Posts by passinthru

By Western standards, RM is easily the most masculine and compelling, and thus attractive/hot, member of BTS.

My guess is that the members don't have short term plans to do this. They know better than anyone what their fans are like. From their interview today, it's clear that they were overwhelmed by their success and they are managing to stay sane through this wild ride because they are doing all of this together. They already have a creative outlet with their mixtapes and outside collabs, as well as solo songs on BTS albums, so there really isn't any benefit to their promoting themselves as solo artists. They're already too famous, they're already rich, they already have a lot of creative input in their music, and they're already happy as can be with each other. Going solo has a real possibility of messing up their lives, considering how crazy some of their fans are.

Sadly, I have met too many deplorables like this living in the US.

Watching this makes me want to buy a copy of every BTS album.

Only in the bizarro world of kpop will a stan obsess over what "title" a group member "deserves" rather than just enjoying the music and performance.

20 minutes in, and it looks like I'll likely be done with the royal family by the end of this.

Well Tedder did tell Zach Sang in an interview late last year that he wrote and sent a song for BTS that is on hold, so you may get your wish soon.

I'm disappointed that William isn't sticking up for Harry and Meghan - if he had, even quietly behind the scenes, "The Firm" wouldn't be carrying out this passive-aggressive smear campaign. I'm from a Commonwealth country and have generally appreciated the pomp and circumstance of having a royal family, but now I think that the Windsors could use a bit of humbling and perspective. So much hypocrisy. Let's pretend Andrew didn't commit any crimes but start an investigation into some attitude that uppity Meghan dared to show. They're an anachronism. I had hoped William would drag the Windsors into the real world, but I guess that's not going to happen if he's fine with his brother being treated like this.

Gaaa.

So you do your thing, Meghan and Harry! I think I might tune in.

Because I'm thinking of long ago happy, hopeful days of youth:

And because I'm lingering over fond memories of my father, who died many years ago:

Since this is turning into a melancholy, bittersweet evening, might as well divert myself with full on drama:

And when one is feeling mortal, what's better than hanging out with Bowie and his final thoughts:

And finally, I am comforted by Knopfler, who wrote a most beautiful song for those of us who have lived a fair amount of life:

I absolutely love Change by RM and Wale. If that song came out now instead of 4 years ago, it would make such a bigger impact.

Yes! Last week we had a pizza with: ham, shrimp, chicken sausage, red onion, basil, artichokes, asparagus, mushrooms, sauce, cheese, and pineapple. Yum!

Poached in spicy ramen, or deviled.

Mango, papaya, pineapple.

(I saw him live during 4 different tours.)

There's more than one way to live a happy, fulfilled life.

I know singles who treasure their independence. I know sad lonely singles as well. I've been happily coupled for many, many years. And I know some desperately unhappy married people.

Make the most of your life whether you're single or attached, and you will be fine. Don't judge other people's lives and focus on treasuring your own, and you will be fine.

It's nearing the end of a long workweek. It's either this or start another project. <shudder>

Quote from drakan

Billboard posts whatever gets them clicks and ad revenue.

You must be right - lots of clicks and ad revenue on Billboard for artists who aren't big in the US.

Billboard recognized Ariana the same way in 2019. How helpful to learn from you that she's not big in the US either.

OP must be right since Billboard just declared BTS "The Greatest Pop Star" of 2020. They usually pick artists who aren't big in the US for that honor.

I cannot imagine what went through Bangtan minds when they learned that a diplomat said this about them. It's wild.

In kpop, there are no truths - only opinions.

Unfortunately, "should" =/= "will".