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@cristinavega1911

3 жыл бұрын

What happened to BM face?

@hluna02

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much❣

All K-pop fans need to watch/listen to this. Some still think that the industry is like a fairy tale.

@diamondcheeks6301

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly grow up and wake up people ................. !!!!!!!!

@yleilaf.a7967

3 жыл бұрын

I think as someone who is a kpop fan for a while, they understand that the industry is far from a fairytale. It is usually the new young fans who might see it as a fairy tale.

@Dowoon_is_a_drum

3 жыл бұрын

@@yleilaf.a7967 I kind of agree with you. I'm an old fan myself and I've been into K-pop long enough to know how things work, and what you say about new fans is also true but I have encountered old fans that have a huge misconception about the K-pop industry. They think everything is fine and nothing needs to be changed or fixed.

@bangtanlife6776

3 жыл бұрын

yeah sometimes it can be for idols too and while times goes by they realize

@hluna02

3 жыл бұрын

It's not applied for 'o l d' kpop fans (✿❛◡❛)

wait why does bm look like he's having war flashbacks in the background??😂😂

@expensivegirl8700

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he is like getting flashbacks of his bad moments as an idol?

@triumphofmagic

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, poor BM

@ayanatsutv48

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he relates to every word Ashley is saying. He's shared in the past that he used to think once he debuted he'd have money to buy all his friends some Rolex. It took him 5 years to debut. He had to work part time jobs to solve his expenses as a trainee meanwhile. He even thought an ex girlfriend dumped him cuz he wasn't debuting. He was about to quit being a trainee...

@paco100x

3 жыл бұрын

Does it look like he has a black eye? Or some kind of mark under his eye

@memeking8734

3 жыл бұрын

aegyo request flashbacks

Ladie's Code did actually really well during their rookie time. It's funny how Ashley didn't and still doesn't realize that. I guess when your absorbed in something you don't see what's going on around you

@123winningson

3 жыл бұрын

ikr =(

@alisyaB2ST

3 жыл бұрын

rite! they were rlly rlly gd

@honeybutterpotatochips

3 жыл бұрын

truee like they stood out soooo much concept and song wise!! plus their perfs are so fun too

@kireinaamiranurulizzah7083

3 жыл бұрын

i even remember their stage in end of the year festival

“idols aren’t perfect” - jae x mindset, episode 6

@gremlin._.5883

3 жыл бұрын

YES! Dude Jae/eaj has made it so clear about the real struggles of being kpop idols. He is always so open to what he has to go through and a lot of the people who watch him have seen these struggles in real time. He gets crap for just being himself, people will misunderstand him, antis are always at his throat stripping away his freedom of speech, and after all that he still has to put on a bright face to continue doing the things he loves. People try to farm drama out of him every single day just to get clout, and he is an easy target because his mental health is not the best. Being an idol is great on the outside but the things they have to put up with are insane and horrible.

@brennathecatlover4360

3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t idols done problematic stuff that shouldn’t be idolized?

@imShifa

3 жыл бұрын

@@brennathecatlover4360 what is your point? Nobody says their mistakes should be idolized!

@gremlin._.5883

3 жыл бұрын

@@brennathecatlover4360 yea and thing is, some fans would say the nastiest most sexualizing things to their idols and all the idol can do is laugh and smile back. It's because their scared that the second they fight back or even make an nsfw joke themselves they would get canceled.

@brennathecatlover4360

3 жыл бұрын

@@imShifa I meant people saying idols aren’t perfect and they make mistakes. There’s idols that have made some bad mistakes

if you are really deep in the fandom life for years now & follow, support many groups & soloists you know how actually this industry is. all we can do is keep supporting them, leave kind words, respecting their privacy & not spread negativity, rude words about others

@Gtinker

3 жыл бұрын

This is really important

@nandananda8059

3 жыл бұрын

This has to be said louder! Really important

I bet there is alot of things people take for granted in kpop and kinda forget how hard these artists and those backstage have to work to make it possible

It's interesting to hear her say her friends think the k-pop industry is some magical place and that she's living the life. I have never met someone who thought that. If anything, most of the foreigners I've talked to know that the industry can be very toxic. Maybe we even make it out to be worse that it is. xD

@ujuluda7631

3 жыл бұрын

In my country, kpop is so freaking popular these days with a lot of Twice bts bp stans. They're new and a lot of them still see the kpop industry something fun and nice (hell a lot of them even want to be a kpop idol)

Remember we never know what happens off cam

all of them are talented and the fact that they go through so much and aren’t appreciated... i am disappointed

LADIES CODE IS A MONSTER ROOKIE GROUP BEFORE!!

I was genuinely listening to Ashley but i laughed a little bit looking at BM just there spacing out HAHAHAHA

@unstablemolecules

3 жыл бұрын

He looks sleep deprived.

@hluna02

3 жыл бұрын

He looks tired cos he preparing his solo album, probably

idk y Ashley look down on herself/team so much. Ladies Code was really gd and talented. And the fact that they werent from a big3, and was popular, shows so much of their musicality. Yes they worked rlly hard for it (esp hard since they're in a new/non pop company), and was rewarded when they won a newcomer award in gaon, which just speaks for itself. I wasnt their fan, but I knew of them then and appreciated their music, which shows how incredibly talented they were. Though their success was rather short due to the incident, I believe that as a grp, they did outshine and prove themselves. It would have been great if their popularity lasted since they make amazing music, but it gets rlly hard when you have to reform your grp and concept. Nonetheless, I hope Ashley knows that she was an amazing idol then, and to look proud of that.

LADIES' CODE WAS FIRRREEEEE

This is honestly why this podcast is one of my favorites. I really appreciate how realistic they are about their experiences in an industry that is problematic in many ways. You all give a sense of realism that not everything glitters is gold. It reminds me of when Peniel said that "They're the product", such as a lot of the entertainment industry is around the world.

what leah said reminds me of what btob lee minhyuk said when they appeared in the show where peniel revealed that he is sick which is the reason he shaved his head and was wearing a cap all the time 🥺

@hluna02

3 жыл бұрын

ಥ‿ಥ ♡♡♡♡

Dive Studios intentionally drop things at the best time. respect.

I love Leah's personality and voice. Please more videos with her 💕🌟also I wanted to say that I stan Ladies Code for ever literally their music and videos are so creative and the vocals are beautiful. Ashley you are amazing, send all my love and support from Peru🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪

@jorge3234

3 жыл бұрын

Something about her voice and personality is sooo pleasant

@caterinavillanueva9230

3 жыл бұрын

@@jorge3234 yesss she is so real and funny

@simsrock9982

3 жыл бұрын

Ladies code are at the top for vocals and creativity no cap, I still listen through their discography to this day

@caterinavillanueva9230

3 жыл бұрын

@@simsrock9982 sameee💕💕

Ladies Code was doing so well. The discography is *chef's kiss.*

Ladies Code is still has the best debut song for me. Seriously, that was top tier. Even the songs that followed was really good.

@Anime_Star02

2 жыл бұрын

Also SHINee, Replay

Someone give the Dive Studios editor a raise seriously

This pretty much sums up reality versus expectations, and it’s just good to be aware of how things really aren’t perfect in the industry.

The first thing i saw is that square paper cup in front of BM😂

@hluna02

3 жыл бұрын

LOL he makes that cup unique XD

I love the change in aspect ratio when Another Day of Sun started playing

i know the subject is deep but as a german from berlin i can't help but stare at the cup in front of bm

@livewire0511

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathyyy5 ayy the german squad how we doing 💃🏼

@KatinkaMaika

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, geil, war mir gar nicht aufgefallen

@livewire0511

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathyyy5 bisschen gestresst, aber sonst, passt schon, danke der nachfrage :) but damn yeah meeting kpop fans who speak your language is 💖

@nela_

3 жыл бұрын

Nice nice, paar deutsche kpop Fans hier unterwegs. Ich bin immer geschockt wenn ich deutsche Sätze, Städtenamen oder die Flagge irgendwo sehe. Meistens kommt es mir so surreal vor xD

This hits different 😢

Leahs voice is so soothing with

Excited for this episode! 💓

my favs back at it again

BM take care of urself! You look tired ! Dont fall sick ! 💙

@hluna02

3 жыл бұрын

He looks tired probably coz he preparing his solo album ♡

kpop make us think it's a fairy tale and we love it, we can live our dream life and I'm thanknful for that, but when you dive deep into it sooner or later you accept all the parts of it ! I respect idols for hard work they are doing to make my life better bcoz nobody never did so much for me in my entire life ! And I know they are humans!~

@hluna02

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they're still human too, let's support their work hard then ❣

I really like that thier talking about this

Omg I didn’t know Ashley was in Ladies Code 🥺🥺

We need the ep asap

❤❤ i love Get Real

Trainee at Cube-First big mistake.

I'm early as gravy and biscuits, boy !!!

Peniel💙

Two members from ladies code passed away

i like the detail about when how "we're going to be a family" is actually a red flag. i mean... at the same time you still have to work lol. KPOP HAS NO MERCY

@unstablemolecules

3 жыл бұрын

That goes for any company, whether you're working at a retail store, restaurant, etc. The owners always say, "We're a family," but no, an owner and employee aren't family. It's a business relationship. Of course, there are exceptions, where a company really takes good care of you, and you have a great relationship with them, but it's rare.

@RougeLino

3 жыл бұрын

@@unstablemolecules fact, now that i think about it

I'm early again!!

First time I see a highlight vid with BM being really quiet

@hluna02

3 жыл бұрын

Probably he on the way preparing his solo album, so he looks a bit tired..

"when a company says 'we're a family' that's a red flag" OHHHH AHHAAH AND IM NOW THINKING OF THE COMPANIES DOING THAT LOL and ofc in that industry, it's either you go big or go nothing. esp now that there are soooo many artists debuting at the same time that the ones from not well known companies are gonna go unnoticed

For a moment there i seriously thought Teddy was the guest

leah is so fun!!!

BM I love u ❤❤😭

@hluna02

3 жыл бұрын

Me too ❣

damn ive never seen bm so quite lol

@hluna02

3 жыл бұрын

Not every time hyperactive people always hype, u know.. + he probably tired coz he on the way preparing his solo album😊

Ladies code was that GROUP!

She was from ladies code ...

❤️❤️❤️

I think Ladies Code is pretty doing good back then!

I'm no kpop idol. But 1 thing I'm sure is that its harsh

@unstablemolecules

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. If it was easy, anyone could do it.

1:19 why is it a red flag when they say family? genuine question

I'm early yes I'm early

She did not just say "were gonna live um.. in nice houses" ASHLEY...

I remember when I started kpop...the whole slave contract was going on...contracts were for 13 years!!! Trainees were charged for training and have to a it off when they debut so they got no money for many years....being in kpop and the kpop industry is so beautified that when something bad happens people will be shocked but when it's over they quickly move on.

🎵

Ive known of ladies code bcos of rise. I was watching her in that american ninj- ish korean variety like a month after she died in the car crash

@hluna02

3 жыл бұрын

🥺♡♡♡♡

can someone clarify ? why is a company treating you like family a red flag ?

@brittxin3694

3 жыл бұрын

I guess because there should be some boundaries with artists vs companies. It shouldn’t be a “friend” relationship. It’s should be more of a “work” relationship

Whats the name of the other girl wearing black?

Cant imagine how BTS n BLACKPINK's busy life, because they are on top right now.

@cutiepies40

3 жыл бұрын

monsta x too, they legit released 3 albums last year + Japanese singles...they put out a lot of content and never rest. I can imagine how tiring it must be for all kpop artists.

Who is leah? Wheres she from (group wise) she's so pretty and well spoken a pleasure to watch and listen to.

@qt_pi6504

3 жыл бұрын

She's a model

every kpop fana needs to watch this shit

So if she stayed in Cube she'd be with CLC?

BM, you good? :(

@hluna02

3 жыл бұрын

He probably tired preparing his solo album ❣

When a company says we are like a family that is a RED FLAG not unless you're a YG Family, now that's a different story

stop romanticizing wanting to go to korea and training 😒

But Ashley you are CUTE ^_^

Yo

1:19 why is it a red flag when they say family? genuine question

@toffifee32milchmaus

3 жыл бұрын

It sounded like companies try to potrait a nice and welcoming atmosphere in the beginning so that idols feel like they made the right choice working as an idol. But after the debute you quickly notice as an idol that the family atmosphere is fake and reality is that you get overworked and even treated poorly