I’m Also There As Well And It’s Definitely Disgusting And Disappointing The Shit That Is Going In

MHJ vs HYBE vs NJ is sad

Backstory

I've been into Kpop for more than 2 years (I got in during lockdown) and I know (at least to some extent) how the Korean industry works. The slave contracts, the countless training sessions and the blood, sweat and tears (literally) are what makes Kpop the most interesting and depressing industry of them all. And we may advocate for changes in it, because this industry (administratively) sucks ass and should be illegal most of the terms and conditions that the trainees and idols face day to day. This applies to all industries as well.

I stan BTS, EN- and LSF, also casual listener of other groups such as TXT, AESPA, ITZY, SKZ, EXO, ATEEZ, G-IDLE, BP (as solo artists) and solo artists like IU and many more. (Is a lot of musical TMI about me but is for you to get the gist of what I'm going to say next).

But (again TMI), I studied back in high school business, particularly in accounting for 3 years and I went to a uni course for a semester on business. So I understand mildly the entails of it and how it works.

Now that's out of the way, let's go to the next point, shall we?

Main event

For those who don't know or are not into the kpop scene and such, there has been a controversy surrounding MHJ (former CEO of ADOR (music label under HYBE), HYBE Labels and recently with NJs and the lawsuit against ADOR. Why? Well, according to HYBE and provided evidence to the courtroom after filing a lawsuit, MHJ was defaming, disclosing private information against HYBE LABELS and Co,, including groups like BTS, LSF, ILLIT and many more under the same company, while violating breaches of her contract plus abusing her power in the company and trying to split-up ADOR from HYBE.

Resulting to MHJ stepping down from being the CEO to Creative Director for 3 years for ONLY NJs and then she was released. However, MHJ decided to quit that position. And for the next few weeks, a big storm came to HYBE after that.

NJ broadcasted a live on Weverse (a Kpop communication app) talking about their conditions if HYBE and ADOR still wanted to work with them. One of those conditions was bringing back MHJ as CEO. Given with a deadline. The deadline passed, and yes ADOR adjusted to their demands except one...the return of MHJ.

Now, MHJ is a controversial figure in Kpop. And a very concerning one, this woman is a certified pedophile and groomer since she with SM Entertainment. And this was reflected on groups like RV and Shinee, and many more under SM.

As a consequence, NJ members are "advocating" for a termination of their contract with ADOR (their label) due to mistreatment and contract violation from their part. Claiming that they won't pay for fees due to this termination and that their case for their claims is solid. But that is not the case apparently, since none of their claims seem to be backed up. And their contract is still active with the label.

My opinion The situation is getting worse for everyone, especially for NJ. The girls are in a complicated problem that they, most likely, developed it themselves by throwing their lives to MHJ. One thing is having gratitude to your boss their guidance but other is kissing their ass at every moment and treating them as if they did nothing wrong and that is you and them against the world. Even the parents support her. I'm not siding with anyone but I have to say that all their actions against the company are going to be futile due to the lack of evidence and invalidation of their clams. And them saying that ADOR violated their contract is a huge mistake since NJ are the ones who are violating the contract saying that they are no longer under them and doing things that violate it. Meaning, the ones who are loosing are the girls, with all and career. Is truly a sad situation for everyone.

For reference

MHJ (Min Hee Jin) NJ (NewJeans) SKZ (Stray Kids) LSF (Le Sserafim) EN- (Enhypen) BP (BlackPink) RV (Red Velvet)

Reference https://youtu.be/eyEMkcN73Lk?si=QCgQ4wsaxymvbpqo https://youtu.be/SetopX8i_u8?si=v-2PypVKaHSE7OKT https://youtu.be/AEhHk6E0m2o?si=5Yt0G5fc71rml-iB&t=2618 https://youtu.be/0yXJqWP2DXY?si=G0lurBtzI4MvlhJi

This is only an insight of the issue and how I feel about it, I don't have a reason to hate/discriminate against them. I may understand that some of you might have different opinions on the matter, however be respectful about it. Just don't be an asshole.

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~lovely

Thanks again for voting in the last poll, and for the support as well!!!!

This one is for again, character analysis✨

Again, thank you so much!!!

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💜 they’re so freaking ETHEREAL!!!!!

BTS X VOGUE/GQ COVER

what do you mean elon musk did a nazi salute on live tv at the united states presidential inauguration twice and is now erasing the evidence off the internet by replacing the footage with the crowd cheering instead?

would be a shame if people reblogged this, wouldn’t it?

And the worst part is that most of the people say the same thing that other person did, repeating it constantly, creating a mob mentality. It disappoints that some people can’t think for themselves even if they’re payed for it.

love,

~lovely

i think it would benefit fandom culture in general to learn how to think and say:

"this story didn't go the direction i hoped for or cater to my personal tastes/tolerances regarding certain subject matter, character arcs, and plot delivery methods. oh well! at least others seem to understand and enjoy it."

... rather than:

"GGGGRHGHGFJHH the writers are BAD, the representation is BAD, they don't know their own characters as well as I DO. i can NEVER overlook these characters' flaws and negative actions NO MATTER what led to it, how conflicted they are about it, or how they show desire to change. and if the writers don't EXPLICITLY make these characters apologize for and condemn every awful and questionable action via extensive and literal dialogue AND solve every outstanding conflict by the end of the story, that means they're CONDONING these horrible things in real life and we shouldn't care!"

People spout "acab" to feel self righteous without actually thinking about the people who have been oppressed and hurt. The way people have moved from "blm" to "acab" because it's not about giving the oppressed their support but it's about finding a way to spread hate over allegiance.

People don't care about the people of zaun being free and living positive. They only care about attacking any affiliate of piltover. If they cared about zaun and zaun lives they wouldn't be putting silco on a silver platter. They wouldn't be ignoring how jinx helped hurt so many of her own people. Helped paint a target on zauns back. But vi puts on the enforcer uniform once and suddenly she's become zauns worst traitor.

These people want to talk about the divide between zaun/piltover, and say arcane fumbled the bag on its politics. But yall can't even bring logical discussion into it. Yall just want to see piltover punished actually, yall don't want to see zaun thriving.

That's why yall don't hold jinx using the grey on the entirety of piltover, uncalculated and actively harming kids/those who've done nothing but exists, to the same standards as caitlyn using it; calculated through the vents to take down the chembarons. Both are not good/ideal, but why can you criticize one action and not the other.

Why Didn't We See Cait Tell Vi About Jinx?

**Spoilers For Arcane***

There has been a tremendous amount of conversation regarding Jinx's fate in the end of the show. I think by now, most of us seem to agree she is alive. There is a significant amount of evidence. But one of the conversations I have enjoyed reading different takes on, is did Caitlyn tell Vi her suspicions? should she? and why didn't we see one way or the other? This will be fairly short compared to my usual work, I just wanted to delve into these questions, offer my thoughts, and hopefully get some good discussion out of it!

THE EVIDENCE: (In no particular order)

The Shimmer streak right as the explosion occurs

I have seen some argue that it's simply the purple inside the bomb. This is possible of course but it seems extremely directed.

2. Caitlyn's investigations

When it is all said and done, we have a quiet moment with Caitlyn investigating the cooling/vent system of the tower where Jinx died, as well has holding the mostly intact head of her monkey bomb. the implication here is quite clear. But of course it is not definitive. They are only telling us she reason to be thinking about Jinx being alive.

3. Full Circle

The second shot is the last one of the show.. if we didn't have the first shot to fall back to it would feel quite random but if you think back to that, it seems quite clear what they are implying. Additionally although I don't have a good way to share it here, the score in this moment is variation on "Dear friend across the river" which we hear Powder singing to open the whole show.

4. Glitched The End

That is the very last shot we are given and the animation is very in line with the glitch style of Jinx we have come to know so well.

5. Arcane Afterglow For Act 3

Skip to 1:19 if that is all you are here for

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There are others for sure. I saw someone in the community post some pages from the artbook showing things like "i'm still here" I believe it was. And I know there have been other interviews and such. This is just what I am personally aware of. And while of course I am just a regular fan and I don't know any better than any of you, this is all enough for me to feel confidant saying she's alive. I am of a similar opinion to many I have seen. I do not think Caitlyn had told Vi by the end of what we saw, but I think it's because she herself is not 100% sure yet.

Why isn't she sure?

Well even using the evidence I listed, only one out of those five points is something Caitlyn would be aware of. Now I do think she is probably fairly confidant, as the implication of her investigating at all was very clear. But keeping in mind that she knows how badly Vi wanted to save Jinx, and the enormity of the guilt Vi must feel given that Jinx had to save her (Vi was legitimately having a dissociative episode born of her PTSD and there was nothing she could do. Don't start with me Anti-Vi'ers), I think Caitlyn would be very careful to not give Vi false hope.

Would Caitlyn Even Tell Vi and Risk Her leaving?

I think so. And my reasoning is that she has done it before. When she paved the way for Vi to free Jinx, there was every possibility the sisters would vanish into the night and Caitlyn would never see them again. With that in mind, and their dynamic in general with Caitlyn probably feeling she has a tremendous amount of trust to keep rebuilding between them, I seriously doubt she would risk hiding something so large from Vi if she felt confidant Jinx was alive. Jinx wanted Vi to live free of their past and find her happiness. I think Caitlyn would honor giving Vi the choice and hope for the best. Especially taking into account the whole dynamic around Caitlyn showing Vi how much she loves and respects not only her, but her heart. She cherishes the heart that drives Vi to protect those she loves. I don't see Caitlyn betraying that by trying to control her.

Is it better for Vi to know?

This one is tough. On the one hand, we have to factor all the things we already discussed in. We know Vi wanted them to be together. We know she is probably torturing herself over her sister's perceived death. But, we also have to consider the other side. Because by the end the Sisters are family again. So why would Jinx leave and not tell Vi the truth?:

Jinx herself will never know peace in Piltover or Zaun (at least as things are now). I'm not doing a whole thing here, but in Zaun they all want her to be their symbol. And in Piltover, regardless of her heroism or the reason she did what she did, there will always be stares and whispers for her crimes. Not to mention the whole process of whatever resolving the issues of her crimes would mean in the first place. It would not only be trouble for her, but probably for Vi and Caitlyn as well. She gave Vi permission to move forward with her life, and we saw Vi take it which is a reason to be hopeful. But if I were Jinx, and I had decided to leave, I would be very aware of the possibility that Vi would feel honor bound to leave the love she had found, and turn her back on the peace Jinx tried to convince her she deserves. Because while Vi is full to the brim with wonderful qualities, her journey to believing her own self-worth is still very new. And I think Jinx wisely would be worried Vi could not let her go alone. Just as Vi has to start finding herself free of their past, Jinx needs the same. It's not that she doesn't love Vi. I think she has made it EXTREMELY CLEAR that she does. But in terms of her mental state and her arc, I think she has resolved the conflict between the shattered ghost of Powder, and Silco's terrorist daughter. she IS JINX. She is no longer A JINX. And I think to find out what that means, she has to step away from the shadows of her past and start completely over. Just as Vi has to start finding out who she is without the crushing guilt and pain of their childhood. Listen yall, I know I can be quite harsh on Jinx especially because Vi is my favorite. But let me bring you back to something I first realized in my deep-dive on the sisters relationship.

Vi is a courageous, loving, and loyal sister who would fist fight the devil himself with one hand tied behind her back for her loved ones. But she is still only a person. And as always, the brilliantly heart wrenching writing of this show tells us exactly how Jinx feels about her older sister in the opening of the show, and proves it again at the end:

Even when they were little girls on that bridge, Vi walked tall, trying to shield Powder from the horror around them. But when it became too much, when the horror, and the pain, and the loss overwhelmed her, Powder threw her small body over her big sister trying with everything in her to be that shield for Vi.... Just as she would the next time Violet needed her...

I am firmly and completely convinced she would not leave Vi like that unless she truly felt it was the right thing for both of them. She has come to far and been through too much. Agree or disagree, I think she is doing her best to be that sister Vi deserves once more. Even if its painful.

What I Hope:

My hope, is that Caitlyn shares her information with Violet when she feels she has enough to not devastate her beloved with false hope. And that hearing that, Vi will choose to honor her sister's decision, as well as see the truth that she herself deserves love, and peace, and safety, and be at peace. My hope is that in the end, Vi can see Jinx's decision was not one of neglect, or abandonment, or crisis. But just as Vi had always tried so hard to be Jinx needed, in that moment Jinx saw what they both needed, and made the hard call, to give them both the chance the world tried to steal from them.

Thank you all for reading. I know I have been a tad feisty lately and I wanted to get back to talking about what I love about this show! These characters and this story connect with us all on such deep levels because of their humanity. Their flaws, their strengths, the moments they succeed and the moments they fall short. Ultimately, we can't know if Violet will do the right thing if and when she finds out. But she and Caitlyn give me hope. I hope this has done the same for you.

Never stop standing for the stories that matter. See yall next time!

I’m gonna be completely honest…the “break-up” (which was more of a fall out more than anything) between Vi and Caitlyn was completely necessary for both their developments in future episodes and how they would react to them.

1. Vi was deeply involved in all of it. Not by action but by association, therefore she felt guilty about what went down with Jinx and decided (after having an argument with Caitlyn about it) to become an enforcer and find Jinx, and kill if it came down to it. Which shows in one of the sequences of Jinx and Vi’s fight (when Vi steps aside to let Cait take the shot).

2. Caitlyn wasn’t in her right mind, and to be fair, if that shit happened to me I would totally loose it as well. Grief can bring the best and the worst in people. And because of that, she took advantage of her position as Leader of House Kiramman to chase Jinx and kill her. Transforming herself to the terrorist that she was aiming for.

Both were in a shitty position in act 1 that is not surprising that the outcome is devastating. They were doomed to drift apart due to radical decisions taken from both sides. Vi, driven by guilt, trauma and loss of Jinx “mentally”, and Cait driven by vengeance, grief and burden of the Kiramman House. Completely understandable but not fully thought out as they could’ve been but aren’t, yet sometimes those decisions are the lesser evil than the main proposal (which was beginning another civil war between Zaun and Pitlover). Still, it doesn’t make them right.

Vi did it out of guilty and obviously, because she thought it was the right thing to do, wearing a heartbreaking realization that her sister is “gone”(while Jinx/Powder is in still there, the problem is that Jinx takes the impulse of jumping into the most chaotic measures to destroy herself and everything around her). Meanwhile Caitlyn was blinded by rage and grief to think for a second all her plans to find Jinx. Not thinking for the consequences and dragging all the people around her to get her objective. They need to breath and distance themselves from the situations surrounding but in a time of crisis and despair, is not possible and the pressure to make ends meet is high.

For them to be in a healthy place to start over (like they did in 02x08) they need to go through it. Hurts to see them fall into habits but is very rewarding once you see the final outcome.

love,

~lovely

1st Entry

Hi!!!

This my first time posting, and yeah...that's it.

I'll post more content, soon!!!

Kisses

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Arcane Season 2

Lately, I've seen a lot of content creators and people online reacting and talking about Arcane season 2 in a negative way, to the point where they say that the season was trash. And honestly it makes me mad. If the ending of the story, or the story itself wasn't your cup of tea, is okay. Media enjoyment and appreciation is subjective, however, we can all be objective when it comes to the actual content of said media...and that is what has me so disappointed on their takes, because their reviews (that I came across with) are flat out lacked on media literacy and did not entirely understand the source material they were reviewing.

Let's start with the character arcs...in my honest opinion. THEY WERE GOOD. ALL OF THEM. I feel like a lot of people are exaggerating when it came to the arcs (especially Vi, Jinx and Caitlyn's) saying that they were not developed enough like in the first season, but I disagree. Most of their arcs for season 2 were HEAVLY hinted and foreshadowed in season 1, mostly Jinx's and Cait's.

One of the arc that gets more hate is Vi's, and is because of the s3x scene of season 2 episode 8 and the finale of season 2 episode 9, and overall season 1. As well as her forgiveness towards Caitlyn and how she acted selfishly in that episode. However, they don't take into account 2 things: 1. Vi is heartbroken (for what it feels the 30th time in both seasons) because Jinx/Powder tears and rejects Vi's help and unconditional love (Vi's fatal flaw is not knowing when to drop the towel, and establishing boundaries for herself, believe me, I learned that THE HARD WAY ) .

2. Vi and Caitlyn might not have enough time to talk about their feelings as deeply as they would've liked (a literal WAR is coming) so, they did it in the most raw and truthful form of love language, touch and eyes. No words, they weren't needed either.

Don't blame her for doing what it felt right in the moment, also let's be real here. Jinx gave her consent, and decided to leave Vi (Vi doesn't know the context, we do), for her sibling's benefit and love for her, because it hurts to Jinx that Vi is not taking care of herself and not pursuing what she truly wants, which is Caitlyn.

Was it in the worst moment of Jinx deteriorating mind? Yes. Was it out of place?...Maybe. But, was it necessary for the plot? OBVIOUSLY.

The s3x scene holds and magnifies the arcs of the couple and their vulnerability (Vi taking the leap and show her feelings, and Caitlyn responding and being truthful of hers). There are videos that explain the importance and the weight that holds in the arcs of Caitlyn and Violet, way in depth and detailed. They all point out the symbols and meanings of their gestures, which are wonderful. And ties together their bond and their strengths. As a younger sibling, strangely enough, I connect with Vi more than Jinx. That is because of the parental and family expectations that they have on me. I had to take a role of being the caretaker since "I'm more mentally stable". So I understand why Vi is the way she is.

Therefore, I understand and relate to Vi wanting to be selfish for once, without feeling guilty about it later. Not having regrets.

I recently rewatched both seasons and I have to say, it all played out perfectly, including the finale. And it payed off to all the build up in season 1, because of the foreshadows and plot devices used in both seasons to tell the story. The plot points and story arcs were very good, especially since they all connected to the main theme, which is forgiveness. Where do you draw the line in where there is nothing left to forgive or how far are you willing to do so. The plots truly showcased what is Arcane (narratively and character) and how does storytelling (mostly subtext, non-verbal and visual ) actually work. The way the writers handled it was MAGNIFICENT and TRAGIC. Which serves right for the story they conveyed in the series.

I think, one of the reasons that this season was received poorly (compared to season 1) is due to the already constructed ending and story lines that we might have thought of. Which might have more things or less than the main series but it was something to cling on before the premiere of the last season. And because of it, they judge it extremely and harshly without actually taking into account what the story was actually about. Would it have benefited of more episodes? No. Would it have benefited of more runtime? in some things, yes but at the same time, i don't mind it and I believe that it is good. Would it have been better if there was another season to wrap up the story? Definitely not. That is due to the story being pretty much a solid story with a few strong undertones that have unfolded before its finale. I LOVE Arcane, and I would watch it again and again (both seasons). I think, it is one of the biggest series of all time and also the most compelling one in modern media). This final season brought me to tears and this hollow feeling in my chest yet satisfied by the way it ended the main journey of Runeterra, and opened to many more.

Also controversial opinion, but I like season 2 a lot more than season 1. And that is because, I love the development of it (the show of progression and how it embraces the themes showed on the series)

BTW, THE MUSIC SLAPS. BEST OST HANDS DOWN MIC DROP!!!!!!

(P.S. As an english literature major, I might have more insight on this but don't be afraid to disagree/agree in the comments)

I want to know how y'all felt and if you want to ask me something or debate this, you're free to do so. I hope I can create a save space for all types of convos about this show.

love,

~lovely References:

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