#day6's solos are so good

[sweetyoungk]

top 3 day6's solos song

unpainted canvas - wonpil

natural - young k

come as you are - young k

ask me my top 3 anything (kpop edition)

[day6source]

DAY 6, a Mini concert + Keyboard Instrument Gift for Children With Incurable Diseases…A Special Time.

JYP Entertainment (hereinafter JYP) and DAY6 drew attention by carrying out wish-fulfillment activities for children with incurable diseases in Korea and cheering for hopeful dreams. In June 2019, JYP signed a social contribution business MOU with Make-A-Wish Korea and launched its representative CSR activity 'EDM (Every Dream Matters!)', a project to encourage hope by providing emotional support to children with incurable diseases. (hereinafter referred to as EDM). Recently, a Korean patient shared a wish, saying, ‘I want to meet DAY6 hyungs,’ and the members responded and shared a special time. Lee Geonwoo, 7 years old, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia last year and is receiving continuous treatment. Wish Kid Lee Geonwoo said that he likes DAY6 so much that even during difficult treatment, DAY6's music changes his mood and gives him energy. He was very disappointed that he couldn't go to the solo concert "WTTS" (Welcome to the Show) held in April due to his weakened immune system, and his wish to meet DAY6 was delivered to JYP through Make-A-Wish Korea, which made his meeting with DAY6. DAY6 hosted a special mini concert where members sang their favorite songs. In addition, Lee Geonwoo, who is usually interested in musical instruments, played the instruments that the members actually use and gave them questions. In addition to taking photos to commemorate Wish Day, he delivered albums and T-shirts with his handwritten autographs, and in particular, Wonpil showed affection by presenting his instrument so that Wish Kid can continue to practice the keys. Lee Geonwoo said, "I loved the time I spent with DAY6 as much as the universe. Thank you for giving me the piano (key) that I wanted, and I will practice hard and become a great person like you." Lee's mother said, "I think today will be remembered as 'Best Part' just like the name of DAY6's song. Thank you JYP and Make-A-Wish Korea for leaving a huge page in my child's life." DAY6 said, "I hope that the time spent with us will remain a good memory when you can look back on later. I hope Geonwoo will grow up cheerful and innocent, and we hope him to be healthy and meet again at our concert. I hope you will practice a lot on the keyboard (gifted by Wonpil) and achieve your dream of becoming a great musician," he said. JYP has continued to carry out activities for children suffering from incurable diseases, such as when its head Park Jinyoung personally met children suffering from leukemia and gave them dance and singing lessons, and its artists communicated with patients and invited them to concerts to share memories. Last March, Twice participated in a wish-fulfillment activity for three children at home and abroad. Meanwhile, DAY6 completed their solo concert "Welcome to the Show" in April at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, with a total of 34,000 spectators. Then, from June 21 to 23, they held their third official fan meeting 'DAY6 3RD FANMEETING "I Need My Day' at the same place and made memories with fans.

[slytherinshua]

Physically, you survived. Mentally, that's a different story lol. I honestly don't think I could survive. He definitely belongs centre stage oh my goodness. I am so glad that he decided to pursue music, I was listening to his solo album this afternoon and oh my goodness. It was amazing. It felt like a hug, I don't know any better way to describe that lol

Oh I'll definitely check out discord then! I will take any Lucy content ahaha. What did you think of the set list though? Did you get to hear everything you wanted?

I definitely want to listen to Hyunsang's solo stuff! I don't know much about Hoppipolla in general, but I would highly recommend their music. I find it so relaxing to listen to, or I'll put it on when I want to listen to music but need to concentrate on a task (I listened to a lot of their stuff and Laufey while doing my dissertation lol). I would highly recommend Day6 or N.Flying if you've never listened to them. I absolutely love Young K from Day6's voice, I could go on all day about how beautiful he sounds ahaha. N.flying have some really goofy songs which are so catchy (my introduction to them was if BSS were a song by a band, they would be Hot Potato by N.Flying and honestly I agree)

Ahaha I'm glad you've enjoyed talking to me (I've enjoyed talking to you too!!)

right 😭 but even physically ngl i was wrecked LIKE MY LEGS WERE SORE EVEN BEFORE SOUNDCHECK STARTED AND THEN IT JUST GOT WORSE 😭😭 my neck and arms and like basically everywhere was so ruined by the end of the concert BUT IT WAS WORTH IT 100%. his solo album is soooo comforting oh my god :( i love everything sangyeop does i could listen to his voice forever

yeahh there are some lucy servers maybe you can find some lucy friends!! and we can also talk more on there since im more active!! (my discord is on my carrd if u click on the discord icon)

omg if you're gonna get into hyunsang's music you need to listen to burning sunset, time and trace, snowflake, 3108, and dawn (and gone tonight... and late night movie... and close... and lighthouse ahem) <33 he makes such emo/rock music its such a vibe :( and his voice is literally unreal!! his entire discography is amazing tho (including his osts!!) <3

i love day6 and n.flying omg i can't wait for the new nflying song <33 and it's not too long until the other members are gonna be back from the military!! dongsung comes back on my birthday 🥹🥹🥹 who's your bias in those groups? for me its wonpil and hweseung <3 and i love young k sm as well he's always doing things with lucy or ha hyunsang and i love all the interactions so much he's so sweet and his voice is incredible (he has a cover with lucy and another with hyunsang i think) HOT POTATO IS SO PERFECT TO DESCRIBE BSS LMAO PLS IT ALWAYS MAKES ME GIGGLE WHEN I REMEMBER THAT THEY ACTUALLY HAD POTATOES FOR LIGHTSTICKS DURING THAT PROMOTION 😭😭😭

[rainy-astrology]

DAY6 Dowoon Birth Chart Analysis

Based on my opinion and observations. Not a professional astrologer. May change later.

August 25th, 1995

Ulsan, SK

6 AM

☀️♍️🌙♌️⬆️♍️

I found this time on astrodienst

Lots of Virgo energy (sun and venus in 12th, mercury in 1st). Likely has Virgo dominance

Virgo Sun and Venus in 12th house indicates a shy and quiet personality. Sun is "hidden" in 12th house, which often makes people with this placement very introverted. This placement is said to be very compassionate as well.

Venus in 12th is shy and may have trouble with expressing affection towards others. This is solidified with Venus in Virgo, which is Venus' fall. Venus in Virgo folks are not affectionate. Practical and highly observant, they prefer to show their care through helping and being of service. This is a loyal and service oriented placement.

Sun conjunct Venus is a charming and warm placement. Although he's quiet and introverted, he has no issue being warm and friendly. He's surprisingly approachable. I noticed this when he was on a variety show with SF9's Youngbin and Jaeyoon - I don't think they are close but Dowoon was happily joking with them anyway. even saying he wanted to join their group bc his own hyungs didn't care about him.

Leo moon in 12th is a private placement. Although Leo moons are usually expressive, moon in 12th makes his feelings "hidden". May be detached from it at times. May also fear feeling misunderstood by others, which honestly seems like a Leo moon issue in general.

Mars Libra in 2nd house: Mars in Libra is in detriment. Mars is aggressive while Libra is not. He may be awkward when dealing with conflict/ hard situations, especially considering his very introverted nature.

Jupiter in 4th can mean a good childhood. Even if it was not the best, he will likely put in the work to create a comfortable home.

Saturn in 7th can make Dowoon picky with who he chooses to associate with. It may also result in him marrying late or someone older, if he chooses to do so.

Pluto in 3rd is a deep thinking and investigative placement. Pluto in 3rd has a lot of power in the way they speak and write, often making those with this placement effective communicators.

Dowoon must think a lot...very internalized, especially with Pluto in 3rd and mercury dominance.

Neptune and Uranus in 5th house: Dowoon has a rich inner world, is imaginative and creative. Needs a lot of space and time alone to pursue the things he wants to do.

Virgo risings are down to earth and practical. Studious and practical. Can be quiet at first but can be talkative when you get to know them. Likely the case for Dowoon, especially as a Mercury dom - every Mercury dom I've observed talk A LOT. They're also usually quite tall, the men especially (I forgot how tall Dowoon was until I saw him stand next to Youngbin and Jaeyoon...and SF9 are known for being tall lol), nice jawlines, and have a relaxed sometimes bored resting face.

Taurus Midheaven longs for stability and success. Dowoon may be a slow moving person at times, but he will always work towards his goals. I know he has said he is/was(?)taking vocal lessons to eventually sing more in DAY6 songs. Taurus placements are often good with music and are good singers especially. He has written several DAY6 songs and has made a solo debut as well.

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Other members:

Sungjin | Young K I Wonpil

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[staydays]

bias tag game!

thanks for the tag @bungeejumpings :}

tagging whoever sees this lol

rules: you're going to pick 10 of your biases (or as many biases as you have and then fill in the rest of the spots with idols you like) and number them 1-10. then answer the questions below! try not to look at the questions before you make your list!

young k

changbin

taerae

jay (enhypen)

gunwook

q

hyunsang

wonsang

byeongkwan

kazuha

questions!

1. between 7 and 5, who did you bias first? hyunsang bc zb1 is a very new group. my friend introduced me to hoppipolla bc i said i wanted to get into kbands more. also i watched a ton of hyunsang's covers on youtube - this man can SING. i think jae (sorry to bring him up for those who aren't v fond of him) also gave him a shoutout during a twitch stream bc of his voice and how good his english pronunciation is.

2. between 2 and 6, who are you more attached to? changbin, just bc day6 and stray kids are my ult of ults by a landslide. also we used to have the same mbti, enfp, and i feel like he's become kinda a role model for me. he's the kind of person i wanna become in terms of principles (lol), discipline, kindness, reliability, etc. i admire him a lot. also i connect to streetlight (one of his solo songs) on a spiritual level!!

3. if you were to spend the day with either 3 or 1, who would you choose and what would you do? y'all :( young k. taerae is the sweetest, but i've known young k for longer and he seems really fun to talk to. i know him better in terms of random facts, and it'd be fun to have a conversation about his songwriting process and everything. also i don't speak korean lol.

4. what is your favorite physical feature about 9? bruh LOL. am i allowed to pick the entire face? he's just got really graceful and sharp features.

5. what is your favorite part of 6's personality? he cares a lot about the people around him. there's this one video of him crying over everything his two older sisters have done for him, and it really made me realize how deeply he feels his emotions and how much he cherishes the contributions of others toward his success.

6. if you were to tell 8 anything you wanted, what would you tell them? you are a badass

7. between 1 and 2, whose closet would you raid? i'm sorry changbin but young k :| i feel like we have a similar style - minimalist and clean. changbin looks good in whatever he wears, but there's just not enough variety for me.

8. what is a style that you want to see 3 try? in terms of clothing? maybe androgynous streetwear

9. between 5 and 4, who are you closer to in height? jay lol. gunwook is a tall boy

10. between 10 and 9, whose music do you like the best? ahhhhh i can't choose. both ace's and le sserafim's discographies are good in their own ways. and i have yet to familiarize myself with all of their songs, so yea

[rising-angelx]

given name. -- ahn dahye | 안다혜

known as. -- ahn angel

name origins. -- 

ahn | 안 | 安 : a surname of chinese origins; meaning content and secure

dahye takes her last name from her father, who never felt connected to his own name. he was a wanderer, never feeling the content security his name deemed. until he met the love of his life and was given his family. dahye carries the name as a reminder of him as she struggles to find her own security in life.

da-hye | 다혜 | 多惠 : based on the hanja used; da meaning better or good, and hye meaning love

dahye’s parents named her ‘better love’ symbolizing the love they will have for her will make them want to be better as people

angel | 앤젤 : a name with english origins; meaning messenger of god

angel’s aunt helped decide her english name, deciding on angel as she saw her as a gift from god when she was unable to conceive her own children. her sweet disposition as a child only encouraged the name

date of birth. -- may 12, 1998

age. -- 25

occupation. -- kpop idol; rhythm guitarist and main vocalist of tidal

education. -- high school graduate

sexual/romantic orientation. -- heterosexual/romantic; she has considered experimenting with women before but has ultimately decided that for label’s sake she is straight

faceclaim. -- cho miyeon of (g)-idle

voicelaim(s). -- hayley williams of paramore (solo work), placeholders; sungjin of day6, younghoon of onewe, and dojoon of the rose, but i imagine her voice in tidal is more like siyeon of dreamcatcher

personality description. -- 

+ passionate, creative, dependable, hardworking, protective, patient

- sensitive, jealous, stubborn, resistant to change, begrudging, passive aggressive

likes. --  cats, alone time, indie rock, heart shaped things, sofia coppola movies, deep dish pizza, vanilla scent, bunnies, cherry candy

dislikes. --  change, dancing, blueberries, the sound of mic/amp feedback, summer, tarantino, driving (no license)

interests and hobbies. -- songwriting, movies (secret film nerd), journaling

talents and skills. -- guitar, dabbles in bass as well, singing, can do the ventriloquy thing where you sing with your mouth closed and always does that on shows that makes them show a talent

family. -- 

father; ahn kang-dae (deceased)

mother; samantha ahn (bae sun-young)

siblings; none

aunt; jeanine wilde (bae sun-hee)

uncle; john wilde

relationships. -- first love & ex: soh malachi (kaiso); dated in high school, madly in love but wildly mutually dependent, their relationship ended suddenly when kai left for korea and they’re still on very complicated terms.

astrology. -- 

sun; ruler of the persona, purpose, and destiny. 

placement in taurus : there is something very solid and substantial about taurus natives, no matter what the rest of their charts say about them. when they work, they work hard, and when they play, they don't really "play" as such...they relax. taurus is a fixed sign, and they have a fair measure of tradition and steadiness in their make-up that keeps them rooted.

moon; ruler of emotions. 

placement in scorpio : doing things halfway or having meaningless relationships simply doesn't fulfill them. lunar scorpios want all or nothing. these natives seem to attract emotional upheaval, and their lives appear to consist of plenty of dramatic ups and downs. moon in scorpio people often have a strong fear of betrayal.

rising; ruler of one’s outward appearance and first impressions. 

placement in cancer : usually, these people appear unassuming enough to be quite approachable. some cancer ascendants, however, have retreated into themselves so much as to be quite the opposite. when they enter a room, they don’t walk in with a splash. instead, they move to the sides and weave their way inwards. since capricorn is on the descendant, cancer ascendant people are looking for structure and security in their partner and their relationship.

mercury; ruler of communication. 

placement in taurus : they may take their time to arrive at a decision, but they get there — they are actually quite decisive, even stubborn with their opinions. there is a placid quality to mercury in taurus natives–when they speak, they are generally not bubbling or scattered. these people have well-defined tastes, and these revolve very much around the world of the five senses.

venus; ruler of romance. 

placement in cancer : venus in cancer people are sensitive, sentimental, and caring. they can be possessive. they will generally bend over backwards for someone they love, but might keep too much to themselves and eventually feel resentful if affection is not returned in a similar manner. when they are fearful of being rejected, they can resort to some frustrating tactics to find out just how loved they are. if you’ve hurt them, they’ll have a hard time forgetting.

mars; ruler of drive, aggression, and sex. 

placement in cancer : this position inclines toward passive-aggressiveness. these people seem to resist change and to shy away from direct confrontations. they need to feel secure before they act. 

mbti. -- 

infp; the mediator

although they may seem quiet or unassuming, mediators have vibrant, passionate inner lives. creative and imaginative, they happily lose themselves in daydreams, inventing all sorts of stories and conversations in their minds. these personalities are known for their sensitivity – mediators can have profound emotional responses to music, art, nature, and the people around them. 

through these imaginative landscapes, mediators can explore their own inner nature as well as their place in the world. while this is a beautiful trait, these personalities sometimes show a tendency to daydream and fantasize rather than take action. to avoid feeling frustrated, unfulfilled, or incapable, mediators need to make sure that they take steps to turn their dreams and ideas into reality.

[skzingitup]

ALBUM REVIEW TIME 👹

This is gonna be a long one so be prepared!!

Today we will be reviewing Stray Kids’ new compilation album SKZ-REPLAY. comprised of songs previously released on youtube. They decided to bring them to streaming platforms, along with new solo songs for each member.

I wasn’t going to do this review because its a big album. But i’m bored and sad and SKZ make me feel better so here we go!!

FAM (Korean ver.) - 5/10 - I’ve listened to the japanese version a few times before. It’s cute. A little song to introduce all the Skz members!! Funky little beat. Not something i would listen to often tho. But a great way to start this album

Connected (BangChan) - 5/10 - All English!! Someone get this man laid he keeps writing horny song 🤨 2016 love island intro type beat. Kind if slays tho tbf. I really like Chan’s vocal tone. Although i prefer his other solo on this album.

Limbo (Lee Know) - 9/10 - Pop Rock ballad from Lee Know. Makes me so happy i get to hear his vocals so much more 😭 everything about this song suits my music taste. No complaints. Just *his voice* man has lungs fr. The way it just ends abruptly is genius. They will forever be stuck in this limbo with no solution or end. PERFECTION. I sobbed when i first listened

Doodle (Changbin) - 7/10 - well and truly noise music. Pots pans and alarms if you will. And for some reason it tickled my brain so well. MY LIFES LIKE A DOODLE MY STYLES LIKE A DOODLE!! I’m in love with the way he says doodle in this!! Changbin said with this song he wanted to make a song with a unique flow and style. And i think he succeeded!! But however because if it’s jarring nature, it loses it’s repeatability

Love Untold (Hyunjin) - 7/10 - now the articles lied to me about this song. It said it was hip hop with rock guitars. There was a single rock guitar chord before the final chorus and they it cut off 🧍🏼‍♀️ left me disappointed so my initial impression of the song wasn’t that good. BUT after listening again for what it actually is. An alternative hip hop song. It’s amazing!! Hyunjin’s lyricism is so pretty and he makes good tracks!! His vocal/rapping tone works so well with this style of song. However. I do prefer his other solos on this album. That YAEEYAEEYAEEYAEYA get stuck in my head fr.

RUN (Han) - 8/10 - I love the music Han makes so much. He always writes such relatable lyrics and this one hit. And the funky little sophisticated mario cart beat is so good!! I like that the beat feels like its running. It matches the name of the song!! I thought he sounded different in this song and it turns out he used the original recording from 2019 for this so it makes sense. He sounds younger. Writing and recording at a time where he struggled really come across in his voice and it’s really smart of him to keep the original track!! So much replay ability with this one. Its just so addictive!!

Deep End (Felix) - 6/10 - Now when felix said he was gonna do a song that had no rap i was surprised but then he said it was gonna be a song like glimpse of us but mixed a bit with lalaland. And he wasn’t wrong. He said said it would have an ASMR type feel to it. To which he was correct in saying. Now Felix isn’t rhe strongest vocalist in skz. But his development over the last year alone is so good and his confidence has grown in his voice and i’m so proud of him. With this song he managed to show off his fucking 3 octave vocal range. Insane. Imagine what he could do in a couple more years!! The way he harmonises woth himself is so fucking good. Anyway. The song is in all english and i cried 😭 its too sad to be repeatable but it’s so good!!

Stars and Raindrops (Seungmin) - 8.5/10 - seungmin working with Day6’s producer is always gonna create a banger. A retro/nostalgic sounding pop rock style song. Reminds me of Fairytale by Dreamcatcher. Perfect song to listen to on full blast while driving at nighttime!! Also Seungmin’s vocals!! The money i would pay to have this man just sing right next to my ear. 😩 so much replay ability here too!! Beautiful song!!

Hug me (I.N) - 8/10 - quick stop at the beach i suppose 😭 this is such a tropical funky little song. Ukulele song for sure!! Get them 2016 ukulele girlies on this one!! Jeongin’s vocal improvement over the last year makes me emotional. His voice is so unique and lovely and i’m so happy he gets to use his full capabilities now. Someone on twt pointed out you can hear when he’s smiling when he sings and they’re so right. And thats throughout this whole song. Gonna sob Also the sentiment of him wanting to hug us (the fans) in this song as someone who doesn’t like physical touch that much means so much 😭🥹 ILL GIVE YOU A HUG OH BABY!! basically i am in love with him, hand in marriage sir!!

#loveSTAY - 6/10 - I’ve not actually listened to this one before, lets go 👹 ballad!! Dedicated to the fans (STAYS) stunning vocals!! Skz don’t have very show offy vocalists but all their tones are so fucking nice to listen to and that’s so much better to me that being able to hit lots of high notes. It’s cute!! Ballads automatically don’t have much replay ability factor for me because i have to be in a specific mood for them but this is such a lovely song. Lovely is the perfect description i feel

Zone (3RACHA) - 7/10 - honestly, my fave 3racha track i’ve heard so far. (I haven’t dabbled in their pre-debut stuff yet, im too scared 😭) it’s a very classic rap song. The chorus is addicting. CANT YOU SEE IM IN MY ZONE!! The use of native māori words is cool too!! Māori fans have praised the pronunciation and correct use of them so that’s really nice to see!! Changbin’s gritty rap tone is so good man 😩 honestly a slay

Close (Han) - 5.5/10 - Pretty!! I am just in love with the instrumentals he produces, they’re so pretty and chill (most of the time) his rapping style is my fave in the group. Good pitch and flow and stuff. Very pleasing to listen to. And he has such insane vocals too. What can’t this man do actually?? 🤨 the stylistic autotune in the chorus makes it less replay-able personally. I’m not a huge fan of it when it’s on quite high pitched vocals. Just doesn’t sit well in my ears. But aside from that. A very lovely song

Streetlight (Changbin ft. Bangchan) - 9/10 - Oh how i love this song. The meaning behind it 🥹 Changbin wrote it in hopes to be the “streetlight” for fans who are facing a period of darkness and released it during mental health awareness month!! I love him ☹️ but aside from that, i will always love a song that has vocalist changbin in it!! Also it’s nice to hear softer raps from him!! Chan’s feature blends in so nicely and just adds an extra layer of vocals to complete the song!!

I hate to admit (BangChan) - 10/10 - Fuck. I love this song so much. The simple piano instrumental with Chan’s emotional vocals!! Makes me cry every time. I’ve been listening to it on repeat since it came out!! the lyrics are simple but so effective. His voice is just so €~*_=|€]+[=!| in this yknow?? His softer lower tone with powerful chest voice when it picks up?? Stunning!! HOW COULD I FORGET! THE DAY YOU LIED TO ME!!!!

I GOT IT (Han) - 7/10 - youtube diss track type beat 😭 also the switch up from chan to this?? Insane. Who decided the song order for this album!! But anyway. The song. Very much classic rap style song. Get to see the capabilities of Han’s more agressive/ faster style of rapping in this!! Would I shake ass to this?? Absolutely. Again what cant he do? Songs that make me cry and songs that make me shake ass, sometimes even both at the same time?? Genius fr

Miss you (Hyunjin) - 10/10 - oh how i love this song, his soft and swingy style vocals in this make me ascend to heaven actually. The acoustic guitar!! I love a good acoustic guitar in a song!! Honestly not much to say about this other than it’s pure vibes. Gives me the same feeling that Fairy of shampoo by TXT did!!

Maknae on top (I.N feat BC + CB) - 7/10 - this song 💀 its so silly. So unserious. Jeongin went to chan one day and was like “so i want to make a song about how i’m the one in charge and have you and binnie act as my servants/body guards” and i respect him for that. Goofy ass autotune but it works in the unseriousness of the song. MAKNAE ON TOP OHWOAHOH!! Changbin and Chan’s features work so well and yeah overall silly goofy song passes the vibe check

Alien (Han) - 6/10 - I wonder if he regrets writing the chorus in such a high key 😭 but yeah back to the same sort of style as close, this time depicting how he feels like an alien on earth as he doesn’t quite fit in and struggles with who he is as a person. Which fits in with Han’s own struggles with people and social anxiety. Honestly a slay. Made me cry, related a little too much. Again the autotune takes away replay ability for me. But it works better in this song!!

Because (Changbin, Felix) - 6/10 - VOCALIST BINNIE AGAIN!! A chill beat!! Felix’s deeper vocals mix really well with Changbin’s lighter tone. But the rasp of felix’s voice and the grit in changbin’s compliment each other so well in the rap verses. And the soft chorus ties it all together

Piece of a puzzle (Changbin, Seungmin) - 6/10 - oh pretty start!! I will never get over how much i love seungmin’s voice!! DONT FADE AWAY DONT FADE AWAY!! More melody to changbin’s rapping in this too!! Not much to say with this one honestly. Just a chill and pretty song!!

Wish you back (Han) - 6/10 - ah yes, the song everyone low key agrees is written about hyunjin on his hiatus 😀 pain 😀 another song that falls into the same genre as close and alien. But a bit more up beat that those two!! He really does just know how to make a nice song!! I WISH YOU BACK!!! I WISH YOU BACK!! the auto tune is a bit much for me in the song as well. But yeah great song!!

HaPpY (Han) - 7/10 - at this point i think we all have a grasp of what a Han song sounds like. Rap with some nice vocal moments, stylistic autotune and a chill hip hop type beat!! I love that he already has a distinct style that he keeps improving upon as he goes!! The autotune works better in this one too!!

Up all night (BC, CB, FLX, SM) - 10/10 - best song ever. EVER. i love it so much. Funky little tune with some funky dudes. Got halloween vibes (especially the MV) but yeah. It was the first song Chan produced as a trainee but just remastered and featuring some of his members. This coming after maknae on top with a 5 second transition is so fucking good btw. Happened when i shuffled the other day! Has a kind of salsa type beat to it but mixed with that trap/hiphop beat. Works so well. I will never get tired of this song. Even tho its a more relaxed song it doesn’t get boring. I DONT WANT TO GO TO SLEEP NOW, ILL BE MAKING A MASTERPIECE NOW

Drive (Bangchan, Lee Know) - 6/10 - ah yes, the song that is absolutely about driving 😀 this is such an unserious song for me too, it’s so silly. The autotune fits with the unseriousness like maknae on top. But yeah. Just two dudes singing about riding rough in the course of the night. RIDE LIKE THE MOTION OF THE OCEAN!!

Ice.cream (Hyunjin) - 9/10 - words cannot describe how much this song just makes my brain happy. They lyrics are sad tho ☹️ its about seeing someone who has a cold exterior as someone who is actually warm. Hence “i see ice as a cream babe” but in actuality they are just cold 😀 he had to go and make the trope actually sad 😀 but yeah. Relaxing r&b style song. I love it so much

Anyways. Thank you if you made it all the way to the end!! Stan Stray kids and Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!! 🫶🏻🎄

[married-2-the-music]

Day6 Deep Dive #2/3: Welcome (Back) To The Show

Day6 was formed by JYP Entertainment, home of Stray Kids, Got7, and TWICE, and debuted in 2015 with, you guessed it, six members, with Sungjin on vocals, Young K on bass, Wonpil on keyboard, Dowoon on drums, Jae (who left in 2022) on guitar and vocals, and Junhyeok (who left soon after debut in 2016) also on keyboard. This makes them the sixth bonafide band I’ve covered on the blog, after The Rose, Lucy, Rolling Quartz, ONEWE, and Xdinary Heroes. 

Here are my credentials: I would consider myself a fan of Day6, sure, having heard a good amount of their singles, some b-sides, and watching a bit of B-T-S content. I’m also a fan of Jae’s solo career. But I haven’t had the chance to experience a comeback in real time yet, and now that the members are back from military service, I figured now was a good chance for a deep dive. So let’s get into it!

[livinglifeonpause]

Build Up - teams of 4

- okay. So I just learned that Jay Chang is not Korean AT ALL. He is a white boy from Bergen County Jersey. my pussy is DRY. - but, In all my years of life, I have NEVER thought a man's HANDS were sexy before I saw Jay Chang's. like put them on me Jersey boy. - okay, here we go HUN-MIN-JAY-BIT V2: Jay Chang (22) (ONEPACT) - 8.5 > 8 > 10 > 5 > x ( V36: Bitsaeon (28) (M.O.N.T) 5.5 > 3 > 10 > 5 > x ( V1: Seunghun (24) (CIX) 4 > X > 7.5 > 8 > x ( V39: Kim Minseo (21) (nothing) 4 > 4 > 5 > 6 > x ( - I like that Jay's the short one haha! - omg, SO fucking cute Minseo wanted to team up with Jay since day 1. AND he loves Seunghun? Minseo is me. - Seunghun suggesting Woodz <3<3 - in tshirts, Jay looks super petite next to Seunghun which is saying something cause Seunghun keeps himself like gross thin for promotions - Minseo;s voice could be alot better but it does have a REALLY pretty tone to it - I mean, I dont care about this song TBH. I ONLY want to hear them do R&B. - wonder how main vocal Seunghun feels about being backup to Jay - I LOVE LOVE LOVE that they love Seunghun (sooooo, spoiler alert. I know they win). I think their positions will be: Bitsaeon - Leader, lead vocal Seunghun - main dancer, lead vocal, visual Jay Chang - main vocal, face of the group Minseo - maknae, visual PARTNERS V34: Park Jeup (30) (Imfact) 8 > 10 > 8 > 8 > x ( V20: Lee Donghun (30) (A.C.E.) 6 > 10 > 8 > 7 > x ( V3: Bain (22) (JUST B) 9 > 6 > 6 > 7 > x (orange hair) V11: Jeon Woong (26) (AB6IX) 3 > 4 >4 > 5 > x ( - god, Jeup's pretty. TBH, HE's the one I want to get the most recognition and success. Every thing he tries he comes up JUST SHORT of big success. Imfact. The Unit. His solo shiz. Plus, his laugh is EVERYTHING. - oh! Bain looks 1000% better with the darker hair - yuh, Jeup has a whole ass other instagram dedicated to working out - Jeup's always been in shape and dedicated, but he crazy bulked up. wish he would bulk his waist too though. - the combo of Jeup & Donghun voices is fucking butter. - Jaehwan goes "Oh yeah!" - okay. fuck. Jeup picked his team good. I wasn't sure about Jeon Woong, but he comes with a built-in fanbase. I get it. - Donghun really is pretty. and sexy in this. which is funny cause compared to the rest of A.C.E, he's the least sexy dancer WATERFIRE V4: Sunyoul (27) (UPT10TION) 2 > 2 > 6 > 6 > x ( V12: Wumuti (24) (Solo?) 8 > 6 > 7 > 6 > x ( V7: Kang Hayoon (20) (Loud) 7 > 5 > 5 > 2 > x ( V17: Choi Suhwan (22) (X101) 3 > 4 > 7 > 9 > x ( - so this is dumb. it's a dumb song to begin with. Suhwan should swap with Jeon Woong from the last team, and I'm there. - meh. I meannnnnn MILKY UP V30: Jung Soomin (19) (Solo) 4 > 7 > 4 > 6 > x ( V10: Lee Geonwoo (22) (JustB) - 2 >2 > 3 > 2 (pinky hair) V18: Kim Seohyung (22) (musicals) 2 > 3 > 5 > 3 ( V8: Choi Haram (22) (Musicals) 2 > 6 > 5 > 5 > x (

- okay, first off. Geonwoo this hair, this hair Geonwoo. SEE THE DIFFERENCE? omfg. so much better. - wait! the sweet deep-voiced baby Kim Seohyung speaks english?? - HOW is his voice that deep? and his face like that?? I do not understand it. DO RE MI FA V19: Lee Gwangseok (25) (solo) 1 > 4 > 4 > 2 > x ( V5: Lim Junhyeok (30) (Ex-Day6) 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > x (Day 6 kid) V40: Yeo One (27) (Pentagon) 2 > 2 > 3 > 2 > x (pentagon kid) V29: Hwang Inhyeock (25) (Nada) 3 > 6 > 4 > 5 > x ( - TBH, I skipped it. I just dont care.

MY RANK: Partners (Taemin Guilty) HyunMinJayBit (I forgot what they sang) Water Fire (Aespa Drama) Milky Up (Uptown funk) DO RE MI FA (boring song) THEIR (Judges + Audience) RANK: Milky Up (Uptown funk) Partners (Taemin Guilty) HyunMinJayBit (I forgot what they sang) Water Fire (Aespa Drama) DO RE MI FA (boring song)

- haaaaa! Jay Chang squinting at the score. does he not understand the power of fangirls yet? we'll follow a handsome man anywhere!

[wooniy]

TAGGED BY ! @hanniluvi

THREE FAVORITE SOLO ARTISTS —

Taeyeon, Seulgi & Lee Hi

FIVE FAV BGS / GGS —

ENHYPEN, TXT, NewJeans, IVE & Red Velvet

TOP FIVE FAVORITE MVS —

Attention by NewJeans, Feel My Rhythm by Red Velvet, Apple by GFRIEND, 0X1=LOVESONG by TXT & NXDE by (G)I-DLE

TOP THREE LEADERS —

Bang Chan from SKZ, Irene from Red Velvet & Soobin from TXT ( I did this based on how good of a leader I think they are, but of course all leaders are great and take an amazing care of their members!! )

HOW MANY ALBUMS DO YOU HAVE? —

28 albums !

DO YOU HAVE / SHARE A CLOSE BIRTHDAY WITH ANY IDOLS? —

My birthday's ten days after Niki's! Which means that I share birthday with DAY6's Young K :) ( 19th December )

FANCY DATE WITH BIAS OR AT HOME DATE WITH BIAS WRECKER? —

Fancy places are not my thing, so I choose at home date with bias wrecker !

MVS OR LIVE PERFORMANCES? —

Live performances

FAV ALBUM + SONG OF YOUR FAV GROUP? —

DIMMENSION : ANSWER is my favourite album, but my favorite song is That Feeling When !

THREE FAVORITE MAKNAES —

Niki from ENHYPEN, Huening Kai from TXT & Yeri from Red Velvet

RAP OR VOCAL LINE? —

I love both, but I'd choose vocal line !

WHAT SONG GOT YOU INTO KPOP? —

Fantasy by VIXX was the first Kpop song that I listened to and that I liked, but Boy in Luv by BTS was the one that made me start stanning groups !

ALBUM YOU HAVE ON REPEAT? —

New Jeans by NewJeans & DIMMENSION : ANSWER !

YOU ARE IN A KPOP GROUP, WHAT POSITION WOULD YOU HAVE? —

Actually my friends and I spoke about this some time ago and they said I'd be a good leader :) I'd also like to be main vocalist, but I'm not talented so I'd probably be sub rapper / vocal lol. ( + I'd be the clumsy one as well 'cause I'm extreamly clumsy!! 🥲 )

I TAG... ! Anyone who wants to do it ! <3

[stray-kids-react]

S/O is asexual

Masterlist

...

Bang Chan

° Loves you for who you are, and doesn't think sex should be a main focus of a relationship anyways. Even though he will have times where he is turned on and needy, he won't go to you for it or cheat on you... He'll simply just handle it himself.

° He respects your sexuality and makes sure he doesn't say anything to offend you. He will even attend pride with you if you are going. There have been some people who have gone up to him, trying to get him alone and reassuring that you wouldn't care.

° But he knows deep down that you would care, even though you aren't sexually active... It still doesn't mean it wouldn't hurt if you caught him cheating. Chan loves you no no matter what, and doesn't want to offend you or hurt in the slightest.

° It is also a benefit for Chan since he is quite busy, and probably wouldn't have the time to have a long passionate night. So in reality he is actually really happy that he doesn't have to worry about that, but he still gets worried if he is too busy some days.

Lee Know

° Even though many people tease Minho calling him Mean hoe, Cold, Evil ect. He is honestly a sweetheart with a very good sense of humor. He can be a bit dirty minded at times, but will not speak those thoughts if the make you uncomfortable in any way.

° Doesn't like when people criticize your relation ship just because you don't have sex, he realizes how truly awful people can be once your sexuality is revealed. He'll be there by your side nonetheless and makes sure no one makes you feel ashamed for being you.

° You show your live for each other in many different ways, with cuddling, playing with his cats, taking care of each other, and going on thoughtful dates. Minho will also secretly research everything he can about someone who is asexual, just to be prepared.

° Minho would like to have kids with you in the future, and he is 100% on board with doing that through adoption. He just wants to spend his life with you, and have a happy ending. Minho also wants a kitten for each kid you adopt, so be prepared for chaos.

Changbin

° Is so cautious with you that it melts your heart every day, he'll always ask if a kiss has made you feel uncomfortable or if he went to far. He understands your sexuality and doesn't want you to hide any uncomfortable feelings from him, just so he can work on it.

° Appreciates your affection towards him, always making sure he is being healthy and not draining himself too much. Yet even though he is completely fine with you being asexual, some fans and nosy interviewers just can't seem to let that fact go.

° It has gotten so bad that JYP had to make a statement towards fans and hosts, stating that Changbin will take a longer hiatus if the hate will not die down. The fans got worried of him leaving Stray Kids, and soon left the sensitive topic alone once and for all.

° Is the type to come up with cute nicknames with your sexuality (I've been called a BIcycle). Ace of hearts is his personal favorite because you are asexual and own his heart, the members will tease him relentlessly when he explains it.

Hyunjin

° This softie is very clingy, and will need lots of cuddles throughout the day to survive. As long as he gets cuddles and can have someone to go to when he is stressed, then there should be no issue with you being asexual. You'll also have to cuddle Kkami.

° He finds it strange when people become confused about you being asexual, your relationship is literally like everyone else's except you don't do the do. Hyunjin reassures you that they are just jealous because you are a much cuter couple.

° Prefers being a little spoon, even if he is taller than you. But sometimes he'll get worried if he gets to touchy and will make you feel uncomfortable, so when cuddling in bed his transitions to new positions and displays of affect, are slow and very gentle.

° Fans will critique you for every little thing even if you were asexual or not, and he reassures you many times that he doesn't care what they say. The only matters is your relationship, himself, the members, and your families. He will also shut down hate attacks.

Han

° Loves you for who you are, and appreciates that you came out to him before he tried to make any advances. This unveil wouldn't change anything in your relationship, the only slight notice that some people may see is that he is very gentle with you.

° Like Chan, he will solve his own problems if he ever gets needy and will not go to anyone else. You are still his and he refuses to see anyone else in a romantic setting, unless you two break up at any point. Which he hopes will never happen since he adores you.

° He will pat your bum if you are okay with it, he doesn't do it in a sexual or romantic way. But more so just to fidget and be playful, you see no sensual intentions behind it and actually find it adorable when he does a drum solo on your butt.

° You love how open and loving he is about the whole situation, he didn't make a big deal out of it or overcompensate like some people do. He treats you like how you should be treated, Jisung treats you like everyone else and doesn't see you as just a sexuality.

Felix

° Is such a sweetheart, he would probably smile so bright when you came out to him about your sexuality. Felix would feel so honoured to know you trust him with such a sensitive unveil that probably drive you crazy on the inside, he feels truly loved.

° Felix is a cuddle bug, so as long as you are okay with cuddles and occasional playful bite then he is fine. He wouldn't want sex to be a main key of a relationship anyways, since it can sometimes control a relationship in a toxic manner. Plus he's mostly soft.

° There will be nights or days where he gets turned on, but he'll handle it himself and make sure you don't notice his problem. He's very aware of everything and always checks in on you to make sure no one or topic is making you feel uncomfortable.

° Felix is a giddy softie who also has a very busy schedule, so being asexual would also help him out quite a bit. Since I personally can't see him being the type to want to bone their s/o every night, or someone who has the time to do that every night.

Seungmin

° Seungmin is a person who thinks it is unhealthy for a relationship to be based on sex, he seems to also be the type of boyfriend who wouldn't become needy that often. Seungmin honestly wouldn't mind you being asexual at all, he loves you either way.

° He's pretty calm about your sexuality, not making a huge deal over it. But there will be few times where he sends you lists of celebrities who came out as asexual, along with a heart emoji. He does this to remind you that he's proud of you for being open.

° You both aren't into PDA that much, usually letting the affection stay private. But he will send secret flying kisses to you, and hold your hand. Some people some times mistake you as best friends, but Seungmin is always very quick to correct them on their mistake.

° You both spend more time bonding together when he gets back from tour, rather than other couples who just leave their clothes at the door. You both jam out to Day6 while cuddling on the couch as he gently kisses your head from time to time.

Jeongin

° Jeongin would honestly feel a bit of relief when you told him, knowing that he'll never have to get teased by fans or members for having sex with you. Even though he is an adult, he is still babied by fans and his members nonetheless.

° Is the type to become awkward when talking about sex lives and stuff that is very described within the passionate topic. So he naturally feels more comfortable around you, knowing that he doesn't have to worry about those types of topics when around you.

° Enjoys softer affection in general, like soft kisses, pecks across the face, tickle fights, and long back hugs. Jeongin likes how gentle you are with affection, and how giggly you get whenever he holds you in his arms or kisses your cheeks repeatedly.

° He's support your sexuality 100% and would never shame you on it, in fact he'd shame people who even try to be rude to you about your sexuality or in general. He loves you immensely and wouldn't want you to change for anyone, because you're perfect.

[xiexielians]

my top 10 kpop release of the first half of 2021 (also fav album release)

honorable mention: ateez’s take me home, kingdom’s excalibur, day6′s only

under the cut for short commentary + rating

Dystopia: Road to Utopia by Dreamcatcher: This album will be perfect if it isn't for Poison Love, the melody/beat kinda ruin it. (4.5/5)

Inside by Lucy: This is a single but I love it so much that I have to put it here!!(4/5)

Lilac by IU: I wish I know korean to enjoy IU’s beautiful lyrics. My first IU album and also my first full album comeback so definitely have a special place in my heart. (4/5)

Bambi by Baekhyun: Sending this album to the korean government to tell that Baekhyun already served his country with this and doesn’t need to go to military (4/5)

Unnatural by WJSN: The first three track ate (3.5/5)

Like Water by Wendy: I'm a hoe for ballad of course I'm loving this debut. Give me more of this!! (4/5) 

Happen by Heize: this is my AOTY!! I feel in love on first listen for every tracks on this (5/5)

Hello by Joy: I was hoping for original songs not covers for joy 1st solo album but it’s still good. If I have to describe the album I use the phrase “cute shit” (3.5/5)

Don’t Fight The Feeling by Exo: Exo proving once again that their album starting with "don't" remain superior (4/5)

Twice’s Alcohol Free: I don’t listen to twice album but I always anticipate their title track, they never disappoint. Maybe this is a sign to dive into their discography. (4/5)

[choicemillionaire]

Curiosity tag !! <3

I was tagged by @bowieisworried. Apologies that it’s taken me so long to finish this.

which artists make you instantly smile when you hear their laughs?

Probably Seokjin. His laugh is just so good. Never fails to make me smile.

what’s a song you’d like to recommend to the person who tagged you?

That’s difficult considering you know a good few of my faves xD. These are probably not your thing but I think Red Moon by Kim Wooseok, My Youth by Jinyoung or Abyss by Jin might be some you haven’t heard. Red Moon might be your thing though.

which artist/s have your favourite voices?

This is a hard one but I think Taka - ONE OK ROCK, Ken from VIXX, Yonghoon from ONEWE, Hui from Pentagon and more recently Eunkwang from BTOB. I know the first one isn’t kpop but his vocals are by far my favourite of all so I had to include him.

what are some sets from the wonderful ccs here that you find yourself thinking about often?

I don’t really have any to be honest. Don’t get me wrong there’s some stunning sets out there and loads that I love and the cc’s are very talented but none really pop into my mind right now. Apologies.

if you could steal (affectionately akcnjd) an idol’s pet, who’s would it be and why?

He sadly doesn’t have them anymore but Jin’s sugar gliders. They were so adorable. I loved them. But also Yugyeom’s dog Dalkyum is so cute too.

which artists that share your star sign do you like?

My Sagittarian biases: Seokjin - BTS, Kanghyun - ONEWE, Minhyuk - BTOB, Eunkwang - BTOB, Young K - Day6, Soobin - TXT, Kang Daniel, Chan - VICTON to name a few

do you have any favourite photoshoots that your ults have done?

Hakyeon’s The Big Issue Photoshoot I just love it so much.

The entirety of A.C.E’s Siren Dawn concept photoshoot. Specifically the water/underwater ones. Absolutely stunning.

For ATEEZ this DAZED Photoshoot for sure was just stunning

what songs do you always get stuck in your head?

At the moment AuRoRa - ONEWE and 0X1=LOVESONG - TXT but there’s been many

who are your favourite dancers in kpop right now?

Cha Hakyeon for sure. He’s mesmerising. Fate will always own my heart. And Passionate Tango is *chefs kiss*

Rocky. He just needs so much more recognition. He’s truly incredible. I mean look at him

This Juyeon lives in my head rent free. I’ll never be over it and through RTK and Kingdom he’s shown over and over again how good he is.

are there any photos of your ults that you find yourself thinking about a lot?

These Leo photos are just very aesthetically pleasing. But I honestly have a thousand Leo photos I adore.

Del Mundo Seonghwa was just something else and Into The A to Z Seonghwa was fabulous.

The pure gorgeous aesthetics of Donghun. Like damn that man is stunning.

The man that currently owns my heart and soul. He’s just 10/10. Also get well soon Minhyuk 💕.

And lastly I’ll throw in my very first ult bias because even though I’ve moved on from ulting BTS, Jin will always hold a very special place in my heart.

which artist/s do you feel you can see yourself in?

I genuinely don’t know. They’re all so different. I don’t really fit with any of them to me. They’re usually all so…well… good, brave, talented, determined, warm, funny, extroverted, supportive and I’m just me xD

who’s rapping do you always find yourself vibing with?

Jisung. Honestly pick any Stray Kids song and I can guarantee he sounds amazing in it.

Changbin same as Jisung. He really hit me with his flow in Hellevator all those years ago and I’ve never looked back.

Rocky. He just has such a good tone. I love it. His rap in ONE was my favourite part of the whole thing.

are there any artist/s who’s talking voice you could listen to forever?

Taka. Again not kpop but honestly at this point I don’t want to live without his voice in my life

Ken. By far Ken is my favourite kpop vocalist and he really does deserve more attention for his vocals. I mean even though he made this for a laugh those vocals are no joke. And let us not forget his Rolling In The Deep cover. Honestly I could go on forever about his voice. From all his duet song festival performances to his solo album and covers to his career in vixx.

Yonghoon just has one of those voices that I adore. Whenever I listen to him everything feels like it’ll be okay again. It’s not the first time I’ve listened to this whole 30 min vid and it won’t be the last.

is there anyone who always manages to give you gender envy?

So many. So so many of them because they’re all stunning and it’s not fair.

and finally, what idol do you think the person who tagged you is most like?

Leo probably. For all the reasons you listed in your own version of this xD

[skzingitup]

ALBUM REVIEW TIME 👹

Today we are reviewing one of my fave kpop group’s new album MAXIDENT by Stray Kids with the title track Case 143

I just wanna say how I’m so proud of these dudes, they write and produce their own music and their skills get stronger with every release 🫶🏻 anyway on to the review

Case 143 - 7/10 - it’s definitely interesting. I was worried i wasn’t gonna like it all that much based on the snippet on tik tok but it’s much better within the context of the whole song. This song does what they set up in the previous release Maniac and improves upon it. Although the first section of the chorus is jarring, its a huge ear worm and im addicted to it. If Stray Kids were going to do a love song this is exactly how i expected them to do it 😭 (also give the music video a watch you won’t regret it, it’s quite funny, felix gets slapped by a cooked chicken 😀)

Chill - 8/10 - a song written and composed by our Hannie!! His songs are always so nice!! This is a cool jazzy style r&b song. It takes some similarities from lofi music too and some classic hip hop beats and overall its so good. Han’s solo written and composed songs have only improved since debut and i love it so much!!

Give me your TMI - 9/10 - This one is for all my living tombstone fans and fnaf fans!! The crunchy instrumental is everything and the drop into the chorus is so interesting. Also when Changbin starts the song with a strong rap that seems like complete nonsense, you know the songs gonna hit!! But yeah keeping up with hip hop sounds, the incorporate crunchy edm and alternative rock style sounds too and it just makes this song so funky I love it!!

SUPER BOARD - 6/10 - where do i start with this song… the intro itches my brain so hard. The “nada da shooom super board” gets stuck in your head so badly 😭 the song leans into a more rock style but instead of an electric guitar riff, you get these synth sounds and it adds that retro flare to the song. Although the repetition of nada da shoom super board can get a bit annoying and lessens the replay-ability of the song for me

3RACHA (Bangchan, Changbin, Han) - 5/10 - this is well and truly a Drill song. Like this is something straight out of the streets of south london. The raps of our producing unit are satisfying to my ears however this style of music just isn’t my personal taste and i don’t think i would listen to it often. Not a bad song tho ✨also ik chan is australian but im claiming changbin and han as honorary brits for this song

TASTE (Hyunjin, Felix, Lee Know) - 8.5/10 - when Hyunjin described this song as a cold version of red lights he wasn’t wrong. They need to keep this man in the studio his brain is amazing. 4th member of 3racha?? Perhaps. Whenever you put Danceracha (this unit) in the studio expect a hoe anthem honestly. I’m very proud of how Hyunjin and Felix’s vocals have improved. Lee Know really gets to use his more powerful vocals and that makes me so happy!! Also the drop in this song is insane. Listening to it isn’t enough i need it shot into my veins 😭

Can’t Stop (Seungmin, I.N) - 7/10 - my vocalracha 🫶🏻 this is a pop rock style song. They worked with one of day6’s producers for this track which you can tell!! But it suits them so much!! Seungmin and innie’s voices are so lovely the drums and guitars are so strong. You will absolutely catch me dancing about to this song 😭 however i will say that the mixing between the vocals and the instrumental feels a bit off. Idk how to explain it. Also they cut off Seungmin’s high note, gonna sob.

Circus (Korean version) - 8/10 - This was the title track for their lastest Japanese mini album so i’ve heard if before. Its a bop. But I will say i think the korean version flows a lot better between the english lines and the korean ones. Where as the Japanese version felt a little too sharp?? But yeah Circus would slay is every language if we’re honest

Anyways, Maxident Album of the year. Also is you ever wanna talk to me about Stray Kids pls send me an ask, I love these dudes so much 😭🫶🏻

[married-2-the-music]

Day6 Deep Dive #1/3: Welcome (Back) To The Show

Day6 was formed by JYP Entertainment, home of Stray Kids, Got7, and TWICE, and debuted in 2015 with, you guessed it, six members, with Sungjin on vocals, Young K on bass, Wonpil on keyboard, Dowoon on drums, Jae (who left in 2022) on guitar and vocals, and Junhyeok (who left soon after debut in 2016) also on keyboard. This makes them the sixth bonafide band I’ve covered on the blog, after The Rose, Lucy, Rolling Quartz, ONEWE, and Xdinary Heroes. 

Here are my credentials: I would consider myself a fan of Day6, sure, having heard a good amount of their singles, some b-sides, and watching a bit of B-T-S content. I’m also a fan of Jae’s solo career. But I haven’t had the chance to experience a comeback in real time yet, and now that the members are back from military service, I figured now was a good chance for a deep dive. So let’s get into it!

[honeypwark]

[ I Seem to Have Fallen ]

↳ I Am YOU era

↳ Xiang is practicing for the KBS Song Festival JYP Special Stage. There's a technical malfunction. Xiang ends up getting rushed to the hospital.

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✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

Xiang swaps phones with Jae after exchanging numbers, "Wait, aren't you only a sub-rapper? Like, no offense, but why are you and Young K a part of the rap stage?"

"First of all, you're a part of English line, so never call him Young K; it's Brian," Jae corrects her. "And second, I think they needed someone tall since everyone else in the rap stage is short, I don't really know."

"That's highly inaccurate. You've got maybe two inches on Brian and BamBam. And I'm not short."

"I am looking over your head right now."

"That doesn't prove anything; you can look over anyone's head, you freak of nature."

"I take offense to that."

"Good."

A staff member interrupts them, "Xiang, Jae, we're going in a minute."

Jae sends a glare Xiang's way and she just gives him a wide grin back, both of them putting in their in-ears. Xiang can hear Dowoon start his drum solo now, after a few minutes long break for technical difficulties after the vocal stage. She waits for the remixed "Hard Carry" beat then walks onstage and starts rapping.

It's insane to think that less than two years ago she debuted and now she's kicking off the JYP rap stage, Day6's Jae and Twice's Chaeyoung at her sides. So instead she thinks about her lyrics. She takes up space on the stage, walking around and going all in even if it is just a rehearsal.

She turns and takes a few steps backwards. In her peripherals, she sees Jae start to move towards her very quickly and she's confused as to what he's doing. His hand just barely grazes her arm as she starts to fall backward.

One second she's owning her verse in the company collaboration and the next she's on her back down below the stage with the wind knocked out of her.

She has to blink several times before she can register what just happened. She sees above her a rectangular hole in the stage where Changbin would have emerged in a few verses. It shouldn't have been open yet because she wasn't even finished and Jae, Chaeyoung, Jisung, and Brian all still had to rap. Nevertheless, she's underneath the stage and Changbin is tugging out his in-ears and crouching beside her.

Xiang sits up and takes her earpieces out. The music has stopped but her ears are still ringing.

"-okay? Changho? Hey."

Changbin's hand on her shoulder helps get her out of the ringing in her head.

She looks over at him, "I seem to have fallen."

"Okay, good, you're not broken," he laughs stiffly, "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, yeah, I'm okay," she waves him off.

The throbbing of the back of her head sticks out to her among the rest of the pain from falling flat on her back onto a metal platform. She reaches back to cup her head. Her hair feels wet, which is weird because she knows she wasn't sweating that much. She looks at her hand and sees blood coating her fingers.

"Oh, shit," Changbin curses. He turns to the closest staff member, "Can we get some help?"

"I'm fine, Changbin," Xiang tries to tell him.

"You're bleeding, so, no, you're not fine."

The platform starts to move under them and they're lifted up onto the stage, where Chan is immediately at Xiang's side.

"Oh my god, Sophie, are you okay?"

"I'm fine, Chris-"

"She's bleeding," Changbin cuts her off.

"She's bleeding?!"

She glares at Changbin, "Now you've done it."

She knows Changbin's right and she's not okay, especially since she can now feel blood trickling down her neck. She must've hit her head on the corner of the stage when she fall backwards and bust it open. And her back is really starting to feel the impact of her fall.

"Let's get her backstage," Stray Kids' manager says from where he stands behind Chan.

Changbin helps her up and has his hand on her arm as they start backstage. She stumbles a bit as pain flares up in the small of her back and Chan grabs onto her other arm.

"Should I carry her? I can carry her," Chan says to their manager.

"She can hear you," Xiang objects, "And she can walk on her own. Her back just hurts a little."

She's hurting a lot more than she's letting on but really doesn't want anyone to start freaking out on her behalf. Specifically Chan. She also really doesn't want any pitying looks from the multitude of senior JYP artists waiting backstage that she has to walk through to get out of the backstage area to somewhere less crowded.

After being checked over by the onsite nurse, she is given a towel to hold to her head and driven to the hospital by her manager. Xiang had refused to let Chan come with her, convincing him he needs to stay and remain level headed for the other boys while their manager is with her.

Luckily, she doesn't have a concussion but she does need three staples. With some careful maneuvering by the doctor, the staples are put in place without any hair removal and she's on her way home three hours later with a bandage around her head.

It's midnight by the time her manager drops her off at the dorm but she's still immediately bombarded by nine worried voices the moment she walks in the door.

"Are you okay?"

"What happened?"

"Are you concussed?"

"Will you still be able to perform?"

"Guys. GUYS!"

Xiang's shout gets them to quiet down.

"I'm fine. I'll be able to perform. I don't have a concussion. But I do have a massive headache and you all shouting isn't helping."

She looks to Chan for help and he gives her an apologetic look, "We're just glad you're home safe."

"Okay, dad," Xiang says with a roll of her eyes. "Well, I'm tired as fuck. I'm going to bed. Gotta go figure out how to sleep with staples in my head."

"You got staples? Can I see?" Felix follows after her, closely followed by Jeongin and Jisung.

"You all are literally children, go away."

"We just want to see them," Jeongin says.

"You will when I take the bandage off in the morning."

"That's so far away, though!" Jisung whines.

"Three seconds ago you thought I was dying now you want me to disobey doctor's orders so you can see a tiny piece of metal lodged in my skull?"

"Exactly!"