun his service. We don't need to see it. We are pretty certain within the next two months we will be sending another 2 or 3 or maybe even the rest of them off to do theirs as well.

We got The Astronaut, Dreamers, Indigo, a Christmas song from Tae, Vibe, Face, D-Day (and a tour and I saw Yoongi!!), Angel Pt. 1 & 2, The Planet, another version of Jack-in-the-Box, Take Two, Seven, Layover, 3D and we anxiously anticipate Golden. What am I missing? More collabs that Namjoon did with others. We got so much music I can't remember it all.

We've seen the clothing come off of every member. Some more than others. But still. Chapter Two is not about taking their shirts off, as Tae said...yeah, whatever Tae... it is about transitioning to a more mature image including taking control of their professional and personal images, their bodies, their autonomy, their maturity and sexuality. And boy howdy...

We got a very complex and far-reaching BTS 10th Anniversary Festa celebration that took place across the world.

We got Kook Cooks, Flying Yoga, Wootteo, Suchwita, Namjoon on Big Brains and Many of them Sitting at the Same Table Talking (or whatever the name of that show was), Dior Jimin, Tiffany Jimin, Calvin Klein Jungkook, Valentino and NBA Yoongi, Louis Vuitton Hobi, Bottega Veneta Namjoon, Cartier and Celine Taehyung, dance challenges.

We inadvertently got Jungkook's TikTok through his own error and now we are pretty sure the other members INCLUDING JIMIN are lurking on all the soc med platforms.

We got so much Jungkook being himself. And we watched him go from being fine with his couch potato cushion existence to being Mr. World Traveler who can't stay in one place for more than a few days before he's off again to who knows where and adding to Jimin's list of things to fret over.

We got a nice quantity of sweet quality interaction of Jimin and Tae just yesterday. This healed me.

We have heard over and over how each member is anxiously excited to get back and hurry up and show us they still have it.

There has not been any lack of things to talk about. There has not been any lack of controversy. We've seen things we probably weren't meant to see and we've seen things that are dubious as to their authenticity and things that were obviously made for us to see.

Like one of those of flying bird flock murmurations, the fandom is shifting and changing, spreading out and coalescing and doing all this repeatedly as we navigate this period of time before they get back together in 2025.

I hope we don't run off the rails this next year and that we all can find some common ground so we can stand together at the threshold of 2025 in anticipation of their comeback.

And sooooo many more of you have chosen to follow my weird ramblings, rantings and odd posts. Thank you for taking time to give my blog any consideration.

[struggle-but-its-all-ocean-floor]

hey, how would you rank all the albums and singles that have been released so far in bts chapter 2? I'd love to read your thoughts

That's a tall order!

As far as albums go:

D-Day (Agust D's music speaks the most of me, although this is by far the worst album of the Agust D trilogy imo. Still, lyrically it's good and Snooze is a masterpiece)

Indigo (really good album, but not really my style, particularly songs like Closer. It's an easier listen than Mono but I still prefer the latter. RM's an amazing lyricist but I often can't connect with, or even understand, the way he writes)

Face (not a bad album, but also not my style, and less enjoyable and interesting than Indigo. SMF Pt. 2 and LC grew on me, and Letter is really sweet)

Layover (also not my style, and very safe, but super easy listening and the songs are surprisingly catchy)

JITB (Hobi challenged himself for sure, and I love More and Arson more than any track in Layover, but Hobi's rapping and singing tone, as well as some of the lyrics in JITB aren't very enjoyable to me. It's also not an easy listening album, so if it's not your style, it's not easy to enjoy it, but I admire a lot Hobi's range and what he accomplished with this album)

On to singles/collabs, which is half of chapter 2 lmao, let's see...

That That (does this count as chapter 2? It's just fun and iconic)

Sexy Nukim (this song slaps so hard it might be tied for number 1)

Don't Ever Say Love Me (amazing song and RM sounds so so good and sexy, but I admittedly haven't listened to it much)

Smoke Sprite (really good song too, RM sure knows how to choose his collabs, he's been doing so well in chapter 2)

Take Two (honestly not sure if I should put this third or here? It's hard to compare an OT7 song with solo songs, or to compare indie with pop. I do think it lacks something though, but it has some great vocals and is emotional to listen to)

Seven (I listen to Seven the most. I'm Jungkook biased and his voice is so soothing to me. Seven has some excellent vocals and the instrumental is really nice. It's a good song with bad lyrics and an unnecessary feature. It had so much potential. Imagine what Jungkook could've done with Latto's part and wittier lyrics. This song could've jumped a few spots up, at least. I'm probably being unfair and should move this further up the list tbh)

Dreamers (I listen to it a lot. It's hype and I like Jungkook's voice, but it's also a bit ugly? When you listen to it it's fun, but it's a bit ugly too haha. I love how dynamic it is. Jungkook did a great job, especially performing it live. It's iconic)

On the street (I like the song quite a bit, though it's emotional to me, but I don't like J. Cole's part, aside from his adlibs. His verses are too long and he even brought religion into it. It's a great song, but I put Dreamers ahead of it due to replay value. If I choose to listen to Dreamers more, then maybe I should put it first? Dunno)

The Planet (it's a nice, refreshing track, and it's nice to hear the members)

Vibe (it gets better the more you listen to it, and I like how Jimin and Taeyang sang. Should it be number 8 or 9? It's hard to decide!)

The Astronaut (I can't listen to The Astronaut without crying. I love the song, and it has a lot of meaning to all of us, but it's not super impressive. It doesn't have much replay value)

Rush Hour (haven't listened to it much, but it's cool)

Left and Right (I've listened to it more than most other songs so I enjoy it more, in a way, and it's not much worse than Vibe or Rush Hour. The instrumental is nice, but the song would be so, so much better it it was just Jungkook... He elevates basic pop songs so well - easy, catchy and fun instrumentals, paired up with Jungkook's polished, clear yet raspy, vocals, makes for the best combo)

Bad Decisions (this is one song no one cared for. I think my mom's the only person who really liked it lmao)

I haven't listened to Angel pt.1 or pt.2 because of what's his face. I listened to pt. 1 in JK's live and that was enough. Jimin didn't have many lines from what I remember.

Am I missing something? Please let me know and I'll edit the post lmao. Thanks for the ask! What do you think about my rankings? What are yours?

[maplegyu]

I have screamed all my initial reactions at Kae already and I have also cried bc to be loved is to be seen ahahahah so I can actually yap a little more coherently now!!!!!!

I love that Kae always keeps me in the loop for nfs updates but I never actually see the content until they drop it! Even when Kae tells me little bit of their plans, I'm still blown away by what they execute. I had to pick my jaw off the floor with this one. Honestly, I'm still reeling.

When I requested celebrity!kmg and small business owner!reader, I didn't think we'd get this far 🥹 it just makes me so happy Kae loves this couple enough to keep writing more of them. I'll never shut up about being honored af that nfs is our middle child!

The moment I opened keep reading and saw how Kae did the format/structure(?) for this, I was blown away. Genuinely. They're known for their fantastic and creative layouts and I love that I will never get used to it cause Kae likes to experiment and push boundaries and surprise us!

nfs 3 isn't just a culmination of kmg and sweets' story, it's a testament to user xinganhao's storytelling and artistry! The mix is all here. Everything caratblr loves about Kae's writing, you can see it here! And i can say this confidently cause i've binged so much of their work! All the elements Kae is known for (both in their posts in xinganhao and ylangelegy) it's all mixed in here!

And to Kae: honestly, idk how to thank you enough for your work on this! Ever since nfs pt 1, im sure i called it a type of love language. The care and effort you put into making it special. I never thought i'd see our middle child turn into this amazing piece of work! (ofc i never doubted your abilities, you alr know im one of your biggest fans and i will gas you up forever) But it's just crazy how you turned my little fun thought about Mingyu selling out regnie pudding into one of my favorite stories and birthed one of our favorite couples!

I see how you're always challenging yourself! And you're so inspiring about how you always try new things and push creative boundaries! It's such an honor to get to collab with you any time. Forever kilig you like my ideas and enjoy my yapping. Thank you for always feeding my delulu with your masterpieces! 💖💍

not for sale 💳 mingyu x reader. (3)

celebrity!mingyu and small business owner!reader. check out 🛒 not for sale's masterlist.

You can’t bring yourself to end the call. 

Your phone is overheating. You’re below the acceptable battery threshold of twenty percent. And the dark-haired boy on the other end of the screen looks more asleep than awake. 

You should end this call, but you can’t. 

Mingyu doesn’t seem keen on ending it either. His eyes are drooping and his head has begun to loll every so often. He’d spent the first couple minutes of the call talking about his day— the seemingly endless rotation of engagements that came with being a celebrity. 

Sometimes, it still strikes you as odd that this is the life you now lead. Being on FaceTime with somebody that hundreds, maybe thousands of people fawned over. 

But you were friends… right? And friends called each other. Friends texted. 

This is friendly, a small voice in the back of your head tries to convince you. So very, very friendly. 

The conversation has since mellowed out. Mingyu makes good on his word; he falls quiet, observing your work like it’s some form of entertainment for him. At one point, you even forget he’s watching. 

It’s why you’re a bit jolted when he absentmindedly mumbles, “You have nice hands.” 

You pause in the middle of bubble wrapping an order. One cursory glance at your screen, and you see that Mingyu is absolutely fighting for his life to stay awake. The sight almost makes you smile. 

“You should head to bed soon,” you say instead of addressing his compliment. “We’ve been on call for— what? Two hours, I think.” 

Mingyu says something too low for you to catch. You give a noncommittal hum of ‘hmm?’, prompting him to repeat what he’d said. 

And maybe he’s just tired enough to decide fuck it. Maybe it’s past midnight and that makes everything fair game. 

Because Mingyu breathes out a quiet “not enough,” and you swear your something screeches to a halt in your brain. Two hours. Not enough. 

You swallow. He’s out of it, you think to yourself, your fingers quivering a bit as you cut, tape, seal. He’s sleep-deprived and talking out of his ass. 

That’s what gives you the audacity to ask what’s been on your mind for days now. 

“Mingyu,” you ask, “why do you want to be an ambassador for Bittersweet?” 

A beat. One that stretches long enough for you to wonder if Mingyu had finally succumbed to his exhaustion. 

But then, his voice— quiet, but not any less sincere— rings over the line. “Because I like your jewelry.” 

Plain and simple. You’re not sure why you expected more. 

He goes on, his tone a little softer, slower. “I like what you’ve done with the business. I like… how hard you work. Your passion. All that.”

Mingyu pauses to yawn. You glance over to see him smiling into his phone, his half-lidded gaze trained on your hands moving over your workbench. It makes his next words a one-two punch on your poor heart. 

“Your brand may be called ‘Bittersweet’,” he says, “but you’re as sweet as they come.” 

EXCERPTS FROM "MINGYU opens up on being named Rising Star of the Year"

Q: Earlier this year, the Internet fell in love with you for being an ‘advocate for small businesses.’ You’ve seemed to take it a step further, though. 

MINGYU: [laughs] Is that what they’ve been saying? I had no idea. But, yes— the pieces I have on right now are from a small business. It’s called Bittersweet Jewelry, and it’s something I found one day while scrolling through SNS. 

Q: You didn’t know the seller prior to purchasing? 

MINGYU: No, not at all. They didn’t even know it was me. I used an alias for a while. 

Q: I see. A lot of people believe your support has been reflective of your personality. Being caring, considerate. 

MINGYU: That’s very nice. I appreciate that. Although, if I’m being honest, I’m just a guy who likes good jewelry. I admire consistency, quality. [holds up his rings] These have it in spades. 

Q: That’s why you keep coming back to brands like Bittersweet. 

MINGYU: Sure. We could say that.  

[...]

THE TOP FIVE SONGS MINGYU HAS BEEN PLAYING ON REPEAT LATELY

Love Me Like That by Sam Kim

Linger by The Cranberries

Tadhana by Up Dharma Down

If You Do by GOT7

LMLY by Jackson Wang

[...]

Q: What do you look for in a partner? 

MINGYU: Now, Minghao… [laughs] 

Q: Sorry. The readers want to know. 

MINGYU: I’m never going to escape this question, am I? Give me a minute to think about it. 

Q: Sure. 

MINGYU: [after a moment] I’d like somebody dedicated and passionate. Someone sweet. And… 

Q: And? 

MINGYU: Someone with nice hands, I guess. [smiles] 

› scroll through all my work ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧ ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁 .ᐟ my masterlist | @xinganhao

[beelmons]

My name is Morgan, I write for the many, many things I like. For short stories and blurbs, check out this post!

Criminal minds

Spencer Reid

One shots:

In short, I love you: Prompt | Tag

Christmas like no other | Comfort Fic challenge by @imagining-in-the-margins

The weight of presence (Angst)

If every book is a world, an Amazon Kindle is an entire galaxy (TIR 1)

No one is as hot, happy, or cool as Instagram shows, some people are bald (TIR 2)

Love comes in moments (Heavy angst, no happy ending)

⤷ Aftermath (light angst, blurb)

The mistakes of a lonely heart (NSFW) - Collab with loml @ihavemanyhusbands

Series:

Escapade (NSFW): 1 | 2 | 3 / 3: Bonus | 4 | 5 | 6

Technophobe in recovery (TIR): Series of unchained episodes about Spencer becoming more and more tech savvy. Tagged as: #TIR

Interactive (New! Stories you can control):

The downfall of Spencer Reid (NSFW) - Spencer Reid x Fem!Reader (4 possible endings)

Aaron Hotchner

Golf lessons pt. 2 (NSFW)

Not your subordinate (Light angst, happy ending)

Other Pairings

[Valentine's Special] Dr. Reid's Lonely Hearts Club (NSFW) - Spencer x Hotch x Fem!BAU!Reader

Games we play pt. 1 (NSFW) - Spencer x Hotch x Latina!Reader | Collab with my sister wife @ihavemanyhusbands

Mandatory team-building exercise (NSFW) - BAU x Fem!BAU!Reader (Hotch centered at the end)

Luxury Poker Nights pt. 2 (NSFW) - Hotch, Reid, Morgan x Fem!Reader

A different kind of teacher (NSFW) - Spencer x Hotch x Fem!Reader

Interactive (New! Stories you can control):

[skz-kiana]

✧˚ · . KIANAS CLOSE IDOL FRIENDS PT.1

kpop oc’s

JULIET BAEK - ATEEZ / BAEJI

they know eachother from back in sydney! they were childhood friends along with chanlix 👁️. juliet actually left to korea in 2014, a year before kiana. juliet was one of kianas only friends that were actually a girl in school so she sort of formed an attachment to her so when she left she was really sad </33 . she trained hard with her trainer ,then did an audition for jyp and sm and got into jyp. chan, being the leader he is, got in contact with juliet again and arranged a meetup for aussie line and that’s how they got in contact again 💁‍♀️.

their relationship is very fun. they like messing around and causing chaos 🙈. but a lot of times they are also just calm, enjoying eachothers presence and making up for missed time. they have a lot of playful philosophical debates with eachother. sometimes when one of them have a comeback there’s a 87% chance that the other will be featured on one of their challenge videos. a iconic baeji moment is when kiana was doing a vlog for her birthday and when she went downstairs it was dark, and when she turned on the lights juliet was there waiting for her with a balloon in her hand and confetti in the other💔💔.

YUMI KANG - ENHYPEN / YUKIA

these two met backstage at an award show because their schedules overlapped. kiana was walking texting her members because she finally found a vending machine and she accidently bumped into yumi and made her drop her chips on the floor. they exchanged a lot of apologies (even tho it was kianas fault) and ended up talking more while kiana walked with her to buy yumi a new chip bag😭 when yumi checked the time on her phone they realized they had to get back to their seats and before she left kiana asked her to film a quick tik tok with her. they did and the staygenes loved it so she asked jungwon for yumis number and then boom!!🫡

their relationship are like siblings! kiana has that effect on most people that when they talk to her they get comfortable with her real quick because of her personality. yukia love doing tiktoks (most are for their private tiktoks). they have that kind of relationship where they act like they don’t care about eachother jokingly and tease eachother a lot, but when something happens they are quick to be at the others side and either comfort or defend them.

CECE YOON - NCT / CEWON

these two met on a very embarrassing accident 😭 cece was doing some dance practice to aespa’s next level. winter had previously texted kiana to come visit aespa while they were practicing then later they could go hang out or get lunch so of course kiana said yes. they didn’t specify a room #, they just said they’ll be just playing next level so kiana js went with it. but she accidentally went into the room cece was practicing in, she didn’t even knock or check to see who it was she just opened in there and shouted “did you miss me?!” and cece just stood there so confused while kiana looked embarassed. kiana started saying a bunch of sorrys and cece was just laughing and said it’s fine. they met again while kiana was leaving sm later , and had a talk then later exchanged numbers. every once in a while this moment gets brought up and kiana feels like crying😵‍💫😵‍💫

their relationship started off peaceful for the most part then slowly started getting more chaotic. its now to the point where when any of nct or skz sees them together they already wanna leave (love them tho 🫠) they always have fun when they are together and they also love their quiet peaceful moments <3 (happens once in a blue moon tho). nobody even knows how they manage to see eachother so much , but they are around eachother a lot. like baeji, they try to collab when one of them has a comeback.

IVY KANG - SOLOIST / JIVY

these two met around 2021! txt just had a comeback so they hosted a party and invited all their friends so obv kiana got invited !! when she got there she knew everyone (for the most part) but then she saw ivy and yeonjun and she’s like 😮😮 who’s this? (she didn’t know who exactly his gf was) so she goes up to them and asks who she is and yeonjun introduces ivy as his gf and she’s like Oh mY GOD. she quite literally dragged ivy away and they started talking and now they’re like this 🤞🏾🤞🏾. kiana is ivy’s biggest supporter fr. she’s also like one of those elementary students who found out someone’s dating and is all corny about it , constantly saying “ewww they’re holding hands.. too much pda for a couple like you😒😒” (she stopped after yeonjun hit her in the head infront of ivy 😶)

their relationship gives off sibling vibes sometimes, but more so of the loving ones and not the chaotic playful banter one. they will argue (as a joke) sometimes and start drama for fun but they really care about eachother <33 they really love matching with the other too, when you see them together it’ll be hard not to see something similar about what they’re wearing. whenever ivy goes, kiana will be there too (supporting her and being extra) MAMA? kiana is screaming louder than all the other idols. concert ? kiana will find a way.

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sorry this took so long omg😭😭 people featured are @ivy-diaries @mazeofyeni @ateezjuliet @i4juni

[junithys]

Nice to meet you, I’m Jun 👋

I’m a doll-jointed cat (more specifically, a nekomata, a two-tailed cat yōkai), and this is my original character design. I post daily on Twitter and am streaming on the REALITY app. Please feel free to join me on a stream. We do anime watch-a-longs, poetry readings, and karaoke streams, anyone is welcome to collab!

I am a singer, an artist, and have completed a trilogy of novels, called the “Juniper’s Tree” series, which I am in the process of adapting into a visual novel game. I blog regularly on WordPress and will post my blogs here as well.

◆ Portfolio eggheadluna.wordpress.com ◇ Vocal Covers https://on.soundcloud.com/qdS4jDmiNDXHGqtR6 ◆ Twitter twitter.com/junithys ◇ Patreon patreon.com/junithys ◆ Original Series and Webcomic www.goodreads.com/book/show/54230982-juniper-s-tree-pt-1 https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/wanderings-of-a-doll-jointed-cat/list?title_no=801211 🐞 Twitter Tags 一般 (general) 〜#junithys ライブタグ (stream/clips) 〜#junjabber アートタグ (fanart) 〜#junillust ファン名 (fan name) 〜#kamikakushi エモート (emotes) 〜🐞🦋🤍

Prounouns: They/Them ◆ He/Him ◇ She/Her

DOB: 6-18

Horoscope: Gemini

Zodiac: Goat

MBTI: ENFJ-1w2-126

Lucky Numbers: 11, 69, and 144

Bloodtype: AB

🥰: Nijisanji, visual novels, The Magus (John Fowles), Ultra Heaven (Koike Keiichi), The Smashing Pumpkins, 東方Project, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and Umineko no Naku Koro ni, Urusei Yatsura, Evangelion, otters, Yūki Yūna wa Yūsha de Aru franchise, Kara no Kyōkai, Tsukihime, Utawarerumono series, Aty (Youtube), To Heart 2, White Album, Please Save My Earth, cats, Ghibli, Detective Conan, Ring series (Suzuki Kōji), Leiji Matsumoto, Torture Princess: Fremd Torturchen, Senki Zesshō Symphogear, The Vampire Chronicles (Anne Rice), Philip K. Dick, Haruhi Suzumiya, books, Inio Asano, Mahō Shōjo Lyrical Nanoha series, Mahō Shōjo Madoka☆Magika series, Fruits Basket, Girls und Panzer, Devilman, Nana, Sayonara Zetsubō-Sensei, Texhnolyze, Kuroko's Basketball, Tamako Market, Renkin 3-kyū Magical? Pokān, Kimetsu no Yaiba, Phantom of the Paradise, Tōken Ranbu, Yama no Susume, Non Non Biyori, Divergence Eve, Tonari no Kyūketsuki-san, Tamako Market, Free series, Macross Frontier, Vladimir Nabokov, Vampire Princess Miyu, Fyódor Dostoyévskiy, Friedrich Nietzsche, Carl Jung, Yūreitō, Nana, Shinsekai Yori, iDOLM@STER games, Yoko Taro games, Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA-

[keppie]

and here we have it! i've been tagged in so many challenges to name my favorite kpop tracks of all time, and i've finally taken the plunge. this was really difficult, but also enjoyable! here are 20 of sojvng's favorite kpop songs of all time, for the ladies this time, part 1 of 2.

this list of favorites has been divided into two parts so as to not feel too crowded! please remember that i got into kpop pretty late, so most of these songs are somewhat recent, only because that's what i'm most familiar with. i'll also include why i chose each song below the cut in case you're curious! enjoy and stay tuned for pt. 2!

song 1: "rollin'" by brave girls. there is honestly so much to love about this song. i think the entire story that comes along with it, about how a video of its performance launched brave girls into the spotlight so long after its release, really makes this song so special. but it's also just fun! it's impossible not to dance to this song. trust me, i have tried, for science. it's a beautiful, lighthearted track, and i go to it whenever i need a little levity in my life. song 2: "dramatic" by bvndit. okay, first of all, where is bvndit?!?!? where are they?!?!? second of all, i love this song so much. i love the sort of introduction~ into the song, i love the dance beat, i love the high energy, i love yiyeon's "BANG BANG"... this song is really it. it hooks into your head and just never lets go. some tmi for everyone but this is a popular song for when i'm choreographing my own spin workouts because the BEAT! IS! SO! GOOD! song 3: "hands up" by cherry bullet. i love cherry bullet generally speaking, but this song was so different from anything else they've released really, that i was so excited when i first heard it. i think i saw a post going around saying that no other sound could ever sample "für elise" so successfully, and honestly, so true. i think that's one of the things i love about it, is that it has this nod to a classical staple, and sort of melds that into a much more high-energy, dance-driven track. also the fact that the sampling sort of acts as a cliffhanger in the beginning until the full sample plays at the very end, which is clever. this song gets stuck in my head all the time. song 4: "stay tonight" by chungha. i'm also a huge fan of just about everything chungha releases, but something about this song was really spectacular to me. the anti-drop chorus is definitely part of it, because you get this beautiful build in the prechorus both vocally and instrumentally only to lead to this bass and vocal driven chorus that feels both empty and filled with energy at the same time. chungha is a vocal powerhouse, so this feels like an especially good choice to me. also the music video is one of the most visually pleasing things i've ever seen, please go watch it! song 5: "like it" by clc. oh, clc... you deserve better. i think a friend had sent this song in a group chat or discord server as a favorite song of theirs, and i listened to it once and was completely hooked. it's catchy as hell, and it's a hard-hitting song, with a strong beat and incredible vocals. yeeun really knocks it out of the park in this one! song 6: "caffeine" by eyedi. "caffeine" is such a slow + sexy song and i love it so much. this also has a lot of that delicious 80s synth pop influence that i will absolutely eat up, so really, there isn't anything not to love here. song 7: "evita!" by devita. i'll be honest, i heard this song in a non-kpop recommendation playlist and saved it and listened to it on repeat for months before discovering through her collab with yugyeom that devita is actually based out of korea... whoops. devita has this incredibly soulful voice that i always gravitate to with female soloists. i'm not sure if it's because it's a quality that i'm accustomed to through western pop and r&b, but the tone her voice has is so strong and so gorgeous. this song also has a lot of 80s synth pop influence, and i especially love the brass used in the chorus! there's a KILLER part towards the end of the song in the last chorus... listen to the song, you'll thank me. song 8: "la di da" by everglow. speaking of powerful, catchy, hard-hitting songs... this one is incredible. i've mentioned before that outside of kpop, i'm a huge fan of 80s synth pop, and this song definitely has elements of that, which really attract me. there's something about the sound of the song itself that almost reminds me of "flashing lights" in a way? that 80s sound made more modern. this song to me is the song i most strongly associate with everglow. it's powerful, it's catchy, and every member of the group contributes their own flavor to the song. this is another favorite workout song~* song 9: "dahlia" by (g)i-dle. i remember the first time i heard this song and how deeply i fell in love with it right away. the music itself really expertly reflects the longing that's expressed in the lyrics, and it's so incredibly beautiful, but also very sad? it definitely has more of a pensive feel than a lot of the other tracks in this list, and i really do adore it. song 10: "wannabe" by itzy. it took me way too damn long to get into girl groups and female idols (sometimes i like to consider myself a "recovering bg stan" for that reason), and it's embarrassing because i could have been enjoying bops like this for so much longer!!! i remember hearing a sample of this song in a youtube compilation video, but i wouldn't find out until much later that the sample was this song. this song is so very itzy, it's fun, it's boisterous, it's loud, it's unapologetic, and that shoulder move in the choreo? iconic. i still haven't gotten tired of this song despite playing it into the ground. long live itzy.

[yehet-me-up]

Kim Minseok 김민석 (Xiumin) 😺 Overview

Minseok, stage name Xiumin (a combination of the Chinese reading of hanja characters 秀 (xiù), which means great or show, and 珉 (mín)), is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a vocalist, rapper, and dancer in EXO, as well as EXO-CBX, of which he is also the leader. 

This post is part of an effort to celebrate the accomplishments of EXO over the past 10 years and to provide tangible avenues for supporting these artists in 2022 (when they will likely be leaving SM Ent.) and beyond 🖤

Xiumin learned martial arts and has a black belt in Kendo and Taekwondo. He also trained in Wushu and Fencing. Xiumin is also known as an avid fan of football, and is an honorary ambassador of the Korea Football Association. Though we have not received *official* confirmation from Minseok, it’s been widely verified that he has completed his Master’s Degree and his Doctorate (PhD)!

He has not yet released a solo album, but from hints in recent interviews, it’s very likely that we’ll get his solo debut KMS1 sometime in 2022 🥳 One of his first starring roles, in Falling for Challenge, was the most watched web drama in South Korea in 2015, reaching 20 million views just after 17 days. 

Xiumin enlisted for his mandatory military service on May 7, 2019, serving as an active duty soldier. He was discharged December 6, 2020 and has returned to television and musicals to our great delight. It’s often a surprise to new fans that Minseok is the oldest in EXO, as his humor, enthusiasm, and energy (as well as his adorable laugh) make him feel like one of the maknaes. We’re so excited to see what he’ll do next! Please join me in celebrating EXO’s 😺

🎵 Singles and OSTs 🎶

⇢ You Are The One Falling for Challenge OST (2015) ∴ Music Video | Lyrics | Live Performance  ⇢ Call You Bae with AOA’s Jimin (2016) Non-Album Single ∴ Music Video | Lyrics | Recording ⇢ Young & Free with NCT’s Mark (2017) SM Station ∴ Music Video | Lyrics | Live Performance ⇢ Beyond with Beatburger Project (2018) Special Recording ∴ Live Performance ⇢ You (이유) (2019) Non-Album Single ∴ Music Video | Lyrics | Live Performance | Behind the scenes | Interview ⇢ To My One and Only You from Mr. Queen Pt.7 OST (2021) ∴ Music Video | Lyrics | Recording

🎭 Acting Roles and Reality Show Appearances 🎭

⇢ (2014) Crime Scene tv variety show ⇢ (2015) Falling for Challenge web drama - Na Do Joen ⇢ (2015) School of Oz musical - Aquila ⇢ (2016) Seondal: The Man Who Sells The River film - Gyeon ⇢ (2016) Travel Without Manager reality show - self (with Chen) ⇢ (2017) Korea From Above documentary - narration (with Suho) ⇢ (2017) It’s Dangerous Beyond The Blankets reality show ⇢ (2019) Heart4U reality show ∴ episodes w/subtitles ⇢ (2019) Return: The Promise of The Day Army musical - Kim Seung-ho ⇢ (2020) Return Army musical - Hyun-min ⇢ (2020) Things That Make Me Groove variety show (with Baekhyun) ⇢ (2021) Drink With God tv variety show ∴ Season 1 episodes | Season 2 ⇢ (2021) Xiumin’s Tennis King reality show ⇢ (2021) Hadestown musical - Orpheus ∴ Interview 🏆 Awards 🏆

🌟 Miscellaneous 🌟

⇢ 2018 Life Bar talk show episodes with subtitles ⇢ In 2013, Xiumin and actress Kim Yoo-jung guest starred in the music video for the song "Gone" by South Korean singer Jin ⇢ Solo fan meeting concert, Xiuweet Time, at Jamsil Arena on May 4th, 2019 ⇢ Comeback Vlive, Let It XIUnow, Dec 12th, 2020 ⇢ Q&A with Cosmopolitan Korea ⇢ Allure Korea interview ⇢ YSNEAKERS x ASTELL&ASPR fashion collab interview ⇢ TVXQ Changmin’s FREEHUG special with Xiumin ⇢ 2014 FashionKode Ambassador interview ⇢ Magazine Covers listed here

⇢ Follow Minseok on Instagram @ e_xiu_o

Thank you for supporting EXO Xiumin 😘

And if you want to help spread this post to folks who haven’t experienced the magic of Minseok yet, please reblog this and tell me what your favorite Minseok moments and performances are! ✨

[thatesqcrush]

SEXY & SMUTTY SUMMERTIME BINGO MASTER LIST

Updated 8/31/2021

@thatesqcrush

The Nanny Pt. 4 (Kneef)

The Nanny Pt. 5 (Kneef)

In Another Time, Pt. 7 (Kneef)

In Another Time - mini, set between chs. 7 + 8 (Kneef)

In Another Time, Pt. 8 (Kneef)

For Your Pleasure (Kneef/reader/Barba)

Reset (Kneef)

Office Surprise (Kneef)

Voire Dire Mini: Netflix & Chill (Barba)

Throuple Series: Delayed Gratification & part two. (Kneef/reader/Barba)

Late Night (Barba)

@beccabarba

First Impact (Amaro)

Vol de Nuit, Pt. 2 (Cabot)

A Losing Game (Kneef)

Nevada & the Good Girl: Making a Splash (Nevada Ramirez)

Unlikely Lovers, Ch. 6 & Ch. 7 collab with @itsjustmyfantasyroom (Amaro)

A Very Good Morning (Amaro/reader/Barba)

A Mouth Full of Kneef (Kneef)

Flying & Falling (Kneef)

@prurientpuddlejumper

A Very Kneef Proposal (Kneef)

Spit Roast Psychiatrist (Kneef/M! Reader/Chilton) (Kneef/F!Reader/Chilton) & part two: F! Reader, M! Reader.

Spit Roast Psychiatrist Part three.

Spit Roast Psychiatrist Part four, F! Reader, M! Reader.

Spit Roast Psychiatrist Part 5, F! Reader, M! Reader

Spit Roast Psychiatrist: Epilogue

I Wanted This (Barba) written with @barbingchilton CW: Non-con, dark!fic

Pool Sex & Epilogue (Chilton)

@teamsladsandgents

Renovations (Barba)

Your Achievements, Baseball AU (Carisi)

Here, Let Me (Mike Dodds)

Your Turn (Stone/reader/Barba)

Your Turn, Pt. 2 (Stone/reader/Barba)

Lingerie (Amaro)

The R Drug (Carisi) CW: non-con, dark!fic

Delayed Honeymoon (Mike Dodds)

In A Park (Amaro)

For Our Girl (M. Dodds/reader/Carisi)

Compliments (Stone)

Hot & Cold (Barba)

Small Injuries & Big Proposals (Carisi)

Missed Your Taste (Carisi)

Lazy Mornings (Stone)

The Secret Side (Dodds)

Making a Mess (Stone)

@aries-rising-on-an-aquarius-tide

Winning Streak (Barson)

Coronation (Cabenson)

Fast Pitch (Benovak)

Helter Swelter (Rolivia)

Souvenir: Part 1 & Part 2 (Rolivia)

Betting Against the Spread (Benson/Cabot/Stabler x reader)

Divine Altars (Rolivia)

Internal Reprimand (Benson/Barba/Rollins)

Pandora's Tickle Trunk (Rolivia)

@darkheart-brightsmile

The Result of a Bad Day (Barba)

Caught Red Handed (Barba)

Eye of the Storm, Pt. 3 (Barson)

The Tie Comes Off, Pt. 1 (Barba)

The Time Comes Off, Pt. 2 (Barba)

@storiesofsvu

Showtime (Cabot)

Clean Her Up (Donelly)

Fashionably Late (Nevada Ramirez)

The Brat Experience (Donnelly/Novak/Cabot)

Yacht Getaway (Calhoun)

Challenge Accepted (Novak)

Sweet Thing (Barhoun)

Stuffed (Nevada Ramirez)

@lannister-slings-and-arrows / @pascalispretty

Love in the Time of Chestbursters (Chilton/reader/Barba)

See You in the Morning Time (Chilton/Barba)

Like Lovers Do (Chilton/Reader/Barba)

Like Lovers Do, Ch. 2 (Chilton/Reader/Barba)

Like Loves Do, Ch. 3 (Chilton/Reader/Barba)

Shades of Black & Blue (Calhoun/Reader/Carisi)

Shades of Black & Blue, Ch. 2 (Calhoun/Reader/Carisi)

Shades of Black & Blue, Ch. 3 (Calhoun/Reader/Carisi)

Shades of Black & Blue, Ch. 4 (Calhoun/Reader/Carisi)

@itsjustmyfantasyroom

Long Time Coming (Barba)

Hiding (Amaro)

I'll Take Care of You (Amaro)

History Repeating (Amaro/Carisi/Barba x Reader)

Badge to Suit Case (Amaro)

Bubbles and Chocolate (Barba)

@navalcriminalimagines

Birthday Girl (Dodds/Barba/Amaro/Sonny x Reader)

@cycat-carisi

Mint (Carisi)

@madamsnape921

On The Plus Side (Chilton)

On The Plus Side, Ch. 2 (Chilton)

On the Plus Side, Ch. 3 (Chilton)

[kechiwrites]

🌱 the greenhouse: kechiwrites’ masterlist🌱

ACROSS THE SPIDERVERSE

miguel o’hara (spiderman 2099)

quick study

      summary: geneticist miguel o'hara x obsessed lab tech!reader

[pt. 2 wip]

werewolf!miguel drabbles

CALL OF DUTY: MWII

simon “ghost” riley

ghost x medic reader

i: it’s not his fault you’re a brat...

ii: ghost visits his favourite medic, indecency ensues

iii: ghost demands an apology (request)

iv: not quite heart shaped, valentines special

v: choking hazard, thanksgiving special

toxic ex!ghost x reader

baby blue masterlist

erotica writer ghost x fan reader

captain john price

request: captain price says goodbye the best way he knows how

meet cute with price in paris

johnny “soap” mctavish

request/kinktober: soap helps you get back at your ex

könig

gentle touch (kinktober 2023)

      summary: konig x massage therapist!reader

request: more of könig whimpering

CHRIS EVANS CHARACTERS

steve rogers

final girl [dark] (kinktober 2022)

   summary: for steve, you are a very special victim property lines [dark] (kinktober 2023)

   summary: it’s hard to turn down a suburban god.

ari levinson

are you still watching? (kinktober 2022) [wip]

  summary: you and ari make the most of your movie dates

DC COMICS

bruce wayne

sneaking suspicion [wip]

    summary: your ultra rich boyfriend takes you shopping to apologize. again.

HAIKYUU!!

wakatoshi ushijima

approval series (smut pile mafia au collab fic)

       summary: “Toshi’s hands linger on your shoulders, his thumbs brushing up and down the side of your throat and you think, you hope to God he will kiss you and press his forehead against yours like he does when you’re alone and he’s content and comfortable and pliable under your fingers. But he doesn’t kiss you.”

pt. 1

pt. 2

koutaro bokuto

bokuto + dirty talk

       summary: bokuto is just not great at dirty talk, he excels at other things.

atsumu miya

“car bro” atsumu drabble

        summary: “car bro atsumu who’s not your boyfriend, but not not your boyfriend”

don’t make me say it (kinktober 2022)

      summary: it’s not your fault osamu is the better twin, atsumu just rubs you the wrong fucking way. enemies with benefits college au.

mixed seeds (group hcs)

fave hq men + what they call their dicks during dirty talk

hq men as sugar daddies [wip]

hq men as frenemies with benefits [wip]

JUJUTSU KAISEN

kento nanami

diligence (kinktober 2022)

     summary: kento takes careful note of what you like, just in case you want repeat performances

tepid (kinktober 2023)     summary: nanami kento x escort!reader

ryomen sukuna

pedagogy

   summary: best friend’s brother!sukuna takes advantage of yuuji’s tutoring sessions.

BNHA

enji todoroki | endeavor

asphodel (hades!enji + persephone!reader)

      summary: “I was joyfully gathering the flowers, and then the earth beneath me gave way, and there it was that he sprang out, the powerful lord who receives many guests.”

sweet dreams (succubus!reader)

      summary: no synopsis, just hungry succubus y/n looking for a midnight snack

katsuki bakugo | ground zero

tension headache (ground zero + publicist!reader)

      summary: Being Ground Zero’s publicist comes with its own set of challenges, luckily there are quite a few benefits to sweeten the deal.

eijiro kirishima | red riot

spit or swallow (dentist!kirishima)

      summary: “he works diligently above you, latex gloved hands occasionally brushing your nose, jaw and throat. He’s nothing less than gentle with you, angling your face where he needs it with feather soft touches and honey smooth direction.”

mixed seeds (group hcs + multi character fics)

katsuki, deku, and shouto as dads

kerberos (natsuo, touya, and shouto todoroki x reader)

     summary: it’s shouto’s birthday and you’ve had a lot to drink.

[choi-hae]

Kenny’s Top Music of 2022

Hi hello, it’s that time of year again. This year was full of an insane amount of great music. As always, I try to listen to as much as possible to get the fullest experience in my music journey. I know I can’t possible listen to everything, but I always do my best. 

This year’s music review is pretty crazy. These lists are much more extensive and specific as opposed to last year’s. More categories, more artists, more to consider in terms of what my most favourites of the year truly are. I had to be more detailed on my list categories so that I could include as much as possible. It wasn’t easy to make, that’s for sure. I also included short reasons to why each decision was made (some serious, some unserious). 

I have a couple rules I put onto myself in terms of my choices. Please take note of those before reading further. Thank you in advance for reading my lists!

RULES: 

1. If an album was chosen for top album (group or solo), I tried to choose a different title from a different album OR a completely different artist all together for top title track (group or solo) to showcase as much variety as possible (and to challenge myself). If an album was chosen, it can be assumed I love all, if not most, of the songs on that album anyway.  2. Top b sides are okay to chosen from top albums, as it only makes sense, and there can be multiple from a single artist but only ONE SONG per album. 3. None of these lists are in any particular order. It’s hard enough to choose top of anything, let alone put them into a numbered order. 

And with that, here are my top music of 2022! 

Top 6 group albums of the year: 

The World EP.1: Movement - ATEEZ

This album is cinematic. When music makes me visualize so clearly, it’s a winner. I knew it was album of the year from the moment the last song ended. 

Maxident - Stray Kids

Overall a cohesive album. Lots of vibes that I personally enjoy a lot and possibly the best unit tracks these boys have released (fight me on it, I dare you).

Harmony: Set In - P1Harmony

They put out three albums this year and each one was an A+. I chose this one for the list because it might be my favourite title and assortment of b sides from them so far. 

Shape of Love - Monsta X

Their only album this year but every song is laced with drugs, as many of their songs are. I believe they always manage to produce the most quality tracks. 

Reborn - PIXY

This album was a hit. The title is so groovy and replayable, the b sides are incredible. It’s a different vibe for them but suits them so well. 

RE: - KARD

This is mostly here because I was looking forward to this comeback more than anything. J.Seph’s return came at the perfect time and they dropped a great summer album.

Top 6 solo albums of the year: 

WHEE - Wheein

One of my favourite vocalists. Everything about her music is incredible to me. It’s the perfect calming vibe for relaxing and it makes me happy.

The Story - Kang Daniel

The title track is definitely a favourite from him, but also the b sides are phenomenal. Not to mention the amount of fantastic collabs. Great album all around.

28 Reasons - Seulgi

Another favourite vocalist. The fact that the entire album is so perfectly her while being something very different and new. Every song is a hit.

IM NAYEON - Nayeon

Another album that is so perfect for the artist. I expected nothing less and I still got more, with the fun title, great b sides, and perfect collab songs. 

Bare&Rare, Pt.1 - Chungha

I really do love every song on this album. She’s got this incredible ability to embody so many different styles of music and make it her own. I can’t wait for Pt. 2.

Colorful Trauma - Woodz

I love that punk rock/pop punk is finding its place in Kpop. He did such a great job at creating songs that are easy to listen to with this particular sound. 

Top 6 hip-hop/R&B albums of the year:

Moodswings In To Order - DPR IAN

Another album that feels cinematic, but in certain places. He makes you see and feel what he wants you to. An incredible storyteller throughout the entire project. 

Lowlife Princess: Noir - BIBI

Talk about an album that makes me feel like a bad bitch with every single track. This is the energy I needed. Every song is its own story and each one is just as compelling. 

Blanc - Junny

I’m really happy he released a mini after so long. The entire vibe of the album is perfect. His vocals are beautiful as always, not to mention the A+ collab songs. 

One Bad Night - Jamie

Another album I was very happy to see come out. She’s worked so hard and it’s clearly paid off. She did great for her first mini; every song is a banger. I feel proud. 

Love or Loved, Pt.1 - B.I

Immaculate vibes. I don’t need to say much more. The whole album is my style to a T.

Nangman - Big Naughty 

In my opinion, the king of K-R&B/K-Hip Hop. Every song on the album is a hit in its own way. The man just knows how to make good music. 

Top 6 girl group title tracks:

Shut Down - Blackpink

As someone who loves rap heavy songs and the incorporation of classical music elements in interesting ways, this track was made for me. The MV is one of my favourites too. 

Birthday - Red Velvet

Once again, an incorporation of classical sounding elements but with a more bubbly and fun feel to it, plus their impeccable vocals. It’s a hit. 

Talk That Talk - Twice

I don’t know what it is about this song, but it hits. It’s upbeat with a retro feel that suits them perfectly. I really fell for this song over time. 

Antifragile - LE SSERAFIM

I didn’t think I would like this song at first but it’s just hella catchy. It solidified these girls as a favourite rookie group. The choreography is an A+ as well. 

Nxde - (G)I-DLE

Some slight classical elements here but in more of the burlesque style (which I adore). The messaging behind the song is also fantastic. 

Cheshire - ITZY

This one snuck up on me. I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do. I’m in love with the playful nature of the track and it’s just incredibly catchy.

Top 6 boy group title tracks:

Maniac - Stray Kids

Something so different but so them. The MV is also one of my favourites between the camera work and the editing. They did great with this one.

Do It Like This - P1Harmony

This song started off the year with a bang, and I could never forget it. It set them off for an incredible year. 

NANANA - GOT7

One of my happy songs for the year. When the chorus comes up, it’s hard to not feel light and uplifted. It’s nice to see them together again. 

#MOOD - MCND

The MV really elevated this one for me. These guys always have the most fun comebacks and it was hard to forget this one when it came out. 

Same Scent - ONEUS

The dancehall sound is so my style that it was hard for me to ignore this one. It’s a pretty different sound for them but they pulled it off well.

But You - IKON

The retro vibes are immaculate. It suits them as a group so well. It was also nice to see them release as a group again after quite some time. 

Top 6 solo title tracks: 

Youth - Kihyun

The top anthem for anyone in their 20’s. The happy nature of the track but bittersweet feel of the lyrics really hit hard for me. I feel this one on an emotional level. 

Back In Vogue - Alexa

I love this concept for her. I think this was a great comeback for her after such a great year of achievements. 

Honey - Solar

This was an incredible solo for her. A step above from her previous one because I felt it really showed so many different sides of her. Plus it’s insanely catchy.

Zoom - Jessi

A fun song that deserved to go viral (and it did), plus the MV was really great. What a queen. 

No Thanks - Hyolyn

Another queen, another banger. Unbelievable catchy and makes me feel like a bad bitch. I don’t need much more than that tbh. 

Boom - Lee Minhyuk (Huta)

Probably one of the most powerful songs of the year. There’s not much more to say. He’s amazing. 

Top 6 band comebacks of the year: 

Haircut - Xdinary Heroes

This song is so unique and I think it does a great job of setting these guys apart from not just other bands, but Kpop music in general. Some don’t like the anti drop. I dig it. 

NAZABABARA - Rolling Quartz

Just a happy and uplifting track with the vocals but also the way the guitar is used throughout. It feels very different and I like it. 

Childhood - The Rose

I cried. Similar to Kihyun’s Youth, it makes me emotional but in a more melancholic way (which is not a bad thing). It’s just beautiful. 

Still Here - ONEWE

Another emotional one. Mostly because they’ll be gone for a while and it’s very sad, but also because it’s a beautiful song as a whole. 

I Like You - N.Flying

Another happy song. The upbeat bubbliness just makes me happy. That’s all. 

Play - LUCY

Another emotional one but much similar feeling to Kihyun’s Youth. The MV is also very touching and beautiful. 

Top 6 boy group b sides:

Chill - Stray Kids

The sound of this song is very my style so I fell for it pretty immediately, but after reading the lyrics as well, I really connected with the sentiment and it’s become a favourite. 

Ghost - Xdinary Heroes

I’m really in love with the creepy vibe and their vocals are very perfect on this track. It’s a very well rounded song. 

Venom - Stray Kids 

When I first heard the preview for this song, I knew that it was going to be special. Everything is perfect to me: from the sounds, to the melodies, to the rap. Everything. 

사랑한다 - Monsta X

Definitely a happy song. It’s literally a serotonin shot through my veins. It’s a breathe of fresh air. It’s beautiful. 

WDIG - ATEEZ

Of all the songs on the album, this one hits different. Something about the way the chorus drops makes my brain happy. 

One And Only - P1Harmony

A recent fav but still a good one. It’s bouncing but melodic. It hits a lot of happy parts of my brain. I can’t not put in on the list. 

Top 6(+1) girl group b sides: 

On A Ride - Red Velvet

Something about this song reminds me of the past and I like it. Plus when that chorus drops, how can you not go wild?

Tally - Blackpink

I like how stripped back it is, and the message is fun. Serious “fuck it” energy. 

Basics - Twice

“Slow it down and speed it up like you a spaceship.” Need I say more?

Can’t stop dreamin’ - Purple Kiss

A very dreamy song with a hint of light EDM. I swear the vocals are perfect on this one.

Breath - PIXY

Another dreamy b side but in a more haunting way. PIXY and Purple Kiss b sides from both their recent albums sit at the same table and I’d like to sit with them please. 

In My Dreams - Red Velvet

Would you look at that! Another dreamy b side, but with the Red Velvet flare. The harmonies are what really sell this one for me. 

COOL (Your rainbow) - NMIXX

Some classical elements with a calming beat behind it; the most relaxing vibe for me. Also, A+ vocals all around. These girls are talented.

Top 6 male solo/hip-hop/R&B b sides:

Mood - DPR IAN

When I first heard this song, I knew it’d be my favourite on the album. It’s playful but haunting. The way he uses effects and sounds throughout. It’s also just a bop. 

Tangerine - B.I

For me, this song sits at a similar table to Sunshine by Stray Kids, and if you know me, you know that means something. I feel safe and comforted by this song. 

Dopamine - Jackson Wang

I really love the lyrics in this one. It paints a scene for me that is so self indulgent but beautiful at the same time. Also, Jackson vocals = *chef’s kiss*

Zombies - pH-1

It makes me happy. The vibe of the track is so fun and bouncing. What more can I say?

Freak - ZICO

This song is simply crazy good. It’s fun, it’s loud, and the dance challenge was really fun to watch (the choreography was pretty fire).  

How We Live - Kang Daniel feat. sokodomo

Another happy song. It makes me smile. The piano is fun, sokodomo’s feature is great, and Daniel is a king. 

Top 6 female solo/hip-hop/R&B b sides:

Anywhere but Home - Seulgi

It’s a perfect driving song; I can easily visualize driving down a highway at night, the street lamps passing by. She got the vibe perfect. 

Blade - BIBI

It was hard choosing a favourite from her album, but I think it’s this one. Something about the sound hits just right for me. 

Love Countdown - Nayeon feat. Wonstein

This was on repeat for a while there. It’s fun, it’s cute, it’s bouncy, and Wonstein’s feature is perfect. I never expected to love this song as much as I do. 

XXX - Chungha

I love a song that makes me feel like a bad bitch, I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. This is that song. It’s powerful and it’s got those deep 808s that I love as well. 

Pastel - Wheein

Another fun, cute song that I fell for quickly. It’s also very stripped back and lets her vocals really float. 

In My Bag - Jamie

Another bad bitch song. She is queen bad bitch so it makes sense. More deep 808s and her flow is too clean. 

Top 6 collabs:

Somebody! - Hwasa & Loco

This track is simply perfect for their voices, and their voices are perfect together. It creates the calming but uplifting atmosphere I crave. 

Better - Solar/Moonbyul & Big Naughty

A very unexpected collab but an incredible one. Similar to the one above, it’s just the perfect vibe for me and the vocals are fantastic. 

Nirvana Girl - Sorn & Yeeun

It’s amazing seeing them on a track together again. The song itself is incredibly uplifting and inspiring. 

Juliette! - pH-1 & UMI

I love the stripped back nature of the track, allowing the rap and vocals to flow so nicely. Another one that is just the perfect vibe. 

Side Effects - Woosung & Satica

A definite favourite from his album. Their voices match so well, even if her part is short. 

BTBT - B.I & DeVita

Another unexpected collab but their voices are incredible together. They match the track so well (the version with Soulja Boy doesn’t exist in my mind).

Top 6 rookies: 

IVE

They’ve only released bangers and bops since they debuted. Since Eleven, they’ve been a top rookie for me. 

LE SSERAFIM

A new rookie favourite for me. Antifragile really shot them into my vision, and their performance skills are incredible. 

PIXY

They’ve been on my radar since debut but their comeback this year really elevated them for me. Villain was a great title and all the b sides are phenomenal. 

NewJeans

Despite controversy regarding their company, the girls themselves are hella talented at their young ages. The vibe of their music is so easily digestible, it’s hard to ignore. 

XG

Although not technically a Kpop group, I’ve been in love with them since pre-debut and I feel the need to mention them. They’re going to go far with their talents. 

TNX

Their debut blew me away. So incredibly powerful, the performance skills are insane. They’re on my radar and I can’t wait for more. 

Top 6 groups/artists I look forward to/will be keeping an eye out for in 2023: 

P1Harmony

As I stated above, these guys released three albums this year and everything was a hit. I believe they’ll go far in this next year and do even more amazing things. 

Xdinary Heroes

They’ve really cultivated their own sound, especially with this recent comeback (the album was fantastic). I really can’t wait to see what else they’re capable of and where they go.

Jamie

I’ve been so excited for her over the past couple of years and I think she’s capable of incredible things. Hopefully with a mini out, she’ll do more great things in the next year. 

Alexa

After this incredible year, I can only see her going up and up. Plus with her MV universe/storyline, I’m always looking forward to what cool things will come next. 

NMIXX

A very divisive group among listeners, but I believe these girls are capable of amazing things. They’re so incredibly talented. I can’t wait for more from them. 

The Rose

Simply because they’re back. I found them doing the hiatus so I’m happy to see them all happy, thriving, and making great music again. 

If you’ve read this far, thank you for your time! I’d love to hear what your favourites of the year were. Do we have similar lists, or completely different? Did I miss a song that you absolutely loved? Feel free to let me know! I’m always open to new music.

And with that, 2022 is over. What a phenomenal year for music. There’s lots of songs I couldn’t include because there was just so much. I feel incredibly lucky to live in a time where I can listen to all this incredible music. I can’t wait for what 2023 will bring! 💕