1_Degree of shem and yeolim.
January was a month when I wanted to take a closer look at the things I like.
I don’t really use social media because I’m not really interested in other people’s daily lives and news, but blogs seem like a unique space. It’s nice to see personal posts that reflect tastes, thoughts, and standards, rather than one-off, topical posts that are conscious of other people’s opinions. When I started a blog, I added a routine to not only look at what I like, but also what other people like. Just imagining strangers talking and recording the things they like is exciting.
I believe that the more energy you put into liking something, the healthier your body and mind will be. These days, we are thinking about and practicing ways to like what we like better.
-.I hit a wall against myself.
by Nini (acquaintance)
-.More than anything, I wonder if we need to prove the value of an object that falls under the realm of ‘taste’. What on earth do you mean? Overwhelming record? Economic value? Outstanding aesthetics? When these things come together, do they really become proof of respectable taste? As a fan of BTS, my taste and insight are somehow always put to the test.
-.However, no matter how genius the plan is, it is impossible to artificially create a connection between fans and artists. Even if it were possible, such an attempt would easily be exposed under the eyes of fans who break down all content into nano-sized pieces, turn them around, and retrieve hidden nuances.
-. Looking at these people, I am reminded that success is possible without necessarily becoming evil or failing in some way. It is probably no coincidence that many of the ARMY confess that at first they were attracted by the unrivaled performances or simply followed the trend, but the process of the imperfect boys slowly growing step by step, holding on to their fans, their love for music, and their faith in each other was so beautiful that they gave up before they knew it.
-.The power of ARMY, which is said to be the most powerful fandom in the world today, is not in the firepower that comes from the number of fandoms. The power of expansion, in other words, ‘solidarity’, comes from accepting the narrative of others, such as BTS, as one’s own narrative and connecting it with one’s attitude toward life.
by Hankyoreh Lee Ji-haeng (Media Culture Researcher)
-.Sem Yeorim: Degree of sound and softness
by Singer Gain ‘Dynamic’ subtitle processing
-.The words and actions of children told by the author, who runs a children’s reading class, make readers laugh and cry. For example, something like this. One child wrote in a letter, gifting another book that he had enjoyed reading but which the author already owned. “You have this book, right? But even though it’s all the same, this book has my own heart.”
-.Haruki and Beomjun Jang have a lot in common. I hear people say, ‘It’s always the same.’ In fact, they tell similar, similar stories. Nonetheless, he is a hitmaker. Every time a new book or album is released, it achieves above-average success. Nevertheless, it is often quietly ignored. These are names that are not particularly helpful in showing off ‘high-class taste’. Because it’s easy. I feel like I can write about this and sing about it too. Nevertheless, I like Haruki and Jang Beom-jun, who write easily and sing easily. Reading Haruki’s writing makes me want to write, and listening to Jang Beom-jun’s song makes me want to sing.
by Ki Myung-gyun (Editor)
-.Because we have more to say when we talk about things we like. I’m already busy with the desire to enjoy the things I like together.
by Kim Ji-hyang (author)
-.I think about the fireworks exploding and the people coming down to ashes.
by Uquiz Kim Jin-ho (singer)