KPop Thread

[MisterBGone]

hmmm... idk about reality tv shows, how much of it is really “real”...
we will never know...

Most reality shows out there these days were already preplanned who gets to play what role, i doubt the participants dont have any idea who the others are before the show starts and willing participants must sign a NDA contract before getting on the show...

Ever since Big brother, Survivor, ANTM, Mtv reality shows, coughs* kardashians coughs*, RPDR - to some degree they are all scripted so idk really anymore about reality tv shows.

Yes, they claim at the start of each terrace house episode that that is what makes it unique, that it is “unscripted!” But even if we were to take them for their word. The participants all know the deal, and what’s going on with the show, in terms of how it goes down and plays out etc. given its popularity and how many seasons it’s been on. Plus it begins airing often before people leave the house / show, so there is that “real-time,” feel & or feedback, from within, and sadly, or unfortunately- sometimes with consequences, without... in terms of fan / social media reaction. Many of these people also go from zero to sixty in a heartbeat in terms of being in the public eye as well. So that’s got to be a little alarming or jarring, I would think, for some - depending on their stomachs to weather the storm, so to speak— at least if they are at all “controversial” figures on the show. But what do I know?

 

[MisterBGone]

I first heard the term, “donglish,” from my German professor in school, referring to my mastery, of lack thereof , of his chosen subject to teach! we had some legendary sparring sessions in his class! He would pick on or make fun of me — & I was no coward w he n it came to firing right back!! ;D

 

[Shelly]

ha! I would venture a guess that there’s less difference in between America and Canada, than Japan and China! Maybe throw Russia into the mix for a bigger difference... probably the biggest difference, I would have to guess, is the difference in racial diversity. However, I will say that, depending on where you live in the U.S.A, your entire world can be 1000% Caucasian (and even if it isn’t; should you want it to be, it can - even if only in your own mind!).

konglish!” That’s hilarious... first heard it used by an actress - dear god don’t tell me she was a pop star, too - no wait, I think I’ve seen her dance, or try to... & I don’t believe that’s in her background, at least in a professional sense: but min young park!!! She might be on my Mount Rushmore (top 4 all-time) of Koreans..;^)) though I’d really have to think about it—sure makes it that much easier when you don’t know some of their names!! yuna Kim... Anyways—>

ahhh 😌 I see! Here, let me see if I can help you understand my point of view, even though I’m not the best at explaining things. So, let’s say you were born and raised in THE STATES. And your parents were not! But they’ve raised you here - in America - as Americans - surrounded by Americans (meaning there’s a decent chance you only speak English) - and all your friends from school, church, the neighborhood, too - are Americans. Now, outside of you seeking out and searching for your own culture as a child growing up (where that is probably the last thing you’d wish to do as it’s what most separates you, and thus makes you different in the eyes of others growing up—& beyond), so ya de ya de ya da!!! ;D In conclusion there’s a better than halfway decent chance you won’t know Jack squat about whatever land you or your family were from originally. Now this can change later on in adulthood once some of that external and internal pressure subsided as you yourself decide to start doing some research or whatever. But there’s no guarantees on that taking place or ever happening, either quite frankly. It sort of really does just come down to an individual, personal choice &/or decision. hope that helps!

yuna kim - i know, the figure skater
Min young park - i wasnt so sure but thanks to google yup she’s the lead in “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim”
I can read hangul but wont be able to understand it most of the time if it’s in pure korean, however if it’s konglish - that makes it a whole lot easier for me lol... sometimes when you read korean skin care and food products you’ll be amaze the amount of konglish written on the packaging.

EXACTLY - it’s like searching for your identity.
i have relatives raised abroad and they dont know about our motherland or our own language at all and they dont really show interest either, i’m disappointed but it’s their life anyways, i can’t force them if they dont want to.

 

[MisterBGone]

Also, I knew all the “good words,” back then auf deutsch!

 

[MisterBGone]

yuna kim - i know, the figure skater
Min young park - i wasnt so sure but thanks to google yup she’s the lead in “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim”
I can read hangul but wont be able to understand it most of the time if it’s in pure korean, however if it’s konglish - that makes it a whole lot easier for me lol... sometimes when you read korean skin care and food products you’ll be amaze the amount of konglish written on the packaging.

EXACTLY - it’s like searching for your identity.
i have relatives raised abroad and they dont know about our motherland or our own language at all and they dont really show interest either, i’m disappointed but it’s their life anyways, i can’t force them if they dont want to.

Yeah.. it can be really hard to “walk in somebody else’s shoes,” sometimes — no matter how good or noble the intentions! I guess it would be a little bit like them trying to tell you how you should change something analogous where you live, that they’d know nothing about, from first hand experience. .

 

[MisterBGone]

Jdog is one of the names I've gone by.

How funny! That is too much... I love it— did they happen to spell it, “dawg??” ; )

 

[MisterBGone]

How funny! That is too much... I love it— did they happen to spell it, “dawg??” ; )

One of the names! LOL 😂 that’s awesome 😎 : ) 👏

 

[MisterBGone]

And I have no idea whose in your profile picture! Not the slightest clue. . ;^))

 

[Shelly]

I first heard the term, “donglish,” from my German professor in school, referring to my mastery, of lack thereof , of his chosen subject to teach! we had some legendary sparring sessions in his class! He would pick on or make fun of me — & I was no coward w he n it came to firing right back!! ;D

Lol I remember having german teachers for 9th grade, P.E., computer, and geography — they were all nice though... it’s my south korean teacher who was playful in a mean way giving us students nicknames, i went being called hippo because i’m chubby but then he changed it to squirrel...

my computer teacher was also married to a german girl who was a 4/5th grade teacher - she really has a B attitude — i remember her barging in to our computer class and she would start arguing with him and shouting in german — the husband is always calm in talking to her... those were awkward moments for me

 

[Shelly]

@MisterBGone
i forgot to add, by uni/college, i learned how it’s okay to banter with certain professors... they’re fun to be with, although I wouldn’t say i learned much from their subjects lol.

 

[MisterBGone]

Yes. That s the same year I had it, too! (Don’t know why I called him a professor? Though he might dispute this...) — & he teased, but not in a nice way - very American and “in your face!” I did see him some years late r in college at a bar where I served on the restaurant side of things, and he came over and talked to me like we were old pals or buddies now. That was “weird!” Your teacher sounds like he was an A-number One primo a-hole! ( ; if I may be so bold— ...don’t think you could get away with name calling here, certainly not if you got caught doing so... and just/ what the heck?! Clearly taking out his own frustrations and or deficiencies in life on his students. That sounds brave... And that wife, herr or frau, rather — what’s a b word? (Oh wait, I think I might know. . . )

 

[MisterBGone]

@MisterBGone
i forgot to add, by uni/college, i learned how it’s okay to banter with certain professors... they’re fun to be with, although I wouldn’t say i learned much from their subjects lol.

Yes, this is good! But I do think that that is a whole different level, as you’re adults now, and so the same rules don’t exactly apply... nonetheless, probably a valuable lesson that may have more real world experience or applicability down the line. Always good to know people in a various of settings and contexts . . . ) so glad we’re taking such a deep dive into the kpop universe here. Thank goodness @JDot doesnt have a title or badge yet; or we’d be gone!

 

[Shelly]

Yes, this is good! But I do think that that is a whole different level, as you’re adults now, and so the same rules don’t exactly apply... nonetheless, probably a valuable lesson that may have more real world experience or applicability down the line. Always good to know people in a various of settings and contexts . . . ) so glad we’re taking such a deep dive into the kpop universe here. Thank goodness @JDot doesnt have a title or badge yet; or we’d be gone!

lmao, you’re right on...
I didnt learned much from the subjects but they did gave us students real life lessons and advices and that for me has so much value.
Uni/college is an eye opener for me, you get to meet different types of people from all walks of life. So many life lessons that will shape your character further.

well kpop is pretty diverse nowadays - so somehow one way or another our conversation can still be connected to Kpop because Kpop is life lol. I was already in uni when i learned about Kpop, for Jpop i was still in 10/11th grade.

 

[MisterBGone]

lmao, you’re right on...
I didnt learned much from the subjects but they did gave us students real life lessons and advices and that for me has so much value.
Uni/college is an eye opener for me, you get to meet different types of people from all walks of life. So many life lessons that will shape your character further.

well kpop is pretty diverse nowadays - so somehow one way or another our conversation can still be connected to Kpop because Kpop is life lol. I was already in uni when i learned about Kpop, for Jpop i was still in 10/11th grade.

So. . . You actually started out with Jpop, then? That’s cool - so does Kpop, feel like something of a “second love?” 💕 glad you got some beneficial uses from school — ones that will help you to grow & prosper, for the future... was there a time when Kpop was not so diverse?? And which generation were these girls from? (All knowing!) ;^D

 

[MisterBGone]

**noticd the wardrobe change - in the middle - that was pretty impressive!

 

[Shelly]

So. . . You actually started out with Jpop, then? That’s cool - so does Kpop, feel like something of a “second love?” 💕 glad you got some beneficial uses from school — ones that will help you to grow & prosper, for the future... was there a time when Kpop was not so diverse?? And which generation were these girls from? (All knowing!) ;^D

not really second love, more of I appreciate every genre in different languages... in 5th grade it was taiwanese songs because Meteor Garden was a big hit in my country that time. I remember in 2nd grade it was all about spanish dramas and Thalia was popular in my country that time.

This is my first korean song i’ve listened/watched to, i was in 4/5th grade, i cried at the story of the mv lol

 

[Atreides]

So. . . You actually started out with Jpop, then? That’s cool - so does Kpop, feel like something of a “second love?” 💕 glad you got some beneficial uses from school — ones that will help you to grow & prosper, for the future... was there a time when Kpop was not so diverse?? And which generation were these girls from? (All knowing!) ;^D

As the fanchant goes "Now Girls Generation. Always Girls Generation. Forever Girls Generation."

 

[MisterBGone]

Well, it started out fine - but the. N I kinda just got confused watching this one!

(maybe it’s my imaginary’ adhd..)

 

[Atreides]

 

[Atreides]