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Sticky: Monthly General Chat - February 2026
Feb. 1st, 2026 09:15 pmparadisedinermodGeneral chat is for anything you want to talk about, k-pop related or not. These will go up at the beginning of every month, so feel free to check back in or comment at any point throughout the month. The post is stickied to the top of the comm along with the admin post.
Optional discussion question: what have you been watching lately?
Optional discussion question: what have you been watching lately?
New Music Monday - 16 February 2026
Feb. 16th, 2026 08:23 pmparadisedinermodThe regular weekly post for us to talk about any and all of our thoughts about the week's new releases.
Happy Seollal! A short week due to the holiday season.
RIIZE - All of You (Japan)
Hearts2Hearts - Rude
X:In - Dazzle Flash
Kim Sung Kyu - Over It (pre-release)
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 9 February
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
[ Rec Something Wednesday | WIP Wednesday | Monthly General Chat | Comment Fest ]
Happy Seollal! A short week due to the holiday season.
RIIZE - All of You (Japan)
Hearts2Hearts - Rude
X:In - Dazzle Flash
Kim Sung Kyu - Over It (pre-release)
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 9 February
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
Rec Something Wednesday - Valentine's Day
Feb. 11th, 2026 09:22 pmparadisedinermodHere is where you can drop your recs or ask for recs for fanworks or any kind of media or content. This week's optional theme:
Reminder: you can self-rec and promote your works in this comm too.
If you're leaving a rec for a fanwork, you can include some/all of the following info:
[ New Music Monday | WIP Wednesday | Monthly General Chat | Comment Fest ]
Valentine's Day
Reminder: you can self-rec and promote your works in this comm too.
If you're leaving a rec for a fanwork, you can include some/all of the following info:
New Music Monday - 9 February 2026
Feb. 9th, 2026 08:05 pmparadisedinermodThe regular weekly post for us to talk about any and all of our thoughts about the week's new releases.
Chungha - Save Me
IVE - Bang Bang (pre-release)
Yang Yoseop - Fade Away
MADEIN - Super Obvious
TWS - Nice to See You Again
StayC - Mwuah (Japan)
Jiwoo - Home Sweet Home
Jinsol - Eternal Light
Woodz - Cinema (pre-release)
Lee Jiham - Too Late
Cortis - Mention Me
Sorn - Call it what you want
Hori7on - Lunod
Trendz - Kart Racer
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 2 February
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
[ Rec Something Wednesday | WIP Wednesday | Monthly General Chat | Comment Fest ]
Chungha - Save Me
IVE - Bang Bang (pre-release)
Yang Yoseop - Fade Away
MADEIN - Super Obvious
TWS - Nice to See You Again
StayC - Mwuah (Japan)
Jiwoo - Home Sweet Home
Jinsol - Eternal Light
Woodz - Cinema (pre-release)
Lee Jiham - Too Late
Cortis - Mention Me
Sorn - Call it what you want
Hori7on - Lunod
Trendz - Kart Racer
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 2 February
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
New Music Monday - 2 February 2026
Feb. 2nd, 2026 08:25 pmparadisedinermodThe regular weekly post for us to talk about any and all of our thoughts about the week's new releases.
Zerobaseone - Lovepocalypse
Sungmin - Godsaeng / Dancing Under the Stars
Sya - Stay
Navillera - No Limit
Skinz - Why U Mad (pre-release)
Misamo (Japan)
Ateez - Adrenaline
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 26 January
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
[ Rec Something Wednesday | WIP Wednesday | Monthly General Chat | Comment Fest ]
Zerobaseone - Lovepocalypse
Sungmin - Godsaeng / Dancing Under the Stars
Sya - Stay
Navillera - No Limit
Skinz - Why U Mad (pre-release)
Misamo (Japan)
Ateez - Adrenaline
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 26 January
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
run for roses fest: round one open
Jan. 31st, 2026 06:01 pmrfrfestmod
RUN FOR ROSES FEST, a femslash, Dreamwidth-based fic fest focused on girl groups all around the world, is now open for PROMPTS and FILLS! Make sure to read the rules before prompting/filling and happy writing!
π ROUND ONE HERE
FTH 2026 sign-ups open
Jan. 31st, 2026 11:58 pmpopliarI am not involved in running this auction, just spreading the word:
"FTH is an online auction of fanworks that generates donations to progressive nonprofits that are working to protect marginalized people. Over the course of the last 9 years we have raised over $430,000 for a range of amazing organizations."
Sign-ups are open for this year
FTH Kpop Bsky account with some stats on kpop sign-ups so far!
"FTH is an online auction of fanworks that generates donations to progressive nonprofits that are working to protect marginalized people. Over the course of the last 9 years we have raised over $430,000 for a range of amazing organizations."
Sign-ups are open for this year
FTH Kpop Bsky account with some stats on kpop sign-ups so far!
run for roses fic fest
Jan. 30th, 2026 06:37 pmrfrfestmod
π WHAT IS RUN FOR FOR ROSES FEST?
Run For Roses Fest is a femslash, Dreamwidth-based fic fest focused on girl groups all around the world, heavily inspired bygirlsfest,
π HOW TO PARTICIPATE & RULES
ROUND ONE STARTS JAN 31, 4PM EST TIME.
New Music Monday - 26 January 2026
Jan. 26th, 2026 09:05 pmparadisedinermodThe regular weekly post for us to talk about any and all of our thoughts about the week's new releases.
Kiiikiii - 404 (New Era)
Hwina - Hello, Sara
Young Posse - Visa / Pilot 3
Billlie - Cloud Palace (pre-release)
i-dle - Mono (feat. Skaiwater)
8TURN - Bruise
POW - Come True (feat. Shin Onyu)
Lee Jiham - Forever Mine
WHIB - Rock the Nation
Onewe
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 19 January
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
[ Rec Something Wednesday | WIP Wednesday | Monthly General Chat | Comment Fest ]
Kiiikiii - 404 (New Era)
Hwina - Hello, Sara
Young Posse - Visa / Pilot 3
Billlie - Cloud Palace (pre-release)
i-dle - Mono (feat. Skaiwater)
8TURN - Bruise
POW - Come True (feat. Shin Onyu)
Lee Jiham - Forever Mine
WHIB - Rock the Nation
Onewe
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 19 January
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
An informal poll about concerts.
Jan. 22nd, 2026 02:28 pmfalknerThis poll is anonymous.
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 26
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 26
Do you like receiving handmade goodies from other fans at concerts?
If yes, what kind of handmade goodies do you enjoy receiving?
View Answers
Photocards & prints
14 (53.8%)
Stickers
17 (65.4%)
Bracelets & other "wereables"
8 (30.8%)
Other (will comment)
1 (3.8%)
It's all good
18 (69.2%)
POLL: Favourite releases from 2025 part 2
Jan. 22nd, 2026 10:58 pmparadisedinermodThanks everyone who voted in the monthly polls! Those are now closed and these are the most popular songs of each month for the second half of 2025.
You can watch/listen to the shortlisted songs on Youtube.
A few stats from our favourite tracks:
Boys/Girls
12 boy groups/male soloists
9 girl groups/female soloists
Much closer than last time!
Artists by agency
3 100/BPM
3 Hybe
3 JYP
3 SM
3 Starship
1 each from 257, Abyss, EDAM, Griffin, KQ and RBW
It's never been this evenly distributed before??!!
And now the poll:
You can watch/listen to the shortlisted songs on Youtube.
A few stats from our favourite tracks:
Boys/Girls
12 boy groups/male soloists
9 girl groups/female soloists
Much closer than last time!
Artists by agency
3 100/BPM
3 Hybe
3 JYP
3 SM
3 Starship
1 each from 257, Abyss, EDAM, Griffin, KQ and RBW
It's never been this evenly distributed before??!!
And now the poll:
Poll #34107 2025 part 2
This poll is closed.
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 30
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 30
What are your favourite releases of 2025 part 2?
View Answers
&team - Back to Life
7 (23.3%)
Ateez - In Your Fantasy / Ash
9 (30.0%)
The Boyz - Still Love You
1 (3.3%)
Illit - Not Cute Anymore
1 (3.3%)
Itzy - Tunnel Vision
0 (0.0%)
IVE - XOXZ
3 (10.0%)
Key - Hunter
4 (13.3%)
KiiiKiii - Dancing Alone
2 (6.7%)
Le Sserafim - Spaghetti (feat j-hope)
4 (13.3%)
Minho - Tempo
2 (6.7%)
Monsta X - Do What I Want / N the Front
5 (16.7%)
NMIXX - Spinning on It / Blue Valentine / Mexe
11 (36.7%)
Onew - Animals
1 (3.3%)
Purple Kiss - Doremi
2 (6.7%)
Stray Kids - Do It / Divine
5 (16.7%)
Sunmi - Cynical
3 (10.0%)
Taemin - Veil
2 (6.7%)
VIVIZ - La La Love Me
2 (6.7%)
WayV - Eternal White
0 (0.0%)
Woodz - I'll Never Love Again
1 (3.3%)
XLOV - Rizz
4 (13.3%)
WIP Wednesday
Jan. 21st, 2026 10:01 pmparadisedinermodWhat are you working on? Stuck on a plot point and want to talk it out? Have a canon question or looking for a resource? Anything and everything about your WIPs is welcome. Any kind of WIP counts, including fic, fanart, graphics, meta, icons, etc.
Optional questions are below. If there's something else you want to say about your WIP, please add it and we can update the meme.
You can contribute to the post until we put up the next WIP Wednesday! We are embracing the slower pace of Dreamwidth.
[ New Music Monday | Rec Something Wednesday | Monthly General Chat | Comment Fest ]
Optional questions are below. If there's something else you want to say about your WIP, please add it and we can update the meme.
You can contribute to the post until we put up the next WIP Wednesday! We are embracing the slower pace of Dreamwidth.
New Music Monday - 19 January 2026
Jan. 19th, 2026 10:12 pmparadisedinermodThe regular weekly post for us to talk about any and all of our thoughts about the week's new releases.
EXO - Crown
Forestella - Nella Notte
Catch the Young - Amplify
can't be blue - should be you
Lola - TATz
La Poem - Meant to Be
Oneus - Grenade
M.O.N.T - History
AxMxP - Pass/Thereafter
1verse - WABIF (Wide Awake Before I Fall)
TNX - Call Me Back
dodree - Just Like A Dream (debut)
L.I.N.C
XG - Hypnotize
Momoland - White Spring
Zerobaseone - Roses (pre-release)
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 12 January
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
[ Rec Something Wednesday | WIP Wednesday | Monthly General Chat | Comment Fest ]
EXO - Crown
Forestella - Nella Notte
Catch the Young - Amplify
can't be blue - should be you
Lola - TATz
La Poem - Meant to Be
Oneus - Grenade
M.O.N.T - History
AxMxP - Pass/Thereafter
1verse - WABIF (Wide Awake Before I Fall)
TNX - Call Me Back
dodree - Just Like A Dream (debut)
L.I.N.C
XG - Hypnotize
Momoland - White Spring
Zerobaseone - Roses (pre-release)
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 12 January
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
New Music Monday - 12 January 2026
Jan. 12th, 2026 08:44 pmparadisedinermodThe regular weekly post for us to talk about any and all of our thoughts about the week's new releases.
DK x Seungkwan - Blue
Alpha Drive One - Freak Alarm (debut)
Lngshot - Moonwalkin'
n.SSign - Funky Like Me
Illit - Sunday Morning (Japan)
NCT Wish - Hello Mellow (Japan)
Inseong - Mute is Off
Onewe - Ferris Wheel
ChRocktikal - Peace (debut)
Lightsum - Beautiful Pain
Enhypen - Knife
MISAMO - Confetti (Japan)
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 5 January
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
[ Rec Something Wednesday | WIP Wednesday | Monthly General Chat | Comment Fest ]
DK x Seungkwan - Blue
Alpha Drive One - Freak Alarm (debut)
Lngshot - Moonwalkin'
n.SSign - Funky Like Me
Illit - Sunday Morning (Japan)
NCT Wish - Hello Mellow (Japan)
Inseong - Mute is Off
Onewe - Ferris Wheel
ChRocktikal - Peace (debut)
Lightsum - Beautiful Pain
Enhypen - Knife
MISAMO - Confetti (Japan)
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 5 January
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
POLL: favourite releases of December 2025
Jan. 8th, 2026 10:02 pmparadisedinermodLast one! The polls for July, August, September, October and November are still open. You can make your case for your faves in the comments and if we missed something, you can do a write-in vote in the comments.
We'll leave the monthly polls open for a couple more weeks then do a run-off poll.
( Read more... )
We'll leave the monthly polls open for a couple more weeks then do a run-off poll.
( Read more... )
paradisedinermodHere is where you can drop your recs or ask for recs for fanworks or any kind of media or content. This week's optional theme:
There's been a lot of exchanges and fests going on recently - Yuletide, Fandom Trumps Hate, Lune Secret Santa, Christmassy...
Reminder: you can self-rec and promote your works in this comm too.
If you're leaving a rec for a fanwork, you can include some/all of the following info:
[ New Music Monday | WIP Wednesday | Monthly General Chat | Comment Fest ]
Stories from holiday challenges and exchanges
There's been a lot of exchanges and fests going on recently - Yuletide, Fandom Trumps Hate, Lune Secret Santa, Christmassy...
Reminder: you can self-rec and promote your works in this comm too.
If you're leaving a rec for a fanwork, you can include some/all of the following info:
New Music Monday - 5 January 2026
Jan. 5th, 2026 08:35 pmparadisedinermodThe regular weekly post for us to talk about any and all of our thoughts about the week's new releases.
Apink - Love Me More
Joohoney - The Sting
H1-KEY - μΈμμ μν κ°μ§ μλλΌ
yesweare (idntt) - Pretty Boy Swag
Ha Sungwoon - Tell the World
Chuu - XO, My Cyberlove
CNBLUE - Killer Joy
Shin Soohyun - Gray.
Waker - Like That
Latency - It Was Love (debut)
Zerobaseone - Running to Future
Comma - Toxic Sugar (debut)
DIA - Dance!
Young Posse x Benzo - Lose Your Shxt
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 29 December
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
[ Rec Something Wednesday | WIP Wednesday | Monthly General Chat | Comment Fest ]
Apink - Love Me More
Joohoney - The Sting
H1-KEY - μΈμμ μν κ°μ§ μλλΌ
yesweare (idntt) - Pretty Boy Swag
Ha Sungwoon - Tell the World
Chuu - XO, My Cyberlove
CNBLUE - Killer Joy
Shin Soohyun - Gray.
Waker - Like That
Latency - It Was Love (debut)
Zerobaseone - Running to Future
Comma - Toxic Sugar (debut)
DIA - Dance!
Young Posse x Benzo - Lose Your Shxt
New MVs are also added to an ongoing Youtube playlist.
Last week's MVs: 29 December
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
Monthly General Chat - January 2026
Jan. 5th, 2026 08:27 pmparadisedinermodHappy new year everyone! General chat is for anything you want to talk about, k-pop related or not. These will go up at the beginning of every month, so feel free to check back in or comment at any point throughout the month. The post is stickied to the top of the comm along with the admin post.
Optional discussion question: do you make New Years' resolutions? any projects or goals for 2026?
Our End of year Q&A post is still open too!
Optional discussion question: do you make New Years' resolutions? any projects or goals for 2026?
Our End of year Q&A post is still open too!
New Music Monday - 29 December 2025
Dec. 29th, 2025 10:08 pmparadisedinermodThe regular weekly post for us to talk about any and all of our thoughts about the week's new releases.
Also - a reminder that our End of Year post is up!
Say My Name - UFO (ATTENT!ON)
Rolling Quartz - Masquerade
CNBLUE - Still, a Flower (pre-release)
Katseye - Internet Girl
Re:Hearts - Persona
New MVs are also added to an ongoing youtube playlist. ETA: 2026 playlist now added!
Last week's MVs: 22 December
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
[ Rec Something Wednesday | WIP Wednesday | Monthly General Chat | Comment Fest ]
Also - a reminder that our End of Year post is up!
Say My Name - UFO (ATTENT!ON)
Rolling Quartz - Masquerade
CNBLUE - Still, a Flower (pre-release)
Katseye - Internet Girl
Re:Hearts - Persona
New MVs are also added to an ongoing youtube playlist. ETA: 2026 playlist now added!
Last week's MVs: 22 December
Feel free to add new comments in the replies for songs/MVs we missed.
