Had to perform a disgusting bathroom clean up procedure, so now consoling -- or is it rewarding? -- myself by drinking a mug of hot tea, eating a bar of Trader Joe's milk chocolate, and watching one of my favourite GFriend fancams:

GFRIEND - MAGO、APPLE (10th Anniversary Season of Memories in Kaohsiung)
https://youtu.be/2eQ7hl8ajV8?si=WQZBznRWwOscpmzM

#Kpop #GFriend #Mago #Apple #SeasonOfMemories #Kaohsiung #Fancam #EverydayAnnoyances #SelfCare

#KpopMonday #AnimatedMVs

Not fully animated, but this is the first MV that came to mind.

For one, it came out at this time last year, and two, it borrows a lot from Japanese rock styles that dominate anime opening themes.

Also, I like trains. 😝

GFRIEND (여자친구) '우리의 다정한 계절 속에' OFFICIAL MV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxMu1pv8b9Y

#Kpop #GFriend #SeasonOfMemories #Trains

#KpopMonday #Remember

GFriend -- Season of Memories -- Studio Choom
https://youtu.be/VClsKLNQFWQ?si=Ig3fBCw3D_J3d7-Z

This was released earlier this year and might well be one of the last songs we hear from GFriend as a group.

I love the choreographic reference to "Rough" at the conclusion. Studio Choom suits GFriend so well!

#Kpop #GFriend #SeasonOfMemories #StudioChoom

This ReacttotheK video features GFriend -- Season of Memories.

Besides being of interest to anyone who liked that song and those of GFriend in general, the reaction incorporates discussion of what makes a song sound "Japanese". If you're interested in musical connections between Kore and Japan, you might want to watch.

https://youtu.be/efoQDWQKTqY?
si=j2s0J1EcZ8mYJHdN

#Kpop #ReacttotheK #GFriend #SeasonOfMemories #Jpop #Jrock

I am so happy to watch one of my favourite groups in all black outfits performing songs I love.

https://youtu.be/Y-jGUGPUsdU?si=tdsxiQOoE_vb8LFg

#Kpop #GFriend #SeasonOfMemories #Rainbow #Flower #Only1

Every Sunday I look back at the preceding week in kpop and pick out a music video or performance that I have particularly liked. This week I have chosen GFriend – Season of Memories.

I was never in much doubt about this week’s choice, the only uncertainty being which iteration I should choose. I decided to feature the Inkigayo stage for two reasons. In the first place, I fell for the styling , even though I am not usually a fan of identical outfits. Secondly, that styling, reminiscent as it is of Japanese sailor suit school uniforms, complements the Jpop inspired sound of the song itself.

GFriend have not only drawn on Japanese musical styles, but have also, with songs like “Memoria”, achieved some notable successes with Japanese releases. That Japanese connection should remind us western kpop fans that we ought not to fall into occidentocentricity when fretting about whether kpop is becoming “too westernized”, because for GFriend, as for much of the industry, Japan matters as much as if not more than the west does.

https://youtu.be/HRREVBqP1NE?si=MV0Wb1oK2FZLi8Q9

#Kpop #KpopOfTheWeek #GFriend #SeasonOfMemories #GirlGroups #JapanKoreaRelations

Yuju's heel broke during this "Season of Memories" stage. I am not sure exactly when it happens, but at 3:05 her left shoe seems damaged. Kudos to Yuju for dancing through this mishap!

When the stage began, I had looked at the footwear and picked out Yuju's as my favourite...

#Kpop #GFriend #SeasonOfMemories #Yuju #KpopStyling #StageAccidents

https://youtu.be/HYPZQLB2u3Q?si=KEwRXgGu4nGeJ5Wt