her appearance is certainly alright but she’s not much of a performer. Answer: Branding – Part Deux (The Sequel). It’s not like this is an instructional cooking video and we’re ignoring her cooking skills and criticizing her for not singing and dancing while she’s mixing the ingredients. Why are there even names for fandoms ? Seriously, “Dorothy” reminds me of “The Great Gig in the Sky”, i enjoyed this so much.. the album is so hauntingly beautiful oh wow, Sulli never affected me the way I’ve seen others react to her. But.. ..why are we here? The value of a idol to a fan is “personal”. I just discovered this site today and am loving it. Looks like, this time, Sulli participated on the artistic direction of Goblin (at least on the songs lyrics and the overall visual identity of the album/video), so, it wouldn’t be more appropriated to analyze it less like a product (kpop in a nutshell) and more like a actual piece of art? It is not wrong, i also have this reviewing stance when i hear mainstream music that doesn’t have the involvement of the main artist. During this time, the government may have considered me an expendable asset in the pursuit of a militaristic goal. I still believe SULLI had her brains fried when she chose to leave f(x), but I do my best to avoid judging. I agree with mostly everything you said. [+1,452, -20] I'm sure Sulli and Hara are really thankful right now 3. A lot of people tend to focus on the reality of idols, but what about the fans ? [+1,571, -27] That's really cool of him 2. If you do become an idol, then don’t blame the company for your choice. Would not it be better for everyone to disappear?‘. Other people are putting into the context of mental health. That’s life. But this is definitely a direction that I did not expect, given that they were going for a creepy concept with this release. Now imagine wading through all that while a company takes away all of your control, starves you, dresses you and styles your hair, sculpts your body through rigorous exercise and hygiene regimes (and possible surgery), removes your ability to freely communicate with the rest of the world, and you are never off the clock. As long as the artist remains in the most ostentatious Kpop entertainment label where the visual concepts and music compositions are meticulously designed to satisfy all types of listeners in Seoul, I am too skeptical to ‘buy’ her ‘artistic license’. It's not a bad day. South Korean pop star, actress and model Sulli, whose full name is Choi Jin-ri, was found dead on October 14, 2019, it was reported. 모든 조각 전부 파고 들어와, Sulli was recognised as a prominent figure in Korean popular culture for her outspoken … Part of my service to my country was protecting the general public. Mine involved emotional instability, anti-authority rebelliousness, and a sanpan-load of sexual tension. Idols aren’t just denied creative control, they’re denied life control. The subject of fans is a VERY rickety bridge to try to traverse because emotions run deep. I think what you’re trying to say is that this site mainly focuses on K-pop, so anyone that frequents here shouldn’t treat this specific release with the same tinted glasses that we review regular K-pop because this is indie. [+803, -30] She half assed everything when she was in f(x) because she wanted to get into acting and she got her way by leaving which disbanded the group ㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ now she realizes that acting is a lot harder than she thought so she's back to releasing music? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I would post online with hashtags like “Amazing Ji-eun’s freshly cooked rice”. Even if it was still here, most of the comments wouldn’t be. But i also don’t mean that being a product is a bad thing. C’est la vie. ..I don’t get it. Sorry if i wasn’t very clear and caused misunderstandings. Other people are putting into the context of mental health. Again, i’m sorry if i sounded rude on the first comment, i’m just trying to express my vision about this. Opening with haunting chimes and atmospheric harmonies, the song feels ripped straight from some twisted fairytale. Why do we have to deny that Kpop is perhaps, the most immaculate vehicle for global capitalism ? This song is alright’ish. – Why do we have to deny that K-pop is perhaps, the most immaculate vehicle for global capitalism? I reject the idea that just because you wrote the song you’re singing, it’s now art. Goblin’s most alluring aspect is Sulli herself. The entire album is like, casual “Dark Side of the Moon”, and I love it. Teamwork. Thank you for watching and subscribe for more K-POP breakdown videos and use the links below to support us! And about your second topic, i really didn’t wanted to imply that i don’t credit the creative team behind the music or whatever the work is, or that i don’t take what they make as art. I reject the idea that K-pop is not art. Music Video – 9/10 It is, but when speaking about k-pop, the way that it is used/sold/showcased, at least by the bigger labels that has this kind of creation process, it actually becomes a more of product than a statement (that’s how I see it). Hmm, just wish to remind y’all that Sulli isn’t a k-pop idol anymore and i guess this is more than clear with this comeback, so analysing this song or her perfomance with this point of view on mind is kinda pointless. You will work as many hours as your told and sleep in the slivers of time between activities. However, this sentence is interesting to me: “So when someone comes along and dismisses idols as pointless corporate chattel […]”. She can’t be a powerhouse performer, her moves are too lazy to be called one. I mentioned that I had entered military service in my youth. I’m enjoying the comments but wanted to say it’s refreshing to find a thread where posters disagree but still keep it civil. The Goblin singer said: ‘She would always cook for me whenever I visit her. “Love makes you do crazy things…”. I don’t think she’s ugly, but I have zero attraction to her. I also found the track to be soothing. Should that same general public consider me pointless as well? I will be honest, I don’t keep up with her (other than through news outlets, where it was reported she had a few social media posts that didn’t get rave reviews). She says ‘I think they all disappeared. That is your right. Period. There was a new TXT that came out a week or two ago “Nap of the Star”. Us versus Them. Most idols don’t enter K-pop because they want to create; they want fame and adulation. So when someone comes along and dismisses idols as pointless corporate chattel, I take umbrage. This could have easily become the kind of self-indulgent track that saw her taking on the “cool indie girl accent” that so many western pop singers seem to favor these days. sulli was an amazing girl.... i heard about what she stood up for and believed in and how she called for help and asked for help but nobody stepped up. Early idols (1st gen, 2nd gen) may have been blind-sided by the harshness of idol life, but this latest batch have no excuse. As expected from the quirky f(x) legacy, Goblin is a left-of-center pop track, more akin to western alternative styles than glossy, choreographed dance music. In 2019, Sulli made her solo debut with the whimsical single, “고블린 (Goblin)”. They know what to expect, but they jump into the meat grinder all the same. Each release is an enormous effort from a lot of people with a very big price tag attached to it. These are the ones who should be praised more than Sulli. Back to artists being able to have creative control. That was the message behind my “..dismiss / as chattel..” comment. It’s not just.. ..a widget spit out of a machine, or an automobile at the end of an assembly line. Of course this does not mean Sulli cannot experiment musically. Just.. ..yeah. I respect idols who make that kind of sacrifice for their dreams. Why are you here? It really doesn’t sound k-pop at all (and that’s not a bad thing). While Sulli hasn’t been a part of f(x) since 2015, her debut solo single Goblin (고블린) brings renewed hope that SM hasn’t completely given up on these girls. You may be a sandwich board for a company, but you’re hoping to connect with others that share your love for that artist(s); so there’s a personal reward. Do you remember what your teenage years were like? This song matches up with my opinion of Sulli. The entire reason “idol machinery” exists is to tap into those emotions. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. And her voice gives so much tension in a lightly instrumented track. Firstly, the ambiguous nature of the lyrics is an interesting topic. Oct 14, 2019. You are the unpaid advertising arm of the corporation. I’d read comments saying how “goddess level” her visuals are and how much she’s a powerhouse performer, and.. This is where the “customers are targets” aspect enters. Casual reviews of KPOP songs, music videos & dances. Change ). Your second comment confuses me more. Maybe it’ll grow on me more. Song – 9/10 An artist’s performance surely matters during a review of this work, specially if they are a k-pop idol, since most of them can only showcase their artistry through it, because generally they have little to zero creative control over their music, MVs, etc. Article: Kim Heechul, "Sulli's pet cat 'Goblin' is now my family, recently underwent carbuncle surgery" Source: Segye Ilbo via Nate 1. They also come with an urgency as if it the wound is still fresh even though it was so many years ago, and with a intensity as if the writer is the wounded one. So.. ..they get no control. {Shall we discuss T-ara?} I found this closing statement to really amp up the creepy factor. I've been meaning to talk about this for a while... TL;DR: Suicide is not a solution. So if you like such style: I’m glad you enjoyed Goblin, and, as much as i did like it as well, i think On the Moon and Dorothy completely overshadowed the title track. The sing song parts reminded me of the use of nursery rhymes in song. I like this contrast, though I think the arrangement is almost too jaunty for its own good. The third is the evil side, which I think aims to kill people. Well, same here. Maybe I’ll like her next one. It’s a cyclic relationship. Some people say it is about accepting oneself as they are. In the case of entertainment companies such as SM, YG, JYP, they may want to appear caring but: idols are product, employees are tools, and customers are targets; and that’s it. Despite that usefulness, fans are not humans. Just because one party dehumanizes an individual because of.. ..goals, doesn’t mean the entire human race must now devalue that individual as well. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. In truth, corporations remove humanity from almost every aspect of day to day operations. We will take a look at the origins and history behind Korean folklore, … Check back frequently for new reviews and commentary on everything kpop! In 2015, she also vowed to focus on her singing career, and released the single, “Goblin”, in June 2019. No service member should ever feel that. 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