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Sunmi, K-Pop's Queen of “CYNICAL” Cool, Is Back!

November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

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Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa...
#Sunmi #Cynical #Kpop #HEARTMAID

Ever feel like a little dark humor is the only way to cope? Sunmi's discography says, yes! I explore how Sunmi's "Cynical" uses horror, laughter, and gummy eyeballs to tap into our deepest anxieties.

And Redefining the Genre with a Touch of the Grotesque

Sunmi, K-Pop's Queen of “CYNICAL” Cool, is Back! #videoessay

November 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM

Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

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Ever feel like a little dark humor is the only way to cope? Sunmi's discography says, yes! I explore how Sunmi's "Cynical" uses horror, laughter, and gummy eyeballs to tap into our deepest anxieties. Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/EyQDE...
#Sunmi #Cynical #Kpop #HEARTMAID

Bang Ye-dam’s “Against All”

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November 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM

Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

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Cheers to Bang Ye-dam's "Against All," an anthem of resilience. The breathtaking vocal control it takes to navigate its depth, from vulnerability to explosive hope, is simply captivating and should be appreciated. READ MORE: diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/bang-ye-da...
#BangYedam #KPOP

Vocal Control Meets Instrumental Depth

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November 8, 2025 at 5:37 AM

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Excited to be back with a reaction after focusing on video essays for a bit. I had to return to my roots for XLOV's new release, "RIZZ"! I’ve been waiting extremely impatiently.
#XLOV #엑스러브 #RIZZ #UXLXVE #Kpop #reaction
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XLOV's 'RIZZ' MV Reaction: I need rizz lessons.

From Self-Protective Wish to Empathetic Promise

November 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM

Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

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Or, check out the audible version 🫶🏾
My video essay on Taehyun's 'Bird of Night' & Beomgyu's 'Take My Half'. Check it out! #TXT #TomorrowByTogether #TomorrowXTogether #MOA #KPOP #essay
YOUTUBE: youtu.be/XVrryc9fVJM

November 4, 2025 at 5:38 AM

Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

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Finally talking about the incredible solos from TXT's The Star Chapter: TOGETHER! Check out my essays on Taehyun's 'Bird of Night' & Beomgyu's 'Take My Half'. #TXT #TomorrowXTogether #KPOP
SUBSTACK: diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/taehyun-of...
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Beomgyu's "Take My Half"

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November 4, 2025 at 5:36 AM

Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

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Need a K-Pop pick-me-up? Jump into the first entry of my X-Pop Confessions for 5 earworms that unlock a whole new level of obsession and inspire ridiculous choreo only I will ever see!
#GENBLUE #ARISE #KIIRAS #MUU #QUEENZEYE #KPOP #earworm
youtu.be/so5OczIarr0

My Global Pop Confessions: Earworms I Can't Stop Playing

MONSTA X's “Do What I Want” and “N the Front”

November 2, 2025 at 5:39 AM

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MONSTA X at their boldest! "Do What I Want" and "N the Front" is the perfect two-course serving of the group's boldness and ability to command both shadows and spotlight. It's good eating for Monbebe! READ MORE: open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa...
#MONSTAX #몬스타엑스 #DoWhatIWant #NtheFront #kpop

A Monster Dichotomy of Boldness

Hwasa's "Good Goodbye": A Farewell That Makes You Taller

November 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

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In "Good Goodbye," Hwasa's vocal is the point! It's a lesson in self-assuredness. Hear the "I know my worth" in every line as she transforms a goodbye into a declaration of independence.
#HWASA #Mamamoo #KPOP
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POW’s “Wall Flowers”: An Anthem for Us Introverts

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October 31, 2025 at 5:58 PM

Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

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POW's reimagines "Wall Flowers" as not invisible, but possessing latent power, discovering beauty and strength within the shadows. Imagine a vibrant street mural brought to life as a song.
#POW #KPop #videoessay

Substack 👉🏾 diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/pows-wall-...
youtu.be/PvM69Lnhz7c

A Hexagonal Triumph Forged in Love, Loss, and MIXX POP

October 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM

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For my reading-averse, youtu.be/joMhB9eXN8k!
#NMIXX #BlueValentine

October 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM

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🎧 Feeling those butterflies? 🦋 Let NMIXX's "Blue Valentine" take you on an emotional rollercoaster! From upbeat to get low to pondering and reflection, this album's got it all. Check out why I'm hooked! #NMIXX #MusicToFeel #BlueValentine
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NMIXX's "Blue Valentine"

Why Seulgi's "Accidentally on Purpose" Is a Triumph in Tracklist Sequencing

October 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM

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Join me, Seulgi and her last solo release 'Accidentally on Purpose' as I explore the genius of its sequencing and the emotional journey it takes you on as Seulgi's best solo work yet! 🔥 youtu.be/QyIkK4mv5x0
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Hearts2Hearts: The Synth-Pop Alchemy of Forging Retro Gold into Modern Dreams

October 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM

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Explore the synth-pop spectrum of Hearts2Hearts from the ethereal "The Chase" to the funky "Pretty Please" (FOCUS drops 10/20), taking retro influences and creating something familiar yet new.
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Watch, like, subscribe, and share!
#Hearts2Hearts #TheChase #PrettyPlease #Kpop

Decoding the Push & Pull of AtHeart's The Plot Twist EP

October 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM

Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

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"AtHeart's 'Plot Twist' EP: Authenticity vs. Performance! 🔥 My new video explores the tensions within their music, from 'Good Girl' expectations to unexpected 'Plot Twist's. 🤔 Watch and find out!
youtu.be/4rSv3VF5EfA
#AtHeart #Kpop

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#XG #XGALX #XGALA #GALA

October 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM

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October 3, 2025 at 5:45 AM

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#YUQI #Motivation #MO #Gone

October 3, 2025 at 5:37 AM

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#Hearts2Hearts #H2H #KPOP #focus

October 3, 2025 at 5:36 AM

Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

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October 3, 2025 at 5:28 AM

Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

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Yuju's "Reply": Love, Goodbyes, and Growth in Bloom 🌸
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Yuju's "Reply": Love, Goodbyes, and Growth in Bloom

A Farewell With Many Layers

Jin's 'Don't Say You Love Me' MV #reaction

October 3, 2025 at 4:24 AM

Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

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We used to talk a lot about the impact of normalizing violence. Seems we should have been talking about the impact of normalizing human suffering too 🫶🏾

May 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM

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Can't wait to see #Jin live and experience this song in person! Each release makes me feel luckier to be part of the BTS journey, and I’m excited for the rest of the ECHO promo. Jin's versatility shines. #AFBF

Jin's 'Don't Say You Love Me' MV #reaction
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Jin's 'Don't Say You Love Me' MV #reaction

May 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM

Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

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Can't wait to see Jin live, to experience this song in person! Each release makes me feel luckier to be part of this journey, and I’m excited for the rest of the ECHO promotion. Jin's versatility shines. How he can touch my heart with his music always amazes me. #AFBF #reaction
youtu.be/4rvmYYETfUc