I also find it weird that Leia is technically still under DR as this documentary is being produced and published, like she hasn't officially left the company or the team. And it's weird how they showed her breaking her contract many times and yet she is still signed to them.
Idk it's like Leia was over it after the first comeback but rather than just leaving the company they decided to turn it into this big scandal with a fanwar and manufactured fighting to get more people talking about BlackSwan, and ultimately siding with them over Leia. And they knew the Brazilians would support her no matter what so she would have her fandom when she eventually leaves.
So as many of you know, AppleTV released a documentary about the BlackSwandrama, particularly the feud between Leia and Fatou. While it is all interesting, I just have so many questions. How do they have so much footage of the members during this awkward hiatus as they changed lineups? Why were they interviewing the members to give their sides of the story? Did the members know a documentary was going to happen? How long have they anticipated doing a documentary? Why would Leia agree to have herself portrayed as a villain? Why do they not mention Hyeme in this movie at all as if she was never a member? It just seems fishy to me because if my group had tension, I wouldn't call in a camera crew to air the behind the scenes dirty laundry. They leave stuff out to make the label seem like victims somehow and I just don't trust them. As a Rania stan for over 10 years, this label is the worst of the worst. And this is not a defense of Leia nor am I bashing BlackSwan, regardless of this whole thing I still support the group a lot. While it might be exciting for Kpop fans to be like "ooh this is giving us a real behind the scenes breakdown" I think this documentary is still manufactured. It feels like reality tv to me.
I love Fiestar, I think they are the group that got away because they had everything: rapper, 2 great main vocals, visual who should have gonesuper viral, and a variety star who also can bring in the Chinese audience.
I am super happy that they're back, but I do wish they released a new song. You're Pitiful is my favorite girl group song of all time (not an exaggeration). The mixing in the original version in 100x better so it's not something I'd really listen to when there's a much better version that already exists. But yeah, happy they are back and hope this isn't the last we'll see from them.
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In this series we remember songs that have been forgotten or were never even given the attention they deserved. Today's Hidden Gem is Summer Feeling by 3piece
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3piece finally debuted! They were supposed to be OnAir, but when one of the members left pre-debut they changed the name to 3piece. This has 3rd gen vibes that I really like. Also I'm so happy to see Jerry from Tahiti back in the industry! She was a member of Tahiti for many years and she's one of my favorite Kpop vocalists. Viki has also re-debuted and she has been in 7 or 8 girl groups at this point, not even exaggerating (Laysha, Blindz, Queens, Camila, Camila X, 1NB, POA). 8th time's a charm I guess (hopefully).
This debut just happened so we don't have an update. I just hope after all that time they've been teasing a debut that they don't just disappear shortly afterwards. We need lots of comebacks!!
In this series we remember songs that have been forgotten or were never even given the attention they deserved. Today's Hidden Gem is Beautiful Night by Hi-L
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There's something about this song I really like. There's just a beauty in the simplicity of it. I get a little overwhelmed by all the flashy Kpop concepts all the time, so this is really refreshing. It kinda sounds like a b-side a 2nd gen group would release a music video for if that makes any sense. Like not a massive hit that will take over the country, but a nice little summer gift for the fans.
Hi-L is still alive but they're going through some dramaright now. The company is revamping the lineup due to tensions within the group. But then they posted group photos together because they wanted to show that they got a long. But then one of the members said that she was bullied. Idk it's a big mess and I'm confused. Apparently they're going to rebrand as New-L with some new members.
In this series we remember songs that have been forgotten or were never even given the attention they deserved. Today's Hidden Gem is Mysterious by Nicole
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Nicole is my bias in KARA and I abandoned hope that she would ever make a comeback again after her debut in 2014. But after 7 long years, she made a comeback and has been pretty consistent. This was her second comeback and it's one of my favorite solo songs in a long time. It gives me Irresistible by Gain vibes. It's super catchy and she just commands your attention. There really is a difference between seasoned veterans and the current new groups.
Nicole actually made another comeback just a couple months ago (it's also a good song). She is also active with KARA who also made their comeback a couple months (and that is one of my SOTY contenders).
that's NOMAD not one pact. And I love their music. They had a nice debut and do a lot of their own editing and writing and composing they have a bright future.