There are differences in what Olivier calls people. Most fans and models are Balmain boys. Very few are prince.
After digging, it seems like these are the only 4 that he's referred to as Balmain Princes. Kim Hongjoong of Ateez, Patrick from Into1, Jeremy Pope, and Conan Gray.
San's dad:
-Cried when Wooyoung was hurt
-Drove across the country to see Wooyoung
-Weekly calls with Mingi
-Drives to Seoul to pick up San when they have breaks, and takes Seonghwa home too
-Group chat with all members since at least rookies
-Unsurprised when members call/video
#SAN
dad cried seeing wooyoung hurt 🥺
⛰️: "should I tell a very touching story?.. you want to tell?"
🦊: "I came back to korea as I got hurt right? next day I ate w/ san's dad"
⭐️: "so he came?! till seoul?"
🦊: "I ate w/ my mom, dad, kyungmin & san'd dad- chicken soup.." (+)
You know one major way to ruin hype for a concert, or sabotage a groups momentum? Spread lies about just how expensive a tour is. Because it makes people on the fence not bother looking when tickets actually drop, and even makes fans not bother thinking they can't afford it.
Yooo? The producer of the show where the contestant had ripped off Guerrilla, who took it extremely seriously and was extremely upset it happened, had mentioned buying a bus ad to help promote them, and apparently he actually did! Good on him, he did seem like a genuine guy.
Seriously, with the K-Hot Chilli Peppers, and how I kept thinking that the smiles reminded me of Blink 182, I really think we could be getting something early 2000s rock pop punk anthem summer song vibes
LETS GO OUTLAW
#GoingWithTheOutlaw
#OUTLAW
#에이티즈
#ATEEZ
@ATEEZofficial
Ok not to get ahead of myself, but MAMAs always has collab of the year, same with other year end shows, if we help push the song enough we could get Chunga and Hongjoong that award 👀👀👀
No but this is wild? They're using ateez songs for the military performances without even having them there to perform it or any members even enlisted. Like damn they're popular then
Its the way that Jaeyul bonded with him this much even without his usual requirements. Like I've seen a lot of their episodes and its not very typical of him, especially for him to end up this quiet and calm. Arin wasnt the only one very attached to them
@kbs_super
@ATEEZofficial
Ateez, BBTrippin, KQ, the whole world: Here's a chair, sit to make sure you don't hurt yourself
Wooyoung: Ok but what if I wander around on stage and never actually sit instead?
How do you think they know? Because it's something they're VERY open about
This is why I always say be careful about who you follow, and I never participate in "follow everyone" tweets or share "new atiny wants moots 🥺" tweets
It’s actually kinda scary how much that fandom knows about us. They know our stream numbers, chart placements, album distribution stuff, ateez’s schedule…..
The
#Coachella
lineup is a
#GRAMMYs
affair! 🎶
Featuring GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY-nominated artists, dig into the official
@Coachella
2024 lineup.
Who are you most excited to see? ⤵️
Remember how he's the only AotM to actually perform his live? Everyone else has been so segmented and camera reliant, but his was made to be a full performance (and was so good and well received) they had him do it live at a festival
-Xikers ignored while doing rookie collab stages while at the same shows
-Xikers members having the most writing credits being ignored
-Xikers having their opening spot on Ateez tour ignored
-Xikers having the music on their viral clip changed to another group
And thats not all
Can we all go leave some encouraging comments on Olivier Rousteing's last instagram post? This is SUCH a major setback, having 50 prices stolen so close to the show, at this point only one maybe 2 copies of each finalized design exist. Remaking so much in such short time is nuts
@ATEEZofficial
Anyone saying that ATEEZ is just speaking about this to look good, remember the video Hongjoong posted days before George's death? Black or white, with a full new verse he wrote. He put a lot of thought into it, and the message he wanted to share.
@1024updates
I hope people realize that there are SO MANY contracts that go into events, especially with the venue. KQ may have tried to do something, but were unable to, especially on such short notice. It is increadibly likely contracts left them stuck and unable to change it.
Not only do they give credit, they give links to the choreographer socials. Most groups just drop a cover and go, Ateez go above and beyond to give credit where its due.
Yall can't say you want Ateez as brand ambassadors and to work with big brands, and then immediately sht on a brand in the comments and quotes when they are promoting something (as long as it's not harmful). Just hype the post, and keep other thoughts to privates or cirlces, ffs.
Quick reminder that Balmain specifically does NOT do typical ambassadors. Hongjoong is what amounts to one, but they specifically don't do that in the traditional sense. Balmain Army are friends of the brand, not paid advertisers with no involvement like typical ambassadors.
Balmain was in a bad place after 10 years of poor direction before Oliver became the creative director. Like the brand was facing bankruptcy bad. But now it's turned around to being one of the top luxury brands again thanks to the way he runs things, including ads and ambassadors
Psy did personally ask for them to be on his episode of immortal songs, and has done little things with them since, and had his trainees cover them, he really loves them
This is a great article talking about ateez's success as a small company, and how things have been going for small companies that succeed, Ateez as the main example
(examples in comments)
[대중문화칼럼] 그룹 ‘에이티즈’ 계속되는 K팝 흙수저 중소돌의 꿈
Every 6 months people are surprised again about Alice in Wonderland references in Ateez and their lore
Alice is one of the bigger influences in their stuff, just under Peter Pan tbh, and there's been clear allusions to it since Illusion at least
People really just now seeing similarities to other things that borrow from Alice in Wonderland? Because it's Alice? You guys didnt pick up that Ateez have been doing that from the start?
Let me blow your mind for a second then-
Whats one of the most well known quotes from Alice?
@kpophappenings_
No dating ban, no tattoo ban, no food restrictions or weigh ins- but no jumping outside, no mafia game (someone almost died and they wouldnt sleep), and no animal kingdom on streams (managers begging them to remember any kind of image)
KQ really is a different kind of company
@joongmixtape
Yeosang didn't mention a single other song than closer by the chainsmokers for like 5 years straight, he said Alan Walker in the dodgers video and I nearly cried because he knows other artists
@hearts___awaken
They've mentioned that they've had songs that were great and people loved, that passed the software, but sounded just a bit similar to something- so they trashed the whole thing. Like they are SO serious about it and preventing it even unintentionally coming close
-watches member's birthday lives
-Took them all out on a boat fishing in Namhae when they all visited
-Whole family visits San's birthday events
-Baby talks Byeol in a way that shocked San to hear
-Goes on trips with other members family
So, may not be fully the same like 100% identical, but close enough that it's clear what the reference was. And that it's not cool to take the point choreo (the highlight that will bring people in and will remember) from one song and use it for the point choreo of another song.
Not only does Mark Hanretty do active research into all the skaters, but he also reaches out to them to see if there's anything specific they want mentioned. Meanwhile the bar for good is pronouncing names correctly. Truly a cut above.
#WorldsMTL24
#WorldFigure
FYI, every piece being from the current collection and for the cover screams that they were specifically dressed by YSL to promote it, not that the stylist just grabbed pieces. That's a big deal, keep your eyes on this
#ATEEZxYSL
#ATEEZxSAINTLAURENT
#ATEEZxELLE
ATEEZ for ELLE Singapore upcoming October 2023 digital cover
All outfits are from Saint Laurent Fall Winter 23 collection
Thanks to @/for11260710 for the information
#ATEEZ
#에이티즈
#ATEEZ_CLOSET
#ATEEZxSaintLaurent
@gojobam
I mean big hit started after jyp gave him advice and start up money (and eventually 2am) after bang was a producer there. He'd probably try to say hybe owes him, but then just merge to be included in anything again.
@TheBaddestMitch
Him being trans is *part* of the joke, not that him being trans *is* the joke. We're laughing at them both being poor (relatable for most) not laughing at him being trans (punching down for most people). That's why it works when so many others don't.
Don't just hype him up on the post, talk about the clothes too. At the end of the day it's an advertisement for the clothes, that's what an ambassadors job is after all, show off the clothes to hope people buy them. Even if you're broke like me just saying you want it helps a lot
[📷]
@Balmain
IG POST
‘rising star and Balmain prince Hong Joong embraces the elegant yet daring spirit of the
#BALMAINFW23
collection for the latest issue of
@wwd
magazine. Wearing Look 8 by Olivier Rousteing, the rapper and singer discusses...’
#ATEEZ
#에이티즈
#HONGJOONG
One of the best things about allowing same sex pairs, other than being very fair to queer/trans/nb skaters, is that there's a lack of male partners and leads to girls desperate for partners. Letting 2 girls be partners means more girls get to actually participate and compete.
here's skate canada's tiktok with one of the teams (their names are not listed/tagged but I'm sure someone can comment)
captioned: "When skating becomes even more fun because you get to do it with your bff ❤️"
I worry for so many of the groups clearly trying this, because that's not how it actually happened for Ateez. They had demand from MyMusicTatse to have that tour, they didn't have the tour and hope people show up. People just saw them here without an active international push.
[INTERVIEW] Project boy band n.SSign aims to stay for the long haul (출처 : 코리아중앙데일리 | 네이버 TV연예)
ATEEZ was mentioned here. They truly are the role models and inspiration of their juniors 🥺
#ATEEZ
#에이티즈
@ATEEZofficial
#エイティーズ
@cheesiiee25
Remember when there was that post that was like do these grown men know you call them baby girl, and all the responses were like "Wooyoung knows what he is" and op agreed? Yeah.
San always talk about how strict his dad is, not very emotional, yet that contrasts so much with how we hear so frequently about how he cares for them all so much, not just San. And you see that care and mindfulness in San as well
I mean how many articles did Yeosang end up written about him at Gayo, about how unbelievably handsome/beautiful he is? Like 15 or something? Before they could even perform.
@kpophappenings_
Seonghwa from Ateez, and his iconic pride toothpaste, that isn't exactly cheap even before imports. Portion of profits also went to LGBTQ+ charities iirc.
He also made coming out jokes about it as well, because off course he did
Also if you don't know, not only does he run a dojo, he helps run programs for disabled kids, to help them be involved with sports. Like iirc the article from when San was made Namhae ambassador, it mentioned that he's on committees about disabled kids, and I loved to hear that
@SquidDoesStuff
@IzzzyzzzArt
Like when I was young I thought he was just down bad, and that Mary Jane was just a name like in Spiderman or the shoe type even. One of the jokes for the older siblings and parents where you go OOOOOOHHHHH when you're older
Yall emailed KQ demanding his music, pressured him till he shared it, and now that he released it all cleaned up and fully presented you won't stream it. You guys keep talking about how you want Mingi's music, well here it is!!! Can you listen at least once???????
ngl this is sad af, everyone was excited when he shared it on the live and was asking for the mixtape left and right but now that he finally released it officially its all crickets.... mind you this isnt a cover its HIS FIRST EVER SONG fully by him :/
@pinkcorgisrule
@kqent
@HoneyableDays
Let's not bring up other groups, ok? This is about what Ateez did, and how KQ and the members are handling it. Not about what other groups did and how they did or didn't handle it.
@zhouang
@ATEEZofficial
They way its in the background while talking about stage performance and vocals, like with that camera shot it HAS to be on purpose
Anyways I just think San's dad is really interesting, and I'd love to see a video of him and San together, maybe with the other members too or just an interview, or something
So if this translates right, our best bet is to get more clicks and traffic on articles that mention them, especially entertainment and fashion areas. More clicks means more incentive to write about them (and if there are ads, better pay for them so even more incentive)
A Taiwan atiny working in media industry authorized me to post her passage for an insight of how media decides their interviewees/subjects & the importance of increasing hit rates. Idk if translation tools work well but spend some time to read it thoroughly.
#ateez
Like I wasn't looking for info about his family or amything, that was just part of an article about San when they interviewed his dad sbout it, because his dad is a notable person in Namhae
There's a difference though.
EVERY bbt member unfollowed him when it happened. Everyone related to kq unfollowed. He's d3ad to them.
When Leez had an opportunity to be head producer elsewhere and left, he still gets support from everyone, no one unfollowed.
If yall don't recognize it this is the channel that does Hot Ones. This is a HUGE audience they were put in front of, we gotta make it worth their time and show this giant amount of people how popular they are. This is a Big Deal moment guys!
It's not long, and it's ok if your Korean isn't perfect, and it doesn't matter how well you sing. What matters is your heart. Just, please, return the love they are giving to you in the crowd with their whole hearts back to them. They deserve that same energy from us.
@veilenvt
@allkpop
Atiny dont care anyways, and they never had a dating ban. The only bans atz have are against jumping while outside, playing mafia, and playing animal kingdom on stream
Also that man has no ass and is blonde theres no way its him anyways 🤣
Also, I've said it before but I'll say it again, I'm so grateful for Olivier for how he treated Hongjoong. EVERYONE in that room wants to talk to him, and even though you can see Hong try to politely leave, Oliver kept him close and introduced him to people.
If people start using their bugs accounts hard again, and stream the mv like it's the first week, and go buy up some albums for Christmas presents, we do have a shot here to make ateez the only 4th gen boy group to ever get 4 wins for a song-
💚 221229 <MUSIC BANK> EARLY
Who will be the last winner of 2023?
If you still hope for a good result and want to try, prepare for the upcoming Pre-voting!
Merry Christmas, everyone 🎄☃️❄️🎉
@Supdra_staff
It's fascinating in a way, the sheer number of Ateez songs referenced both in audio and visuals. Every single aspect is Ateez. Like a fan project or tribute. Someone's research project on Ateez getting presented as an actual comeback. It's almost impressive if it wasn't a rip off
@1024updates
Of course it would be for the best if they could postpone, and my heart goes out to victims and their loved ones. I just want to point out it is very likely outside of their control.
The way that I just went through comments and quotes looking for exo-l responses, bc I was curious, and they're almost indistinguishable from Atiny ones. They're also saying finally, and cheering it on. Exo-ls are always so great to Ateez I swear
Let's not forget what Olivier said when meeting Hongjoong: that he inspires him. And hearing what he said as he personally introduced the line, talking about revolution? I believe him.
@jwyfe4er
1 The amount of fucks he has to give
2 Hongjoong, to save on a ticket
3 Woo's cameras he forgot in the hotel
4 New Iron Man figures
5 Emergency dumbells since they're over the weight limit for checked luggage
6 Snacks, kept locked and safe from crushing and theft
Idk who will understand this but, coming up from a pile of bodies like that???? Instant regret for poor decisions???? The jacket???? CHOI SAN IS A BROWNCOAT!!! HE AIMS TO MISBEHAVE!!!
He sees the sht people say but you can't come close to touching the power Song Mingi has
Love his emotional songs but I'm begging for a full diss track from rap line I *KNOW* they have bars saved up from the last few years
You mean how mcdonalds had them do promotion for them at kcon 2019? 6 months after debut, and even used it on their instagram? They thought they would be good for their brand and paid em, so embarrassing
And dont worry about Ateez's venues, theyre selling out some of the biggest
Can I just say yet again a big fck rca, it's their job to put Ateez albums in stores and make bb possible, it shouldn't have to be up to one fanbase and one distributor to make it happen. We owe
@ATEEZcommunity
the absolute world, and thank you
@hello82official
for agreeing to it
I need to honestly give a special shout out to the atinys back then that supported me when this first came out,
A lot of the fandom and some fan acct leaders weren’t convinced of the risk, and did not believe that we could ever debut with a collab with one store so I had
@JUNGSBIBLE
Destiny had like 3 backup plans for some of them, like San and Yeonjun being really close in school, like if Woo/Yeo had stayed and were txt, it was just a matter of time before they ended up meeting
Like can yall use your heads for a minute? And not fall right into a setup? Are those hit tweets saying how it's so expensive and how much it should include worth how much those jokes can actually convince people to not even try?
There were a number of Blink/Black Pink related accounts asking where Ateez were and saying it's rigged in between cheering for their girls, I only thought to screen shot 1 of them, but I love seeing other fandoms support Ateez as well