Ada Limón, from “Mowing” in Bright Dead Things
i’ve finally washed up and read all the letters i received. ha... it’s already monday. don’t you think so much happened this weekend? from the ice cream event on saturday to aiiyl’s first win on sunday, and even our first fan sign after debut. it all feels like a dream, to be honest. meeting our blinks closely, talking, laughing, and even receiving the gift of a win. thank you so much. we really wanted the ice cream event and fan sign to be.. a thank you gift to fans for all your love and support and to make you guys happy! but...!! i feel like we ended up receiving so much strength and happiness.
these times brought us another step closer, and there is so much more to come. many more events and opportunities to meet and interact are waiting for us! to the blinks that we were not able to meet yet... we are sad too, but very grateful. thank you always for supporting us from afar and loving us no matter what. we’ll never forget that and will be a thankful beulping that tries to make up for it!
i noticed at the fan sign that there were many student fans who had exams soon, international fans that came with completely translated letters to give to us.. even fans who loved us before debut, or those that never stanned a group! we, too, only recently became people that received immense love from fans.. so we might be a bit awkward and lacking. but!!
let’s become people that care for each other and become each other’s pillars. no matter what happens to blinks, we’ll be here to give you all strength. so let’s all stay strong and meet meet each other often, okay? i love you guys. oh, the weather hasn’t been that great. make sure you eat well and stay healthy!
nyong an. ✌️ bboong~ 💜
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this quiz shall reveal the major arcana hidden within your personality. based from the famous playstation portable game: persona 3 portable a.k.a. p3p, the major arcanas represent a certain stage in the life of a man. this may as well be related unto your own “persona” or how you establish a relationship with other people.
THE SUN.
"the arcana is the means by which all is revealed. the moment man started to breathe began his unending conquest for happiness."
the sun symbolizes happiness, joy, energy, optimism, and accomplishment. occasionally, it is also associated with one's initial happiness.
you almost always (ironically) find yourself in terrible situations, the situation betrays the underlying optimism present in nearly all of them. you have deep thoughts about the meaning of life and manage to find their answers.
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WITH LIPS PULLING INTO A warm smile, the younger of the two girls attempted to hide the grin blossoming on her features by bringing dainty hands up to cover a flash of white against rosy lips, even if all effort was done in vain. miyoung enjoyed to hear such a small detail, especially since she had little to no recollection of her father. all good things had only ever been associated with her mother, the woman who stood tall and would never allow for circumstances to harm either of her daughters, which was an attitude that miyoung not only respected but also loved and admired her mother for. perhaps this, she had in common with not only her mother but sister as well.
“that is possibly the nicest compliment you could have given me.” and she meant those words in earnest, despite the huge grin still furiously tugging the corners of her lips upwards. the warmth spreading throughout her chest only seemed to further affirm that jisoo had indeed managed to not only flatter miyoung and her family in one single sentence but have her grow bashful as well which was quite the task if one knew of the female’s constant desire to never truly quieten down. all this aside though, these words coming from the singer were, if simple, truly reassuring to a child who only had one parent to look up to. it made miyoung wonder whether or not jisoo was aware of this or what the exact reason for bringing this up had been.
“anyway, enough about me.” retracting her hands from her face in order to grab those of the older female, the darkhaired student allowed for her tomboyish grin to soften into something sweeter. “what about you and your parents? do you still get to see them regularly? please don’t ever let your occupation interfere with that, if you can prevent it from happening. you only have one set of parents, nothing else is quite as important as they should be.” [ @consilian ]
as usual, her words didn’t exactly come out as intended. they should’ve been a bit more detailed, a bit more polished. something along the lines of: “wow, your mother is beautiful. i can see where you get your beauty.” but it’s no other than kim jisoo we’re speaking of. sometimes, words leave her lips before her mind has a chance to filter or embellish them properly. thus, a rather plain remark replaces her more thoughtful compliment, but fortunately, miyoung seems to understand what the elder wishes to express. the impact of five seemingly simple words manifests through the younger’s grin and bashful attitude, inevitably causing a similar expression to grow on jisoo. that’s the only thing she is able to offer in response to her words of gratitude, paired with a terse nod. but that smile held a number of different sentiments. endearment, warmth, understanding: all of which couldn’t be articulated concisely were wrapped in that smile of hers.
however, her features mold into one of slight shock as miyoung’s hands fall into hers, a stream of concerned inquiries and advice following the unexpected, yet warm gesture. she must admit, there was a point in her life when she took family for granted. it was a time when returning to such a warm home filled with people that knew and loved her most was a daily occurrence, rather than something she had to long for. of course, it didn’t take all that long for her to realize that living in such circumstances was an immense privilege and by no means a right. as they always say, you never realize how precious something is until you lose it. although she hates to be yet another individual that rendered the statement true, it seems to be exactly what she did. unlike some others, jisoo does have the blessing of being able to remain in the same country as the rest of her family, but there is no doubt that things aren’t how they used to be. they couldn’t be.
nevertheless, all she can do at this point is to make the best out of what she can. when blackpink isn’t promoting, she makes an effort to share a meal with her mother or go on a date with her father. perhaps in this sense, her siblings have been getting the short end of this stick. “ah, such wise words! it’s usually my job to spit mantras like this. you're taking my role, miyoung,” she responds lightheartedly with a playful scrunch of her nose despite the seriousness of the topic. “but you’re definitely right. i try my best to! it’s usually not all that difficult when we aren’t promoting, though it’s a different story when we have full schedules with practices and rehearsals lined up day after day.. not that i’m complaining! i love being busy as blackpink, too. just sucks to sacrifice one for the other.” there’s brief pause before she clicks her tongue, indicating an unspoken resignation of sorts. “spend lots of time with your mother for me! you guys seem to have such a lovely relationship, it’s admirable.”
I admit it! I’ll acknowledge the attempt. Who told you you weren’t creative, it takes a certain level of creativity to quote BlackPink doesn’t it? Ahhhh, of course, of course an MC as good as you knows all about how to get more views. But I think you’ve just got to stand in front of the camera and smile and everyone’s like ‘Who’s that Girl’ ‘Where can I see more of her’ and boom you’ve got more views.
Ah Kim Jennie, I taught her well. She’s a pro at putting together words, as expected of my sister. She’s going to get you for coming at her wordplay like that. You better tell her it’s all from a place of love Jisoo-yah. ㅎㅎ
If Kim Jisoo was a sound what would she be?
Mmmmmmm, I don’t know what the Lyrical Genius you’re talking about would say but, kind of like,
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the attempt? you mean the successful attempt, right? jennie reminds me almost everyday that i’m not creative– even my own fans do now! but i’d just like to think that it means my kind of creativity is so mind-boggling and out of this world that the contemporary audience just doesn’t understand it yet! maybe centuries from now, i’ll be known as the pablo chucasso and salvador dalchu of our time. mc jisoo knows best, of course! you sound like you’re just exaggerating, though. pffff. i wish it worked like that. it’s a tough crowd. speaking of which, do you watch me on inga? i advise you to answer that one wisely. ㅎㅎ
but, jennie kim… a pro? eh– it was pretty lame, but sure. if oppa is the one who taught her, then she must be going down the right path. ㅎㅎ but i think i now understand why the old saying goes: there’s no student that can surpass their teacher. (that’s not how the saying goes, you say? well that’s how it goes now.) anyways, don’t worry about that. jennie and i thrive off of teasing each other. i maintain this youthful face by messing with my members.
you know who i’m referring to when i say lyrical genius! heol. i can’t believe you went all “humble humble, clueless clueless” on me then… killed me with poetry. this is like that song by the fugees– killing me softly with his song, killing me softly, with his words. (insert a dramatic chest clutch.) how dare you, song minho-sshi? i feel like one day i'm just going to end up falling apart at this rate. you wouldn't want that, do you?!
i’m here with a sad announcement, everyone. ㅠㅠ i don’t think i’ll be able to chat with you guys after the broadcast today. in fact, i have to nyoom right off, so i doubt i can even greet you all properly. 😭 but by next week, we’d be able to greet you guys as beulping. ✨ so don’t be too upset, and pledge to see each other again soon! 😭❤️
also, have you been enjoying our teaser photos? i’m getting a bit nervous at the thought of seeing you guys again soon. it’s been a little while since we were able to meet on stage, huh? we want to show our new and improved selves, so we’ve been practicing lots! please look forward to it, our precious blinks~ 💋
hmm... and it’s been quite hot lately, hasn’t it? so you guys should all eat well and leave right after the broadcast. 😭 otherwise, i’ll be too worried... ㅠㅠ so don’t wait for me, okay? i’m always thankful that you guys wait for us, just for a short greeting. i bet you guys don’t know how much strength i get when i see our blinks. stay tuned for inkigayo today, and look forward to beulping’s return! 🤓✨
nyongan for now, and remember i love you guys always. 💛
if i were a sound i'd be a whistle like a missile......jisoo-yah....
ne, oppa? ehyu… okay, i admit i’m not the most creative, but you have to admit that was funny! even a good promotional tactic, too. that might remind people of how good that song was and make them want to stream it again. see? i have the big picture drawn in my head already when i say thingsー 😎 pfff.
i mean, c’mon. it’s better than: “so, whistle happily, and if there’s someone you like, dream of a love that’s like playing with fire. if you get sleepy, we’ll always stay by blingies’ side, so listen to boombayah and hang in there,” from the words of kim mo-sshi. i won’t disclose their full name for the sake of their privacy. ㅎㅎ
but you know.. now that you mention it, i’m curious. how would the lyrical genius song minho describe what i’d be if i was a sound? tell me! i’m sure it’d be better than a whistle like a missile. (no offense to teddy oppa.)
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if i were a month, i’d be may, because that’s when nature is the happiest. if i were a planet, i’d be earth, full of life, color, and surprises. if i were a mythological figure, i’d be orpheus, aka 흥신흥왕!! ㅋㅋ if i were a sea animal, i’d be a harp seal. i think about rolling around in snow a lot. if i were a piece of furniture, i’d be a luxurious rotating daybed on water. ㅎㅎㅎ if i were a gemstone, i’d be an alexandrite, the rare gem that changes colors. if i were a flower, i’d be a sunflower, always loyal and devoted. if i were a kind of weather, i’d be a storm and the rainbow that comes after it. if i were a color, i’d be pale yellow, pleasant and soft to the eyes. if i were an emotion, i’d be determination, the unexpectedly lionhearted girl. if i were a fruit, i’d be a lemon. the most important part of a refreshing drink. if i were a sound, i’d be a whistle like a missle... bomb bomb. (sorry.) if i were an element, i’d be air, a fundamental part of every living thing that exists. if i were a place, i’d be a flourishing garden, flowers and greenery in full bloom. if i were a taste, i’d be spicy, painful for some, but addicting nonetheless. if i were a scent, i’d be a sparkle of florals: subtle, delicate, and refreshing. if i were an object, i’d be a journal, something you can be your true self with. if i were a body part, i’d be the lips, plump heart shaped ones to be specific. if i were a pair of shoes, i’d be nice black sneakers that can go well with anything. if i were a song, i’d be an acoustic, indie-esque piece about saving the trees.
“quite possibly the best breakfast in seoul” was an atrocious scam. it turns out to be quite the exaggeration in jennie’s opinion, and she could tell her unnie was feeling somewhat the same. they were both making faces, mirroring each other’s expressions and they were mostly of confusion paired with ridiculing laughter. it wasn’t terrible, per se, but she couldn’t fathom what it was that people found in the food that made it wildly popular. whenever someone walks by, they try to keep poker faces and then titter mischievously once they’ve gone past them.
maybe there was drugs in them. anyone who honestly observed them could say so with how much they were laughing, especially bursting into fits at each bite on their scrummy sandwiches. “i got the mvp, though. he’s pretty delish.” she even brags. whatever sound came out of her didn’t seem very human. this is what happens when jennie’s hypocritical fixation on healthy food is starkly juxtaposed with jisoo’s lack of care for nutritional values. a tragedy; albeit the kind that they’re trying to make the best out of.
weekly idol made it appear as though jisoo was a picky eater, but it must be noted that the hosts were naming dishes that a fair share of fellow koreans would be repulsed by. duck and pig head, pork skin, intestine stew… they don’t sound all that appetizing, do they? yeah, because they’re not. in reality, jisoo wasn’t all that fastidious when it came to food. her affinity for mcmornings should indicate that much. had the two opted for a mcmorning, this would have been the least of their concerns. mcmornings not only meant succulence, but they also meant consistency by default. walk into a mcdonalds in gangnam for an egg mcmuffin then go to haeundae for another. you can expect the same quality, same taste. why? because consistency. because mcdonalds. that’s why.
on the other hand, this toast chain obviously (and very, very unfortunately) didn’t share this trait. it carried immense reputation, which must mean there were many places that had good sandwiches. it’s gotten to the point where people say “you haven’t been to seoul if you haven’t tried isaac’s toast.” jisoo found this statement hilarious from the get-go, as such a dish couldn’t even come close to defining korean cuisine, but that’s a different story. back to the point – this particular shop they chose on a whim wasn’t good at all. perhaps it was the type of sandwich they chose to order. or maybe the person who prepared it was having a bad day. regardless, jisoo was only able to take two bites before looking up at jennie with an expression that could only be described as the personification of a question mark. and she was supposed to be the one that’s easy to please in terms of food. she couldn’t imagine what it was like to be in jennie’s place – undoubtedly the pickiest eater out of the girls.
as jisoo would assume, her dongsaeng didn’t seem to be taking it too well. with the endless stream of sarcastic remarks followed by strange sounds she’s never seen come out of her before, most would think she lost it. well, they would think that both of them did, now that jisoo’s head was thrown back, unable to suppress the fits of laughter bubbling from her throat. but this was the beauty of being with jennie -- no matter what unpleasant situation they were faced with, the two were able to turn it into something better and make each other laugh. “ahem,” the elder clears her throat, mimicking a dignified king from a historical drama (yeah, she’s lost it). “how dare you say such an absurd thing? i would argue that my bacon best is.. well.. the best.” a scoff follows shortly after. “this is why we should have just gone to mcdonalds, jendeuk. buy me a mcmorning.”
