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I'm from the Philippines, and I'm not really sure how popular they are here, but hopefully they are because our girls deserves popularity.

Anyway, I was literally screaming internally when I heard "Left Right" playing in a department store. I was inside the restroom (yes, they actually have restrooms inside the department store) and since I was alone, I ended up singing and dancing in there LOL!

Is XG played a lot where you live too? Like, do you randomly hear their songs in malls or other public places? This is my first time hearing XG in public.

I'm panicking ngayon talaga. May student kami na iniswitch siya sa online learning dahil malala ang behavior. So need makausap ni GC yung parents tomorrow, but the problem is hindi ko nainform yung parents. May kasama kasi kaming executive assistant ni principal, so akala ko talaga siya yung magcocontact or si GC thru admin. Ako pala 😭 hindi ko naintindihan kasi maraming sinabing information, then after ng short meeting ay dumiretso ako sa kinder so naghalo halo na talaga. Minessage ako ni GC ngayon if nag confirm na yung parents, sa sobrang panic ko ay hindi ako nagbigay ng "yes" or "no" answer. Instead sabi ko "I'm waiting for the confirmation, baka hindi pa nacontact. I will update you as soon as possible." and nung sumagot siya to remind me yung availability ng time niya tomorrow, sabi ko "Noted po. Mag wait lang po ako ng response then I'll update you right away." KINOCONTACT KO YUNG ADVISER NGAYON PERO WALANG SUMASAGOT SAKIN 😭 wala kasi kaming pasok ngayon kaya wala akong contacts 🥲

For context: I'm working as a new Guidance Advocate pero educ field talaga ako na nagswitch for administrative role dahil nakakadrain mag handle ng SPED students kaya break muna. Ngayon, nilagay ako under guidance pero walang nag train sakin dahil January pa nung umalis yung pinalitan ko na GA, nag start lang ako nung June so wala talagang nagtetrain sakin ngayon.

Nameet ko yung Guidance Counselor kahapon, which is magiging supervisor ko siya but twice or once a month lang siya sa school since nagpapalipat lipat siya ng school, so ako talaga yung sasalo ng tasks niya, cocontact ko lang siya if need niyang kausapin yung student and parent mismo.

Bukod sa GA ako, teacher assistant ako pero sa mga bata lang. After kong mameet yung GC, brinief niya ko sa tasks na gagawin ko. Nag ask naman ako ng questions pero iba pa rin talaga if may training and pinapakita sakin yung workflow pero walang nangyare na ganon.

Nawala talaga sa isip ko dahil naghalo halo na yung information and dumiretso kasi talaga ako sa mga bata after that meeting kasi oras siya ng klase nung tinawag ako for meeting, so mag-isa lang yung adviser na naiwan e 31 pa naman yung students 😭

Kinakabahan ako na naiiyak. Feel ko napaka incompetent ko jusko.

Is there an ACTUAL good kdrama with these kind of genres that has NO romance in it? Tension between characters is okay but I'm still leaning towards NO romance because I think romance are UNNECESSARY in genres like these 🥹 please recommend!

Hi! I just wanted to ask what mode of transportation you usually take after working out outdoors? I'd really appreciate hearing from those who commute. This might sound like a silly question, but I just want to make sure. I'm worried about bothering other passengers if nag jeepney ako while I'm all sweaty after exercising.

For context, I can't really jog inside our village because the roads are full of dog poop. It hasn't been cleaned properly lately, I don't know why. I was planning to jog in the evening, but I'm afraid I might accidentally step on something in the dark (walang maayos na streetlight yung village namin). That's why I'm considering jogging somewhere else.

I found a park with a large track and field and I'd love to jog there instead. Pero walking all the way there isn't really an option because the route passes through a highway. It's also not close enough for me to jog all the way there, especially under the scorching heat during the day.

If sa gabi naman ako mag jog papunta, I don't have anyone to go with and it feels a bit unsafe to run there alone, even if I suddenly feel motivated.

I really want to start exercising outdoors kasi I want to work out sana in a bigger environment. Medyo nagsasawa na rin kasi ako mag work out sa bahay and I'd love to be surrounded by nature for a change (I'm also trying to build my confidence).

So okay lang kaya na mag jeep ako or hanap nalang ako ng ibang place? Sayang yung track and field, super ganda pa naman yung place. Thank you in advance to anyone who answers!

Hi! I just wanted to ask what mode of transportation you usually take after working out outdoors. I'd really appreciate hearing from those who commute 😭 this might sound like a silly question, but I just want to make sure. I'm worried about bothering other passengers if nag jeepney ako while I'm all sweaty after exercising.

For context, I can't really jog inside our village because the roads are full of dog poop. It hasn't been cleaned properly lately, I don't know why. I was planning to jog in the evening, but I'm afraid I might accidentally step on something in the dark (walang maayos na streetlight yung village namin 😭).

That's why I'm considering jogging somewhere else. I found a park with a large track and field and I'd love to jog there instead. Pero walking all the way there isn't really an option because the route passes through a highway. It's also not close enough for me to jog all the way there, especially under the scorching heat during the day.

If sa gabi naman ako mag jog papunta, I don't have anyone to go with and it feels a bit unsafe to run there alone, even if I suddenly feel motivated.

I really want to start exercising outdoors kasi I want to work out sana in a bigger environment. Medyo nagsasawa na rin kasi ako mag work out sa bahay and I'd love to be surrounded by nature for a change (I'm also trying to build my confidence).

Thank you in advance to anyone who answers!

I’ve always thought that I’m lucky in life in many ways, despite the struggles.

First, my family: I’ve always been a daddy’s girl ever since I was little. As I grew older and became a young woman, we naturally grew a little distant and I think my dad was simply being careful and respectful of that change. Even so, he has always been a wonderful father and husband. If I ever date someone or get married in the future, I hope I find someone as loyal and devoted as my dad is to my mom.

Now that I’m a working young adult, I’ve started to understand his struggles more. We talk about them openly, and I’ve begun sharing parts of myself that I’ve kept hidden for years, things I find difficult to discuss with my mom. My mom is a bit more traditional, so some of her views and perspectives don’t always align with mine or my dad’s. Still, she’s a loving mother who makes sure I have food before I leave for work. Because of that, I know I’m fortunate.

Second, our financial situation: We used to be well-off, but life took a turn and things became more difficult. But we were never without the essentials. We could still eat three meals a day and live comfortably enough. We just had to be more mindful about spending, which meant fewer trips and fewer luxuries or very important things only.

Third, my friends: I only have a small circle of close friends and honestly I’m grateful for that. I feel like life protected me because I never had truly bad friends or a toxic circle, even in college. Although only a few friendships remained, I’ve always believed in "quality over quantity". My old friends still check in on me from time to time and that means a lot.

Fourth, my past relationships: I’ve had two exes and neither of them treated me badly (those were just puppy love tbh). I’m thankful for both of them because I learned valuable lessons from those relationships. These days, I’ve been single for seven and a half years and I’ve come to enjoy it. I want to become financially and emotionally ready before entering a relationship again.

Recently, things have started looking up for my family. After months of unemployment and many struggles, my dad was finally accepted into a large company that offers great benefits and a good salary just now! Congratulations, dad! Around the same time, I resigned from my previous job (this was just a month ago), so our income wasn’t as stable for a while and we had to be more frugal.

Now, I’ve also been accepted into a company that’s within walking distance of our house. I already know most of the people who work there, which makes everything easier. I no longer have to spend money on commuting, I’ll be able to save more, and I’ll have extra time for myself! On top of that, the work environment is healthy and supportive! I'm really crying.

But that doesn’t mean my family never struggled. That’s actually why I wanted to share this because I am very happy. I really, really hope my family continue to move forward because we’ve been through a lot too. My parents have faced so many challenges, since we were never fully accepted by my dad’s side of the family and that brought a lot of struggles over the years.

I’ve had my own struggles as well (both when I was still studying and in my first workplace). Life definitely wasn’t easy all the time.

But right now, I’m just really happy and grateful. Hopefully, 2026 will be our year. And to everyone who’s struggling too, I hope this becomes your year as well. We all deserve to see better days ahead! ❤️

Padrop naman po! Thank you!

A little context, I'm a female (23 now).

When I was a kid, I used to play outside a lot with the neighborhood kids. My chest had already started developing slightly larger than other girls my age, which drew lots of attention.

Many boys confessed to me that they liked me. Every time I asked why, their answer was always the same, "because you're busty". To make it worse, some would even gesture at their own chests in front of me, pointing right at mine like it was obvious.

Back then, naive little kid me would just laugh it off. I wasn’t exposed to anything explicit, adult stuff didn’t cross my world yet, I thought this kind of behavior must be normal.

But as puberty hit hard during high school (7th grade-10th grade), that’s when things got uncomfortable fast. My school uniform barely fit because of how much bigger everything became and everyone noticed constantly comparing me (specifically) jokingly “to anime girls”, you know the H-word?

By mid-high school (we follow K–12, so I was 11th grade), I started wearing oversized hoodies no matter how hot the weather was, even in senior year nothing changed really. That is until my ex said “she looks like an anime girl”, just because my chest still showed despite wearing an oversized hoodie already.

I never realized how a sheltered and innocent childhood could make life so much harder later on (I never knew what internet culture truly meant, rarely used social media beyond lighthearted things, didn't learn basic body positivity until adulthood), I had a very small bubble back then.

It took self-reflection years later just questioning my habit, why do I wear jacket a lot again? Why do I feel safe only when wearing a jacket? Why can't I bring myself to wear tight tops even if I want to.

And imagine my shock when I saw girls who has way bigger chest than mine and it's treated as completely normal. Because personally, I wouldn't even considered mine "big" but I'm not small in size either. Just in the middle. I grew up seeing and treating myself differently because of the reactions I received from others when I was younger.

But by the time I realized it, it felt too late. Sometimes I wish I had been exposed earlier, so I wouldn't have developed so many insecurities or felt the need to hide parts of myself.

Looking back now, it honestly breaks my heart. Earlier, I found myself tearing up and a part of me wondered if I was even allowed to feel this way anymore. After all, it happened years ago and I'm 23 now, so it feels like "why did the reaction come so late?".

I keep thinking "I wish I wasn't so naive. I wish I had known better". Maybe then I could have stood up for myself. Maybe then I could have defended myself instead of carrying those feelings with me for years.

And we'll probably never find out lol. I just find it hilarious how this became such a huge thing among ONCEs and ARMYs. That was probably one of the most peaceful times between the fandoms because everyone was just making funny theories, it basically became an inside joke between both fandoms.

I’ve been a fan for only recently, just a few weeks ago or maybe it’s already been a month. Either way, I’ve already listened to ALL their songs and binged almost everything they’ve released.

The first one who really caught my attention was Harvey. She looks like a living Bratz doll to me! And her voice is so distinct that I can easily tell when she’s rapping or singing. Then came Maya. To be honest, Maya was actually the first member I saw (in Galz Xypher), so I think she and Harvey ended up on my bias list around the same time.

Next is Cocona, his impact was insane, especially in the WOKE UP MV. That shaving head moment! Pure COOLNESS on another level. He instantly became so memorable to me.

Then Hinata came in, probably around the same time as Cocona, because I saw a short clip of her and she was just so adorable. Her big, round eyes are such a distinct feature! She’s seriously captivating in such a soft way.

Then there’s Jurin... oh my lord, what do I even say... she has 100+ aura points for me. I got completely hooked on her and Cocona, honestly (the rap line has me in a chokehold). Her voice is so unique too, it literally scratches something in my brain in the best way. Her rap verses are soooo goooddd.

Next is Chisa... she is SERVING looks, especially in GALA! She looked insanely good there. I genuinely want that hairstyle for her!! Her verse in WOKE UP is so cool! And finally, Juria!! She was the last one I really focused on because I kept mixing her up with Chisa at first lol! But once I paid attention to her, I couldn’t look away. She feels so princess coded! And her vocals is just soooo heavenly! The vocal line is absolutely sending me, truly. She stands out more to me in HOWLING, IN THE RAIN LIKE YESSSS 😩

So yeah… in conclusion: I still couldn’t pick a bias.

Hindi ko alam kung confession ito pero wala akong makitang group na pwede akong makapag open up tungkol dito. I'm overthinking a lot. I hope may ladies dito na willing makipag usap, guys can engage too if may experience kayo and if may na-encounter na kayo na ganito.

It's about my body. So my "down there" is different. Hindi ko alam paano siya iexplain, but I will try my very best. I don't have that thing that we all call a "cl-t". Mine is like a "W" shape if you get what I mean? If you can somehow visualize it? Alam niyo ba yung tinutukoy ko? Yung part where a guy can eat during intimacy, yung "cl-t" ng babae? (that's why I refuse to have s-x until now because it's messing with my head, leading to insecurities). I tried researching in the adult website but all I see are women having the same "pearl" too, they all have "cl-t". And it's not even a joke anymore because I feel like something is wrong with me. I can't even open up to anyone kasi syempre diba? Sa mga guys, I just want to ask if you ever encountered a woman with that kind of "pearl"? I'm really sorry for asking, pero nababaliw na kasi ako.

Recently, there’s a group that always makes me laugh and it's LE SSERAFIM. I mostly just watch their shows and YouTube clips because they’re genuinely so funny. However, I’ve never actually listened to their songs or heard a single track from them and I don’t think I’m planning to anytime soon.

For context, I’m not really sure how to describe it, but I stopped actively listening to 3rd gen Kpop years ago. I only stan a few 3rd gen groups and I mostly stick to their older music, I haven’t really kept up with newer albums since then. I still enjoy bits of Kpop content here and there though. As for 4th and 5th gen, I’m not very familiar with them anymore, and I’m not even sure which generation LE SSERAFIM belongs to.

But I genuinely love their humor, it’s gotten me to binge watch their funny moments and compilation videos.

EDIT: I think some people might find this question a bit simple, but I genuinely want to ask because I've noticed a pattern with myself. Because it's interesting that this isn't the first time this has happened to me. I've explored quite a few groups over the years and ended up becoming a fan of their personalities, variety shows, and overall dynamics rather than their music. Sometimes I find myself watching hours of content from a group while knowing little to nothing about their discography.

So it made me wonder, does anyone else experience this? Becoming a fan of a group's humor, chemistry, or entertainment content without really listening to their music? I feel like the music and the variety content are two completely different entry points into a fandom, and somehow I've always gravitated more toward the latter.

Fans keep saying that Lisa did not write GOALS and based on the songwriting credits, that is true. However, I think a lot of people are treating two separate discussions as if they're the same thing. Not writing a song does NOT automatically mean an artist had no involvement in it, JUST AS performing a song does NOT mean every creative decision was made by that artist alone.

This isn't just a Lisa discussion, it's how the music industry works in general. Songwriting, production, arranging, recording, marketing, and project approval are often handled by different people. Some artists write nearly everything themselves, some co-write, and some primarily focus on performing. But even artists who don't receive songwriting credits can still participate in meetings, listen to demos, approve concepts, reject songs, suggest changes, discuss collaborations, and decide whether a project fits their artistic direction. Creative involvement exists on a spectrum, it isn't simply "wrote the song" or "had nothing to do with it".

In Lisa's case, the situation becomes even more nuanced because she is no longer operating under the same structure she had during her early BLACKPINK years. She now has her own company and significantly more influence over her career decisions, that doesn't mean she personally writes every lyric, produces every beat, or controls every aspect of every release. At the same time, it would be difficult to argue that a global artist of her stature, especially one working under her own management, has absolutely no say in the projects attached to her name.

When discussing GOALS specifically, it's important to remember that this was not just a standard album track. It is connected to a major global international event and likely involved multiple parties, including songwriters, producers, management teams, marketing teams, brand partners, and event organizers. Projects like these are rarely the result of a single person's vision. They are collaborative efforts that involve business decisions as much as creative ones.

This is why I think both extremes miss the point saying, "Lisa didn't write it, so she shouldn't receive any criticism whatsoever" oversimplifies how artists participate in their careers. On the other hand, saying "it's her song, therefore every lyric, production choice, and creative decision is entirely her responsibility" is equally simplistic. The reality is usually somewhere in the middle. Lisa may not have written GOALS, BUT that alone does NOT prove she had zero influence over it. LIKEWISE, being the performer does not automatically mean she was the sole decision-maker behind it.

Not being credited as a songwriter only tells us one thing: she did not write the song. It does not tell us how much she contributed to discussions, approvals, revisions, or the decision to release it in the first place. Those are separate questions and I think a lot of fans are unintentionally mixing them together.

At the end of the day, fans and non-fans alike, especially football fans, have the right to criticize the song. And by "criticize", I don't mean blindly blaming Lisa or sending hate. I mean asking questions such as "Why is this song being used for this event?" or "Do the lyrics and overall message actually fit the theme?". Those are normal discussions people have about music, especially when it is attached to a major global event. Not every criticism comes from hatred, sometimes people are simply evaluating whether a song succeeds at what it was intended to do.

Unfortunately, because Lisa is the face and voice of the song, she will naturally receive the majority of the attention, both positive and negative. That's simply how the music industry works. Most casual listeners don't look up songwriter credits, production teams, or label executives, they associate the final product with the artist performing it. Whether that's fair or not is a separate conversation, but it happens with every artist.

As for why some of the criticism seems more concentrated on Lisa than on collaborators such as Anitta or Rema, I think that opens another discussion entirely. Throughout their careers, Anitta and Rema have frequently incorporated elements of their cultural backgrounds into their music, visuals, performances, and public identities. Their national identities are often visible parts of their artistry. With Lisa, however, many people feel that her solo career has largely been marketed through a global pop lens (Western marketing) rather than through a distinctly Thai cultural lens. Whether that's a good or bad thing is subjective, but it may explain why some people expected a stronger representation of Thai culture in a project of this scale and were disappointed when they didn't see it. That doesn't make the criticism automatically correct, but it does help explain where some of the conversation is coming from.

There is a difference between constructive criticism and personal attacks. People have every right to discuss whether a song fits an event, whether its message is effective, or whether the artistic choices were successful. What they don't have the right to do is turn those criticisms into harassment. Those are two very different things, and I think many people are confusing them.

I'm a premium user. I want to know what issue/s or concern/s do you have right now? For now, my only concern is the disappearing of past messages, I can't backread but the bot remembers what my last chat is or the plot is. Is there anything else I need to know, so that I can prepare too?