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┈─ 𖧷 A DOLL’S FIRST MISTAKE, OH-SO FRAGILE ﹕ NAIYANA’S FIRST HEARTBREAK. set pre-debut. genre, angst. ( you can find me, right ? you can find me .. right ? ) featuring cracks in pseudo motherhood, themes of homophobia, and disappearances.
wide-eyed and afraid, naiyana is twelve when she first enters the jeong mansion. stark white, fluorescent pearl, soft creams. she’s almost hesitant to touch, scared to run her hands over silk curtains and velvet cushions lest they crumble underneath her feather light touch. like a mouse caught before slit eyes, the young girl jumped at every sound—foreign to her ears used to heavy silence and a gaping hole she knew someone had left but could never find the courage to open her mouth to ask. but it was never her fault, she was always reassured, treasured moments where her father would card his fingers through her hair with a reverence she’d always thought held both fear and awe. like she was a creature he was both proud and horrified of.
in the jeong mansion, she’d soon learn, there were rules. bow when you greet your elders. say good morning when you pass her, good night when exhaustion begins to gnaw at your senses. get ready for school with the perfectly tailored uniform already hanging on your closet door, but leave your hair alone until the miss—until jiho joined you and brushed your hair herself. just routine, she’d remind her every morning with a smile, and she would smile back perfectly just as she’d expect. routine was good. routine ensured progress, which in turn ensured stability. naiyana liked stability, so she worked her damndest to perfect her routine.
don’t wince when she brushed a little too hard. pretend not to hear the whispers of a daughter once lost, just like she was. she was here now. she was perfect.
at school, she meets ████, and her world alights in colors she’d never thought imaginable. long black hair almost onyx colored in some lighting, soft skin, pink lips that curved in a smile she couldn’t forget even if she tried her hardest. the gentleness ████ held her with left the now fifteen year old spiraling into a series of confusion and want, embarrassingly so, pertinent enough to hide shaking hands behind her back. her laugh, her touch, the echo of her voice. smitten. terribly so.
routine slips through her fingers like rainwater, rushing downwards with vigor. rumpled uniforms hastily thrown on to beat her to the bus stop, sock sliding down one leg, shirt half tucked. ████ would only laugh, unaware of naiyana’s poor heart beating, bursting to life as she crouched down to pull her sock up, as she drew impossibly close to straighten her collar and tuck her shirt back in. gentle, her touch fleeting, gone just as quick as it would make an appearance. it should have been an omen of sorts and yet it lit her skin up aflame, breath stuck in her throat as ████ lifted her fingers to brush wayward strands of her hair away from her face.
routine crashes and burns as naiyana falls head first into what she thinks might be love. how could this be love? she half-listens to the girls that surround her gush about their own fleeting crushes, hopping from one nameless boy to the next as soon as the one prior loses his aura of cool or mystique. how could this be love when the thought of ████ makes her want to light her very soul on fire with the knowledge that she would burn with her in tandem? that when she leans into her for too long, when her fingers brush hers when they walk side by side, when she so much as looks at her for a second too long, naiyana feels the very center of the universe blossom in her chest? how could that be love when she’s here bursting to the brim with want?
her first kiss is underneath a bus stop in the rain, sharing an umbrella and giggles and shrieks as cold water soaks into their short-sleeved shirts. wet hair plastered to her face and socks drenched wet and ████ has never looked more beautiful to her than now, stopping right in her tracks to tremble with a vigor the other girl foolishly mistakes as cold. concern flits over her features in a way that makes her heart trip and stumble, gasping wetly as wet fingertips gently run over her cheeks.
naiyana holds the umbrella when ████ kisses her, her palms warm against her face despite the chilled wind, and she thinks the world could end right then and there and she would die happy. she’s foolish when she asks for another, begs for a third, and promptly forgets about her surroundings until the telltale sound of a horn startles them apart with shy laughter and hastened running to catch a missed bus.
routine is promptly disregarded, waking up hours before the miss—jiho—does, out of the door before the older woman can even utter a good morning. naiyana wakes up with tiny braids in her hair and kisses long seeped into flushed cheeks, and forgets where she is for too long. forgets the house she’s living in, whose roof she rests her head under.
they get caught tangled in each other's arms in her garden, flower crowns in each other’s hair. jiho screams, curses ████, yanks her off their picnic blanket and back into the house before naiyana can utter a single word. she’s disheveled, a mess and a half of frazzled nerves, but she doesn’t care. she follows after them, tears budding in her eyes as her heart thuds in her ears.
she begs on her hands and knees, crying before the wild eyes of the woman who had taken her in. ugly sobs caught in her throat, she begs until her voice runs shot and her tear tracks seem to be permanently etched into her face. all she receives is a prim once over and an order to return to her room. the last time she sees ████ is when she risks a terrified glance over her shoulder, meeting the girl’s soft smile before she’s quickly ushered into her room by househelp.
jiho wakes her up now. jiho stands by as she gets ready, red hot shame lighting a fire down her spine when she settles back into her routine, brushing her hair back as if the girl in the mirror before her hasn’t been promptly unraveled. she once tried to ask about ████’s whereabouts, why she hadn’t been seeing her at school, in the halls, by the bus stop. jiho’s reflection had turned chillingly still, pausing with her hairbrush in midair like a marionette. she’d never had the guts to ask again.
she kept her head down, hid her tremors behind the perfectionism this mis—jiho wanted, and smiled when she was smiled at. said her good mornings and good nights, made sure she left the house without a single hair out of place, and tried not to cry when the lights dimmed low. jiho hated when she looked too puffy in the morning.
WEAKNESS WILL LEAD TO ELIMINATION.
SYSTEMIC LIFE is a company founded by kwon minhee in XXXX with the mission to eventually eliminate all humans. kwon believed that the things that made us humans, things like emotions, made us weak. if we eliminated what made us human, that would make us powerful.
SYSTEMIC LIFE would pump out androids left and right, finding immense success in reimbursing society after eliminating the civilians that originally lived there. but with how quickly that they were pumping out these androids, the more susceptible they were to defects. while most defects were minor, like the wrong hair color or something, some were more severe, such as the androids being aware, feeling emotions and pain like a human would.
by the time that the company realized the problem it was too late, too many of them had already been put out into the world. so they began to hunt them down, any trace of emotion or pain, would lead to elimination immediately.
that’s where the GLITCH members come in, all six of them are “defected”. because them being defected makes them a target, it means they are constantly on the run from the officers.
( 🎸 ) promise to get a little better as i get older.
୨୧ : 수빈 — IT'S A WASTE OF TIME / NCT.
KANG SUBIN, also known by his stage name JC or his nickname SEB, is the purely fictional member of the south-korean boy group, NCT, under SM ENTERTAINMENT. JC debuted on July 7th, 2016 with the release of FIRETRUCK as a main vocalist & dancer in units NCT U, NCT 127 and NCT DREAM.
where to find . . . masterlist ( coming soon ! ) . . . tag dump ! . . . penned by amber.
POSTED ON ... JAN. 10TH || BY: ROXBE5EVER
THRASH: YOUR GO-TO SITE FOR BAND NEWS AND GOSSIP!
Roxie Perez sold her Los Angeles home six months ago after the sudden and mysterious disbandment of 'THE HEX PROJECT', the indie-rock duo between her and her twin sister Pheobe, and hasn't been seen or heard from since until now.
TMZ's favorite starlet was always known for making her entrance and that she did on January 10th. Appearing after six months of silence in the most unlikely of places: The Kband Bones and All's Instagram account. Roxie appeared in the group's comeback teaser, announcing to be the group's newest vocalist and lead bassist.
Roxie's fans, foxies, were puzzled by this sudden career move. Later on the group's first live stream as a six-piece, it was clear Roxie's Korean wasn't the best but that she was "working really hard on it" by taking classes and studying with Cherry as the pair seemed very close, sitting by each other and giggling throughout the live.
The group discussed their comeback, how their studio sessions went as six, and their excitement to show Osseites a new side of them. Though fans were a bit thrown off by this announcement, most seemed very supportive of Roxie's addition to the group, especially seeing how well Roxie seemingly got along well with all the members.
Bones and All is set to come back in late January.
[ SPEAK YOUR MIND ! ]
[ #TEARSBEA ] Ugh, Roxie is joining Bones and All? Seriously? After the drama with her sister, I thought she'd just disappear. Now, she's attempting a comeback with a Korean band? Sounds like a desperate attempt for relevance.
[ #ROCKSTARROXY ] Roxie's comeback with Bones and All is like a breath of fresh air. Yeah, the language thing was a bit funny, but who cares? She's clearly putting in the effort to fit in, and the chemistry between her and the band is undeniable. Can't wait to see what they bring to the table in late January! 🎸🤘
[ #HARMONIZED ] Okay, great, but where's Pheobe? Last time I saw her was being chased by TMZ after THP's disbandment...Roxie didn't even mention her once during the live. Can I get an update? Please???
[ #BAEBIBLEND ] Roxie joining Bones and All? Are we supposed to be excited about this? The live stream was a mess, and her attempt to bond with the band felt forced. I don't see how this move is going to benefit anyone. It's like they're trying to revive something that should've stayed in the past 🙄
[ #BONESNCHERRY ] Say what you want, but Roxie joining Bones and All is shaking things up. The livestream had its awkward moments, especially with the language barrier, but you gotta appreciate the effort. Looking forward to the comeback and witnessing this new dynamic unfold. Change is good, right?
[ #FINELINELUKE ] Roxie trying to reinvent herself with Bones and All? Honestly, I'm not buying it. The language struggles on the live stream were cringeworthy, and it feels like she's just trying too hard. Maybe it's time for Roxie to accept that her time in the spotlight has passed.
[ #WEIIIIIIMEEE ] No one is saying it but I will! Jiho looked good as fuck!! I love you pretty boy 😚🫶🏻
𑁍ࠬ NEW GENERATION ﹒ PRE DEBUT SINGLE
NEW GENERATION is a predebut single released by VIXENS. it was released on JANUARY 7, 2024 by FLOWERBANK ENTERTAINMENT. NEW GEN is a look into the members of VIXENS’ lives as new faces in the kpop sphere. following the story of four girls who can’t seem to put their phones down, the accompanying music video showcasing a blurring between the real self and an online personality, pushing the boundaries between what is real and what is not through sweet vocals and disarming shots of friends having fun.
TRACKIST
NEW GENERATION
MUSIC VIDEO
NOTES ABOUT THE ERA
౨ৎ the release had mixed reviews, of course. almost fresh off the coals of sumin’s abrupt leaving, fans were either excited about the single dropping or disregarded the group altogether. majority of the comments were fans fighting amongst themselves about whether or not sumin had been forced from the group and if the bullying allegations were even true.
౨ৎ in an unexpected turn of events, sumin herself issued support for the girls in a soon deleted instagram post, applauding the girls for such an amazing song. sumin expressed deep regret for her actions, stating she wished she could go back in time stop herself and her actions. all in all, she wished the girls good luck. fans were not sure whether or not to praise her for supporting the girls even when she nearly cost them their debut or to chalk it up to her banking on the girls’ success.
౨ৎ discourse aside, VIXENS were praised for their melodic vocals and soft sound as they truly did look like a group of friends having fun. praise especially was hailed for MEI and XIÙ’s melodic high notes in towards the end of the song, MISO’s dancing abilities, and HYEJIN’s impressive range — many predicting the quartet would give many prominent girl groups a run for their money.
౨ৎ the music video garnered a startling 1.6 MILLION views within the first 24 hours, shocking not only netizens but the girls themselves. online forums speculated it being from the media surrounding the group, but the girls had no complaints. VIXENS would later release a 30 second video celebrating the success to their social media, further heightening the humility and gratefulness the group had become synonymous with. in a heartwarming caption, the group would thank fans and viewers for sticking with them this far, promising new, better, and greater things in the future.
⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊ STARZIE is a seven-member fictional coed group that debuted on january 7th, 2024, under stellar entertainment. the coed supergroup was formed through the idol survival show "SHOOTING STARS" which premiered in 2023. the show's purpose was to gather currently active idols and put them up against each other in order to form the ultimate coed group featuring the highest-ranked idols.
the supergroup made their debut shortly into the new year with the mini album "mission one: take off" and promoted their title track "crush", as well as other b-sides from the album. their debut was garnered as both a domestic and international success, boosting STARZIE into the super rookie category very quickly despite only just debuting.
with the group being made up of some of the most popular idols from multiple generations, the public has opened their arms to the group while also throwing harsh criticism their way. many fans are excited to see their favorite idols pursue new activities and release different music alongside other highly popular idols, but due to being a coed group, the public has expressed concern over how scandals and rumors are bound to happen.
˖ ࣪ ˚ . group name ⇁ starzie
˖ ࣪ ˚ . fandom name ⇁ starnautz
˖ ࣪ ˚ . fandom color ⇁ #1ad700 #00a0d7
˖ ࣪ ˚ . company ⇁ stellar entertainment
˖ ࣪ ˚ . debut date ⇁ january 7th, 2024
˖ ࣪ ˚ . debut album ⇁ mission one: take off
˖ ࣪ ˚ . debut song ⇁ crush
˖ ࣪ ˚ . greeting ⇁ "one of a kind! hello, we are starzie!”
⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊ MEET THE STARZ!
*ੈ✩‧₊˚ YOO DOAH, professionally known as DOAH, was born in 1997 in seoul, south korea. being the daughter of a popular musical actress, doah was thrust into vocal and dance lessons at a young age. having studied at a prestigious arts academy in california throughout her childhood and adolescence, doah returned to seoul at the age of eighteen in hopes of pursuing her dreams of being an idol. initially a trainee under monarch media, doah was personally picked from monarch’s group of trainees to debut instead in their sibling company, catchfly creative, first girl group, girl thing. as part of girl thing’s pre-debut project, doah made her solo debut on june 1st, 2018 with the title track “love u”. she is the main vocalist, lead dancer, and face of girl thing and is the most popular member with the most extensive solo discography out of the group.
DOAH was a popular idol while on SHOOTING STARS, being the leader of the totally spies group during the cover challenge, in which the team placed 2nd in the challenge. during the rewind challenge, doah was a member of 1st place team the dream. at the end of the show, doah managed to finish the show in 5th place, making her the second announced member.
˖ ࣪ ˚ . full name ⇁ yoo doah
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthday ⇁ september 29th, 1997
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthplace ⇁ seoul, south korea
˖ ࣪ ˚ . position ⇁ vocalist, dancer
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ranking ⇁ 5th place
˖ ࣪ ˚ . height ⇁ 163cm
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ethnicity ⇁ korean
˖ ࣪ ˚ . nationality ⇁ korean
˖ ࣪ ˚ . faceclaim ⇁ jennie kim
*ੈ✩‧₊˚ LEAH MOON, professionally known as POPPY, was born in 1998 in liverpool, england, but she moved to london when she was three years old. every summer, she traveled to korea over the summer to spend time with her grandparents and cousins in busan. growing up, poppy was always fond of music and dancing, which led to her dream of being a k-pop idol. poppy applied to many agencies such as jyp and cube entertainment, but ultimately made her choice to join big hit entertainment with a friend of hers in 2010. after training for five years, poppy officially debuted as a member of gfriend under source music. after the disbandment of gfriend, she resigned a contract with big hit music and made her solo debut on november 11th, 2021. although many had anticipated it, the whole thing became a total failure, and poppy was put on hiatus.
POPPY held a fluctuating rank while on SHOOTING STARS, but was always dancing within and around the top seven. during the rewind challenge, poppy was a member of 3rd place team elec6ix. in the cover challenge, poppy was a part of wonderland, and they placed 1st overall. at the end of the show, poppy managed to finish the show in 4th place, making her the third announced member.
˖ ࣪ ˚ . full name ⇁ leah yubin moon
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthday ⇁ february 14th, 1998
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthplace ⇁liverpool, england
˖ ࣪ ˚ . position ⇁ vocalist, rapper
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ranking ⇁ 4th place
˖ ࣪ ˚ . height ⇁ 160cm
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ethnicity ⇁ korean
˖ ࣪ ˚ . nationality ⇁ korean-british
˖ ࣪ ˚ . faceclaim ⇁ kim yerim
*ੈ✩‧₊˚ CHLOE LEE, professionally known as CHLOE, was born in 1998 in new york, united states. chloe's career began in 2016 after ranking second on the mnet surivival show 'produce 101', securing herself a spot in the temporary girl group, ioi. once ioi disbanded in 2017, chloe debuted in venus as their main vocalist and lead dancer. alongside her success in venus, chloe would also have a flourishing solo career that began in 2019 with the song "rollercoaster" and has been on the rise ever since. chloe is a renowned vocalist and lyricist in the industry, being one the most credited female songwriters in the kpop industry.
CHLOE started the SHOOTING STARS with a bang, quickly securing a spot as a leader in the first group challenge. she was able to pick her teammates during the rewind challenge and ended up picking wisely as her team, the dream, placed first overall. once again placing high enough to be chosen as a leader, during the cover challenge, chloe was in charge of the last place team the zoo. chloe was up the coveted position of first place in the finale but ultimately placed 2nd, making her the sixth announced member of the group.
˖ ࣪ ˚ . full name ⇁ chloe lee
˖ ࣪ ˚ . korean name ⇁ lee chohee
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthday ⇁ june 17th, 1998
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthplace ⇁ new york, united states
˖ ࣪ ˚ . position ⇁ vocalist, dancer
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ranking ⇁ 2nd place
˖ ࣪ ˚ . height ⇁ 152.4cm
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ethnicity ⇁ korean
˖ ࣪ ˚ . nationality ⇁ american
˖ ࣪ ˚ . faceclaim ⇁ kim sejeong
*ੈ✩‧₊˚ PARK MIKYUNG, professionally known as MIKA, was born in 2001 in gwangju, south korea. after being scouted at her middle school’s talent show, mika auditioned for dsp media and trained for two years before making her debut in april on august 24th, 2015 as the group’s main rapper and main dancer at the young age of 14. she promoted with the group for multiple months before she was announced to be a participant on mnet’s trainee survival show ‘produce 101′. mika made her debut in ioi after finishing the show ranked 5th, and later made her debut in the only subunit of ioi. after the group's disbandment, mika returned to april but quickly announced her departure from both the group and dsp media. signing with angelico entertainment, mika went on to have a successful acting and solo career before debuting in sugar n' spice. mika is considered one of the best producers and lyricists in the industry, going under the pseudonym m.ka.
despite being one of the most popular idols to partake in SHOOTING STARS, MIKA suffered from fluctuating rankings that made her position on debuting unknown. she started off the show strong by being a member of the winning team, the dream, during the rewind challenge. during the next challenge, the cover challenge, mika was instead part of the last place team the zoo. being the first announced member, mika finished the show in 6th place.
˖ ࣪ ˚ . full name ⇁ park mikyung
˖ ࣪ ˚ . english name ⇁ isabella jade park
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthday ⇁ march 26th, 2001
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthplace ⇁ gwangju, south korea
˖ ࣪ ˚ . position ⇁ rapper, dancer, vocalist
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ranking ⇁ 6th place
˖ ࣪ ˚ . height ⇁ 162cm
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ethnicity ⇁ korean
˖ ࣪ ˚ . nationality ⇁ korean
˖ ࣪ ˚ . faceclaim ⇁ yu jimin
*ੈ✩‧₊˚ WANG LILING, professionally known as LILING, was born in 2001 in beijing, china. growing up, she appeared in numerous product commercials in china and was considered a well-known face despite the lack of attention she received from these commercials. liling debuted in august of 2019 with the girl group, hashtag, under the company melody media. when their first mini-album was released, fans suddenly began to favor liling over the other members, gaining her the title of ‘face of the group’. this meant that liling was constantly taking part in solo activities and brand deals. she is currently melody media’s sole representative, despite the rumors of favoritism.
LILING was one of the most popular idols while on SHOOTING STARS, earning her the spot of being the leader of the heart attack group during the rewind challenge, in which the team placed 4th. liling was once again selected as team leader during the cover challenge, where she was in charge of 4th place team timeless. at the end of the show, liling managed to finish the show in 3rd place, making her the fourth announced member. liling was chosen to be starzie's leader after winning multiple challenges and a voting round during their reality show "living with starzie".
˖ ࣪ ˚ . full name ⇁ wang liling
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthday ⇁ july 11th, 2001
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthplace ⇁ beijing, china
˖ ࣪ ˚ . position ⇁ leader, vocalist, dancer
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ranking ⇁ 3rd place
˖ ࣪ ˚ . height ⇁ 160cm
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ethnicity ⇁ chinese
˖ ࣪ ˚ . nationality ⇁ chinese
˖ ࣪ ˚ . faceclaim ⇁ ning yizhuo
*ੈ✩‧₊˚ FINN LEE, professionally known as FINN, was born in 2001 in florida, united states. beginning his career at 15, finn appeared on the angelico survival show "the new wave". finn would quickly become a fan favorite for his dedication, humor, and overall talent. he would end his run on the show, ranking 1st overall despite being one of the youngest there, securing him a spot in the revitalized group, deepdive. deepdive would make their re-debut in 2015 with seven members but would only seem to gain traction in 2020. finn is one of the most sought-after producers in the industry, with over 190 song credits to his name.
FINN started off SHOOTING STARS strong by placing fourth in the pre-voting and securing himself a team leader spot. during the rewind challenge, finn was the leader of the 3rd place team elec6ix. during the next challenge, the cover challenge, finn was a member of the wonderland team, who placed 1st. being considered the most dramatic ranking due to how many people could have taken the spot, finn finished the show ranked 7th, making him the last announced member of starzie.
˖ ࣪ ˚ . full name ⇁ finn lee
˖ ࣪ ˚ . korean name ⇁ lee jungwoo
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthday ⇁ october 10th, 2001
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthplace ⇁ florida, united states
˖ ࣪ ˚ . position ⇁ rapper, vocalist
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ranking ⇁ 7th place
˖ ࣪ ˚ . height ⇁ 183cm
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ethnicity ⇁ korean
˖ ࣪ ˚ . nationality ⇁ american
˖ ࣪ ˚ . faceclaim ⇁ park wonbin
*ੈ✩‧₊˚ OLIVER SONG, professionally known as OLIVER, was born in 2001 in massachusetts, united states. oliver made his debut as the lead guitarist of the idol band plastic flowers under superbloom media in 2018. after their second album, he was promoted to lead singer and has become the most well-known member of the group since his appearance on jtbc’s 'superband' and other variety shows. he would slowly become the most famous artist under superbloom media as well and has produced almost every piece of music released by the label since 2020. oliver made his official solo debut in march 2023 with the lead single "starting line", launching him into further fame as plastic flowers continues to top the charts with each of their releases.
being a previously well-known idol before participating in SHOOTING STARS, OLIVER managed to stay at the top the ranks throughout the show. he started off the show strong by being the leader of the mystery inc team during the rewind challenge, where they placed 2nd. placing first in voting, oliver was once again chosen as a team leader during the cover challenge; his team, wonderland, was able to place 1st. oliver was able to secure his spot as starzie's center after finishing the show ranked 1st place, making him the fifth announced member.
˖ ࣪ ˚ . full name ⇁ oliver song
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthday ⇁ december 12th, 2001
˖ ࣪ ˚ . birthplace ⇁ massachusetts, united states
˖ ࣪ ˚ . position ⇁ vocalist, center, maknae
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ranking ⇁ 1st place
˖ ࣪ ˚ . height ⇁ 178cm
˖ ࣪ ˚ . ethnicity ⇁ korean
˖ ࣪ ˚ . nationality ⇁ american
˖ ࣪ ˚ . faceclaim ⇁ seok matthew
CHUU — Y Magazine (Jan 2024) ph. Kim Hyeongsang, styled by Kim Seongdeok
43 + sena!
O43. A bloody kiss tw // implied fighting + mentions of drug use + blood (duh)
"You're such a fucking idiot."
"That guy grabbed your ass, Sena!" Finn groans as he's dragged into the bathroom by his wrist, hand up to his nose to stop the bleeding. Sena rolled her eyes at his reasoning, shaking her head as she shoved him against the sink.
"Who fucking cares," Sena deadpanned. She knew that wasn't the reason why Finn got into a fight with that man. Finn gets into fights because he likes to fight. He likes hitting people bigger than him, he likes knocking people down, and he likes to be in control.
Sena knew it, Finn knew it, everyone fucking knew, and yet he still tried to deny it.
Finn grunts gruffly as he removes his wrist from his bleeding nose, inhaling sharply through his teeth when he sees how much blood has poured out of his nostrils. He wondered if the man had broken his nose. It wouldn't be the first time something like that happened to Finn.
Sena quickly ripped out a handful of paper towels, turning back towards the dumbest boy she'd ever met. The crimson rivers cascading down from his nose and lips captivate her. She doesn't know why, and if she's being frank, the fascination frightens her a bit, but her senses are too shot from the adrenaline pumping into her veins.
Her big brown eyes watch as a bead of blood makes its way down his chin, leaving a long red streak down his throat. She feels her mouth dry, staring at Finn like she had seen a ghost. She thinks Finn is attractive enough on his own––Hell, she's slept with the guy more times than she can count. But this made her look at him like he was the only man on the planet. He looked so strangely beautiful.
"You know, you should be–" Sena slammed her lips to Finn's, effectively cutting him off and making him moan in surprise. His hands, once used for violence, card through her hair gently, holding the sides of her face as her lips moved feverously against his. Sena surged forward, pressing her chest against his as she bit his bottom lip to taste more of him. His blood didn't taste like copper like she thought it would. It tasted sweet, like a forbidden fruit she would never taste again but crave for her entire life.
Finn winces when her nose accidentally bumps his, turning away from her with a slight groan. Sena watched him with hazy eyes and parted lips, taking hold of his shirt to try and pull him back in, but Finn shook his head.
"Chill out, vampire. My face hurts." Finn sighs as he takes the paper towels out of her hand, pressing them under his nose to stop the bleeding, at least somewhat. Sena chuckles quietly at the nickname, smiling to herself when she can still taste his blood on her lips.
˓⠀⠀﹪ :⠀⠀٬⠀⠀DIEM.⠀⠀⸻⠀⠀is a fictional five-member boy group under kayak72 consisting of NIELS, HARRISON, DANTE, RAFAEL, and KIO. debuting on july 20, 2015, the group become the catalyst for the label's eventual success. known for their brazen, and often reckless behavior, the group's members are no strangers to the public ear.
based in new york city, the group's music is critically acclaimed, having contributed to their seemingly never-ending list of awards. despite this success, however, the group has repeatedly failed to win a coveted grammy in the r&b and pop fields. though many attribute the failures to their mainly female fanbase, rumors continue to flow that a member of the group deeply offended a high-ranking member during a recording academy event in early 2016.
&.&. SECTION ONE , the basics
GROUP NAME: diem
LABEL: kayak72 (2015 - present)
DEBUT DATE: july 20, 2015
DEBUT SINGLE: the city is ours
DEBUT ALBUM: per diem
GENRE: pop, r&b
FANDOM NAME: day1
MOST POPULAR SONGS: boyfriend, next to you, 2 cigarettes
&.&. SECTION TWO , the members
NIELS HOLTZ-PARK: 1991.
HARRISON JURCZYK: 1993.
ABIOYE DANTE KELLY: 1994.
RAFAEL MOURA: 1994.
AKIO "KIO" NISHIMOTO: 1996.
﹫ INBLSS : you are my family, and i love you. but you’re terrible. you’re all so terrible.. › a GIRL GROUP by JUNE ( @enaeura ) . preset by KAIJUCAT on polarr .
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.ﾟ۪ ♡ ۫ VENUS VICTRIX ... THE THRID FULL ALBUM !
Venus Victrix is the third full album of the fictional South Korean girl group VENUS. The album was released by Flowerbank Entertainment on December 18th, 2023. Before the release of the highly anticipated album, the girls released two pre-release singles, "DRAMA" and "I AM THE BEST," both getting two weeks of promotions and being met with widespread praise. With a total of twelve songs, VENUS would promote "THE BOYS", "UNTIE", and "BYOB (bring your own bestie)" for three months.
Venus Victrix has a total of 12 tracks, with all the girls having writing credits on every song. The tracklist is nearly entirely produced by other people as Venus decided to take a step back from producing for the time being, with the exception of "Making The Bed," which is written, composed, and produced by Chloe.
Long-time creative director Adrian Reyes produced a majority of the album alongside Ideal Music producer CLOSURE AKA Zion of Arm Candy, THATZTY AKA Tyler of Sunlite, Piper of SNS, Yuki of SNS, LULU formerly of ALLUME, SOOORA AKA Sora formerly of ALLUME, TSUISON AKA Noah of DeepDive, DOWN2LEE AKA Finn of DeepDive, and most notably Lee Chang.
The girls were given the honor of picking a song from the Flowerbank Vault, choosing "I Love You" out of the 50 songs within the Flowerbank Vault. All money earned from the song will go to his mother.
TRACK OO1. THE BOYS
TRACK OO2. I AM THE BEST
TRACK OO3. DRAMA
TRACK OO4. UNTIE
TRACK OO5. I LOVE YOU
TRACK OO6. BYOB (bring ur own bestie)
TRACK OO7. 7SECONDS
TRACK OO8. THAT GIRL
TRACK OO9. WE'LL TALK LATER
TRACK O10. THROUGH YOUR WINDO
TRACK O11. TALLY
TRACK O12. MAKE THE BED
Venus Victrix, received an impressive number of pre-orders, indicating its widespread appeal. Within just six days of the pre-order period starting, the album had received over 800,000 pre-orders, and by December 12th, the number of pre-orders had reached one million. Out of these one million pre-orders, 670,000 came from Korea, while 340,000 were from the US and Europe. Moreover, a limited edition vinyl of only 18,888 copies had sold out within days, further highlighting the album's popularity. As per the latest reports, the album had accumulated 1.2 million physical sales worldwide by January 12th.
The album debuted at the top spot of the Gaon Album Chart and broke the record for first-week sales on Hanteo among girl groups. It sold an impressive 590,000 copies in just one day after its physical release date. Gaon Chart would go on to announce that Venus' album received an official million certification after selling over a million copies in South Korea on January 22nd.
Undoubtedly, their highest performing album yet, VENUS, would be virtually unavoidable for the three months they were promoting, whether it be their songs being played on the radio or their faces on billboards; Venus was everywhere. Citizens would dub this era "The Venus Virus" as it seemed everyone and their mothers were listening or talking about the group during this time.
Venus was gaining popularity not only in South Korea but also worldwide. Venus Victrix made its debut at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, with a total of 110,000 album-equivalent units. This includes 81,000 pure album sales, 26,000 stream-equivalent sales, and 2,000 track-equivalent sales.
Pitchfork would go on to rank the album 8.1 out of 10, making it the second highest-rated album on the site. "Venus not only pushes the boundaries of K-pop with their stellar vocal performances but also elevates the genre with 'Venus Victrix.' The album's catchy hooks and dance-worthy tracks are complemented by lyrics that delve into deeper themes, making it a standout release in the world of pop music."
Multiple Youtubers would go on to review/react to Venus Victrix. Music reviewer Anthony Fantano would be the first to review the album, giving it a 7.8 overall.
"While 'Venus Victrix' has its merits, I can't help but feel there's a missed opportunity here. The vocals and lyricism are commendable, but the overall sound lacks a certain adventurous quality. It's a solid 7.8, but I expected a bit more risk-taking from Venus."
Twitter's favorite reactionary Zach Campbell would go onto react to "The Boys" music video, heavily praising the girls and the song for it's energy and visuals. Unlike Fantano, Campbell would go on to become a darling amongst Constellations.
"This music video is like a visual feast. [...] Venus is playing in a league of their own!"
Most notably, AJay Delux would post her video "Venus Victrix - First Listen." just two weeks after the album dropped. Her review of the album was very positive, praising the girls for their vocal talent and versatility. Sena and Jiah would go on to post the video on their stories, thanking her for her review and mentioning how much they love her videos. AJay would go on to rate the album a 8 out of 10.
"Alright, that was a wild ride through Venus's 'Venus Victrix.' The vocals and lyricism held it together, and the diversity in sounds across the tracks kept it interesting. I'm giving this a solid 8 out of 10. Venus delivered the fun pop with meaningful lyrics they promised."
OO1. LOTS of interactions with other idols, especially for TikTok! Venus tends to stay in their bubble most of the time, but this time around, they really put themselves out there! Even bliss was socializing more, which is something constellations haven't seen since FOREVER. They mainly did the "BYOB" challenge with other idols, but for a few (mainly girl idols, lol!), they did the "UNTIE" challenge, which constellations ate up!
OO2. The long promotional schedule seemed to confuse a lot of fans with how fast-paced the industry seems to be nowadays. "I felt like we missed out on an opportunity with Burn The Witch by only promoting it for such a short period of time," Creative director Adrian Reyes would go on to explain at a press conference, "Things move too fast, and I want to change that. Venus is supposed to not be like other groups, which is why we went with what I feel is a proper promotional schedule. If it was full up to me, I'd promote this album all year." And while a majority of the internet knew what he was getting at, disgruntled K-pop stans on Twitter took this as an opportunity to frame Venus as "Pick Me's" and "Not Like Other Girls," which caused a multitude of fan wars on the site. None of the girls use the app, so they didn't see or care.
OO3. For the three-month promotional period, they will promote a different song and b-side for that month. For Dec-Jan, they promoted "The Boys"; for Jan-Feb, they promoted "BYOB" and concluded promotions with "Untie" in March. This gave fans an insane amount of content to be and look forward to, making sure none of their fans were bored. Even then, they still caused problems on every social media site they could.
OO4. Through their reality-styled web series, "VenusVentures," they would give their fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Venus Victrix. However, the chaos backstage would turn out to be more entertaining than anyone expected. From funny bloopers during dance rehearsals to unexpected moments during the photoshoots, the web series was a hit, with many of the clips taken from the show going viral.
One of the more notable clips to go viral was a clip of Baebi and Chloe arguing over what they're going to have for dinner after they finished filming.
"I want a fruit bowl," Baebi would snap at Chloe over her shoulder, who would huff and flip her hair over her shoulder, looking annoyed as usual.
"I want Thai food. You always want nasty fru-"
"And action!" The director would shout, cutting the girls' fight off. Both of the girl's expressions would change in a split second, their annoyed ones being wiped away and replaced with fierce and confident ones, and the intro to The Boys would play. The clip, while not only hilarious, showed off the girl's professionalism and dedication to their craft.
OO5. Though there were A LOT of fan events organized by Flowerbank, one of the most notable ones would have to be the art gallery they put on. Venus invited Constellations to submit their fan art to Flowerbank to be displayed in a "Venus Gallery" as well as hold an art competition where the winners would receive not only VIP tickets to their upcoming tour but also to have their art incorporated into Venus' official merch, and also $10,000. The members of Venus personally selected the three winners. The event became one of the most special and heart-warming events between constellations and Venus, causing much buzz and conversations around all corners of the internet.
OO6. Though the girls are known for their versatile concepts, the music video for "Through Your Window" surprised many fans with its controversial yandere concept, which was a bit surprising due to the song's light and almost mystical sound. The visuals, though beautiful, depict the girls stalking their love interests and presumed murdering him after they see him talking to another girl. "We could've gotten Venus as fairies, but instead, we got them killing men," one fan would tweet, though another fan would quote the tweet in defense of the video, saying: "I would actually like to see Venus kill more men idk why yall are complaining," causing an internal fan war. Though the video's concept was questioned, the girls acting and visuals were highly praised, and a selfie of Bliss with blood splattered on her face soon joined the "the most annoying mfs have this picture as their icon" list.
OO7. Of course, it's not a Venus comeback without some drama. Chloe's iCloud would be hacked, leaking multiple pictures of her with a lesser-known actor, Jeon Juyeon. What really caused controversy around this was not the fact the pair might be dating but that Juyeon was Chloe's long-running fansite "CozyChloe," having over 50k followers on his fansite Instagram account. This blew up the internet essentially, causing just a shitstorm for literally everyone. The rumors only got worse when Juyeon went on to deactivate CozyChloe and private his personal account. Chloe would catch a lot of heat for this, a lot of people saying she's abusing her power as an idol and taking advantage of her fans. Though their relationship was never confirmed, Chloe would go live on the official Venus account, issuing an apology in front of the infamous "apology wall" at Flowerbank Entertainment.
OO8. More importantly, they'd collaborate with Tate McRae! Venus would release an English version of Untie with Tate on it, even performing the version with the pop star a few times. Most notably, they'd perform with Tate on the show with her acting as a six-member, causing a lot of jokes and memes between the two fandoms. While Tate was in Korea, Venus would make her an honorary sixth member, letting her stay in the dorm and taking her to their favorite restaurant. While the collaboration was a bit sudden and off guard, many people found the girl's bond cute and wholesome. The vlogs, including Tate, would go on to reach a collective 12 million views.
OO9. The outfits for Untie would come under fire by religious organizations, saying the outfits were too promiscuous and revealing for television. At first, the girls would ignore the accusations, but once the internet caught hold of them, it blew up and was impossible for them to ignore. "While I don't agree with them, I do understand why old people would think a strappy tank top is promiscuous," Sena would go on to say when asked about the controversy, "I think it's important as artists that we're allowed to express ourselves even if that means showing our shoulders. So, I guess don't watch it if you don't like it. It seems kind of easy. We're adults. I thought we knew that." And she'd give a cute smile and a fingerheart, causing the audience to laugh.
O10. Towards the end of their promotions, VENUS would announce their third world tour! In April, the girls will travel to 22 countries, performing 66 shows all around the world. This will be their most extensive tour yet. The tour was announced via a promotional video posted to their YouTube channel. The video was set in a cyberpunk setting, with the girls dressed in sleek and futuristic outfits while walking through a city, being the only ones in black while the citizens are dressed in white. "Do you feel different?" The girls would ask in various languages, such as Korean, English, Thai, Mandarin, Japanese, and Vietnamese. The video ends with all five of Venus in front of a massive screen that is surrounded by little screens. The screens glitch for a moment before flashing white, the phrase "(IM)DIFFERENT." appearing on all of them, revealing to be the name of the tour. It's a short video but effective. In the description was a link to VENUS' official website, where tickets will be sold.
.ﾟ۪ ♡ ۫ OUTFITS #1 ... THE BOYS !
.ﾟ۪ ♡ ۫ OUTFITS #2 ... BYOB (bring ur own bestie) !
.ﾟ۪ ♡ ۫ OUTFITS #3 ... UNTIE !
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BEHIND THE SCREEN ⸻ THE FIRST FULL ALBUM !
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