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Day 14: Thank you for making me smile again.

Hey.

I think I no longer feel anything for you anymore. I think I don't. I do no feel anymore butterflies when I see you on screen. I no longer care if you appear on screen or not. I think the 2 week hiatus from social media really helped me to get over you and really delete you from my hard drive, for good. 

However, during this season, I would need to say thank you to a few people. I put the blog under private for now, but one day I will put it back on public once I meet the right person that will make it all feel better again. I wanna thank whoever who created Kpop, honestly, because it has allowed me to heal in so many ways that no one else can help me to. 

I am thankful for the OG Kpop group I stanned, Super Junior. Thank you for making my college days so colourful. Your concert was one of my favourite memories in life. 

But for the recent few weeks of getting off social media, I am most thankful to have discovered a few Korean musicians and individuals that have destroyed my bias list and also, my current list of requirements in a man hahahaha. 

Here are a list of things/people I am thankful that I have discovered during this period of self-isolation:

1. Day6

I've always enjoyed rock music. But ever since I took a liking of Z, I chose to listen to the music he likes to listen to and I started to feel like I was losing myself. (its not his fault. I chose to listen to the music he likes because I wanted to get to know him better through the music he listens to but well, it wasn't working well cuz he stopped allowing me into his personal bubble. Oh well.) But when I turned off my friends list in Spotify and got off social media, I went on a journey of self-discovery and most importantly, music discovery. I found the darling of Korean-rock music which is Day6. (alongside with Day6, I discovered other Korean rock bands that I currently really enjoy such as The Rose, N. Flying and even Woosung. More to discover soon.)

My current favourite songs from Day6 are definitely 'Shoot Me' and 'Somehow'. 'Shoot Me' speaks about how even though another person's words are harsh and hurtful, one can still take it. It illustrates the power of words, how it can be positive or destructive. 'Somehow' speaks to me a lot, as I am in the process of walking away from some of my thoughts and feelings that I do not wish to entertain anymore because I feel like I would never stand a chance. 

When I say Day6 is legit, they are legit, even when performing live. The vocals... UMPH! YASSS!



The antics between the members make me laugh so hard. From maknae Dowoon's aegyo and cute English to Brian's wHo's BrI@n?! to Jae constantly getting roasted in his own vlogs, this band brings not just joy to my heart but also much comfort to my heart and ears. 

I have vowed to make Day6's concert the first concert I will attend after the whole quarantine is over. I WILL GO FOR YOUR CONCERT, DAY6!

2. eaJ (Jae of Day6)

This man... how should I describe him. He has the most versatile and unique voice I've ever heard. It's like listening to Boyz II Men and Brian McKnight at the same time. His voice is... power vocals. That's the best I can describe it. Take a listen to his music. This is my favourite release from him so far.



(EDIT: This one is called 50 proof. It is also Jae's personal favourite. It feels like a warm blanket.)

Jae also hosts a podcast called How did I get here? from Dive Studios. Check it out here:


Ignore his tagline. This man speaks with so much clarity and curiousity; I love it! He is also immensely humble, outspoken, kind and intelligent. I am very thankful to have found him on my feed and to listen to him speak while I work. He lifts my spirits much. I hope he also has someone who lifts his spirits too. 

I know Jae will never ever get to read this, but I just want him to know that he is a beautiful human being that I hope I can support and protect always. Thank you for loving people the way you do and for doing music the way you do. You are much loved, Jae! I hope to meet you one day! Let's be friends! :)

3. Eric Nam

Who can forget this king of crazy? I have always followed Eric Nam's updates on social media and news but I haven't really gotten deep into the rabbit hole which was Nam Nation (which I am stuck in and with no return.) Eric Nam is a man with many talents, with the most notable ones being singing and hosting shows. A song I truly enjoy from Mr. Nam himself is Love Die Young. Very bittersweet, painful lyrics. It is a VIBE.

This hilarious human being also hosts his own podcasts on Dive Studios. My favourite is Kpop Daebak with Eric Nam. This is my current favourite episode (because Young K Brian is in it. HAHAHA. #onlyBrian)


Eric has also destroyed my bias list and requirement list successfully. If I ever date someone, I can only date someone like him or Jae because they are both softbois and geniuses. Furthermore, these two are the ultimate crazies. I cannot. I think the interview that really cemented my interested and respect for Eric was the one he did with Zach Sang.


4. The Rose

I only recently (as in, a few days before writing this post) discovered The Rose. I first heard of the band from Jae's video interviewing Sammy (Woosung). THAT MAN HAS SUCH A GENTLE SENSUAL VOICE YET HE IS SO SOFT AND FLUFFY. His voice is one of my other favourites in Korean pop-rock. Sammy!!! I just had to share about this band. I will include a link to Sammy's solo too. 

SAMMY OHMYGAD PLS STAHP


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Thanks for reading, if you ever get to access this blog. Thank you for making my life better again. :)

Love, Rachu.

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