In this series we remember songs that have been forgotten or were never even given the attention they deserved. Today's Hidden Gem is Tiki-Taka (99%) by Weki Meki
Weki Meki is another one of those groups that is above nugu but not nearly as popular as they should be. They had a strong start and it's been downhill since. This is one of their most overlooked songs even among fans. It's a really fun summery song. It's a little out of season right now, but it's still hot out so enjoy the sun while you can!
Weki Meki the following year made 3 comebacks. Unfortunately none of them did very well, despite being well-received among fans. They made one last comeback in 2021 with Siesta which was a good song, but considerably lower budget. They're in a similar situation to Hellovenus before they disbanded. They made one more comeback with Mysterious and then just waited their contracts out. I believe Weki Meki is experiencing the same thing; I doubt they'll make another comeback before their contracts end. Yoojung made her solo debut last year. Doyeon has been acting. Elly was on Queendom Puzzle, made it to the finale, but did not debut. She also has done some acting gigs. Lucy has also acted in a few projects. I kinda don't blame Fantagio because they did try with this group. I just think the execution was off. The formula for success is stay super active when you debut. When you're releasing one or two songs a year as a rookie, it's just not enough. And if you're active in the middle of you career like Weki Meki, it's too late cause you're not "new" anymore. Once you've "made it" (winning on music shows, selling better and better) THEN you can only release one or two comebacks a year. Anyways, thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
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Previous Episodes (507-401):
Hidden Gems #507: Icons by Hot Issue
Hidden Gems #506: DDODDO by MyB
Hidden Gems #505: Come Back To Me by N-Train
Hidden Gems #503: The Rain by Ladies' Code
Hidden Gems #502: Blossom by Wings
Hidden Gems #501: Bank by Puer Kim
Hidden Gems #500: Can You Hear Me by Lucky J
Hidden Gems #499: Meet A Girl Like You by Sunny Days
Hidden Gems #498: Monday Blues by Sunny Hill
Hidden Gems #497: 1,2,3 by Purfles
Hidden Gems #496: Have, Don't Have by Dal*Shabet
Hidden Gems #495: Turn It Off by Nine.i
Hidden Gems #494: Saturday Night by Crayon Pop
Hidden Gems #493: Stay by Pungdeng-e
Hidden Gems #492: Abittipsy by Youha
Hidden Gems #491: What Are You Doing Today? by Hellovenus
Hidden Gems #490: Easy Love by SF9
Hidden Gems #489: Candy Boy by Tren-D
Hidden Gems #488: Vista by Fiestar
Hidden Gems #487: MMook JJi BBa by Saturday
Hidden Gems #486: Dance On by Alice
Hidden Gems #485: Can You Feel It by Pentagon
Hidden Gems #484: Love Shake by Minx
Hidden Gems #483: Black Out by Stephanie
Hidden Gems #482: Zealous by Class:y
Hidden Gems #481: Drop It by Flashe
Hidden Gems #480: Mystery by Able
Hidden Gems #479: Laffy Taffy by Primrose
Hidden Gems #478: Want You To Say by Playback
Hidden Gems #477: Cushion by Sonamoo
Hidden Gems #476: Rose by mimiirose
Hidden Gems #475: Amazing by Myteen
Hidden Gems #474: Give Your Love by Spica.S
Hidden Gems #473: Black Swan by Rainbow
Hidden Gems #472: Black Tinkerbell by Chocolat
Hidden Gems #471: Mask by Stellar
Hidden Gems #470: Love Cut by CN Blue
Hidden Gems #469: Pink Label by Laysha
Hidden Gems #468: Say My Name by ANS
Hidden Gems #467: Run by H1-Key
Hidden Gems #466: Getting Pretty After by Six Bomb
Hidden Gems #465: Q by Onewe ft. Hwasa
Hidden Gems #464: You Bad! Don't Make Me Cry by Matilda
Hidden Gems #463: Oh! Dance by Skarf
Hidden Gems #462: Yum Yum Yum by Lipservice
Hidden Gems #461: Wolf Is Stupid by TINT
Hidden Gems #460: Adonis by Boyfriend (BF)
Hidden Gems #459: Can't Stop by DIA
Hidden Gems #458: BBang BBang by Pocket Girls
Hidden Gems #457: Don't Play Around by Chi Chi
Hidden Gems #456: We Are Not Compatible by I.C.E
Hidden Gems #455: Addiction by D-Crunch
Hidden Gems #454: Hip Song by Scarlet
Hidden Gems #453: Chu by A-Daily
Hidden Gems #452: Got'ya by Ichillin'
Hidden Gems #451: Baby Like That by Alice White
Hidden Gems #450: Life Is Short by Fantamony
Hidden Gems #449: ZGZG by Saay
Hidden Gems #447: Gi-Yeuk by GI
Hidden Gems #446: Secret Number by Blady
Hidden Gems #445: Your Difference by Lucente
Hidden Gems #444: A.D.A (A Dangerous Action) by 4Some
Hidden Gems #443: Doxa by Secret Number
Hidden Gems #442: Jealousy by Nara
Hidden Gems #441: Mr. Liar by Asha
Hidden Gems #440: Let Me by Golden Child
Hidden Gems #439: No More by Uni.T
Hidden Gems #438: Poison by Pink Fantasy
Hidden Gems #437: Aurora by Rainbow
Hidden Gems #436: Attention by Wanna.b
Hidden Gems #435: So Crazy by AA
Hidden Gems #434: I Need You by BESTie
Hidden Gems #433: Butterflies by Piggy Dolls
Hidden Gems #432: Dark Circle by Cocosori
Hidden Gems #431: Coming Soon by NC.A
Hidden Gems #430: Top Gang by MCND
Hidden Gems #429: Angel by Berry Good
Hidden Gems #428: Luvidu by Monika ft. Luda
Hidden Gems #427: Obba Virus by Year 7 Class 1
Hidden Gems #426: Only U by Laboum
Hidden Gems #425: Stalker by U-Kiss
Hidden Gems #424: Color Me Rad by D.Holic
Hidden Gems #423: #LoveMe by Melody Day
Hidden Gems #422: Shooting Star by 2EYES
Hidden Gems #421: Eyes On Me by Ahri
Hidden Gems #420: Paldangdam by Eddy Kim ft. Beenzino
Hidden Gems #419: Sleepless Night by 9muses
Hidden Gems #418: Phone Number by Tahiti
Hidden Gems #417: Shut Up U by Wa$$up
Hidden Gems #416: Something Big is Coming by Song Min Kyung
Hidden Gems #415: Run&Run by BIGSTAR
Hidden Gems #414: Pika-Burnjuck by GP Basic
Hidden Gems #413: Tiny-G by Tiny-G
Hidden Gems #412: Hello Boy by N*white
Hidden Gems #411: Thank You by D-Unit
Hidden Gems #410: Go Easy by 4ten
Hidden Gems #409: Doom Doom by Noir
Hidden Gems #408: Delight by Rolling Quartz
Hidden Gems #407: Chuk & Chak by Soohyun Yu
Hidden Gems #406: Ditto by NewJeans
Hidden Gems #405: Showtime by Spectrum
Hidden Gems #404: Time Bomb by Icia
Hidden Gems #403: TMI by Hot Place