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kess-in-the-perthchimzone · 23 days

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PerthChimon have a lot potential and have grown a lot in their abilities. But I feel like Dangerous Romance, whether right or wrongly, didn’t live up to the audience expectations. I’m hoping that they will get another series this year and it will be better received. If it’s not, I admit I will be alittle worried about their status within Gmmtv. I don’t like seeing good actors go to waste. My personal preference is for them to do a mafia AU, with two warring families sort of like Romeo/Juliet. But I will be happy with anything. Anyways just my two cents, love your meta!

Hi! Thanks for sharing all this! LOVE the warring families, Romeo & Juliet idea!!

I had to sit with this ask a bit because my brain wanted to write a novel about how wonderful Dangerous Romance is in so many ways and how I think it has been judged more harshly and unfairly than any other piece of media I’ve seen so far in my time in BL. But I have written a lot about it (all tagged here) and spoken about that at great length on the @criticallyobs podcast and I have to think anyone reading this already knows how I feel about DR, so I don’t want to distract from the actual point of this ask, which is PerthChimon’s future.

Regardless of how their next show performs, which I’ll come back to, I feel very confident they have a long future ahead for several reasons:

-Their popularity is clearly on the upward trajectory. Just this year to start they’ve had two fan meetings in Japan, one in Hong Kong, and one in Taipei. They themselves have showed us in videos how amazed they are by the crowds turning up at airports and waiting outside venues.

-GMMTV has invested a lot of time and resources in them since Nov 2022. They have an established brand (in terms of color, logo, etc) a new mascot (SOL CUTE MY BELOVED), are being featured at LOL, and had a role in the GMMTV fan weekend in Japan. While I don’t think it’s hard for GMMTV to split up a pair like Mark & Neo who’ve done one show together, once any two people are an official couple within the organization, I think GMMTV has almost no vested interest in splitting them. They would lose years of promotion and time developing the brand assets. Things like shared merch are a sign that GMMTV has faith they will continue to SELL for a long time.

-And on that note, their merch has been selling! The box set for Dangerous Romance is sold out. The photobook sold out and had to go to reorder. Money talks!!

-PerthChimon want to stay together a long time!! And given that I believe every branded pair breakup we’ve seen so far has been initiated by one or more members of the pair, I think that is important to note. Here’s just one quote:

Taken from this amazing PC translation blog.

Okay and then I want to talk about how DR performed and how their future show will very briefly. My number one takeaway is I don’t think all the negative voices on social media are a good marker for how it performed and that while it wasn’t a smash hit, I think Dangerous Romance did well by several markers:

-Views on YT are consistently over 1 million and many have cracked 2. Chimon’s OST is over 3

-DR did regularly trend in Thailand and several other countries on Twitter

-it consistently performed in the top 10 on the Viu streaming app; including being ranked number one (and P’Tha took notice!)

I also have spoken with several new people who are discovering it now and aren’t biased by the constant negativity towards it that was happening in the fall last year, and absolutely loved it (in fact, who couldn’t understand how there was backlash at all), so I think it’s going to be a show that becomes more popular and well regarded over time.

But all this aside, it’s hard to know how PC’s next show is going to do. A whole lot of people online already seem to have made their minds up about them based on their physical intimacy in a show set in high school. I however, am confident of two things:

1. They have only gotten closer and more physically comfortable with each other. That has been clear in their recent interviews and fan meetings.

2. They are absolutely amazing actors who are committed to their craft. They wouldn’t be this excited about their upcoming show if they didn’t feel confident about it. And they won’t give us anything less than their all!

This is way more than you asked for, I am just incredibly fascinated by the behind the scenes of branded pairs and why they exist and how they make money so I think about these things often!

#perth tanapon #chimon wachirawit #perthchimon #kess babbles about dangerous romance #kess gets knives emoji

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aroacehanzawa · 9 months

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Tag games that have been piling up 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 Thanks for tagging me everyone! 💞💞💞

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Tagged by @dandybabbler and @peacocksapphire 💗

picrew link

(this was such a cute and fun picrew!!)

More tag games under the cut:

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Bold what applies to you:

hardcover or paperback // bookstore or library // bookmark or receipt // stand alone or series // nonfiction or fiction // thriller or fantasy // friends to lovers or enemies to lovers // read in bed or read on the couch // read at night or read in the morning // keep pristine or markup // cracked spine or dog ear

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Tagged by @emerald-fume , @dandybabbler and @bobisnolongerhere 💗

List 10 songs with 10 names in the titles that I like, and then tag 10 people:

Sebastian's Summer (Brideshead Revisited OST)

Julia's Theme (Brideshead Revisited OST)

Pierre (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812)

Vision of Gideon - Sufjan Stevens

Cambridge, 1963 (The Theory of Everything OST)

Grace Kelly - MIKA

Sanremo - MIKA

Francis Forever - Mitski

Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 3, Op. 101: Aubade: Morning Serenade

Thaikovsky's The Sleeping Beauty Suite, Op. 66a (arr. S. Rachmaninov for piano 4 hands): V. Waltz

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Tagged by @ghostinb00ts and @satohruu 💗

Five random facts!

i have grapheme-colour synesthesia

my favourite film is The Sound of Music which i've seen more times than i can count

i was a choir kid in high school

i (used to) play classical guitar

i played Miranda in Shakespeare's The Tempest for a class play as a last-minute replacement when the girl who was meant to play her suddenly fell ill on the performance day

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Bold what is true:

APPEARANCE

i’m over 5’5” // i wear glasses/contacts // i have blonde hair // i prefer loose clothing to tight clothing // i have one or more piercings // i have at least one tattoo // i have blue eyes // i have dyed or highlighted my hair // i have gotten plastic surgery // i have or had braces // i sunburn easily // i have freckles // i paint my nails // i typically wear make-up // i don’t often smile // i am pleased with how i look // i prefer nike to adidas // i wear baseball hats backwards

HOBBIES AND TALENTS

i play a sport // i can play an instrument // i am artistic // i know more than one language // i have won a trophy in some sort of competition // i can cook or bake without a recipe // i know how to swim // i enjoy writing // i can do origami // i prefer movies to tv shows // i can execute a perfect somersault // i enjoy singing // i could survive in the wild on my own // i have read a new book series this year // i enjoy spending time with friends // i travel during school or work breaks // i can do a handstand

RELATIONSHIP

i am in a relationship // i have been single for over a year // i have a crush // i have a best friend i have known for ten years // my parents are together // i have dated my best friend // i am adopted // my crush has confessed to me //i have a long distance relationship // i am an only child // i give advice to my friends // i have made an online friend // i met up with someone i have met online

AESTHETICS

i have heard the ocean in a conch shell // i have watched the sun rise // i enjoy rainy days // i have slept under the stars // i meditate outside // the sound of chirping calms me // i enjoy the smell of the beach // i know what snow tastes like // i listen to music to fall asleep // i enjoy thunderstorms // i enjoy cloud watching // i have attended a bonfire // i pay close attention to colours // i find mystery in the ocean // i enjoy hiking on nature paths //autumn is my favourite season

MISCELLANEOUS

i can fall asleep in a moving vehicle // i am the mom friend // i live by a certain quote // i like the smell of sharpies // i am involved in extracurricular activities // i enjoy mexican food // i can drive manual // i believe in true love // i make up scenarios to fall asleep // i sing in the shower // i wish i lived in a video game // i have a canopy above my bed // i am multiracial // i am a redhead // i own at least three dogs

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Tagging for any of the games you want to do: @linanord @mauxanhduong @yoo-joonghyuks-big-naturals @kimdokjas @nnakahara @tecchous-thicc-buttocks @nilesmoon @rolling-raccoon @sixeyesgojo @holdvilagos and anyone else who wants to join 💗

#tag game

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noor-shine · 1 day

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I was listening the Spotyfy playlist dedicated to Astarion by Neil Newbon (the original is no longer available, but many users have re-uploaded it on Spotify, so you can find it pretty easily! EDIT: You can find the original playlist on the Neil Newbon's Spotify account!) and in it there's Queer by Garbage, whose lyrics are really perfect and remind me a lot of Astarion. This band was a big passion of mine when I was 10 years old (thanks to my older sister who made me watch Romeo+Juliet and also bought the OST where I first heard Garbage with Crush #1, lol) and after more than 20 years I came back to listen to them again because of this playlist. But in my opinion, another Garbage song is also perfect for describe Astarion and is The World Is Not Enough. The lyrics make me think of Ascended!Astarion, but also of the mask this character uses to manipulate and hide himself from others.

My apologies for this nonsense, but I've been thinking about it for days. I drop this here and leave, bye! 🤣 💜

#bg3 astarion #astarion ancunin #ascended astarion #astarion #garbage #the world is not enough #Spotify

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silkjade · 3 months

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JADE! do you have any wedding dress visions for you and your faves?? ૮꒰⸝⸝> ̫ <⸝⸝꒱ა💕

OF COURSEEEE I DO !!!!! omg tysm gray for asking cus this was in my head for the longest time ‘n i didn’t know how to share HAHAH anyways wheeeee jadetham wedding ૮꒰ྀི •̀⩊•́ ꒱ྀིა !

to preface: we do have a wedding planned but i get stressed out wanting it to be perfect, so we randomly decide to elope and take the pressure off before going thru with the actual wedding a couple months later ! t’was a very “i wish i didn’t have to deal with this” followed by a “so don’t. marry me right now.” very very rushed ‘n spontaneous ( & i m the least spontaneous person i know mind you so ! i must ! luv him vry much ! ) so only our closest friends help set things up ‘n since my real dress has yet to arrive from fontaine, nilou and dehya help me get ready ^^ and the final look is very secret garden wedding, such is that i really wanted it to have the vibes of romeo/juliet , rhaegar/lyanna elopement weddings ♡

&& the “actual” wedding takes place in the sanctuary of surasthana, and the atmosphere is meant to be crystalline ‘n misty like morning dewdrops, and so ethereal, that it is a bit haunting ! so the dress must be flow-y ‘n ghostly ‘n i luv the sharp corset top it reminds me of some of the sumeru designs hehe aaaa like just thinking about appearing ‘n walking down the aisle to the sanctuary’s ost makes me so (𖦹﹏𖦹;) ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡

um.. clearly i got carried away ….. whops :’D

(dresses are from kim kassas s2023 & galia lahav s2020)

#⋆୨୧˚ — ꒰ 𝒿𝒶𝒹𝑒𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓂 ꒱#₊⊹𐙚 — 𝓈𝓅𝓊𝓃 𝒻𝓇𝑜𝓂 𝓈𝒾𝓁𝓀 #✧ mutuals— ˗ˏˋ ꒰ gray ꒱ ˎˊ˗

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lightsonparkave · 8 months

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Even after parting, even in absence, even with death, there are people who linger. There are ideas that you can't let go, ideas that grip you in an unbreakable hold.

The theme for Lights on Park Ave Round 49 is haunting. This round, as well as future rounds, will now be two months long, at least for the time being.

Here are the prompts:

Oscar Isaac's reading of Richard Feynman's letter to his late wife

A comparison between falling in love and being haunted from Greek Lessons by Han Kang

A photo of a foggy street by Andrés Ramírez

An excerpt of "In the Pines" by Alice Notley

Heathcliff begs Catherine not to leave him in Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

"Recollection of Night" - Taro Iwashiro (Memories of Murder OST)

A photoset of and quotes about Logan watching over his son Kendall everywhere he goes from Succession

Sophie's last dance with her father Calum and a rave she imagines where she tries to reach Calum from Charlotte Wells's Aftersun

"Exit Music (for a Film)" - Radiohead (created for Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet)

A gifset of MCU Tony's death and the aftermath overlaid with his lines from AoU about his fear that the Avengers will die because he didn't do enough

Southern Gothic - Briscoe Park

Hajime talks about the special place Shimamoto has in his heart even after they've gone their separate ways in South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami

"Andante Moderato - End Credits - 'Amen'" - Nicholas Britell (Succession season 3 OST)

An excerpt about being a living ghost in a house where bad things happen from In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

A gifset of the protagonists of Signal who are haunted by the loss of their loved ones and a quote about the hell that they and others like them are in after that loss

A gifset of Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan

Seorae's decision to bury herself and drown and Haejun's frantic search for her as he listens to her recording in Park Chanwook's Decision to Leave

Mirror of Souls - Olly Jeavons

Carmy's reaction to the note Mikey left for him in The Bear

Round 49 will end on October 31, 11:59 PM ET (what time is that for me?).

As always, you’re free to jump in whenever you’d like during the round, a wide variety of work types is accepted, and there are no minimum work requirements. Unfinished works and works for other fandom events are allowed. You can find more information about Lights on Park Ave and the participation guidelines here.

#stevetony #superhusbands #stony #steve/tony #stevetony prompts #stony prompts #lightsonparkave #round 49

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hauntingsoundtracks · 9 months

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Romeo + Juliet, directed by Baz Luhrmann

Young Hearts Run Free, Kym Mazelle

#romeo + juliet #baz luhrmann #kym mazelle #young hearts run free #ost #soundtrack #Youtube

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winxanity-ii · 13 days

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⌜No Hoods Attached | Chapter 19 Chapter 19 | scripted auditions⌟

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Lying on your back, you stare at the ceiling of the apartment you share with Seora, your mind racing.

The evening had been spent diving deep into the storyline of the K-drama for which you and Taehyung were to sing the OST—a task that felt both surreal and exhilarating.

The drama, based on a beloved webtoon, weaves a poignant narrative of a ghost hopelessly in love with a funeral director's son. But this isn't just any love story; it's one steeped in history, tragedy, and the supernatural.

The son, unbeknownst to him, is the reincarnation of her ancient lover, a love that had once blossomed between a wealthy daughter and a peasant boy in a Korea of a thousand years past—a tale reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, marked by star-crossed love and a cruel twist of fate.

Their love, pure and profound, had met a tragic end, thwarted by a jealous witch whose curse condemned her to an eternity of earthly wandering while her lover was doomed to be reborn, forever yearning for her in a cycle of unfulfilled longing.

And now, after a millennium, their paths cross again, but with a twist—their connection is now relegated to the realm of dreams, a bittersweet reminder of what once was and what could be.

As you absorb the depth of the drama's plot, a mix of emotions swirls within you—excitement at the thought of contributing your voice to such a moving tale, a twinge of nervousness about performing alongside Taehyung, and a curious sense of connection to the characters' plight, perhaps mirroring your own recent journey of unexpected challenges and serendipitous encounters.

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Sitting next to Yoongi in the dimly lit studio, you watch as he expertly navigates through the final touches of the instrumental piece for the OST. The air is charged with a sense of accomplishment and anticipation for the next phase—lyrics.

Swiveling his chair to face you, Yoongi's eyes meet yours, signaling a shift to the next creative hurdle. "We've got the music down. Now, we need the words to breathe life into it," he states, his voice a mix of excitement and challenge.

Curious, you lean forward, resting your elbows on your knees. "How do you usually come up with the lyrics?" you ask, genuinely intrigued by the process.

Yoongi shrugs, a small smile playing on his lips. "It varies," he begins, his gaze drifting off as if recalling past experiences. "Sometimes it's inspiration, a sudden burst of emotion or an idea. Other times, we have ghostwriters or collaborators. And occasionally, the artists themselves contribute, especially if they want to infuse their personal touch."

Your mind races at the possibilities, the open invitation to partake in this creative process both thrilling and daunting. Yoongi's casual mention of your potential involvement hangs in the air, inviting yet challenging.

"I see," you murmur, more to yourself than to him, as you ponder the weight of such an opportunity. Yoongi's next reminder nudges you from your reverie.

"Remember, you're more than welcome to help with the lyrics," he says, his tone encouraging, recognizing perhaps your hesitation and the potential he sees in you.

You nod, a silent acknowledgment of his offer, your mind alight with the challenge it presents. As Yoongi turns back to his equipment, you sit back, the wheels in your head turning, contemplating how you might contribute to the tapestry of words that will accompany the melody you both have crafted.

Your mind, now a whirlwind of emotions and creativity, latches onto Yoongi's advice: to draw from personal experiences for the song's lyrics.

But there's a hitch—you've never been in love. At least, not in the way the characters in the drama have, with their intense, centuries-spanning connection.

Sighing, you roll onto your side, propping your head on one hand as you gaze out the window, the city lights blurring into a tapestry of life and stories unfolding in the quiet of the night.

How would you react if you were truly in love? Would it be a storm of passion, a serene harbor of mutual understanding, or a blend of both.

With your eyes half-closed, you let your imagination take the reins, crafting a scenario where you're enveloped in the arms of an unseen lover.

The details are hazy, his face obscured, but the sensations are vivid—the steady rhythm of his heartbeat under your ear, the comforting strength of his embrace, and a profound sense of belonging and peace washing over you.

Motivated by this, you sit up, reaching for a notepad and pen that lie on the nightstand. The words begin to flow, tentative at first, then with growing confidence as you channel the emotions of your daydream into lyrics.

As the verse takes shape, you lean back, the pen still in hand, feeling a sense of accomplishment and anticipation for what these words will become once melded with music and brought to life.

Each line is a reflection, a piece of the puzzle that forms the narrative of love, loss, and reunion that you're helping to tell through the OST.

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Bursting into Yoongi's studio, your presence fills the room with an undeniable energy, your breath catching from the sprint. The weekend has been a whirlwind of creativity for you, the outside world blurring into the background as you poured your heart and soul into the lyrics.

You barely give him a chance to greet you before you're sharing the fruits of your laborious weekend.

"Yoongi-ssi, listen to this. I haven't slept properly, just thinking and writing," you say, your voice tinged with a mix of exhaustion and excitement.

Without waiting for a response, you take a deep breath and begin to sing the lines you've meticulously crafted:

"Echoes of eternity, in whispers of the wind, In dreams, you feel my presence, in silence, we're akin. Our souls entwined by destiny, a love that won't rescind, Across the sands of time, my love, our stories are pinned."

As the last note fades, you lower your gaze, suddenly self-conscious, the adrenaline rush giving way to a moment of vulnerability. You're aware of every sound in the room—the hum of the equipment, the soft tapping of Yoongi's foot, the steady beat of your own heart.

Then, you hear it—Yoongi's voice, clear and encouraging. "That's amazing," he says, and when you dare to look up, you're met with a smile that's both impressed and genuinely pleased. It's a look that speaks volumes, affirming your effort and validating the emotional journey you embarked on to bring these lyrics to life.

In that moment, any lingering doubts evaporate, replaced by a warm sense of accomplishment and connection. You've not only contributed something valuable to the project, but you've also tapped into a deeper level of your own creativity, a realization that brings with it a new sense of confidence and possibility.

Yoongi leans back in his chair, observing the mixture of relief and pride on your face. He's genuinely impressed with your contribution, a fact that's evident in the softening of his usually stoic expression.

"You did great," he acknowledges, breaking the comfortable silence that had settled between you. "Did you take my advice then? Drawing from personal experiences?"

You feel a flush creep up your neck as his question hangs in the air. Shifting uncomfortably, you avoid his gaze, focusing on a non-descript spot on the studio wall. "Well, kind of," you admit, your voice barely above a whisper.

Yoongi's eyebrows arch, a silent prompt for you to continue. He's intrigued, sensing there's more to your creative process than you're letting on.

Taking a deep breath, you gather your thoughts, the words tumbling out in a rush. "I've never been in love," you confess, your gaze still averted. "So, I wasn't sure how to truly capture that... that kind of deep affection and longing the ghost feels."

You pause, gathering your thoughts, feeling vulnerable under Yoongi's attentive gaze. "But I've seen it, you know? Like, in the way my dad would just light up when telling me stories about my mom—an unspoken promise in his eyes... a dedication that went beyond words."

You're not accustomed to baring your soul like this, especially in a professional setting, but the words poured out, fueled by the emotions stirred by the drama's narrative and Yoongi's encouragement.

Your eyes drift to a spot on the wall, but you're not really seeing it. You're visualizing a future, a possibility, a hope. "So because of that, I imagine love as this... this all-encompassing force, you know? Where you're completely immersed in someone's well-being, where their happiness is your happiness." Your hands gesture subtly as you speak, illustrating the depth of your envisioned love. "It's about being there, always, in the big moments and the quiet ones. Celebrating their victories, comforting them in their defeats. It's a partnership, a shared journey where you're both each other's biggest fans and safest havens... The kind of love I hope to give someone someday."

Yoongi watches you, his expression softening. There's a moment when even he seems to get lost in the world you're describing, a world where love is boundless and all-consuming.

When you finish, with a self-conscious chuckle and a simple "Yeah, something like that," Yoongi's response is gentle, thoughtful. "That's... really beautiful," he says, the usual edge in his voice smoothed away by the sincerity of your shared moment. "You've got a real gift, not just for music but for understanding the heart of it. Someone's going to be very lucky to have that kind of love from you," he adds, his words a quiet testament to the profound impact of your shared creative journey. Your smile returns, a little more confident this time, buoyed by Yoongi's words. In this studio, surrounded by wires and waves, you've found a place where your innermost thoughts can turn into art, where your unexperienced heart can still speak the universal language of love.

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The studio became your haven, a place where time seemed to bend to the rhythm of creation. The collaborative energy between you and Yoongi fueled the progression of the OST.

Each session, each shared idea, and each moment of triumph or frustration, drew you deeper into the fabric of the song you were building together. As the two-week mark approached, the song began to take a definitive shape, its melody and lyrics blending together to form a narrative that echoed the drama storyline.

The nights stretched long, with coffee cups and scribbled notes scattered around, a testament to the dedication both of you poured into this project.

On a particularly productive night, with the city asleep outside the studio windows, Adora and Jungkook stepped in to lend their voices to the demo. Their talent brought a new dimension to the song, their interpretation breathing life into the words and melodies you and Yoongi had carefully crafted. Sitting behind the mixing board, you listened intently as their voices filled the room, their harmonies and emotions weaving through the air. Yoongi, ever the meticulous producer, guided them through each line, ensuring that every note conveyed the depth of the song's message. With each playback, you found yourself immersed in the music, feeling the characters' love and longing as if they were your own.

When a note didn't quite hit the mark or a phrase needed tweaking, you and Yoongi discussed and debated, each suggestion and adjustment bringing the song closer to its final form. As the sun began to rise, casting a soft light into the studio, you both knew that the OST was nearing completion. The demo, enriched by Adora and Jungkook's voices, now stood as a testament to the hard work and late nights, a melody that would soon accompany the drama's unfolding story.

As Yoongi saved the final version of the demo, you realized that this experience was more than just work; it was a journey of artistic exploration and personal growth.

With a sense of accomplishment, you leaned back in your chair, exchanging a tired but satisfied glance with Yoongi. The song was ready, a piece of art ready to be shared with the world, and you couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.

In these two weeks, you'd not only contributed to an OST but also discovered a new facet of your creativity, one that resonated with the core of storytelling and emotion.

As Yoongi saved the final version of the demo, you realized that this experience was more than just work; it was a journey of artistic exploration and personal growth.

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The early morning message from Yoongi set a flutter of nerves in your stomach.

𝐘𝐎𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐈 Come to the studio It's time to record

As you headed to HYBE, doubts circled in your mind, overshadowing the excitement. Would your voice carry the same depth as Adora's? Was there a chance they might reconsider and use her demo instead?

Upon arriving, the sight of Taehyung, already immersed in the material, alongside Namjoon, offered a semblance of reassurance. Namjoon, ever observant, was the first to notice your arrival, greeting you with a warm, dimpled smile that eased some of your tension.

"Hey, you ready for this?" Namjoon asked, his voice laced with encouragement. His casual demeanor and the genuine smile helped to calm your swirling thoughts.

Taehyung looked up, his expression shifting to one of support as he caught sight of you. "Don't worry, you'll do great," he chimed in, his confidence in you clear.

Their words, meant to comfort, did their job, slowly peeling away the layers of your anxiety. Yoongi entered the room a minute later, a steaming cup of coffee in his hand, signaling his readiness to dive into the recording session. His presence brought a new wave of reality to the situation—you were about to record a song with Taehyung for a real OST.

Taking a deep breath to calm your nerves, you followed Taehyung into the vocal booth, the lyrics you helped craft in hand. As the music started, a beautiful, haunting melody that you'd become intimately familiar with over the past weeks, you found yourself enveloped in the song's emotion.

Taehyung's voice melded seamlessly with the music, his talent undeniable as he breathed life into the words, "In slumber's grip, I feel you near, a phantom touch, yet oh so clear..." His voice, a perfect counterbalance to the melody, resonated with a deep longing, embodying the male protagonist's connection to the ghost.

When your cue came, you hesitantly began, "In ancient streets where blossoms weep, I wander, lost, in time's deep creek..." Your voice was softer than intended, but as you continued, the music seemed to lift you, and your voice grew stronger, more confident. The lyrics you'd poured your soul into flowed naturally, painting the air with the ghost's sorrow and love, transcending time itself.

The song, a duet of longing and reunion, became a bridge linking your passion for music with the legacy of love and artistry you cherished. Singing alongside Taehyung, your and his voices intertwined during the chorus, creating a harmonious dialogue between the two souls, "Echoes of eternity, in whispers of the wind..."The combined voices elevated the song's narrative of enduring love and ethereal bonds.

Yoongi and Namjoon, behind the mixing board, was the guiding force, shaping the raw emotion into a polished gem. They ensured that every note conveyed the depth of the song's message, capturing the essence of your characters' journey through time and love's labyrinth.

As the song reached its peak, your and Taehyung's voices soared, touching upon the yearning and hope that underpinned the song's core, echoing the promise of a love that defies time and circumstance. When the last note faded, the silence that followed felt heavy and meaningful, marking a milestone in your personal journey in the world of music.

You open your eyes slowly, almost hesitant to break the spell the music cast. The first thing you see is Yoongi and Namjoon through the glass pane, their expressions alight with genuine approval and delight. Their smiles are broad, their eyes shining with the kind of satisfaction that only comes when something truly special has been created.

Yoongi, his hand still on the mic button, lets out a contented sigh, his voice clear through the intercom, "I think we got a banger." His words, simple yet profound, fill you with a rush of euphoria and relief.

Namjoon nods in agreement, his dimples deepening as he adds, "Absolutely flawless on the first take. That's rare." His tone conveys not just professional admiration but a personal pride in the work you've all accomplished together.

Taehyung, standing beside you, turns with a wide grin, echoing the sentiment. "You were amazing," he says, his voice infused with an enthusiasm that's infectious. The warmth in his eyes is reassuring, affirming that you didn't just meet expectations; you exceeded them.

As you stepped out of the booth, Namjoon clapped you on the back. "You've got a real talent," he complimented, "Your voice... it's got something special."

You couldn't help but smile back, a wave of relief washing over you. Despite the doubts that had haunted you leading up to this moment, the music had felt right, almost like a connection to something greater than yourself.

The praise, coming from artists you respected so much, filled you with a newfound confidence. Maybe, just maybe, you were starting to find your place in this world of music, a space where you could connect with your brother's legacy and carve out your own path.

"Thank you," you managed, your voice thick with emotion. "This means a lot to me."

Yoongi nodded, his usual stoic demeanor softened by the moment. "Let's take a listen, shall we?"

Sitting down, you're still riding the high of the session, a pleasant buzz in your veins as Yoongi hits play, and the song fills the room once more.

Hearing your voice intertwined with Taehyung's through the speakers is an out-of-body experience. It's you, but it also feels like someone else—someone confident, someone who belongs here among these talented individuals. The song is a tapestry of emotions, woven with your voice, and it resonates with a depth you hadn't fully appreciated until now.

Taehyung, who had been quietly attentive, broke his silence with a nod of approval. "This is really good," he commented, his gaze shifting between you and Yoongi. "What's it called?"

Yoongi, with a knowing smile, turned to you, gesturing subtly. "Ask her," he suggested, indicating that the honor of naming the piece should fall to you.

"M-Me?" You stutter, caught off guard; your voice wavered slightly, surprise and excitement mingling in your tone.

Yoongi's nod confirmed his intent, his expression serious. "You've been instrumental in this, more than you realize. From the beats to the lyrics, you've shaped this song."

The weight of his words settled over you, a mix of pride and responsibility. Your eyes drifted to the notebook in your lap, its pages worn from weeks of constant use, filled with your handwriting—lyrics, notes, and countless revisions. And then, like a gentle wave washing over you, the perfect title came to mind: "Echoes of Eternity."

Taehyung's face lit up. "I like that," he said, his enthusiasm evident. "It captures the song perfectly."

Yoongi nodded in agreement, a rare smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "Echoes of Eternity it is, then."

In that moment, a surge of pride welled up within you. This song, now christened with a name you had chosen, felt like a piece of you—a testament to your journey, your growth, and to bridge and honor Yuuji's legacy, a connection to him through the universal language of music.

As you left the studio that day, the title "Echoes of Eternity" echoing in your mind, you felt a profound sense of accomplishment. You had not only helped create a piece of art but had also carved a space for yourself in the vast world of music—a world where your brother had once shone brightly. And now, with this song, you were stepping into something that would touch the hearts of many, continuing the legacy in your own unique way.

***i can be a songwriter omm if i tried 😭

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Did you catch the darklina theme playing when The darkling remembers his first kiss with Alina then Alina kills him? If you haven't it's this motif that plays which has some very somber slow violin that sounds tragically romantic. In Fact as weird as this sounds the violins almost sound inverted,if that even makes any sense. I first heard it at the fountain scene in season 1 specifically when Aleks said "you and I are going to change the world Alina" and you can hear it in the background. Then you can hear it more erupt when they start kissing on the desk in ep 5. Before the 2nd season aired I listened to the OST and I was obsessed with the track titled 'Let me be your Monster'. At around 1:53 you can hear the same theme being played and I immediately told myself that it was a scene of them probably kissing because it's literally their theme but then it abruptly pauses with one violin string being played for almost 20secs. It then builds up and carries on the theme then with an added trombone or something in the background then it's gets lower and lower until it ends with a sad violin ravka theme being played. I then thought it was probably the darkling dying. I came to a realisation that it could be Alina pulling a Jon snow on him. Imagine my surprise when it turns out I was right both times 😭 Anyway you probably already knew about the music but I wanted to share some thoughts on it and my personal experience trying to guess what was happening in this scene 😂 I'm kind of new to the grishaverse and I finished season one 3 weeks before the new season dropped so I was kind of obsessing. I wanted to know what you think of their theme? It gives me a James bond feel and I love it. Sounds almost like a 'What could have been' theme. It also feels very Romeo and Juliet-esque if that makes sense.

(P.S.) I also realised there is a motif that's played when Alina uses the shadow cut in the finale of S2 that is the same as when the darkling uses the shadow cut for the first time in S1 ep2 in the show. The track is called 'Rise and fall" on the S2 OST and it starts around 2:20 and it ends around 3:10(just some more parallels I've noticed with the darkling and Alina from season 1 to season 2).

Ok I love everything you said here. I also love the darklina theme so much, after season aired I played it pretty much non stop. Fun fact the original theme that was played in season 1 is titled 'Hope For The Future'. I also thought this was a very fitting title as this was very much what Alina represented to Aleks, but also it was what Alina saw in Aleks, she too at a time believed that they could bring hope to ravka together. Another fun fact is that there are actually two versions of this theme, on that was officially released and another unreleased version. The officially released one is the one that plays during the fountain scene and their first kiss and the unreleased on plays when they kiss on the desk in 1x05.

The officially released one, Hope For The Future, is much softer than the unreleased one. What I love about the Hope For The Future theme is that it starts out almost tentative, its slow and there are pauses. But then as the piece goes on the pace picks up and the chords are stronger and the music begins to swell so that it sounds uplifting. What I love about it is it mirrors Alina's character arc, when she first meets Aleks and comes to the LP she is very unsure of herself and her powers and still very much sees herself as the stick from Keramzin, but then he shows her who she truly is, shows her that she is grisha and powerful. So by the time you get to the point where they are sharing their first kiss in 1x05 she is a much more confident person who has more faith in herself and the music matches that.

It's a similar idea with Aleks, at first I think he was very tentative about his feelings for her, he has lost many a lover and so I don't think he wanted to open his heart up to more heartbreak despite feeling the connection between. Before Alina I think he was a very isolated and lonely man. But again by that first kiss he is letting her in more and is once again letting hope into his heart and believing for the first time in hundreds of years that he may find peace and that they may be able to save the grisha.

When it comes to the unreleased version that plays during their desk kiss it is a bit different. Whilst it carries the same tune or melody it sounds to me alot more passionate if that makes sense. The music swells much quicker and to me there also almost seems to be an ache or desperation behind those swells. There is a brief moment in the middle of the song where it slows and quietens, its the moment when Aleks asks if she is sure, then the music swells again as they kiss once more. For me this piece followed their passion in the scene and it also really captures that longing and ache they feel for each other. But also there is something euphoric about the piece.

When it comes to 'Let Me Be You Monster' what is interesting is the part that is the darklina theme, I am pretty sure is actually the unreleased version and not the Hope For The Future one from their first kiss. So they've taken footage of their first kiss but played the theme from their desk kiss over it.

Like you I listened to the soundtrack before season 2's release and become obsessed with this particular piece. I also upon realising it was the darklina theme thought it might be a kiss scene, I predicted that it would be the chapel scene form book 2 as the beginning part of the song sounds very menacing and dangerous and then it shifts into the darklina theme. So I thought the beginning part was going to be Alina and co running from the nichevo'ya and then the darklina theme the moment when she kisses him and uses his powers against him. But then I heard the part at the very end where it sounds very similar to the noise they use for the fold, like this pained cry, it played in the background during the fountain scene in 1x04 when Alina was telling the story about the black heretic and the creation of the fold. To me though the way these notes were drifting off in the song made me think of a dying cry. That's when I started wondering if it was actually Aleks' death scene. We know now that the menacing start to the song was the nichevo'ya attacking Alina and her realising, from the way Aleks lunged out as if to catch it and pull it back, that he didn't have control over them.

Something else that is interesting is that on the season 2 soundtrack there is another track called Hope For The Future, it plays over Aleks' funeral and you can here that first kiss theme in it but it is much slower, like they've dragged each note out which really made me think about how long a life Aleks had, like each stretched out note is symbolic of the hundreds of long lifetimes Aleks has endured. The track is also very sombre and sad, there are no uplifting swells really and it is much more muted, it very much sounded like a lament.

Good catch on the motif playing when Alina uses the shadow cut being the same as when the darkling does, I did not catch that myself.

#darklina #s&b season 2 spoilers #answered

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