GJ

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What's wrong with advertising Zero instead of regular Coke? It's the kind with zero sugar. So if they had to advertise one of the two, what's wrong with going with the one that's 'less bad'?
 

Rahvar

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What's wrong with advertising Zero instead of regular Coke? It's the kind with zero sugar. So if they had to advertise one of the two, what's wrong with going with the one that's 'less bad'?

It's not bad on it's own. But if you view it as a way yo diet, which is more prevalent in English speaking countries as most countries don't call their sugar-free sodas "diet". Then yes, having a group of young girls market it can be seen as questionable for sure
 
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It's not bad on it's own. But if you view it as a way yo diet, which is more prevalent in English speaking countries as most countries don't call their sugar-free sodas "diet". Then yes, having a group of young girls market it can be seen as questionable for sure
Yeah, I view it as something you drink when you're on a diet. Not sure how it's viewed over there. But I would've preferred to see them marketing the "bad" stuff.

Anyway, after listening some more, the song is low-key great. Even the chorus kinda works cause the production.

Also it's funny that no matter how much money they make, they're still using that bunny for album art. I can hear the meeting now: Creative Director: "Just give the damn bunny a can of coke and change the theme to red. We got checks to cash."
 
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Where are things with Haseul, Yeojin and Vivi? Was under the impression Vivi had some complexity stemming from her deal as a foreign member.

And initially things were unclear with Haseul as well, so I had hoped she wouldn't pull a Lovelz BabySoul by remaining the only "loyal soldier" when pretty much everyone else has left the agency/label.

Granted I haven't followed the overall Loona dispute in a while, so I'm very out of date.

Odd Eye Circle is great, but it would be amazing to have as many of the original lineup together, regardless of whether they sign at different agencies and have to do a cross-label deal to release music as the "full unit"... assuming most of them even want to continue doing that.
 
K-POP ERA Top B-Sides of 2022

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K-POP ERA Top B-Sides of 2022
Yes I know this is very late.

20. DARK (X-file) - (G)-IDLE (CUBE)
19. Starlight - Dreamcatcher (Dreamcatcher Company)
18. In My Dreams - Red Velvet (SM)
17. Rolex - tripleS acid angels from asia (Modhaus)
16. Hard To Love - BLACKPINK (YG)
15. Danny - Lee Chaeyeon (WM)
14. Change - (G)-IDLE (Cube)
13. Dimension - tripleS acid angels from asia (Modhaus)
12. Sour Grapes - LE SSERAFIM (Source/HYBE)
11. Anywhere But Home - Seulgi (SM)


10. Can't Control Myself - Taeyeon (SM)
9. Basics - TWICE (JYP)
8. L.I.E.C - MAMAMOO (RBW)
7. Love Countdown (feat. Wonstein) - Nayeon (JYP)
6. My Bag - (G)I-DLE (Cube)
5. Blue Flame - LE SSERAFIM (Source/HYBE)
4. Impurities - LE SSERAFIM (Source/HYBE)
3. MVSK - Kep1er (Wake One, Swing)
2. Illusion - aespa (SM)
1. Young Luv - STAYC (High Up)


View: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wSJtmjqM7dUHfvchJaA5o?si=e9b1b64a01ce4242

Interesting statistics:
- LE SSERAFIM and (G)-IDLE takes majority of the B-Side charts with 3 songs each/20.
- SM ultimately wins with 4 songs/20.
- It is a female sweep. No male B-Sides ranked in.
- (G)-IDLE, Dreamcatcher, Seulgi, MAMAMOO and tripleS AAA rank in here but aren't ranked in the Top 20.
 
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Favi

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I probably like the top 20 b-sides more than the top 20 lead singles this time. Though that's usually the case...
 

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Gave IVE's Kitsch another chance to see if I like it and I just came away annoyed. The song's got a good vibe, we're cruising along just fine, we got some good momentum in the pre-chorus and then the song just takes a hard left turn and crashes into a ditch with that chorus. What a shame.
 

Shizuka

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Gave IVE's Kitsch another chance to see if I like it and I just came away annoyed. The song's got a good vibe, we're cruising along just fine, we got some good momentum in the pre-chorus and then the song just takes a hard left turn and crashes into a ditch with that chorus. What a shame.

I like NewJeans Coca Cola chorus better.
 

GJ

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I do love Kitsch (does kitsch mean anything by the way?), but it in no way compares to Love dive or After like.

It means something that is garish, but still kind of appealing. A lot of designs from the 60s and 70s would be kitsch.

This. It's like the ugly 'luxurious' furniture at your aunt's house, paintings with gold frames etc. The title of the track was originally 90's Bitch according to the songwriter, but... yeah... I'm surprised they kept the 90's part, though. Were any of them even born in the 90's?


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View: https://twitter.com/jypetwice_japan/status/1643569182401871872?s=46&t=m07bbPzi6WZ2KoCFpH7dLA
 
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Jisoo Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

Jisoo takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about herself. What is Jisoo's favorite Blackpink song? Can J...


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JISOO - ‘꽃(FLOWER)’ DANCE PERFORMANCE VIDEO

#JISOO #지수 #BLACKPINK #블랙핑크 #FIRSTSINGLEALBUM #ME #TITLE #꽃 #FLOWER #DANCE_PERFORMANCE_VIDEO #YG

I expect an announcement after Coachella. That also means a renewal happened.


View: https://twitter.com/BBU_BLACKPINK/status/1643916819693182976?t=JgBMmPAm952Fxip0zdtZkQ&s=19
 

Grzi

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Yeah, the Jisoo song really grew on me, can't stop listening to it.
It's great, the video is cool as well. She never really stood out to me in BP but this is better than all other solo releases from the group.

I also don't get the Sunmi comparisons, can't recall a single song of hers that's similar to this one.

But yeah, most kpop songs I only like to check out and analyze (and marvel at) the production side of things, but this is one of those I will listen to regularly, which is something I didn't exoect.
 

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Jisoo songs are aight, not bad. Might be an occasional listen for me. The bside song is definitely better than Flower, however.

New Jeans Zero was awful, that chorus felt like it was trying to hypnotize me into buying coke. How was that even greenlit? I'm just bummed I haven't been able to enjoy anything they've put out since Attention/Hype Boy, that was a really strong start and nothing since have lived up to either of those songs.

Apink delivers, as they have always done. BEP wasnt in the production credits in the tracklist, so I was worried about how it may turn out, but they stuck the landing. It's a bop. Also Eunji sounds amazing. The mini album is decent too.

This. It's like the ugly 'luxurious' furniture at your aunt's house, paintings with gold frames etc. The title of the track was originally 90's Bitch according to the songwriter, but... yeah... I'm surprised they kept the 90's part, though. Were any of them even born in the 90's?
They actually replaced 90's with 19's kitsch in the lyrics, for what it's worth (still strange tho).
 

SilentMike03

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Her delivery on the last line before the instrumental chorus section begins hit me as being very Sunmi. Also the choreo feels very Sunmi-like.

I'm liking Flower more, but All Eyes on Me is a banger. I've liked all the BP solo stuff except for Lisa's.
 

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LEE CHAE YEON(이채연)_2nd Mini Album [Over The Moon] Highlight Medley

이채연 (LEE CHAE YEON)2nd Mini Album [Over The Moon]Highlight Medley 🎬🎶2023.04.12 6PM (KST)#이채연 #LEECHAEYEON #OverTheMoon


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYcT3H5zgmE
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Kep1er 케플러 | ‘Giddy' M/V Teaser #2

Kep1er 케플러 | ‘Giddy' M/V Teaser #2★Album Release 2023.04.10.18:00#Kep1er #케플러 #Giddy


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09y2wScROiw
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IVE 아이브 'I AM' Teaser

STARSHIP SQUARE (Domestic) : https://bit.ly/3HtQ7GFSTARSHIP SQUARE (Global) : https://bit.ly/3JWPxm0IVE US EXCLUSIVE STORE : https://shop.ive-starship.com/ ...


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEA72lTocr4
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KARD - Without You _ M/V TEASER

KARD 3rd Digital Single 'Without You'M/V TEASER#KARD #카드#WithoutYou#BM #JSEPH #SOMIN #JIWOO#비엠 #제이셉 #전소민 #전지우== Official KARD ==♣ Official Site : http://dspm...


Bunch of new stuff coming out. Will this be the first Kep1er song I like? Time will tell.
 

Shizuka

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LEE CHAE YEON(이채연)_2nd Mini Album [Over The Moon] Highlight Medley

이채연 (LEE CHAE YEON)2nd Mini Album [Over The Moon]Highlight Medley 🎬🎶2023.04.12 6PM (KST)#이채연 #LEECHAEYEON #OverTheMoon


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYcT3H5zgmE
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Kep1er 케플러 | ‘Giddy' M/V Teaser #2

Kep1er 케플러 | ‘Giddy' M/V Teaser #2★Album Release 2023.04.10.18:00#Kep1er #케플러 #Giddy


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09y2wScROiw
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IVE 아이브 'I AM' Teaser

STARSHIP SQUARE (Domestic) : https://bit.ly/3HtQ7GFSTARSHIP SQUARE (Global) : https://bit.ly/3JWPxm0IVE US EXCLUSIVE STORE : https://shop.ive-starship.com/ ...


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEA72lTocr4
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KARD - Without You _ M/V TEASER

KARD 3rd Digital Single 'Without You'M/V TEASER#KARD #카드#WithoutYou#BM #JSEPH #SOMIN #JIWOO#비엠 #제이셉 #전소민 #전지우== Official KARD ==♣ Official Site : http://dspm...


Bunch of new stuff coming out. Will this be the first Kep1er song I like? Time will tell.


Pretty excited for Chaeyeon's album after that highlight medley, I wasn't a huge fan of her first EP.

Also, you should listen to Kep1er's MVSK b-side. It's 2022's best b-side and the only concept that would be worth sticking to for the group, but Wake One doesn't know what to do with the group and keep changing concepts.
 

Shizuka

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Shizuka

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If we have in the A-tier groups like NewJeans, aespa, Lesserafim, IVE and (G)I-DLE, Wake One firmly puts Kep1er in the B-tier with yet another underwhelming release with no firm concept for the group.

Even groups with less sales like Billlie manage to release much better songs, music videos and interesting concepts. I don't think there's any hope left for a temporary group like Kep1er, that's already halfway through their contract, facing much fiercer competition.
 

SilentMike03

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I mostly liked those highlight bits from IVE (aside from Kitsch obviously), so here's hoping it turns out okay.

Giddy is another Kep1er song that does nothing for me. It does a hard tone change after the first chorus and a soft tone after the last chorus and I just don't know what the song wants to be. Oh well.

Finally I know that they've said that Artemis isn't the group name for the ex-Loona members, but honestly, I really like it and think they should.