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Local lover of k-pop, J-pop, and anime

[luluplanc]

Update

I've been dealing with some family matters recently that need my attention right now, so I won't be as active with translations for a little while. I plan to return to weekly uploads on Ramfan in mid-October once things settle down. Sorry for the late update, and see you guys sometime in October.

[luluplanc]

It's been a minute since something in ramfan made me laugh so hard that my back hurt 🤣 😭

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The Rampage Takes Over Mexico City Metro: Join the Spider Web Challenge!

If you’re a fan of The Rampage, check this out. There’s a chance for their Spider Web MV to be shown in the Mexico City Metro for a week. All you need to do is follow @isatvmex on Instagram and like the reel with The Rampage. The deadline is June 6, and they need 3,000 likes to make it happen.

This is a great opportunity to show support for The Rampage and get their music seen by a lot of people!!!

[luluplanc]

Hiatus

Hello everyone! 👋 I meant to post after episode 49 dropped, but totally forgot! 🙈 Been busy practicing for my road test 🚗 After I pass (fingers crossed!🤞), I'll be back sometime in June. I'll upload something else before I go MIA. See you then! ✨

[luluplanc]

What I’ve Been Working On (and What I’m Skipping)

Redid Rising Sun Episode 1 (I didn’t like how it was originally split into parts)

Ramfan Quest Episode 42—took it down because the captions were too big, but that’s fixed now, so if I don't forget to upload it, it'll be up tmr.

I probably won’t be subbing Episode 46 since it’s a recap and felt a bit underwhelming.

I know RMPG announced RRRS3, but I won’t be doing that season.

[luluplanc]

Update

Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm feeling much better now! Thank you so much for all your kind words and well wishes. They really mean a lot. The change in water was definitely throwing me off but hopefully it stays warm so I won't be getting too sick again anytime soon!

Also, I'll be re-uploading episode 42 soon because I messed up. Sorry about that! Thanks for your patience!

Appreciate you all! Stay healthy!

[luluplanc]

Hey y’all,

I’m going to be taking about two weeks off from subbing because I’m feeling really sick. My ears hurt, my chest hurts, and overall, I’m just not doing too well.

That being said, the two projects I’m working on are going on a little hiatus until I feel better. I’ll see you either in a week or two, depending on how things go.

I just don’t have the energy to sit at my computer for too long right now. Sorry about that, and thanks for understanding!

[luluplanc]

Folder for RRRS1

RRR S1

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I think Hokuto's best hair color has to be strawberry blonde. The black hair is alright, but I prefer this color—it suits him very well.

[luluplanc]

I won’t be uploading Ramfan today, but it will be uploaded this week. Earliest will be Wednesday and latest probably Friday.

With Stage Rampage probably making a return soon. I think I’ll be moving Ramfan uploads for the weekdays and Stage Rampage will be a Saturday upload.

That’ll be the temporary schedule till Stage Rampage is complete.

With that, I’ll post a new masterlist. The other folders may potentially be taken down and so I won’t be adding them to this post.

STAGE RAMPAGE

RISING SUN DOCUMENTARY

RAMFAN QUEST

[luluplanc]

Guys we need to manifest a world tour. Last year, I manifested one for Psychic fever and they’re doing concerts out of Asia.

We should manifest a global breakthrough for The Rampage. It’s absolutely necessary for them to step out of Asia and showcase their talent to the world. While I feel like words can’t fully express everything I want to say to them, I’m certain of one thing—I truly want to see them shine on a global stage.

I used to be really afraid of more people discovering The Rampage, especially K-pop fans. I worried that instead of appreciating them for their music and artistry, people would focus solely on their looks. I’ve seen how that can bring a lot of toxicity, and that’s why I’ve always been so protective of them. I thought maybe they didn’t need international fame, that it might be better for them to stay in Japan or within Asia where their artistry feels more respected.

However, I’ve come to realize that they deserve to shine on a much bigger stage. Their talent, passion, and hard work should be recognized worldwide, and they shouldn’t be limited by borders. I know I’ve been a loyal fan for a long time, and that connection will always remain no matter how much they grow. So now, I feel ready to let them step into the global spotlight, because they truly deserve it—and as long as their true fans stay by their side, everything will be okay.

Also, I want to clarify that I have nothing against K-pop fans—I’m an NCT fan myself. I understand how passionate they can be, and honestly, I used to act the same way when I was younger. I know not all of them are immature or overly dramatic, but I do worry about the unnecessary drama that sometimes follows. My concern comes from wanting to protect The Rampage from that kind of negativity while still hoping they receive the recognition and love they truly deserve.

[luluplanc]

Haha Kazuma is so funny cuz like why would he say that 😭

[ashrocker123]

I still haven’t actually sat down to watch this documentary because I’m scared I’m gonna cry😂😭💀

[luluplanc]

Kazuma, Hokuto and possibly Shohei/Itsuki episodes will make you cry. The last episode too but if you can manage to get past them the other members stories were pretty heartwarming.

[luluplanc]

Happy New Years

With the year coming to an end, I want to say thank you to all the ravers I’ve spoken to this year. I know I’m quite quiet on Tumblr, but I’m still glad I got to interact with some of you. I think I really needed that interaction and the shift into talking to people.

In 2023, I dealt with a big loss, and I told myself that in 2024, I wanted to do something that wouldn’t make me feel depressed and would help me move on from all the sadness and anger. I wanted to use my knowledge to help myself first and, hopefully, others who might need something to brighten their day or week. It’s not much, but it made me feel better.

That said, for 2025, I hope to be a bit more social. I’m just a bit awkward, and I talk too much, so I think that’s why I haven’t been as social as I’d like to be. I also hope this will be the year I get my license—if not, then maybe next year!

Anyway, I just want to say thank you to everyone, and I hope 2025 treats you all well.

[luluplanc]

Review

Here’s my review of the Rising Sun documentary. Watching it made me feel really, deeply sad. This sentiment isn’t directed solely at The Rampage but extends to other groups I’ve seen featured in documentaries. There's often a recurring theme of placing adult expectations on young individuals, expecting them to handle responsibilities and demonstrate a maturity far beyond their years. I feel this pressure was particularly intense for the younger members, like those born in '97 and '98.

While I understand that being an idol is their chosen profession, I genuinely believe a different approach would have been better. Seeing them feel as though their spot could easily be taken by someone else was especially heartbreaking. Their anxiety must have been through the roof, and the stress they endured is almost unimaginable.

One member I felt especially bad for was Hokuto. I’ve always had a soft spot for those who come in without any background in music or dance, and for him, having no prior experience, to be suddenly thrown into such an intense training camp—it's hard to imagine the pressure. He even mentioned it was one of the most stressful times of his life. While it may look like a positive experience in hindsight, I can only imagine he must have been on the verge of a mental breakdown.

Furthermore, having them compete against each other didn’t feel right to me. They all shared the same goal of becoming idols, and it’s important to remember that, at that point, they were still kids. Imagine being a young teenager watching your best friend succeed while you don’t—that must be such a painful experience. They must have questioned their worth, thinking, "I’m not good enough," or "They’re better than me," or "I’m useless and never going to make it." That kind of pressure feels far too intense for such young people. I’m sure this doesn’t only apply to members of The Rampage, but from what I’ve seen, it was just too extreme for them. It’s clear that this experience has had a lasting impact—even now, if they aren’t giving 100%, they might feel as if they’ve failed or didn’t do well enough.

Reflecting on their feelings about the 2021 Tokyo Dome concert, I feel they’re being too hard on themselves. Despite the challenging circumstances, I believe they did an amazing job. Due to COVID, they couldn’t perform at full capacity, and their fans weren’t able to cheer, but I hope they understand that this was beyond their control and doesn’t reflect poorly on their performance. In hindsight, it might have been better to move the concert to 2022, but we can’t change the past; we can only look forward. Unfortunately, it seems this experience has stayed with them, making them feel like they missed a big opportunity. But at that time, there was nothing more they could have done. I truly hope they can appreciate that people showed up for them, and regardless of the numbers, if their fans were happy and satisfied, that’s what truly matters.

Lastly, I’m incredibly glad that from 2021 until now, all the members have worked hard to improve themselves, addressing what they once saw as flaws and celebrating the progress they’ve made. Although I couldn’t attend their 2024 Tokyo Dome concert, from what I’ve heard, they did an amazing job. Based on the documentary, it seems they felt delighted with their performance during the Tokyo Dome tour, and as a fan, I couldn’t be prouder. I’m so happy that they feel content with themselves and satisfied with this concert and all the hard work they’ve put in. I hope they continue as a group for many more years, as I feel they still have so much to offer to the world. I also hope they come to America soon—I’d love the chance to see them live. Cheers!

[luluplanc]

Rising Sun is now complete

With that being said, I want to give everyone the chance to watch episode 10 before I share my review and thoughts on this documentary. I also want to thank @thistaleisabloodyone who provided me with these episodes.

Watching this has been an experience, and while I don’t want to say too much, I’m truly happy I had the opportunity to translate it. I’m incredibly grateful for this chance, so that’s all I’ll say for now.

Something else I want to add is that once Stage Rampage wraps up, I don’t think I’ll take on so much projects at one time.

[luluplanc]

Stage Rampage Folder

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Ep 2 & 3 of documentary are done

The last 6 minutes of ep 3 messed up, so instead of having a full ep 3 it’s split into two parts

Also since it’s a documentary I thought if the mc is saying their full names, I’ll keep it the same.

I can now understand why they said they didn’t like their first dome tour. The fans weren’t able to cheer and it felt kinda of a letdown for them. I do think they should have moved it to the following year, but it’s in the past and I’m hoping this one is a life changing experience for them. In a good way.

Everyone had their hardships but I will say Riku, being nervous because the trend was always two vocalists is pretty valid. Hokuto feeling miserable because he didn’t know how to dance and was having a hard time. I like that he was honest that he did not enjoy those times at all and he has no good memories of it.

I think it was their dance instructor, but I would like to think that if she were in their shoes, she would not like someone saying that to her. They were stressed and majority of them were kids. Whatever professionalism they wanted wasn’t going to happen especially since they were young.

[aquilaaqua]

Sorry, but I couldn’t find the folder you uploaded the documentary. Could you provide the link?

[luluplanc]

MISC - Google Drive