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Those Eyes Chico ༓ myg (m) | chapter one

✑ Summary: As the new marketing director for Min Yoongi’s upcoming D-Day album & tour, you’re expected to bring your expertise to the table. This shouldn’t be a problem—you’re the best in the business and you’re used to drawing a strict line between your professional and personal life. But what happens when the lines you’ve fought to keep as separate blur for the first time?

pairing: idol!yoongi x plus size!poc!reader

genre/AU: angst, fluff, smut, slowburn, coworkers2friends2lovers, winter setting, forbidden love,

word count: 6.5k+

warnings: oc is 28, Yoon is 30, oc is not originally from South Korea, oc has light brown eyes, swearing, mentions of alcohol consumption, mentions of anxiety, panic attacks, body insecurities, fear of being blacklisted, emotionally restrained yoon, unstable parental relationships, conservative parents, rude Hybe executive that should be fired, bestie!tae is wonderful support 🥹, and cute yoon and oc interactions bc yeah....its thier first time actually meeting so it must be cute!

now playing: Sweet Dreams by The Last Shadow Puppets

a/n: YAHHH chapter one!! Ok i apologize if the meeting is so long and drawn out...I really tried to make it fun but so much info is needed too haha. Anyway this series is dedicated to my wonderfully crazy friend and sorta beta, Gloom @theuselessdaydreamingidiot, and to all our fellow Yoon lovers bc we miss our sweet man SO MUCH 🥺 Enjoy! 🥰 Also huge thank you to @itaeewon for designing this beautiful series header! Love it!!

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Winter in Seoul feels like stepping onto the set of your most beloved holiday film.

As the brisk air wraps around you, delicate snowflakes gather atop your head, urging you to cocoon in your finest wool trench coat. Yet, despite the chill, the sight of frost-bitten trees basking in the morning's golden rays offers a source of warmth and delight. Perhaps the most radiant tree of them all is the towering Christmas tree that sits proudly in the heart of the city. Adorned with shimmering red and gold baubles, the giant evergreen catches the eye of every person that walks by–both tourists and locals alike.

Nearby shopping malls buzz with holiday fervor too as shoppers scour for treasures, couples engage in friendly competition to find the ultimate gift, and children line up to take their picture with Santa. But the best part is when night falls. The whole city comes alive with joy and laughter as loved ones meet one another on the ice-skating rinks, while karaoke bars echo tipsy renditions of timeless songs sung by overworked professionals, each with a bottle of soju in hand.

Yes, Seoul is a place for making memories and you’re in the thick of it.

Having been in the city for three years, one might assume you’ve become well accustomed to the energy of the season. You've really grown to love it here. But adjusting to the new environment is still proving to be a challenge, the most outstanding being the prevailing beauty standards.

Massive billboards featuring stunning models serve as constant reminders of the type of beauty one should aim to achieve as you commute to work. Impossible to miss are the shining examples themselves – iconic k-pop groups Seventeen, Red Velvet, EXO, BlackPink, Mamamoo, TXT, and of course BTS plastered on the side of every flat surface imaginable. You’re not exactly complaining about that aspect as you’ve helped design a good handful of them as a top marketing and advertising professional. But the strict image of what constitutes a beautiful and worthy individual weighs on you more than you’d like.

While a conventional body type isn’t what you’ve been given in this life, you don’t consider yourself to be completely unattractive either. Having high cheekbones, a strong jawline, striking light brown eyes, good enough ass, and a full chest shouldn’t classify as undesirable. Still, you wish you’d adopt this more body positive mindset rather than your current overthinking one. It’s easier said than done, being that you not only see idols everyday on the streets in digital form but at work as well.

You continue further into city until a set of tall, glass doors meet you mere steps away. You tilt your head back to catch the name of the skyscraper before nearing the building’s sturdy, silver handle.

BigHit Music.

Feeling its cool metal under your fingertips, the door swings open with an easier pull than imagined to welcome you into the bustling lobby. You feel a rush of confidence return to you upon entering– this is your domain, this is where you truly shine.

“Did you get the files I sent to you?”

The woman nods her head in affirmation while sweeping a few pieces of her long, silky hair behind an ear. To strangers, she appears to look about 24 which is only four years younger than yourself but nonetheless she’s the same age as you. Hei-Ran is her name, meaning “graceful orchid” according to Korean translation.

Hei-ran is one of Hybe’s newest hires and based on her experience, a near perfect fit to being South Korean boy group Tomorrow X Together’s new marketing manager. Until about three months ago, this had been your job.

You never imagined giving up the position after three years of working in the role. But with December right around the corner Hybe had other plans for you.

"Graduated summa cum laude with a bachelors degree in BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a MBA in Marketing from NYU Stern. You worked two years as a brand manager for U.S record label Atlantic Records immediately after graduating, and are now working at BigHit Music as a marketing manager for TXT including liaison with their global marketing team.”

You recall Bang PD's voice vibrate in the back of your mind from mid-August. You thought you were called into his office to discuss details of TXT’s latest promo, so having your resume read back to you was a sweeping curve ball. Your determination must have far exceeded the heaviness you felt in your chest because before you knew it you, you were shaking hands with your boss in acceptance of your role – the new marketing director for Min Yoongi’s upcoming D-Day album & tour.

The tedious knot that’s formed in the nape of your neck reminds you that as surreal as the situation might be, it’s undeniably real.

Months spent drafting a comprehensive marketing proposal for D-Day; often until the wee hours of the night, inevitably takes its toll on even the mightiest of warriors. An entire new team of fifty people, all of who you’ll be in charge of orchestrating for the next eight months, doesn’t provide much to relief either.

You’re excited nevertheless. Working with one of the most respected artists in the music industry is an opportunity you couldn’t let slip by, especially since the album’s rock-inspired genre aligns closely with your own music taste.

“Thank you so much for helping me get settled __,” Hei-ran’s gentle voice returns you to the present. “I appreciate the time you’ve taken these last few months to train me despite the tight deadlines you have.”

Smiling, you shake your head. “It’s no problem at all and if there’s anything you need in the future, feel free to give me a call or stop by my office.”

“On the 16th floor right?”

“1656A. Take a left off the elevator and walk to the end of the first hallway. The door on the right is mine.”

Referring to any room on the 16th floor as your own is something you don’t take lightly. For one the offices are double the size of any other office spaces in the building. Yours in particular has a giant skyscraper window draped with heavy white curtains. Secondly, the floor above is the 17th floor which is exclusive to Hybe artists only.

"How's the proposal coming along, by the way?" Her curiosity is palpable, genuine in its nature. You’ve always appreciated that in an individual.

“It’s done,” you respond. “Only thing left to do is to prepare for our meeting with C-suite executives next Monday. It’s nearly perfect as is, but the presentation could use a bit of refining in terms of organization.”

Hei-ran is silent for a moment longer than usual before her next inquiry, which is undoubtedly the question on both of your minds. “I can't help but wonder what it'll be like to meet him for the first time,” she muses.

You don’t bother asking for clarification on who the “him” is; you’re already well aware that it’s Min Yoongi. The same subject has managed to intrude your own thoughts more and more as the date of meeting him draws closer. It's peculiar honestly, considering you’ve encountered him before.

Granted, it was only a small handful of times the hallway, both heading in opposite directions. Min Yoongi typically greeted you with a hoarse 'Good Morning' those instances, along with a curt nod of his head. You would nod back with a brief 'Morning' yourself. Deep down you feel he'd make a quality friend, though it's only a premonition. It’s not like you actually know much about him beyond those small exchanges.

"I'm not sure what to expect, honestly," you admit. "I imagine it'll be similar to previous professional collaborations—composed, focused, and intense. D-Day is poised to become a global sensation for the next year, so it's going to need our full, undivided attention."

Hei-ran gives a knowing nod. “Good luck __,” she wishes you well as you head towards the elevator doors. Breaks over, back to work.

After another late-night prep session for Monday’s D-Day proposal, you trudge through your apartment door well past 8:30 pm with an empty stomach and a throbbing headache. Good news is that your graphic design team seems to be well on track with their album mockups ready to present.

The same can’t be said for your U.S. promo team however, who required additional guidance on their projects. The social media team was in a similar boat. Somehow several of their members lost track of time and were convinced the proposal was still two weeks away.

Despite the hiccups, you managed to tie up the loose ends, but it meant that none of you got to leave early.

When you finally get to curl up in your fluffy sofa, a loud, exasperated sigh leaves your lips. Your lids flutter shut too as you rest your head against the soft cushion. Silently, you make one last mental rundown of all the tasks you checked off today.

Did you miss anything?

D-Day is the most crucial project you’ve ever taken charge of—you need it to be flawless.

When nothing pressing comes to mind, you grab the tv remote from your dark oak coffee table and aimlessly flip through the channels. You’ll unwind for an hour and then call it a night.

Ten minutes into an episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the light chime of your phone's notification bell catches your ear.

Tae 💚: Haven’t heard from you all day. Everything alright?

Taehyung, your best friend. You smile fondly at his message as your thumbs hover over the reply button. He's always checking in on you. You and Taehyung have been friends ever since you first moved to Seoul and started working at Hybe. You didn't expect your friendship to become this strong, but both of you are sociable individuals, which led to discovering several unexpected commonalities. One of those is a shared love for jazz, which has been one of your all-time favorite genres for as long as you can remember.

You: yeah, I’m good. Just tired. Been working on D-Day's proposal for months and finally got it fully prepped for.

Tae 💚: Well, that's amazing news! You feel good about it?

You: I don't know. I’m definitely ready for this project but I’m also starting to feel a little burned out. The proposal is only the beginning you know, and it's already taking the wind out of me.

Tae 💚: Sorry to hear that 😞 I'm sure it must be draining, but I also know this is your territory. No one is more fit to head this project than you. Everyone thinks so. How about you take the weekend to rest?

You: Yeah...I'm watching B99 rn

Tae 💚: B99?! Without me?

You can't help but giggle. Somehow over the course of three years you've roped your best friend into becoming obsessed with your mindless sitcoms. You've done more than a handful of binge watching together, until all hours of the night.

You: Wanna come over for an hour?

The company might be nice.

Tae 💚: Be there in 20 🏃

Your door bells rings exactly twenty minutes after you and Taehyng finish exchanging texts. He's so prompt it scares you sometimes.

“Hey.” His deep, baritone voice greets you first, along with a friendly hug. Taehyung slips his snow covered boots off upon entering your apartment and hangs his wool jacket on your coat rack. His limited edition Gucci scarf is next. Taehyung loves the winter as it’s the time he can wear his most luxurious clothes.

“What’s this?” You peak inside a brown paper bag that Taehyung has conveniently set on your kitchen countertop. He flashes you a playful grin and gestures you to open it. Naturally, you're suspicious but it all washes away when a new, unopened bottle of whiskey presents itself. “Oh my god, you didn’t!" You swat his arm in a rush of excitement.

“I had to!" Taehyung opens a kitchen cupboard and grabs a glass from the top shelf. He's been in your apartment enough times that he’s grown comfortable with your place. That and he's also your best friend.

"With all the recent events you've had going on, I think it calls for a celebration." Taehyung expertly pours you a glass of the smooth, rich liquor and offers it to you.

“Thank you, Tae," you say, taking the glass from his hand. "Come sit down. Jake's about to sing I Want It That Way with the police lineup.” Taehyung pours himself a glass of Pinot Noir and follows your lead.

After about forty minutes of sitcoms and booze with your best friend you begin to feel yourself relaxing. Whatever challenges lies ahead, you know you'll be able to handle them one whiskey at a time.

All stream of thought is interrupted when your phone dings off again. It's now half past 9, who on earth is trying to reach you?

Fuck.

You tighten the grip on your phone as soon aa the message appears. Taehyung, previously occupied by the end credit scene, catches the sudden shift in your demeanor and calls your name but he's inaudible to you.

Mom: It’s been almost two weeks since we last heard from you. We know you're busy but your father and I want to know if you’ll be coming home. The holidays are coming up right? Why don't you use some of that time to come see us? There's someone we want you to meet.

"__, who is it?" Taehyung's voice manages to break your intense concentration.

“Just my mom.” You answer briefly, still averting eye contact.

“What’d she say?”

“She wants me to come home for the holidays.” You shut your phone off in an effort to calm yourself.

Unlike Taehyung your relationship with your parents has always been rocky. Expectations are set high from birth and you never see eye to eye. Likely, the only accomplishment that's earned genuine praise from them was when you accepted your initial job proposal with Hybe. A respectable career is only second to health to them after all. Your father was more torn with the news that you’d be moving hundreds of miles away than your mom however, not that you’re surprised.

Of course while having a healthy and respectable career is priority for your parents, there is no mistake that their greatest wish is to see their daughter married. A stable man with ample resources to provide her a secure home and healthy children is preferable.

You love your parents and you'll always be there for them, but you must admit that their traditional outlook is one you can never live up to. They tried setting you up dozens of times before, and tonight's request to have you come home "for the holidays to meet someone” is simply another attempt to marry you off.

Yes, you would like some sort of companionship in your life and you hope if you find it that they’ll approve. But giving your hand in marriage to the first notable suitor isn't your forte. You consider yourself to be an independent woman with a tender heart, and you'd rather be single for the entirety of your life than be forced into another obligation.

Preserving your independence is highly important to you. So no, you draw the line when it comes to relational affairs.

If only you could be firm and repeat all the above to them aloud, rather than within your own head— if only.

“So are you gonna go?"

You don't respond immediately, still weighing out your options. "Not sure," you murmur. "I don't really want to but maybe I should. I haven't gone home to see my parents since last year."

Taehyung recognizes the growing tension in your voice as well as the flushed expression playing on your face. He wishes he could take it all away but instead he moves closer to your side of the sofa and lets you rest your head on his shoulder.

"I'm sorry." He's silent for a moment before continuing. "Why don't you tell them you can't go because of work? There must be a number of things you'll need to get ahead of for Yoongi's album."

"True. But it's too easy, they won't buy that. I have to go."

"What if you say I invited you to celebrate with my family this year? We're going to a nice, cozy cabin a few hours north of here for Christmas."

The offer is temping and you know he means it but it's also not enough.

"No," you reject. "They'll think we're dating and ask to meet you."

"I'll do it!" Taehyung's voice lifts into a more playful tone, earning a soft chuckle from you.

"Very cute Taetae, but no. Neither of us are going to say 'that was a good idea' in the end, trust me. I'll have to make this decision on my own."

Taehyung grimaces slightly at your last choice of words. "I really think you should consider telling them you can't due to a full schedule. We don't get that much time off at the company any way. Don't your parents live at least 7-10 hours away? Come on, spend the holidays with me and the guys. Plus, it'll be my birthday soon. I want you there at my party."

When you look at your best friend to gently scold him for not so sneakily using the guilt tripping technique, he's pouting. Like a baby. Not even you can resist him with that face on.

"Fine. I'll think about it."

"Good," Taehyung chirps and snatches the tv remote to flip through episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. "I want you to be around those closest to you, especially around the holidays. You're my badass best friend who deserves more than some stupid forced marriage to a guy with an unhealthy alpha male complex. Should we top the night off with one more episode by the way?"

You nod and Taehyung hits play on the remote. "Thank you," you coo, feeling a tad better.

The weekend is a blur at best and you’re back at the office before you realize. Of course this is no ordinary work day however, given that today signifies the day you officially start work as D-Day’s marketing director. You’ve been perfecting every detail of the proposal like a madman since the beginning, meticulously obessing over every element. Your new team members must have a pretty eye-opening understanding of what it’ll be like having you as a lead for the next year–you pity them to be honest.

Between your fingers clutches a small tube of lip balm, berry flavored with a faint tint to match. You love chapstick for some odd, inexplainable reason and you felt the need to apply a generous amount of it on your lips for good luck.

“No one’s here yet,” Yi-joon, one of the members of your graphic design team, speaks first upon stepping foot into your assigned conference room. Others hum, unsurprised. Being the ones leading the presentation, you’d be startled if anyone actually arrived beforehand.

A grand mahogany table, seating up to 14 individuals, boasts itself to you in the middle of the room with every chair lined in genuine black leather. Traditional seating arrangements have one chair at the head of the table, but today’s meeting has two, both positioned to face the wide presentation screen at the opposite end.

Undoubtably, they’re reserved for Bang PD and Min Yoongi.

A momentary shiver courses down your spine, yet fades quick when one of your team members asks if anyone's seen the remote to the projector. There’s no time for nerves to be acting up, you remind yourself calmly. Only 15 minutes remain until every C-suite executive in Hybe congregates into the room.

With a composed demeanor, you swiftly gather your thoughts and respond, "Try checking inside the podium. It's likely close by, but if not, we can always power it on manually." You then start delegating tasks to the rest of your team, mentally rehearsing key points of the proposal between each instruction.

Time appears to have vanished in the blink of an eye because in a matter of seconds a gentle breeze slips through the conference door, accompanied by the arrival of several Hybe executives. You offer a polite "good morning," which is briefly reciprocated as they take their respective seats around the conference table.

You count twelve at the table in total, including your own team.

"Sajangnim should be here in about–"

Hybe's Chief Finance Officer doesn't get to finish his sentence when an older gentleman in a freshly pressed suit walks through the door, fully immersed in conversation. The person following close behind him is none other than the man of the hour himself–Min Yoongi, fitted in a clean white dress shirt that's unbuttoned at the collar and sleeves rolled to the elbows. His soft, raven hair falls gently in front of his eyes, framing his face a little too well.

Unexpectedly, both your gazes shift from Bang PD and onto one another. His dark, intense eyes pierce through you as they observe you from the opposite side of the room. You're certain he recognizes you from your previous shared encounters, though you don't have the slightest clue what he's thinking. Min Yoongi has been known to be many things, but an open book isn't one of them.

He then walks in your direction until he's directly toe to toe with you for the very first time. Completely against your wishes, you feel all the tiny hairs on the back of your neck stand straight. You've never officially met before.

"It's nice to finally meet you __-nim. Those nods we give each other in the hallway hardly count as a proper introduction." He extends a hand to you, offering you a sturdy handshake which you accept.

"Absolutely, it's a pleasure to meet you as well Min PD-nim," you say, smiling warmly. "I'm looking forward to working with you on your new album. I truly appreciate the opportunity."

For a split second, Yoongi allows his professional demeanor drop. "I should be the one thanking you. You'll be the one leading this whole operation right? So I'll be in your care."

You want to respond with gratitude, but you're not given the chance due to an authoritative voice speaking up from behind.

"Min PD-nim," Hybe's Vice President calls out to the man in front of you, requesting his attention.

Yoongi is hesitant to leave you mid-conversation but you assure him that it's alright. "Please, feel free to take a seat," you offer. "The presentations will begin soon."

A small, subtle smile graces Yoongi's lips before he turns around to take his seat beside Bang PD at the head of the table. He engages in small talk with Hybe's Vice President who's conveniently seated across from him. Yet despite their conversation, he's only half focused; his eyes repeatedly wandering back to you. At this point, however, you've already stopped looking at him.

"Good morning, all," you address the room when the time comes to commence the meeting. "We'll be getting started now that everyone's here. I'm sending down samples of the album design our graphics team has created for D-Day. Please pass them along." You hand the stack of copies to Hybe's Chief Technology Officer who smiles courteously.

"On behalf of my team and me, I want to thank you for joining us today to discuss our marketing strategy for Min PD-nim's upcoming D-Day album. Our agenda will be as follows," you guide everyone's attention to the presentation board, which provides a rundown of all the points you plan to cover for the remainder of the meeting.

"Let's begin with introductions. My name is ___ ___, I hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from NYU Stern, as well as an MBA in Marketing. Over the past five years, I've worked in the music industry as a marketing manager. Three of those years were spent here at Hybe. The recent promotional campaign for TXT's The Chaos Chapter was lead by my previous team and me, resulting in a positive return on investment. Now, with a new team, I aim to achieve similar success with Min PD-nim's D-Day album."

Once you finish your introduction, you introduce each member of your team. This is soon followed by a brief introduction from each c-suite executive.

The whole room falls silent when you begin diving into the bulk of the proposal; every measurable objective, goal, and market analysis is shared for D-Day. When it comes time to present the brand guide and album design, you invite your graphics team to speak.

"You'll notice that we have two versions of Min PD-nim's albums on the sheet in front of you," Yi-joon refers to the mockups you handed out earlier. A few executives nod quietly as they study the proposed album packaging while Yoongi leans over to Bang PD. He's whispering something but you're far to distant away to hear. His expressions aren't telling either.

Does he like it? Does he not? You don't know.

Nevertheless, you give a subtle smile to Yi-joon as encouragement to continue.

"We've opted for a sleek, pitch-black design for the first version, and a dusty brown for the second. The first version symbolizes the past, characterized by societal expectations and internal struggles, while the second represents the present and future, conveying a message of liberation. To complement these themes, we've selected a bold and daring font to exude the album's transparency. This design consistency extends to the album's contents; for instance, lyrical cards will reflect the respective color and style of the version they belong to."

Hybe's Chief Marketing Officer appears to be in approval with the entirety of the plan so far, yet it's short lived when a low voice interrupts.

"I think the vision of album's design aligns closely with mine, so I like what I see in front of me." Yoongi pauses and places the mockup on the table. "There's one aspect that I'd like to discuss in hopes of some insight however. I've been mauling over it for a while now."

"I'll do my best to–" Hybe's Chief Marketing Officer opens his mouth to respond yet closes it immediately when he notices Yoongi's gaze sharply shifts to you. It's a signal that it's your insight he specifically requests.

"Please go on," you reply.

"Regarding the name under which the album should be released, should it be 'Agust D' or 'Suga'? I'm personally biased towards Agust D because it holds more weight for me. It's close to my heart and the stories I have to tell as Agust D are heavier than those of Suga, right? The D even stands for Daegu, my hometown where I grew up and where my parents still live. Suga on the other hand is my stage name, which I have some identity in as well."

You don't answer immediately, preferring to carefully process everything he's said. Your team has already proposed to release the album under 'Agust D', yet he makes a valid point that 'Suga' is also a part of him.

"I understand that releasing the album under 'Suga' has its merit. However, I still support the original idea of releasing it under 'Agust D'. As you've mentioned, the name carries a deeper meaning, evoking memories, emotions, trials, and tribulations. I'd also like to emphasize that by releasing D-Day under 'Agust D', you can showcase who the real Agust D is. The collaboration with IU in People Pt. 2 already has you one step in that door."

Like you, Yoongi considers your words cautiously, weighing them in his mind. "Thank you ___-nim," he finally speaks. "Your perspective is reassuring. We'll proceed with releasing the album under 'Agust D'.

Following your short discussion, the graphics team continues presenting their design materials. Minor comments are made by Hybe executives, but Yoongi doesn't comment again until half-way into the social media segment.

"Why do we need to schedule this many Weverse Lives? People might get tired of seeing my face after so many in a row. ARMY will read, 'Min Yoongi started a live' and say to their friends, 'This is the fifth time in a row, is he in love with his own voice or something?'." His joke sparks a light in the room as Bang PD gives a chuckle.

"I don't think that's going to be an issue for you Yoongi," he replies. "Don't you know the strength of your own fanbase?" Bang PD's statement is undeniable. Everyone in the room is well aware of Min Yoongi's international fanbase who willingly stay up all hours of the night just to catch a glimpse of him. In fact, rather than seeing less of him, they hope to receive his live notifications more, as Yoongi isn't as active on Weverse as other idols.

It's clear that compliments like these aren't easy for Yoongi to take though, judging by the flushed look that subtly sweeps over his face. You'd react the same way to be honest.

"If I may Min PD-nim," you speak up, deciding to offer an alternative plan. "Leveraging Weverse Live to help promote D-Day will draw significant international engagement. We know that time differences pose to be a challenge which is why we proposed an increase of live sessions per week. However, we understand that going live this often might be exhausting. Would you consider reducing the frequency to once or twice a week instead?"

"I'm open to once a week but didn't we film the 'Suga: Road to D-Day' documentary for a similar reason? Won't it be too much to add more than two Weverse Lives throughout the entire promotional phase?" Yoongi's challenge is met with an unanimous hum of support from his fellow executives. You'd feel intimidated if you didn't already have a justification mapped out.

"The objective behind releasing 'Suga: Road to D-Day' on Disney+ differs from that of Weverse Lives," you rebuttal confidently. "While the documentary presents a structured behind-the-scenes view of D-Day's development, the Lives focus on building hype among your existing fans who know you well, will spread the word to their peers, and will likely pre-order the album. As you're aware, Lives are more personal and stripped down, allowing your fanbase to feel closer to you."

Thinking of no further objectives, Yoongi, still somewhat unsure, accepts your suggestion. "Once a week will be fine then. While we're still on the topic, do we know when 'Suga: Road to D-Day' is set to release on Disney+?"

"Our digital marketing and promo team will be reviewing the specifics of that soon," you inform. "Right now we have the documentary releasing April 23 of next year. The poster for the film will release a week and a half earlier on the 12th."

Rather than furthering the discussion, Yoongi sends an understanding nod your way which allows the social media team to resume their portion of the proposal. Recording more Weverse Lives than usual remains a pain point for him, but he's willing to move forward if it means connecting with his fanbase.

Alast, after what seems like three hours of social media; followed by financing & budget talk, the last team to present their material takes lead of the meeting.

"We'd like to provide a timeline for D-Day's promo schedule as a way to wrap up today's proposal," So-hyun from your digital marketing and promos team explains. "Promotions will begin April 10, 2023 and will run until April 25th. During this time the album's track list, concept photos, MV Teaser, and official MV will drop. As far as concert schedule, we're proposing April 26-June 24. These dates include U.S, Asia, and Korea Tours."

"We might need to rethink concert dates but for now I'm on onboard." Yoongi remains brief in his interjection, allowing So-hyun to continue.

"As far as other marketing channels, we plan to implement both print and digital methods including billboards, banners, paid search ads, and YouTube. We'd also like to reach out to a variety of magazines like Rolling Stones Magazine for interviews. If we want to extend our global reach even further, we can book a time slot on the Jimmy Fallon Show. Bare in mind that if we go this route, we'll need to decide fairly quick, as slots are in high demand."

You notice Bang PD whispering amongst Yoongi and his Chief Finance Officer when Jimmy Fallon is mentioned. Yoongi seems the least interested. Perhaps he isn't fond of being front and center of talk shows, you guess.

"When will we need a decision for the Jimmy Fallon Show?" Bang PD inquires for the group.

"No later than three weeks from now," So-hyun answers. "It's a tight deadline but it can been done if we get the official go."

Bang PD directs his attention to Yoongi who's chosen to be silent in this conversation. "What do you think, Yoongi? It's your call."

"Maybe," he says, "give me a day or two to think on it."

Another ten minutes of productive overview with your promos team pass and soon, you're standing up to adjourn the meeting. You have to admit that out of all the proposals you've given in your career, this goes right to the top.

Your team was phenomenal today, and despite the the fact that several Hybe executives are biting at the bit to finally go on their lunch break, you feel confident that everyone is leaving on the same page.

"Min PD-nim."

You're ears inevitably pick up the conversation in front of you as you make your way out of the conference room. Yoongi and his Chief Financial Officer are running through some quick numbers only a few steps steps ahead, but with everyone simultaneously rushing in the same direction, neither must have realized you were within earshot.

"There's no doubt that she's good at what she does," Hybe's Chief Financial Officer continues. "Still, it's hard to believe that she's only 27 or 28. A person should take better care of themselves don't you agree? Like our Eunchae for example."

If there was a way to erase what you just heard, you'd do so, because in an instant, all previous successes you felt from today's proposal shatters to the ground. You're no stranger to receiving these sorts of comments about your appearance, yet it leaves your confidence fleeting, along with any amount of resilience you've built.

Blinking back the tears that threaten to spill, you exit the conference room the first chance you get. You have no desire to stick around for Yoongi's reply.

Not long after you leave does you phone ring off.

Tae 💚: Hey! How's the meeting going? Still available to get lunch this afternoon? I'm heading to the cafeteria as I type this.

You: It went okay. But I don't think I'll be coming to lunch, just a lot to do. I'm also not that hungry.

You second-guess how convincing your message is, knowing that it's your best friend on the other line. Regardless, it's the only words you can come up with right now. You really do have a lot of work ahead of you though, at least that part is true.

Tae 💚: Are you sure? I was looking forward on hearing how the meeting went! Wasn't there something you had to give me too?

The meaning of the last line suddenly dawns on you as you make your way down the long hallway. How could you forget? You made Taehyung one of his favorite foods to surprise him for lunch; Japchae, a sweet and savory dish of stir-fried glass noodles and vegetables.

You: Right, sorry it slipped from my mind for a second. I'll meet you in the cafeteria to give it to you.

"Why won't you stay and eat with me?" Taehyung devours the homemade Japchae you made for him with delight, a pair of chopsticks clamped in his hand.

"I don't have much of an appetite, Tae."

You've already told him this twice already, clarifying that you'd be heading back to your office once you deliver his food. Evidently, he's not letting you slip away easily.

"Then take a break with me instead, even if it's only for ten minutes." You watch as your best friend swiftly pulls out the chair next to him from under the table, gesturing you to sit. "Tell me what's got you down," he says. "Did Yoongi say something to you? He can be a bit too outspoken with his opinions sometimes."

Feeling defeated, you slide into the chair. "No, the meeting was fine. I'm just overthinking something that happened."

You then proceed to explain what you overheard Hybe's Chief Finance Officer say about you from earlier, that you didn't look healthy enough for your age and using Eunchae as an example. The scowl that appears on Taehyung's face as you retell the incident is unmistakable–he's clearly pissed.

"First of all," Taehyung starts once you finish, jaw clenched. "Eunchae is 17 and is a part of a Korean girl group. She has an entire team dedicated to making sure her appearance is flawless. It's the idol life; trust me, I'm well acquainted with it, so it's not a fair comparison. Secondly, Hybe's CFO is an asshole who I'd replace in a day. I don't want you letting him make you feel insignificant just because you don't conform to his narrow idea of how a woman should look."

You appreciate Taehyung's efforts to cheer you up, though you remain unaffected. Besides, he still isn't aware of Yoongi's involvement since you purposely left that detail out due to their close friendship.

"Yeah, I don't know. We don't have to talk about it anymore." You decide to dismiss the topic entirely and reach for your phone, along with a pair of earbuds bundled in your pocket. "Wanna listen to something?"

Music has always bonded you and Taehyung's friendship, as you've frequently found yourselves fully immersed in timeless songs from King of Leon and Led Zeppelin together. Taehyung nearly accepts the offer to listen with you once again, but then he freezes all movement. An eager grin follows close after.

"Hyung!" His voice echos though the room, earning the attention of Min Yoongi who's just entered the cafeteria. This time, you feel nothing but discomfort when the man looks your way.

"I have some material I need to review from my promo team. I'll text you later, okay?" You leave your best friend no time to reply as you quickly rise from your chair, stick your phone in your pant pocket, and head for the nearest exit. Yoongi attempts to make eye contact with you on your way out, but you avoid it completely.

When he approaches Taehyung, he acknowledges your semi-odd behavior. "I didn't mean to make her leave," he states, joining the younger at the table.

Taehyung offers a light shrug in response. "Don't worry, you didn't. She had other matters to get to. Something with her team members I think."

Yoongi grabs a fresh clementine from a nearby fruit bowl and beings peeling it little by little. "You two must be pretty close if you're having your lunches together."

It's not hard for Taehyung to read between the lines of what his member is insinuating.

"We've been friends for a while," he clarifies. "Just friends, nothing else."

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Together for the Holidays

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You had never expected to spend your first Christmas with Simon 'Ghost' Riley, but when he showed up on your doorstep, you couldn't help but smile. You never really celebrated the holidays before, but Ghost made you feel like it was something worth doing.

As he entered your home, his iconic skull-patterned balaclava was replaced with a red and green Christmas hat. His eyes twinkled with excitement and you couldn't help but feel giddy at the thought of spending the holidays with him.

Together, you decorated the house with lights and ornaments, placing a small tree in the corner of the living room. Ghost insisted on hanging mistletoe in every doorway, but you couldn't help but tease him about his love for cheesy Christmas traditions.

The two of you spent the days leading up to Christmas exploring the city, trying every festive treat and visiting every holiday market you could find. Ghost seemed to be in his element, grinning from ear to ear as he pointed out the beautiful decorations and lights.

On Christmas Eve, you prepared a feast for the two of you, and as you sat around the table, Ghost insisted on wearing matching reindeer antler headbands. Laughter filled the room as you both enjoyed a delicious meal, swapping stories and making new memories.

As midnight approached, Ghost suggested going for a walk to enjoy the silent streets. You bundled up in warm coats and scarves, with Ghost's arm wrapped around your shoulders. The moon shone bright and the snow crunched beneath your feet as you walked hand in hand.

As the clock struck midnight, Ghost turned to you with a sly smile. 'Merry Christmas, love,' he murmured before pulling you into a kiss under the mistletoe that he had cleverly placed above your heads.

The remainder of the night was spent cuddled up on the couch, watching Christmas movies and sipping on hot cocoa. Ghost's warm embrace and gentle whispers made you feel at peace, as if this was where you were meant to be all along.

On Christmas morning, you woke up to the smell of pancakes and bacon wafting through the air. Ghost had gone all out, preparing a delicious breakfast with an extravagant spread of toppings to choose from. You couldn't help but admire how well he could cook, despite his tough exterior.

After breakfast, Ghost handed you a small gift, a beautifully wrapped box that he had hidden under the tree. Inside was a delicate bracelet with a charm in the shape of a skull, a nod to his iconic balaclava. Tears pricked at your eyes as you thanked him for the thoughtful gift. He simply smiled and said, 'It's a reminder that you have a piece of my heart now.'

The rest of the day was spent in a state of bliss, with Ghost by your side. The two of you exchanged gifts and shared stories, laughing and enjoying each other's company. You never thought you could feel this happy, but Ghost had a way of making everything feel right.

As the day came to a close, Ghost suggested taking a drive to see the city lights. You bundled up in the car and he drove you to the tallest point in the city, where you could see the entire skyline lit up with holiday decorations. It was a breathtaking view and you couldn't help but feel grateful for this time with Ghost.

As the night drew to a close, and the clock struck midnight, Ghost turned to you with a serious expression. 'I have one more gift for you,' he said, reaching into his pocket and pulling out a small velvet box. 'It's not much, but it's something that I've been holding onto for a long time.'

With trembling hands, you opened the box to find a beautiful engagement ring. Your hands flew to your mouth in shock as Ghost got down on one knee, a tender smile on his face.

'Ever since I met you, I knew you were someone special,' he began, his voice cracking with emotion. 'I may not show it often, but you mean everything to me. Will you do me the honor of spending the rest of your life with me?'

Tears streamed down your face as you nodded, unable to find the words to express your joy. Ghost slipped the ring onto your finger, and in that moment, you knew that this was the best Christmas you could have ever asked for.

Together, you stood on the hilltop, watching the city lights as the snow began to fall around you. The two of you were now each other's home, and you couldn't wait to spend every Christmas with Ghost by your side. Together for the holidays, and for many more to come.

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MUSIC VIDEO: "OH NO!"

‚Tis the season of reflection, and what better way to celebrate the spirit of Christmas than by delving into the mesmerizing world of Marina’s past fashion? This festive season, let’s take a stylish trip down memory lane and revisit the iconic fashion moments that have left an indelible mark on our style radar.

This Christmas, I can’t help but be inspired by the fabulous allure she exuded in the 2010 music video for "Oh No!" directed by the visionary Kinga Burza. The styling brilliance of Celestine Cooney played a pivotal role in creating an aesthetic that resonates even today.

For the opening scene, Marina wore a pink color-block short-sleeved shift dress with horizontal stripes from the House of Holland Fall/Winter 2009 collection.

Marina completed look n. 1 with a pair of Pleaser Kiss 208-2 clear PVC platform sandals with silver piping.

Marina sported a second total House of Holland Fall/Winter 2009 look – cropped wool jacket with the matching pleated jodhpur trousers, both in an array of purple hues with contrasting white horizontal stripes. And peep those square-shaped buttons!

Indian designer Ashish used to be the most worn brand of hers during the "The Family Jewels" era so it's no surprise she incorporated some of his colorful sequin designs into the video.

From his Spring/Summer 2010 collection, Marina chose a kaftan-style mini dress depicting the map of Italy in bold, vibrant colors.

In a bunch of other scenes Marina is rocking the Ashish Spring/Summer 2010 yellow sequin peace sign sleeveless top and a pair of gold sequined capri trousers!

If you‘d ask me to describe this music video in three words, I'd say: fun, whimsical and CAMP!

Marina worked it in a gold sequin credit card dress from iconic French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's Spring/Summer 2009 runway!

The second money-themed look by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac hails from his Fall/Winter 2009 collection. The cool detail about this dress, which you can‘t really see in these images, is that it has an turquoise silk backside!

Those fabulous disco ball-inspired shoes belong to Maison Margiela's Spring/Summer 2009 20th-anniversary collection.

British fashion designer Christopher Kane also contributed to the "Oh No!" fashion by sending Marina few of his archival pieces, and my personal favorites on top of that.

Here, the Welsh-Greek beauty wore his Spring/Summer 2017 red bandage bodycon mini dress with crystal-embellished pill zipper in pink!

For the final lewk of the video, Marina danced, spinned and jumped around in the most adorable fuchsia crushed velvet mini dress from Christopher Kane's Fall/Winter 2007 collection which was inspired by Paul Delaroche's painting "The Execution of Lady Jane Grey" — and vindictive, man-eating women.

Thanks to this close-up, we can see that Marina wore a pair of insane Christian Louboutin Very Mix strass-studded platform peep-toe pumps in silver.

#June 2010 #House of Holland #Jackets #Pants #Ashish #Tops #Christopher Kane #Jean Charles de Castelbajac #Dresses #Pleaser #Sandals #Maison Margiela #Christian Louboutin #Pumps

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ranking EVERY AESPA song

caused some drama with the blackpink ranking so fuck it we are doing it again with one of the most innovative groups of the fourth generation (yeah i said it) From best to worst, here we gooooooo

Next Level (everything shifted, the universe as a whole changed trajectory, life conceptually was never the same)

Spicy (there is crack laced in the veins of this song istg)

YEPPI YEPPI (aespa does itzy??? I fucking love this song its SO GOOOOOD)

Savage (if you get it you get it and if you don't you don't, and if you don't i feel sorry for you xx)

Black Mamba (a step by step guide on how to debut with a fucking bang)

Hold On Tight (negative promo and still that bitch - 4 YA LIFE)

Lucid Dream (EGOT status)

Dreams Come True (who else is doing it like them fr)

I’m Unhappy (WE DON’T APPRECIATE HER ENOUGH SHE’S SO GOOD U GUYS)

Illusion (yuh this ate)

ICONIC (they said it themselves lmao this shit is I C O N I C )

Thirsty (so good it’s almost offensive)

I’ll Make You Cry (bad bitch energy)

aenergy (the name call bit is certified camp)

Welcome To MY World [feat. naevis] (aespa does alan walker??? This song is so underrated it’s unbelievably good)

Salty & Sweet (girls comeback had just flopped & rent was due, so gigi entered the studio and said it's time to make history)

Lingo (we are now entering the 'i don't rlly like this song zone' but we as a society are a little too rude to her shes not totally shit)

Girls (had her moments but the chorus is just a little boring)

‘Til We Meet Again (to quote our queen kim jisoo: not bad but not good)

Beautiful Christmas [with Red Velvet] (have zero desire to stream but why does this kind of slay lmao)

Life’s Too Short (can we please go back to fighting neon futuristic cyber-villains and stop with the acoustic disney channel misused aave im begging)

ICU (for the wellbeing of society im filing a restraining order on acoustic guitars on aespa’s behalf)

Forever (nobody moved. I actively pretend it doesn’t exist and the fact i had to break my delusion for this ranking is offensive xx)

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Jealousy (D.M)

Pairing: Draco Malfoy x reader

Warnings: Nothing just fluff, slight angst at the end

Things to note: This is my first writing on here and I'd love to have feedback but please keep it positive, Reader is a pureblood, she comes from a wealthy family, and she's a Slytherin

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Today is yours and Draco's 3rd year anniversary. And it was a Saturday, so Draco invited you out to Hogsmead for butterbeer. And you happily accepted of course. You were currently getting ready, you wore a white skirt with black pantyhose under and you wore white heels with a ankle strap, you slid on one of Draco's Slytherin Jumpers over your head, your wand secured safely on your thigh, with the help of the garter under her skirt. She tied her hair into a braid, but half her hair was still down.

Then she heard a knock and she knew exactly who it was. She rushed to the door and opened it, throwing her arms around him. "Happy anniversary, Dray!" He smiled and wrapped his arms around the smaller girl "happy anniversary, Darling" Her face warmed at the name and she kissed his cheek and stepped back. He was in his iconic black suit, she loved it on him.

He pulled a bouquet of red and white roses from behind his back and handed them to her "look inside the flowers." He told her, smiling to himself she reached inside, a green velvet box sat inside. She pulled it out, he smiled and took it from her gently. "Here" he opened it and kneeled down. "Y\N L\N, will you do me the honors and wear this ring, to know that I promise to marry you one day?" He said, there was a beautiful ring inside with the Slytherin crest on it. The eyes of the snake were emeralds. "It's real.. me and mother picked it out" she giggled "yes!"

Draco stood and kisses her handing her the ring "look on the band" she looked at it and read it "Today, Tomorrow and Always DLM +FML(F-first name M-Middle L-last)" She smiled and blushed "Draco.." she said, sliding the ring on and blushed, pulling him into a tight hug. He hugged back, kissing her head. She pulled away and pulled a black box out of the pocket of his jumper.

He just smiled at the fact she was wearing his clothes she handed him the box and smiled. He opened it and blushed "Y/N you really didn't have to.." she sighed "but I did, you deserve it.." she'd bought him a silver watch, with emeralds around the edges and his initials engraved in gold. "Plus you always get me nice stuff, even when there's no occasion, so please accept it"

He smiles and pulls it out of the box, and hooking it on his wrist, it adorned his hands beautifully, along with his rings. "It looks great on you.." she said and grabbed his hand, twining their fingers together, "let's go, yeah?" Draco said and pulled her close.

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They arrived at Hogsmead shortly after. They walked in and ordered, "How's your mom, draco?" She asked him "she's doing well, she actually sent an owl today, asking if you'd like to come over to the manor for Christmas this year" Y\N Thought for a moment "Sure! I'll send an owl to my mother to see if it's okay with her and father"

Draco's face lit up, and he reached across the table to hold her hands in his. "Did I mention how nice you look, Dray?" His ears turned slightly pink and smiled "Thank you, Darling, you look stunning, as always" he commented and she thanked him. "Your jumper is so warm." He chuckled "you keep it. It looks better on you" she blushed and smiled. He pulled her hands to his mouth and placed kisses on her knuckles and fingers.

She smiled and blushed. "I love you Dray.." he smiles softly, it made your heart melt, "I love you too, my darling" he said and smiled. Their butter beer came. His smile dropped when the waitress left and he seen Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger walking their way.

You looked at them with a small glare, you and Hermione weren't on good terms, and you used to date Harry, so it was awkward, but Ron was leading, she quite liked him, But Dray didn't. "Hey.. Y\N..? Can I talk to you for a moment..Privately..?" You stood and nodded "sure. But make it quick, I'm busy" she stepped away and looked at him.

"Yes, Weasley?" She asked "wait, please call me Ron, but that's not the point, this is" he handed her a letter, sealed with red wax by the Gryffindor crest. She looked at him "what's thi-" he cut her off with a kiss on the cheek and quickly walked away, Harry and Hermione following. Your face was red, not because he kissed you. Because now everyone's eyes were on you, and you thought people knew you and draco were dating.

You trailed back to the table Draco was at, and sat down "what did Weasel-bee want?" he scowled "u-uhm.." you stuttered "do I need to go find him.?" He began to stand, and you quickly pulled him back down. "N-no.. he gave me a letter" you left the part that he kissed, you out.

Draco looked at it and took it, studying it. He broke the seal and opened the letter. He pulled a piece of parchment out and read over the letter, his frown grew deeper. She began to read over his shoulder.

Dear Y\N

I know by now you may know what this letter is about.. I couldn't bring myself to tell you in person, I'm sorry. But I've admired you for a while, and I never thought I'd like a Slytherin this way, but, your not like them, your nice, caring and loving. And I like you, allot. And, I really can believe that you don't have a boyfriend yet.. And if I really had to admit, I admire you for putting up with Draco's bull. I don't know how you put up with the git. But bloody hell, I don't know how much you get told this, but your absolutely beautiful and I'm just surprised you don't have a boyfriend yet, but if you'd like, I'd like to buy you a butter beer.. and just chat.

Love, Ronald .B. Weasley

Her face went pale "he likes me..?" She said

Draco slammed the paper down on the table "he's pretending like he doesn't know we're dating." he muttered and looked around, trying to find them, "Dray.. no no.. sit back down he left.." she pulled him down, c'mon let's drink out butter beer and go back to talking about our Christmas plans.." she said.

Draco sat back down and began to drink his drink. He sighed. "I'm sorry Y\N, I'm just afraid of losing you...and like he said, how do you put up with me..? He's nice, I'm not.." he said, his voice wavered slightly, his insecurities beat him.

"hey, don't you dare say that, no one knows what you've been through, or who you actually are.. you are brilliant and I'd never leave you, not even if someone offered the world to me.. your always gonna be my number one." She said and kisses him "Now, let's go back and let's cuddle in my dorm, yeah?" She said and smiled, he smiled back and stood, walking out and heading back to Hogwarts.

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Once they got into her dorm she took his jacket off and untied his tie, unbuttoning the first few buttons of his shirt. Draco pulled his shoes off and smiled. He laid back on the bed and closed his eyes, taking in the scent of her bed. She changed, butting shorts on and keeping his jumper on, and taking her hair down, she crawled in beside him and pulled him close.

He buried his head into her chest. She began playing with his hair "thank you for the watch" he said. She smiled and kisses him "thank you for the ring" she giggled. He nodded "Anytime my darling.." \She could tell he was still slightly down, "do you still wanna talk about it..?" He nodded slowly. "I just feel like.. like I'm never enough, for you, or for mother and father, if I'm being completely truthful, I'm scared of disappointing my parents and.. I'm scared that you- and everyone I'm friends with, will start to like Potter more than me.." his voice wavered and he began to cry.

She held him close, he sniffled and cried more "Draco.. your always gonna be enough.." he sighed "i-im sorry.." she cocked her head "for what..?" He wiped his tears "for crying.." she snorted "there's nothing wrong with crying, my prince.. feeling feelings is normal and I just want you to know you can always talk to me..okay?" He nods and lays his head on her chest "and I just want you to know that your my one and only..okay, I love you my prince.." and that's the last thing Draco heard before he drifted off into a peaceful deep sleep.

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An Iconic Welsh Indie Band And An Ace Singer/Songwriter With A Punk Past Are The Latest Acts To Support Crisis

Stuart Mason’s short bio for All Music provides a neat introduction to the iconic indie band Helen Love: “Formed in Cardiff in 1992, the band consisted of the pseudonymous Helen Love on bratty shout-along vocals, Sheena, who is, of course, a punk rocker on buzzsaw guitars, and Roxy and Mark on duelling Casio keyboards, which also doubled as drum machines. Their low-tech, high-energy sound landed them on the estimable U.K. indie Damaged Goods, where they released their statement of purpose with "Formula One Racing Girls" in 1993. The unabashedly adulatory "Joey Ramoney" followed in 1994, itself followed by "Punk Boy," a giant step melodically and lyrically. Helen Love's next step was the 10" EP Summer Pop/Punk Pop, a five-song celebration of "Summer Pop Radio" and related activities that are like a '90s U.K. indie answer to the Beach Boys’ Summer days (And Summer Nights).

Their final release for Damaged Goods, the four-song We Love You EP, was probably their strongest work, but a dispute with the label led to the group signing with the slightly larger Che imprint in 1997. The resulting EPs, Does Your Heart Go Boom and Long Live the UK Music Scene, were made without Sheena, but she was back on board for the group's first full-length album, 2000's Love and Glitter, Hot Days and Muzik. The album was reissued a year later by Damaged Goods with extra tracks added”.

That is just the beginning, there are many more chapters in the tall tale of Helen Love, including guest appearances by the likes of John Peel, Phil Jupitus, Tim Wheeler and Gareth Bale, to name just a few.

Asked by David Owen, in an interview for Nation.Cymru, about the highs and lows of her pop odyssey, the singer named “a Peel session, two Radcliffe sessions, a Lamacq session, staying with Joey (Ramone) for a week, playing Primavera, working with lots of cool indie labels, making some lifelong friends, releasing a ton of 7-inch singles loads of stuff. The lows. None. We never became big enough to fall down, we are not in debt to any label, we never shot up heroin with Kate Moss in a back street pub in Camden. I have never had to watch the Stereophonics. It’s all been good”.

The band’s latest album Songs from Under the Bed Vol II was released in May this year, and you can catch the band at Le Pub in Newport on the 18th of November. It’s just a month before Christmas, so maybe they will give “The Townhall Band”, their contribution to Have Yourself a Merry Indie Christmas, an airing?

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Amos Pitsch is the frontman with Tenement, a punk/hardcore band from Wisconsin. Formed in 2006, their latest album Music Composed for the Motion Picture Smother Me in Hugs was released in 2019. Pitsch released his debut solo album Lake Effect in 2017. A review quoted on his Bandcamp page explains the background to the album: “Lake Effect was designed as a sort of conceptual seasonal album. It deals with the feelings and the psyche of the victims of a Midwestern American winter; the ups and downs - the nostalgia, the beauty, the depression, the bitter cold. A lifetime resident of the Fox River Valley - a geographical region vulnerable to brutal sub-zero winters, and rich with iconic rural midwestern imagery as well as small dusty towns acting as time pieces for decades gone by. The supper clubs, the patch-work farmland, the snow ploughs, ice shanties and road salt are in his blood."

Asked about his fondest Christmas memory in an interview with Post Trash, Pitsch gave this answer: 'Strangely, I think my most enduring memories of Christmas are the dark car rides between visiting relatives and attending church services as a child. Looking out at the empty night whizzing by through the windows and anticipating the following morning with a sense of dreaming that I can hardly fathom now. I also have a really distinct frozen frame in my mind of being a child and climbing a staircase of red carpeting in a large church. Burning candles, red velvet, and feet in dress shoes shuffling around. I guess you could say that a childish sense of innocence about the world that I once had when I was young is my fondest memory.

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The incredible “Lake Effect”

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cullenmcculloch2 · 2 years

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Dior 30 Montaigne Lambskin Belt With Silver Cd Buckle In White Lambskin Leather

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Would you be willing to suggest a gown for my favourite (current) Russian goalie? Igor Shesterkin, Prince of New York Hockey <3 he'd look so beautiful

Igor Shestyorkin

Voted this year's Goalie Most Likely to Be in A Holiday Hallmark Movie as well as Legs for (All 12) Days (of Christmas), Igor Shestyorkin and his smile deserve one of my very favorite costume pieces.

The iconic candy costume was designed by Frank Krenz, constructed like a traditional ballet costume, with a tight boned bodice in spiraling stripes of Russian-red plush velvet and silver-white brocade, with a green and gold ribbon band at the bust and a dipped hip-length skirt of knife-pleated gold and white brocade over layers of tulle. Silver shoes strongly recommended.

(If you've ever wondered, the bright red shade of lipstick the Rockettes have worn for decades is called "Russian red", although since the mid 2000s most of the cast have switched to a liquid lip-stain. One dancer brought a tube in and the rest all rushed to borrow it and got "hooked", because all sports teams everywhere are basically like that.)

#gowns are for everyone #igor shesterkin #igor shestyorkin #new york rangers #is it a gown? maybe not #does it CRUSH? yes

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