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theory: idol groups tend towards being omegaverse coded because alphas, betas and omegas really only appear in cpative wolves and what are idol groups if not a lil co-dependent, trauma-bonded and at least partially raised in captivity
I feel like some of the disbandment talk we're seeing is partially the result of people having un-normalized reading fic in kpop spaces. This may sound crazy but let me explain +
The first time I knew I loved him was as a captain and a leader who stood by and supported his dancers throughout their personal artistic growth. He balanced personal and technical strictness with public support, technical support and endless enthusiasm for their creations.
I just fucking think that if anyone is trying to pretend that these boys do not know that they are acting like men who are romantically and exclusively together idk what to tell you
they know they are acting gay in this MV or chayeol wouldn't have asked if they're a couple
Fic recs don't sweep the fandom and newcomers aren't recced classic fics anymore. Fanfic is no longer serving that purpose of keeping things ticking along during a hiatus and maintaining interest and engagement. And I think that's a real loss.
I know some folks are struggling with this fandom right now but for those who aren't, you aren't alone. I'm probably in my favourite version of this fandom right now and even though we're going to have to keep waiting for group activities, I really believe in our happy future.
YIXING LIVE IS REQUIRED VIEWING
fancams cannot capture the presence he has on stage or the energy
also the mix for his live performances is clearly different than what gets released
every part sounded so good
I think anyone should be able to see how happy CBX are at INB100.
SM are desperate for a bigger cut now that they've seen the kind of money CBX can still pull when given actual opportunities.
Glad for the confirmation of the full winter album courtesy of their old medially.
@dyodayas
after the first period where there were a couple of rooming variations, he wound up rooming with chen for a lot of his time in the dorms and they talked frequently about how jongdae got much tidier to meet minseok's standards and give them a clean room
trying not to get my hopes up too much but the art deco vibes are making me hope we'll get some jazz influences in this album
give me crooning, give me dark nightclubs
I know not all exo-ls are millennials but the way we have so much more energy for 'doing it for the meme' (first snow) rather than anything where the main goal is just winning (any other kind of voting) is the most millennial thing I can imagine XDD
man he just looks so good here; I love seeing ppl passionately into things which is part of why their concert behind the scenes are always my favourite
Modern!AU ZZS when the story opens takes none of his meds and is so burnt out that he seldom drags himself to or even schedules medical appointments anymore.
More about what made yixing’s mix so noteworthy.
For context, several of the other acts had had in ear problems, were less comfortable performing or had the balance a bit off. In many cases it felt like a song that was intended for CDs was used without adjusting the mix.
CEOdol Mart has totally stunned me. I knew I'd be checking it out bc Xiumin looked cute in it but I didn't expect that it would be such a relatable story. It's so easy these days to feel like you've already failed to meet expectations by 29. Glad they get to try again. Watch it!
The *vibes*, the vibes were impeccable and they said 'look at this tiny man who can Dom this whole ass band'.
Anyways, I'm thrilled for him, looks like his H4U wish came true and JM is indeed relying on him and treating him as his hyung more.
especially this part, that baekhyun thinks xiumin should be performing lots bc it's when he's seen him happiest and also that he wants him to take the risk and keep trying to face on a big challenge
I believe that we'll see that this year
1) yixing is truly a rare and inspiring performer who has such incredible power in his moves and voice
2) yixing is an adorable darling who is sometimes soooo baby and silly
sidenote, the way yixing was so thoughtful to international fans and after doing the whole weibo thing opened up his IG and twitter DMs warms my heart so much
new header courtesy of
@kosmiclay
who made me soooo happy with my minseok, yixing and jongdae playing together
(it may have made me cry and also fixed my entire bad mood that was attacking me all day no matter what I did)
I can't believe that xiulay really both talked about their superpowers in two different magazine interviews the same day!!!!!!
MY AGONIES ARE REAL
(cr. to zyxsupport for yx's interview translation!)
Q. What does the superpower “frost” in EXO's worldview mean to Xiumin?
MS: Teacher LSM gave each of us superpowers while he was creating EXO, but I was actly embarrassed by it during my rookie days. But isn’t EXO pretty much the origin/start in terms of “worldview” for idols? —
'response' to albums is not only contained in MV views, folks
'response' includes everything from physicals to music show attendance to chatter online to concerts/fms sales
obsessing over views/streams/physicals and scolding ppl is a great way to alienate ppl
he's just so Big in the arms and casually curvy and honestly it's hotter than any super defined musculature could be for me bc all that definition comes out when he's actually doing stuff
functional fitness >>>>>>> aesthetic fitness for my personal hotness scale
In earlier kpop gens when there was less engagement on SNS by the group or individual members + longer time between comebacks, fanfic was especially important in maintaining interest and 'new content' even during periods when there wasn't any. +
Whether it's in my garden, at queer, woman of colour led burlesque show or experiencing some of the splendour of collective fandom whether in something I read or as I watch something we've all been dearly waiting for, I'm beyond grateful for the awe that surrounds me in my life.
In this week's column, a reader asks if he needs to join a church to get a sense of awe. My response includes grimoires and drag queens! Thanks for reading as always!
like what their own sexualities are, not my business!!!!
but they know what they're doing and xiumin in particular has done this over and over and over again, often initiates stuff in MVs and on variety/radio shows
like maybe they're just down with being and acting gay
Yixing is breaking my heart that he worries so much about this stuff
I feel like this is part of why he's refocused on acting the past two years because he sees a longer career for himself that can follow him as he ages
but for me I always feel want to stand by him as we age
230811 Sina Interview
"I asked them, "If I had a ticket, will you come with me?" They said yes, but I'm aware that they'll get off the ship one day, because I don't know how much longer I can dance and sing for them. I'm scared, because I know that my skills have regressed."
THIRD THOUGHT:
So if his power is ice and he's landed on a planet with zero water, he's questing for that water but all he finds is the fake oasis
But! he also finds flowers for the first time
man, do you know I could talk about xiumin-minseok for HOURS?
if you haven't watched chaedrifter with minseok, I really really recommend it
it's rare that we get a chance to see minseok talking so deeply, sincerely and comfortably on a show and it really touched me
Also I was personally very moved by this (silent) convo they had after the hug. I think this is the closest GJ came to breaking and crying but he pulled it back in the end.
they really give minseok some the key scenes re: explaining what this series is about, namely addressing the various difficulties of ppl in their late 20s/early 30s
the loneliness epidemic
struggling bc of the endless push to be successful instead of happy
burnout
But bringing it back to fanfic. Fanfic can maintain fandoms in RPF and non-RPF fandoms alike for long periods of time even when the source material/band is on hiatus or through disbandment. +
People don't take this period when there's maybe just a few solo activities they're interested in to still engage in the fandom by reading fic about their favourite elements of EXO. There isn't the pan-fandom excitement about a new chapter of a beloved fic. +
it's far better to use your energy to share/make clips/translations/pics/essays/gifs/memes about your favourite artist and when ppl are happy and enjoying themselves, ppl inside the fandom are more likely to watch, ppl on the edge are likely to check it out and posts can go viral
Also these longer periods between comeback/content give authors more time to write so there'd be more likely to be new works at these times. And while there are still many dedicated EXO authors, the readership has declined, especially in the last few years. +
I'm sure there's a number of reasons but it's hard not to feel like part of it is that the number of fans who openly dismiss or dislike fic as an entire concept even though gen fic exists and someone might totally write a super cute exo as family gen fic or an epic gen fic. +
Smaller readerships disincentivize writers and other creators to stick around when other fandoms are so much more welcoming. But it also has damaged the overall fandom imo. +
the only correct response!!!
how could a watchmaker not be moved by his curiosity, his focus and his beauty, when he's only a human being presented with Yixing
smile is always the first one for me
I love how big it is and how his mouth is always pulled back further on his right side when he smiles
seriously the cutest, always takes my breath away