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K-Pop Spotlight: Stray Kids

Stray Kids are back with their noisiest and most memorable album yet. To celebrate, we caught up with the self-producing boy group to talk about their second full album NOEASY, the new single “Thunderous,” and some of the lessons they’ve learned in the three years since their debut. Check out our full interview below!

Where did the inspiration for the album title NOEASY come from? Would you consider your Stray Kids sound to be noisy, and do you like that description?

Bang Chan: We did a little wordplay with the words “no easy” and “noisy,” meaning that in a world where things aren’t so easy, we will be noisier and noisier. I actually don’t mind people describing our music as noisy ’cause that’s what we’re trying to be. The loudest noise that everyone will remember!

Changbin: Since our title songs are typically powerful and performance-based, I’m sure some people think our music is a little noisy. With that said, some people enjoy that sort of energy. We also get energized and have fun on stage, so I think the expression “noisy” is a positive thing. The title NOEASY is a spirited response to all the noise that distracts us and gets in our way—to say that we’re not an easy match and we won’t back down.

You celebrated your third anniversary as a group earlier this year (congrats!)—what are some of the (harder) lessons you’ve learned over the years as a group that produces all of their own music?

Hyunjin: During these past three years, the things I’ve learned are the love of STAY and how to love more. Additionally, through countless performances, I think my stage skills have also improved.

HAN: I was amazed and thankful to learn that the songs I write and create can move people. I hope to continue making good music that will move more people and continue to touch their hearts!

Felix: I learned that it’s hard to reach many goals in life. However, over the past years, I’ve learned to ask for help and feedback from my members. As time goes by, we’ve strengthened our team play to overcome anything.

What’s the first song you remember loving, or what is one of your recent favorite songs?

Bang Chan: Out of Stray Kids songs? “Hellevator” because it was our first official song as Stray Kids.

Lee Know: I was told that when I was a child, I used to dance and sing along to the music on the radio that my parents would listen to. I think that’s when I first started loving music, but I can’t remember what those songs were!

Changbin: “개똥벌레” (T/N: This song translates to “Firefly” in Korean and is a nursery song.)

Hyunjin: I think my favorite song is “Secret Secret” because HAN and I share the same emotional wavelength, and the lyrics really resonated with me.

HAN: I really liked “D” by DEAN!

Felix: “Grow Up” is a song we always sang together with our STAY during our concerts and performances. This song brings back a lot of unforgettable memories for me.

Seungmin: Kim Dong Ryul’s “Drunken Truth”

I.N: My favorite song from this album is “Thunderous!”

Many of you were really into anime and exercise as your stress-relief/hobbies the last time we spoke. Tell us a little bit about what you are into these days, outside of your activities as Stray Kids.

Bang Chan: Umm, I’m still exercising daily, and these days I’ve been using Felix’s Switch to play games.

Lee Know: I either cook or go to a cafe to read a book.

Changbin: I like working out!

Hyunjin: I study art and draw. I like to have my own time of healing in my free time by watching other artists on YouTube.

HAN: I still watch anime, go on YouTube, work on music, and exercise. I think I tend to gravitate more towards things I can do at home rather than outside.

Felix: If I have the time, I go out bike riding, walk in the park, or look for some new recipes to cook for the people around me.

Seungmin: I’ve been enjoying taking vocal lessons and playing the guitar sometimes! I’ve also developed a deep interest in coffee, so I’ve been exploring different machines and flavors.

I.N: I recharge by laying in bed and watching YouTube or movies.

On these last few albums, we’ve seen some unit songs developed outside of the usual 3RACHA team. Do your members ever surprise or excite you by what they come up with when you’re working as a new unit?

Bang Chan: Yes, it’s always surprising and exciting! It’s really unexpected, and their ideas are really good, too, so it’s always fun to work as units.

Changbin: It’s even more inspiring and helpful when I hear other ideas outside of my own.

Seungmin: I was blown away by Felix’s rap and vocals in “Surfin’!” I remember being very pleasantly surprised by the originality/freshness of his self-written rap.

You’ve all grown so much as people and performers since your debut. How has that growth impacted your sound and the themes in your music?

Lee Know: As we’ve grown, we’ve widened our range of music and performances, which has allowed Stray Kids the ability to convey a broader range of expressions.

Seungmin: In my case, I think I’ve become a reliable vocalist for Stray Kids! In order to sing our team’s songs well, I’m honing my singing ability so that I can pull off any type of melody 3RACHA creates.

I.N: Our album contains songs of diverse genres, and singing this wide variety of songs has helped me grow a lot.

If you could have a meal with your families anywhere in the world tonight, what would you be eating and where?

Bang Chan: Just having a normal dinner with the fam at home would be nice.

Lee Know: I think it would be the best if I could have a home-cooked meal with my family at our home in Gimpo. There’s no place more comfortable than that, and Soonie, Doongie, and Dori (our cats) are there, too.

Changbin: I want to go to Australia and eat steak!

Hyunjin: I want to visit Japan with my parents and go to a hot spring again. I’d like to eat the grilled skewers that we had there last time.

HAN: I would like to have a BBQ party and grill tons of meat like chicken, beef, pork, lamb, etc. It would be fun to rent a vacation home and just eat and have fun!!

Felix: I’d love to eat in Australia with my family at a nice, big, fancy restaurant, just enjoying the view, the food, and having the time of our lives together.

Seungmin: I would like to cook and enjoy a meal together at home. It’s the best when you can eat good food and have good conversations in a comfortable atmosphere!

I.N: I would like to grill and eat pork belly in Hawaii while looking out at the ocean.

Want more of Stray Kids? Check out their second full-length album NOEASY and the music video for "Thunderous" here.

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Dear people on Tumblr,

India is facing a national emergency. There is a national shortage of medical oxygen supply across the country along with the availability of Remidesivir and other drugs that are prescribed to combat COVID-19. This is a humble plea to reblog any verified sources for ICU beds, oxygen cylinders and drug availability.

Need sources? Here: https://www.google.es/amp/s/m.timesofindia.com/india/indias-covid-storm-how-did-situation-get-so-bad-during-second-wave/amp_articleshow/82198023.cms

https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-records-biggest-ever-rise-coronavirus-cases-anywhere-world-2021-04-22/

I’ll keep adding resources to this post.

1. To search for oxygen cylinders and Remidesivir on Twitter, use this link:

https://covid19-twitter.in/

2. If you have recovered from covid, fill out this form so you can be contacted:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5toWkBTPlhQMh_fUgm8lgcWVW9OjfZciPffE9t0YkLfpy7g/viewform

3. Guide to recovering from COVID-19 at home:

https://www.instagram.com/sonamkapoor/guide/guide-to-recovering-from-covid-19-at-home/17890144436017571/?igshid=xqfs90v9m49g

4. Guide on using Twitter to search for the necessary medical equipment and hospital beds:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CN44ScdhWPx/?igshid=1mjrvkoewx8nn

5. Link to NGO Dhoondh that connects Plasma Donors to the patients

https://instagram.com/dhoondh?igshid=y1k1tqis84yl

6. Link to resources (Remidesivir, oxygen cylinders,etc) Pan India with addresses and contact info along with last verification time:

https://airtable.com/shr2pB9xuC86XlSE4/tblerpUnrt3HulQlb

7. How to properly double mask:

https://www.nytimes.com/article/double-masking-tips-coronavirus.html

8. Link for an app for resources in Hyderabad. It is being worked upon to add verified numbers and resources.

https://hydcovidresources.com

9. Link to some Instagram profiles that are constantly sharing info on resources needed and the places they might be available:

https://instagram.com/_siddy11?igshid=1c1daqgf492b

https://instagram.com/kushakapila?igshid=1f104eqegvt8z

10. How to use oxygen cylinders at home:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CN-rNMQpsXy/?igshid=cwv2hiz943tt

11. Resources for COVID-19 Pan India:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AcF0hAUy8wyQMw4UWzZUKHqCtHukIqLHHKQgsXa65sQ/edit?usp=sharing

12. Resources for COVID-19 in Bihar:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SnaGrhrO-a8z-0poLLiQZLBBqZQRJ3KTqoLitLkg1iE/htmlview

13. COVID-19 Stress Hotline for all callers nationwide: + 91 94170 72772

14. COVID-19 Uttar Pradesh resources

https://www.instagram.com/stvorg/guide/uttar-pradesh-covid-19-resources/17897013790979799/?igshid=2jghw8p7toek

Will keep adding.

DON’T FORGET TO REBLOG OR RETWEET SOMEONE’S POST. You never know what can be helpful. IF YOU CAN TWEET AT THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, pressurise them. International media attention and pressure seems to get things moving. TWEET! SHARE!

Stay home and stay safe!

#covid19 #coronavirus resources

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procrastinators are able to do 30 minutes of work in 8 hours and 8 hours of work in the 30 minutes before it’s due

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ASIAN WLW SHORT FILMS/DRAMAS MASTERLIST

Alright since there are so many good wlw short films and dramas on YouTube I decided to compile a list. I’ve included only the ones that have English subs though but there are way more w/o. Obviously this does not include all of them but I'll update it every time I come across new ones. Even though we are lacking full length WLW movies/dramas there definitely are a lot of hidden gems out there.

Red Devil and Heroine Su (Chinese)

The Legend of Yunqian/Legend of Two Girls (Chinese)

The Story of Demon Cult Leader and Decent Miss (Chinese)

Lily Fever (Korean)

The Physician and the Rabbit Spirit (Chinese) + the sequel

The Fox Spirit and the Little Priest (Chinese)

The Young Master and the Tea-Picking Girl (Chinese)

1 in 10,000 (Korean) + part 2 + part 3

Out of Breathe (Korean)

Happy to Have You Here (Thai)

My Dear (Thai)

Lin Lin’s Trouble (Thai) + part 2

Crack of Seasons (Korean)

Fragment (Thai)

Kiss Service (Thai)

Bear in Mind (Thai)

Space (Thai)

Only You

Girlfriend (Thai)

42 KG (Thai)

Triple- Do You Want? (Korean)

The Fifth Season (Korean)

Pond, Fish (Chinese)

Girls Who Talk to Flowers (Chinese)

Touch (Chinese)

When the Love Falls (Chinese)

Enough Time to Fall in Love (Korean)

The Girls on Rela (Chinese)

X-Love (Chinese)

Together With You (Chinese) + part 2

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©一边航来一遍拍

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math people scare me. math people will be like "math works in mysterious ways TO YOU. i get it though." and they do and it's fucking terrifying.

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*cough gay cough*

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STRAY KIDS .:. Behind the Scenes of Going Dumb

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Palpatine was pretty overpowered, he always seemed to have a million schemes happening at once, knew everything, etc.

And even still he wasn't prepared for Luke Skywalker.

God I love Luke Skywalker.

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#LMAO #watch it till the end i'm begging y'all

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1st oc: hi im just a normal highschooler im kinda depressed but i swear im not a mary sue

30th oc:

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The most important writing lesson I ever learned was not in a screenwriting class, but a fiction class.

This was senior year of college.  Most of us had already been accepted into grad school of some sort. We felt powerful, we felt talented, and most of all, we felt artistic.

It was the advanced fiction workshop, and we did an entire round of workshops with everyone’s best stories, their most advanced work, their most polished pieces. It was very technical and, most of all, very artistic.

IE: They were boring pieces of pretentious crap.

Now the teacher was either a genius OR was tired of our shit, and decided to give us a challenge.  Flash fiction, he said. Write something as quickly as possible.  Make it stupid.  Make it not mean a thing, just be a quick little blast of words. 

And, of course, we all got stupid.  Little one and two pages of prose without the barriers that it must be good. Little flashes of characters, little bits of scenarios.

And they were electric.  All of them. So interesting, so vivid, not held back by the need to write important things or artistic things. 

One sticks in my mind even today.  The guys original piece was a thinky, thoughtful piece relating the breaking up of threesomes to volcanoes and uncontrolled eruptions that was just annoying to read. But his flash fiction was this three page bit about a homeless man who stole a truck full of coca cola and had to bribe people to drink the soda so he could return the cans to recycling so he could afford one night with the prostitute he loved.

It was funny, it was heartfelt, and it was so, so, so well written.

And just that one little bit of advice, the write something short and stupid, changed a ton of people’s writing styles for the better.

It was amazing. So go.  Go write something small.  Go write something that’s not artistic.  Go write something stupid. Go have fun.

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If a woman has

STARCH MASKS

O N   H E R    B O D Y

does that mean

she has been pGReNant bef o r e?

#classic

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friendship with minsung over, only friends with arirang now

#stray kids