san francisco, california
august 1969

two young men, waiting

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VIVIZ -- MANIAC -- Full Ver. -- 250318
https://youtu.be/9mQKhuw6iQE?si=jrnrnkNoArxUBcgB

As is often the case with fancams, the sounds coming from the audience make me wonder if I really want to see my favourite Kpop groups live.

Perhaps I'm just not much of a concert goer when it comes to popular music; when I was younger, I attended very few rock concerts.

On the other hand, I could be missing out on something wonderful, which is why I am always keen to read thoughtful fan accounts of Kpop concerts.

My main reason, however, for posting this video, which was recorded earlier this year, is to show the shorter hair that SinB had then.

I know that long tresses make up part of the visual culture of traditional youthful femininity, but I love to see idols with bobs and shorter hairstyles in general -- they can look so chic!

In addition, "Maniac" is always fun.

#Kpop #VIVIZ #Maniac #SinB #KpopStyling #Hairstyles #LiveMusic

It only gets worse if you zoom in

#memes #hairstyles #lordy

Yves -- Music Bank -- 250808

The bob and bangs hairstyle Yves is sporting here really appeals to me.

Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about the music she has released since she left LOONA.

I don't dislike her releases, but on the whole they have not grabbed me. I'm disappointed because I had high expectations.

What aggravates the disappointment is Yves coming across as intelligent, thoughtful, and sensitive. This old Orbit feels bad because he cannot express sincere enthusiasm for the work Yves has chosen to make public as a solo artist and which almost certainly means so much to her.

#Kpop #Yves #KpopPix #KpopStyling #Hairstyles

STAYC -- Yoon

With the release of STAYC -- I Want It, we get to see a bangless* Yoon.

I've seen posts treating this hairstyle as an occasion for rejoicing - "Yoon's forehead free at last!" - but I'm not so sure, as I believe in the beauty of bangs.**

However, I am aware that more than personal preferences might be at work here, so I am beginning to look at the semiotics of bangs.***

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bangs_l_5d6ebec8e4b0cdfe0576db28

* "fringe free"
** " the fairness of fringes"
*** "the meanings of fringes"

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VIVIZ -- Mirror
https://youtu.be/65YUZWF0jJA?si=Xsnnv7Qh_XmVJ3ei

Although this fancam was recorded at a concert in Hong Kong a couple of years ago, I've only just come across it.

Musically, "Mirror" sounds very much as if it could have been a GFriend song; I wonder if it was originally written with them in mind. Anyway, I like it and was pleased to see a choreographed performance even if the fancam is ...fancammy!

I also love seeing Eunha with her hair up. Although I understand the appeal of long lustrous locks, I wish more idols would wear their hair shorter. These styles can show off the head and face so well.

I'm going to append a YouTube of "Mirror" which will allow one to better appreciate the song's musical qualities.

#Kpop #VIVIZ #Mirror #Eunha #KpopStyling #HairStyles