“honestly, is charting even a relevant way to gauge success anymore? i can think of a handful of songs that came out this year with little to no recognition, but honestly are 10 times better than the chart toppers. it’s about appeal, but whatever, as long as my aegyo is on point, who even gives a fuck if i hit those notes am i right?”
"it's part of the reason why i never sought being an idol again after leaving the company. it's a thankless job. you're given no creative freedom, and the moment you dare to be yourself, you're labeled as problematic..." kyunrae took a sip from the iced latte placed in front of him, the dark circles under his eyes indicating another sleepless night. "*smile more. don't make mistakes. appeal to fans.* being an artist is rewarding, but in this industry, it's, unfortunately, extremely depersonalizing."





















