OnlyOneOff being LGBT+ champions

[kat_lair]

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Here's a group I've been enjoying for a while, and not just because of the below solo songs, though they are the ones I'm posting today FOR POSTERITY because... Well, please watch (in order, for the story). What we have here are explicit (I mean 'clearly' not 'x-rated) m/m love stories acted out by the group members which is a huge deal and a huge risk for a group with a relatively small status and following. The songs are also beautiful and all on my 2022 Faves playlist, but the videos are...

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Gorgeous. I am having an emotion. Multiple, even. Really hoping we get two more videos (for the two remaining group members) and a happy ending for this last couple!

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Comments

[corvidology]

I'd been meaning to post about these. They're stunning and still extremely daring for Kpop.

[kat_lair]

For some reason #2 didn't embed but fixed that now! And yeah, same, DD and I were talking last night and when I realised she hadn't seen all of them... Well it was an impetus. They are so beautifully done.

[the_future_modernes]

Wow! Those are really gorgeous videos and I love the progress we are slowly making in the world! Thanks for sharing!

[kat_lair]

Hello new friend! Welcome to the journal :)

#2 of the videos hadn't embedded properly for some reason but I've fixed that now! So go catch up with that one :)

Aren't they beautiful? And so sensual.

[adore]

I love OnlyOneOf's solo MVs more than their group ones, by far! (Although everything they make is excellent!)
These videos are beautiful. They portray emotion and erotism so delicately.

By the way, a new k-pop comm called paradisediner has an ongoing friending meme in the intro post!

[kat_lair]

#2 of the vids hadn't embedded for some reason but fixed that now... I'm pretty sure I was first drawn in by the whole Libido thing which was... Something. But I am genuinely enjoying their sound and everything I've seen of them as people so far. The videos are so soft and sensual, they are lovely.

OH!! You know I was literally looking around for a kpop comm not too long ago so to see one pop up now, AM EXCITED, OFF TO DO THAT FRIEND MEME RIGHT NOW, THANK YOU!

[dreamersdare]

They are very cool and I appreciate the object lesson.

So much kpop, so little time...

[kat_lair]

They are just so... Sensual? I think is the word I want. Just soft yearning vibes even when already together.

Yes, I feel you. WHY MUST I WORK, WHEN I COULD BE WATCHING KPOP AND WRITING FIC?

[dreamersdare]

I DON'T KNOW BUT IT IS EXCEPTIONALLY RUDE AND SHOULD STOP IMMEDIATELY!

[aceaceaceace]

I've been really and sincerely touched by them. I remember when they went viral on Twitter for "Libido" last year and some people were saying it felt queerbaity, which didn't jive with me at all. It was way too much risk for too little potential reward to be queerbait IMO, given how the kpop industry works and the current state of LGBT characters/themes in Korean media. So when they doubled down with Skinz and then started this even more outright gay MV series, I felt validated for thinking they were sincere with Libido AND as a queer viewer. I am used to living on crumbs, especially within the kpop sphere, so this be series really feels like a banquet. I hope their music reaches more people and they can get more recognition domestically and abroad.

[kat_lair]

I'm pretty sure Libido was where I first encountered them and the vid and the choreo sure were a mood (I am always going to appreciate little choking action so you know) but I have also enjoyed everything I've heard from them and seen about them as people. I'm particularly fascinated by KB who is a whole ass adult with a whole ass other life and career before he just decided that actually, never too late to become an idol. What a king. But also, I really appreciate the... idk, the maturity? Like a very different vibe to someone who essentially grew up as trainee then idol. But yes, with you on the validation as a queer viewer. Huge amount of respect to them.

[aceaceaceace]

KB was my entry into the fandom for basically the same reason (plus, we were born the same year, gotta support my same-age friend.) It's understandable that most idols don't have much Normal Life Experience given that most sink all their free time into studying singing/dance years before debut and it's so common to debut at 18 or younger. But I think it's a pity. Those few idols who were out there just going to regular schools and working jobs and stuff definitely have a different air to them (and perspective, I feel) compared to the others.

[the_future_modernes]

Oh so awesome! I gotta say LOVE living in times like these even though there are some stressful bits. Thank you for sharing!

[kat_lair]

This time period sure has it's downsides *glances at the news, then clicks out* but on the other hand there's things like this that make me grateful too. Glad you enjoyed the vids.

[bluedreaming]

I still remember feeling so (joyously) stunned when begin dropped, and in June too. The beautiful song, the gorgeous mv, the message in the video description, the timing; so thoughtful. So many emotions!

[kat_lair]

Yeah, I remember feeling quite emotional at the time and the fact that this has turned into a whole damn verse is just so beautiful :)