1) is an idol from Japan but I have no idea what the castle could relate to
2) I only know The8 so I am not sure if there is another number-named idol 
4) Holland! The flag + tulips and cheese to represent the country
5) someone who's Australian, I would guess Felix because he has a cute face but then his voice is so deep
6) someone who also composes? Has a brother maybe? I will guess Zico because I read he has an idol brother and he produces music
I hope I got at least 3 and 4 right 
I personally dislike owning a lot of things, but I'm trying to think of a solution that is not just "it should only be jewel cases at most". Maybe a standard edition (jewel case) and a deluxe edition with inclusions like Proof (BTS) did? But since CDs are from a bygone era, maybe Digipack as standard and CD+inclusions as deluxe makes more sense.
I also think member editions are valid to have a demand for, although imo that already tips into excess. If there are member editions the inclusions should only be of that member + group, because I've seen that's not always the case.
But no retailer exclusive photocards, fanmeet lottery through buying, incomplete photocard sets etc. but that's wishful thinking. It makes sense why these strategies are used, even if I don't like them.
I think Taylor Swift and Beyoncé (cmiiw) have started to release album/vinyl versions with a different extra track like the "Japanese way" you mentioned. I'm not sure if it's a new strategy, your post just reminded me of it.
That smile in-between saying thank you 
Are you tempting your chance to get the gift? It's a bop btw
There are so many elements to this song! I'll have to listen a couple of times but the first impression is positive. Agree with what people have said about the pre-chorus 
Not sure about the rap yet but we'll see. 
I loved the psy trance drop at the end and the EDM influences overall. It also reminded me of Martin Garrix' Animals in certain parts.
But I thought the chorus was a letdown as I wish it had been more than just lala. If they were going for an anti-drop, then I enjoyed Super a lot more. I voted blop in the end but maybe it'll grow on me
I'll come back when I got to listen to the album. 
I can't help but add another vote to Cry For Me because this practice video is what really got me into them
My first facepalm! I'm officially part of the club! 
Someone seriously facepalmed my reply where I mentioned being a survivor of abuse. Wow. I truly have no words.
I only lurk this thread but as I just came back from looking up who is in your signature (gorgeous btw), I just wanted to say I'm sorry 
Seriously fuck those people.
Also as someone who just drank their their own body weight in aperol spritz , may I suggest that instead of cider. That drink is GOOD
Both drinks are top tier choices 
I would get completely invested in Ateez if I liked their b-sides more!
There are a lot of songs from them that I like, their music videos and performances are fantastic, I think the members are handsome, and the contents I have seen so far were charming. I even hope to see them in concert this upcoming tour! But I don't think I will go from being a casual fan to a stan, because there is this one extra element missing as I don't fully connect to their discography.
But since I am interested, I am going to keep following their comebacks and maybe it'll click down the road.
I was also interested in NCT Dream for a moment because I think Jaemin is really cute, but I don't like most of their music, so I will just stick to the fancams of songs that I do enjoy 
Not the best sound but 
Being removed has different causes. Sometimes artists or their agency put out a run-time for a contract and not renew it after it runs out, other times it has different causes like misspelled names, wrong artist profile, beef with their agency, inapropriate (as for example Ravi had a very nice song in one of his albums but he removed it due to that Koreans said he reffered to something that they found inapropriate and so he removed the track off of Spotify cause of that). But we can never be sure if the artists or their agency don't tell us why they had to take something off
I found it greyed out on the W24 radio public playlist (the one that gets customized for your profile)! Does that mean it could come back?
ETA: I also noticed the rapper isn't a verified artist, maybe that caused issues?
This is also the case on my Spotify! I have seen something similar happen with other tracks before, although those were simply greyed out until eventually becoming available again. If there is an issue, I hope it gets resolved and the track gets put back up. However, I have no idea what causes a track to be removed vs. being shown as unplayable by Spotify.
I zoned out while watching the MV but in a good way! It pulled me in and the atmosphere in the video was comforting and matched the soft music well. It is not what I usually listen to but I still voted bop because it was so nice in the moment.
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I never expected such a big rollout but why am I even still surprised at this point
Netherlands is my fav this year along with Italy, this song is like crack
Joost's songs are so satisfying to listen to, I love fast bpm hardcore eurodance.
I think it could get a really good result, because it has so many views on YouTube already. By far the most watched video of the year.
Woah, I haven't followed closely, just noticed it popping up in some places. Interesting!
I think I liked the Italy entry as well but I have only browsed so far, I need to catch up and give everything a proper listen
