Did You Miss Me?
Of Course You Did!
I was MIA for....hell.... that long....
Almost three weeks!
What happened?
I got lost, and I guess I still am, and you guess so too after tonight's episode.
Okay, how does a pre-boomer handle sharing music with a musically educated 12-year-old K-pop, rock, and even metal fan?
And don´t tell me I am lost!
I said Don´t!
I did my J Pop, J Metal, J Lolita, K Boom pop thing a few weeks ago.
And even though I am on a different journey, I need to take a break and share this before it´s too late and I am considered the Elon to the K Pop Party of the year.
Or should I say "Demon Party!"
But they look so K-Cute
Heads Up
So boomers, Goths, and piano lovers get out while you still can because Sony and Netflix just dropped a supersized bomb that makes Trump's tariffs look like TACO.
Ｔａｋｅ Ｍｙ Ｈａｎｄ ＆ Ｔｒｉｐ Ｗｉｔｈ Ｍｅ
Let´s open with this and set the stage as I am not your Idol, I am the demon you call your mind....get my mic a little higher a lit the beat...because I am a big girl Idol.
Your Idol - Saja Boys
Where the flying cockroach, yes it is actually spelled cock, am I coming from.
If you did not get it, you are even worse than I, because at least I know what I am talking about, although I have no clue why all the hype... let's investigate.
Okay, so we started off with the bad guys.... and of course they are way cooler than the good girls....or...
Huntrix - How It´s Done
But my biggest problem is....will she make me watch it in Japanese....Korean...or give me a break and have the English version play on a lazy Sunday???
Now I don´t think this matters, because this is all fantasy, but hey, let's get into the pants of these characters:
Now I am looking for their songs in Korean, but all I found is this Korean...still English:
But, Be Serious A Demon Boy band?
I love it, it was the main reason I said let's watch it...well, the stealing souls part was quite cool as well tbh.
Now this next one really sucks, but I guess that is part of being a boy band.
Saja Boys - Soda Pop
Now I am looking for vids of this song in Korean:
HUNTRIX (헌트릭스) - Golden
But all I found is the Spanish version WTF:
Kpop Demon Hunters - Golden
And it got worse, I wanted this one in Japanese, and again...
HOW ITS DONE - KPop Demon Hunters - COVER EN ESPAÑO
This feels so racist
Luckily, I was able to find the most important song in a language I don't understand and without subtitles, thank Demons.
𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 (𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬) - 𝐊𝐩𝐨𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
Still, I must say, I prefer the Spanish version above the English for this one:
SOY TU OBSESIÓN, TU REVOLUCIÓN - Saja boys
I mean WTF
Even when I translate it to Japanese, I do not get a hit: 悪魔ハンターあなたのアイドル
You know what that tells me? That this movie was made to convert the English-speaking world and might be too soft for the home crowd....
Or they had enough music manga already...
But it remains a mystery for now.
We all love a good Mystery:
Okay, and just to stay in the mood, two more songs that fit the feeling but have nothing to do with the actual movie.... yes, I am just showing off, pretending I get the music scene these days...
Trust me that Demon Boy Band Hunter Sony K Pop Movie is GNARLY
KATSEYE (캣츠아이) - Gnarly
The word narly is actually spelled gnarly, beginning with a silent 'g' that we do not pronounce
The word 'narly (gnarly) has various meanings..
The literal meaning of gnarly is 'twisted', but it is more commonly used as slang to describe something as difficult, extreme, or cool...
Literal meaning, less common example: "The tree roots are gnarled as they enter the ground"
Common example: "Woah! Those waves look so difficult to surf. Gnarly, dude!"
Okay, all good and fun, but what is Truly Gnarly is this Boy Band, and I have to admit I like their style...vids, beats, and clothes.
Stray Kids - MEGAVERSE
Oh, so you liked that, didn´t you---
Let´s LaLaLa do an:
ENCORE
And make it rock...I have been nice enough
Stray Kids - 락 (樂) (LALALALA)
Damn those moves, and say true to those beats.
Spoiler Alert
Ohh and I so love what ifs
Okay, that is enough showing off how hip I am (NOT) for one week.
Hope you enjoyed the trip, and no, I did not watch the movie, but I will...especially after posting this and letting that 12-year-old demon know I did so....
And no, I will not do a before and after.
Next week I will go back to soul searching because I was almost there...almost home, and now see what the devil made me do!
Hence, hands up to that little devil for keeping me musically in shape.
What Song to Send My Son
My son started a playlist, Stuff For Dad, and I will be adding my favorite song to my playlist for him: Songs For My Son!
Every week, I have to choose one song and tell you about it. And you, Dear Reader, tell me your favorite song in the comments, and feel free to try to change my mind.
Okay, I guess it will be K Popish.....and then there is one that really stands out, at least in my ears...
Stray Kids "MEGAVERSE"
Please try to change my mind! (if I still have one)
Playlists
Youtube Playlist.
All these gems were added to this week´s YouTube playlist.
All Midnight Gems Playlist can be found here
Spotify Playlist:
The Spotify playlist might not capture the whole show, but it is meant to represent it as well as Spotify makes it possible:
Tag List
If you want a weekly reminder, just put "Tag List" in the comments!
Thank Goodness you made it to the end...but stay tuned, there is a new Gems Session each week.
