βΈ»βΈ» Β οΉ HALLOWEENΒ SPECIAL β βΊ β THE PHANTOM MANOR.
β WALTZ WITH THE DEAD, ESCAPE THE LIVING ! β
β ENTER Β THE Β EERIE Β WORLD Β OF Β PHANTOM Β MANOR, Β glasshouseβs Β most Β thrilling Β and Β immersive Β halloween Β event Β to Β date. Β as Β the Β gates Β of Β the Β ivy-covered Β mansion Β swing Β open, Β youβre Β drawn Β into Β its Β haunted Β corridors, Β where Β shadows Β whisper Β secrets, Β and Β every Β room Β reveals Β a Β chilling Β story. Β from Β dancing Β with Β ghosts Β in Β the Β grand Β ballroom Β to Β cracking Β a Β sinister Β murder Β mystery, Β this Β isnβt Β your Β typical Β haunted Β house. Β glasshouse Β idols Β become Β spirits Β and Β suspects, Β pulling Β you Β deeper Β into Β their Β twisted Β tale. Β can Β you Β make Β it Β through Β the Β night, Β or Β will Β you Β join Β the Β manorβs Β haunted Β legacy? β
PHANTOM Β MANOR Β is Β an Β intricate, Β multi-layered Β halloween Β event Β designed Β by Β glasshouse Β to Β immerse Β fans Β in Β a Β haunted, Β interactive Β experience. Β the Β venue Β is Β set Β in Β a Β sprawling, Β gothic-style Β mansion Β with Β an Β ivy-covered Β exterior, Β old Β stone Β walls, Β and Β creaky Β iron Β gates. Β the Β estate Β is Β purposefully Β designed Β to Β resemble Β an Β eerie, Β abandoned Β manor, Β complete Β with Β cobwebs, Β flickering Β lights, Β and Β antique Β furniture.
as Β fans Β enter Β the Β PHANTOM Β MANOR, Β they Β walk Β through Β various Β haunted Β rooms Β and Β halls, Β each Β with Β a Β different Β eerie Β atmosphere. Β glasshouse Β idols Β dressed Β as Β spirits, Β ghosts, Β or Β cursed Β characters Β play Β out Β their Β roles, Β interacting Β with Β fans Β throughout Β their Β journey. Β some Β idols Β simply Β watch Β from Β the Β shadows, Β while Β others Β jump-scare, Β guide, Β or Β distract Β you.
the key attractions are as follows:
01. THE HAUNTED BALLROOM
β β β β β β the main performance space where idols reenact haunting waltzes. guests are sometimes invited to dance, only to realise their partners may be ghosts.
02. THE GHOSTLY LIBRARY
β β β β β β visitors can roam the dusty aisles while idols play long-dead scholars, whisper chilling tales or offer cryptic clues to solve the overarching mysteries.
one Β of Β the Β core Β events Β at Β PHANTOM Β MANOR Β is Β MURDER Β MYSTERY Β NIGHT, Β a Β life-sized Β cluedo Β reenactment Β in Β which Β fans Β must Β solve Β a Β murder Β within Β the Β mansion.
β Β a Β mysterious Β death Β has Β occurred Β in Β the Β manor, Β and Β fans Β are Β invited Β to Β play Β detectives Β to Β figure Β out Β the Β identity Β of Β the Β killer, Β the Β weapon, Β and Β the Β location Β of Β the Β murder. Β each Β room Β of Β the Β mansion Β ( the Β conservatory, Β the Β dining Β hall, Β the Β study, Β etc. ) Β contains Β clues Β related Β to Β the Β crime. Β glasshouse Β idols Β portray Β key Β suspects, Β such Β as Β the Β butler, Β heiress, Β or Β eccentric Β guests, Β giving Β cryptic Β hints Β and Β misleading Β information. Β they Β will Β lead Β fans Β to Β hidden Β rooms, Β locked Β doors, Β or Β secret Β passages. Β guests Β are Β split Β into Β teams, Β and Β the Β group Β that Β solves Β the Β mystery Β first Β wins Β exclusive Β prizes. Β those Β who Β fail Β may Β experience Β additional Β "haunted" Β consequences, Β such Β as Β getting Β trapped Β in Β rooms Β or Β dealing Β with Β heightened Β scares. Β β
while Β the Β murder Β mystery Β was Β happening, Β fans Β who Β could Β not Β attend Β were Β offered Β to Β participate Β in Β a Β different Β event Β simultaneously. Β they Β were Β given Β another Β map Β showing Β the Β blueprints Β of Β the Β manor, Β and Β together, Β they'd Β have Β to Β escape Β the Β twisted Β maze Β of Β clues Β and Β jumpscares Β to Β get Β certain Β rewards Β or Β prizes.
in Β the Β manor's Β grand Β hallways, Β portraits Β of Β long-lost Β residents Β ( played Β by Β idols ) Β hang Β ominously. Β at Β times, Β these Β portraits Β come Β to Β life Β as Β the Β idols Β step Β out Β from Β the Β frames Β to Β interact Β with Β guests, Β blurring Β the Β line Β between Β art Β and Β reality. Β guests Β are Β tasked Β with Β identifying Β which Β portraits Β hold Β hidden Β clues Β to Β escape Β the Β house.
the Β underground Β crypt Β is Β one Β of Β the Β eventβs Β most Β challenging Β areas Β in Β the Β basement. Β fans Β are Β locked Β in Β a Β crypt-like Β maze Β with Β idols Β playing Β the Β roles Β of Β ancient Β spirits Β and Β undead Β beings. Β to Β escape, Β participants Β must Β solve Β puzzles Β and Β riddles Β hidden Β in Β the Β cryptβs Β dark Β recesses, Β all Β while Β avoiding Β encounters Β with Β the Β idols Β playing Β the Β roles Β of Β guardians Β of Β the Β crypt. Β failure Β to Β escape Β means Β facing Β the Β cryptβs Β final Β curseβa Β jump-scare-loaded Β finale.
fans Β who Β successfully Β navigate Β specific Β challenges, Β either Β by Β solving Β the Β murder Β mystery Β or Β escaping Β the Β crypt, Β receive Β exclusive Β glasshouse Β merchandise, Β event-related Β memorabilia, Β and Β potential Β meet-and-greets Β with Β the Β artists.
YOUR OCS JOINED THE FUN BUT ARE NOT A PART OF GLASSHOUSE? NO WORRIES! JUST USE THE TAG #H'24 AND WATCH AS THEY APPEAR AT THE EVENT! THERE IS NO DUE DATE FOR THIS EVENT!
PRESENTING THE NEXT AWARD IS HIJINXX'S BRIGHTEST STAR, YUINA!
Yuina steps onto the stage, her energy radiating warmth and enthusiasm as she takes the microphone in her hand.
βHello, everyone! Iβm so thrilled to be here at FicFest tonight! What an incredible night itβs been celebrating the amazing talent in our industry!β
She beams at the crowd, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
βNow, I have the honor of presenting the award for Hottest Debut. This category is so special because it recognizes those incredible new artists who burst onto the scene and captured our hearts from the very first moment!β
Pausing for effect, she glances at the nominees, her voice filled with anticipation.
βThe nominees for Hottest Debut areβ¦ KRUSH, GIRL FROM NOWHERE, VIVID, STUPID CUPID, and SENA! All of these artists have made such an impact with their debuts. I canβt wait to see who wins!β
Yuina opens the envelope with an excited smile, her excitement palpable.
βAnd the award for Hottest Debut goes toβ¦ GIRL FROM NOWHERE!β
Cheers erupt from the audience as Yuina claps enthusiastically. βCongratulations! Your debut has truly been a breath of fresh air in the industry. We canβt wait to see what youβll accomplish next! Please come up and accept your award!β
As she steps aside, Yuina beams with pride, her joy infectious as she celebrates the moment, showcasing her bubbly personality and love for music.
CONGRATULATIONS TO GIRL FROM NOWHERE FOR WINNING HOTTEST DEBUT AT 2024'S FICFEST! IT WAS DEFINITELY EARNED π€ SHOW GIRL FROM NOWHERE SOME LOVE AT ...Β @yourlovedahlia!
love or be loved is glasshouse's mew's sixth mini album, released on july 9th. this album connects somewhat to her last release due to the love motifs.
my type conveys a strong and confident pursuit of love. mew is sure of her feelings, determined to win over her love interest and teach them how to fall in love. the lyrics suggest that love is simple and natural and can be learned and enjoyed without overthinking.
cat&mouse portrays the complexities of a passionate but unstable relationship. it delves into the frustration of mixed signals and emotional games, while also expressing a strong desire for genuine connection and closure.
Β ββγ»tracklistγ»γ»γ»!
01. my type
02. cat&mouse ft. GIRL FROM NOWHERE ( @yourlovedahlia )
03. je t'aime
04. late night conversations ft. VERONIKA ( @iamvercnika )
05. what do I call you
ββγ»era notesγ»γ»γ»!
β‘ a few days before the release of the album, various murals and posters of hearts and stars appeared around south korea.
β‘ this surprised fans as they first thought it was the company's way of announcing a new artist, they were delighted to find out that mew was coming back after almost half a year.
β‘ three songs featured other artists, some of which people haven't heard yet. GIRL FROM NOWHERE, being one of them.
β‘ the music video for mew's song, my type, utilised the 360Β° view, letting fans see further into the story of the song.
β‘ the mini album included various accessories in it, some of them being, cat&mouse keychains, je t'aime phone charms and limited edition disposable heart shaped flip phone.
β‘ another way that the album was promoted was by a small escape room themed after the songs.
β‘ before the release of this album, fans have inquired the soloist why she hasn't been as active as the previous years. upon being asked this, mew admitted that she wanted to build up the budget for all the ideas she had in mind for her comeback.
β‘ mew's promotions went on for about six weeks, earning her one or two wins.
ββγ»era stylingγ»γ»γ»!
( top row style during MY TYPE bottom row during CAT&MOUSE promotions )
βββ γ» β¦ INSIDE GIRL FROM NOWHERE'S INSTAGRAM(S)
girlfromsomewhereΒ β¦ public instagramΒ
girl from nowhere keeps her personal instagram very aesthetic and organized. she mostly posts behind the scenes and sponsors on her story, while her posts include pictures of her doing various activities. dahlia's post system includes two photos on each side of the original post, keeping a small theme in between them.
dallie_watches β¦ private instagramΒ
though girl from nowhere's personal instagram is quite organised, her personal is the complete opposite. her posts consist of pictures that she and her friends took, as well as some impromptu photoshoots from cinnamon, her pet gecko. her higlights are pretty similar, one of them being for just cinnamon, another for any pictures she took with her besties and one for the nail designs she does.
cinnamon..rolls β¦ pet's personal instagramΒ
dahlia's first ever instagram created was for cinnamon, a leopard gecko she has as a pet. the account started small, in the late year of 2018 but had gotten quite the boost after nearly two years. it has since then been verified, and has 12k followers, a few of them being her private account, stupid cupid's viva and tomie, and her dearest friend yeoubi, who is featured frequently on her private.
(all ocs mentioned can be found at : @puppetshcw, @yeoubibi and @mimcw)
wishing on a shooting star is the first mini album by GIRL FROM NOWHERE. the album was released on the 11th july, 2024. GIRL FROM NOWHERE went to promote the album for five weeks.
βββ γ» β¦ tracklist
01. wishing on a shooting star
02. on this starry night
03. and july
04. my favourite part
05. call you my darlin'
βββ γ» β¦ era notes
β fans expected a comeback from her on the 1st july, since that seemed to be the theme for the last two releases.
β though they did not get an album, GIRL FROM NOWHERE announced that she had signed under OCTAVIA MUSIC CO. and will be continuing her music journey with the company.
β the album was released ten days after the announcement. the music video got 3 million views withing 24 hours of release.
β GIRL FROM NOWHERE promoted the album for five weeks, as well as doing a dance challange with a few idols on her tiktok account.
β in the third week of her promotion, GIRL FROM NOWHERE paused in the middle of performing WISHING ON A SHOOTING STAR before reaching behind her head and untying the mask she had on. revealing her identity to millions of viewers.
β the internet broke after word of her actions was spread, with long time fans of hers coming back.
the official debut from the mysterious singer, GIRL FROM NOWHERE, was announced on april 1st, 2024. the album consisted of one song, as well as the instrumental version of it.
βββ γ» β¦ tracklist
01. meet me at midnight
02. meet me at midnight // instrumental
βββ γ» β¦ era notes
β on the 1st of april, a new song was released to the public, by the same artist. the music video had a more homemade feel to it, since the shots were mostly of the singers backside, or the lower half of her face.
β fans thought that at first, it was an april fools joke because she was finally showing a bit of herself on camera.
β the music video for the song got nearly 1.2 million views in 24 hours, due to fans flocking to see a glimpse of GIRL FROM NOWHERE's features.
β this album was promoted for three weeks, gathering the attention of more people because of the unique performance.
β the stage performance of MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT was done with the singer's face concealed by a mask, covering everything but her lips.
ground control is a pre-release single put out by an independent artist named GIRL FROM NOWHERE, on the 1st of january, 2024.
βββ γ» β¦ tracklist
01. ground control
βββ γ» β¦ era notes
β this single had gotten around 500k views in the first 24 hours of release.
β people had wondered what the identity of the singer was since the music video only had a live wallpaper of space and planets.
β GIRL FROM NOWHERE had produced the song herself, as well as writing the lyrics, with the help of her dear friend, @yeoubibi
β fans had speculation on who the mystery artist might be, but none of the claims were addressed.
β GIRL FROM NOWHERE hadn't promoted the song as she wasn't under any company.
β birth name: lim dahlia (μ λ¬λ¦¬μ)
β nickname (s): star, alien, lia, girly, tahlia, dallie, dadah
β birthdate: 8th december, 2001
β place of birth: busan, south korea
β zodiac sign (s): sagittarius sun, virgo moon + snake
β ethnicity: korean
β language (s): korean (fluent), english (fluent) dutch (proficient) japanese (conversational)
βββ γ» β¦ CAREER
β stage name: girl from nowhere (κ±Έ ν둬 λ Έμ¨μ΄)
β occupation: idol / soloist
β years active: 2024
β training: three and a quarter years
β company: opal crest.
βββ γ» β¦ PHYSICAL
β face claim: lee chaeryeong (chaeryeong from ITZY)
β gender: female
β body modification (s): tattoos / side rib (left), pelvic area and forearm (right). piercings / two helix and two lobe (right ear), double lobe (left ear)
β distinctive feature (s): scar on forearm, doe eyes, unique nail art, sharp jawline
β height: 161 cm (5 feet 2 inches)
β blood type: ab positive.
βββ γ» β¦ OTHER
β father: lim jiyoung (μ μ§μ)
β mother: beom sebin (λ² μΈλΉ)
β pet: cinnamon (gecko)
β sexuality: bicurious
β habits: biting lip when focusing, shaking her head when thinking, putting her weight on one leg, tapping nails on surfaces, grabbing her necklace, using men's cologne.
β fears: bulls, climbing tall places, clowns, her old videos resurfacing
β hobbies: embroidery, pilates and yoga, painting her nails, keychain making, scrolling on social media
β pet peeves: forgetting something, show offs, people giving feedback on unfinished writings, people reading aloud, standing too close to someone, unnecessary complaining
βββ γ» β¦ BACKGROUND
lim dahlia was born on the 8th of december in the year 2001, to lim jiyoung and beom sebin. her parents were fairly rich due to being being real estate developers. their lifelong dream had been to travel the world, and they had another addition to their team.
her toddler years were spent in s. korea, since her parents wanted her to make memories in the neighbourhood they had grown up in. dahlia's adventorous nature had resulted in a broken arm from climbing a tall tree in the park near their house.
they shortly moved to japan due to her father getting an offer to develop an estate in a suburb. dahlia had been only four when they had situated themselves in the country for this project. she had made friends with some children from her preschool.
a year or two had passed before they packed up everything and moved once again. the trio made a nest for themselves in the european country of the netherlands. dahlia discovered multiple dutch artist that guided her in learning the language, as well as famous singers from english speaking countries.
the rest of her child years were spent in the netherlands. her dutch had become better the more she spoke it, and her goals became clear to her one day when she saw a bagpipe player in the city. her interest in the musical instrument sky rocketed once her family went to scotland for her school holiday.
for dahlia's 11th birthday. her parents surprised her with news of them moving again. she had been feeling down after the news, since all her current friends were right there in europe. to calm her troubles, jiyoung and sebin took her to her grandmothers farm back in korea. dahlia was exploring the vast area, when she had run into a herd of cattle. the poor girl had been chased away by one of the bulls in the herd, a new fear developing from that incident.
the lim family settled in boulder, colorado. dahlia had made her parents promise that they weren't going to move for a fourth time. her wish had been fullfilled once they confirmed that this was the last time they planned to move.
the teen girl expanded on her interest in music by joining her schools music club. there she had learnt more instruments. in the year 2013, dahlia downloaded the app 'vine', where she started making relatable videos about her life.
she had gained popularity on the app a few months after downloading it. one of her videos had been looped about 5 million times and shared around the same amount of loops it had.
once the app had been shut down in 2017, dahlia tried to get into musical.ly, but didn't like it as much as she liked vine. in the latter year of 2017, dahlia went radio silent on her fans from vine and musical.ly, none of them knowing why.
no news of dahlia were heard, people hadn't even seen her in public after the sudden disappearance on her social media. even her instagram account had no updates, the number of posts staying the same, only the follower numbers increasing by the day.
in 2022, an anonymous video of a girl dancing to havana by camila cabello had been posted on every social media. the girl had a mask over most of her face, concealing her identity from the public.
people made theories on who the mysterious girl could be, but none of the claims were disclosed.
once girl from nowhere had revealed her identity on july 2024, people had mixed reactions. most fans were extatic that dahlia had come back to the music industry after being gone for so long. others were confused as to why she had showed her face now, and not earlier.
the girl went live on her instagram to address any questions. her reason for not showing her identity to the public at first was due to her concept of space and mystery. she explained that as much as people know about space, it is still a mysterious place we don't really know a lot about.
another reason was because she wanted people to focus on her voice and dance skills, ignoring whether she was beautiful or not.
at midnight on january 1st, a mysterious single named "GROUND CONTROL" was released by an enigmatic artist going by the name GIRL FROM NOWHERE. it was labelled as a pre-debut single, and what was mysterious about her was that she had no name, no face and no company. the music video accompanying the single featured a mesmerizing live wallpaper of planets, enhancing the air of mystery around the artist. fans eagerly anticipated what would come next from this unknown talent.
at midnight on april 1st, GIRL FROM NOWHERE released her official debut music video titled "MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT", she maintained her enigmatic persona by only showing partial glimpses of herself. the video featured shots of her back and lips, but never her full face, further deepening the intrigue surrounding her identity.
during the promotion of her debut album, GIRL FROM NOWHERE continued to cultivate her mysterious image. she performed with a mask that covered her eyes and nose, ensuring that her full face remained hidden from the public. this unique promotional strategy not only kept fans intrigued but also set her apart in the music industry.
at midnight on july 1st, GIRL FROM NOWHERE announced that she had officially signed with OPAL CREST. ten days later, she released her first mini album, "WISHING ON A SHOOTING STAR" the release of this album caused a sensation on social media, with twitter nearly collapsing due to the overwhelming response from fans and the music community alike.
in the third week of promoting her second mini album, GIRL FROM NOWHERE did something that no one expected. during a live performance, she reached behind her head and untied the mask that had been covering her face. for the first time, fans and the public saw her full face. the reveal did not disappoint; it only added to her allure and cemented her status as a unique and captivating artist.
GIRL FROM NOWHERE's rise to fame is marked by her mysterious approach and the gradual unveiling of her identity. her journey from an unknown artist with no name or face to a signed talent with a dedicated fanbase is a testament to her unique promotional strategy and undeniable talent. as she continues to release music and perform, fans eagerly await what surprises and artistic expressions she will bring next.
βββ γ» β¦ BASICS
company β¦ opal crest.
stage name β¦ girl from nowhere (κ±Έ ν둬 λ Έμ¨μ΄)Β // profile here!
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