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The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack slaps, partly because they used a whole raft of legit kpop artists for every song. Twice are prominent, but it also features Exo and the dude who does all the Blackpink stuff.
I wasn't personally in love with the animation style or how western the girls sometimes looked/sounded, but the boys look properly Korean and delicious, they nailed the tropey boy band outfits in a way that made me lol, didn't just use a bunch of white voice actors, and the story has romance and betrayal and being true to your own 'flaws'.
Plus a bird in a hat and a giant fuzzy tiger!
They did a good job walking the line between cultures. And it will get more people into kpop. Netflix have _a lot_ of issues, but they do have large financial investments in Korean film studios and a track record in the region.
They are also the reason I even ended up here at all, as I stumbled across The Untamed on Netflix, and then went down a c-drama, street dance, S. E. Asian QL, kpop rabbit hole. So yeah the way they pay artists and cancel everything is abysmal, they are a horrible capitalism machine, but they're part of the reason Asian culture is more accepted in the West than it would otherwise be.
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Seduction - EXO - Sehun Drabble
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Pairing: Sehun x FemReader
Warnings: Cursing, dom Sehun, lingerie, use of fucking machine, bondage, implied oral (male rec)
Word Count: 551
“Why not tonight?” You pout at your boyfriend from where you’re settled on your knees on the bed, “I’m even wearing something pretty.”
Your words get your boyfriend to fully take you in, Sehun is quick to look away sucking in a breath after seeing you in a blush teddy, little frills dancing around your hips. He feels his cock twitching in interest despite his earlier words.
“Babe I’m serious… we have to be up too early to be playing games like this.” His pointed glare doesn’t make you back down though, squirming as you only pout further gaze flicking between him and the machine he recently purchased for you both. “No. You know that we always get carried away especially when trying something new.”
“Does it look like I fucking care?” You huff, arms crossing. You knew he was right and that if you went down this path you’d both be walking zombies the next morning, but you didn’t care in the slightest not with how tempting the thought of being fucked by that machine under his control was.
Sehun’s eye twitches at both your tone of voice and use of expletives before snapping and then pointing at the ground in front of him. That was all it took for you to scramble into the spot he pointed at nearly skinning your knees with how fast you slid into position. Practically vibrating as his hand grips your jaw, squishing your cheeks, his anger only exciting you even more.
“I’m disappointed in you baby. You know better.” He tsks, and shakes his head, “So, so much better. Guess I’ll just have to snap you out of it.”
When he walks away you want to watch after him, but you know better than to do so. After all, you only wanted to get him worked up enough to get what you wanted, not to have everything taken away. When Sehun returns you feel him instead of seeing him. The man kneels behind you and pulls your arms together before you feel rope securing them like that. Sehun then helped you shift so that he could tie your legs bent as he often did when he didn’t want you able to run anywhere.
“It’s not too tight is it?” He softens up a little as he always does when he first ties you up, wanting to confirm he hadn’t done anything wrong. When you confirm it’s fine though he goes back to how he had been only seconds before. Moving you face down, cheek pressed against the rug as he doesn’t even bother to get you somewhere comfortable. Moving to pull the machine behind you making your heart shutter in anticipation he gets everything ready only to be a menace not only with the slow pace he sets but also you realize in how he positioned you, setting you up to barely get any of the fake cock on the machine. Your whining makes him smirk, watching how you try and fail to push yourself back for a few minutes before settling in front of you. Sehun helps you lean up as he undoes his pants, pulling his cock out and tapping your lips painting them with his leaking precum.
“Be good to me and I’ll untie you so you can fuck yourself.”
#kinktober 2024#fic: seduction#exo imagine#exo smut#exo x reader#exo drabble#sehun smut#sehun imagines#sehun x reader#sehun drabble
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Getting to know your moots
Got tagged by @taniks-the-final-shape over on Ellis' blog. Thanks for the chance to ramble <3
What's the origin of your blog's title?
It's the nickname/artist name that I've been using for the past 8~ years. I came with it one day at a friends house because I wanted to become a youtuber and have a special name for my channel.
Funny enough my name is misspelled, it should be "Brillo Púrpura" (Purple Glow) but I was like 9 when I chose this name and clearly didn't know how to write.
Favorite Fandoms:
There are too many but of the top of my head right now: Amnesia, Creepypasta, Destiny 2, FNaF, Genshin Impact, LoL, Shadow of The Colossus, THE FINALS.
OTP(S) + shipname:
I've been shipping Slenderman x Jeff The Killer since I'm a kid, it's quite literally my comfort ship.
Favorite Color:
Purple and violet!
Favorite Game:
Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Song stuck in your head:
Both My Chemical Romance - To the End and Andrés Calamaro - Donde Manda Marinero are stuck in loop in my head.
Weirdest habit/trait:
Not only I'm stupidly androgynous but my face it's apparently pretty generic. So much that I sometimes find people that look a lot like me when I'm looking for drawing ideas on Pinterest.
It's really uncanny.
Hobbies:
Apart from drawing I really enjoy sewing! I'm trying cosplay this year. If everything goes right I will cosplay as Crow in the future. I'm also learning to do embroidery and I'm making myself a Destiny inspired jacket (won't say much because I'll jinx it)
If you could have any job you wish what would it be?
I really, really want to become an Environmental Artist for Frictional Games or Hearth Machine or perhaps on my own small indie studio.
Something you're good at:
Starting drawings!
Something you're bad at:
Finishing drawings!
Something you excel at:
Listening and keeping secrets. If you feel like life it's getting too heavy just drop by my DMs and I promise nothing it's going out of that chat.
Something you love:
Phalanx from Shadow of the Colossus, It's my favorite character in all media and mostly because all the things I assumed about it when I played the original game in my brother's PS2.
That not-so-little flying snake beats Crow just because I headcanoned the shit out of it and now I love it so much.
Something you could talk about for hours without off the cuff:
I can talk about anything for hours, I love talking.
Something you hate:
I'm trying to keep this "hate nothing" mentality but god I'll commit homicide if I hear someone say "Horror games are dying" and "Modern horror it's for kids" again.
No, they're not. You just follow what's mainstream and think it's bad because of it. Fuck you, I hate you.
Something you collect:
Plushies! I love them.
Something you forget:
I keep forgetting that Eris Morn was a hunter or that Saint-14 it's an exo and I also have a hard time remembering names general.
What's your love language?
Surprising people with gifts! I'm terrible with words and I'm also pretty fun
Favorite movie/show:
Avatar by James Cameron
Favorite food:
It depends. Snack? Soy Sprouts Full meal? Any type of fried fish, specially whitebait and mojarrita (can't find the actual translation for this one sorry). Dessert? Ricotta Pie Drink? Matecocido, mate or tereré. Any variation of mate honestly.
Favorite animal:
I know that as the one with 37 cats the answer may seem obvious but I actually love chickens! It's apparently something that I carry on since I was a kid and nobody in my family has an actual explanation for it since I never owned a chicken.
Are you musical?
Of course! I know how to play the bass and I'm going to learn both electric guitar and drums this year. I also went to ballet and tango classes when I was a kid.
I'm pretty bad at dancing now but I do it often to warm up for the day.
Favorite subject in school:
Math! I went to a socials school so math was one of the only subjects were the answer to a problem was definitive and not so subjective.
Least favorite subject:
Art, not because it was bad or anything! But since I was known as the "artist" in the class every group project was more of a "We'll give you ideas, you do it" thing.
What's your best character trait?
I'm told I'm pretty funny! Probably because I'm pretty fast to make jokes about the situation at hand.
Worst character trait:
I think that everybody randomly hates me for no reason. We can be friends for years and I will still think that you are talking to me not because you like me but because you see me as a chore.
I'm working on it.
If you could change any detail of your day right now, what would it be?
I want it to rain, not only because it's so fucking hot right now but because I like rain.
If you could travel in time,who would you like to meet?
Both my grandads died before I was born, I would really like to talk with them and know how much we shared. But outside family I would love to see a Les Luthiers show.
Recommend one of your favorite fanfics:
My immoral literally defined my actual style and made me rediscover MCR so yeah...
I also really like Love & Luxury and A Crow's Redemption <3
Btw I also have an Destiny RP blog @ellis-the-lightguide
I think that's all of it. Again, thanks @taniks-the-final-shape for the mention <3 I should interact with you more often honestly.
I'm tagging some people, if you don't want to do it just ignore it no strings attached!
@lord-heliox @f4t4-m0rg4n4 @unlucky-phantom @diegoellol @the-dragon-father @gerda-3
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Debut’s Plan, Episode 2: D-Day … Eventually.
This episode dropped quickly. I thought we’d get them once a week, but it may be every day. At any rate, we are going full speed. Welcome to Episode Two! Also, don’t forget that you can vote once a day for your Top 7 favorites at newkids.co.kr.
We have our 21 trainees, and it looks like Starship has built a really cool campus for them.


It looks like a small city with an Epcot Center-like globe in the middle. In a montage of this campus being built, we see that it’s inside a giant studio. These kids could not be more isolated from the outside world. This campus is called the Stronghold.
Kim Min Jae and Kim Ji Yong, both of the Senior Group, are the first to enter and look around. The Stronghold’s fog machine is working overtime.

A bit overwhelmed, Kim Ji Yong asks, “Why are there so many things?” Oh, Ji Yong. This is a K-pop survival reality show. They do not skimp on anything.
The rest of the trainees arrive and marvel at everything. They’ve even got trees and street lamps down here. They find two large practice rooms.

They also have individual practice studios that double as confessionals, as well as a meeting room and a place that looks like a café. Several of the trainees say they want to live here. But Kim Min Jae is a realist, knowing there will be a lot of frustration and tears over the coming days. He looks at one of the comfy lounge chairs and says, “I wonder who will cry in this seat.”

This is a good enough cue for a voice to come over the speaker system, telling them to gather in front of the main dome. When they go inside, they find their performance stage. Special light effects surround them, showing stars and planets. The trainees are literally the center of the universe. They’re on the Starship.

A pulsing star on the screen talks to them. It congratulates them on being chosen as the 21 members of the pre-debut group. They learn that the final group will consist of seven members, so fourteen will be eliminated. (I hate that I needed to use a calculator for that. I really, really hate math.) They will have to go through a series of five plans over the course of the show. The Board of Directors at Starship, along with the online voters (newkids.co.kr), will determine the final seven members.
Time to reveal the first plan. The first plan is … STRENGTH. Oh, no. This is going to be Wild Idol all over again, isn’t it?
The Star Announcer voice asks one of my picks, Kaira, what his personal strength is. He replies that it’s dance. His rival, Haru, is also asked and gives the same answer. Kaira goes on high alert.

I’ve got both these guys on my voting list, but I think I’m going to enjoy watching them compete.
The Star Announcer is probably enjoying this as well, because now it asks Kaira and Haru which one of them should be the main dancer. Hey, I know this is an awkward time, but isn’t Minhyuk from Monsta X supposed to be hosting this show? Where is he?
Haru quickly speaks up and says he should be the main dancer. The other trainees cheer over this rivalry, and Kaira just looks annoyed and tells us in a confessional that he can dance better than Haru. Kaira, quit sulking and prove it. My votes will only help you so much.
Okay, so the “strength” they’re talking about here is the strength each trainee has in their specialty (vocal, dance, rap). We now get the list of songs for this mission. There will be three vocal teams and two dance teams.
The first song is “Monster,” and just as I’m cheering because I think it’s the EXO song, they show us it’s a girl group song. They don’t translate the group name, so I have to search on YouTube to find that it’s “Monster” by Red Velvet. The trainees love the song, so we’re off to a good start. Not an EXO start, but a good one.
The second song is by Day6, a band I love. This time, the name of the song isn’t translated (this is really annoying, Starship), but I recognize the song “You Were Beautiful.”
Song 3 is “Magnetic” by another group I have to look up to translate, Illit. I am very uninformed on female K-pop groups, but I like when their songs are included in male group survival shows.
Those are the three vocal songs. Now for the two dance songs. The first is something called “New AGK.” I’m drawing a blank, and so are the trainees. Same for the second dance song, “DWN.” These are songs written for this show, along with the signal song.
The Starnouncer twlls them it’s time to choose teams. Four random names are chosen to choose their teams.

Kim Yun Seo, Wu Hao, Jang Kyu Hyun, and Kaira
Kim Yun Seo, one of the open audition contestants.
Wu Hao, the trainee who gave a passionate, powerful video assessment last episode.
Jang Kyu Hyun, one of the very few (if not the only) Yellow Beginner Team members who didn’t get eliminated at the end of the last episode.
Kaira. Good! Here’s a chance for this stunning visual and talented dancer to stand out.
Our first three team leaders choose vocals as their strength, and Kaira chooses dance. Now these four get to choose their teammates. Thankfully, Six Singers trainee Jo Min Jae gets chosen for a vocal team. Kaira’s rival Haru also gets put on a vocal team, which puts him at a disadvantage. What logic are these team leaders using when choosing their teammates? Someone get Minhyuk in here to straighten this out. Where is he?
Okay, so four teams are complete, and the remaining, unchosen trainees report to the stage. They are automatically put together for the remaining dance team. Why did the Starnouncer bother asking for their strengths if they were just going to be herded onto a leftover team? Is YG Entertainment secretly running this mission?
Now for the teams to pick which song they will do. This will be done through the professional, talent-related process of … playing Capture the Flag.

You’ve got to be kidding me.
Okay, let’s get this over with. Our teams get seven minutes to decide which team member will play Capture the Flag in order to participate in a talent contest that will determine their careers. Please ignore that grinding noise. It’s just my teeth.
For the vocal group, Lee Jun Seo (the Timothée Chalamet of Starship) wins the game. For the dance team, someone else wins in an upset, but I was busy making a sandwich. Finally, every team has their song. The Starnouncer tells us that the best performer in each group will be five of the Top 7. The overall winners in vocal and dance will make up the other two.
The Top 7 will receive two benefits. One, they get to play 30 minutes of dodgeball. No, sorry. They will get to perform the signal song for the judges. The other trainees will have to wear masks hiding their identities and be their backup dancers to help the Top 7 shine. I am not making that up. The second benefit will be a concept photoshoot for just the Top 7.
We now finally move on to rehearsals. Let’s join the Day6 vocal team! They must be excited about getting to do this beautifully heartbreaking song by an awesome rock band.

Nope. They are bummed that they lost the Capture the Flag game and didn’t get their first song choice. I expected better from teammate Kim Ji Yong, the Starship Legend trainee of almost six years. His teammates aren’t on my voting list, so I’ll give them a pass. But seriously guys, start rehearsing!
Okay, so as they talk, I realize they don’t hate the song. They’re intiminated by it because of the high notes. They finally grow spines and start dividing up the parts. While the other vocal teams are already in full rehearsal, this team is still bickering. To top it off, Chu Yoo Chan is still beating himself up for losing the Capture the Flag game and getting his team stuck with this song.
Thankfully, we cut to the DWN dance team. Team Leader Kaira has chosen an Avenger team of the best dancers. Now he’s bummed because he’s worried they will all do better than him. Kaira is getting quite the edit on this show.

Kaira, plotting the death of his teammates
Everyone on the team wants to be the main dancer, so they decide to have a dance-off. They’re all really good. In the end, everyone, even Kaira, votes for Kim Min Jae. Kaira can’t vote for himself, and when he loses, he is framed to look really sad. He tells us in a confessional he’s just frustrated. I’m really pulling for this guy.
On to the New AGK Dance Team. This is the leftover team that wound up together by default, so team morale is already in the gutter. Plus, none of them have ever written choreography before. But Park Won Bin becomes a cheerleader for the team, pep-talking them into being ready to fight. I really like his attitude. He’s our second-longest Starship trainee, and I may just switch out one of my other picks and start voting for him. He also appears to be the best dancer in this group and starts coaching the others.

Now to the vocal team doing “Magnetic.” This team only has three members. They seem to be getting along fine. But then we get a quick flash-forward where they are told by a coach that their team is doomed. Wait, what?
No time to find out – back to the present and to vocal team “Monster” at their rehearsal. This is Jo Min Jae’s team. He’s the trainee who WILL win this time or someone at Starship will personally owe me an explanation.

This is the team where Haru landed, even though he’s more of a dancer. This should be interesting. Meanwhile, Jo Min Jae is pushing hard to be the main vocalist in this group. If this were any other trainee, I would think he was steamrolling over the rest of his team, but he gets a huge pass from me. He is the best and most experienced singer in the group and can hit the highest notes. GIVE HIM THE MAIN VOCAL PART.
Fortunately, Wu Hao and Haru agree. I am very excited about this performance. We get a taste of it during the midpoint eval when Jo Min Jae pours his heart and soul into the song. Unfortunately, here’s where he IS steamrolling over the others, and Wu Hao has to tell him the key is too low. Haru is just straight-up outclassed by the both of them. He should have been on a dance team.
Finally, it’s D-Day. I am so ready for this.


It’s really cool to see them in full hair and makeup and get an idea of what they would look like as idols. The board members and judges get their really cool table. Sadly, Shownu isn’t here. We learn that these trainees have all written the choreo for the stages they are about to do.
First up, the AGK Dance Team. I love their outfits. Jang Yong Hoon tells the judges that everyone on the team has long arms and legs, so they’ve used that to their advantage when writing the choreo.
We get a flashback to this team breaking down from the stress during rehearsals. What caused the breakdown? We flash back more to another rehearsal, and a guest coach walks in. It’s Kim Inkyu. I think we saw him before on Make Mate 1. Yes, he was in WE DEM BOYZ and was a coach on that show.

Dance Team AGK does their eval first. They are scattered and out of sync. Worse, they couldn’t come up with choreo for the intro, so as the intro is playing, they all just stand there.
Now we jump to Dance Team DWN rehearsals, and I’m not really sure where we are in the timeline. Isn’t this supposed to be D-Day? I’m not sure if these rehearsals are supposed to be before or after the midpoint eval. I think it’s after. The AGK Group is arguing that they’re not moving along fast enough. Then we see Park Won Bin crying. Jang Yong Hoon tries to comfort him, but I get where Won Bin is coming from. They’re less than two days from D-Day, and everything’s a mess.
We jump ahead to another eval, and the performance is much better. Then we cut to the team having a wrap-up meeting, and this is one long flashback. I know we have drama to create, but I want to see some D-Day performances!
FINALLY we are back to our D-Day stage, ready to see Dance Team AGK perform. Let’s do this, Unchosen Team!



It’s fantastic. They’re full of swagger and energy, great with expression, flirting with the cameras. They throw in some gymnastic moves, but mostly it’s controlled and completely in sync. The judges are blown away.
Park Won Bin is singled out for praise as the main dancer, and I’m happy to see it after everything he’s been through. It’s official, I’m definitely switching one of my votes to him. The judges loved the whole performance, and a couple of the team members break down in tears. It’s been a rough week for them.
Next up is Dance Team DWN. We’ve got about 15 minutes left in this episode, and I really hope we don’t spend it on flashbacks. I want to see another performance, especially since Kaira is part of this team. I want to see if he can shake off the insecurity and focus on the performance.
The judges ask some opening questions, per usual. Then they ask Kaira if he felt badly about not being chosen as the lead dancer.
On these shows, I’m used to the trainees being humble, choosing to praise their teammates instead of taking credit for themselves. But this question goes right to Kaira’s insecurity and competitive spirit, and he answers, “On today’s stage, I will be the best out of everyone here.”
The judges marvel at his answer. The American in me likes his answer, but the part of me that’s been watching these shows for over a year cringes. Like I said, Kaira is getting a VERY interesting edit.

I’d love to launch right into the performance, but sadly, we get a flashback to the midpoint eval. The group gives a strong rehearsal performance. We do get some drama over which member should actually be the leader, but honestly, I just want to get back to D-Day.
The whole leadership question gets more and more dramatic as I watch the minutes tick by. Let me be clear, I get why this is important. These shows are trying to give insight into the obstacles and arguments these groups have to deal with. They want the fans to see it, and they want potential trainees to see it. It’s just hard for me to get caught up in it when I know that the trainees know the cameras are there. The issues may be real, but the reactions aren’t. The only thing that’s real to me is the performance, so that’s what I want to see.
Finally, we’re back at D-Day. Let’s see what Team DWN can do.



Total b-boy performance. I love the footwork and the attitude. Unfortunately, it’s not as visually exciting as Team AGK, and the judges don’t look as enthusiastic. The team is really good – I just don’t think they measure up to the Team AGK performance.
At the end, the judges clap politely, which isn’t a good sign. They say the choreo didn’t seem that natural, and the team didn’t seem immersed in it. It was clearly an act. Kim Inkyu tells them, “You can’t just pretend to have fun. You need to really play out there.” Oof.
I feel so badly for these guys, especially Kaira, but I agree 100% with the judges.
Vocal Team Day6 is up next, but we’re out of time in this episode. We do get a preview of something going very wrong in this performance, but I’m calling it. End of episode. We’ll get to this new drama next time.
When I cast my votes only today, I’m making one change. Lee Woo Ju is out, and Park Won Bin is in. I’m keeping Jang Kyu Hyun, Kaira, Kim Ji Yong, Lee Jun Seo, Haru, and Jo Min Jae, who had BETTER win. You hear me, Starship? I swear to God…

Also, isn’t Minhyuk supposed to show up at some point? Where’s our boy?
Off to cast my votes. I’ll be back when the next episode drops, which could be next week or in the next five minutes. I have no idea how the the schedule works for this show. So, see you whenever!
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Trying to be a better artist and embrace the cringe, so here goes:
I have always loved the audio in Destiny, especially servitors. I knew I wanted to use those kind of sounds in my music. I've tried to always include some sounds from the game in my art. I found a discord that focuses on in game audio and stumbled across a folder of servitor sounds ripped from the game. I knew I had to make a track with these sounds.
With Machine God, I wanted it to feel like you were in some dark warehouse party in the Eliksni quarter of the Last City. It's so dark you can barely see in between the light and laser flashes. It's packed with Eliksni, a few Cabal, and even fewer humans/exo/awoken. The music is loud and everyone is grooving and getting down. The DJ is one of Spider's servitors and it is floating and bouncing to the beat, playing the squelchiest, stankiest synths, and bone shaking bass. Then it drops this song and starts MCing over the beat in its strange alien/machine language. The crowd goes crazy, beings are taking shots of ether and other unknown substances. You can't help but smile and start dancing to the groove yourself.
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Grand Traxelektor 2024 / 2 – „Move!”
Az éves visszatekintés második része, a táncos válogatás, nem csak techno! 103 felvételt tartalmaz, és egy perc híján 10 órás hosszúságú.
Grand Traxelektor 2024 / 2 – „Move!” Spotify Playlist
A Spotify relatíve jobban bánik a dance anyagokkal, ez most is így van, 97 felvétel található meg online, és 32 perc hiányzik a 10 teljes órához (94%).
Grand Traxelektor 2024 / 2 – „Move!” – Full Playlist
Ø [Phase] - Exiting the Delusion [VA - Rødhåd presents: CRIMSON RUBEUS, WSNWG] 9beats - Hanokh [VA - Chakravyuh, Qilla] Al Wootton - Midnight Paseo [Albacete Knife, Trule] Al Wootton - Xana [River Songs, Trule] Altinbas - Sustain [Sustain, Fuse Imprint] Ambien Baby - Baila (Roza Terenzi Remix)[Masa, Turbo] Arnaud Le Texier - Late Night (Original Mix)[Late Night EP, Children Of Tomorrow] ASC - Nexus[Isometric Projection, Curvature] Assembler Code & Jensen Interceptor - NRG LVLS [NRG LVLS, TRUST] Audio Units - Jupiter Landing [Atraxia, Illegal Alien] Axel Karakasis - Creatures [Over Lap , Modularz] Black Dot - Losing Game (Marcel Dettmann Remix)[Love at Glance, Italo Moderni] British Murder Boys - I Saw the Set Up Man [Active Agents and House Boys, Downwards] British Murder Boys - It's in the Heart [Active Agents and House Boys, Downwards] British Murder Boys - It's what you hide [Active Agents and House Boys, Downwards] Claudio PRC - Celotex [Golden Scales, Delsin] Claudio PRC - Focal Zone (Oscar Mulero Remix)[Drifting Northward, Warm Up] Cyberaktif - Locked Away [eNdgame, Artoffact] Damon Wild - DMT [Pleasure Builder, Sonic Groove] Damon Wild - Moving Parton [Pleasure Builder, Sonic Groove] David Holmes feat. Raven Violet - Necessary Genius (Phil Kieran Remix Dub)[Blind On A Galloping Horse Remixes, Heavenly] Dense & Pika - It House (Stripped)[It House, Turbo] Detroit's Filthiest - Fear in Your Eyes [Proceed with Caution, Syncrophone] Developer - Hexican [Rhythms Translated in Volstron, Modularz] DJ M.A.X - Ask Your Body [VA - Chakravyuh, Qilla] Dotdat - Shoulder Shake [VA - Chakravyuh, Qilla] Dubfire - Dark Matter (L. B. Dub Corp Remix)[EVOLV (The Remixes) Part 5, SCI+TEC] Dustin Zahn - Conduit of Chaos [Temporary Vandalism EP, Blueprint] Dustin Zahn - Temporary Vandalism [Temporary Vandalism EP, Blueprint]
Earl Grey - Break Stride [Water Damage, YUKU] E-Bony - Fantasy [Shapes and Frequencies, Distant Gaze] EROS feat. Rosa Anschütz - Schlag, spiel mir in die Hände [Your Truth Is A Lie, Downwards] Exos - Mocoa Beats [Icebreaker, Mutual Rytm] Exos - Spliffmatch [Icebreaker, Mutual Rytm] Eyvind Blix - Expedition 33 [VA - Arkiv I, Forsvarlig Arkiv] Ezines - Headcleaner [Headcleaner, Self-Released] Ezines - Reassemble [Headcleaner, Self-Released] Fake Youth Cult - Messing [White Light / Black Noise, Shipwrec] Fake Youth Cult - Smear [White Light / Black Noise, Shipwrec] Furious Frank - Raving Lunatic [Raving Lunatic, Kalahari Oyster Cult] Furious Frank - Wize Guy (3AM Acid Mix) [Raving Lunatic, Kalahari Oyster Cult] Gesloten Cirkel - I Live In The Midwest [I Live In The Midwest EP, Selvamancer] Human Rebellion - Alien Radio [Alien Radio, Science Cult] Human Rebellion - Light and Shadow [Light and Shadow, LDI] Human Space Machine - Cell [VA - Chakravyuh, Qilla] Human Space Machine - Searching (Original)[Searching EP, De Lichting] Imogen - Summer Kiss [Metanoia, Tresor] Ivy Lab - N.V.T. 01 [Mild Snake, Sneaker Social Club] Jensen Interceptor & Assembler Code - Direct Drive [Jensen & Friends, International Chrome] JK Flesh - ECM ONE THREE [Echo Chamber Music 01, Avalanche] K.O.P. 32 - Sined [VA - Chakravyuh, Qilla] Kalumet - Kronosphere (Original Mix)[Kronosphere, Oslated] Kangding Ray - Etos [Zero, ara] Konduku - Ebedi [Ebedi, Nous'klaer Audio] Lawrence - Blue Moon (Tobias. Remix)[Epiphany Remixes, Giegling] Len Faki - Friedrichshain Funk (Polygonia Remix)[Fusion Remixes, Figure] Len Faki - Shri Yantra (Luke Slater Deep Heat Remix)[Fusion Remixes, Figure] Len Faki - Tor 8 (rRoxymore Remix)[Fusion Remixes, Figure] Maara - Giving Me Ecstasy [Drama On, Punctuality] Mist Gasp - Fractal Resonance [Faith & Fate, Nachtstrom Schallplatten] Mist Gasp - Vital Signs [Faith & Fate, Nachtstrom Schallplatten] Moisk - 13th Floor [VA - Chakravyuh, Qilla] Neel - Riflesso [Movimento, Spazio Disponibile] Neel - Visione [Movimento, Spazio Disponibile] Nene H - The Rise of Monsters [ISSA SCAM, Live From Earth] Nesa Azadikhah - Reverie (Polygonia'S Fantasme Mix)[Tension, Paryìa] Nesa Azadikhah - Wanderer's Path [Tension, Paryìa] Obscure Shape - Children of Men [ZUKUNFT, Planet X] Om Unit - Entity [Fragments, Self-Released] Or:la - Fired Up [Trusting Theta, fabric Originals] Orlando Voorn - Tech IQ [No Cellphones, Kompakt] Oscar Mulero - A Hundred Baby Spiders Came Out [Have You Ever Retired A Human By Mistake?, Warm Up] Oscar Mulero - The Sweat and The Salt [The Stranger, Token] Oscar Mulero - Viaje Interior [Viaje Interior, Warm Up]
Paranoid London feat. DJ Genesis - Up is Down [Arseholes, Liars, and Electronic Pioneers, Paranoid London] Paranoid London feat. Jennifer Touch - Fields of Fire [Arseholes, Liars, and Electronic Pioneers, Paranoid London] Phase Fatale - Altars [Altars, Bite] Phase Fatale - Introjection [Love Is Destructive, BITE] Phase Fatale - Lament Configuration (Setaoc Mass Remix)[Altars, Bite] Phase Fatale - Magma Driver [Love Is Destructive, BITE] Ploy - Eyez On U [They Don't Love It Like We Do, Deaf Test] Polygonia - Shen Wai Shenfa [Da Nao Tian Gong, Midgar] Priori - Sub Lux [Lexica, Kalahari Oyster Cult] re:ni - BURSTTRAP [BeautySick, Timedance] Reeko - Morador De La Oscuridad [El Retorno De Saturno, KR3] Remotif - U-15 [The Elevated Place, Emotional Especial] Schwefelgelb - IO [Trigger, n-PLEX] Schwefelgelb - Open World Game (UFO95 Remix)[Trigger, n-PLEX] Shoal - Howlin [VA - 5 Years of Danza Nativa, Danza Nativa] Terence Fixmer - Shore Break [The Paradox In Me, Novamute] The Exaltics - Sieben (Gesloten Cirkel Remix)[Das Heise Experiment (The Remixes), Solar One Music] The Hacker - No Señor [No Señor, Italo Moderni] Tunik - Nosferatu [Nosferatu, Dekmantel] Univac - H Beat [VA - Xuntanza Vol.III, Fanzine] Viels - Effetto Bilaterale [Pensieri Ricorrenti EP, Mord] Viels - Il Quarto Respiro [Il Quarto Respiro, Semantica] Viels - Lontano da Casa [Il Quarto Respiro, Semantica] Voiski - Romance Mentale [Hanging In The Stars Part 1, Funnuvojere Records] Yage - Sun Risen [The Future Sound of London Presents Pulse Five, De:tuned] Yan Cook - Hydraulic [Hydraulic EP, Planet Rhythm] Yas Reven - WhoO-Oo [HARD20, Hardline] Zenker Brothers - Workhorse [IT065 - Workhorse Supply, Ilian Tape]

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Same Anon, I'm not a big fan of NCT Dream and NCT in general. I'll admit, I think it's just NCT 127 and Dream that are weak links in the boy group machine that SM Entertainment has.
I don't follow NCT Wish at all, so I have no opinion about them and the only group that has some promise is WayV because they have the best discography, but they get ignored too much. If anyone should have a huge following out of all the subgroups, it should be them.
I followed Dream in their early days, because they had some decent songs, but they lost me when they did Hot Sauce and I haven't like much from them since then. Also, they seem to try to have too many similar Shinee and EXO concepts reworked for them a little too much for me and I don't care that they are all in the same company.
That being said, NCT Dream definitely are better dancers, I agree there, which is why I expected the dancing to be more synced and fluid. It was just sloppy to me and I'm not a dancer at all, but seeing EXO dance it so many times, it was just off to me. As many times as I have seen covers of the performance of the song, this is one where it looked off from the beginning and they never recovered. Then I thought maybe it was just the camera angles that made it seem that way. Or maybe they just needed more practice, I don't know.
Are they better singers than EXO? No, which is why, I'm assuming, they arranged it that way and added more rapping, because that's their strong suit compared to EXO. For LMR, I don't think that was the right direction, now with maybe Obsession or Monster they could have got away with that. They tried to adapt it to their style and failed.
Those opinions were the reasons I was thinking I was being a hater, because NCT stans keep trying to act like they can do no wrong ("they did the song justice and better and made their seniors proud" - one Dream fan commented) and while, yes, they have broke records and have a lot more accessible content, I don't think they are a successor of EXO when it comes to talent, concept, and discography.
There's a reason every trainee is still learning and performing Growl and other songs from EXO, even within their own company.
I really wish Dream, in general, had their main vocalists just train more. They aren't bad, but compared to EXO, they are lacking. And I hate to compare them to EXO, but at one time, I think Chanyeol mentioned that they all still see vocal coaches outside the company too when they are preparing to record or perform. You can tell. It seems to me that starting with NCT, at least for the boys, SM Entertainment started leaning into less vocal and more everything else when it comes to being a group. They recovered a bit with WayV, but regressed with Riize. And I think in general, SM Entertainment has top vocalists, but unfortunately, EXO has a whole ass group of top vocalists that kinda blows the other groups out of the water.
Sorry for rambling, just seeing nonsense on EXO v NCT since the performance was posted had me in my feelings about it all.
response to this got a little lengthy so it's going under the cut!
never apologise for rambling it's been a weird year on exoplanet even by their standards 😭😭 but hmmm i think i agree with some of what you said and disagree with some..
for one i agree that dream's very vocally underdeveloped and nct's debut & focus signified a shift in sm's priorities fooor imo the worse. but i honestly wouldn't say wayv's much better off thereabouts--imo the strongest vocal line in nct is 127's (though xj's obviously one of nct's top vocalists alongside dy/jh). i'm also not sure that dream DON'T get vocal training and what pcy said about exo all continuing vocal training is at least a little outdated bc ksoo said this year that he no longer goes to lessons (& imo it shows which is not ideal for a main vocalist 😭)! this is all nitpicking though
i'm honestly really confused by the addition of the rap verse for exactly the reason you said--it doesn't fit lmr! i get that the cute poppy vibe aligns more with dream than something like obsession and they clearly aimed to emphasise their rapline somehow but i don't get... wwhhyyyy... dream can't sing like exo for sure but wayv also can't sing like shinee (no shade those are my close friends wayv) and it's not like they switched up the approach to juliette to like give henyang more time on the mic or something to make up for it they just worked with what they had. & theirs turned out really well!!!!
and you're right i don't think anyone except really delusional dream/czens is arguing that they are in any way exo's successors especially when it comes to legacy 😭😭😭 very few of their songs have succeeded with gp at all and the sales records theyre breaking are more of a combination of a dedicated fandom + an increased emphasis on album sales/charting/etc compared to previous generations than anything else. but many such cases with boy groups
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Skill
"She's down."
The platforms on this side of the Braytech facility were big enough to fight on, but not well. The grate was slick in patches and the rust made it feel fragile.
Freija leapt the gap to the corpse of the Exo. The Eliksni swarming her redirected to Freija, and she hurled her grenade at her landing point, sending the waves of flame at the enemy. She got her barricade up before her heels planted.
One of the Eliksni scurried around to line up a shot and Freija hurled her hammer into their head.
Violet sucked a breath and Freija didn't wait, dashing through her own barricade to get at the servitor, sliding under many spears and taking several shots to the back as she fired her M5 directly into the eye no less than four times, until the core took two shells directly and the machine spun to the ground in pieces.
Freija jumped to get an idea of where she needed to be. Other way. She glanced to make sure she'd land on the platform, let her Light drop her and managed a clumsy perch on the railing.
Two Eliksni rushed at her with spears lifted, and Freija leapt over their heads. The Captain fired their blaster, but they struggled to get ahead of her. Another of the Titan's grenades sent waves of fire under their feet and incinerated two drekhs immediately. The next wave finished the other two. The Captain, horribly burned, roared with rage as they lifted their sabers and charged.
Freija let the fierce swing land, glancing it off her armor and throwing the captain off balance. Freija elbowed them to make it worse and fixed her shotgun at their chest and pulled the trigger.
The first one threw them back and bust through armor and some bone. The second one killed them. The embers crawling on their cloak grew brighter as the massive Eliksni collapsed to their knees, then burst into a whirling cyclone of flame, consuming the body.
Freija stepped into the fire and let the Light dance over her, filling scratches and wounds with spilling white embers that left no mark. Her armor shone with the energy, creating a warm white aura.
Silence fell.
The flames went cold, and the Light of the Titan faded until she looked normal again.
Violet emerged from hiding, knees shaking. "Thank you..." she barely managed. "I'm sorry this is so much trouble."
"Are you kidding? Thanks for the opportunity!" Freija bonked helmets with the baby Titan and patted her back slightly too hard. "That was awesome, though, right?"
Violet's hiding posture opened immediately and she grabbed Freija's arm, hanging off a shoulder. "It was so cool! How'd you land on the railing like that?! I can't believe how many times they shot you and you just ignored it! And Bubbles told me what you did while I was dead!"
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I felt like letting her be a badass, I almost never do
@wolvereaux @annieruok94
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I just learned about the Save One, Drop One game so I'm going to try it out! Here's the video for the Exo edition.
I made some choices I did not expect I would make. I actually think the toughest decisions are between two songs I don't care for lol. The only time I really struggled between two songs I really liked was #60 .
Cream Soda vs. Lotto
Artificial Love vs. The Eve
Private Party vs. Ooh La La La
Butterfly Effect vs. White Noise
Candy (Baekhyun) vs. Bambi (Baekhyun)
Love Shot vs. Tempo
Hurt vs. Baby Don't Cry
Paradise vs. Touch It
Blooming Days (CBX) vs. Hey Mama! (CBX)
One and Only vs. What If..
Monster vs. Obsession
Oasis vs. Runaway
Trauma vs. CInderella
She's Dreaming vs. Fall
Jekyll vs. Going Crazy
Rover (Kai) vs. Mmmh (Kai)
Black Pearl vs. Machine
Unfair vs. The First Snow
Forever vs. Sign
Stronger vs. Lights Out
Call Me Baby vs. Love Me Right
Hear Me Out vs. Boomerang
Gravity vs. Baby You Are
El Dorado vs. Diamond
Promise vs. Cosmic Railway
Mama vs. History
Trouble vs. Damage
Chill vs. Cloud 9
Beautiful vs. Baby
Rose (D.O.) vs. Beautiful Goodbye (Chen)
Electric Kiss vs. Coming Over
Love Fool vs. Tender Love
Can't Bring Me Down vs. Transformer
Been Through vs. Let Me In
Non Stop vs. Heaven
What a Life (SC) vs. 1 Billion Views (SC)
Ya Ya Ya vs. Regret It
Smile on my face vs. Walk on memories
Power vs. Don't Fight the Feeling
Exodus vs. Lady Luck
Stay vs. With You
Ko Ko Bop vs. Growl
Love Again (Baekhyun) vs. Cry For Love (Baekhyun)
24/7 vs. Sweet Lies
Universe vs. Sing For You
Brand New (Xiumin) vs. Hurdle (Suho)
No Makeup vs. Groove
Playboy vs. Thunder
Bad Dream vs. They Never Know
Lightsaber vs. Overdose
Beautiful (Baekhyun) vs. Stay With Me (Chanyeol, Punch)
What U Do? vs. Another Day
For Life vs. Miracles in December
Ka-Ching! (CBX) vs. Horololo (CBX)
Don't Go vs. Lucky
Monodrama (Lay) vs. Curtain (Suho)
Lovin' You Mo vs. Into My World
Peaches (Kai) vs. UN Village (Baekhyun)
Lucky One vs. Dancing King (feat. Yoo Jaesuk)
Just as Usual vs. Day After Day
We Young (SC) vs. Young (Baekhyun, Loco)
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Training battle!
The arena buzzed with soft, electric hums as energy dampeners adjusted to the incoming power surge. Deep within the reinforced dome, two figures stood facing one another beneath the glow of amber simulation lights.
Selah hovered a few feet off the ground, wings partly extended, his black hair flickering faintly with traces of ember heat. His expression held that usual crooked smirk—half challenge, half threat.
Chisk stood opposite him, arms crossed, exo-prosthetics whirring softly. Sparks danced up his gauntlets in lazy arcs, more out of boredom than menace. His hair was tied back today, suit sealed tight.
“You know,” Chisk said, cocking his head, “you could’ve asked before melting the coffee machine...again.”
Selah’s grin widened. “It looked at me funny.”
“Uh huh. Pretty sure it was you who made it scream.”
“Well, that just means it was sentient. Thanks for that, by the way."
Chisk sighed, cracking his knuckles. “Alright, Ember-boy. Let’s burn off that smug attitude.”
Selah’s tail flicked eagerly. “Ember-boy? Think you’re ready to step up from training wheels, Sparkplug?”
The simulation lights flared red.
“3… 2… 1… FIGHT!”
Selah launched first, trailing heat and smoke. His wings cut the air like blades, and a cluster of molten orbs ignited in his palm. With a whip of his arm, he sent them hurling toward Chisk in a staggered formation—left, right, center.
Chisk reacted instantly, electricity bursting from his palms in a forked net. The orbs hissed and vanished into harmless sparks as the net dispersed them mid-flight. He shot forward with magnetic propulsion, boots slamming into the floor with reinforced grip, and his gauntlet-wrapped fist surged forward.
Selah dipped low, twisting in midair, tail curling beneath Chisk’s legs to trip him. Chisk caught the motion, flipped over the sweep, and landed in a crouch. His exo-suit sparked as he kicked upward, jabbing with a short, focused shockburst that nicked Selah’s side.
“Not bad,” Selah muttered, steam rolling from the wound as it sealed almost instantly. “Let’s see you dodge this.”
Selah flared his wings and dropped like a comet. His fist slammed into the ground just as Chisk leapt back, too slow. A hellfire shockwave erupted outward, knocking Chisk off his feet. He flipped mid-air, twisting with a grappling cable to yank himself upright again.
"You're heating up," Chisk said, electricity dancing around his shoulders. "But you always peak too early."
Selah’s psionic energy suddenly surged, invisible force tugging at Chisk’s mind. Memories flickered—Sora, crying as a baby, the void of a lost universe. Chisk gritted his teeth, neural implants crackling to life and scrambling the psychic channel. He roared back with a charged blast straight to Selah’s chest, throwing him against the dome wall.
The demon crashed hard but landed on all fours, dragging a claw along the floor as his body began to glow.
“Enough warming up, let's see you grit those teeth,” he growled.
“Agreed,” Chisk muttered, voice low, gauntlet humming louder. The two stood once more, battered, breathing hard, but burning brighter than ever.
Selah’s wings ignited in full blaze, his horns faintly showing through as he entered a controlled demon mode. His claws burned white at the tips.
Chisk’s right arm sparked violently, his Arc Titan Punch fully charged, veins of light running through the prosthetic like glowing circuitry.
They charged at the same time.
Selah soared low, tail trailing behind him like a blazing whip. Chisk dashed across the ground, every step pulsing with kinetic energy. In the center of the arena, hellfire met lightning in a devastating, bone-rattling collision.
There was no scream, just impact.
A dome-wide shockwave pulsed out from the center, shattering parts of the simulated floor, crashing light displays, and leaving static haze across the walls.
When the dust cleared, both bodies were slumped against opposite ends of the arena.
Selah lay on his back, smoke curling from his chest. His wings were gone, burned out. His tail flicked once, then stilled.
Chisk sat propped against a cracked wall, gauntlet scorched and fried. His chest rose and fell, slowly... then stopped.
The arena lights flashed red.
“D O U B L E K . O .”
A split-second later, both fighters shimmered—disintegrated into light, then reformed at their starting positions.
Selah blinked, rolling his neck. “Oof.”
Chisk shook out his arm, testing the circuitry. “I think I fried a neural node.”
“That was fun.” Selah grinned, fangs showing. “Wanna go again?”
Chisk smirked. “After you buy me a new coffee machine.”
"...Loser pays."
"I'll take that as a 'yes'."
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Experimentel / Glitchy by The Vinyl Digest https://ift.tt/wic72ES This playlist captures the fragmented beauty of digital collapse. Experimentell Glitchy threads together rhythmic chaos and melodic distortion, drawing from glitchcore, deconstructed club, abstract bass, and synthetic pop mutations. It oscillates between disorientation and propulsion — a place where Jlin's polyrhythmic intensity collides with Arca’s shapeshifting intimacy, and Iglooghost’s maximalist world-building dissolves into Caterina Barbieri’s modular dream states. Tracks like Tidal Memory Exo and Bubbling Forever vibrate with anarchic playfulness, while Skee Mask and Slikback provide kinetic anchors for a dance floor that doesn’t quite exist in this dimension. Classic cuts from Autechre and Ryoji Ikeda act as ghost signals in the machine — whispering from past experiments that still glitch through today’s circuitry. Designed for late-night walks, conceptual DJ sets, or sonic introspection, this is music that thinks and moves — often at the same time, often in opposite directions. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eFIiRx81t4
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Global Beats: Unveiling the Richness of International Music
K-Pop, a genre that emerged from South Korea, has transformed into a global powerhouse, influencing not just music but also fashion, dance, and pop culture. Bands like BTS, EXO, and TWICE have garnered immense international followings, their music videos racking up billions of views on platforms like YouTube. The allure of K-Pop lies in its ability to blend catchy pop tunes with spectacular visual elements and high-energy choreography. What truly sets K-Pop apart is its production values and the idols’ commitment to perfection, which is vividly illustrated in this deep dive into the top K-pop bands.
Coke Studio: Bridging Traditional and Modern Sounds
Coke Studio, initially launched in Pakistan, represents a significant cultural phenomenon that has now spread to other countries, including India and the Middle East. This platform showcases a mix of musical influences, blending traditional regional music with contemporary genres to create a unique auditory experience. Artists from various musical backgrounds come together to collaborate, producing sounds that are both innovative and deeply rooted in cultural heritage. For anyone curious about this innovative music project and its impact, more information is available on what is Coke Studio.
The Narrative Power of Hip-Hop Lyrics
In the world of hip-hop, lyrics are not just words; they are the heartbeat of the songs, conveying stories, struggles, and triumphs. "Rap Devil" by Machine Gun Kelly is a prime example, known for its bold confrontation with rap legend Eminem. The track is a testament to the raw and competitive nature of rap, where lyrics serve as both art and ammunition. The song has stirred significant attention and debate within the hip-hop community, highlighting the intense personal and artistic rivalries that often drive the genre forward. To understand the depth and impact of these lyrics, one can examine the rap devil lyrics.
Lee Jong Hyun: A Multifaceted Talent
Lee Jong Hyun, a prominent figure in the Korean entertainment industry, has made his mark not only as a musician with the band CNBLUE but also as an actor. His ability to seamlessly transition between music and acting showcases his versatility and dedication to the arts. Jong Hyun has contributed significantly to the popularity of K-Pop across Asia, and his work continues to inspire many in both industries. For those interested in his career and achievements, a detailed profile can be explored here: Lee Jong Hyun.
Chief Keef and the Chicago Drill Movement
Chief Keef is not just another rapper; he is a pivotal figure in the Chicago drill music scene, which is characterized by its gritty lyrical content and stark beats. His music reflects the tough realities of street life, providing a voice to experiences that are often overlooked or misunderstood in mainstream media. Keef’s style and influence have helped shape the sound and direction of hip-hop in Chicago and beyond, making him a crucial figure in the evolution of the genre. His contributions and the evolution of his style can be studied further in this detailed exploration: Chief Keef.
Conclusion
The international music scene offers a rich tapestry of sounds and stories, from the polished performances of K-Pop bands to the raw, visceral narratives of Chicago drill. Each genre and artist brings a unique flavor to the global music table, enriching our understanding of cultural diversity through the universal language of music. Whether it is the collaborative fusions of Coke Studio, the competitive lyrics of hip-hop, or the cross-industry talents of artists like Lee Jong Hyun, music continues to be a powerful medium for expression and connection across borders.
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K-pop Best Idols Who Are Breaking Records in 2024

K-pop has taken the world by storm, and 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the industry’s top idols! From smashing music charts to dominating social media, K-pop idols are not just stars — they’re global phenomena. In this blog, we’ll be diving into the incredible journeys of some of the best K-pop idols who are breaking records this year. Plus, we’ll take a look at their iconic merch that every fan is rushing to grab. Let’s get into it!
Jimin (BTS): The Solo Superstar Shining Bright
If there’s one K-pop idol who has been absolutely unstoppable, it’s Jimin from BTS. While BTS has always been a powerhouse, 2024 has been a special year for Jimin as he continues to break records as a solo artist. His album FACE hit the top of charts worldwide, and he became the first K-pop soloist to top the Billboard Hot 100 with his single “Like Crazy.”
Journey: Jimin’s journey from a trainee to one of the most influential figures in K-pop is a story of dedication and passion. Starting out in a dance academy, he later joined BigHit Entertainment (now HYBE), where he quickly became known for his stunning vocals and dance skills. As part of BTS, Jimin has been breaking records for nearly a decade, and his solo ventures only add to his already massive legacy.
Merch: Jimin’s merch is always a hit! His photocard sets, lightsticks, and exclusive BTS collaborations are some of the most sought-after items. Fans flock to get their hands on his merch, especially his limited-edition photo books and fashion collaborations. If you haven’t snagged a Jimin hoodie or a BTS lightstick, now’s the time to grab one!
Lisa (BLACKPINK): The Queen of Global Stardom

When it comes to breaking records, Lisa from BLACKPINK is no stranger to making history. In 2024, she’s still setting the stage on fire, both as a member of BLACKPINK and as a solo artist. Lisa’s solo debut track “LALISA” became the fastest solo K-pop music video to reach 100 million views on YouTube, and she continues to top the charts with her solo projects.
Journey: From her humble beginnings in Thailand, Lisa’s dream of becoming a K-pop star came true when she was the first non-Korean trainee to join YG Entertainment. As a BLACKPINK member, she has earned global recognition for her sharp rap skills and impeccable stage presence. As a solo artist, she’s expanded her reach even further, becoming a fashion icon and brand ambassador for top global labels.
Merch: Lisa’s fashion sense is reflected in her merch, which is as chic as it is collectible. Fans love her exclusive album editions, photocard sets, and the ever-popular BLACKPINK lightstick. Her collaborations with high-end brands have also led to some jaw-dropping merch, including limited-edition clothing and accessories that fans can’t get enough of!
Kai (EXO): The Dance King Steals the Spotlight

Known as the “dance machine” of EXO, Kai is another idol making huge waves in 2024. His solo projects, including his album Peaches, have been met with rave reviews, and his performances continue to captivate fans around the world. He recently broke records with his dazzling choreography and powerful stage presence, setting new standards for K-pop idols.
Journey: From his EXO debut in 2012, Kai has been one of the most charismatic idols in the K-pop industry. His journey has been filled with success, from EXO’s worldwide impact to his solo work, where he showcases his love for dance and fashion. Whether it’s his bold moves on stage or his unique style, Kai’s influence continues to grow.
Merch: Kai’s merch is all about sleek fashion and artistry. Fans love his photobook collections, special edition albums, and EXO-related goodies. His exclusive apparel and accessories have also been a hit, especially among fans who want to channel his iconic fashion style. If you’re a fan, you can’t go wrong with a Kai lightstick or stylish EXO hoodie!
Karina (AESPA): Virtual Meets Reality in Record-Breaking Fashion

The virtual girl group AESPA has been a trendsetter in the K-pop world, and Karina, as the leader, has been at the forefront of their record-breaking success. AESPA’s innovative concept, blending virtual avatars with real-life performances, has captured global attention. In 2024, the group set new records with their latest album, My World, and their impressive digital impact.
Journey: Karina’s journey from a trainee to a leader of one of the most innovative groups in K-pop has been nothing short of exciting. As part of AESPA, Karina has helped redefine what it means to be a K-pop idol in the digital age, combining cutting-edge technology with classic K-pop performances.
Merch: Karina’s merch has a futuristic edge to it, with a lot of AESPA’s items featuring virtual themes and avatars. Fans go wild for their limited edition photobooks, keychains, and, of course, the AESPA lightstick, which features stunning graphics and colors. Her fashion collaborations also produce merch that blends futuristic aesthetics with everyday style, giving fans something truly unique.
Suga (BTS): The Multi-Talented Producer and Rapper
While Jimin’s been making solo waves, Suga (aka Agust D) is also shining brightly in 2024 with his solo work and collaborations. His album D-Day has been a major success, and his production skills continue to shape the future of K-pop and beyond.
Journey: Suga’s rise from a trainee with big dreams to becoming one of the most respected producers in the industry is nothing short of inspiring. His solo work as Agust D showcases his raw talent for rapping, songwriting, and producing, while his work with BTS continues to set the bar for what K-pop can achieve globally.
Merch: Suga’s merch has a laid-back, cool vibe, reflecting his artistic personality. Fans love his solo album merch, including limited-edition items like photo cards, posters, and albums. His unique collaborations with various brands and his personal touch on merchandise also make his items super special and highly coveted!
The K-pop scene is thriving in 2024, with idols like Jimin, Lisa, Kai, Karina, and Suga leading the way. Their journeys to global superstardom are inspiring, and the official merchandise is a must-have for fans! I’m particularly excited about Jimin’s new merch from his solo album and Lisa’s fashion collaborations.
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Premise - Dancing On My Own by Robyn
Main character - What's It Gonnna Be by Shura
Main Conflict - Steal The Show by SHAUN and Jeff Satur
Vibes - หมื่นล้านคำ (Marry Me) by Slot Machine
Ending - Exo-Politics by Muse
music (fanfiction) writing challenge!!
use your music taste to write a fanfiction or any story in this challenge!
first open your music app of choice and make sure your playlist is on shuffle -- then the first 5 songs that pop up will determine your:
Premise -- What your story is going to be about in the first place. What is going to be the main "selling point" of the story that sets it apart from the rest.
Main character -- Your main character's personality or inner struggle.
Main conflict -- The main conflict that drives your story and becomes an obstacle for your main character.
Vibes -- Is this going to be a light-hearted story? Angsty? Romantic? Whatever matches the vibe of the song.
Ending -- How this story is going to end.
yes, this is very vague, but that is the point! this can give you some ideas of what to write while also leaving plenty of room to be creative. feel free to switch up what songs represent what or even shuffle them a couple more times!
#this is gonna be a challenge#but I'm tired of my WIP and I need something else to think about#fanfiction#creative writing#music writing
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Have finished 5 out of 6 eps of "Made in Korea" show about Dear Alice.
British are as foreign to me as Koreans. Actually, I can relate to the latter easier. I do watch British tv-series, but rarely. As such, the members of the group were a big contrast to what I got used to after years of k-pop.
The biggest struggle for everyone, the boys and the SM team, was to beat out self-importance out of the members, and make them into one group. The Evil queen used different "bring dow to Earth" tactics to remind them they are lacking in everything. You think people will pay for your performance with this level? You are winded after 2 choreo routines, how do you expect to hold a concert, will you tell the audience to come home after one song? You can't cry or be angry everytime you make a mistake, you are not a baby anymore. And so on.
Funny thing, although she didn't praise the boys often, she was still very polite talking to them. None of that harshness and verbal abuse we can see on idol-survival shows. The boys were treated with care, and still broke down all the time due to lack of positive reinforcement. Instead of "I can fail and not get into the group" it was "they don't want me here".
I really expected some SM artists to talk to them, but they only got a cheering message from their crush aespa as a treat. I would like to look at their faces after Johhny tells him about his 8 years of training, not getting into Exo, not getting into 127, and how long it took for the unit to become famous, heh. Or for them to sit at a dance practice.
Everyone, even those who did sports, had problems with stamina. Neos look gaunt, but at their level of idolship and 2-3 hour concerts they are performance machines. (It is nutririon, as mentioned in the docu, but it is also about the developed capillary system that supplies all tissues with oxygen, the number of myrochondria in cells that produce energy, the correct breathing methods, etc)
As of now, it is hard to believe DA will last more than 3-5 years. The members have become close, but they are still pretty individualistic, with egos.
It is easy to see why they were chosen, though. Less attention on skills and more focus on star-quality, looks and charm.
I also had a thought that k-pop busy choreo may not be as weird for a non-k-pop group today. People like TikTok and dance challenges, afterall. It's less about god-like stars and more about cozy influencers and parasocial friendship/crush.
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i have. a lot of guardians. lemme just....
luke: guy would take one look at future!him dancing off the edge of a cliff listening to Queen and go "ohhhhhh so THATS what my adhd is like unmedicated." (and he would then join in the dancing, forcing future!luke to stop dancing to prevent the not-so-immortal!luke from also dancing off a cliff). theyd get along well, and he'd probably admire who he becomes.
nikon: pre-risen!nikon was, hysterically, kind of a fuckboy frat dude. but like, one of endearing kinds, yknow? total jock. stands to reason he'd think it's BALLER that after he dies he comes back as this total badass who (technically) dodged death not once but TWICE, and also now leads an ENTIRE TEAM OF BADASSES, DUDE. (guardian!nik, otoh, would be begging for an ogre to reduce him to paste until this cringe-y nightmare of a mirror image is gone)
kel: please this would be a despair feedback loop. if it's not pre-risen!kel experiencing raw unfiltered horror at the knowledge he, with all his top-class soldier abilities, fails to save his wife and daughter in the collapse, then its risen!kel re-experiencing the all-consuming self-loathing and guilt of having failed to do so from the reminder literally staring him in the face. pre-risen!kel would loath risen!kel, to boot--kel is a mess of repressed emotions and stoic self-control, and his past self wouldnt be able to understand how he can be so aloof. (nvm the fact he's so reserved specifically bc otherwise his emotions eat him alive from the inside.)
gil-23: error 404 does not compute. on either end of the spectrum. pre!exo gil would refuse to believe against all evidence staring him in the face that he would ever become this...machine thing. willingly or unwillingly. (and gil-23 has been through so many resets and is so old and divorced from not only the gil that came before being risen but also the pre-exo gil that he could not fathom them being the same person bc he hardly considers himself a 'person' anymore)
nyx-14: ARTSY TYPES UNITE. pre-exo nyx is an adventurous photographer and risen!nyx remains an adventurer at heart. once past the "wait, im a ROBOT now?!" hurdle (followed immediately by "AWESOME"), they'd get along like white on rice and would probably become prankster menaces to the rest of fireteam ward.
roland: much like kel, just with less despair and a metric fuckton more rage and hate. pre-risen!roland was actually a sweetheart and well-liked by most people in his social circles--fast forward, and now he's become a bitter, cynical, abrasive social recluse (reluctantly being drawn out of his shell aside). they would fucking detest one another for exact opposite reasons. (ironically, this would reveal that pre-risen!roland has the same temperament at his core, and is simply much more well-adjusted in contrast)
ash: pre-risen!ash is such a sweet girl who would be HORRIFIED at the vicious little violence-happy spitfire she's been resurrected into.
finn: once a gender-dysphoric tomboy suffering through college trying to explain their eagerness for bulking up as "purely self-defence", now a 6ft butch enby titan capable of clearing entire fields of enemies in the span of a single fist of havok. past and future finn would be chilling over some beers easy.
adebole: pompous asshole then, pompous asshole now. ironically, risen!adebole would consider pre-risen!adebole an absolute aggravating embarassment he'd avoid being around at all costs despite having the exact same temperament and interests.
darin-8: he has a bar to run. bring him a philosophical question like this and he'll ask how many drinks he has to offer you on the house for you to not bother him with this shit again. he was an utter bastard before becoming an exo and wound up killing himself in a Despair Event Horizon before then being risen, and he doesnt like thinking about Any Of That before taking into consideration being taken off active duty after his ghost's death. (given the opportunity, darin would beat his past self to a pulp before the man could even form an opinion of his future self.)
discussed this with friends, but thought I'd throw the question at Tumblr folks too!
if your Guardian-pre-being-Risen met themselves as a Lightbearer now, what would they think? would they like or hate that new version of themselves, admire or fear it, etc?
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