tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61547398341603999512024-03-27T00:17:24.575-07:00My Seoul ObsessionA Blog About My Life As I Search For All Things KoreaMacey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.comBlogger478125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-47678980292055352442023-01-12T22:49:00.002-08:002023-01-12T23:02:20.848-08:00Golden Child: Goldenness 4th Generation Fanclub Membership Review<div style="text-align: justify;">Golden Child's fanclub memberships have jumped from platform to platform. With the Goldenness 3rd generation membership expiring on June 30th, 2022 via Vlive, Woollim opened up Golden Child's 4th generation membership on Weverse. Weverse is different in that you need to first buy the fanclub membership, then the fan kit sales period opens up at a later time. Also the intro of this post is a bit jumped because I wasn't keeping tabs on this transition from Vlive to Weverse (this was during Golden Child's first tour), but next are key dates I did track. On August 8th, Woollim extended the application period through August 22nd, with the active membership period until June 30th, 2023. Then on October 17th, Woollim opened up an additional sign up period until November 17th. A few minutes later, Woollim also announced that the 4th membership kit sales period is open now until November 17th, also via the Weverse Shop, with a preview of the membership kit. On December 14th, Woollim announced that the membership kits were originally to be shipped sequentially in December, but have been postponed to January.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Membership benefits include: a digital membership card, the opportunity to purchase exclusive products and content (early release, lower price, etc.), membership-only content on Weverse, the opportunity to pre-book events / participate in raffles / apply for music shows, and the opportunity to purchase a membership kit.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had made my Weverse account, linked my Weverse account to the Global Weverse Shop, then purchased my Goldenness 4TH MEMBERSHIP for $23 USD on July 17th. I converted the KRW and JPY prices (25,000₩ KRW and 2,500¥ JPY) and found that USD was more expensive, however I couldn't pay in a different currency. It was crucial that I linked my Weverse account number with my purchase so that my membership carried into the Weverse app. This membership shows that it is valid from July 1st, 2022, through June 30th, 2023. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once the fan kit sale period opened on October 17th, I used the Weverse Shop app to make the purchase. The fan kit itself was $14 USD, and shipping to the US was $41.22 USD, for a total of $55.22 USD. The app conveniently takes PayPal. I received a shipping notification from Weverse Shop (both the app and an email) that my kit was shipped on January 10th via DHL.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2522" data-original-width="3363" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWtx2cJ89cs1Lki5Ulhz49k92b-z54i3iTJXcuTv0NoAWPoW5P2zeIuSKNJ5zMPdCVWXalGVZC4Xzk9NFn8QP01h141KgrDETSDt3nvrtbx2ES4RgoFsUFf0PqSUnG4yolP4rPbXQfhkZduO_cvGGFBcUgSSmNcmsSnqEo3j8Xj9elo9oDbZKLV1zM/w400-h300/20230112_132231.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My package arrived on January 12th. It's so weird seeing Golden Child merch arrive in a Weverse box 😅</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3469" data-original-width="2602" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisA2Kn0WfJT5rFeknhoca-VY-b_F0yyCB_xlcI82jcks57GLE-p80pAiRZOskmdflfdO9epd5UB8D89JuDY_NdmDQIcnIIVgkOwV2eEe7HiDRIn9xi8VqqvZPKT0jVuL_jK-gyREGtGFIFIDPqreDuZj72dwF4bVsS5-ApjuIE6iEeIBzaKSgOAeDu/w300-h400/20230112_132309.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The membership kit came in a bubblewrap bag with lots of unnecessary room, but overall well protected.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3555" data-original-width="2666" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9norSb5eU_s4FQMkSoH2UXO4QOCoXRijSq6aoac4HSjKLOzrHM_KqMjjvA_nFR3GoAHC9M8j-7SHqdTQSuatn7ek2UGXY_76pL0qcknFvdsGSMAg0J50ahqv86aPaZuwZPgczx5-QzoPPst87cGU7W5XMIHxt7z1SmqRbvvi2r3nTdUNtqnfO3X0-/w300-h400/20230112_132607.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the fankit packaging! The membership card came in a clear resealable bag outside, but all other contents are inside a pretty matte pastel blue outbox with glossy pastel pink accents; the pink is embossed on top of the outbox, like the text on the <i>Pump It Up </i>album covers. The top corner states "GOLDENNESS" with a "4', and the bottom states "GOLDEN CHILD 4TH FANCLUB".</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2202" data-original-width="2936" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimM1Tu74hGaBnwnDY8JiUF-629qB-fur0TqNdwJrbnkYGVhqAQIHadyfxf0hNt93pwzTCZPUGmHd9uG5_tbNVvJDxWr__3H4ba5j7klDI3wo79xpynlvfaYvt_G1xfhZR_psMEiuklbJWo9-aepLC7PH6ymhIE8yoY0qaFJFTXSsOsnuQJl28AuGim/w400-h300/20230112_133031.jpg" width="400" /></div>The sides of the box are really pretty too, with the top side stating "GOLDEN CHILD" and the sides stating "GOLDENNESS". I really like how they alternated between the pink and blue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3704" data-original-width="2778" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7IUb-3cTVC0K3ZBv9mnuFsDAus3R873dEsoWx-_JUz9Bl6EsCivo21eg1yDRk9dbHlGLXCQQSZ2oX1x5eLqtvw8shnhPdadXTopgeH8eeO7tH2nH8yx68ZNRXwtOVZZL7IJaE9GBra1ZwEQtWKFEQ5X9k989HFPLxmW5s9OkmJOY6EfRhzFOUuXO/w300-h400/20230112_132744.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backside reveals the envelope style packaging. The flap lists all 10 members' names. The bottom half, though hard to see, has a rectangle marking to indicate where the membership card should be. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3558" data-original-width="2669" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIhO2g0s2iwml2cSD3fqZBvzJvlhA_QN0dETlsKvzr4We5Q1e0yGDYAy3EPqt1a1XAmMtAne4Hhq9RxGb7ywtDTXSPEvVucG7Gvs0DvpU5xk1rNR3SxIebP3I2byjbliI79teHTrMLao8KkZrDNZ-XMWLmgIBDiPQifBPYrxL83_4J1RHdXC5xpT3F/w300-h400/20230112_133326.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Opening up the flap we can see the entirety of the backside of the outbox. All the text in pink again has that glossy, embossed design, which contrasts well on the matte blue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2741" data-original-width="3551" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDpE2Zz3A_ZhZLNbS-PCvYhz2bcRW3e8e2krci21oxFbveSbMYp6avpQnmzaCEPue4cgk4ojwrJiTWfdtegZaA7CkO5S1wCwVPkZEOF-yNSUASRMy-bs_yurHThgqXAi3JkDRPPrxbxIQGO88FohDWlmed9Bq-ZK3lkeVxXnZdb_zd7BB3LgrkJECR/w400-h309/20230112_133508.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are how the contents were inside the outbox, with the coaster on top, followed by the photocard set, postcard set, and then the booklet.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2804" data-original-width="3737" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyHSySlYIzC7eBu-_-NVnpUSLLRDk1sPjG66VXqEOa06NYf_fPsJIqwtFMjUTl-WoCSkF4x2HpGjzxmD_dTDcF_sTMyc4uSQw2YZEEf7n0ZQ-rGye2GH9wrjcQxKjj9jE_Fk_dtEnU9_JNb4GqwX-8R6D5Vul_rGVvMK27a032b3yF_YNVWUYsgCet/w400-h300/20230112_134043.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The contents of the fankit include the outbox, membership card, booklet, message postcard set, photocard set, and silicone coaster. All items pictured here aside from the booklet were packaged in their own clear resealable bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2775" data-original-width="3700" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4SHO1XR2JmMClbMcN7g3iAOk-7nqm1tDR-uP-QsyG-MUWiksuI0iwDE4h_2WDbGbDJB41ZexsjTz0eRS0vFeM-Jm0TqnG1biFqe8dBRq6Wn3ocs5PKfv1D1f-G7ZueXiJp6CDU8FUU-9_h8A6GAO07oQHlhfIbMFoG1CCj8Vcf72ZSR_fvA3pKGuO/w400-h300/20230112_133857.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here are all of Golden Child's fanclub cards so far. This is the first year where the name or ID number aren't displayed on the front of the card. The small print on this year's card reads "GOLDEN CHILD 4TH FANCLUB" and "MEMBERSHIP CARD". All cards have a matte finish and are thick like a credit card. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1974" data-original-width="2634" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-7TTEAubQCzaT5SpbvINexlEWLy_4idGmTcWIUeNr9XiKNUKkHZcZhtErSwq_jgcJsEhz9UgbRApzHZa92uHQ6tyoqbgYw9_ZZCVMrk3IarPeT72cdvy8bi-UjJOL_1RBra6p3NwCUSRcnN11T6DSGYgTYZezTfky3cx4yK0dtn6Mj1bc4ztUqXa/w400-h300/20230112_134515.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The backside has information in both Korean and English, the Woollim authentication seal, and full name and ID number at the top. Instead of a place to sign, there is a barcode. The information states the following:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><ul><li>This Membership Card verifies that vearer holds a Goldenness 4TH MEMBERSHIP.</li><li>The bearer of this Membership Card will receive Goldenness 4TH MEMBERSHIP benefits for the duration of the valid dates.</li><li>Please present a photo ID together with this card when using Membership Card.</li><li>This Membership Card cannot be sold, transferred or lent to another individual.</li><li>Please ensure that this Membership Card is kept safe and secure, as a lost card cannot not be reissued. (Yes there were extra unnecessary words in this sentence).</li></ul></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3656" data-original-width="2752" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xl1pIsjZ0eCAvjNDDfu_LVOdbFmc7uC8Jc5wZq46VG7qquzkOO0PHF5U-_QTEXvPwb2IHuKga_mBdcy4sf4cDtc2TaramxF4gM8yPpvEaPLViOPze5ybj1D50TS44uTdG0g5PrBXxWWoOb3oJghtagqeze7zsj9fXQdB4lCEAacedxVIr2aaexdA/w301-h400/20230112_134236.jpg" width="301" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The message postcard set came in age order, with 1 card per member. The photos are all so soft and pretty~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3631" data-original-width="2723" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNUjR3QyAx90FMjWXkGt4AlkPf0DQ9pWMXyBAjA1MUJYgq35QwMikV4EYipMGrCNGjYgOx43vNtS9mXFiwRfhSCDmhCm_sngy8UnpSqP7z7ez7Sl6A4lNacV_WOtMqEylRZLONRv9-IeFBM_2ChRAyQvvz75ReggLFnvbju6zpO2O9FGVqdZV6zIIs/w300-h400/20230112_134350.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backsides of the postcards have a pretty "G" design matching the outbox and membership card, along with the members' printed handwritten messages. The postcards are A6 size (4.1" by 5.8"), have a matte finish, and are more on the flimsy side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2832" data-original-width="3776" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7xVaTyeMK5856lC4cbhoqYKj3-Fpq6Ovz6jimd_y321WJ8uJMVv5vBV77uSwF9dBF4P3W-K6UZuC9ahab6sIH-snMqlWaqMjMJUyXlEpXZm-zdpmjNEE3LYJrP708k8_muWxCx7QfhtKH6E_HqJZEot5CWEkBO__Srl2n6eLx6ltROVP20B8SOZ6f/w400-h300/20230112_134633.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photocard set comes with 20 cards, with 2 per member and in age order.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2910" data-original-width="3879" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aNTpMgpSZMQXJZAMKz3PMIN1i0YXhvj0Eq8LtK3lEPJw5Kgmh6TCmeqpKFCQgFipWdEFbfGLfFabUsWH0TPvzyjgSamaA9e6O-n4c50VRLLiObgnHGqkup-r-F0j9UWuXVw1sqC-B-qBz55PDP23hoi6Ljle-Jnzq9aQ47j7sEecyBWhIcTSIfpU/w400-h300/20230112_134735.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backsides all have a similar design to the outbox, with the member's name printed at the bottom. The photocards have a glossy finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2722" data-original-width="3629" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS38N3q3Cweb39KKWSCVZ2Yvb7AJEQy5KCcSbXjnGQedgvygNyijjtq7WW4iqno6iAQqmldC8GOi8MblmQ8qXABdDbRx74SMd8d83Ic0f40NXnlNqkbGPXP0C3d5_HSJZEvAlSLtE4E5BrPE22YCA0HU5AHKW8iC6wojSV9DKqpOljjSVw3SnScKrP/w400-h300/20230112_134927.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are all 18 photocards! I really love this photoshoot; it just looks so serene and natural~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2248" data-original-width="2997" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bPIs7-rHUlbOS4mMiMOe72NHuRyfxCqAwLzw1qGV-cNlMZrfdLoI-vbDIXkgNdyzXhNAGcoF9lteuXf4F1QQxOXxw9JsdOKAf4fsG2g0NzAfWviUEeVRD9V-x12U6ZzLWl_iC1bUI4gLErGaCXBI9ZX3BEs815BCTY9Yd0ZSWOXTfIQKwS2uQbhK/w400-h300/20230112_135109.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And now onto the coaster! I'm really happy that Woollim included a random practical item in the fankit. This coaster is so pretty with the pastel blue, and then the pastel pink layered in. It's really intricate and brings together the 4th generation design so well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="2059" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDH6bcK9UcYSkLuIrArbcBwEZPxab6gYASC-IYq930jkjAy5oFnn4Tj4_jyMfj0dXIj56nxfyf9bJ6R0T9NMTdPN2PtV_b-Tj2mPHu47XQ27Y7KJKNhdmThT-D5NIoAEkUpc2GZDCY6gsStLINxmIEkCiK8DK6_5asol2ez3sgHo0NvD6xIwSIBIn/w400-h300/20230112_135129.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The coaster is thick too, to my surprise, and the bottom provides a nice grip onto the surface of a table, as it's made of silicone. The coaster is just over 3.5" in diameter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3859" data-original-width="2895" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBXTeAv6vR3mzGYvaxr7fPXZfn1ZbOMli_CnJ_LOThfUsb_T5zfolcHVHAqDEn94v4EXmwZYmEI87_IvBjxdCmyGE0bIZI_m5FRvHU9v7ECIs8L0oE2sU_AuVfDoJXnW8M_8l9BshAb5F6qPQjCBC1HFWZxqZHOMQorThl5kgi_vHnx6rWEsxMKNN-/w300-h400/20230112_135314.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the coaster on display; the W Ground glass mug fits perfectly on it!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3594" data-original-width="2675" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib4S1OIzshENqAH3a-FiVdAOoqCxFedL5bnXXirzlCXwASgv24Zjeh41OGK3vBWWLTWrUXAHUNVeGi7SDOxMtjS64uN1bgKzMO-jmx8hAzMn5XcAcF5IcDrI7ShpOVSSeLv78nXb7T3x_fRN4tCtGYpsEZldTEhPY_LlnjB2ayFe4ZaPd4zbV1Im5d/w298-h400/20230112_135404.jpg" width="298" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And lastly, the booklet! The front cover is so gorgeous with a smiley family photo of OT9. The covers have a matte finish and the booklet is slightly smaller than 6.7" by 8.3". The booklet is a bit flimsy but the photos are perfection!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3632" data-original-width="2724" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwCp3evCTU9G7ONAl5w05J51YWQgmKyfY5yLmUfgP9PZ_fH8BzC_531GE4QxdM5K3fRWNbB-S5CK6dBZlfb3WElXTtcvl5ezlyPIng43PpA7M1zPyYA3OxZ69QLYk0rNjl6Gn8tnIWv-z4y-TzPUPxBODeaaZuUVg2RvnZdGNpBhg0B82gublymHcA/w300-h400/20230112_135421.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The back cover has an aesthetic image, along with the new Goldenness logo in the center and the 10 members' names printed at the top and bottom. I'm so glad they do list out all the members names so that Daeyeol is still present!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2746" data-original-width="3661" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG7vZVlM4JBZd5cCC1-3mtkLzbpuLvsFb6ccUY7B5oa4H8T2bq7IsL68jZBT3P0xceqexxtpwyo3t_cMamc0-wUT-Mal-t75VjYZwJ1TN9T9akVNr6fgjFYLpvz_zbOBrPGpsMJLKotAmiG_AwkQXCZmywbXJZafdb8RX8wyuxfBblHwZkG88iisRD/w400-h300/20230112_135502.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This booklet contains 24 pages, including both covers. The booklet starts off and ends with these 2 blankish pages. If only they added more photos of Golcha instead...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2565" data-original-width="3420" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-f69Yl6gGjw45BoKnQuqso3mayFducUQ_ZIo05d_vYbK-Zq4PlD8Sm7MREvB4Wti_2Klzf-Nwo-cQ5SkahjkdOMEi40O-cTb6Mdjx78svKYsj3islguR4uAGmt7QZQo5CrL6dd83vYz9xxomGt2fNdOMJPZ6jRvf6lwZCCPxyU4g0TMjAetUMG6f/w400-h300/20230112_135509.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The booklet starts off with a gorgeous 2-page spread of Y!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2682" data-original-width="3529" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJGaQ4VD7ccmuvK2f4712UVQDsWdrDQ9ppPXyxU266mW3P508A1OAA30_zoiwt3QGAoH1EvB9PDlXYS0UeAQH5yGrfExeOCfYaX2H2BjXW3ITbojQLfZc1zbs9XC6UTagV8eg7VvOxDPEdVeLOy2k8nTiFm18qgL49z4Bnhn8YYH7Yp_PJSq0oy4Y/w400-h304/20230112_135517.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is 1 individual photo and page per member (other than Y). I love how all these individual photos maximize the space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2680" data-original-width="3574" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1_qUq8VBzUEacOfCwgIHuYdyOz23XZcgHXQZPPYgl51ZTg7qy8xB6RmSjqfa6QkaUJjE18s3MaR_AgB02sEQIlPQVolRacVsHisfbj20oyDsqHGtCvx2qjbHnJRlrPzJciOEI8zSOtl8By-88UrZgQb9Wg72fuqEaZkNZOpdT_TkO5NPRcEf9Jau/w400-h300/20230112_135527.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is a small photo of the first 4 members. I love how this group photo looks so impromptu!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2744" data-original-width="3658" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdDBWx5jaRUwIZahPBuE87mbv-dTksp-61dWcH6GtIcxFR4i_hjpAFmtACuIGRg8smCQK_eJsz9ho64Sh29WOUlg-6NJEJBtePNBu84_ivQjvlMM_tZjLjs-kdhw-n3lOrrpl0wLyiML2eMV1_4stDtvDU1uxsVe01Fg-MFIlGFQRYhhnXoMObv0f/w400-h300/20230112_135539.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And then a 2-page spread containing another group photo. I absolutely love this; it really looks like a family photo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3613" data-original-width="2673" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7T7QsjamzcEL5p9gf_wuMZbwTtZhDN6vM4QcD9k-ga13JV8B-ucSJ4BXoYMBVHPsMZXBDo13ay1rnl4ycO_B9kYaLsAQx4GH6MqduxBBjVBcut-LEar5oEHi5u0XE2UZNuwGNAo1il3IsGa4Zk4xDKlHVyCh1SL0f1yTDJvuSXsheBp0qUQZRMp9V/w296-h400/20230112_135552.jpg" width="296" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The middle of the booklet contains another adorable family portrait. At first I was disappointed that this was a booklet instead of a thicker photobook like in the 2nd and 3rd generation kits, but now I appreciate the booklet style so that we can have beautiful 2-page spreads without any detail being lost in the binding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2823" data-original-width="3764" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zuxuWFlI7jxOmuX63A4ya_IxAa0bZlvRsrMSoBUUw4uZIez7aJWkmO0E4igQpS7JViBE9YK1lXVwZ-n0qCPlQpxfKviBB0PXB6XJ6NUE56wnmdtxyVYjJD3Kw95TbVfbn73Hvk4iFlgBN1YbscC0i2QyaDIR2WGAr1J6licMON6T7n9x0pyJbphf/w400-h300/20230112_135618.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The second half of the booklet contains photos from the remaining 5 members. This is such a pretty group photo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2849" data-original-width="3799" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfd2qRkMXXCDtwkFWmeVor1gKhcRE6M46o64o1SeuRxxZWY0b-uix4Ubu0aaoP-eHvq9tKT2BbloK4Oxc53wgbVQnpDthH23RkfBlECYe7RV6IDwF2T2P_DOrJkG-5AvOljQEv0NFsyfNiCS_2-XOGVzUK3HqXrkzXqVb836vSRQN2vO6js7eWnqGK/w400-h300/20230112_135635.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is another really adorable family photo. It would be so pretty to enlarge all of these group photos and hang them up...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2858" data-original-width="3811" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwjmNofwxVwghmKgIlQsjdnpVZi_L3yaXjDVx7ueaN2_ir2xmy46bahcIkaPGv0g5rDKhx3UZXMmCTgD-gnQ0FIOQzt5F0gdgA6DyoGNzXORVolfRQc_a__j3AjhjJTXn_KnwlEcGvsHyiVYkT5rYikbz2kVrsKS-s1Uz0Ff0jY_4dUn8dEWdNFh1/w400-h300/20230112_135649.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The mix of outdoor/backyard shots and indoor/window shots is really beautiful; I love all the natural sunlight that just makes the boys look so radiating.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2907" data-original-width="3876" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisTSU4CdpeP3-XKtQFhQOLrTKjC0cjmLhHL9bmMZYKgzO9WHrPTZ5uzlp6-t0b_mdtwBKtFb_xmxaprUbqvOIjs0KWvYQHquVRdqKlGlDIIr8KhR23830-ni-uO49kM7fz59FLQgWUHFxG85DS6onRS0p8gCLW-YLIvM7KBr1mQanJsErs7YoKo9os/w400-h300/20230112_135718.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've been trying really hard not to bring any bias talk into this post, but I really can't help it...they really ended the photobook with such perfection 🥰</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3440" data-original-width="2581" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LumYgotP7_OBkIXxjaUtac5FLweG50zbn0UzVqJ423xG2F1kECWTZxSD41WUBrka037D3Sre9ggKeWUr3EnRFtUSrOkxMF___zPGQ3k2YPhjA7OEiJhwhog4Uu7sRPIUAWz7D0wehfR8t-_-XopSyS3bjHn-_8lsdcuvagPlMnMkyIFH67osoZEq/w300-h400/20230112_225634.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I especially love how the packaging of Golden Child's fankits has really upgraded. It arrived in almost perfect condition, and this is the first time it includes an outbox worthy for display, which is convenient in storing the booklet. I put the 4th generation outbox next to the 2nd generation and 3rd generation photobooks; it's nice how the pop of color brings a bit of life to this shelf^^</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, I'm really happy with this membership kit. Golden Child is the first artist where I have consistently joined every generation, and it's fun seeing the evolution of the Goldenness logo and membership card. This generation's photoshoot is definitely my favorite so far as well because of how cozy and natural yet ethereal the boys look. And I love the combination of photos and practical items in this kit. As for actually making use of the membership card, I've been lucky to have used my 1st generation card for <i>Future And Past </i>ticketing, but my 2nd and 3rd generation cards were left untouched. We'll see about this time!</div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-41871101751791903122022-12-31T15:43:00.000-08:002022-12-31T15:43:26.010-08:00Golden Child: W GROUND Pop-Up Store Woollim Mall Merch Review (Part 1 of 3 - W GROUND MD and Premium Picture Frames)<div style="text-align: justify;">This past summer, Woollim opened up their pop-up store W GROUND, featuring original Woollim Mall merchandise along with exclusive W GROUND merchandise. I blogged about ordering my W GROUND merchandise <a href="http://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/12/ordering-my-golden-child-w-ground-pop.html">here</a>, and I'll break down my unboxing of these items into 3 parts, with this blog post containing the following Golden Child merchandise:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>TRADING CARD (RANDOM 5EA)</li><li>GLASS CUP</li><li>PHOTOBINDER INDEX</li><li>ACRYLIC KEYRING & PHOTOCARD SET</li><li>MASKING TAPE</li><li>Group Premium Picture Frame</li><li>Personal Premium Picture Frame</li></ul><div><b>TRADING CARD (RANDOM 5EA)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2652" data-original-width="3537" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGEtQK2WId4oT60dqcG5Mea0dDHZFdxrR3Tx2g_ICAKt6IP9jr4ceu2-w3cSX6yq7bSii07eEfeZpm8p78og5SvoD9UvkRFnubSHQQ3DwnETNdOxh7j_tbjiuxEa1A01Bq3VUmrYKAoPc8-RpvgwLzcTLcF_aCenS2zkSm0Ti2QWWIJje9yyYYyXS/w400-h300/20221115_153243.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Each trading card pack comes with 5 random photocards. The packaging is a sealed plastic sleeve with a label, and a slit towards the top for you to rip open.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2689" data-original-width="3585" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDHl9w4aGuwXndSwqB6LGRNNwgwLBxKqkbNi5PG2eiJlN7UAZaaAMkm9EKTy7wevV0TaEdEOy4b9IpxFGYuj5aBQHVq0cDm9JW6n4yNiBfcruGRH23Ei5hTShAPa-4ExTFCb8BJXfYNOB5slFFNLsY2A-6hlQJX_xzOfHSL_IKZ462mLz2ZvN3CKR/w400-h300/20221115_162126.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are a total of 5 photocards per member (excluding Daeyeol), with a total of 45 photocards. The photocards all have a glossy finish. The backsides all have the same design, with "W GROUND POP-UP" at the top, the original Golden Child logo in the center, and then that card's number (out of 45) at the bottom. I really like how they numbered them; it makes it much easier for organizing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2811" data-original-width="3748" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkwkzMtRX59DN2DT-BZ4NMUZ9BzAGBXPqdI2JBrDUxOA4_2Jc73DCxDLLuY0lNDkFU4siRfJPwzSxA1x49ayBPY1PCDMCY2uFIFbI7Oh_2h9Vh64b8d8lZ4N1mhDVDsw_vYRTDtawra99Np8MpZnsbN6yacy_raqxyTFfDbTZHKkCCJywlJU7nIXQt/w400-h300/20221115_162927.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are majority of the cards! They are all so soft and adorable and I cannot get over them! I think these are my absolute favorite Seungmin photocards ever because of just how soft he is, and Bomin's are all super cute too!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>GLASS CUP</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3576" data-original-width="2682" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIkbbueWrb1WLWlM9EG1cbkt7AB1JYWgeFkqz7ztM6pW8gHLzSmjxHGDHiodsX_aCXEfKzl4L23B_Kiyp-NPt4YISRn4nFzollWxnBZIFCe6nER5UVcx9M_tXa_O5DHxqkPFfBuTelvLesnbQ-bU0ewga1LOHG7Pfb-2AYbVA0pZS4zxoAiCx7n--8/w300-h400/20221116_151803.jpg" width="300" /></div>The glass cup comes packaged inside a cardboard box. Luckily the product sticker is stuck on the edge not where the flap opens, so I can preserve the sticker^^<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3479" data-original-width="2609" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHnf7aiJwc-py2D-9lIELGiUKNEuZUZOMx5LGe18k4eWbHMNQ2nrTBj7ssCbJubVHtHJELhea5DGV6-On6kVHLl5ScU7b9aKuKg653TJNr1FJcaHsYKjk7WbbwVwKRaeggbYDPVBvyJ2YYCOgvSzfBTr94XJLpJDHFwcbIt5zsFi1KCMBD_GLF5yVu/w300-h400/20221116_152338.jpg" width="300" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Opening up the flap reveals the cup inside. I was worried for the lack of protection, but luckily the cup came in one piece. Another thing to note is that when the artists visited W GROUND, they signed glass cups which were later on placed back into their boxes so those who purchases cups later on in the week onsite had a chance of getting a randomly signed cup.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3328" data-original-width="2496" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRvwoWjQMnjykCIlgzVFE_3iCNZcSjYMfvY8-0_6dyXICYdAY_6OLZjqcR7WP7IA3f570Ibtsf0f9kAPuZ5DYMeugaIJVukRipEVU1YBucpHXumqkckH_NqNiJfdh7BqxSVqHiC9jvTwgIx0HMgBBR-jPi1eJoiF4cC9EK5gkufOIHj-J79GxmRgu/w300-h400/20221221_093150.jpg" width="300" /></div>The glass cup has a handle and is really light to hold. The design is really cute, with what I assume is each member contributing a drawing into the overall design.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>PHOTOBINDER INDEX</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2829" data-original-width="3772" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGcjL8aw1DwMoxAP2uhZz8y8XIDnVy-OoNTK-3Z8_t_Zpp63O3WafPtUP8uuI89QnX51-IDWWeqAh6jGn_IsQHn4jqHfJ88k9rMZYSPTPii2zZXJsW88HJ-T7gt9t4vp8qMSYH_XtnC0DYxDIcRDwo2x0U7aQrmCNskoxN86BKfnq4VuGsAbndYpe/w400-h300/20221116_152804.jpg" width="400" /></div>The photobinder index is by member, with 9 versions total. It is packaged inside a resealable clear plastic bag with a piece of black cardstock. I love that this packaging has the original Golden Child logo displayed on the front.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2886" data-original-width="3848" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigyI87pw28lD3W5U8Uqhm17LeyRH48oxhb_Tz7MNmaN9vfKiKFxOzn4skNTw_AglCQhmFQ6RoGHHZyC47xfHIXxVLSrEEktCpXyFHye5rfij4sTmGXnNgNBBbbsEx8rboBKQtdU5MAUled-8CHylbCgRl25P1cQrjdUJi9PK58V-O-vQ3HIJ1QJEaw/w400-h300/20221116_152849.jpg" width="400" /></div>Here are how the backsides of the packaging look like, with the back listing the member and with the holographic Woollim authentication seal.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2856" data-original-width="3808" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-6hlIPCEwXaatZSGLX5eKlQMRylRrRBVScy5tO_8Cm3bxjtxZuxglBuaVVUEHclOOqKVSumUBAyjHqU8Fta3jcanoNtkeOoX6FSN8GjL71ZRwgic3iwsND5g3qdA4f62gx5hrKfADsS4eo77RxH3_N_7OFBPRgSWlt53VI_bCKCza_b-luuMLtSXb/w400-h300/20221116_153053.jpg" width="400" /></div>Each set also includes 3 9-pocket sheets that fit the usual 3-ring binder just like the photobinder index.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3756" data-original-width="2817" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xaI7UIZdIRQS_OC_YS3NyjSoS8hnrmT7eCHHLdq9UNsjeMn_qsm6ubWGcQE2_bk5e_p76DKbkGry1Dng6vu_OvP9LbKlz3X2qtqhR3varqxqza0M-NKuLy2pigxkh3pI_4UfbNGcSoM27bjCOTReMObQ17ospGutgJvh6RioB5lqEe_28Gku3kCn/w300-h400/20221116_153307.jpg" width="300" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photobinder index is made of thick plastic and is translucent, as you can see here you how I put Donghyun on top of my W GROUND poster.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3724" data-original-width="2793" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNar4B7o8-hcaM1GMXO5cbLATQa2WvtbB47bqpu_F5arPIQGTOdvzFdgxREBBgr48qvfLCSAxHwx3o-pTiDf3N1J5wvAAxfh961Iwi79HImFHMYMMk5pvzd0UuMl9HMoW1bNvt6hygbJCg2PQkeoIEmoeVlvLnkH0obD8bYyK-D5M_pkJ893cp-oM/w300-h400/20221116_153204.jpg" width="300" /></div>I like how you can still see the image clearly from the back as well.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3868" data-original-width="2854" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpe9YHZnn0SgG82QxMq6Hd3PCLraSKWVS0a5wmbkmAtm-WIap0g0vimgFsLmBQELlMUtReaggM8F52fo5JjyqmJFMvl0HZ-ngrJcMSTyR07bRccxUYHsXf2Zp1S6qk_JLJd2GMrastX6u6qgGiauUyDN38fBLJhBEaNFk699Hcw9SuA5cPR2kGpKc/w295-h400/20221218_111809.jpg" width="295" /></div>Here are all 9 versions! I love that Golden Child had various photoshoots specifically for W GROUND and their photobook. I am in love with this concept!<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3656" data-original-width="2742" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinG1DN2rglQ7e_W7MJ83C4aXfIvNfHrHWvUPWS1TbmuujO9zGV7wbN3MMYPkVB2JdGBeEi_ysYrTAuD-3xAixzv1rqRLIaBkXwARDeGk0TUjgw0jr_ATT2RkTj8-0j44hZ3jQtKsfud9jyiZbFZP4V4HiiB3gYpxJuKuqMUxNcpDrmNWTnnK41td2b/w300-h400/20221218_111958.jpg" width="300" /></div>Here are how the photobinder indexes look stacked in age order. I love that there are tabs on the right with the members' names.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2864" data-original-width="3818" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0RMu310565ysREPYhXVxP-IiOURi0uLih4rx9RoyDE1-N4ANfqaB4JaHTKeEkKky754kt_9iMyYOwS-6peysqpgE6h5SeFIXfi-VhJdjGXwR8AojSrLP6Uz33fIh7XAMgeAgVrkxIcVc6unmbEvTCNbmtVSi-telq-5Netm79iZ22QF3oBYrsV3C/w400-h300/20221218_120153.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm one who loves to preserve rather than use everything, and I was just planning on putting these into clear sleeves and then into a binder. Additionally I like keeping my photocards in sets rather than sorted by member, so I didn't see a need for these indexes. But when I saw that some of the holes were already removed in Tag's and Jibeom's indexes, and when I realized this would be the perfect way to organize my snapshot Polaroids, I knew I had to use them! So here are my photobinder indexes in good use^^</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>ACRYLIC KEYRING & PHOTOCARD SET</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="3733" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg9eiZuknEXQW4rnJinR4s5dfG8mWlv3MBJNMYIAv5qLbzZx3rbWzkDbZ5nIFtg5IVn-EBE7zxuLrv86uAItODGktp1zb6gAGIbPHc6abxR33YnvQF2Ly3IbgogTJTNxc4JUxDXVx3FlhqRtwGa1QSnH4Ki6pIq0vi49UYxpNa5WD0GKSEDf2J-FHF/w400-h300/20221116_094829.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The acrylic keyring and photocard set is by member, and comes packaged inside a clear resealable bag with a piece of black cardstock similar to the photobinder index. My Donghyun one arrived at a later date so that's why I'm blogging about his in parallel.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3227" data-original-width="2421" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohD6Fsf17pjJQah7BAHOZfVKHXQrl_O1l0r4etKmlZ7qFuS-o6sSGx2vCItY8koga6jL_W7Kd9XmYFK57D6ap1mqwiaMoQKdBq0nhs_qq1RM3VldscIgZHsZpBxBg-HnciODk6keX9O8hxU9r-BL5X3i_uTyjX1mYz6JHJo1tcO_sOM0KK0KWxRxS/w300-h400/20221221_092813.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is Donghyun's! The photocard is inside its own clear resealable bag, faced down, with the keyring on top and then packaged inside the larger resealable bag.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2856" data-original-width="3808" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPB7gIZFGbeFdigDQ9lmYsj6AKRlx9BlY738PGT75AQTO7eOgKImH1VnRhd928BgH9u0gcH1wNSb9pg-KDBMVy2OB0GrxXZE3czLZROZD-0K07BnOeYm_ITkoZkFneJnaa5fmjPr1T2Q1SUlsVI5ojZhtPPZ_vAXY-E4atL-JJnLPSa_zuOEyTian/w400-h300/20221116_094852.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is how the backside looks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3483" data-original-width="2663" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqUyHhyPMWdrKplAz88JqoG_c5mhvukFi8P9l1J_8PYCiV0wWRGcWWzdSn6jTgsCFi2mqx4pmCyz-syVYoaPqRakytYbKieiqMj65CXASVYbZFbgpsNXr0a79TvkPfxcesoE7_NsHZOmFYqYN9nVKUzd5_TRcxCC89-gaZz8gzcMGekFpf6YvoFso7/w306-h400/20221221_092829.jpg" width="306" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here is a closer look at Donghyun's. The keyring clasp is attached to the cardstock. The bottom of the cardstock lists the member and includes the holographic Woollim authentication seal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3250" data-original-width="2437" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYRPEOjU0p0fRlf6tca61jxm2u5i2LFE52wQlfroVad5k58JzMu9_bzpn6BDAhJ8W6qknW7VUddVAqCEkAQoTQzzSNg7Rae-AuVbhF3BkWFDMm6UDPpuV2tH952YsR2CdoBPaI9OkhiUTreZi-MjEBsj04_a9o5xmYyFb3F_pPtyJP4CwjCQsqwSk8/w300-h400/20221116_150729.jpg" width="300" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I'll use Seungmin's as my example because it's just so adorable^^ Removing the exterior resealable bag, you can see the keyring clasp is attached to the top of the cardstock, with the photocard directly underneath the keyring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3283" data-original-width="2471" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRlCITQPLG-1MJdMF2UxwbJHxr0LJF2elCKXlcxUvpzjHFvx5_7nbXde531BruBo1Z571vDYm7e0z98GL3JgX_cRGo9d7Ia0nXzx0HAXqm0UBCMbca0LxBcJRYFfifhoJ6LOzGXFt8TUaKFDsnO2b9xdOKMBw2GzNXfJFE0gyh0u59c0P1_uQEsDPU/w301-h400/20221221_113423.jpg" width="301" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here is a closeup of the keyring. The clasp and chain are metal, and attached to that is a black plastic charm with Golden Child's original logo on one side, along with the acrylic charm that the member designed. I really like how Seungmin designed a sports jersey, paying homage to their ongoing youthful and bright concepts.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3411" data-original-width="2558" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3nDBhsZAzLW_aKGrLRYjlel6Egxo56RHG8_IJY7odueBbiCciyLhymWFS8mAme5kYqCbecZvEeyWsadUfX537LElOKKOLDIpPnXRQxAbZplxP7KbVA0j0clWdr536bIxSkPBhF6s6nlAfra51JFUbxRlA5MCracD5-OV5K2SQIIsd1xsdMdIKfuP/w300-h400/20221221_113437.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Flipping the charms over, the backside of the black plastic charm has the member's name in his handwriting, and since the acrylic charm is transparent, all the designs can be viewed properly from either side except for Seungmin's.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3503" data-original-width="2627" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7NEi5U9B35Fh_SBrvJsoC3lgScRe7FE96eyegub7hDKskFdw6ohu1rmvAFFI4YrX2qgGcI3BfjIug8uD9-28f9X7lqgmx7iEWQuE_4fr-3IVPEuzYi4MeGMyr4PCSs1YoSg7anU5_KicTFyMUYvn_xscedf9rt0DJRZVLDv5srNyC_OynoixM5Ga/w300-h400/20221116_151414.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the members' keyrings and photocards! All of the keyrings are really adorable, and similar to the trading cards, I love how these photocards are also super soft. These photocards also have a glossy finish.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2092" data-original-width="2789" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yczbJqpYG9fSJcnAy7pjDLXIooYKqjTBR_nRCj5RSLAKh_cU_V3hn79y4O2DAAQAzYxlsDUR7xhTyGOYZ1zRTGIiIuuRMe-3v6hiIOFT7Rs9fpWa-6HiawBxJ-_aXnOGctk1tkVsdgXaO6eLe4YDD0xSRFo7sNHQndXvlUOovCK9iwsxZSELdtt4/w400-h300/20221221_092934.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Donghyun's keyring is so cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2740" data-original-width="3571" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulwPO0OTR1P98e8ROWJiFjkPH4T6C7Jata4hKM0Yy5efK6QKhbh8znHHQ7XrFXU5v9jlq7z07a1ooz6sqpWowQTa2NYlgSKOQn97BUWe7Nr420tsbc4AH2cCIcAyLAFr5rzijpVC1DV3kO7OyGPx04aCv8RblU34dHIp3G5C_DBMMTpciwdakklnp/w400-h308/20221116_151506.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backsides of the photocards have a similar design to the trading cards, with "W GROUND POP-UP" printed on top, but this time with the original Golden Child logo at the bottom, and then the member's printed handwritten message and name in the center.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2127" data-original-width="2834" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj853RET1oeDTO6uj_aG3OSg4RBQmRDm2ATeuwFQOIJMIR9-VnElKmtpmmJqyfNq03dh6jVl5Yq5DLHoECtRQ_hcX4nvyzMwVIo0xu_cCfINCF0zvDB_YQZBC4CQAMfXxvsg1GddqfNWfP6kfO1aVbsHdBkJNikumKVGYKgl3-GjRiiMSCyLXC3Yu9S/w400-h300/20221221_092958.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here is a closeup of Donghyun's. Overall, these keyrings are one of my absolutely favorite types of merchandise Woollim has released. I love that the members designed them, and that these are super easy to bring out in public without being too in-your-face.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>MASKING TAPE</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2293" data-original-width="3057" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj69LDdWOn2KoZgWeg2XIpwI4o3qktkVmjsXYGA7aTozFXMF2_frzamZEKi_IWDL98rcqBf9Pl0hOpcLkrez-puuwDKsxzYU-tPSEXGnkYHmLBg0JFDI3HUXKiFks4kXwtk5OGo19ZRkk4AKwYLVidSSf_-BPmSyZy90pavNRAQG6Nmw9OPtP_SsEvh/w400-h300/20221116_151553.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The masking tape comes in a plastic box with the product sticker on the bottom. I purposely bought 2; 1 to preserve and 1 to use, but honestly I don't have the heart to use it, so this will probably be my worst review for lack of content >.<</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="2084" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhngbE8N9fpbmSL5TO7jGbj7mVWuixwDdLwozQKwqh9zcssRoIZR-hvQhS_-yoVOn_w6CstQ3K9QCmrc8nSFoHoyv_zy0DewsgSPr2Qte5TFpiNhsosOFE4TvM7wPaq7vXU5XJwnJ5P6SYE05kbVkYFNzPwa_C-gHay5QIL1RCihHEp9f876clfpWc6/w306-h400/20221116_151657.jpg" width="306" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tape comes in a roll, and there are 10 designs, starting with the original Golden Child logo in blue, followed by an image of each member in age order from the same shoot as the photobinder index. The design is so cute how each image looks like a stamp.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Premium Picture Frame</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3528" data-original-width="2688" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVeqs5K8kxnEJh5G0mK6MdqPhhWpMQ3QJ-u2wlrJM6xpWq9UBYHpQyz96aCiZPBbk35fEnsLIs9XpDPrHySm-sbMBRE5r9d8dzF9u6aZFdsop-ks_rVlsEvtQCPRSEdd2QGXmZowzu1HMdC2rAMtSmqUPm4H2saFNf3iwv0aW_H0UTqcQirXyM3kt0/w305-h400/20221220_104347.jpg" width="305" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The premium picture frames are were all via preorder in person at the W Ground Pop-Up Store, and then later signed to be shipped domestically within Korea. Here are how all 9 individual frames look, along with the OT9 group one! I am absolutely in LOVE with this photoshoot, and I can't express how happy I am that Golcha had a fresh photoshoot just for the W GROUND merch. These look like family portraits! And it's interesting seeing Tag's old signature in the individual picture, but his new signature in the group picture. He signed using both styles during the Grand America Tour; when he had more room, he'd sign his old way.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had ordered Eunbi's premium picture frame from her <i>Color </i>MD before, which was delivered straight to my home rather than needing a Korean proxy, and had no issues with the packaging or condition of the product. But unfortunately for my Golden Child ones, there were quite a few variation of damages...as a note, I'm not complaining about any of this, I just feel it's good to call out potential issues others may see on theirs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3291" data-original-width="2549" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCY6g8ShWPFSGXO1mq8xXwwtpcf6q0Kpj1zTkzbb7vRYqbJ2_V-y2r1jlVrk1V8NT0zro3BjV-WyD5RYBvVCcVdiSEGakrg2VIWJMvGgceyyiyw_VIIg3OY6HrFnR41dxtRm-XuV7oASpI40CNHsxFC-m2rGZiAmgwB79UJGHLe0PIarVEi8vq2zk/w310-h400/20221220_104427.jpg" width="310" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My Y frame had a clear wrap attached to the frame, but the corner was completely ripped. I would just completely remove the wrap, but the autograph appears to be on top of this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3678" data-original-width="2784" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsRHzcK27h75NYlcxrJiiFB1E_yW_GdV7dqpVH1L1gEdt1_S_HTMZaLOgfWw2LyRMCiM6uP5BeVuYjUX0ZkpqWelkndzCH0yNNb54MVDY5wjBWLQv852aAw6rYTYUR_PDXs5t9KjUDIlhP6xeGDIwwnkBdxyZqxevvrTNrOrMsGJ_ownB198M8y2_/w303-h400/20221220_104442.jpg" width="303" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">My Jaehyun autograph seems to be coming off; I'm unsure if this was when it was signed, or if the ink came off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3659" data-original-width="2741" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJV3spCg0j5LOTgkPsSrPGMWPMvSmLA6t1JAA-B1r7-yBenBTh_GSjWykXzDEUPsltSWMSiaEYpOmWwGqAkdxp2DGy7zbSAFMGYEOBzQbzPo88YcUTdcGjZkvWwKs2B0scq_L4PgE-3fRkUcfdFb_M-WH5urgWF5D9GnZkjYlPuKtUEIM9CD5y3go/w300-h400/20221222_012054.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's hard to see, but the side of my Jaehyun one looks like it was chaffed on something.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3020" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNksiDBDC9DOqjFRzvFq7FHSNMe5WdhzYFh6qH3NvFoKFJrVOLUZWcP63fSdoZhlk2qWFj3xKELv6NQk0aj1PAu-QV6z00h__h2_c3WhUFFX6i9FfHiaxmt7Ppap4pntk0kUayY0iDwJJTjTsLILrTUfAqFJYEBt53tlhUqG0Kbx2q4ttiDD2FQcO7/w400-h300/20221220_104458.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For my Donghyun one, the top right in this photo, the corner was bent inward.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrv8vju0g0zKcB_ibiW52mO_uqyhsVH8QvS5rKemJul3RJQ03_5r8Y43o7qlzJycDX4eQE8siTZfMot2ymqBzXL2njlvvU894zbZhZgQzsrfVI322QAQrPhaurC1sv0SZ7tr1MAjj6pW_jhkHfNyH1T2MZ585i0eP3iD_nHwz2QT4l0bc7q6sy8oHY/w300-h400/20221220_104513.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As for my Joochan one, it had the opposite issue of my Y one. Here, there was just a piece of clear wrap at the corner, but I could remove it to reveal the actual picture frame.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3031" data-original-width="2272" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilOe3v7BvBqyg7KouHuV1ftN_xaySUoZUtY-BY9eAevBuRoBLHmliorNIZ9YyqDswobBim3aB1-hJaCiY8GJbJlah-pjeVfWWSCvs7w1zUTSNSY00qiPAUbl5D9Mi45qQ6DzYAcJShpqEvu7p2IhsD4tMBwAmqVUT656AmwZeZcAUtgn656f-SCrQB/w300-h400/20221220_104702.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And for the group frame, there was a scratch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMsBbGHyXJApv0xOeZnTZPCI0N7z7zCW0i20GWIDZBoc465tQl3FvGWtzccOyXSmBAsNYUrZTb63Py6MOlWJtxcY2ZkpKvjDelXls-gIWPNjZE_tFtuCQpFlnEdem4bLOjGGYND226CFrzvuk53Lkx4Wy1V9_QEEEE7srUkOseY8NnCWZHssbJiE1Q/w400-h300/20221220_104735.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As well as smear marks. And you can't see it here, but there are also clear drag marks all across the picture (perhaps if you drag bubblewrap across the surface harshly).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2920" data-original-width="3893" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5O0PzflJfMyY1uUxtv1v35GZuVIv_wz8iqIKNJPzv_MSWM0T9XOKilQvkh4IvjtfEsVQ1oKuejfMHLKbT2xipirra2CaDlNIHqtNsA5RkSAwIEb492cJhmJM4rPDG1fytrxvb78hifJ5rwBJI68IwmDN25uEsHI673XWkKLKgCHKMZdu_vZXVjB9/w400-h300/20221221_092640.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Moving on from the defects...here are how the backs of the frames look. The styling is slightly different from Eunbi's <i>Color </i>premium picture photo, but you can refer to that product page <a href="https://en.woollimmall.com/product/kwon-eun-bi-color-premium-picture-frame-autograph-message/223/category/96/display/1/">here</a> for reference as the W GROUND premium picture frames don't have an online product page. I'm honestly not sure how to hang these up, but I just lean them against the wall rather than hanging them on the wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3584" data-original-width="2686" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRmyD59lIDxzeLrJkXIH3CfF8Qvje25irY3xb6l4nH13Ae2SSV2GK4Euk1EahLjHgjI2feuzGx6DOpFhaKl4rakQo6KQRlUGnke9DSJ7xSgOV1cTr6x-MVJF6vLjaaPvSZ58MMRWKqfg0txf1Y8JSoQIarc4CV-V_YXJeOUCcbTPhqx-nHvZ3QTQHY/w300-h400/20221221_094126.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the most part, these are made of metal with plastic corners in the back where the mount part sticks out, but the picture part feels like Plexiglas. Here you can get an idea of the depth of these frames.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2950" data-original-width="3938" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiRl7hh9tG8HQQfhtzZfkTtuciNCQUyiaelQnG8GL4OXCjUvG8h_I7-dwvT5mafvJ9RZHvvwgAdLH0bDU1dML9QQVHXreUcLKMU9eWqrnxgcqq5GU3Htk_Bi9Ubol7Z1ecGarwPBs4e2ZnNURlNYD8WfaZFY5n0yTDuNedbChlEla081xe-lLfUKhl/w400-h300/20221223_135312.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The individual frames are under 11.75" by 17.75", while the group frame is under 19.7" by 15.75". The depth is under an inch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2976" data-original-width="3968" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnuSxsDeAXSZz7xX_HHy4aHdTydQsT0jyNVYWxcOVqXnT85dXoyxRgB_ztBFRVvdf1lE9d9cwpuDraW_RvlwQ9Tsv5-7mImT0SL8F_vo47LjY4zk388wSDivanx-IQi2wPr5T4zVItW1DAjft7q-UUCSDk581X3a7_quH-TBpA2lxb-fE3n6rns6h/w400-h300/20221221_113312.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I didn't think I'd actually have room to display all the picture frames, but I'm so happy I made it work! And I'm so happy to have talked myself into getting all of them. And once they're up, I really don't notice the flaws at all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2149" data-original-width="4005" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsXU89HWkXXSQk3LfCjWmJGGZ5jazjeqIQVtmL8Pi6ZgmVsdCwH244ufaQu3aE6HHYeSw--smfiMSarB3l4ekyPU6nMggrMckhg6Dqdr9hBN9DYhH6Mg6ZZrvXeXR2bhKkbKRD-25ZhBxjmPr02AGs2JQS_f8PbrBan6B1m_pBBY5a4NMpsQNahm7V/w400-h215/20221221_135145.jpg" width="400" /></div>I fit hyung line and the OT9 group at my desk~<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, I'm so happy with all the W GROUND merchandise! I like that they're different from MD Woollim had released in the past, and how some of the products incorporate the artists' own drawings. My favorite items are definitely the keyrings and premium picture frames!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Up next I'll blog about the Golden Child photobook and original Woollim Mall MD. And with that, this is my wrap-up of 2022 and can't wait to see what 2023 has in store!</div></div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-33598198410960653232022-12-19T22:05:00.000-08:002022-12-19T22:05:12.016-08:00Ordering My Golden Child W GROUND Pop-Up Store Woollim Mall Merch<div style="text-align: justify;">To celebrate Woollim's 20th anniversary, Woollim Mall (powered by Everline) opened up pop-up store W GROUND from September 17th, 2022 through September 25th, 2022. This store sold new merchandise for current artists Nam Woohyun, Lee Sujeong, Golden Child, Rocket Punch, Drippin, and Kwon Eunbi and held special events such as gacha machines, fansigns, and video calls.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The merchandise and corresponding events were exclusive to the pop-up store, until September 25th at 9PM KST (30 minutes after the application period closed) Woollim announced that Golden Child's photobook and Drippin's behind book would be open for online preorders that would also qualify for their associated fansign and video call events. And then on September 28th, Woollim announced that online sales for the pop-up store goods would also be available starting on September 29th at 12PM KST until goods are sold out.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I checked Woollim Mall at 12:05PM KST on September 29th, and all pop-up store items were listed. For the photobinder index, Y's was already sold out. As many products were already sold out at the pop-up store but could be preordered to be shipped at a later day, I thought more items would be sold out during the beginning of online sales, but perhaps they did produce more goods in anticipation of online sales. I checked again on November 16th KST, and Bomin's keyring is also sold out, along with the masking tape and trading card packs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm really truly grateful to my friend for enduring so much to get me everything I had requested. I cannot express how much this means to me, and just how happy I am with all these items and knowing that my collection now includes pop-up store goods (I don't have any NIT Shop merch >.<).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As much as I identify being a Woollim stan (for their artists and always releasing quality music!), ever since the announcement of Golden Child's US tour, I've shifted my focus solely on Golden Child. They definitely make me exponentially happier and with the amount of merch being released now in comparison to during debut, I know I need to budget and prioritize (not to mention how all of this happened prior to the announcement of Golden Child's second tour...)...so anyways, my future unboxing review will be only for Golden Child's merchandise from W Ground!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Golden Child W GROUND Pop-Up Store Official MD:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Offline Goods:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>2022 GOLDEN CHILD 1ST PHOTOBOOK 'THE'</li><li>TRADING CARD (RANDOM 5EA)</li><li>GLASS CUP</li><li>PHOTOBINDER INDEX (SELECTIVE PURCHASE BY MEMBER)</li><li>ACRYLIC KEYRING & PHOTOCARD SET (SELECTIVE PURCHASE BY MEMBER)</li><li>MASKING TAPE</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While my friend was able to get majority of the items at the pop-up store, she did have to order the Donghyun keyring for me, which arrived at my Korean address on October 12th KST.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pre-Order:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">These premium pictures are truly exclusive to the pop-up store, though they were only for preorders to be shipped in the future.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Group Premium Picture Frame</li><li>Personal Premium Picture Frame (selective purchase by member)</li></ul><div>People started receiving their individual member frames on November 24th. I received my individual member frames at my Korean address on November 25th KST, and the group frames on November 30th KST.</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Original Woollim Mall Goods:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Along with the exclusive pop-up store merchandise, the physical pop-up store also carried the below items that were released during Woollim Mall's launch but still haven't sold out (though I believe the light stick was added for online purchase in June 2021 in line with Goldenness 3rd generation recruitment).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>GOLDEN CHILD OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK</li><li>GOLDEN CHILD CAP</li><li>GOLDEN CHILD LIGHT STICK POUCH</li><li>GOLDEN CHILD ECOBAG</li><li>GOLDEN CHILD CINEMA KIT</li><li>GOLDEN CHILD PHOTO SET</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>My Goods:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3884" data-original-width="2913" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioqpm8RwO2NrxjxtQFDESsIJ71R8g0xHXwCfgif2OP0R52KGRQwD3_3-WzEHPBis-nSokwBrS4tnHkfA4sJpGMa0Q2DXxclmJPA5-ks5jAaSD2IKXrsF8K5NTuWCqiLnH6mPcM4I8reyl7L3SwR51gzjx1s8Sfu3NDPdsCdVb9ZJhwoNjTmQkrgyXC/w300-h400/20221115_153023.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is everything my friend was able to get for me at the pop-up store! I can't express how happy I am to have all of this! (As for the Donghyun keyring, it arrived much later so it's not pictured here). From the original Woollim Mall goods, I was able to get the hat, ecobag, and light stick pouch, which were the 3 items I was missing. As for the W Ground merch, I was able to get everything, except for a full set of the trading cards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2855" data-original-width="3807" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDPd5x8eaQSyGXssiQ0p4LbLVNUCo78xHjt4KdTpSmthse01M0eBgfjylbfZlTJ4XJOGn_msmV7uDHLysf1Qio7hCOPsZyj7PHaGURCKHDIg-VpPDwDWT-ZezrGZIjQlpeNePVSN2YLcjUljMlQVnBbB4IZN3ZWInqtQRQNgO0DACULPzHdhhRLY4B/w400-h300/20221115_161743.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a closeup of the exclusive W Ground freebies: the shopping bag, the poster, and various artist pins from the gacha events.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3829" data-original-width="2870" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS6vbMAHgxZgIwCx3jjXFA3ZIyfUF1TiTKldTNdO9DvnBnMeTpqnkGq35NwhM5IazM41QioytQ_--bSVM-4Ls3Y2k77ckSchYWcDnkQjDTZCe3vQLIaSYwWjn5nlwAZqhTupMYzDOjkHozSG40Tp7QTkzhKpTZ0OqSW-KnoTkKNoLbwBfRMnorfP84/w300-h400/20221219_163312.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And here are the premium picture frames! I'm so happy to have gotten all 10, especially when Golden Child had a new photoshoot just for W Ground as opposed to using extra photos from their most recent comeback like the other artists.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'll blog about all these goods in my upcoming posts!</div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-49025233580656096972022-12-18T15:36:00.001-08:002022-12-18T15:36:33.631-08:00Golden Child Meet & Live Grand America Tour: Ticketing<div style="text-align: justify;">I didn't think the time would come <i>this </i>soon...Golden Child is coming back to the US on tour! On October 5th, 2022, Studio PAV tweeted that Golden Child will hold a "Meet & Live Grand America Tour" in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, From November 24th through December 11th.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This entire year has felt like such a dream. I honestly thought that all my best days as a Goldenness (and kpop fan in general) were behind me once quarantine life began, but 2022 proved me wrong with 2 video calls with Jaehyun and Golden Child's first US tour from June to July. And here we are again ending the year with Golden Child^^</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've been too drained to make a post for each stop, but I'll have this post containing the logistics of the tour, and I have my Twitter thread of my tour experience <a href="https://twitter.com/_maceyw_/status/1596982866885632000">here</a>. I blogged more about the ticketing process from the first tour <a href="http://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/07/golden-child-meet-live-tour-in-usa.html">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Timeline (all announcements are based on their Twitter unless otherwise stated):</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>October 5th 1PM PT: Studio PAV announced Golden Child's Meet & Live Grand America Tour in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil from November 24th through December 11th</li><li>October 13h 7:08AM PT: Studio PAV announced Golden Child's dates and cities (9 stops) and that Bomin won't be attending </li><li>October 19th 5:13PM PT: Studio PAV announced venues and that ticketing will begin on Friday the 21st at 2PM ET (literally under 2 days' notice)</li><li>October 20th 4:16PM PT: This was a complete mess, with PAV tweeting and deleting the ticket tiers and prices three times, with no difference in information. This tweet also stated that only VVIP will be on sale tomorrow, and for early access members to check their emails, and that Snapshot Tickets are not going on sale tomorrow but to stay tuned for more info. The way they worded the early access and snapshots are so vague.</li><li>October 20th 2:34PM, 2:37PM, 4:05PM PT: PAV sent 3 emails about early access; the first stating that ticket sales would be on the 21st at 2PM venue's local time, the second stating the corrected time of 12PM venue's local time, and the third stating the corrected time of 12PM ET</li><li>October 21st: PAV clarified that 2PM ET is general VVIP sales, and 12PM ET is early access VVIP sales. Within 9 minutes Houston sold out during early access, but more were released during general sales</li><li>October 22nd: PAV reposted on IG Stories stating Mexico ticket sales</li><li>Oct: first 2 MX cities went on sale but with lack of promo from PAV or really KP Entertainment (Mexico promoter)</li><li>October 25th: Added MX City links to kpoptickets.com </li><li>October 25th 7:52AM PT: PAV tweeted that remaining Canada and US tiers will be on sale on October 28th at 2PM ET</li><li>October 27th 2:01PM PT: PAV tweeted that all other tiers go on sale tomorrow (October 28th) at 2PM ET for Jersey City, Toronto, Houston, and Orlando</li><li>October 27th: Found PR ticketing page with ticket sales for October 28th 2PM ET</li><li>October 28th at 7:49AM PT: PAV tweeted that all San Juan benefit packages and concert admission tickets go on sale today at 2PM ET</li><li>October 28th at 11AM PT: PAV tweeted that all ticket tiers for all 9 stops are on sale</li><li>November 3rd at 7:36AM PT: PAV tweeted snapshot info where sales will begin on the following day at 2PM ET, only standard size is available for $40 USD at all stops, and that tickets are limited to ticket holders where one person can buy at most 10 tickets per member per city, along with the snapshot poses available</li><li>November 4th at 7:27AM PT: PAV tweeted that snapshot prices have dropped to $30 USD for Brazil, Mexico, and Puerto Rico (for LATAM Fan Appreciation Price), and that there is a limit of 60 tickets per member per city</li><li>November 4th at 11AM PT: Snapshot ticketing opened. Houston sold out within minutes, followed by Jersey City, and later on Orlando. As of 12 hours later, Toronto has Donghyun left, and Puerto Rico and Mexico City have several members sold out. On November 8th, Toronto fully sold out. On November 11th, Puerto Rico fully sold out. Prices including fees per snapshot ticket are $42.99 USD for Continental US and Canada stops, $36.34 USD for Puerto Rico, and $32.99 USD for Brazil and Mexico.</li><li>November 4th at 11:13AM PT: PAV tweeted that snapshot ticket sales are now live</li><li>November 4th at 12:52PM PT: PAV tweeted that snapshot tickets have sold out in Houston, Jersey City, and Orlando, and that San Juan and Toronto are close to selling out, with a callout that no additional tickets will be added</li><li>November 4th at 3:03PM PT: PAV tweeted that snapshot tickets can't be resold, and that tickets being picked up need ticket information to match their records, and those who do attempt resale will result in account closure and forfeited tickets. PAV also made a similar post on Facebook for concert ticket sales a few weeks back</li><li>November 11th at 1:43PM PT: PAV tweeted concert schedules (after first posting and deleting incorrect schedules that listed group photo and hi touch benefits) and instructions for lining up for each concert</li></ul><div><b>Early Access Concert Ticketing:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Surely many more people have early access after Golden Child's first tour, so I figured competition would be tougher. To make matters worse, ticketing for all stops dropped at the same exact time, rather than by local venue time. The Brazil, Puerto Rico, and 3 Mexico stops didn't offer the No Line rule, therefore it wasn't pressing to buy VVIP for those in a timely manner.</div><div><br /></div><div>Together with my concert buddies, I was able to score the following queue numbers:</div><div><ul><li>Jersey City: 5</li><li>Toronto: 11</li><li>Houston: 12</li><li>Orlando: 2</li></ul><div><b>Snapshot Ticketing:</b></div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Snapshots were definitely much more competitive this time around, as more people wanted snapshots with all members and people have accepted the price (though with the fee, it is $1 more expensive than the last tour). This time PAV also stated a limit of 10 tickets per member per city for each ticketholder (ex. you can use at most 10 Jibeom tickets in Orlando). Houston sold out first, followed by Jersey City, and then Orlando, all within a day. Toronto sold out 4 days after sales opened, and Puerto Rico took a week. As for Mexico City, as of 1PM CT the day of the concert there were still 1 Jaehyun left, 11 Jibeom left, and 30 Donghyun left, but around 2PM they stated "sold out" on the site and sold the rest after the concert at the venue.</div><div><br /></div><div>When purchasing online, if some tickets were already sold out in the middle of your purchase, your cart would update at the very last page (after you've already entered your credit card info).</div><div><br /></div><div>Also oddly enough at the Toronto stop, they sold an additional 10 tickets per member after the concert, with a limit of 1 member per customer (so 1 person could buy 1 Y and 1 Tag).</div><div><br /></div><div>Also while picking up snapshot tickets this time around, the volunteers would always ask if the tickets are for you or for someone else, and then they would number your tickets by member. So if you have 5 Seungmin, each ticket would say "1 of 5", "2 of 5", and so on, as PAV was really trying to enforce </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Final Thoughts:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>I cannot process just how amazing this year has been...for Golcha to hold not just 1 extensive US tour but a follow-up in North America has been so surreal! It has been really unfortunate that Tag couldn't make the first tour and Bomin for the second tour due to health issues, but I'm glad that it hasn't stopped Golcha from promoting as a group.</div></div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-49451232954504001412022-10-15T21:43:00.001-07:002022-10-15T21:43:09.896-07:00Golden Child: AURA 6th Mini Album (Limited / Photobook Version and Compact Version) Review<div style="text-align: justify;">Golden Child has finally made their long awaited Korean comeback on August 8th, 2022 with their sixth mini album <i>AURA</i>! Despite having a relatively long hiatus since their last comeback <i>DDARA</i>, the time felt so short with Golden Child's jam packed international schedules and releases with their Japanese debut single and second single, kpop festivals in Dubai and London, and their first US tour. This is Golden Child's first Korean release as OT9 with Daeyeol currently in the military. I blogged about preordering my <i>AURA </i>albums <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/08/ordering-my-golden-child-aura-albums.html">here</a>, and below I'll blog about both versions of the album.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Preorder / First Press Benefits</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2421" data-original-width="3227" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkiZbIJE0TcTsVptMfqDTROwrc-KGdlrFd8AQSTH675B0r-wgeCF_RUDIyck9QhdvbVGkVpcz1D_U_Bx2-TP-y2Hg9HHs3qpe_KCVA7B39ZK-YdcYqtO_oXSSIX441KUQ5c5gJptfXZEeMonGxODnrB3UkyMwWvqWVJmujx9zrcyJlM0Bj5suGSmm/w400-h300/20220930_160326.jpg" width="400" /></div>Similar to the preorder benefit during <i>DDARA</i>, each preordered <i>AURA </i>album comes with a mini poster set; there is only one version of this set. Each set comes in its own clear resealable bag.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3536" data-original-width="2652" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMmuIFfQUFlh8-3GisRHxCkFA7j2DitxUQJynnqxeALXUusXOjmtHBmHXUIOFY4nNUMgPUs009wxNFEiqacnCh-uVBmZ4HJxu38LlVx7zUHncjFwl-raQ6ynTZQZTHuOm87LJFtOpGYjY_f5wEsfNOODAE0u7sRv5x1uXcSReC9X3QtnHtZAwOSpxy/w300-h400/20220930_160412.jpg" width="300" /></div>This mini poster set comes with 2 posters, which are made of cardstock so they're quite durable. These images are not included in either album photobooks, though that second image is the same as the front cover of the <i>AURA </i>MD collect book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2809" data-original-width="3745" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZ6d1539z7UVr5l6FFeBCSkCmdraNmgoaQoD16gKo9vEqzlHThiWezyn_HmvEG-o1QOHZ9uuLvKd2PQkiBDjmHBJlqtlYA-Y73hzohuU0ltXR_XqGsvvrw3WQEaDi2a-LbfIA1qPYAK1JOAgG6tuZr6r-9oczUEtpbEsiTDLi0u0TNF7Si9NbrKmF/w400-h300/20220930_160434.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backside of both mini posters have the album title and this era's logo. These mini posters have a glossy front and matte back. The dimensions are about 11.75" by 8.25".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3918" data-original-width="2953" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk7HvRJTXKD_N8on9eqtDNgpM-iW9qxrdxXMFkJ0nj1cLY4gL3bcgQKUveNjK0ZlnfD8a6P0ml7RLGgYO6JeLumoqMvC6LvK27CMUo4zSu-ocktzFHD3XMQr0GWWN3sN5IxhsFlKJfl1hRNTziVw-vu3wAOFp3oG381H-OVutqZ03H79RPAIXZ5soV/w301-h400/20220930_161433.jpg" width="301" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This era also includes 2 first press exterior posters, one from each photoshoot. These images are not included in either album photobooks. These posters have a glossy finish and are the same size as <i>Take A Leap</i>, <i>Pump It Up</i>, <i>YES</i>., and <i>DDARA</i>. Unfortunately Woollim is back to having grainy quality posters again this era.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Album Packaging</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2679" data-original-width="3531" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmV86k0JtiZ-c_WznSa4ySSbWgoCZonPW8m6f8X7m8hO5Znnf_BYQTWvY6DELTjNn9qLSvbO9rI2RzJzbdQThCv-U4-erUBPVz0MqN_3Ts3pTVsr_I8fNB5Uo-ljJ3LqFYkzDSEBMVsoObVHFScQITy6N3fLj9PoZyNNf4vXUHT699CEshWjj3il7/w400-h304/20220816_150616.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Woollim is back with a limited edition and a regular edition, however the album packaging is a bit questionable...the limited edition, also known as the Photobook Version, could pass for something similar to <i>Pump It Up</i> or the regular edition of <i>Game Changer</i>. And if that is considered limited, then the normal is much less impressive. Known as the Compact Version, this regular edition is even smaller than a jewel case. Both albums come in a clear plastic wrap.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3496" data-original-width="2587" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7BZjw64KNRqe-RP89iMBiU-Hnt5F41e9nSThKsvFUtJnMyaVxFYWJfJxQkEwLTAj4kqIQLoHvAYR51hD9feg3zUVzST2QXnxrIc-UeDm-zjYEPJNfPa2AvVf3fCPmIE1i-Yp5nrnjL-03zKEPhicK27nRRtHjxgcUx3LYp0plhdP9Y79PiMVdLdc/w296-h400/20221012_175208.jpg" width="296" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have my albums in chronological order from right to left, and we have the ever so large <i>DDARA </i>albums towering over both <i>AURA</i> albums. The compact version of <i>AURA </i>doesn't even have any text on the spine >.<</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Limited Edition / Photobook Version</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2978" data-original-width="3807" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_dJ1V3fno1zXjnwBQhXmON2Jb9OJ000bQ2DvEnISrjv7293cipr6qRL0_ksT1drmqJ_VujBTrrTssvivubiQ2D0LRuzWIbkegCKTBRyI97mB7KQXZ0Cxo4ppfvTWkl0YZH-bPLZiWEH-3Y3gOyTODGI-rmIaQ4Mkjf1MBYEGQxFer4GLp7jPCCUS/w400-h313/20220816_155306.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photobook version has glossy, softback covers with a continuous image of liquid metal. This album is about 5.9375" by 8.25" by 0.25".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2553" data-original-width="3303" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQJwOdRCJdJ6LnIlRlM9OF_5tVEeDZejqwIyCZNQZK5QXmEXCBSsLx7z0n1juq_u7_D9HrtZexUXON9zitcaPTKQj5vmJimFhEEBqVeBFIRfkebLNn2odCak7Y9K074EZXoXshE5IdBz958C_hOV__LY7NpChmvFK8WO7lgoEaR9Hbjvdg-jCMCTj/w400-h309/20220816_155348.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photobook contains 80 pages. It starts with a page dedicated to the tracklist with an image of liquid metal matching the covers. Next is a group photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2421" data-original-width="3227" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BdBEeGx6zpUTs2a3kdk2EVKnjF-PAnN_dOyikfi8JXhnfXTbpcCW7-ijdkW65I8ENv-wo-IyCKyanPiUIkhcb-SISSDgiOcZX5ZAoxA22ULMFPh9OO3RmA3jPzxNLZSRIxcy8uW2V_8UIPzGBaAvtDphZICuGa6tFQdxgrCvvFUDWRw9SHsiuQEy/w400-h300/20220816_155439.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next 18 pages contain 2 back-to-back pages per member, with 1 photo per page. There is generally 1 photo per shoot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2521" data-original-width="3362" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBkzYk1KxtnmrUVXGODH3Ji7FSuDVP7oP8PyCEUErW27BWvtZ9acm7p8-knt94oXQnZPYxlCtIWDtp4rxsJ4QCihhLzc10XD8u9t_jP51FbwvbCQEQPkgjIA9T9UThWi6PYNMPxC-gvXXpnHqkHpbN0CC857BjnW5ctYg9ebiUPhGlt4HG3oXLut2/w400-h300/20220816_155449.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The page layouts are all different, but it is a bit frustrating when there is so much wasted space >.<</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="3333" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJq6GdnIWesS0OVxsQC3KK58o0J1oH32KtdxJSWWaxUJyqCsabbLj_wSqBrioZUVCpBGzOFC913mE21bEyRLUai-vtYzTU0RnIGxCH31Ag_MyaDYIhpUSVGJjEBYWVOBfAWXHkpjk7uSUOLUApcJ4cMYj9aEVGMH0bga832MPoc6lKcMqjlf8261GB/w400-h300/20220816_155507.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next set of 18 pages is another round of <span style="text-align: justify;">2 back-to-back pages per member.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2573" data-original-width="3389" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWYiwW2dq_JfniRETfT6ohi0WTJnuVArFwyGM0wfwAt1iWoSMMJsHfUbLK1i8GDJ3dqy8AHzAp-7z0RXhQJurKzO8AOYSIh1cq8zVwFCEhe6PiORYSBGKa4-Ek1DUbAmVkUbzX9jRjJgmdJsYvfr9_Bzr7FS-6IQ1sZugP2to1f2L-YDJk80sNPcGv/w400-h304/20220816_155534.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are some photo sets where the photos are from the same shoot, like Seungmin's here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2421" data-original-width="3227" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbdMeiKDIuIu7L8rOpAd6C3mtETyM3fffZQfVjX_jh0MkGg6HnBATLT6pDYJ7DbS1KLBtraOtMrjqwikVCVDihL7iwX_lU4G2DTyiWU2f8g1d24CXqwQw6u0gJiVzV5-yWrjqt9XZIHQMxi5vQdTZHDNEXtOJpLE6cFPazBDfro0sKshEJPdIbCY8h/w400-h300/20220816_155600.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Next is a group photo over a 2-page spread.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="3334" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpgRdlXYDfour0jBODv7W1Tsc--o1eDFDMfGpPomrS3KLSWdIg5CK5yQfIeK7tLKocArgK5AADIHg7xefxa9x9KFw6-v-zDyhp2YXDKjIjW2PFnUje45s_541J86x4rj9LHpWvt9o1m-Z1Iy0NQKcQSF_qG6royuGdcEMChSlxps4hDCs3efQTr-iD/w400-h300/20220816_155606.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next 18 pages contain more individual member photos, with 2 photos per member.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2421" data-original-width="3227" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi688XOYiIs3FnO33cgh-KTmJK6SbXOeu0wOclC1FspzEQjtz-QnQfTHx5N0M-8pfJInSag-H9LnOGBF7zQAGT7W3TpFILqFpUTQ0IeOvyVxiPZGXFlxR8_tPBOqLvrFi_3JbKTtv5TJTZIwifI03pUHajc-coC8rG6p_YwVKFr2d3MAYzjTLLHFAbg/w400-h300/20220816_155838.jpg" width="400" /></div>These photos are mixed across both photoshoots.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2419" data-original-width="3227" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1CR5PPk0Xr6g2Y1yaCb14EcHUPVgtuponGoO4OMPT1OfEAVulT9BU67aK0yydz5W5EPt1YoPA5XTo_iKsJqHhkBXVon3ftDx3A4uf1u5chtkQ0OmhCTm45H0PygGImqSqOUKONQCH2n-21AQz4-bxT0_sEWLVCyvVTRMQ_QlGEMJ29UAidQH8dg0W/w400-h300/20220816_155850.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The last photo is another group photo cover 2 pages.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2372" data-original-width="3163" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4B5QWylS3r0SyuUijUzYxVbpUILej3XcGqD1rJ6vTpJnQSTIrtq0B6xi7EHrbPedGgRlbAaVjwA-zDaWNA5SPXjVFl6ZOIWx8wI7BSrifP0MKmRupwPcolsqAEq34ynfcr3dygdf3iDrDx3wKz0E8JkYLEjPFTFiRyiG5kjd6zpMjZRUbdZr53Q7/w400-h300/20220816_155903.jpg" width="400" /></div>Next are the song lyrics and song credits, with 1 song per page.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2267" data-original-width="3022" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5EoV-pgE-GARrcj6zrinNcky54swEwTQE40TunrU0XtAR_1-g5ueyQFvCnp8zfzdS1mVPNy0uvXgpJ42XFYn2_baCJYmeLE3MIzgrp7RBUPMwSoQsr-XED-zi0fnhyrONQ1y8LN9UlzW7ZgaIJyXL9OPu-RltYnK0vQ3Yk9htqBdaJBoCxm8HNCFQ/w400-h300/20220816_155908.jpg" width="400" /></div><div>Following that is a 2-page spread, again with this liquid metal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2382" data-original-width="3176" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5dvnZuLn8si6qbpXI0nNITZkQp4UUJikDB6XixMQ88NQqT8k50gofTgadzo1JaouGCPJwYoMiJlPcWCno059pvF8vmPl3QzNEXF57xnRqsEI5uUlZuad2DcK9OfEasbwnZ3W5Rw3-DJlGQlpvLCmDxGH17xPRMDg_e0X9B5x-7nM119Yc4fEvm_s/w400-h300/20220816_155928.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next pages contain each member's thanks to message, with 2 members per page. The photo card holder and bookmark inclusions were generally placed together somewhere within the photobook. The random photocard inclusion was generally placed separately from the other inclusions, but still within the photobook.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2458" data-original-width="3278" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj21qQ6N5B_vn7oYTosIwqwn5Jt0AnFA9NBNIVVHty1njNbojk1avbAapWRt1cmArJdwmeZbOG6uuz_CW5QHmA03SfYKMjg9lge8Tl0RLLktHRvUG8QMb8s7_ZLGXTzRZmDxl-gyYiFc1PpKk_o4dW4mo5D1Uolm6cfKElY9xkSjMHP9J6YVD8VfBuj/w400-h300/20220816_160008.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The last page is dedicated to the album credits, then the other side of the back cover has a glossy cardstock lidless envelope to house the CD.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2996" data-original-width="3992" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92uZ4QDaCuCz3DCX3FurKuDznFiQW42KIqocGpXLtTCCoGaCT01d2cKKoF8D6R0FjRufdnYp-yOAJNScvxnEpKeUzDc-7B_sIUZpY9RL20A5oRSiv7MMi2pxrVMjqRycsVWYGiDlKYOuCn8sWNcg7uzyXuwx0h2IQlHGdwK_d3p4KeYfOZGIgDTMO/w400-h300/20220816_173011.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photobook version comes with 1 random bookmark out of 9. The bookmarks all have a glossy finish and a white backside. The bottom half has a U-shaped slit so that you can slip it between pages of a book. The bookmark is about 4.75" by 1.5625".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2759" data-original-width="3678" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-XVGknjt8Sct4lT-kZW9Rpog3RvvwdTOESP7jirSaNkGLNOlGDSzqbZyzGiRez6fQe3fhKnr9CrBsZvn7sXexgQswbRc4bYtJJ0ViSBPpmJLDB6if17MRvoR8Oy80vhHQ8DZFr7U-KE2h7j6-MHs6jPa-RnCFCQfECck6foZFkBb45lgC2anVefr/w400-h300/20220816_173105.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photobook version also includes 1 random photocard out of an insane 36, meaning there are 4 photocards per member. It's crazy that Woollim would make so many variations for the limited version inclusion and then only 18 for the regular version...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2797" data-original-width="3730" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe49xNvLjswkLXUMssoioO0-g5LbMfdTP_FfWOFr6U5O4RnGX_iKgoYRQHSAIVyEoEz2sVxVzyIXIWY3fMFqR1XB65VQ5nlyUki8KVYPpsdv0ygrk9rajMWaxKEqCUTiahSufkO_EHuar-XGAQJ9S2tq_t7MA0edDEEi5gOMcuKlaTU7gL8ll_0uTs/w400-h300/20220816_173121.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the backsides of the limited photocards. They're all white (whereas the regular version photocards have a black back) with that member's printed message and autograph. All the photocards have a glossy finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3651" data-original-width="2738" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdaT0spSsqlBvxE3nSmGgatxIbDK9wqLZxfbuz2r5dTt2nj2uenz8ekm7FIse4rfsezsWC_XDVVwmpBEPjaf1fYMyWl0Q7Nsp0aFiStSskbCack7OyETLhJDNgTuRzkSXt5JjxgenxjhaxzDVDiPMpAbOpIF5yKGByAl9l0QPk74Y39EIXjjDAldCM/w300-h400/20221011_162908.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The limited version also comes with a photo card stand, made of matte black card stock. It comes 2-D, with the front displaying the album title and the back displaying this era's logo. In flat form, the dimensions are 3.5625" by 2.375".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2625" data-original-width="1968" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98POk7NltKn0gqHUTFC1Poq1mQeCmhWiEqCuvIH7CurBF8zOKVo7q7A2toCrLYE0nams3iHmzOe0SyygTagq2Ry9iozagRwmU92yOzG_orbGKuzSbGJ0LohgCkIw4cAKUX2GFA5lVL5hO46dfwN-s0QpV6-HeUsbycjwe7G8uQJidcPyxnP4zcrK6/w300-h400/20221011_163002.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To assemble the stand, there are 3 indented lines that need to be pushed in to create a triangle.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2117" data-original-width="2823" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6qy2wZzFU6slby4sDq-wmvQDlIPY9Pgxjx7Ec7-JSCux6M5SSrzHDqhP_UfO27OXwA2ftIsG8rhx5wWSRsfDsgZsDV8UdgPFXeNbEJ3hB-CEyD7B8n859aI4h7Z5cSIAd9v9Efn1Ab99HpTsrvNH86lJn8gvTgzAy90Lb__3QX8hVd7gJLuOCWRJ/w400-h300/20221011_163215.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On the front side you can see 2 vertical lines to the left and right of "AURA"; those are like walls and then the space in between is where you slip in the photocard that you want to display.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2868" data-original-width="2151" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQwh70lQyFg1-AYEgj8qnTSqe7RGM423ZBuScGbfa2EfN1nOIkRZkG3a-cmdVk-i9DoIfi0kzJfeUw-EyV9c_EB1aASAosswa7JPhT7X7y94UqseW7bURiofW1oyZ-ZIS21Ljn__slM96Utww267t3LrdbuiU1ufJR0Ok-LWKyZtY_OF6DPX3wUs0m/w300-h400/20221011_163019.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is Bomin on display^^ I really like how durable and sturdy this stand is; I am using this stand on my display now.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Regular Edition / Compact Version</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2711" data-original-width="3615" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqCu26jWItIua5y_mlZka460P6cRsaqAccSVlFHtjxJyiuxiHohjzDuC7ddRInyro1XEyA7uL_1SPGnEr4SopeXQmtePvTAiP9uVn3sBDJUln3TyrggnbYY0QELqvlXyciRFlEcw_ecp3NqyQ5s6M7VQpdwPB2KT3tLS0hsj7D5m4Z9PpgatjRi4C/w400-h300/20220816_151949.jpg" width="400" /></div>The compact version is Golden Child's smallest album to date (which is crazy when their albums have been quite large). It has a cardstock outer packaging and is sealed with a clear circle sticker on the side. This album is about 5.5" by 5" by 0.1875".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3665" data-original-width="2749" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLFeLpzRDPcBAELQbcFGdOvPcHwdkA6kX7KsZHNEDS1xQ3GViJR6flbve8aSuUnTwlvhVo8Oay2sqG2AOrbCN9sYS8MGPIHqGN4fQFHPXl8Hy9iQ_puUGESu8Lqyf2iW645xoxPDIaKiSWf0UwQ-NvpgYNk4hqhpXxrZ5aENaoIs3bS8nYDU_FqTOK/w300-h400/20220816_150815.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the front and back covers, which have a matte finish making it prone to scratches. The group photo, text on the front cover, and album title on the back cover are all glossy and embossed. The backside has the tracklist and KOMCA sticker.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2814" data-original-width="3752" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn1FdTTfedQbSjrplOx6olFGH2_7QQomii8gNBkIOBGvse6Y2PfVaqpM5wxb_ngB_6689ZMIE1G90RoZueqlBt9BkDtE421QQhZ5IZdtJguS6nr6ymGZo-ehPGSxQoOtfHHUEKQm9Rhzx3FbdZgU7b05y67OXjlJ73hoj2uoS3z1ZbWHec4zNhMrC8/w400-h300/20220816_152101.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I used a pair of scissors to slice open the clear sticker seal. Opening up the album reveals the entire packaging, which is like a matte cardstock folder with two flaps, also prone to scratches. The album doesn't even close properly since it's just two flaps...I was definitely disappointed to say the least, because this is the exact type of packaging that you'd find at conventions where booths are handing out free CDs...but in all honesty, I would say Rocket Punch's <i>Ring Ring </i>had the worst packaging as the external packaging was flimsier than <i>AURA</i>, followed by this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2906" data-original-width="3875" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5W14gtfP5tQRC7zs8hax2f5y7TW2Z9-YPn5zYpKObUsuekBjwBWcoqZlxVSm9cmVDh5m8oqg3U5CfJnwk_ICIW-QuL_KhSGCGZ-vys5KTtBdogk5nsojdFSG3cH-_2_bpNetpGXPJTbNs38aqHq1-eZ6nvdbSxe2ghu1cPJ-LbZrSjBAPVt74SRWr/w400-h300/20220816_152131.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The left flap contains the photobooklet, while the right flap contains the CD.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2708" data-original-width="3560" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CIMPAh7-FQ7Zk3vr3AuEtx491dG-1TwNPYAVE53rencvi0vEKHfipRLJHcTQGgHwNXD8TOsgpL_BEFgXQ8fEYrvHIhsBDTIpS4dIuHqhO52jQz1ZHOGvqsHGh60_mFcagctFuqA0rjfSbX6dLbbEFZ31NVYy0z8JNJYZinsDg49Vtu_OOqjhc6Ks/w400-h304/20220816_152431.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the front and back covers of the photobooklet. They have a glossy finish. And as expected based on the size of the album itself, this photobook is absolutely tiny, with dimensions 4.5625" by 4.5625".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2636" data-original-width="3343" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOFj0mLcGV8vBdPkg60mjCO_MjZKw07bVYBjsH1ALNxyuSaqUJ4OSBiiQ2kqk6JcFAPuV26lqQ0CHSginZwN3-j2PmBZqiOwE7A0xwyKMWOnO8iuO6XOcA5l3gZWBdG5Di67a7ioQOrDpubY5dmjH22-eek06rLzQf-ZDMR9EE-9fDJzh9uYGXwNY7/w400-h315/20220816_152150.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photobooklet contains 22 pages excluding the covers but including 3 blank pages, and is bound together by 2 staples at the spine. The pages are definitely prone to fingerprints.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2647" data-original-width="3441" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvu4C3kCdwDV8VIII0tjMyj6koeeNvE-cHC8a4OtlVS4jVOQfc_lImB7QJdBNKamD9vEMdeYSs8YYLdJWywRYUVURazXsxIBFoh-5Q7Kt6Pwo11AVZnf6ckiFpSpESMTA1D-jV5HWpSQGDpX9YIROCxjMitF1ufTfGK4HvKd41VIsexnK0F5w4DCkn/w400-h308/20220816_152158.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The following 10 pages contain 1 photo per page, starting with a group photo. After that, there is 1 photo per member. The compact version also includes 1 random photocard, which I'll blog about a littler later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2678" data-original-width="3571" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTFpxEvnSTS2aBpt4grdTYUQWMDmtGD9RVdrZhii8GPtMtgTXv9LfjRl7EgYDx08vpSgYsrWHvoGTT3Qdy-2Ay0btHcxpyUddusoEPJWMBV844-YHm48_GGCERodF2Ctj2emBXyLQSV8OnqN8a0scNEA_sF6WEKrqfvFnatXa8fVNhnjgGchwbYj_/w400-h300/20220816_152232.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All photos within this photobooklet are from this same shoot of Golcha in leather pants. The page layouts are different from page to page, and thankfully all the photos generally take up most, if not all, of the page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2761" data-original-width="3681" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj36jMHFq2skK63HjClUvgKGup4BYpmASlVliELO4Z4TTPC_5yethhhonzU5HIoh-go1iqUjjaKvnS7g-xUipUia_wEoLRehaD3er3jASs3Pb0ZPWhu-1tqhFpmV6khNowP3P78SPxe0_UoLGIQ--4Q6FYbDvo7EQVZS9PG8YVM1XzeV5ziQdibQRME/w400-h300/20220816_152310.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Next there are 6 pages for the song credits and lyrics, with 1 page per song.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2813" data-original-width="3715" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Z7_xvUFhzVciArHqDAs4O2FoCbAAH7KhKsQNFLwttO8I36EJDwu16-6x50kpI6lEO-X_7RQfq8vRV6ZZ4FcS97D7ofGzbjXKIQY98miI-yxpnAtU0ekzfXjBQDZFYTc-zc8Pki39KZ2ratc760dxR22ikWqTj9naJBe2KZ8CCsxJ2ukNgzrikKpS/w400-h303/20220816_152326.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The following 2 pages contain the album credits. Oddly enough there is no Thanks To section.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2753" data-original-width="3671" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxbDKa3oVxumn1TvrYOpOPHSrOrn8_iB48kUskc5qCJWN0NGdLqYTWtN5sNRjfTD9F9PlGqo2o8Fy09pFvfgPH0sLL5zTCjFic-UucQSMAhKCRlJvO_F818Pf59KBMmbmMhHzrHKR_5KB2woyUxBiECz2yMYSK1WicsJv7l5WuvUqD0REnHsf15EE/w400-h300/20220816_172820.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The compact version album comes with 1 random photocard out of 18, with 2 photocards per member. With the immense number of photocards Woollim has had ever since <i>Take A Leap</i>, I was surprised at the relatively small amount this time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2678" data-original-width="3570" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39BlU7U6F63ZbY3QWh94oguZtxl7kUUGhLfhpyVj1RPj3GM8ZkCDHzFzooVxKZw_aAqQyOm3D13UUZLgHF08_3qZWqKMF7iuX3mjRArgcica5dhBFQuQ_RkrZdFkQu7rhz7xc2Z-C5bARYVu4qCzfdDRE6CFfQxOKpKwiCW9cioae5QZldpRKoP9b/w400-h300/20220816_172855.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backsides of the compact version photocards are all black, with the members' printed signs and messages. These photocards also have a glossy finish.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Tracklist</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This mini album contains the following 6 tracks:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li>AURA - It's interesting how sometimes the intro track and title track are created by different teams, including this time. The intro is co-created by one of the members of the team who worked on "KNOCKING ON MY DOOR".</li><li>REPLAY - The lyrics to this title track are written by a co-lyrist of "Ra Pam Pam". This era is another dark concept with many elements that aren't my style, but yet Golden Child always wins me over, and this song is no different! Just within the first few seconds Joochan's voice sets the song so strongly.</li><li>KNOCKING ON MY DOOR - Co-creators of B-sides "Don't Run Away" and "Spell" also created this track. It took a bit for this song to grow on me, but now it's one of the songs I put on repeat! </li><li>3! 6! 5! - This is such a fun, upbeat song, and is created by the same team that brought us "DamDaDi", "Let Me", "All Day"! The harmonization is really beautiful too.</li><li>PURPOSE - Tag's self-composed song! He wrote the lyrics and co-composed and co-arranged it. It's the slowest song on the album, and is absolutely beautiful and definitely my favorite track on the list. He is seriously so talented and it was even more meaningful seeing the behind-the-scenes of the members recording the song with Tag's input.</li><li>완벽해 (MIRACLE) - This song was co-created by 1Take and TAK, who created many of Golden Child's songs including "What Happened", "If", "Lately", "No Matter What", "Moment", and "Round N Round". I really love this team's bright songs, but this track falls much closer to "Round N Round", and generally Infinite's <i>Infinite Only</i> album style (my least favorite Infinite album...).</li></ol></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, I'm just really happy that Golden Child has come back, and that they are still thriving with a variety of schedules despite being as 9 (and sadly occasionally 7-8 with the various injuries and health conditions of the members >.<). As for the music itself, each track gets better and better (until we hit "Miracle"...) and I absolutely love how overall it has such bright, happy feels to it, and even when the title doesn't, I'm in love with Joochan's strong opening of the song. And of course for the physical albums, this is where it's lacking, but the one positive is that the small size takes up minimal space on the shelf^^ And with the announcement of Golden Child's upcoming Grand America tour, it'll be really exciting seeing these new tracks live! (Trying not to think of how painful it'll be without Bomin though...)</div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-19515962248632505482022-09-25T21:35:00.000-07:002022-09-25T21:35:25.907-07:00Theatre Plus Magazine 2022 (Golden Child Y) Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3458" data-original-width="2595" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-khRl4F5NOAkofDZ1BneMEkJBITW7vOzIIG5RqlQdzRAY7yEWfE_P9QRPqywe03KTbrkUf7WcrzrWSozUc0rqfW8pUwnTYC0U72SbkD_B8jzj3GI4JMRaGDI8hFmqXq0gMNO95ideAWa2zO52dPLPdOxFq53jmEjU46v9ASIXWCzBe1cbrC8hZzi3/w300-h400/20220811_163754.jpg" width="300" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Golden Child's main vocalists Y and Joochan have continued expanding their musical resume in 2022, and it even includes Y in a featuring within Theatre Plus' June 2022 issue! I would like to thank my friend for gifting me this beautiful magazine while she was in Korea^^</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2707" data-original-width="2030" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BO9M0_OwzudEF4tLXXlSx241zq0dn22p5L2pr1hnGFlTIAWGcZafCOLvc8s1YjSCwUnrMPwGX9bAyZUhh_FRW368yUfOV-tbKy8M2b-TeOqwhgl1uny5JG8qzQLFgM5l9l_V4BNrNEJt3LnLDpFlDxRXIPTnTWZlqidIDKcqa76tJBvM_24hRld7/w300-h400/20220811_163821.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This month's magazine had an interview with both Y and Pentagon's Jinho to discuss their time in musical "Midnight Sun".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3555" data-original-width="2646" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_wgRcupIzSpVdKsS1huw4gtH_6Xi0gTF6XiTTCv3rNQUulktwqbMCD18_IEx3TjDizCJ3eqTxzqR6C-zD3u_37BGj7ujKayrLGG__4y6LZuIsOHfL7iWVcR7O0YgQp40RSVQNIOj57SY_BwbgYUtVrdNGjFtMEmvcjfL6JhrkWt5PTtUbx3kEW3F/w298-h400/20220811_163839.jpg" width="298" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is even a cute photo of the two within the table of contents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2787" data-original-width="3716" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72a3byD0KVUD-rVRL23S1BgotJNcJ3bUWdQ1tNQ9i_FFB05UCVPDRvGD_NVzHX5yLgL60YkCwFniCCCcvz4mMaL5iRslSXM_n1p8ilrfqAnJjE3SC3xZKDunPMyE8hoZuuWJn4iPAMeelzzmo7T1vri0lUxiErxJkhh1PorGA5qQrvmB4Q2b74xmw/w400-h300/20220811_164007.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And here is the beginning of the duo's pictorial! It contains 8 pages.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2684" data-original-width="3579" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEez2MEwYwD5kgjOkkd8vfLBncfy5zWthMqIksmK-DWJARAk6GhvyqOYF07xFVTYJCa1GQdzQbZfk_UIMAzxAozH2auZYRJagCWWFf2HDyUXrmvSsd4B84zqBSSlo8F9wOdj-28xy3FsgzhuwzP1xTv2hqM77sllfGBwVzh-ob-1QHkSbqnHdm5y0x/w400-h300/20220811_164013.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">These are such beautiful shots of Y!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2828" data-original-width="3770" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtdt2-ad-_fofNnTVsVnzs9Fas8-lJNubvETS1MpUvubepGvSh-wF3kNWY2IDUxc-XTC_PFXSA7vJvHAP2FnktQWfAlCbBu3A2u-ZkLTjj54pmLzUJz_W7R7tNbE3E85x9sA-f3nxvg12g5gCWmK58ZP60chgRywdWb3JTkqxqx2jjVpg1yPDF7yNg/w400-h300/20220811_164020.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And mirroring the previous layout, here are two pages for Jinho.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2836" data-original-width="3782" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjfMLoTAb2NO0sOJzCenKyw1sg6l5RvGVUlplCrirkUaSdMxHovkatVkTWPQLTXbpxqdwIr3ciWMxh9OKflscNxfvrCyt5d8Ch0WZYpacGeqqdMHU8oAd-wXqtpedTMW2WUbR3qlMSWbDCBRg8WMNNoV1MLZRSTaWS0-6lO3Q93q_TLmkiqnydVr_y/w400-h300/20220811_164025.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And the pictorial wraps up with another group photo.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, it's really exciting seeing members of Golcha trying out other fields and showing their talent and potential in so many capacities. I personally really love musicals so it would be especially fun seeing a live musical starring a Golcha member...but anyways, it's also fun having articles like this where we can see concepts different from albums^^</div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-58051180200155804352022-09-22T21:10:00.000-07:002022-09-22T21:10:38.292-07:00Golden Child: AURA Woollim Mall Merch Review<div style="text-align: justify;">Golden Child made their long awaited Korean comeback <i>AURA </i>on August 8th, 2022, and to no surprise, Woollim Mall dropped accompanying <i>AURA</i> merch! On August 12th at 12PM Woollim tweeted that online preorders have opened and will be until supplies last.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Golden Child 6th Mini Album [AURA] Official MD:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>COLLECT BOOK + HOLOGRAM PHOTOCARD SET / 30,000₩ / $25.41 USD</li><li>HOLOGRAM GLASS + HOLOGRAM PHOTOCARD (1EA) / 27,000₩ / $22.87 USD</li><li>SCRAP BOOK + STICKER SET / 18,000₩ / $15.25 USD</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The hologram glass sold out within a few days, followed by the collect book. I'm super grateful to my friend to help me secure my order within 10 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The item pages state that shipping will begin on August 22nd. On August 24th Korean Ness started receiving their <i>AURA </i>merch. I received tracking info on September 6th and my package arrived via UPS on September 12th.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3830" data-original-width="2873" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPHQphgEkf_EzMzS1L7Uorje62nYEqndLP9twVquvQheGKZR-qIxmGuxN_1ylsP800EWYbx4vVGb3eebZpZgUl4UKdcNrZ2477InQeHy-8P_Dwghhc66F1YlhAKBS3d3giq9PEA1hW1i2X6QfmLIdw4vzLMWbR-wWK5A855Olxm43kHhtf3Hxs1yav/w300-h400/20220912_183705.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My friend also had her package shipped to my place, so I'll partly blog with both packages. Now Everline's packages have the whole "take video of your unboxing" printed directly on the outside of their boxes.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9Ut2zpLMQc7D6WiZiRQJr6qAnbbFjmJ670khwyyvXmgzH6QMi-CdfOFYYCsJZXLflN5mSEVsPiVFAgFC_eHtazb5R6sVzy1nlPyYhDTbg84x23SiNYC2q_JnrXC3M7nxalB4OauWkgt0iWj-G0EXe434BeVeqzEfE9-hTEvohSInGTAg9UhN9uZW/w300-h400/VideoCapture_20220919-162411.jpg" width="300" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The hologram glass was placed inside its own bubblewrap bag then wrapped around itself. Underneath were the collect book on top of the scrap book inside a shared bubblewrap bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3319" data-original-width="2489" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQ9NWcsyAhDZYeFFfavl0iWLXFgMljoebVs7R4f8GroU2k6e4gy6n0G-z6yl96OTB9og2jJDfcK_xcsCik9vsm7AlCgatVYtIrmkZvhtcgYm6ULy4UnV_mNJ6XRemAwpSsGW90yOJgNWKPjV5OxG5hQmr_CGCc-7E12mHCWvm44DR31UoJrHACEfB/w300-h400/20220912_184124.jpg" width="300" /></div><div>Unfortunately for one of the hologram glass boxes arrived with a large dent to its packaging, but luckily the contents inside were in perfect condition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3867" data-original-width="2899" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8t8tQ0bjeFGnGtyR2nAAob6EA4yaWZqtQvjHLNNeY5sSx9MoNR2nAbk7AHbncGqoXYh0eXE_a7M16p9bEAvAP3cAjuKuQV3F3Enwo6fBWmu6F_9-Y-GYPAmzzLlJFNleT7uaGLLdjS85ivpw2kxKyD7jb_XSg7m7cayi0sPZLqb_Qji-_hXNFKPNo/w300-h400/20220912_185122.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are all 3 products together!</div><div><br /></div><b><span style="text-align: justify;">COLLECT BOOK + HOLOGRAM PHOTOCARD SET</span><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2647" data-original-width="3529" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_mm42LaWAbjeFJaUMxAKHpv3x11L11k_4y5RYXRHs7CaMyl3-nW0NoaiCo6ipexlQt2Cd9Sbf964e7GzedbbpVfmHPDItYMiFMNaoP2CxE4gZtLZ6Ueps6ikLdxGVHJX2LJ4_3mGoYpvzkB6_8_y2N0xNdCJELof6oe0hyYcZYto5ZjN3FyPkGINq/w400-h300/20220913_174742.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The collect book comes in a clear resealable plastic bag, with the product sticker and holographic Woollim authentication seal on the backside of the packaging. Opening up the bag, you can really smell the vinyl scent (it reminds me of those vinyl collect books for Pokemon cards that I had back in the day...)...which makes me skeptical on if the sleeves are PVC free and acid free...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2399" data-original-width="3198" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfVTCu9qXGKaHbTJVS7as7T1waCZH1F9Osh0zgqmmi3vV8vFoo2mVNSQ9SgseUGXvJ_rQHads8ZWOiiWXMvToRveaz7FJXEOdCnufAB0BEGH_gwSOI5C0naSs2d6hOlRm6bcmW-09flO8bwfZrM68OY_VbQVq6tV5MEDk-4k-Rbzl-AnQy4BHh-frg/w400-h300/20220919_163316.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the collect book! Looking at the item listing on Woollim Mall, this book is made of PVC. It has a nice cushy cover and the design matches the cover of the limited version of <i>AURA</i>. Both the spine and the front cover have <i>AURA </i>printed, and the top of the cover also has "GOLDEN CHILD 6TH MINI". The group photo used as the front cover is the same image as the first press mini poster. The collect book is about 4.375" by 5.5" by 1.375".</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2777" data-original-width="3651" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5TwPGefslt7LQEs6Lp8Jr6BpPG-0f5RweweUQgPLzFvI7zpYZON9YBK_1sT8si8rHrL3dgSU4-QE86LW9x6Z2ZXU4CDB9qy_4q8YL3NkpuSm2L6pGVdzUjCoAvX0VPOsekqBzDWigsTqYhMMgcVqf16A0En3nNXdFyXHso7ZOWev54JKD9QjyCv5D/w400-h304/20220919_163443.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are how the covers of the collect book look like. I like how the design is continuous from the front cover through the spine and then to the back cover. The back cover also has the new Golden Child logo printed in the center. This collect book also comes with a set of hologram photocards, which came in a clear resealable bag placed inside the center of the collect book.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2779" data-original-width="3705" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_E3kzLef935MNa8dIA5_k9ERoqP1OCDpWZR34eR_OAtKorOqWjzrbMmW5qtOuvwfJ_rWF4B0KdM_9bujsQ80qg_6sMXGhu2gGjIjushCYIGi15FknDeRXRFgoMivSWY9SIKepYv7LlbpMVdofow4eytiQ3apSbPpaSrRKRTaCaXvc2tobviT98QL/w400-h300/20220919_163504.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The inside cover has a plastic sleeve to store the photo for the front cover. On the front cover this is actually an open window, so the photo is exposed. Following are the pages for the photocards, with 2 sleeves per side.</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="3633" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-17kRj70kZxaekHsMt9WRUjSgzN5z2vFa1-UhYrx4kByCsGP2Eeo-GGqX4Zc7oS5iixacP_updshACMs9nnHzb7kD67R3JWI4FMbNjOKPOvJXpje0Msc8jzwgwnUjhlD8-oMalWf54hvQgP1B-MAV2aFraQ3A2Vfb1SJO8EsLbH2teFpc3H4We3t/w400-h300/20220919_163515.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is how the middle of the book looks like and how the pages look bound to the spine. There are a total of 16 single pages (or 32 pages counting both sides), enough to fit 64 photocards.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3943" data-original-width="2957" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtRPgac3oaFV6dRyiDIdrA550NnCJg3enIt2e3l4_sEz78O9uwLpifsiXy1Xxf3toF4PEyrudGqE62SO4YYU0sM1Q7KjPNUMhCVG4CaRCwbZs7axf_Cgydws8SCXPylG8sJSUH3JqXawu7ZluLFzxPbs7Ykg-vM4rfwJ9E3_jpg5P0yiYJwZ4rC5Q/w300-h400/20220919_163832.jpg" width="300" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photocards came in age order from oldest to youngest. The hologram layer adds a pretty sheen.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3859" data-original-width="2873" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjym0ASI1_jz917Gcq9U_nZd0be7HACepSLPvMqaTsziWSkq5F2Kc-MKYu5Qp4adUE5-RrhDhF-dJ-a1dzgWO_wYzHHPf80gUOhwgOV19Sodx7h1Hzz7MCfJjZ9COTUlI3_ZPuiMc10-fMrJQrFBqLyykBGAEJvAmASZ0v13vOIavL8jRNEtVi7UYtX/w298-h400/20220919_163918.jpg" width="298" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backs of the photocards also have that same pretty sheen from the hologram effect. Matching the cover of the collect book, the top has printed "GOLDEN CHILD 6TH MINI" and the middle has "<i>AURA</i>". The bottom of each card also has the member's name printed. The photocards have a glossy finish.</div></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="text-align: justify;">HOLOGRAM GLASS + HOLOGRAM PHOTOCARD (1EA)</span><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2660" data-original-width="3547" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjilUMbiWTIkEP0NMhoq3vxO5gUZW2pyxo4hxXgJ0oXeeESd-WiqtkL9hgsdhiqhJjfCrxhKJs1lLqhcZKl7_IkTLkU7JUucALn65d37BKB2y8g0t_RrelOW2ODRKwayDEqq-nVvuL066Nz8SCwscPqsKyueaJ3ExZyytWZYAEtT5nHqiJNupjSNYl/w400-h300/20220914_094552.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Following the set of hologram photocards from the collect book, there is also a hologram glass. This glass comes in a cardboard box, with the top flap taped shut by a matte sticker with a similar design to the limited edition cover of <i>AURA</i>. I was a bit excited and opened both boxes before taking a picture >.< The backside of the box has the product sticker and holographic Woollim authentication seal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2478" data-original-width="3304" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTqypVFeUuPrwZKw7UiBRXPE56zW_qlVsnQnk30DJDBIe5oaRyfW_lUY1PcHDaQeRI_zE3kqHMv5To-sd1Y5gwCnNxG3sfn-ejysuQeWmIGOHAkj5g6-tJPSn5pfjCG6ybHuNpodWgW_MP_B31YfihRDyZOESp7Qw7Xa-Wq6lwb8YnX_M8rAEuN3Ez/w400-h300/20220914_094618.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Opening up the top flap reveals the glass, along with the random photocard slipped between the glass and the backside of the box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2423" data-original-width="3231" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcntJuAqzIpMJSIeYiyenVZWO0ENhnFyb7wuM_DAUrYuvS7llcUUQ2YnVCqntfxROU7gKNlt7fQPOvdshWTt9aSRwNTq0hGpTQ8mj6d-vcsmN27swlQ7QeaDngZnlfK_q11MajvIL3WfLr6EHR61fRAXnbLdMqlOi_GgBjHG8E3j_LIc-R2dCxmPQo/w400-h300/20220914_094646.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photocard comes in a clear resealable bag and is random out of 9. My friend and I pulled Tag and Bomin! (Thank you to my friend for letting me have Bomin; I can't believe just how excited I was when I saw him as the second card we pulled <span style="text-align: left;">😅</span>).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2398" data-original-width="3198" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnbqRQKOhBNfBv7rBr7OVtlwvgXWzxcOE1ukdtqj7la5BWX3m2XANZYT5pSEPNNxx1CrHsWLawbnjLS5Cs_G7Y73dUG7fLjQGwH7rhFCPy13IOVdfSG6RobkDDrE2dlJsMGE74s2pcMe1CX-nCKUq10s2Aa2lEIdRFiBfQGO7pHMJVsFVx43stDs8/w400-h300/20220914_094658.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Like the glass, the photocard is also holographic on both sides. The backside is also really pretty with what appears to be a closeup of a design similar to this era's logo, and then with the member's name printed at the bottom. The photocard has a glossy finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3931" data-original-width="2949" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmoRULDn3D_uNSTYEZ9ZnHmjfm7aCHm39Tze1_WgyTLQBI95bIm4qL91-9QNUYwiLmTxVapK95HtF-rurPgf-n4ch0kIPR5BDvm3YVM9I5NJjc8qU5fjNtIxPN_Kfa3IyvIrlLIrt1xx7yc3rstNuyAyvBR-cm7vnd8atmHyUkp1xsS0hMAUNLnwa/w300-h400/20220919_162842.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The glass had one layer of protective wrap inside, and another layer wrapped around the outside and bottom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3260" data-original-width="2445" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsaXJApEK8qI8NN4hg0dmpVScdnH2QPwIoiAHWosjy8bys385RuVeRyos5jc5XBA8_ZHmMzSPAP-hJvucHu1fkHNY1IP2tBownor_bomsbK2uUdo8FbjmxYvUhgbTCwzfYBd5XUbjABcCz4c37IpPw6C_1J5LO4TT4MtH9di-00j7u7is2oBJZ6sKh/w300-h400/20220919_162921.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The glass is quite interesting! I wasn't sure how a glass could be holographic, but it has a sheen that is really apparent in photos, but in person it is much more translucent than opaque. Here you can see the transparency against my background. The glass also has "AURA GOLDEN CHILD 6TH MINI" along with this era's logo, which in my opinion seems so random on the glass...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3305" data-original-width="2416" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWb7kiWw6EJFExN1mFnYHDQQsC14P5m4KvYNupB1_9UN6_PyA8qtgH5ohOHMioAUCa75A5QGepMReKmq68nI3BpJy-8jA1UvHRX6swQw1dYzfi7YMaRf5PFqCYqLFqlQmTyhSfrV8m91YhfC4rZ_efnqhpJbxtDw8_n3hrar6uepAkuDxEcIr_Z4U/w293-h400/20220919_162948.jpg" width="293" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The glass is about 5.75" tall and about 2.375" in diameter at the top. Here you can see the translucency of the glass with Bomin's photocard behind it. Also this is just another excuse for me to lowkey showcase Bomin^^</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3583" data-original-width="2687" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOUSkgIeGfFvyWxi6yetaCtAAXO9D8JnYJrwpCwnG0AdQaGYv2-K7ViASwkYynBgDo1a_Fgf4TN_RtSNqBHx9mc2NjWba6qlCgGyI37ijvYrT59AGcB2P-C2mp5SmTyvMrQfJvU2-0nz5tPBlHtecB1rGKbXoqDqbwpKs3q0wlh6h8wv37099hL3D3/w300-h400/20220921_234216.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I took another picture at night and here you can see how clear the glass can be, and then the text and logo have a nice opaque metallic hue.</div><br /><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>SCRAP BOOK + STICKER SET</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2823" data-original-width="3764" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieC4O6uN2bHZUz_s98WGZK-gRrlEVs1xYWqjxmoUQGbcW4fbenadbPizuiHiIMj8ymX0WoSLgxUsC25xeK0nmXFCAoDnAcRh5QeoXTiE54Zhn7RgQZJ3uj9qCCZ3WOh9EARBnb1NZFG_SgAy6u1zhQawcMj8OfDpBs5YT9rQg_ZWYr-SFkKa7DTsXE/w400-h300/20220913_174805.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The scrapbook comes packaged inside a silver zip lock bag with the product sticker on the top left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3838" data-original-width="2878" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ptfs-35wHYFrEAFdbMc5YpsudRrSohOjKK40dXbH-xqMOnJDFEkkcl-MbDio2mhnFGwucVf71dMH48zUR75JWrb5mCgyxKpH1egKYZKGAA3-GlXhATTmz7R4VVPWKF4nkTgByX-WAiSfr78KUQ0ud-jRJXnimz77hpJ-KIuXozjNVAZOmOGjlBoo/w300-h400/20220919_164033.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This set comes with the scrapbook on top, followed by 3 matte sheets of stickers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2932" data-original-width="3910" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYjEDpo0p3tUlF8av004EmS7WxQbWrdDodrfxbeJIHAGAtsjJURroTaSc5H7TJLVfut7NuddzAxKrmjQxJEFNIvoyln_lvDB8TNNRtHZcdzvQcrATZFAWt1ZjZkEG3DoNUrz2TjVBzdUBFdKbiuRg8c7MTOZUoRnrPQFij4qO4Hchz0ase_GTI_NL/w400-h300/20220919_164101.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the sticker sheets. They include an image of each member (which all look to be different photos from either album photobook, except maybe Seungmin's...), a printed autograph, a printed name, this era's logo, and random designs reminiscent of <i>AURA</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2879" data-original-width="3839" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaRg7Tw06teRO-Q-zZucOf_ZU_RvrXJhwg9kyasttRHY_6O78TUuQHMhFNQTKaEEqcJ3dIiNALiDd06E0JUaGKEE1wNJIYR5Qp2mqI8LhaLflS9spa_-aJNhJ6CjWphH4Ip38PgMV4EBqKDk7gOK01HQIvW0N2KAJ_tCg3fOM4Bh-nXw3vxawiTekN/w400-h300/20220919_164151.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The scrapbook is a thin booklet bound together by two staples at the spine. The covers are matte and unfortunately prone to scratches (mine arrived with scratches on the front cover). I was pleasantly surprised at all the text and the logo being embossed, adding a nice quality to it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2431" data-original-width="3240" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBsrj1LqNdFnAgbuiItP-1p6FLpMhOILl1scGnVeK-50DsOyZnWIpBx_6oT11ZmntAW31IXGil1uEDEWMUjS58jLfBOb8oTzVyG83nKPDO_EYTT1qYwX6v7iEgyFXykvGqFaRlpOcVfyFa5eduXBCYhjHpK0tmqLXyOagZ46QpAAVCBXz7HEKYhmDa/w400-h300/20220919_164202.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The scrapbook is about 5.75" by 8.3125" by 0.125". The first page has the album title and this era's logo printed in the center.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="3633" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNSU4McSIrwLT-jH7OcGIVw7CG-uzUOtjyZkctj79EDWKlXFS-l_Et-W6IxkQaxBy6uOETTa2q_ia-EfRj04I1ECY93bmZSDcs0LwnSS5Q1i5J8ikYTwN3GENR2lANDAl2zXoIlm3NtQ--VQmA_eYviuIVX0Dq_79erdesRX0N36ZjZc6CR9OSDMfd/w400-h300/20220919_164207.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first half contain a double sided page per member, with the member's name printed at the top, an enlarged logo in the center, and then a blank page on the other side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2862" data-original-width="3815" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ELlzKTATZAZbfZMi3dsVbcEFKknfavxorUxueDtXOpGbUZWg2EKuhDRsY00gwLEOx0-zpLZtGdb12chFnV5Dqc6v8GaOaD8U5ujT1nDUUZmWgMefjySuuP9JfGoHZhwdN08B8frzXkeLXOyaJ-kZlyprxjImUUDS5Lo4zGd_syqYYwYr3Mb0gaOz/w400-h300/20220919_164226.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next section contains graph paper, along with this era's logo at the bottom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2755" data-original-width="3674" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipOyeCFK2KM-TXmjCgl0nuJn4KVxIItCkt_geQpBBsfy6KaDexC3S--oEsH4g9lNvPIczxYg7WJje8BJdQF4BuCpASkZbHZvamvv6F6rKY8kaMpCFSLefBLR8iU5vDmwexobHfcLTGh_VaTi4iJG5Nfz0bV6Xu8z4zfgqV5oBN8N7dRbJvh80EIwd/w400-h300/20220919_164242.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The remaining pages are in this format, with numbered lines up top and a section to add a date, like a journal entry.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, I have gotten to the point where I just instantly buy any official merch without even knowing what I ordered...and seeing all the <i>AURA </i>merch first hand, these are all items I definitely don't need...I like protecting my photocards in PVC free and acid free sleeves and organizing my cards in complete collections, and I like displaying all my polaroids, so I don't really have a purpose for a collect book. But I do like the concept of a collect book, and this one is really cute how it matches the albums well. As for the glass, it's too precious for me to drink out of, but I don't see myself displaying it either. And lastly the scrapbook, I could never get myself to use it, but it is a cute idea! I wish the book itself were nicer than a stapled booklet though.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I didn't mean to be so negative about the merch; overall I love that they're all practical items that come with photocards as a bonus. And I'll find a place on my shelves for the collect book and glass~</div></div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-54001093090084381012022-08-18T00:17:00.000-07:002022-08-18T00:17:51.278-07:001st Look Magazine Vol. 243 (Golden Child Jaehyun and Bomin) Review<div style="text-align: justify;">It has been quite a busy summer for Golden Child, from releasing their second Japanese single <i>RATA-TAT-TAT </i>to successfully completing their 10-stop US tour to performing at London's MIK Festival to making their long awaited Korean comeback as OT9 with 6th mini album <i>AURA</i>. And to add to that, Jaehyun and Bomin have a feature within the 243rd edition of Korean entertainment and lifestyle magazine 1st Look from August 4th, 2022.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2764" data-original-width="3686" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxIsKgBHrtxyZj-gBzKWgn6con_DDhH8Go548udctW7iohRDMa8Thptm8e2iLs1j_I6iWMkXskzgLn5FM9hJ3xHxOIWXYfxXWwSrG4_cSlCcjFqjqu7phYbGgQFZSF4pVWzzjpNU9VcBV1qSvbpUnmtLis8jKyGBiJkHT3UzVYL_7fGgKnnH4xwa4/w400-h300/20220817_074636.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As usual, this magazine is made of slightly nicer quality than a nice newspaper, and is large with dimensions (if held vertically) 10.25" by 15.25".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3921" data-original-width="2939" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7tO3LSYKh9JgEIUATGpylkca6FUcWUPlo2svp5oSOlItlQsbrVqDS40mUmTsamhQhNah_BP4UAHjmrtJp6a-MKboD1ewIAlsVCauaj2OJ3Z99M3a5jQUnZ0tw2h5SHpnBOTZq7IjSweDyFTRqIVPj7pLRTfTNAauRRWxZrVcoYeTD-UEAWzR3L19/w300-h400/20220817_074658.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a glimpse into Jaehyun and Bomin's segment titled "ANOTHER ME". (My Woollim stan heart is lowkey thinking about Sunggyu...)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2798" data-original-width="3731" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNPSUJAH5oKqS4npWwBoHJ_Rj6d8L4x_dGj2UlEEXP6PS3smgZjlfoDvuJ5bdGyG259dVL4QGkPcU164AZz11VBbn4pkSPXjVya4Pp5ms_10RCuSbpi7fpos_N8cN4AYlVIJCFg00Zhf03Ib9EcR3IjVkYLR11eyc4OjsSRqI7lavsIepfBfgUDDDp/w400-h300/20220817_074806.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bongbom's segment includes 8 pages, starting off with this beautiful 2-page spread of Bomin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2817" data-original-width="3756" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguhs_hBd39KytEhuQIS_vxpU_4iOq15x3anfSz-JEe28Xk4IXcF0HbHlT2D18vCMjYulB7yvq7sEb7QiXFY_LKHsAGK7o086m5cCvwkZnpvmVyYoNlD4YlozW_lB-DSkuW_COaHFuPv5Hpwy-7eMflhm1OSpYRUMGW8ROXPDG6z9IJ_FtNjW7xQHp/w400-h300/20220817_074815.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am in LOVE with both of these photos. I'm just so speechless!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2708" data-original-width="3611" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMCPHnrKbGI3X9FlzoQPd6IiHV6MK4Q81PIt2F5HkdmxcrTDonbIW3XxQOLxl5D_tpoyzNkI9S-8OaBg24kePzUQ1LBl21EbUsrfGbCW72m-CClYzeAM2Rs7yrwFCOV6XdoeceV2TfAWOl-zdkVFpxKBO-U73kKhc-q6rjINQbkUGbO5DDnPkfJoTw/w400-h300/20220817_074821.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I like that majority of bongbom's pictorial is large, high quality photos, and here above is the only text^^</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2791" data-original-width="3722" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8UBeJshAyM_1nVRz1wLnjURYf_bRlzlfoN1zhsXLCu-WmFMRI9us7NUy95G_SthpPzFOux5ckKdYqhV7kBgROnol9XDjISz9yQ-jFDY8t-wMGjRxHxdQCTyMRBcyFyRJSetoJ8jtg53gQQ_-Bx_KIew3qKxP1NLgZ8UK9rlIyLiZGtbhM-D1_-oPi/w400-h300/20220817_074826.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bongbom's segment finishes off with one last solo shot of Jaehyun, and 2 photos of Jaehyun and Bomin together. They looked absolutely perfect in all of these photos, I'd love if 1st look or the boys could post even more bts photos from this shoot^^</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, I didn't think I could love Golden Child even more but this magazine has proved me wrong. This really came at the perfect timing too, with Jaehyun and Bomin constantly top of mind ever since Golden Child's US tour and then a few weeks later having official physical content of just these two^^ This is probably my most favorite photoshoot by far!</div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-71119214677055977192022-08-17T22:08:00.005-07:002022-08-24T21:38:46.001-07:00Ordering My Golden Child AURA Albums from Kpoptown, Ktown4u, and Makestar<div style="text-align: justify;">After almost a year of waiting and endless hints and reassurance from Golcha (with Jangjun's ment in Philly and again a spoiler on the Weekly Idol live), on July 27th, 2022 at 6PM KST Woollim finally released a comeback teaser along with new hashtags, a new Golden Child logo, and a comeback date of August 8th! Then on July 28th at 3:10PM KST Woollim posted album details, and soon after showcase details.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was going to stop blogging about ordering albums, but of course I always have issues that I feel warrant a dedicated blog post >.<</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For Golden Child's 6th mini album <i>AURA</i>, there is a limited version and a normal version. The normal version is the only one applicable for lottery events (showcase, fansign, video call, etc.). My plan was to buy a few copies of the limited version on Ktown4u, where I know I'll be guaranteed the preorder benefit posters, and then order the normal version through a video call event for that site's preorder benefit photocard. But I foolishly talked myself into ordering 4 copies of the limited version from Kpoptown, along with Bomin's Woollim Mall ID (because I am still not over my Bominitis). Just 30 minutes later I remembered that the Bomin ID is the same image as the random Bomin ticket from the Cinema Kit that I have >.< I had placed my order on August 1st KST and Kpoptown had a special where first press posters were free if folded, so I was happy at least that was guaranteed (as for the first press mini poster set...we'll see). Then on August 9th KST I received an email from Kpoptown stating that the ID was sold out and asked if I wanted my order shipped and refunded for the Id and remaining shipping fee where the refund will come shortly after shipment, or fully refunded. I chose to keep my order, which they acknowledged, and shipped out my order on August 10th yet I still haven't heard back on the refund despite messaging them via email and through their site. As an update: I received my refund and an email confirmation from Kpoptown on August 16th, a few hours after my package arrived.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And then with the announcement of Jaehyun and Bomin being on the next issue of First Look, of course I had to preorder it! So on August 7th KST, I ordered 2 limited versions of <i>AURA</i> along with a copy of the magazine from Ktown4u, but unfortunately by then all preorder benefits had run out.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As for the normal edition, I decided to preorder 9 copies from Makestar's first event (to anyone curious, I had wanted to apply for Bomin but figured my slim chance was slightly better if I chose Jaehyun).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2838" data-original-width="3783" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXmkf_k8U0Cuu7_ueqbp80od4sTF00emjxGTnUNPNSKHbxs-2UF7KWaFjnJsva3UYra-iblwhhNkHS5SMv7Go8W_5ACXvBOhgiC-RLm7LzEX_cLg6qLXpOWBqniEbSCe0jCoAlKmw5K_tkRmP2kyl0GoTXKP-xbonvTp_4Lx0khdCdJhTv02_4XMXo/w400-h300/20220816_143224.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All 3 of my packages were picked up by DHL on August 12th and delivered on August 16th. From left to right are Kpoptown, Ktown4u, and Makestar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="3989" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkM7GgNQvoynjuipwkvs-qL_mx96kTdbqcsmM9q81wXr_KG3XDg44YFTfxnuHIcuiKkqHezDu46DWhDiGVQ4OV1ZJodbs1CVOvjONPcxzEuYJLcGw3QErssL4NdqDQhd9hGYluK5K-L6Xsh8MRYZQ0sTZ8aQTcbpKZNGk78C6YIwGluqqTOJso-_o/w400-h300/20220816_145738.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My Kpoptown package arrived with 4 copies of the limited version and 4 folded posters, and luckily 4 sets of the mini posters (though of course no Bomin ID). My Ktown4u arrived with 2 copies of the limited version. My Makestar arrived with the full set of preorder benefit photocards, 9 copies of the normal version, and 9 folded posters distributed almost evenly among the 2 versions; unfortunately it didn't come with any of the mini poster sets despite being included in the product detail image on the project page (and if you look at Makestar 2, both the mini poster set and posters are not included in the product detail image, so I don't know if Makestar just didn't remove the mini poster set from the image or forgot to send them out). Please go to the bottom of my post for an update!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3550" data-original-width="2660" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0GaLqGigynh4YOxXC8S0HgjoDe6P8SaQPenvhz08K3mr4ZC219CC4eWchtc1sw5FOB9Q7egHqInF_tCfd_UerjzwI05jX9KjoZ9JV31QyhcZHZZHLmRkdmyuaHQXhwR00IFCYeb1v4OGslVBB4yPG-zuJbRdIH2TedguiHT54YbigfnqXptOU-Ma0/w300-h400/20220816_145804.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Makestar has really improved their process! They put each pob photocard in its own sleeve, and then together into a clear resealable bag. They were also super generous in giving an entire set of all 9 members when purchasing 9 albums. It seems like they're aware many people would purchase 9 albums, so they bundled 9 albums together and then had the pob photocard set taped on top.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2906" data-original-width="3875" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0lEJ1IFJUgPikoI15vhQ3hKZ7RwKvNkUgpf_l_kJBNaTMexwtLn3ZbncJEECCppqu--ArlrZhXI4C8WRPkzi_SEA7S0VqmwSA3YjVK5CD2DWrGWFn-udUQz90aGQ0hKVlUqbghk0KGkLI5x8mWjxybnZ6Y-FSISg9BU8hXY_XE3S5kmxKQPMOCX_1/w400-h300/20220816_145847.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the order my Makestar pob photocards came in.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2900" data-original-width="3866" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikHQZFQ0T8JY4us5AdmGmgd99Bo3aiWLlKV3Wj7j73_WZK55IbOtnbTXVj4n8ZzJTjIVou7EEr8wVOuhtaO9vuJq_wDR0g0tI31CudfN9qLZFaT4E1GlM4r8IOs2q0-m88efn_lJQLruUQUMTOINYWSOApSWGiFqMOmWorCOiLaPOGnAi8TKtZpBPS/w400-h300/20220816_173329.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Makestar is getting more creative with their pob photocards, this time being double-sided hand heart versions. Here is the front side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2942" data-original-width="3896" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiID6uoSjX0NXCyOhVGGZpZkpvSWuHZyDOyqa7-XUfWn6_PqomDXrhJ7yLzYIoaUYIaM_vyKIqiJEqV4HS4hHhEzoHI2UmHOt3bHmd0Bede9DdOIEwNwHfBIvbgaIF7CrulEtDOPfMUO7Lz3rKkMEtoSFguusCATsdmsSBMfGkocPPl6QyYuh6PS4g2/w400-h303/20220816_173420.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And here is the backside, which are finger hearts.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2903" data-original-width="3870" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivNeWBmBXhAmRLwLkSFNRWj-ROoPVw2kTwUCFToZk82wNvbzm_7qDpvyAorh1jGpQETstsIKi0XzosmiH92VeA4c2OALJIt7X6PzR64MLUd66VOcINfl2GNYpvbbSHjHLPj8P39BjqEylUghQYkysAUNbG2ElqavwNoXEF2TPQ3NGTne-Z4VCuafJz/w400-h300/20220816_154803.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The normal version comes with 1 random photocard out of 18 (2 per member). My normal version albums all had consecutive serial numbers except for the first (far left) one, so I wasn't sure how the randomization of my photocard pulls would be. Luckily it was pretty good, with only 2 duplicates of Bomin! And I was able to pull almost every member; it's like I could pretend that there was only 1 photocard per member and say my set is almost complete sans Y and Jaehyun...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2825" data-original-width="3664" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNBGy22E-rnp-69BwXINsfMiiAVAGcREdedFfhs1koJaY0lK4fF-f62drQLcat7Y_mo_DvwvIdb_YMQ3lHkRCTxNnA3fNrR8OZZzxijmfpAppX3aKk_C1_xL7nC8w_eOGQvFQd36EEeaDYYAjQQTMPtzo8Yrtj5a4eogsu7SoXktp_gb-h0Ln3ebQT/w400-h309/20220816_154904.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a closeup of my normal version photocards. I was so excited pulling Bomin's 3 times hehe~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2903" data-original-width="3871" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZlBG7guNZ1BiBuwButA5T_CeEXKcYrmWjvWBkVfuwCdiL6vAINokhOq8Ual8-KnRNutrQEZAqkVD43UETwhm-o6vVH684-HebJKkL_XF2IWNROoGTaByKv-FLU11-hhXEyMeZS4R-FAvYXf7ShHZ8SHTL-5VGkIgROirDx5EINn5v7I7Re_y92Iy/w400-h300/20220816_160922.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The limited version comes with 1 random bookmark out of 9, and 1 random photocard out of 36 (4 per member). As for my limited version albums, 2 albums had consecutive serial numbers while the rest were quite different. I'm really pleasantly surprised that out of the 6 bookmarks I pulled, I only had 1 duplicate! I pulled Y, Seungmin, Donghyun x2, Joochan, and Bomin. As for the photocards, I pulled 3 of the same Donghyun >.<</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'll have an unboxing post on the <i>AURA </i>albums coming up, along with some magazine unboxings and more posts on the rest of Golden Child's US tour^^</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Update: On August 22nd KST, I received a shipping notification from DHL that a Makestar package was on its way. My friend had contacted Makestar inquiring about the mini poster set, however that path fell short as Makestar wanted my friend to provide photo or video proof. I actually did have an unboxing video (a process I religiously follow ever since <i>Summer Breeze</i> with Eline...) but didn't want to use my limited luck on this, so I never contacted Makestar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2721" data-original-width="3630" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvzApilj0EkW-0zB0O5X3G_JbLjvw6WS1mJ_WouSNkDRQIAildI9C82wSrFvbFlRdgt3B1j_WHrRBO9fC1sLIS_cN5LIYJZeja_93L13OHULpsJyfV7kA7aD_Awy_PEJTPWqO3nBByCgrYTEGoNzwVTy5i0D8Bi_4FYIc-HrppF0RbWzwM_4dZOhR/w400-h300/20220823_114831.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On August 23rd PT, I received my package! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="3090" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlA66ohN7Bs_OjaByeihE6sCK3Pfi8nfUexPDFXG0fHXlfi0s95FwwZhzg9hEDY4N2pd02OM-eItnYM-f8SRK5XNOkGcUw6emVkzgW0ubKWZLmoLz65xFxoE5FCpIzE23hBmP5rnWFhTqx-7zEkNqJv7QLWQdZyly-irznbafVUspX2ou5tw4VVXgR/w400-h84/20220823_114857.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was indeed Makestar sending out the preorder benefit mini poster set. They had made this mistake with Lee Sujeong's posters as well; it's really nice that both times Makestar still used DHL.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7vkjbFmqP5CQRqW3dz-Nb2zYbenfTr326CX9a_sPjR--M2C0QVB--L1kJWqZxjESwjEyuCpbS1MtA8iJPX9Faeb0XJTfjBDxjMt7FR4Gqj04iD1N9f1BElnZC8U6TzbR7yiN9epzE4D14HAYb3vQBAknZkQ8XMeGnRplyuF2Fa9EJkGeZLjfHTZ-l/w300-h400/20220823_114931.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There was lots of room inside the box, but all mini poster sets arrived in perfect condition.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I still have lots of posts in my drafts, but excited to get them all published!</div><p></p>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-45467003128652441322022-08-15T22:48:00.002-07:002022-08-15T22:48:24.960-07:00Golden Child Meet & Live Tour in USA: Stop 4 - Dallas<div style="text-align: justify;">Golden Child's first US tour is in full swing with their fourth stop in Dallas on June 30th, 2022! I previously blogged about the logistics of the tour <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/07/golden-child-meet-live-tour-in-usa.html">here</a>, the San Jose stop <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/07/golden-child-meet-live-tour-in-usa-stop.html">here</a>, the LA stop <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/07/golden-child-meet-live-tour-in-usa-stop_25.html">here</a>, and the Denver stop <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/08/golden-child-meet-live-tour-in-usa-stop.html">here</a>.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6b7eyxdtPVQXY1fAUHHNcyMDoByqWYzr24fFAeIEGEnGRHU0TOpyL4zmq2dsFHCj-TXv76ZS3a5ziVU78-s75jM88fuu7QHy-1UQ2OG8zoUyWl8Zv2frbZENFBMApDjkUD5CQukxpPO4qwnenCL48c0iFx9nLo3gaN0KofTkhQJBaMjzX8f4PZxP/w300-h400/20220630_171336.jpg" width="300" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Dalls venue was at South Side Music Hall within Gilley's Dallas Complex. This was the first stop that I really felt the heat...being from the Pacific Northwest, I was definitely not prepared! I decided to wear my "One" tee along with my "Breathe" sweatband, though black probably wasn't the best call for such a hot day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3340" data-original-width="2539" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGp3Pk0iJdZqc6oaBHB-fqFYwuTIDHev0-zt57cJyWHnIAHJGpBE4xSlv8IEUh2v4bjVmbNpMur8ljiIVktEzheMIEfYKOGmWN1ujK2V6EfvUljcR3MXuWzBtzFjGagdKSHD0l9YcRidwV4PiD1ujvqWk7OxnXO23rKLH_04ymwYs73RLnmQRrdTZN/w304-h400/20220630_170825.jpg" width="304" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For VVIP and VIP check-in along with Snapshot ticket pickup, there were two tables in the shade by the entrance. Here are my Snapshot tickets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3339" data-original-width="2505" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7FcGbm0WWdWt4c54-WIwC1zHpp0QAO3xEfpSP5pBdtqGr-ys5JkMpquAkANguJIXqrZ-XlxtXpxDrdRCjo6gSgNHDXciGuMk_65YqE1htvAxjiPEcZanp57f5ueXsv6JUaD_xOSawy5LqhIEk7SZ641QV4LhV2Gy24-SPLS7Fmb830AAkoVS1l358/w300-h400/20220630_183759.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the fansign, they brought VVIP in by queue order and lined us up accordingly inside the theater. Luckily the plan was after we finished our fansign, we would stand back in our line inside the theater instead of outside, meaning we would be able to see the entire duration of the fansign. Because I was #26, I ended up being the last person within the front row and was able to clearly view the entire fansign. As for giving letters, it was the same process as Denver.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The fansign order was Y, Jangjun, Jibeom, Joochan, Bomin, Donghyun, Seungmin, and lastly Jaehyun. Here are some of my recollections:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Y said, "Hello Macey~" and asked how I'm doing.</li><li>Jangjun said, "Hi Macey! We met in another city right?"</li><li>I asked Jibeom how is he, and he replied, "Um, very exciting...excited. Ya. Sorry. *chuckles* Thank you for coming." Hehe I love how he tries so hard to communicate with American Ness^^</li><li>Joochan asked if I've eaten yet.</li><li>Bomin said, "Hi, I'm happy to see you again, Macey. Today's concept's Donghyun, right?" I was a bit taken aback that he was monitoring my outfits, and I hope he wasn't disappointed that today was simple and member focused...I quickly showed him my "Breathe" sweatband to make it seem more OT10.</li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtuYOxy36qysoNB8In5aGH4hTCfwDnFPCmmHAwdexM2Lr8qDZlUfQGZ2RtrjnQfKwh-Ms2yJdacOK0sCoH4ZtucB4RoxWe76nyHxulxNrBIjV-KuxImBReuBMr1JJJEOEqe4BMfLsAg1aI0Mv-YJSNdeQTBlRT2EfEyoXFRi8k8WDhO6LAamVdhSno/w400-h300/20220630_190904.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the fansign, the staff rearranged the setup in preparation for soundcheck and the concert. For San Jose and Denver where I had my pick, I chose the center, whereas with LA I was kind of forced into the right. But now my heart really wanted to go to the left...where Bomin was a lot...and so I ended up at the far left in front row. This venue is very spacious in every direction, so the members had a lot of room to dance on stage, and the front row could accommodate a lot of fans. Where I was, there was a row of speakers against the stage where we were allowed to put our bags. Then there was a belt barrier (this area is for the security guard and for PAV staff to film footage) while about the center two thirds had a metal barricade. The belt kept getting undone and it was easy to naturally lean on the speakers, but whenever staff needed to get through, they'd always bend down to avoid blocking our view and would tap our knees to notify us to give them room.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For soundcheck, Golcha sang "I Know" and the first half of "Milky Way". This is the same setlist for soundcheck from LA to Atlanta.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And now for the concert~ The setlist is the same from LA to Minneapolis. <span style="text-align: justify;">Below is the setlist and I'll add any highlights. I'll only post a handful of pictures of the concert on my blog (I recorded the whole thing so screenshots of videos aren't great quality, and you can view some of my pictures on my Twitter thread </span><a href="https://twitter.com/_maceyw_/status/1540219383175204864?s=20&t=JmDr22x3NoDB96_gBACMHw" style="text-align: justify;">here</a><span style="text-align: justify;">, and surely lots of others' fancams on SNS as well).</span></div><div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Setlist:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li>Intro VCR - same intro VCR as <i>Play</i> concert</li><li>Ra Pam Pam</li><li>Burn It</li><li>Ment - Jaehyun was in the center, suddenly took off both shoes to fix something while Jangjun talking, so Jangjun stopped to look at Jaehyun while Jaehyun repeatedly told Jangjun, "keep going" as he continued with his shoes.</li><li>I Know</li><li>That Guy</li><li>Ment - Jaehyun brought up the Mavericks but the crowd didn't seem to be big sports fans so he was like forget it😅 Then Jangjun said that Jibeom, Donghyun, and Bomin went to the aquarium in Dallas</li><li>What Happened?</li><li>Pump It Up - So much happened! During Jaehyun's line where he stands at the far right, Donghyun and Bomin are at the far left peering over, and Bomin discreetly grabbed Donghyun's butt for a long time?! And then while Seungmin and Joochan were off at the side, Seungmin chased Joochan to the wall!</li><li>VCR - condensed TV shows / commercials VCR from <i>Play</i></li><li>Wannabe - Without You - One - You could really see how sweaty they all were with their shirts completely soaked in sweat!</li><li>Ment - The members asked us if there is a song we want to hear, and they ended up showing us their unit songs! Y and Jangjun performed a bit of "Poppin'", Seungmin sang part of "That Feeling", Joochan and Bomin sang the chorus and then Bomin sang part of his verse in "Singing In The Rain", and lastly Jibeom sang a bit of the chorus of "Game". Y then asked if anyone has heard of his solo sang, then Jangjun said "that's my favorite song", then Y sang part of "Fantasia". The members asked Jaehyun to introduce the next song, "Oasis". Jaehyun said, "this will be my favorite song. Actually, someone composed this song. He is my very important person. This is my favorite song." Jaehyun continued to emphasize how important Tag is to him.</li><li>Oasis</li><li>Bottom Of The Ocean - Bomin was on the far left side for a lot of the beginning of the song! He took my phone and fixed his hair when looking at himself on my phone^^ When Seungmin came over, he was making movements like a shark finding its next prey and he definitely kept making eye contact at me but chose someone else. At one point Jibeom was filming, then Donghyun joined and as he was stepping back, Donghyun stepped on Seungmin's foot then he joined in on the filming too. Towards the end Jangjun squatted down in front of me and made Vs to everyone's phones. And at the very end of the song, Y ran up to us and took someone's phone so he could film himself bowing theatrically.</li><li>Ment - Right away Jibeom spoke in English (I couldn't hear the first part) "...thanks to Goldenness in Dallas" and Joochan said "Zibeom?" And Jaehyun clapped for a long time and said "Whoa, Jibeom's English is getting better." Then the members talked about what they wanted to do in the US. Seungmin said that he wants to eat meat every time he comes to the US. Jibeom wanted to do shopping. Jaehyun said "watching you guys. That's all." Donghyun said performing on the stage right now. Jangjun said what he thought was interesting was seeing people come with their children or parents, and come as a family to their show, then Jangjun said "thank you for coming, parents" and he, Donghyun, and Joochan humbly bowed several times to the audience. Then Jangjun said that throughout this whole tour, he thinks the most important and memorable thing is meeting all the Goldenness. Bomin whipped out his English and said "I think this moment is impressed into my life."</li><li>Sea</li><li>Breathe - This is such a fun stage to watch in person! Every time the members went to the sides to wait for their turn, they would interact with Ness^^</li><li>Ment - Joochan said that there are still 6 shows left in their tour so if we want to see Golcha again, to please come to another show, and then he looked at me (hehe he didn't have to tell me twice^^)</li><li>Crush</li><li>Ending VCR - same ending VCR as <i>Play</i></li><li>- Encore - DamDaDi</li><li>Ending Ment - Jangjun said in English that just before the concert he felt just like those in the Olympics. He, Bomin, and Jaehyun gave their ending ments entirely in English. Once Jaehyun gave his ment, he looked down to the floor with a sad face and said "yesterday I dunked my phone into the swimming pool." Then he looked up, happy, and said, "because of you guys, I got better. Way better. I'm just kidding and I will miss you so much." Lol the change in emotions and was that trolling? Then during the group picture time when the PAV staff said "okay, ready?" Jangjun responded into his mic "yup!" and finished the staff's countdown of "2...3!" Then for the next photo Jangjun counted for us again "1...2...3!"</li><li>Milky Way - During the goodbyes, Bomin stayed at the far left side for so long that Jaehyun, Seungmin, and Donghyun had already come and gone! Then at the end the members were all holding hands waiting to bow but Bomin was still at the far right side interacting with fans. Once Bomin joined the members and they all bowed, Jangjun again put his arms up to try to make the other members lose balance, to which Jaehyun most certainly did!</li></ol></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqiAfRpgpzet4Sj15Ztr5TGXMGPNGhfvc43Tr6XmdshP4VnfdoFikzjr-p1fsyFWtLufpADVVc8-9H2sc0kxZuympp5K8pLnJ0mKO3nrf_08k00tcxYmG55ljneaCjn6zWJ_vgCgK-GxJOs4zMAYSGkaAearQw5ISijF5hFz_sUfuWRmw0EXu3HY7O/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220808-175003_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hi Donghyun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pzniI6r9TuOLgPGNHSDVPMv3kPkIwknAAVuUEUXPzhlOkZtyfLgILfK-ZdUT5yjTNwSAbvyE8gnX5-_Jn4m_dN5VIVpQpMJBawUFtHtZY5tOipUFLJ7LDFHwweD-z9FMC5SPPIWU86n_zzcR34aukDS43x6obWyx2WxTzRmbg-WD6RO4v4vnZiZe/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220808-175310_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Seungmin chasing Joochan to the wall during "Pump It Up"^^</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cSK7nDcZAs_bIQwfYynfzt4brNvkAweZDfvKaOnzoAyAltuBP0UKtQUs-q4Trn9DfoQFqoit9_4cflAxQ3qDDGcVcNdFD94mdoqT4bCpvdtMw7PoIBSqx2rJJu863m5GnJaI8t_Hv0Y6gmzNG7pgAyVAEf6nqdz41xaqpuuIVk2lxRQ8bpcDfyEo/w300-h400/Screenshot_20220810-173436_Gallery.png" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thank you Bomin for always taking care of me and making me feel loved at each stop!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDdzl8J9efm3mxRcHmHpxN5rEbYakiDE5mcyBS3VcADlC4KKeVFsz_BlQZav0lksZ3oUibcEcRQgtwUt50sxPmpxIUQXdymLSfw89Z0wLK1rcyf2cLHlX6j6vJL6bzobQg6x-FhdA5LDvB-R0uJE4PZo6LZW3OcVvmGiFN9-i7qwu1cudzz15houkV/w300-h400/Screenshot_20220810-221624_Gallery.png" width="300" /></div>Jangjun towards the end of BOTO^^<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCPHWVBnSwoA4qVJGkqZyxLuRH28OMz2JKx709X45awYZHA5ZBZtFKk29XcMG9X6QrdpelbblZsczoDLqvSWv6ClpUC0s29-R3Ehlvgfu1l00Qvp52QoLKk4ld4kh6yPogKnXA8KrTDRSxg0B-O7hTOmD_woaGxBpxTVC2bA4TDxQxmEZIcJO-hlP/w300-h400/Screenshot_20220810-222006_Gallery.png" width="300" /></div>Y at the very end of BOTO^^<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkmQg1iFCqrzzU7VVuL6140d8OYe_tqQoL_yoGqGD9bVhKIIIXJfYpUeyco9pE0F3o6Bo_rqPmsDygxFfj_N9urqzf-poj2wQBICjyF4026F3X6OBTpRigklRnqHQMBrJp06edCqZfw3M64upYgx-WaLaDYae5kUl5vd9CukAQh62eCAavmsPU5BO/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220812-161948_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bongbeom waiting on the side during "Breathe"~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36U4FLq2CdiVkDFKOmuriTY4W8DjfeuefVOqf2a6gkjA8e0yksrQMhm3jwjdgJIswaO8qSWrKPBhqWEhUgCKSPGIdRP_M6ASvBNvUO-TlsDXF8mdIyMQJkC0_D9sJ2KfVIDFvJ_rb7imxEhGUHbVbrKRMSkWQ77cA8mV2UlghfJ3XTRNOUQjt7F2m/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220815-213016_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">During the end of "Milky Way" when the members are waving goodbye~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-086rIFxoEDfNqdvGT4PbA9QgJsFdY4PfvgKnDkaMq5Eo6GvahMyoopU_LKL9REuBIcM0DUReHitCjly8vLeDGC_gepE7TPGyMMq-MugXP_8SWp2vSgSNmvq6BLzwFd2D0V5LXC1U9JoDK-0xhLP114jf2jr0qEw5MbvKyE3obs2YRK6WbIxRBsy/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220815-213214_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bomin spent SO much time on our side during the goodbyes! He even knelt down and started checking himself out in my friend's phone hehe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpIQ2eNTaqGj8w5oxtYfcVcP7SsNHElfkISu0fH-SdjX1sxHjyHxHrIGtW2WCM_z07a2bhDX3IQwGqpAQ7Sgfz-SwTeiZVmRbo0OfunPBvz8Bv24-ikAq2rx38pYi7o7NbQ86BIEsZv29rq2NZ9qK7cwBI7NUjikXfdgPSUDwRaiFfyZnC4XSerFKZ/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220815-214045_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div>Hi Joochan~~!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJd3Mf-3rGfd-vyeEksf0SiUChZtFCJgjb8XBddM_s3xAppC43aJwRHwO6JkRJtWQp1TY7VF_GRz4NF7Ql3727X4yNkrtE8UV0JJs2Pjiglm33cjRlV6GwBGSWJBoDgydSwI9yxhbHLDdMvkPiJ9bCatO8lo1IfYWeJHnWLciuCoFzosXfVTbNBJe/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220815-214320_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div>Y~~~!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-4XifMEYqbOdtPyMJozXr5swUis7Vt4yYJ5GI4GUi5x-gqm9CBrMJiE-9TGt43uYyg7ZMNccKHlDEyDfNbnqzlSRnFScz19lFWNK5OZTSdfLIeIBVJN9vp_NLmA-hpkTXg6dTZY-PqIWEqdHzUClVdX05DhlBcKYKI-tY8DGpWo4vrSSg7FhxczB/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220815-214616_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Jangjun trolling his neighboring members during their ending bow again, this time Jaehyun falling victim.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the concert, the staff had those with Snapshot tickets to wait towards the back of the venue while they set up the session towards the stage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2267" data-original-width="3021" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-aHDIZeIU4mm8ALk4WPuVDGh_NMzLMC93E-BSqSIOKsZitd7UJVXTUq4DsZ3Tj_i3bLvO_OViouoh3IMxi6xwqpgQdHGCGYZCEYkfg8fNukphqbEUtLv5ulF9-8e_RPZlqGQuG_S7DgBDOhT8x8bYPPZiwd2ZyU4w6LSj1Qk3AuuYQCWWaNP5kxE/w400-h300/Snapshots4_Dallas.jpeg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is my fourth set of Snapshots! Here are some of my memories (in the order I took them):</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Y: He asked me, "Number 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5?" I asked him to choose, then he said, "Number 1! Let's go." Afterwards he said, "Thank you for coming. High five!" Then he noticed my shirt and said, "Oh, 'One'! One tee shirt."</li><li>Seungmin: He pointed at my shirt and said "One", which got confusing because the staff had told him "Five" for our pose.</li><li>Bomin: After taking our photo, he initiated the conversation with, "I saw you on the stage, you stand on the...right. Yah on the right." I had to process this because I was on the left, then realized from his point of view I was on his right. Upon this realization, I said, "Yah! You were there a lot <span style="font-family: "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Noto Color Emoji", "Android Emoji", EmojiSymbols, "EmojiOne Mozilla", "Twemoji Mozilla", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 16px;">🥰.</span>" Bomin then said, "Thank you so much. Thank you. Get home safely."</li><li>Jibeom: I was trying to tell him in Korean that we have similar necklaces, but he was so thoughtful staring into my eyes the entire time that it took awhile to get him to look at my necklace. But then he understood and said, "Oh oh! 그렇네요 *chuckles* 고마워요. 조심해서 가요." (That's right. Thank you. Get back safely.)</li><li>Jangjun: </li><li>Jaehyun: He said he liked my shirt (I think this has been a running joke between him and Donghyun). Then I asked if something happened yesterday with Seungmin in the swimming pool. He didn't seem too amused and replied, "Yah. He pulled me in."</li></ul></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, I think Dallas was my favorite stop out of the entire tour! The energy coming from both the crowd and the boys were so high, and it felt like Golcha really got into the swing of things and could freely enjoy themselves without worries. And I got to see Bomin a lot here hehe and apparently he saw me a lot there too^^</div></div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-79887274498325536342022-08-11T17:01:00.000-07:002022-08-11T17:01:09.353-07:00Golden Child: RATA-TAT-TAT Japan Second Single Album Review<div style="text-align: justify;">Golden Child has had a super packed 2022 so far, starting with their Japanese debut back on January 26th with <i>A WOO!!</i> Now on June 15th, Golden Child released their second Japanese single album <i>RATA-TAT-TAT </i>as 9 members. Despite having 1 fewer member, the version count has increased from 12 versions for <i>A WOO!! </i>to 20 versions for <i>RATA-TAT-TAT</i>. There is a Universal Music Japan (UMJ) First Press Limited Edition, UMJ First Press Regular Edition, UMJ Member Edition (9 versions), and Fanclub (FC) Member Edition (9 versions).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Daeyeol had enlisted on March 29th, and it suddenly felt so empty. But on April 4th when MBC Best Friend Radio posted an Instagram photo revealing a Jangjun selca in a beanie with a little red hair peeking out. suddenly it felt much more promising that Golden Child would be coming back soon! And then on April 5th at 6PM JST, Woollim tweeted the announcement of a new Japanese single with a new OT9 photo, along with an announcement of a live showcase in Tokyo on April 30th and May 1st. Surely everyone was surprised that Golden Child would be releasing another Japanese album instead of having a Korean comeback, but Woollim always loves throwing curveballs. Whatever the case, I'll take it!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I blogged about preordering all 20 versions along with the various preorder benefits <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/08/ordering-my-golden-child-rata-tat-tat.html">here</a>, and below I'll unbox all versions along with my preorder benefits.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Overview and Preorder Benefits</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2794" data-original-width="3711" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvhzw506poAZ9syu9a44v3j_03sYyIk2XUeOzRY5p41VvCwvXed6iked1nMq5xb__wrWSCViPp2k_Td9dOeCqa62Y0JljY_47XXYN8uLhtgTBGjainMpYSse_45yjzUOs4TsVGdcP4XAGt1XBksdJJTDyKQNSP1zAPIJ1qxC_r8vLuKrR41bPxFqBr/w400-h301/20220723_114617.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are all 20 album versions of <i>RATA-TAT-TAT</i>, along with the preorder benefits.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2891" data-original-width="3853" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTaOGM9CToa2pYbyeKyJrdb07IC2lcnu_6k4gE1aGvmbEBe_ZHReA5knX9vi9EedTRIzqXfQGglm2r33cPRn8DUqNcCfUjJgAV4eKAyKZ9J2R9iWD0PVZsTT9cWPhpP5sSnQ-2bkvcxnnNnuKI1Zlh8r5qjOSQ1JKffit7x3SUExLR_us39bY3HSD8/w400-h300/20220723_115905.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a closer look at the UMJ First Press Limited Edition and UMJ First Press Regular Edition. When purchasing either of these versions or any of the UMJ Member Editions individually (ie. not as a set of 9), UMJ offered a random raw photo (1 of 9) as a preorder benefit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2833" data-original-width="3778" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRXembedb7h_sfzg3-gh_4yor86w4rtpSM3IeSewTPIoqUIm6cV4mHwd8EwKB4vVdHhmSeOezDHom1PHjohDTXTqKpE_SRnIFACg1YGOgZlCih-GzwU_wnaC_hi6SK5Wkyq0MVf9A6QIssqAgFFUE8h3s-Sk8GoCWIEM8eOPBlfRfKT_pgHKRKG1x/w400-h300/20220723_115946.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">These raw photos are 3.5" by 5" and are essentially postcards with the photo side being glossy and the backside being matte white. To my disappointment these raw photos are the same images as the metal badge commemorative goods, as well as the photos included in the photobook of the Limited Edition.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2514" data-original-width="3351" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEMEOIW5xVwB-RYLPKCR3xY_Y_yiOdiDeIOSseaUCKH2WYlTpnd8vpy-1rWUIBjcRm1wjBE2nivT-XBpcm5IPpdFqhuw7C6-m8w9Jzih7UVNAeQ0E9puaX86M2vdEsKKgCJHwIfC4Hox7VClewZGrdeCguZrBMAw1rNPMSqreLvrZrQk9f2FVKNYJV/w400-h300/20220723_120937.jpg" width="400" /></div>The preorder benefit for purchasing the Member Edition as a set of 9 is a set of matching B5 clear files. For the UMJ Member Edition set of 9, the benefit is the clear file set on the left, while for the FC Member Edition set of 9, the benefit is the clear file set on the right.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2958" data-original-width="3944" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-tNDFfG7zttCqlaRnKqiAPPdRJgsalicEm-l8Me3gnnI-6OFG0K_atuFKNXGm1w1cAlmY-H99_Dp2iB_JpCwg-y1R9CsAXo-mhb085w_ZuuRToS7iffHyvtjN1igIEzKWd5JxtsUokbVcFOfLt3g7YJ5iAEotLik7wqMvgVv3qo0IIVScPasulFA/w400-h300/20220723_121706.jpg" width="400" /></div>Here is the order that the clear files came in.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2638" data-original-width="3517" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINyan6kiQ6Z2zoce9W34zIBm3nkNDs6GISXfWBeN3Z5iB7JCODiM_UK-lFsbM5PplgUsghqpMl31WzsV4uDdgKa7UTMakPYdXeSGuxRi802GnSzS1woCOUSl46XjPEZwVUGtTicPyBiVpbtNtJAWbvNYhNHok8_8E-LSZpFpcta1RYcu0e993Q0nB/w400-h300/20220723_122040.jpg" width="400" /></div>Here are the backsides of the clear files. The left one has the racing checker pattern to match the limited version album and UMJ member version albums while the right one is more minimalist and refined to (I guess?) match the regular version album and FC member version albums.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3576" data-original-width="2715" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmb4xIzXseE_tsPkxdsK9P6PuKTpNVQbDWImEQjiJvepQAdpoxx96LLNEPZe57rX5fGXxisrC-BRXXhseBtM1FSWldYqCghylOsxg9N8OsdYq4RMJBmHZpXBPpsCB49sStRS6SbG9b8aImI8UsQLICWvUKRIZ_OgzIk_Ag3gIpdUzBROy2VxxT9GO3/w304-h400/20220723_131235.jpg" width="304" /></div>Here are the racer version clear files. These images are the same as the back cover of the UMJ member version albums.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3775" data-original-width="2831" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfE2c-EQyFgH-dRmavFjY2Pgf_53GLl4REy5zuITLUB9mdbogch7e9LVXGWalBz7hSVeak3cVxB0qPvhOcr3q3sKGVv1wlJ6MJTHJVKvoVPpttavDf_PqkBYtAl0Bbf4eoc-S4PsMapzS1IKPGeBsNG2LNoYQVVhsKh-ukmVu_qsG6inZvcz85grh/w300-h400/20220723_131447.jpg" width="300" /></div><div>And here are the white suit version clear files. These images are the same as the back cover of the FC member version albums. It's disappointing that the images are the same; if I had known, I would have probably bought each member version individually to receive the random live OT9 showcase group photo preorder benefit. As for the racer version clear file, I'm content with this preorder benefit as the alternative for purchasing the UMJ member versions individually would be the raw photos from the limited version booklet.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>First Press Limited Edition</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3477" data-original-width="2697" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5hgWF3b2LYlM607VBqZDAKLTDHl1ZQyviwuUzklL3xt4t_mjxi5lvTvpOrfAu5XOb4XquiWzy0m-s3H0A-dlijQIhSIZlD5TCYY-fFAYZkbCtj1g8cvMMUG8RmtS1SpMacYjW93rylpLUqbNlVFue96m9X0gdH7ANDSl0OK5DjU3olVJD15R4-8a/w310-h400/20220802_201623.jpg" width="310" /></div>Following <i>A WOO!!</i>'s format, the limited version this time is also in a simple plastic DVD case, with a printed piece of paper slipped into the clear plastic for the covers and spine. The red sticker on the clear exterior wrap indicates that this is A Version.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3671" data-original-width="2805" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs7YFHdSMbUYNlzfPHKbB-uuAyV7Abwn0LyPkpnV7dNmHzyYllQpcnTAsxsPoJracAVKgfA9RP-X9vgvYl-eLQ8TfmecQnCKRLplaAusLhZBvw2hmpmnw_m0sGhjeCquGvq27A9dCc8FAXyT7SnB41hwBhYRhaQukLbCi5yXUQnuTl3QaHQa89lv6U/w306-h400/20220802_201803.jpg" width="306" /></div>All 20 versions come with two tracks in the CD: "RATA-TAT-TAT" and the Japanese version of "Burn It". This limited version also includes a DVD containing "Vol.2 DDARAWA GOL-CHA!", a continuation from the DVD included in the limited version of <i>A WOO!! </i>This back cover contains the contents of each disc, as well as info on the DVD (region code "all" and 28 minutes long).<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2674" data-original-width="3492" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbVDWylf3rbZs39hm0rQAD01oN5cEDo2O9UjVpape_GqEZPAIPL6pccRHra2BoiIEj0ZV5HIyXfvaLMcch4nWww_W2hAwhTHAnDllFxIIABzHG7v-QaA9MYHvzDd1yZZB9fyIL-UOHxrcS5cz-bgruWN3JsN5gOhfzoVUZ7ZaM5Y1eNvxtkyBg-3h/w400-h306/20220802_201828.jpg" width="400" /></div>Here is a closeup of the simplicity of the spine.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2724" data-original-width="3631" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6I4lxDjQrtS8JRPJT6JCsL0mWa-KqptJ4hdZW9Ta6TPRAD8gMy14Poj5FESDuZLLUkrKMKCNZMwgBh-_asPeemM3BTBpU6QukGVn1Sd3NivDUnTL0cW7UTfM6TQYbuKXnH086dmEKZsgwmMRa3IGPiX8R0Y5Eyr8UWfiYepB10F1o030j89DNnZS/w400-h300/20220802_201841.jpg" width="400" /></div>Opening up the DVD case, the photo booklet is secured on the left with 2 plastic clips. The CD is in its own tray on the right.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2804" data-original-width="3739" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq9wQ-bIJCOCa6rLLWNdkuTJ3Vx5GvDu_0bkfF12Eok6op5MrL4dfLfRibdnMkB0q8FccKnlCd6APWh4m3zGUeVW28PLIa0vXmA_vTq64hn0Z0BsbUbRmNbIGwgzaUGbX33K65uUJE4o84oABuZYgXWfhXmjaQC7orPz19Jz_5ZU6cWMKdAY6bRdzI/w400-h300/20220802_201847.jpg" width="400" /></div>You can flip the trap and then the DVD is against the back cover on the right. I had trouble putting the DVD back in, because the plastic clip in the center is quite stiff. I ended up scratching the center ring of the disc a bit >.<</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The DVD starts with the boys giving their intros in Japanese (except for Jaehyun who used Korean^^) and trying to carefully and accurately pronounce the title track, and then the rest is all in Korean with Japanese subtitles. This variety show was called "Golden Agit" and had a very casual (yet chaotic) setting of the boys in a house playing games and having fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2516" data-original-width="3354" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpPk2Q9UUFktHNvhghby5iUIRpWxL5Sn7oMys9o1K_F41tFG_CAgPV6BbyI-UX7_KV4VylXPi09FzKsyk46gfq9CaaR0cBot7AI_KhOOKvWnxYMWUcc6GYDZ-v9XfKQ1V9zJPPKzt6rVyWctGk8OPFaL_W9WCqG0VDV41FK3LGW2ogrIFrI28bMM0/w400-h300/20220802_201916.jpg" width="400" /></div>The limited edition comes with a photo booklet. The booklet contains 24 pages total, including the cover pages. Above contains the tracklist of the CD and DVD, and the next 2 pages contain lyrics and song credits. Slipped inside this first page is also the random photocard.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2223" data-original-width="1667" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEM5-pWJ4sVFvMMEmSbQCFOrIOZY76B7s0aI8xj6auIdSc05wy68_xeHTf1lBOSdHORO1leK6zI4SIufAxqEeK8ODEa3YLUpjg3XubFx-q7t0l30y43_UvIfuLJWkhH_xQ26xKxqc6QyHNcySIKxXj6VCpKbH2w-X_PIsHvzRxwLvstnjWvmsQAPu/w300-h400/20220802_202305.jpg" width="300" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The limited edition album comes with 1 random photocard out of 10 (9 individual members and 1 group). These photocards are all taken from the racer shoot, and these images are different from the photocards included in the regular edition and member editions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2219" data-original-width="1664" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXe7-tSWJLHEhODzPJbGY--Irpf_7sL8_H_mTYsYdJ88wEphh1v6Y5KidOS6YafNIsOeerUKEO6pL_9EKrn0bmtW7YYAsKSK10GiKhduwo25qwWEarUmsuBLJkB698LGA9A1qeCBD_lzM3oNILdV4fzoEMT_DIHZ8j-Lleki2pX1ADX68ChlaF-Vv/w300-h400/20220802_202317.jpg" width="300" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The back of the photocard is a dark red and has the product number printed at the bottom. All photocards have a matte finish.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbmKjAYaUjL0hU2DiZe2idLwnt0l-TxOnmwyAs39c02l__P77EmTh4AVoF4yI4Y1WfmCUJwcBhU6l38NLHBUlWqRMVzhCzXSdiFURDl9vZdrEnx8eDcVjxUO_Cf3OEkjQbfupU5Ks9hG4gDPpjgCuSU09Efc-WVW64ZaWvPj8LBny1aKuQmNmA2YV5/w400-h300/20220802_201946.jpg" width="400" /></div>The next 17 pages are filled with photos from the racer shoot.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36b9j1fX_l8xLdHGqwqV2Ylhm9Vb58g_ADvt8_wfTiFCetf4aVmaUMCFcArDva2kOR_ULrgjHoUObMxx-VF-ifSGEN_RkjJs-cJa3vPI-vmiV3Yj-25lzPUIYR4v2UaRV8tnkWZHTWyItIOM1Dp5ochTwjZ207ti_USE2BCzmWzXJpmTF0SpuNYas/w400-h300/20220802_201957.jpg" width="400" /></div>Each member gets an individual photo and a pair or trio photo.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvU2-WUKsLZr9vBzyH04i7q-mP4HgSnC_-RfmQglAN2uGC3IuOVfvKzG2bKyr1YNP6p3I1_EwHS7TCLdBMHDUlicXwJnyZ6526dH3msMl6D-q2bMV_fK8JcPrYRdAUMIry5yMbVmrYMp8GgEwv40ZjYObi5S10rdBPRX5hA0r38qhWfuSyMFnjReIw/w400-h300/20220802_202014.jpg" width="400" /></div>The booklet is small that I'll just post all the pages~<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi48_75pLCgwpu2AzcA5ihwLDE8msSKSgzYyRzjnQSEvxBKjpoF1kqDa7VOSwdoIyxc43vV-fi0-iry2-dqVXAZBooF9JD2kB5BpxO-w9D9zOzE9fHREdoSOUYaKnVkNOY8kTaPcWn9TJjR1TJxMcpZTJ-2fOppmvasYl3IurAfp9mOhQRakrJs6Sxm/w400-h300/20220802_202025.jpg" width="400" /></div>Here is the pair photo of Tag and Jibeom, and Seungmin's individual photo.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2539" data-original-width="3386" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDHsN4XTvrKo2W2BQIa48EM1gQ9qCXNr4KgQiT35GU6ibmkPK-NkHKin_o5rQ3t2lDDVVcdbaRl8rdo2IqGZqvf88QHlZ1XBwt-cltIYpxbn6cnuTa9a2UHXCe276zPsROiL23Ii92mEbyD-j9rPXFx28x6VJ8zEw8dDuyFYMVD8Fwct9Ut4s8ZsVO/w400-h300/20220802_202034.jpg" width="400" /></div>Joochan nails this look so well!<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2706" data-original-width="3606" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknerrVWlzSYIBxZecDbDv8l_iTAfla4R5Y3Sb2DdVjfCehB1aCqiPbZcwj52XWdxpIyYvq3GSMCPf9PFWSwzdtW0dhQOLgjd703YjmhdmfSxwMI3rD3KBWKXPngnxj6S1C8RHE__ZJlrzp4DIkMt5TuoaxIe1PNTqtwyGvfQnnTE8Wc84WMSaEoQb/w400-h300/20220802_202044.jpg" width="400" /></div>Next is a 2-page spread of Tag, Jaehyun, Jibeom, and Bomin.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2584" data-original-width="3446" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdp5PGYbETqVw-fffwRP55VriyFSWr6yQpDoGTF25P3vK1WmZaHdwF1Hn3DcFX_PivHcQ6TnV5ZztEdvTY5RgxHbAk04femAjTr-EosNE56Re6AGvlGs8dOiiE0LsqtoBkhgt3BtgCx5Mn7uhUo7MdOCo7B-XMB2vmuz1CGQ4aYss-e4UrKyGM0oY/w400-h300/20220802_202053.jpg" width="400" /></div>Followed by a 2-page spread of the remaining 5 members.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3SlhG_39-n0I8OoSGk_gE2Lxf-tZ7A3HwPu18wsQUtPifNx7biY51wNlr1JHH08NlHReiaV01gl17s26tMY6bTdg38eazeIFJL84vA-VM91L7Wn2nKYNEvEJVkpwgBrFyPmF-LU41PEiSupsVEWP_nX_UTJNPGS8HuxyjNXkQ-mlu2j8nS6doe7Fn/w400-h300/20220802_202106.jpg" width="400" /></div>Here are Jangjun's and Donghyun's individual photos.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2670" data-original-width="3560" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBxRmDDan7li9Dy_l66SRQ_sbUpdt2z86OmthJhqbhPQuIf7xz05xsUMshOKwmrOeetFaP6Gfn5PRl6_wifKB95IL4bmJaW_TEJDOVLJElhVSh0ZAWeQ3lSQIutMAgIerAl0_ntkaaDzyGLgBmeLtFP7sRkdEfgk3Z-EvTIDINsgDX56U2-pehPW8e/w400-h300/20220802_202117.jpg" width="400" /></div>And lastly Y, Jangjun, and Donghyun have the trio photo. It's bittersweet seeing this combo, the ammonites, but without Daeyeol :(<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2666" data-original-width="3554" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiipF3U6MDZSQhNVkQglCIxujIJvEArFuNQkmnjwbpko4u1eRFd4w5PREZxZcJI431jOCzJKM7UB3FiEW66MgKwshqaBwPWEsMFhc98GlocBC8JvITBSaEUvD-SFgey_yDs9MFYCEKTjGRAhRn-G4wfYl-dVI0R7VPTaPj92buFBBbZvpcVLHtQ0VL/w400-h300/20220802_202131.jpg" width="400" /></div>The next 2 pages are the album credits. There is even a [Special Thanks] section that states "All Family. All Goldenness". There is also a QR code which takes you to a UMJ buyer survey to enter for a chance to win a 5,000¥ gift certificate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bgaXMeuqO8AKf1YQD-n6JHSvhpxdUxRbD099INNGamZX13Ip3aYEUIQSdffSsVXOGWOZNT798tuIqWEfjYIKpdkQ165_72R3wFr2Io5QbK8jdhIgptIVnY2ag8KrY74eGqTLRr6metp1UCD08CxtNgSewCNWxTzSjgHq6vJpX8fgmSaSQ-xnECLC/w300-h400/20220804_171842.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had bought the metal badges only to find out that the images of these badges are the same exact as from the photobook.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3591" data-original-width="2692" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJE6k9XLVM8Wg0pOsxvrDgFqCcTH0dvOCnpg-Lc7v4IDYo3a8ZLWUDu7IlJzJfn77wLtLmyXJfIJYy4msD69MxFpQsALxW1AGF8Twq0YmgI1stFCBsUUtY78Sxoc6DPqg3CgvJRIvVaDdOUXsK4E8eJ1RXC7EdgCTG10f-fOnym-OkzPTdjFMVcs81/w300-h400/20220804_171910.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is Jibeom's as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2652" data-original-width="3537" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9wr4r-6L0YMUEaDMbQQm2I4A8JOQBqnerPQlIET4HVxo14ANwmydZfrN-0lNwImkiAjUOSQOAOrluKH92pKBpFsQzF0F8LbqRnv-r0eBbcnKuXSqGnQMS0dePEKDuYIIMPEQL2xGFYIFWDWc7cQWhX0ZMo2j84Mo480FNgoKRlaQEDw9glbaDrE-7/w400-h300/20220805_145738.jpg" width="400" /></div>Not only the metal badges, the UMJ raw photos are the same images as well.<br style="text-align: center;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2836" data-original-width="3780" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3AtjU3mqvZV7mmcBEj4VvKolH2AWDNHcsdEpVUvLW98oqK6EhPZovGJ6OfBDYXXbEZyeFGF5TIsoBGSYkURo9X4RpudXGOXSNMV0gcvqQYjtD0jtKzck6ezZE3B21LjUXm9mRHv7oQlizW-vsmpPzi0SQbZk1p6-UOyrNH49ENPPyofo084MnI7E/w400-h300/20220805_145804.jpg" width="400" /></div><div>Here is Y's.</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>First Press Regular Edition and Member Editions</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2461" data-original-width="3282" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWa2WHCaQkdcsI9HSN7tXJXvg8vBOM6rLZGEPAZMGHggxJJA6kbbbBPZX0vsFgqr-4lIiLtSbks4JLYoP8z0fWgIPHmCMovC6Xh8uFga8_KBVfj1tB8tYqQu-u5wKRvX3YjrE-sWFzAS9zPL9s7zfiXFmKUCduh_n6m87S1E3o_kl1wjK4vrPSmr3h/w400-h300/20220802_202528.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The regular edition and member edition albums have a jewel case packaging. The black spines are the UMJ member editions, the gold spines are the FC member editions, and the far right gold spine is the regular edition. You can see this one is of a more usual jewel case size, while the member editions are thinner.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2650" data-original-width="3533" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNiq4X0oKFYZ5dv5dLvtkQKP_1j9iXbk4goYgUIvLlvrIKi9w_ovIpNQ1p7PflIDracxDbBxyaKvfJSdauEZ1XeX7noog7ag9Wzh8GvBZBz-QSdNPNiL-amJWptm8vJDAdJb0iVAIhPmi8tct2kt9w-pyXqm2YsJoqcXcnA4yHNNOPucljAxIJN2Zl/w400-h300/20220803_162303.jpg" width="400" /></div><div>Here is a closer look at the external labelling of all 4 versions. The limited edition is A Version, the regular edition is B version, the UMJ member edition is C version, and the FC member edition is D version. On the underside of the matte card stock spines is a QR code that takes you to the same UMJ buyer survey.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3402" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghw5F03tS8vfLDk0NGXKjvQBF0VNSFQTajrDolLZ7araWWcI4zPUj3qBIry_u9ycfhQtoZeGPHOyiHEyClwIUrWm__Rzj7ebg0ntBYlM3ydbxGz2H-GXLs1ZF5gGy7Civ613nc61gokG7bXRKMJ2Qhp7b07OuzzT3KrrTKJm_4BkOfQxSqq-_U7i_K/w400-h300/20220804_093245.jpg" width="400" /></div><div>Here are how all the jewel case albums look fully unwrapped and without the external card stock spine. They don't really look that nice to display like this >.<</div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div><div><b>First Press Regular Edition</b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2442" data-original-width="3256" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQs0Cj5ZJnJP5qo4kCp2t8UrER0k6jCxciiycbS4Sr_yWeixTU0fwAbmwyYUptziWIi95pBGeo6aKcJjQQ2ttab0CdJGFu-6JmW4aJT0y17BqHFcQ7n-RbKGU2kno5i4XsuUJvlZD-yhKMi9fBW6QXRfeTw3BphqrO_epVUI7nkTPELvZlLyRnGbq/w400-h300/20220802_202908.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is how the album cover and spine look once the wrapping is removed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2459" data-original-width="3278" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOx4rA0hdfQC0GxSnlfEe_PjsO3HxSq-_yKz4oNVhwpwTjPD1v-xxZ94sOVpJWyEvl4XcBQZKs0LzurO6MXpd1CkIApH8MCqRZ3FJeXzuhRiNX6pEJE2zyw43nYuURPNKbyaXya5qRRg2HnWHVj4duIbi-Ke7AT7C79p6K9AEQHZyxJzAtHOPS-6G/w400-h300/20220802_202916.jpg" width="400" /></div>The back cover contains the CD tracklist, which is the same among all versions.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2679" data-original-width="3576" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl26uB1UY4ry_KaITUYQZA0OXYXTdVlfG66ypsr_h7HHYkKoybCQtZtrpDxo5WXFf-Vry9-Tyq022Xt0lXmGY0GwXVaBJUo7TSNL-uBRzaW-2MAxpEnfLzE5W-Lee-sq3WlyupwJryZI4s-pX6AWNmECWSRtilaaMTHujsFRzgvXyblBEifwmXA3hl/w400-h300/20220802_202936.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Opening up the jewel case, we see the booklet on the left and the CD on the right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2421" data-original-width="3227" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GqymerKU_WyJ1qt1lgAdmt5QyorRTa86QcGfau3qnT_nJdqcAHqWM3FksLtU0lwVBLq0aIgMZx3mmMt_iZn63XGHE-XDC7XrhiEHRQ0iLg-oelewSxYwaoBhubBH-WTs7ze1rfYkDCyDQaA7x_hzvxtXAHrtx2s5Vq1IfBh3Av3hoanlmBv0XAY4/w400-h300/20220802_203011.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The booklet contains 16 pages total, including the cover pages. Above contains the tracklist of the CD, and the next 2 pages contain lyrics and song credits. Slipped inside these first pages is the random photocard. Hi Bomin^^ (He wanted to solidify not just being my concert bias, but aiming for being my ult bias overall^^)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3159" data-original-width="2369" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2TCde2aTIgZdhdxYE6pkK37v8DHEtU7Z99THD8Bnj4F18OeOoN2HLJsutzdJ3mzabrdZKJJyCo6FzxRXCuY_bu_HSIQzM2YvB5TLdVtohh-C6QETs1v62nwRKHUBRD91nh5VHrIJ-S6nFQKKSjRrCfoQGfAghyTFR-t0OGnQY3On1K1fampRVfyVL/w300-h400/20220802_203536.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The regular edition album comes with 1 random photocard out of 10 (9 individual members and 1 group). These photos care all taken from the white suit photoshoot, and these images are different from the photocards included in the FC member edition albums.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3668" data-original-width="2751" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5UuhmoWbzW5yp4zlWCyX1euov1PZkx7mhUHIavU9ETN8dP1gyGXBqB9Lws4s_QQ3aKFZm9p-P6wRJM_pbsg5GlW36ORTONCJT3HHEy1QFYV7roIslgr_oToRO2mTwkybl1ZJL_CgfspQm5gx5eS-PzoDuvdgK4DVDJ3Tw3PV1oMJuZ1W03x3YShDQ/w300-h400/20220802_203549.jpg" width="300" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The backside of the photocard is a dull gold, matching the matte card stock spine and this elegant photoshoot. The product number is printed at the bottom and all photocards have a matte finish.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2618" data-original-width="3489" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQKkNA3k1Cn7Xa6kf21Pc11qQT_5QUNEe4Vg2WQP3brRXYD17lwxXJ0IxEMlG6SaIgn-0gKUHrszIw6ojC9QteboJkZEWqrfnBIG3zwG8iB6La9d4v4l37DrZMWC20Xw5O_VjS7ho2N1eMoB74s3JFgHtBgYvan5HrkqkIlGWkX6s1UB7j0J6_sFiH/w400-h300/20220803_162826.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Each member gets an individual photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2676" data-original-width="3568" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMHc_qaEsSGmQrDqyg6K8ni9nk4Y40iRaoXowSN5UzHcI-hgnlRPk-JQ0o717Z4GO8Q44PMTsncOfETMCC-JeIWDM1qkk28k6gkYeZBSD5-_-joOD5TU9vfqDo1HEQz1NRTajUcbFh20xGPQzz-jn-hwZ8ONkSxrtDY1_Vk7Vv0mVn3vfinLH-QpPA/w400-h300/20220803_162842.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The order of the members is pretty similar to the order within the limited edition booklet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqzfuMFqQmePZ2Zn-KaF5h34-2a49eqO5Hn7y5-E7BjSnMkJBdwNY9Dct4_jZNBqfnQQDKa_9_66jGy426DqWR0FCipKHfEzSU0VlrhbvttZOuoAvslNJL6dHDEeAtWoQbI14PK1TsWHMoblOceU2SsG8_9YUnt1jR5z4EQLJbYidPugl4lF9WsSU/w400-h300/20220803_162856.jpg" width="400" /></div>Just like with the racer shoot, here too I cannot get over Joochan's look!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNt4PG7QjzexwHzz5w_sn8Kiriup32UyAgIV2ro17yLcikvekYDI61GbEY4OBmD7C7AiohfJMsJoMJPsKiC_XZ2l-MK3tUTTKb3xc3mztZOzMJLdKopZ8fsvG29oBGY70CSI5OvzvMpOPBNUQQugXpY8oxXdrAz-8VkTLWZ7mUc-KABRnbfpezbUh/w400-h300/20220803_162910.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since the booklet has so few pages, I'll continue sharing them all here~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5vbAvHC7EvwEL0_5PP5hFyyT7N31h1Muzm6P4xtuBxPf7oEPfq7XjW4fgDvFwZ7ergXSTx1cJgxBWfgTArVnr9YSVfzHGGBtvDak3suJKXapMw7kaHzm_AyUS0BkV4CJ87BCnDBYZ5wxFjBs6Qdw_N2j5MA36Hav1fNDW42tDltcSm6l7kTKeLcy8/w400-h300/20220803_162922.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Jangjun's deep red hair looks stunning, and it pops even more in this shoot!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2735" data-original-width="3647" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Z5uNcA7zMntOxBy-hw24uUo8EJqs93VOTx7Afuh_vMxCTYZjXOmKnHflu1BoqwaJ_q7NgWLm2Xj3BrIDXSyOI_DRF2Z5FVh4WK8hz_IIZyF1ifvjEkJY3cjRGa31lUhYb-gUGb4hpfaTMXJSYSjVrVQ8rlPQa0lTD6kz7uNOyfAYC5z5irCfXuXa/w400-h300/20220803_162940.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lastly are the album credits.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>UMJ and FC Member Edition Albums</b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2679" data-original-width="3572" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJMr2pmBM8_h52gr39euG8FtV3dxUqZzdM6nMskFILpaaGLqqDhgtFagm2qxbW0bwnB4cFT1MuvuoyX-F1oJTs4HVnV0477RDElC7G10ubAEgEgJxmIt5FtukbJpbAoxPLITRLNWBZwZt2DHP_axzA9VP3ZWFatMkptOUiFs9NZwt1SjX1N1-9Xd2F/w400-h300/20220723_120622.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are how the UMJ member edition albums look with all the wrapping still on. This cover is the front side of the included paper sheet (as this edition doesn't include a booklet), and the images are all from the racer shoot. As mentioned before, these photos are the same as the accompanying preorder benefit clear files.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2716" data-original-width="3553" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsIWV5nfLGZVCg4vazdTIXJSlTfvY2xUA50pjYLyxOVmETA-sayhVK2bOyxFfdo5jymoZd-kV2jK_bThBXDl90wdBk9Z_UMRFTMUJTEwIv8NMN9joGtsYuNU_2SfudGaiYwXJmyZNSb48Eh6cg6oQZ69njABnODbMw8Dxk66VIBBG5OkKW94MO33W/w400-h306/20220723_120656.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the other side of the album, which shows off the CD-R. These images are again from the racer shoot and are luckily different photos from those included in the limited edition booklet.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2548" data-original-width="3395" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3UgGLMQHbxIFAePmCW9Ike1qaGC5PGGl2hT6NyA4NSU3pGTLOp23dqy65ZSAGOCYGvrznqxgEQ0EGyAKPD9Fu0FlxVy4VmP8pubyPrwmdFyry71cmIa1ftftZjbAgOLdo3tZ3LSeLAVMc2fqhxAgA6JOTURGCj7spPu8aQPJ8G9vXdDukHiEBnhlY/w400-h300/20220805_150204.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here are CD-Rs properly oriented inside the jewel cases.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2859" data-original-width="3814" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierqZQ6V77TGBlOaHcyPt2r6_ZxoaJ9BBi7h-q8yNPTTi-MkxRzL5XitJGAlGQVzK3yLiWqkr4QkDYSDja-fxHsr4ey9U3Od-abyr9LsbfkuIDdpwNHQO3bVEISOfrCx0_cvcYPGSfzzj4xK_Z8Gsd7MhA77SJ59A7ZRBwNzc1_moqKkJu6Ex6cYJR/w400-h300/20220723_120751.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are how the FC member edition albums look like with the wrapping still on. These images are all from the white suit shoot and are the same photos used in the accompanying preorder benefit clear files.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2815" data-original-width="3753" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAq0LWZ1h1dSnmFru1dfmijAEUQeeyonOrhpuQysgzJbSccJazwAzEEfH1Vov4awpEBGCWz1qKq9QIj6Jc5N958iLkUpu8SduSmYSSx2qMDYYhxZ65nY57Dmp10PKDNea-z4SgBbTgtQ9ZN0IHHgPL3rmzS-xZMMFzioY-U64aXvYKggo8nNA07TIb/w400-h300/20220723_120822.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the other side of the album, showcasing the CD-R. These images are again from the white suit photoshoot and are different photos from the regular album version booklet. Though if you look at Bomin's album cover, CD-R, and his photo in the regular edition booklet, they practically look like the same photo >.<</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2585" data-original-width="3447" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYHiezURqLlr1tuIDrnzyTEb9liLVN25u4K4DYpfT7pO6QPRbc57gCYG8SHOkoZjSVt4djASG7b6PXi-3-99pUzBFPB_K_kHMKIezM6Qqypyteep5iEnid3u4djpcyb0NPj7Ps6A_4f--rUBqup29mhfRzCrhpWfXjTgx8_Y7-TxWSDeEkzU7mVd4j/w400-h300/20220805_145918.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here are how the CD-Rs look properly oriented.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2949" data-original-width="3933" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1WbiAdmrJGdsK5IlRAtPIeSTyJiYuf_eTsQ2XCS9vGZVM5dxaYMQ4yV62JqcB26wuyPDjID6bAqgPOTbwtxE_ds7MfIr3rg0Izz6XI96Bq04mqX3sYeYfn6_FwCkJGRUqqrS805PE1RVScpcVN6djQvArRZkgyzvS4lkrxPFCuFnJ3Ez3ELFJCjt/w400-h300/20220803_162422.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Opening up the jewel cases (the top is the UMJ version and the bottom is the FC version) reveals the paper sheet on the left, and the backside of the CD. This side of the paper sheet has the album and song credits.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2812" data-original-width="3845" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtjetZezwZFK45VDkZNmPPBFiN9FwxNtv2J7XUtLX6LX_aF0oSa2WKzxiIOiX4p0eqA9NHCPT51o9CttLeRULqQQkOodHGHryvXs9JrqBxGOJVzhJuGNl37MGvWOYWmrw3AMrdrKyQLde-7ct685y4t1ekkPT6pQjFG3WwQdgkyb0bvEmS7gxjIQb/w400-h293/20220803_162506.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is how the paper sheet looks like for both versions, which is extended on the right side to include what you'd see on the spine of the album. The inside of this is sheet has the lyrics for both songs, and the photocard, upside down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3790" data-original-width="2842" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFFSswKLJGeIVoHviklKnoVzJSyEtXAuyzPoFXGdkO9GcHhCtrs5im0AIhegArtNHnMgVKue-tAFehNMhFuUca2q4_k39M50a06d0N3wODRXryUzU8rbWlT8isoGk_HGOASHWU8p-kG-RFoztSQsJlWuKf14iu1wMoVfGja2jQ6jPPdStfJsNzZuY/w300-h400/20220804_093353.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Each UMJ member edition album comes with 1 photocard of that member (therefore the card isn't random; whichever member's cover you have, the associated photocard will be included). These photocards are exclusively from the racer photoshoot and are different images than the limited edition photocards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3690" data-original-width="2784" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZAj4-uchV95k801HVy52hJsGfi33PPYPRuQMbKJUjDA1FiKr-PTKCSDpoadqB8t0qrNv0pXxMy7eFYATUJZMqrSso8Dldn3GoupT5CyPj0tG-b4z6RHPM9c7GecRYO4d_atj0_MGK3L761sDj3hCiNNGKxDHmIyJjIT65UqHU9I3MtPC4XxApbO9/w301-h400/20220804_093458.jpg" width="301" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The back of the photocard is a dark red, matching the back of the limited version photocard. The difference here is that the member's name is printed in the center.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3804" data-original-width="2859" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispLwaCFysJvLRG6AtnFkH4JSDDzwSp2JWNOYw-PUgH8nwb0NL0nVpfCId0yR3rL_iJI2c5bsB1ME92Li9YUD8nTgf62oLvlATQG75hdW8foOmo5IwHJLb-W9HcMrdiRiaisUesx7n9I05KvCEeCEDCDEO9aHWXQLs6LSyO1DWcoqsRC9wbLKCi2mU/w301-h400/20220804_093605.jpg" width="301" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">And here are the FC member edition photocards. Same concept as the UMJ member edition album photocards, each FC member edition album comes with a photocard of the member on the cover. These photocards are all from the white suit shoot and are different image than the normal edition photocards.</div><img border="0" data-original-height="3689" data-original-width="2801" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh50LQvkuaGuICzWnO5_QJrV62ew19uBeiAVRNOYYFOwz_5Uz6tSDV8o_k4SUNRvvEntGXL-pLk_umF_UobKRshLOgaC-0kWmM8doSLPDTaCHFL1JjH1Ro83HRPG6ktwRGRpDq1W8w_jqOqfA3QEyuu172dAMGCGA5_L95dAnntABz3lj1jtwwxq8_T/w304-h400/20220804_093718.jpg" width="304" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The back of the photocard is a dull gray, the same as the normal edition photocards, except again these FC member photocards have the member's name printed in the center.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>On Display</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2719" data-original-width="3626" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfeEgQeDEOBlPek4d51llGt98Czzt9G-8rPV1rZPJEYTmMvBL9a4cM83nkkP3QQIuRxxoXTDiCSMwYj3G5FQse-heQ_sYscZJSinA-EoQQPGWjjV0h9Y4HczZEdpHGUHjSg1FUTvq5oPXkjlN742MVSOD8-Ec8MlcDtwAvHxrPYunIp9SH3mJzd6GI/w400-h300/20220811_163553.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is my Japanese Golden Child collection on display. I'm still not sure how to properly display such simple DVD packaging and jewel cases; until I figure it out, these will occupy the top shelf~</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, though I wish Golcha could have promoted <i>RATA-TAT-TAT</i> more, in hindsight I'm super content as they were clearly very busy preparing for their US tour, MIK Festival appearance, and long awaited comeback with <i>Aura</i>! As for the <i>RATA-TAT-TAT </i>albums, while I'm not a fan of the packaging, I do love the photoshoots. And lastly, I was worried with Daeyeol's enlistment that Golden Child would be on hiatus for quite some time, but I'm so relieved that this is most certainly not the case!</div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-56557756350059445352022-08-04T00:01:00.000-07:002022-08-04T00:01:15.861-07:00Golden Child Meet & Live Tour in USA: Stop 3 - Denver<div style="text-align: justify;">We're already at stop number 3 for Golden Child's first US tour, this time in Denver (Boulder) on June 28, 2022! I blogged about tour logistics <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/07/golden-child-meet-live-tour-in-usa.html">here</a>, the San Jose stop <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/07/golden-child-meet-live-tour-in-usa-stop.html">here</a>, and the LA stop <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/07/golden-child-meet-live-tour-in-usa-stop_25.html">here</a>. I've only been to North American concerts on the coasts, so being in Colorado really made me realize that we are indeed embarking on a tour around the US, not just the usual California and New York stops.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh396gDj6BRy9dKg28miPHJ-OFndmP7Bh-3mC5WzJ41nXseY-O6wKQfs2LueiXtaaIaRf9cyqQrL3JjQdgQLIjKZYSuMl0PpK1JvjRn8daeQHgqqydknrfbKt04Jv_4jJNVkVGg7K4E7SxKQH59LvYsCf-7TaEoSeJ5AyklWJnZTtGsp0Wh8t60flo2/w400-h300/20220628_154848.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Colorado stop, which was in Boulder, was at Fox Theatre. This was in a very quaint part of town and the sidewalk was spacious enough to hold VVIP and VIP check-in, along with Snapshot ticket pickup, right in front of the venue.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2944" data-original-width="2208" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb8EUWbWP9rW16sNXV6eSp-JPFmwq1pxnxpoLEhYJED3IhGkoZ2lbNGUP9jXOkk8nDj1T9u5KLyhlKYZXKU4UHNZ1o2ovU-FTxAMe8roCye2bqDxZ1eU1npwVkiUicrCiL30Gfk3MZP-Gv2m_NtHv8eqrVCtsNQs5BIp_fcUlxZvTZxOMLOmQuXUhg/w300-h400/20220628_170853.jpg" width="300" /></div>My first time being #1 on this tour! Also today's theme was "Golden Air"~ I'm also wearing my navy <i>Summer Breeze</i> concert tee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3552" data-original-width="2666" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjEtJRdjo0XrZVQQNhgJNCKYUTYmoHA6Z1DK9E85rVDyEOVPa45WafoA5-nVm72Pz0yTp14rMmiPkCR49cb71LpDXFPYwjpFr0JKsRKdzctws9ubMaRMk2SR2sNpjtMlK7tTD-ygsrbd7PmolbbyFaGGRo-ODFasMAF-4erD-BoXnIqoYhX9v4pr1X/w300-h400/20220628_155315.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are my Snapshot tickets. The tickets are all generally the same from stop to stop, with the only difference being the city printed in the bottom right corner along with the color of that light blue box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2944" data-original-width="2208" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhorVq93szHQe0I96OWNgjGqxmAto016Nzr8A2WkVGysmz7gihBMK-O2bW2GsPTH1JySuz0acf7sAcnvxuZfrlr-PW7X7DjiDBlHrxCNJkbkmlfXsbpr9GV9DeQ2tLZ3kbth0zy2qA6VLX-2NYbL9dM7zPVFnUWxTLFkvEBVzDXTRbWX9bsCCktVPjn/w300-h400/20220628_180951.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the fansign, I had to get the white version of <i>Pump It Up</i> signed to match my hat~ </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">This time the fansign order was Y, Bomin, Jibeom, Joochan, Seungmin, Jaehyun, Jangjun, and lastly Donghyun. For giving letters, they now had a table with the members' names where you can put your letters in the designated member sections. This is different from LA's boxes, so that staff can easily monitor that letters didn't have 3D gifts inside. The fansign was held just in front of the stage. As the members entered, they first walked down the stairs alongside the stage. Donghyun walked down first and went all the way to the end of the fansign table whereas Y was in the middle of the pack (and tripped coming down the stairs >.<) and chose the first seat. I never know how to approach conversations during fansigns, so they were generally very generic conversations...some memorable moments were Joochan and Jangjun complimenting my hat.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju0v90XdnCBcOlruQ3lwL5Tin1WBgGwayW57GEg6VCrVa2KdOpCNZ1jk2bwW58aAqFr4n8z1wcjNbR3g0os287TVrPx1-z9GmjYJII-iafMFUvfigPXTS8iKHSlpMZWjNnbBM5zWgZLFIm9Ay_kG0ptH1q9B2miW0Azpz-s5aL_UYjbFOtdzU5kecS/w400-h300/20220628_185827.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the fansign, we went back outside of the venue and waited until we were brought back inside in queue order for soundcheck. This was an all standing venue with the barricade being almost against the stage, making front row very close and intimate! I initially chose just slightly left of the center, but throughout the concert we all shifted to the right a bit.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For soundcheck, the members sang "I Know" and the first half of "Milky Way".</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">And now onto the concert! Below is the setlist and I'll add any highlights. I'll only post a handful of pictures of the concert on my blog (I recorded the whole thing so screenshots of videos aren't great quality, and you can view some of my pictures on my Twitter thread <a href="https://twitter.com/_maceyw_/status/1540219383175204864?s=20&t=JmDr22x3NoDB96_gBACMHw">here</a>, and surely lots of others' fancams on SNS as well).</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Setlist:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li>Intro VCR - same intro VCR as <i>Play</i> concert</li><li>Ra Pam Pam</li><li>Burn It</li><li>Ment</li><li>I Know</li><li>That Guy</li><li>Ment - Jaehyun said "Someone said 'thank you for coming' but no, thank YOU for coming." Jibeom said that Ness in the back were dancing to "That Guy" and he gave a thumbs up and looked so happy.</li><li>What Happened?</li><li>Pump It Up</li><li>VCR - condensed TV shows / commercials VCR from <i>Play</i></li><li>Wannabe - Without You - One</li><li>Ment - Y sang an English song that he said he's liked since he was young. Then Joochan asked us, "What's your favorite song?" Then they performed impromptu "Genie". Next Seungmin sang Justin Bieber's "As Long As You Love Me". Then Joochan asked in Korean how do we like our steaks then Jangjun added, listing "rare, medium, well done" and to listen to the next song.</li><li>Oasis - When Joochan sang the first line, Jangjun posed to bring our attention to Joochan's "well done~" and smiled at their joke.</li><li>Bottom Of The Ocean - It finally happened! Donghyun took my phone and filmed himself singing. Afterwards Jibeom reached over but then went right over my phone to grab the one behind me. Then Jangjun grabbed both my phone and the phone of the person to the left of me! He filmed using both at the same time during his "Yeah~~~" before the last chorus.</li><li>Ment</li><li>Sea</li><li>Breathe</li><li>Ment - Jibeom said, "Goldenness my breathe". I really appreciate how hard he tried to convey his emotions in English! Then Jangjun said Goldenness were dancing well during "Sea" and that "I think you guys are better than Donghyun".</li><li>Crush</li><li>Ending VCR - same ending VCR as <i>Play</i></li><li>- Encore - DamDaDi - I've said this before, but seriously when Joochan is front and center in a choreography, he stares you down if you're in the front and center! This was especially apparent in Denver throughout the concert, but wow was it especially powerful during "DamDaDi"!</li><li>Ending Ment - Jangjun expressed his worries that people around here wouldn't know Golcha, but seeing Goldenness here wiped away those worries. Jaehyun added on, "Jangjun said it first but when I arrived at the airport in Denver, I didn't expect this many people in this show."</li><li>Milky Way</li></ol></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1aTBAj_G_1zc5aprOkUaRRPAThTvY1S7Mn7c0WHM23yqkg1Cj8vrji33pgTyglEzf7D1I5YiPMHZuXUdHqA4WuHX0PHdBUL6B-slrJjrI0DaGNQoFPoB81LtNffKzcIyokR8oqXXObAAb4HzlYrwbOLa6USWoGAM-oaHftXfVj7pyqFTskzrhNk1M/w300-h400/Screenshot_20220731-151624_Gallery.png" width="300" /></div>Thank you sweet, precious Donghyun!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiNgi-JV3scZ_R9cJ7UQ1aFq9_iyqz2MP6otFygeZa8o2yBeJFCyAycPYL3haWJNWXIUPCHWnykPO3a-27drSJipWISTM9lgNAm4rMcMM5lnqTjd769WVOGXTB7qH3fAA00gH8Uipa8d0zhztidwt6iJyv_te82QQ863qUeP7QMYFg-WS1UXakCqp/w300-h400/Screenshot_20220731-152058_Gallery.png" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is one of my most favorite videos! In other fancams you can see it clearly, he was just having so much fun on stage~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuT-anDfKSfm4v3QeO9GoorrB7icLjEnULuR3gzjvakTMqG91GpWRxaqe_9Hc6ydJ9ncBfUem6OYDtGuvR3isvWLR_HnO7IvOHy7qvIDaXZ7enm15NcXaQPnyqDjuTiRhMYmP7bARF5paaqG5f9qbbM890at2HxVNve978EAn13Dzbc6sDHgA6xoC4/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220802-001509_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I didn't realize that Jaehyun looked at me! This was during his line in "Breathe"~ I honestly thought that the only time he looked at me was during the end of the Atlanta show, but it really started in Denver!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNUPRpDmUZBrfuEwWdG6zO0o8YUVAr60NljURCfj6Ncdh-bZQ-nErMJjkdte7r18Ts_2LPc2L-04NQTaBuQ-2PNj7wKxw6vzY_dk1q18-rIvL0I1i_LWbUDwZZW7fppc2fIoKugP1vGgiPZZlTGPp-b5v3JjrsMR_svAwV4O1sQGn19ic7b6TLqWBi/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220802-211318_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div>Joochan's consistent eye contact! And he stares into your soul for a long time!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXkV8iafeofxhLKXoEhjZhU8pdXL4rufK5b-p6ZMVEhGTczlGl3n-YSfDCnJyhGmpSY9B_jbN9HU-2iQ7M480lmtlANxIPFmAfvfcjGGn3TrM-NKyt_2UkyT033BbO_lB16MtClpU658r5RhfgsZODK9K-mgINWgrDlZb8A5GWX9g2u7WNMHjUO50A/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220802-212436_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div>Hehe hi Seungmin! This was during the group photo time~<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPaT0Gw05URF9HA7LjVEZuR_ZwXaepLLgq7hpznPJQP-N0iUhOKWaiNDDJtBCR0rXlum9uEkzWfuz2WDtAEIdKwZ56DZ7HVXhpMnUshYCfBHQAWyeFurR0goulEP44JMZV8tS0R7dYtkwoq4RxIVBFk4AiE88IOcD2cxUTJZ3JbzuRgcXKqkZABZ1/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220803-170931_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">During the final goodbyes, Bomin bent down to be eye level and thank my friend for coming!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the concert, the staff cleared out the entire hall and had Snapshot ticket holders wait out in the foyer. This venue is quite small, so they had the maknae line in front of the stage and the hyung line at the back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2329" data-original-width="3086" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxi6_4L_lzwQE8eDBHd6SW1l3-_gIb5nqzUhkWJcTLdG_4sMnA1COOxU3mSVho6dSTisx4LALhJEGSDK4Pnm7OjGlzoMmSeHA-CuanbHIyLlVG7PgdBeZbYIOGFjHg5tWCW_WzBQSe8nOTQg0KgyVWKKZC5vb1uMNC9eOxxpeQcOpOeBP_maapIQG/w400-h303/Snapshots3_Denver.jpeg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here is my third set of Snapshots! Snapshots hadn't sold out by the time the session was being held, so you could still buy them online (they wouldn't accept payments onsite), but I somehow resisted and stuck with my original plan of 1 per member.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here are some of my recollections from Snapshots (in the order I took them):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Jibeom: He acknowledged my hat and then I said in Korean that he worked hard, then he replied back in Korean telling me to get home safely. Looking back, I had wanted to speak Korean to Jibeom because he felt more comfortable, but now I lowkey regret it because I couldn't really converse in Korean and I missed out on all the opportunities of hearing Jibeom speak in English >.<</li><li>Jaehyun: Jaehyun said he liked my hat. Then I told him his Justin Bieber cover in LA was really good, and he replied, "Was it good? Next time it'll be One Direction."</li><li>Y: He acknowledged my hat. After I chose my pose, he said "ET~~~"</li><li>Jangjun: I pointed at the letters on his neck, and he emphasized, "It's not real! It's a sticker!"</li><li>Bomin: I'll just type out the whole transcript because I am in love with our conversation^^</li></ul><div>Bomin: Number 4, okay</div><div>Bomin: That is so cute. Like Pump It Up, right?</div><div>Me: Yah!</div><div>Bomin: Yah, it's really good.</div><div>Me: Thank you~</div><div>Bomin: *points to my tee* And is this from Summer Breeze concert?</div><div>Me: Yah! You noticed!</div><div>Bomin: Yah, I know that! Thank you, thank you so much~</div><div><br /></div><div>It just made me really happy how Bomin is so personable in personalizing every conversation. And on top of that, he is so observant and attentive; my tee was so subtle that I had doubted anyone would know the significance yet he still noticed the logo.</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">One callout I had starting with Denver (because I hadn't done this in SJ or LA) and throughout the tour (excluding NY) is that the crowd - whether it's Goldenness or Kpop fans in these cities - was always super nice! I was worried about being dehydrated so I wanted to have a full bottle of water in between soundcheck and the concert, and every time the crowd let me leave front row and come back right to my same spot. I couldn't imagine this sweet gesture anywhere, and this act made me love our fandom even more^^</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, starting with Denver was when I felt like I had a really special concert experience! I finally started getting more comfortable (being an introvert who hasn't gone out in over 2 years, this tour was a huge step for me!) and really being in the moment rather than just standing there. Because of this, I was even more excited for the remainder of the tour!</div></div></div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-88604767817386973062022-08-03T11:07:00.003-07:002022-08-03T11:07:19.409-07:00Ordering My Golden Child RATA-TAT-TAT Albums from Universal Music and Goldenness Japan<div style="text-align: justify;">Just 5 months after Golden Child's official Japanese debut with single <i>A WOO!!</i>, the group has come back with second Japanese single <i>RATA-TAT-TAT</i> as nine members! The physical <i>RATA-TAT-TAT</i> albums officially released on June 15, 2022, however the promotional schedule for this era was quite unexpected. Golden Child held their <i>RATA-TAT-TAT</i> showcase in Tokyo on April 30 and May 1, and for a very limited time during this weekend you could order the Universal Music Japan member versions for a chance at winning some in-person events at the showcase. The music video was released at midnight on May 11 JST, and album sales again opened on May 17 at 6PM JST.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are a total of 20 different versions for this single:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Universal Music Japan (UMJ) First Press Limited Edition</li><li>UMJ First Press Regular Edition</li><li>UMJ Member Edition (9 versions)</li><li>Fanclub (FC) Member Edition (9 versions)</li></ul><div>There are also preorder benefits on a first come first serve basis:</div><div><ul><li>UMJ Member Edition Set of 9: A5 member clear file set</li><li>FC Member Edition Set of 9: A5 member clear file set (different from UMJ clear file set)</li><li>UMJ Limited Edition, Regular Edition, or Member Edition (added to cart individually, not in the set of 9): random 1 of 9 member raw photos</li><li>FC Member Edition (added to cart individually, not in the set of 9): random 1 of 9 showcase photos</li></ul></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Initially there wasn't clarity on if the UMJ and FC preorder benefits were the same or different, but on June 3 JST, UMJ tweeted a preview of all preorder benefits which indicated that the clear file sets are different, the UMJ member raw photos are from the racer shoot, and the FC photos are live, in-action OT9 group photos from the showcase.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At first, UMJ was the only official online store to sell this single, but later on Makestar held 3 1:1 video call rounds offering the UMJ Regular Edition and Member Editions (at first Round 1 had the FC versions, but then they switched it to the UMJ versions).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I ordered just after midnight on May 18th JST. UMJ had the listings for the First Press Limited Edition (¥2,750), First Press Regular Edition (¥1,430), each individual UMJ Member Edition (¥1,430), and the UMJ Member Edition Set of 9 (¥12,870). To order the FC versions, you can view the notice after signing into Goldenness Japan and then click the link, which takes you to a special page on UMJ. There, you can order each individual FC Member Edition (¥1,430) and the FC Member Edition Set of 9 (¥12,870). It was really convenient that I could play my FC items into my cart within the UMJ site, and order all 20 albums together. I wasn't sure about the preorder benefits at the time, and buying the member versions individually versus in a set, so I opted for buying the set versions. Shipping from UMJ is only domestically within Japan and was free.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I received an email from UMJ on June 14th at 5:37PM JST that my order has been shipped via Sagawa Express. My Japanese warehouse Blackship notified me that a package arrived on June 15th at 3:06PM JST with a photo of the box and another photo of the shipping label. I won't go on extensively about the package forwarding process (overall I recommend Blackship and will continue to use them!) but I consolidated my packages (I also had my Goldenness Japan membership and <i>Rata-Tat-Tat</i> commemorative goods), chose the carrier and fee limit and reviewed for any add-ons before filling out the simple customs form. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2794" data-original-width="3711" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2tfXgRjyMorE6jDzi2G-6sVNm6gB8ws4ARMp_XizQ2KCq8d62ZDqK5PD0Y6RZnF_QyXCCnghuW1FdFEsAFvV9BxbHWYzdULg917030do1rCea_q8y2OMUvW8UeO_Ikx_rh4kXR2rHgfA2-R8y_Gg4DsvEToWWLszvQKUugXOUCbmDzYHPTKsQUfL/w400-h301/20220723_114617.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are all 20 album versions of <i>RATA-TAT-TAT </i>along with my preorder benefits. The two raw photos that came as a POB from buying albums individually from UMJ came in one clear plastic sleeve, while each set of B5 clear files that came as a POB from buying each member edition set came in their own clear resealable bags. I'll have an unboxing blog soon~</div><p></p>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-22977285138219515992022-07-25T22:14:00.000-07:002022-07-25T22:14:52.800-07:00Golden Child Meet & Live Tour in USA: Stop 2 - LA<div style="text-align: justify;">June 26, 2022 marks Golden Child's second leg of their Meet & Live Tour in USA! I blogged about logistics of the tour <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/07/golden-child-meet-live-tour-in-usa.html">here</a> and about the San Jose leg <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/07/golden-child-meet-live-tour-in-usa-stop.html">here</a>.</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSoyLsppoc95gBke8X3dDAWCJEb4UwtqlKh_vNh76FnZDe7fzntUciiMiPZs87UCZ0j7kLBzVCAfKxV9ft04WcewQFAjaa0ICDfQe6XNw3srv7kg0a-onOeLA_hk0CV-Ttx-QEkualuGWqedyh-sTJeCZfll1FxFV24WkTK5YXGEEsFF34tv93UZ4b/w300-h400/20220626_154824.jpg" width="300" /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The LA venue was Teragram Ballroom, and the check-in took place directly on the sidewalk. There was a makeshift line for VVIP and VIP check-in, and a separate makeshift line to pick up Snapshot tickets (this time the tickets were in a crate rather than laid out on a table).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2944" data-original-width="2208" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFkfmj_rlYojPrbHry-ECQ2mpGElAes47P7lrWuCTXu5adTQVz4wn250oVsiPvRsJj6ixuB_kVgi8QnSTMo9opwEgXsE9qyS8-rOjn7XkcoHT41Gvy3oPh0Q2mjb6IlQ2DCH_XUSmEi0Trn-vSf4Yqb5XvYGfxpuKJMHEm75ddkk6lANCssYyn8JT/w300-h400/20220626_155040.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While checking in for VVIP, the volunteer wrote my queue number while I asked if I could write my name in Hangul instead of them, and they happily let me do so.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3227" data-original-width="2419" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlVZu86mrHGP_HoyIY4pJsBHiWkSTItiq852NXwtzJBUeHg_BFp9YAB30M5TxWaEFTENpcI14huxommBzf7Yz2JjXKfwlffay_rE7Y0vPEmj4VUYrKqhuiCa-47XgSJXNViQZKFg4lTpHv-1jSRdOlDavBCwzM-CWlAXswJ9gGGMjYNT8J9_s_7dN/w300-h400/20220626_154424.jpg" width="300" /></div>Here are all of my Snapshot tickets.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IEiQPaYAf_K563uEdiuhZICZ8dqkF-cx0L5PZMeLhu5OJbu-yXufu2rK8ZoVBztXjtlqxbj_WJjIx1J2JzYJYc6KQ7Ff9Wc4qiVBPMsiabbfE1WDeLE2BgZfEWDQpNh_1r1S-aIuMHvhDdMOMXHlqk9uSGl8GeemcQ52JbpcIL8NuSU5J-GiDKjd/w400-h300/20220626_173117.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For LA, I purposely chose the<i> Wish </i>album to be signed and to wear my "Genie" worker outfit. It felt most fitting since the photoshoots for <i>Wish</i> took place in LA the day after Golden Child's KCON LA appearance in 2018. I really like how the members tried to sign close to where they are in the photo.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The fansign order was Bomin, Joochan, Donghyun, Jibeom, Jaehyun, Seungmin, Jangjun, and then Y. As a note, now you can no longer hand deliver letters to the members. Before reaching the fansign table, there is a table with a box for each member where you can drop off your letter. The fansign is always such a blur but below are some moments I remember:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>While Jangjun was waiting for the next fan, I waved at him and he waved back at me.</li><li>Bomin first said "hi" as I said it in Korean, then he said "hi" back in Korean.</li><li>Joochan at first used a silver pen then felt apologetic and redid his sign in black.</li><li>Jaehyun was talking to Jibeom when it was my turn with Jibeom, so I didn't get to talk while Jibeom was signing. Jibeom then said something along the lines of "thank you for coming" in English and then to follow up with him in San Jose expressing his lack of confidence in speaking English, I said "지범이 영어 잘 해요 (Jibeom speaks English well)" (which I now realize isn't the best Korean but he got the gist).</li><li>Seungmin and Jangjun both said my name.</li><li>Y asked how am I then at the end subtly said "I love you" and I was taken aback but said it back.</li></ul></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaH5810_ZevcnScLBDaKeFg_ExTWMthbn2N4vhAX02ZM0bnqI1_yDjfFOJ0Hd_ZA0YubFHryDSYMBAAFuome_VCQV_zgSYyfpf7n6jCr8fzFJr3j_ES5CdLiYs4eOCp1MV6m1RQO3u-pjvHy7c1szPibr9dDf6zUEYMNWg-FAHiLgIwEfdi62UzcOk/w400-h300/20220626_181256.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the fansign, we went back outside in queue order. For soundcheck, we entered back into the venue in an orderly fashion. This was an all standing venue with no barricades by tier. When I got inside, I saw that the left side of the front row was occupied by ADA accessible ticket holders, along with a sign language interpreter. Seeing that the front row was already filled despite being #17, I would prefer being right being ADA for a better view, however knowing that phones would be grabbed during "Bottom Of The Ocean", I opted for second row on the right side. Above was my view. There was no barricade between front row and the stage, only tape on the floor and a security guard.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To my surprise, the setlist for soundcheck was slightly different today! Golcha sang "I Know" and the first half of "Milky Way".</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And now onto the concert! Below is the setlist and I'll add any highlights. I'll only post a handful of pictures of the concert on my blog (I recorded the whole thing so screenshots of videos aren't great quality, and you can view some of my pictures on my Twitter thread <a href="https://twitter.com/_maceyw_/status/1540219383175204864?s=20&t=JmDr22x3NoDB96_gBACMHw">here</a>, and surely lots of others' fancams on SNS as well).</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Setlist:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li>Intro VCR - same intro VCR as <i>Play</i> concert</li><li>Ra Pam Pam</li><li>Burn It</li><li>Ment - Almost all members had to tie their shoes. Jangjun commented, "Everybody, what happened to your shoes?!"</li><li>I Know</li><li>That Guy</li><li>Ment - They were saying how Jibeom has been working out at the gym so Jaehyun jokingly (or not) said, "Show them. Show them. Show them right now. Show them." but to no avail.</li><li>What Happened?</li><li>Pump It Up</li><li>VCR - condensed TV shows / commercials VCR from <i>Play</i></li><li>Wannabe - Without You - One</li><li>Ment - Jangjun said in English how while he was backstage he heard a woman ghost singing to Golcha songs in his in-ear so it was creepy, and it turned out that it's us. Jaehyun said that since they're in the US, they want to sing some pop songs and asked who will sing a pop song. Then Jangjun pointed to Jaehyun and said, "It's your time." In the meantime, Y and other members started singing "Despacito" (or more like singing the word "Despacito" because they didn't know the lyrics^^), then Joochan said, "My favorite song, 'Versace On The Floor'. Let's go? Yah let's go." Jaehyun went backstage and came back with a phone and lyrics he searched up. Then he kept cutely stalling by saying, "I'll go in a lower key...this song was really popular in America when I was here...nevermind..." then he sang Justin Bieber's "Baby" and the crowd sang along. Then the members wanted Jibeom to sing next so Jaehyun was like, "Let's go Jibeom. Jibeom let's go." Jibeom sang "Lost Stars". Then Jangjun talked about going to Santa Monica yesterday and riding the rollercoaster but Donghyun skipped out.</li><li>Oasis</li><li>Bottom Of The Ocean - I genuinely tried but failed to have my phone taken. I was so close with Bomin! Joochan was jumping around with a bottle of water and was a bit shocked when the water spilled onto the stage.</li><li>Ment - Jaehyun asked the members on their thoughts of the tour. After Jibeom spoke, Jangjun directed it to Donghyun in English with, "How about you, my son?" Jaehyun said he invited his homestay brother Robin to the show, then paused, saying that he thinks he will cry but not now. He said that this brother taught him football and basketball and after school they'd play Xbox 360. Jangjun mentioned that he also invited Tag's friend who they, along with Seungmin, hung out with in Korea, and that he is very handsome.</li><li>Sea</li><li>Breathe</li><li>Ment - Jaehyun asked who is going to Denver. Jangjun followed up by asking us to call out friends and cousins in Denver to come to their show.</li><li>Crush</li><li>Ending VCR - same ending VCR as <i>Play</i></li><li>- Encore - DamDaDi</li><li>Ending Ment - Jangjun mentioned that he can hear us screaming "Encore! Golden Child!" so he said the members should shout "Goldenness!" and they did.</li><li>Milky Way</li></ol></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgiOO1X_molEVTfuUuKIq9evIm-YaR9XIHaso-kTZG1MXHdiS0EY0D9NFEC7YF7k9Xa9mKS31gOvdJ2Yhat7wtwC1Xm0sUapsj8yz6Fj4JQpbqYNpw1OF9fu4zELbGrIBAquNG40Gi8iRSUdjqLLtUZhA_sgIRnLJO3AsYurccgZi3rULDxUrCk_4/w300-h400/Screenshot_20220721-233612_Gallery.png" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bomin pointing at me during the chorus of "What Happened?"?!? Or me being delusional hehe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgylt4rx92otyLk4K83vt2MbO_zwcJ1AQqQPR1HlTiE5GCifBb_WNqu8-kD87oTptR7Z4fhTf8FgTdsdsDPmDTZQo4FBmizOEcY2_hVPwv8B87A-Ij4gRO4weGXL4XSOSSv4_iWHI8ZktnhCgC4aPsVjDl_XHJQkr2S0T5moCBh6pX_Pz-zIEN3Rnlq/w300-h400/Screenshot_20220722-222657_Gallery.png" width="300" /></div>Bomin was so close, yet so far during "Bottom Of The Ocean"!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIqlFjj00P_x0NWk2QIMUNCZGkZMCM-LCf2xiT_fqamECv-IScOS6SRCpMupUMnHrQoPKXag899asqaeGfhPdH1LJuiX1m9SK5u_xXaDU_nhOqgXaOGlYwYeh64YtK1hrPYvoyf1eG3Fm0mesA5Mlvr6nDfBMIuhW2VZOiM-Bm3fV317oGAmMALiv/w300-h400/Screenshot_20220723-124801_Gallery.png" width="300" /></div>During the ending ment, hello to you to Jibeom^^</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the concert, the staff had those with Snapshot tickets to wait towards the back of the venue while they set up the session towards the stage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2309" data-original-width="3077" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNdsFJjaHmy7WK6-JuVZ3eop2TGG2Dt1yKW3xy-Te1nHcO866VnWDBxOFqrhjlDMvMd7lj9X59mAFakO8DMU6BMLO3NILMLYnw-Yu53F-LXY32xbG689hK6uc6lyUtukhlFrd47AqWKfmRbYoJ-N8S20wvoEF7XF5lgYBRgUeL7z_CHGxZyfrd_UQF/w400-h300/Snapshots2_LA.jpeg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is my second set of Snapshots! Unfortunately with the super dark lighting plus our navy outfits, we all generally got lost in the background, but Bomin's really pulled through with his blonde hair hehe. (Me talking about Bomin yet again <span face="Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">🙄</span>).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are some of my recollections from Snapshots (in the order I took them):</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Bomin: He pointed out my Genie outfit, called me Genie (not dying thinking about "Shadow Beauty"?!), asked if he could get closer for our Snapshot, and I got such a reaction from telling him that I'll be in Denver. This entire conversation has made me so happy because he is seriously so personable and attentive.</li><li>Joochan: He recognized that my outfit is Genie and said that it's good. In the middle of our pose, the staff noted that someone is behind us so we both turned toward each other then behind and chuckled. Afterwards he complimented my outfit again.</li><li>Jangjun: After our Snapshot, he asked if I live in LA, then the staff hinted me to leave. Then Jangjun asked me again so I got to talk to him for just a little bit longer^^</li><li>Y: After our Snapshot, he tried to initiate his usual double high five, but I stopped him and asked what was on his hand. Then he replied "G. N. C. D.", then showed me and said it again slowly, "G...N...C...D." really cutely. Then we double high fived.</li><li>Jaehyun: He asked about my outfit so I turned around to show him the back, then he said that I slayed.</li><li>Jibeom: I told him that he danced really well today, then he said in English, "Oh yah~ Thank you. *chuckles* Very happy day...to me."</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, I have mixed feelings about my experience in LA. I was really spoiled with the setup in San Jose (for both the concert and Snapshot location). Honestly being in pit was tough with rowdy people pushing their way and continuously walking all over me (figuratively and a bit literally). But going through my recordings from that day, I am especially happy with my Snapshot with Bomin^^</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I genuinely always try to show as many members as possible in my posts and try to be for the most part unbiased, but Bomin has been making it quite difficult since the beginning of the tour! I'll continue blogging about the remaining stops...stay tuned to see if Bomin continues to wreck me hehe.</div></div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-39251149446185665832022-07-24T00:04:00.002-07:002022-07-24T00:17:24.158-07:00Golden Child Meet & Live Tour in USA: Stop 1 - San Jose<div style="text-align: justify;">Golden Child kicked off their first US tour in San Jose, CA! I talked about logistics of the tour and ticketing <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/07/golden-child-meet-live-tour-in-usa.html">here</a>. It's even more meaningful that the first stop falls on June 24, 2022, which is the 4 year anniversary of Golden Child's first US schedule, KCON NY 2018.</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3022" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSB6o095r96yVZ9CHrP8S_Rm34IqR_0a3aQrcficchXWccwPizSqJBx4sVAvdHPS7sHEjscK7C286K0c--qyHeDI9Os12yaREye2gHSoh8KY8uxjikf_jNRH96ChZ6YpTMnAOQ6SodJ4ad5vEy5qKTOfH_eT4v4MlQ-xki-D33LdIwsJ4FPzbazl4I/w300-h400/20220623_202831.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The concert took place at Montgomery Theater. I checked out the venue the night before, and was so excited to see Golden Child on the digital display board. It was slowly starting to feel real!</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiurQT8pl30B53EHTMshS0qovVapy-How44Hf9Xf0MBKCO_fMgtji-1Fkm-NA8ieMkyHpAcLoXS_RzW1dvDV66mrefVohIqIPZfl--TknhgInChTf2j9-h11WaxLKe3MQKTCl_3CkSqXnmp4D2C9hEYQpGnUE5dPoYgYWUcMwi3eYUNkdswz6ThfecJ/s320/20220611_111827.jpg" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Studio PAV posted the day-of schedules for each stop a few weeks in advance. There is a 3-hour time frame for checking in, but really arriving onsite with 45 minutes to spare seemed sufficient.</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2944" data-original-width="2208" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhON0celykdOzeydNFkuxTDJZLQ2DoThHNt3Hu8y1wjJkHWKZ1AzwousYOO4uMI2ChhN2uqrihUOBtNheB8ue_4xQtpAKMt6hx28hWf29fgeTLA8OCg_UmAG9WAgEzHh9Rtz8f5RBVGHGsfb6SN4kCLAGwPzTKARPnE4BpT4wdNKDbJjl4jQ8PL98t_/w300-h400/20220624_174039.jpg" width="300" /></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Outside the venue, there was a line for VVIP and VIP check-in, and a separate line for Snapshot ticket pick-up. For the VVIP and VIP check-in, you show the volunteers your QR code (either on your phone or printed out; also the name on the ticket is irrelevant as they only need the code), then for VVIP they write down your queue number and your name in Hangul on your badge. You can also request to write your name yourself.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2042" data-original-width="2723" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3LcTo54T_oBZF612XCv0EAYcJOwqcAdVSpRHTBOZHtc0DBLudz1Ni9Cb-CGxi8S9JLWRcbJroBGPe3X4GMY9iLI_U2qu0O37s_oZwqEYVEY-GVLePPKAuqg9G3j8U5Xc_ZA5SHEvKfJhSCiD0Z9M7tnj6IBufIqFUoGwVjeexMUrDP_fcmM78fq2p/w400-h300/20220624_175248.jpg" width="400" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">My cousins had VIP. This is how both sides of their badge look like. The other side of the VVIP badge uses the same collage photo with the white outfits.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3448" data-original-width="2563" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65mZdZR-aQVGBAE6g9_hEKSjPU1sAEdzce9PPpfOMKK6aApSMBnHcKXvMBC75n6jCHIjVZXOvEIYoHwhqhfX9mwqc-8MEQJ68nZimSOLNH6pr7d_zgZ3qtXl4-O-qWKWMq-IdbbPYHZ0KNyUCt9ZV6m35k8ZgGHBOrYO4flfa1BlxG0aDf8ANSV_X/w298-h400/20220624_173924.jpg" width="298" /></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">For the Snapshot ticket pick-up, they had a table with the tickets by member. You show them your QR code and then receive your ticket for that member. They emphasize that if you lose your ticket, there is nothing that can be done, so it is really important to keep track of it. Another note is that Snapshot tickets can also be picked up after the concert and throughout the Snapshot session. The Snapshot tickets uses photos from the <i>Play </i>shoot. (I have Y's ticket too, but didn't realize it didn't make it in the photo >.<).</div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">The VVIP line had already formed outside by the time I got to the venue. I found my spot in line and waited until the fansign. The venue secured checked our bags in the meantime. About bags - I used a clear stadium bag for all the stops. Eventually they moved up the VVIP line to inside the courtyard area with a few of us inside the foyer of the venue where the fansign would be held. At 6:15PM the members walked in, and I just couldn't believe my eyes. It's been over 2 years since I've last seen them in person; it just felt so surreal that I couldn't stop gaping! They waved at us as they randomly sat down in front of the long table. They were wearing their "One" white stage outfits with gold trimming.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The volunteer staff didn't give me the poster that comes with the VVIP benefit, and I ended up arguing a bit in front of Golden Child >.< (Later on I explained the situation to another volunteer while waiting in line for soundcheck, and she walkytalkied someone and said that after the concert, I can find any staff member to get my poster. This affected about the first 60 or so VVIP).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'll mention here that there is no recording during any of the fan engagements (fansign, soundcheck, and Snapshots), but you can record the concert with a cell phone. Cameras aren't allowed throughout the entire event.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The fansign order was Jangjun, Bomin, Donghyun, Joochan, Y, Jibeom, Jaehyun, and lastly Seungmin. Each member had a black sharpie and a silver sharpie. It really went by so fast that I couldn't process anything, but I would say I had about 10 seconds with each member. Jangjun said that it's an honor. Y read my name tag and said my name out loud. The photobook of my <i>Re-boot</i> normal album slipped out and he had difficulty putting it back so he just passed it onto Jibeom to put back. While my friend and I were watching the <i>Play </i>concert streaming, we couldn't stop staring at Jibeom's and Seungmin's ears to identify if they were real piercings or not. Even though now we know that they aren't piercings, I was still taken aback and said to Jibeom that he has an earring, and he pointed to it. I then handed Jibeom my fan letter, and because I was second for the fansign and no one else had given letters yet, Jibeom wasn't sure if he could accept it and looked to his left and right before he took it. Jaehyun said "what's up" and I quickly word vomited how we had a video call in January and he said that they'd have a tour, so I thanked him for that. (I also made a note that said someone said they remember me, potentially Jangjun? Why don't I remember something so important >.<).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the fansign, the staff directed us back outside to the back of the VVIP line. As the fansign progressed, I eventually made it back inside the foyer to see the end of the fansign (which was 7:12PM? I didn't realize how long the entire fansign took place). As the members finished, they waved at us. Bomin had a lot of letters in his hand. Donghyun and Joochan politely bowed to the staff before leaving.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2715" data-original-width="3619" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1EUkFDlFb_mZcsz2rkag8W4hs1JKhzQLFlane5jl5u-Pjw77adF4n3znehk-JR0k7-JoYzaKXjEDmdGPmdOsB0S5wbsKkGvNQw6pDkZRar-4mhlAXSS7YG7dP-3QVGAfb55L_MXp796iAksKpyCDQoqqEKAGOOoR1SOL9vWM81gNBar5j24hm7Bwe/w400-h300/20220624_182406.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the albums that my cousin and I had signed. I liked that they tried to sign their name as close to their photo as possible. And a plus about having an earlier queue number is that hopefully their hands aren't tired yet so that the autographs will come out nicer^^ I had my <i>Game Changer</i> album signed at the last stop and noticed that they no longer tried to sign close to their photo for that album, rather just on the border where there was space.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Next was soundcheck, which was for both VVIP and VIP. For VVIP, the staff were really respectful of keeping the queue order in check, and letting us know one at a time so that we could choose our spot rather than everyone running inside at the same time. The venue is seated and has a second floor balcony, so you could choose between the two floors. I chose the very front and center of the first floor. While the rows filled up, I was surprised that the seat directly behind me was still open. My friend in #62 was a few rows back, but I flagged her to upgrade and was happy we could be together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQv1oJ9Vzpy1wDOG3aFMqIY6KiM-uBIWwAVIRHTTL_-Qnr9maSIB-bm1VwY86sxDhelDRslwSqBU3o5pqhnqxxeYDBswMPxfpSFx6dGx7fBOCu53HL1QSS3MPmSggb360Ni0rq7DpDsCYWcXWs2oKuSjYftQ_oqgGkvuffYfKBmZubWt8Qf7N8kNK/w400-h300/20220624_194336.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There was quite a bit a room between the first row and the orchestra pit. When we all stood up for the concert, everyone was really respectful of staying in front of their seats. As for front row, we were allowed to go all the way up to the orchestra pit so no one was directly behind us in front row either. I also wanted to mention that I wore my "DamDaDi" pinstripe jersey for the first stop because 1) I wanted to open up the tour with what started it all, and 2) in celebration of the 4 year anniversary since I first wore this jersey and Golcha first saw me in it. While outside the venue, I was really surprised at how many people also had jerseys! It was really uplifting seeing the fandom grow so much^^</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Soundcheck started at 7:28PM. Again it really felt so surreal seeing them on stage again! They sang "That Guy", and during the second rap, Y was cutely dancing in place. Then they sang the first half of "I Know". Bomin kept looking into fans' eyes and waving a lot! I was surprised at just how short soundcheck was.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After soundcheck, GA ticket holders are allowed inside the venue so it is best for VVIP and VIP to stay in their seats for a few minutes until GA pick their spots. Then there was time before the concert.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'll only post a handful of pictures of the concert on my blog (I recorded the whole thing so screenshots of videos aren't great quality, and you can view some of my pictures on my Twitter thread <a href="https://twitter.com/_maceyw_/status/1540219383175204864?s=20&t=bM_gu1tjGX13LxoZ1GuE-Q">here</a>, and surely lots of others' fancams on SNS as well).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The concert started at 8:08PM. I'll bullet out the setlist below and add any highlights. As for performing as 8, they distributed Daeyeol's lines while they left the audio track for Tag's lines.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Setlist:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li>Intro VCR - same intro VCR as <i>Play</i> concert</li><li>Ra Pam Pam - When Jaehyun was in the center and bending down, his top was so loose you could see so much...I still feel like such a criminal...</li><li>Burn It</li><li>Ment - Right away Jangjun had to excuse himself because his pants ripped! English king Jibeom said "I miss runebong". Jaehyun also said that Joochan got tanned yesterday so now he's sexier 😳</li><li>I Know</li><li>That Guy</li><li>Ment - Y sang a bit from "Midnight Sun" and Joochan performed a bit from "Equal". Jaehyun also said, "I know I can't say this but Jibeom is taking an interest in musicals so give it up!"</li><li>What Happened?</li><li>Pump It Up</li><li>VCR - condensed TV shows / commercials VCR from <i>Play</i></li><li>Wannabe - Without You - One</li><li>Ment - The members sang pop songs impromptu, including Jangjun singing and rapping "Nothin' On You"</li><li>Oasis</li><li>Bottom Of The Ocean - The members took fans' phones to film themselves! I was too scared to reach out, though I had the perfect opportunity...I knew I had to push myself for future stops!</li><li>Ment - Jaehyun said that the members chose the setlist themselves for this tour.</li><li>Sea</li><li>Breathe</li><li>Ment - The members talked about how the next tour will be even bigger. Jaehyun asked who will also go to the LA show, and they seemed pleasantly surprised that so many Ness planned to go to both California stops.</li><li>Crush</li><li>Ending VCR - same ending VCR as <i>Play</i></li><li>- Encore - DamDaDi</li><li>Ending Ment - The members gave their sincere messages about their initial worries and hard work they put into this tour. Bomin really surprised me with giving his entire ending ment in English! Next we took a group photo that they later posted on SNS.</li><li>Milky Way - After the song, the boys came up to the edge of the stage to wave goodbye. Jaehyun even took the phones of both girls on my right, and I still didn't really have the courage...when the members held hands and bowed, Jangjun lifted his arms to troll Jibeom and Jaehyun.</li></ol></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2VmQ1dntSHoiKCD_aRU0Ws-LVX4kxLmVsp3i3MF9-1AGDWVNVG0jUoAxXGf1QIyTrI0ZPfyxg1r-7yJ02QNfTvwduQiVFJr4xwuQLFz37VzkcjgA6nJbyGodT_ZEk95rb2mp9MfYrbc8qwu4f9Iqxm-a54Bykr7ay-57wDBpHd_lTLB6w14UXwdDT/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220716-122200_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One callout is that if you're in the center, Joochan loves staring at you when he's in the center! This was during "DamDaDi". Also this was my view for the entire concert - it seriously felt like a personal concert!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbRa2vWRhufeOqxqzjj4UfpCHEJnevRgQQ5qNUzkDFifNZkFGnavLEbT9rYuA3ErbX2YczOl9a5F5RH5aMB587-S02vGOylfoIBTTg_33Vl2BpNI-r9jTd-EmEYZEpgnnj4xJLj9RIiOCTBG0kYk1Lutu8D2oRjhuNpgJt1QAhOYggYWKIpHMM-T2E/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220716-130736_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While getting ready to take the group photo, Bomin looked at me while all the other members were already looking at the photographer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhplJMGTV6N6eKooEHalEsJ0YVGBpJZmWQhBLa7Y7O6LFRQ02NEJqNjXknzZ60Xk3bWaqQkztKkbaO2SVOqh4fdM5jO_BM2VLRW-x9pUea8e51O0OIj_SqvvWJciw6HxmfzNbBigDlBq8rcOy-sIIA2gNpaWj8tx7IcG0p9Q6JexwQAv4l-jGCgcBpa/w400-h300/Screenshot_20220716-130809_Gallery.png" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I didn't notice this until I was watching my video, but I can't believe Bomin looked at me again in between taking the group pictures! I thought Bomin had started paying attention to me during LA Snapshots, but I guess it really did start from the very first stop! (He's wrecking my bias list so hard!)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the concert, a staff member came out and told those without a Snapshot ticket to exit, and those with Snapshot tickets to stay inside the venue while they set up out in the foyer. We were waiting for about 35 minutes before the Snapshot session began. The staff requested for those 18 and under to go to the foyer and line up first so that they can go home earlier. The lines were formed in age order from left to right, starting with Y on the left and ending with Bomin on the right. There was a volunteer staff at each line with the 5 poses printed on both their front and back. The process was you line up for the member you have a ticket for, hand the staff your ticket, tell the staff which pose, then the staff tells the artist which pose. You take the picture, wait for the Polaroid to be ejected from the camera, and leave. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One callout is that redos are acceptable if something is wrong with the image due to photographer (ex. underexposed or too dark, overexposed or too bright, too zoomed in), or due to the artist (ex. doing the wrong pose). You can ask a staff member in a black shirt (these are official staff; those in white shirts are volunteers) and they will autograph the Polaroid and that becomes your new Snapshot ticket. It is important to wait for your Polaroid to develop inside the venue in case you do qualify for a retake, which is difficult if you're one of the last ones to take your Snapshot and then the artist has already left by the time your Polaroid has finished developing...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another callout is that if no one is waiting in a member's line, for example Jibeom, a staff member will shout, "Anyone have a ticket for Jibeom? Anyone for Jibeom? Last call!" then you need to exit your current line and go to Jibeom's line before he leaves. If you're in the middle of taking a Snapshot with another member, you can inform the staff that you also have a ticket for Jibeom so that he doesn't leave.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's really fun waiting in line for one member, and then while the neighboring member is waiting, you can wave at them! And as awkward as Snapshots in general may seem, the members are always so sweet, kind, and friendly, and genuinely are trying to make the best memories with Ness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2307" data-original-width="3030" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uXDNkFBp0bQsP2GWNVb8cawFdM3qiUvDfc3D51is40axtADzqu4NPP8q-H98KT45GYW4fwIPATxMfETFCqKuVdJl3v45jeHM1VzLI-zumv7VF62WX7ZIyVeJoOe0JnCa2HeGXygXDMFpfYMGrnaq3AXyM3HNWgmK8UO6RmSNA-AOkPmu1dlpNsNn/w400-h305/Snapshots_SJ2.jpeg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">These are my first set of Snapshots! Looking back on these, the Bomin one definitely qualifies for a retake. Bomin was my last one and I was one of the last Ness to take a picture with him, so the staff had already kicked me out of the building before my Polaroid finished developing >.< But as someone on Twitter commented, he looks like an angel which is valid so I'm content with how it turned out^^</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are some of my recollections from Snapshots (in the order I took them):</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Jangjun: I told Jangjun that 4 years ago we played a game on stage together at KCON NY, and he said that he remembered!</li><li>Y: He was very sweet, and made sure to double high five each Ness after taking our picture with him.</li><li>Joochan: He looked at my jersey and said that it's been a long time and that he remembers (our time together at KCON NY)!</li><li>Jibeom: He pointed at my jersey. Then I briefly spoke to him in Korean and he replied in Korean (my mind completely went blank on what we actually said >.<)</li><li>Bomin: He pointed at me and said "DamDaDi" then asked in English how was the show.</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, the entire experience was absolutely magical! It was quite intimidating having the fansign first; the first time seeing Golcha in person in so long, and it's the fansign?! I regret not really preparing anything to say during the fansign (yet I did this for every stop). As for the concert, it was really one of the best concert experiences; there was no roughhousing or people trying to get a better spot, so it felt really comfy, and as for my spot, it legit felt like a personal concert! And lastly the Snapshots, these are really such unique experiences and it's during this time where you can really talk with the members without feeling too rushed (as opposed to the fansign). This was the perfect beginning to the tour!</div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-54616017868271111572022-07-23T00:00:00.000-07:002022-07-23T00:00:34.202-07:00Golden Child: RATA-TAT-TAT Commemorative Goods Review<p style="text-align: justify;">During Golden Child's Japanese debut, <i>A WOO!! </i>commemorative goods were sold for a limited time. I had initially thought that only official Japan Fanclub members had the ability to order, but now looking at the announcement <a href="https://goldenness.jp/news/detail/143">here</a> I think I could've ordered too...the regret...</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On June 15th at 6PM JST, Golden Child's official Japanese Twitter account announced <i>RATA-TAT-TAT </i>commemorative goods, along with preorder benefits that are exclusive to fanclub members. <a href="https://goldenness.jp/news/detail/183">Here</a> is a link to the announcement.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Seeing that there are preorder benefits, and more specifically how these benefits are exclusively for fanclub members, I checked out the goods as soon as I woke up and saw the announcement to lock them in and make use of my membership. The shop can be accessed from a link within the announcement page of the fanclub site (<a href="https://goldennessjp.theshop.jp/">here</a>).</p><p style="text-align: justify;">There are 2 types of goods: a badge and a set of 5 photos from the "Golden Child Real Showcase 2022 'RATA-TAT-TAT'". Each type is sold by member, where the badge is ¥1,000 each and the photo set is ¥1,200 each.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">According to the announcement, the sales period is from June 15, 6PM JST until items are sold out. Shipping is ¥600 only within Japan; it cannot be shipped overseas. As for preorder benefits, they are applied per transaction, not per item. Each transaction that includes the badge will come with an OT9 clear file; this clear file is the same as clear file distributed to fanclub members at the showcase. Each transaction that includes the photo set will include a postcard with OT9's printed messages. As I believe anyone can order these items, to distinguish if you are a fanclub member and therefore qualify for the preorder benefits, you must use the same email address to purchase that you did to register, as well as enter your membership number in the comments section of the payment page.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On June 15 at 11:55PM JST, I instinctively bought the Jaehyun and Jibeom versions of both items (despite not really knowing what I was even buying), and wanting the preorder benefits, I placed 4 separate orders. I also added in the comments section both my email address and membership number. I tried using the international credit card option which didn't work, then I tried PayPal which went through.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On June 25 at 12:09AM JST I received emails saying that all 4 purchases were cancelled. contact@goldenness.jp emailed me directly at 8:45AM JST stating that they didn't process any of my orders within 10 days due to system issues and therefore PayPal cancelled my orders, and that I would need to reorder. This really frustrated me because "the early bird gets the worm" obviously didn't pay off. Whereas my friend who ordered later than me had her order successfully ship. I got this notice the day of Golden Child's San Jose concert and didn't really have time to deal with this but finally got the chance to reorder all 4 items (as 4 separate transactions) using PayPal the following day (during my quiet time in between the San Jose and LA concerts^^).</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I received email notifications that my orders have shipped on July 1st JST and they all arrived at my Blackship address on July 4th JST.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2835" data-original-width="3780" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDU1svZtRAOlgvlE5IyDf_KBb6u0vj3NKTvVUvOm23q1-RkQ_bw10Xp72YtogfBdZBxdHz7Nq7fyX0XppHhMD8CJm-CezM3uM22qYDiYkvhK7N_4o4-LMwMv9snTKFDwmIL24q0tU3YqI5QT7fM-0V3RHOumTYOsmsQ49hr8NDJFvYM5iBv5BiAlye/w400-h300/20220722_092002.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is everything I received! I did receive 2 clear files for the badges, as well as 2 postcards for the photo sets. After I received my package, I checked both the announcement page and the photo set item page and they updated to state that the postcards have run out. I'm glad that they explicitly state when benefits have run out. I'm unsure of the packaging from the Goldenness Japan shop since Blackship consolidated my packages together, everything arrived safely and in perfect condition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2898" data-original-width="3860" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga3VFlEha8BEJd5vaHz5tAUXhPBpIhtNBLGzLgInnhXwNqfqYCI4s6Fu-hSFfFF9grmeP-QyX29VY1qa1TiCBXevoTCNyIfHGJogzuGgZ6Ic5mlNoBijp1nMpmbrwEEyTyp0ydETxvYQcMPJoKEjDIR5VjpdlkaFhyKifh4N9wt390Z7PNJnkn-3Nm/w400-h300/20220722_092134.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a closer look at both sides of the fanclub preorder benefit A4 clear file. This is the same clear file that was distributed at Golden Child's showcase in Japan for this release. This OT9 group photo is the same image as the album cover of the <i>RATA-TAT-TAT </i>limited version.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3533" data-original-width="2650" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHTP3n6ZK-VVMFYlF3byI-2EFglRtgEbMSGQWNQ-sPxivdqdEBnitObaf4d-NoD5QTIm7IfQrlRbVJ9M1_w3FUqrChY8hNBmjGVF8Dguj-6n_OXg6Cu0ZqCUbHrVun6--mvvpsb3tZHpSpoHis4CGDMseQEXHMZY2TKBX3-uCKbwHIOyFPhp_T2FTS/w300-h400/20220722_095740.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the metal badges. These images are the same as the Universal Music Japan preorder benefit photos that came with purchasing any of the non-fanclub version <i>RATA-TAT-TAT </i>albums (excluding the set of 9; that had a separate preorder benefit).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3695" data-original-width="2752" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQntTT9WFdMZQqYFfWSxW6OJKPvdZjfrWPvYR7IhiXKYSmwxXj3Eqwxz-o8_Ib5yVaO4oGV-mmR-TCyL4jzx0EDeAUxz0WRekDrSNeuQ0oUxSefevkU-cDZh--pMs7bGK7VS03PUK2gn49jno7CTy9phd6uuuqHhIP3nOCQks3Fuo1j4B1vsH68UX1/w298-h400/20220722_095754.jpg" width="298" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I still wasn't actually sure what this was, until I saw the back. There is a safety pin so that you can fasten the badge. The size is quite strange to me for a badge, with dimension 1.625" by 4.625".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3727" data-original-width="2795" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFkt-fUyLbhuZF2GfnDUYwuL_C3UnRva8UXqggTGaeUuWy_-J4BUIcDb2zuzBTHpvWg7vUVDYHpAjz7YKo8ajodexUKfxwcui-MAoPVvMxmTUBjpdgnTZkJ5M8E8gIMrhAsH1hOfa9S4RWi9wedeuIgVyVhGunKtUPeDjtQm3JXuD2mzs4COHaDfVq/w300-h400/20220722_095925.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the fanclub preorder benefit postcard that comes with the photo set. It has OT9's printed messages in Japanese. I'm in awe with Bomin's handwriting; even in Japanese, it's so perfect! This postcard is slightly thicker than regular paper but thinner than cardstock and has dimensions 3.9375" by 5.8125".</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2827" data-original-width="3770" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhryEkdhkIsApAfzcZhrtKavnzvc0yXpIvUV8bBFEqJjGiHA1OTgUYnI9Zx5wYOfoUJMs4KPdgwOO-ZQ9_VdA8xOzskNNEU-pDUrIO6li4CZYE4O8Tico0hSeU5eQJxi_kcYvpAILUsYqQIAB1YIHRVZQO8PGwNZEiyo4M360n5b9eEVKDbxda__itu/w400-h300/20220722_151945.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photo sets are all shots from Golden Child's showcase. They have a glossy finish so they're prone to fingerprints. The bottom right has the Goldenness Japan logo. These photos are smaller than usual but cute in size, with dimensions 3.5" by 5".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2903" data-original-width="3870" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1zhWp0gBKOFWBpwA8yDGFCRczdoWwrhTteKFuhq2lPc_rJG-LRI16Ax8P71QnzcIW3ZCqOYocaW1oWktWjJ_RdubvCwO4fS3J7N0RkdeFhPYWjy19KfDkjJLrZ073403Yqn4S1GXtj8jx-0iR41AgSzXuJ3ffr55PN0MPFjn3RaMJ44uvNWzPbSLe/w400-h300/20220722_152056.jpg" width="400" /></div>Here is Jibeom's photo set. His smile is contagious^^</div><div><p style="text-align: justify;">I really like the commemorative goods and fanclub preorder benefits for <i>RATA-TAT-TAT</i>. I like that the photo set provides in-action photos from the showcase rather than from the album photoshoot, so that we actually get new content. As for the images of the badges, I don't mind that they're the same as the UMJ preorder postcards since I didn't pull bongbeom for those anyways. And I think the badges can stand up well on my shelf and will add variety to my Japanese shelf. And lastly, I like the variety in the preorder benefits; if I had actually attended the showcase, I would be annoyed that the clear file is the same, but since I didn't, I'm happy I now have that same clear file^^ And I really do like the postcard since it's always fun seeing the members' handwriting, especially in other languages!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I lowkey regret not buying Bomin's versions for these items...ever since the tour, I just cannot get him out of my mind. It has really come full circle because predebut, I was so Bomin biased that my friend would say he was an institution for me!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Coming up I'll unbox my <i>RATA-TAT-TAT</i> albums (along with continuing to blog about Golden Child's US tour!).</p></div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-1478513093779239372022-07-22T00:26:00.000-07:002022-07-22T00:26:09.374-07:00Golden Child: Goldenness Japan Fanclub Membership Review<p style="text-align: justify;">With the announcement of Golden Child's second Japanese single album having a fanclub exclusive version, I finally ventured out to try and figure out how to join a Japan fanclub. It was actually much more straightforward than I had anticipated! On May 17th KST I signed up on the website <a href="https://goldenness.jp/">https://goldenness.jp/</a>, then I entered entered my Japanese address (using my proxy), and then I used my credit card without an issue. The total for the membership was $53.48 USD (¥6,850 JPY). The membership comes with a fankit which will be shipped to my indicated Japanese address. Looking at my account, the expiration date of my membership is May 31, 2022.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">There was a notice on the Goldenness JP website stating that all Ness who sign up by May 18th will have their membership benefits sent out starting on the 23rd. This was the push to get me to sign up as soon as I could.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On May 31st JST, I received a package at my Japanese warehouse Blackship, and they provided me with a photo of the package and a photo of the shipping label. With 45 days of free storage, I decided to wait until my Japanese albums arrived (and later on, my <i>RATA-TAT-TAT </i>commemorative goods as well). I don't plan on doing another review of my Blackship experience since the goods I forwarded over will span 3 posts, but again it was seamless and I would definitely continue to use them^^</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2640" data-original-width="3520" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfghBZFLH_vT_9SNZcOnuTCgjxlAbuMRFmQik43mFacr2WOZ5zQkqrMjvTx85HIqg8lAkLDEAzuwMUcLQ11aPFc6X8VfmwmgrgBnAN9w7idlCnSJJKpLOh4qarSEGmzGeWf2yKVymXXQhaTSJM3pV_Tlj6BPxKgJWgaNnRgzvqrXpcCkDaTptHFn33/w400-h300/20220713_072753.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My fankit included the above: a piece of paper introducing (?) the fanclub, the membership card and cardstock sleeve packaging, a plastic card holder, and a retractable card holder reel.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2221" data-original-width="2961" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzJvhTaQE43UNZA71AjFqsLB54VJ7wjH_37PE2y6g9ozoMYRhd7kOcNQ__gCoLGg55j2aqLSfaNAc9M7lg0nlaESAEZ6vEa8dw_oBFFucrYJoDKKpCqbji9ibUDzjuTMucJa3N33rVK66SppxwPVrHTUEY83VOWRgyVt23GiGLdgv7UN8fCmo1R6yk/w400-h300/20220721_192048.jpg" width="400" /></div>The front of the membership card packaging has the Goldenness Japan logo.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3656" data-original-width="2742" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4uwwGCD4unfKUfLCtCLzhwH6suVPGjAHbR4OdlPoHGZykjBf_dupjOXv7G5nIsKebU3iJRWDdS9dK0kduMX18YFuIquTGre1048R27HQG5S7UDydKgSenkuxrSKK9p-XHSO_HlqSZGPyhsXpVlITh9yzRsNPdhCxn1rO7P2pDn6GnoNWQics3ey7/w300-h400/20220721_192101.jpg" width="300" /></div>The inside of the packaging has information in Japanese. And here is the membership card! It feels like a typical plastic card, and is simplistic but really pretty in showcasing the logo in the center on a metallic gold background. The membership number is embossed at the bottom. In my opinion, this card design is my second favorite of all the Goldenness membership cards so far; my favorite is still Gen 1, whereas I am not fond of Gen 2 or Gen 3 just because the colors and designs don't feel like they represent Golcha or Ness.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2418" data-original-width="3226" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnC2y7CvCbI_foOk-Ke6aZbt37AjvZNFsFmx5rW2cBKIeaYsYdIM6W-MPnIVtvro23tAHJLGM3dnJJFerKavJGGtS8Nol69RUKtfjPR6Spl9Ptq4r8f9X21L9m8s5ppCJlK8sXk9xhtH509lkHpHN3sBnCizo54L7ifjCtct4jZPMENz0ph16n6V7u/w400-h300/20220721_192118.jpg" width="400" /></div>The backside of the membership card has information in Japanese, along with a barcode and the membership number.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2755" data-original-width="3671" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfLugtfwm-azZXb1j8hqbLGuDugzizj0ahSuSHJrqZvbBnOx9exFIHIFNiIMhr8hOOmEztvXtJ4LbxCmsceuPbsTzLH9xhOkdjvF6Te_eusHqJz3lFSNxM37Anpj8wtoTbng-ofzLEfQn5S0h97FurLnMuDIlsRxQ6SRbKw36wSrLivby6jvH3b1bT/w400-h300/20220721_192145.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Underneath the card on the packaging are the members' printed autographs in age order! This was a nice surprise^^</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2367" data-original-width="3156" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMw_BP30SHDIixjYmB_RxkUQ_m11nX0Z0Gho6fLnzQodw10PW0Cm5xhVXPj6URnQktkM7E3xJDAVbYpNdYiw2xzadE9DAP5UGM-eGh-wrIJWhEYMzVclYqFAI1LXCSJT1sjGUMLxzvAv1o1rDDrQ07yWnIORsr6Wb5L2sThgnKmn4388pUOeS_nD6Q/w400-h300/20220721_192016.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One side has a solid sleeve for a card, as well as the Goldenness Japan logo embossed in the center.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2419" data-original-width="3227" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnp8JMNP45OByia2zQYw3PA-crJrbTEYY1I74DRC7XbQTbsLZosPX3zAS9eWP3WauftFBnbsJA9whPMs2O0SY9PH0NfVGMKrCeF-9pFNAAvR-fQE6FUBpCS_FZO-GyoR3Qor41Jv0YNsxyvVTufBGpkRU43RiOfwqqDTDr-nhf2tfMxDlLIQ23jlgU/w400-h300/20220721_192035.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The other side has a clear sleeve to hold another card. there is a hole in the top corner to pair with the accompanying card holder reel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2994" data-original-width="2260" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLG5UOXEgiW4LEHksypC2sS3cp9AFzQt3ZGm66SqDtGhP5l948r1J-G9Xb8r8N8izK3l3gU9OO9l548o3otcPG9jYpfdIV5z_4HKEuNPMF9OtqNa0omMw-wASlI6-tFyuCWv5bbJ4BkrVUN24-Y2qE4pkQ9bYhbbp5eY9t_2G6BEdlywLNvEnvnm6O/w303-h400/20220721_192237.jpg" width="303" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was surprised that a retractable card holder reel would be included in a fankit! I only see these in an office setting. It's fun having a Goldenness (Japan) branded one, and it'd be great to use with the card holder and membership card if I ever needed to use the card in person. The black part is plastic while the keychain and clasp part are metal; you can use the clasp to hook it onto the card holder. You can pull the keychain part to reveal the string reel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2403" data-original-width="3204" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPAJDXKx5ko1kYhOlDTRLTT5oObEeEar7_GgwGiZA-oBq9PcERKhUK3LVc75Lm8g8-_2GNIXFT17X1hNEdpVkIC_RSasgYwL-WhlTgYGKhUMKPGavrv8W649NgcEDxpkBeVC2P9xib0vdqHCJkq8aJbaT32GJUFyyVK2BZ2wzenI-Kl3d1pyO_Ra4e/w400-h300/20220721_192243.jpg" width="400" /></div>Here is the backside. It has a metal clip to attach it to your belt loop or pocket.<br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Along with the fankit, the Japanese membership is handy in accessing the shop page that sells the exclusive fanclub album versions. Woollim has also sold commemorative goods for both <i>A WOO!! </i>and <i>RATA-TAT-TAT</i>, and I know for RTT fanclub members can receive preorder benefits (unsure about <i>A WOO!!</i>). I have lots of regret not looking into how to buy <i>A WOO!!</i> goods, but I've learned from that mistake! The membership is also nice as it has exclusive photos and videos, and you can also receive a digital birthday card in your email on your birthday.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At this point I don't think about the price anymore...because $50+ for just this and the accessibility to buy 9 jewel case albums?! PLUS crazy shipping prices from Japan to the US? So without thinking about that, it's exciting to be part of a Japan fanclub and to have usable branded merch (which of course I'll just end up preserving rather than using). I'm excited for what else Golcha has in store for Japan (now that I'm starting to understand how it all works), though of course a Korean comeback is priority at this point!</p>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-12331908407221726272022-07-21T18:56:00.003-07:002022-08-03T11:18:01.039-07:00Golden Child Meet & Live Tour in USA: Ticketing<p style="text-align: justify;">It feels so surreal how the summer of 2022 is booming with so many US tours, and even more surreal that this includes Golden Child! Words cannot describe how ecstatic I am because I really thought that I would be living a life of quarantine forever and that the best days of seeing Golden Child live (and my goal of going to every Golden Child solo concert in Korea) were behind me. I'm really grateful that I can continue living my other goal of going to every Golden Child schedule in the US.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I'm not exactly sure how I want to blog about everything (you can see my real-time updates on my Twitter thread <a href="https://twitter.com/_maceyw_/status/1540219383175204864?s=20&t=q3kTJ-EV8OP2OsXGE3iE4g">here</a>), but I'll start off this series of posts with an introduction to Golden Child's US tour by Studio PAV, and for future posts, will include logistics for VVIP (every stop was different) along with pictures now that I'm back from traveling.</p><p><b>Timeline (all announcements are based on their Twitter unless otherwise stated):</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>April 28th: Studio PAV announced both Golden Child and Brave Girls US tours</li><li>May 5th 10:05AM PT: Studio PAV announced Golden Child's dates and cities (10 stops!)</li><li>May 12th 1PM PT: Studio PAV announced venues</li><li>May 13th 3:12PM PT: Studio PAV announced tiers and ticket sale dates of May 24th 2PM local venue time for Early Access members, May 25th 2PM local venue time for general sales</li><li>May 24th 7AM PT: Studio PAV announced that ticketing is pushed out a day</li><li>May 25th 8:08AM PT: Studio PAV announced the seating chart and concert times for all venues except Nashville</li><li>May 25th 2PM local venue time: Early Access ticket sales for VVIP tier excluding Nashville</li><li>May 26th 2PM local venue time: General ticket sales for all tiers excluding Nashville</li><li>June 3rd 8AM PT: Studio PAV announced the new Nashville venue and Early Access VVIP sales set for 4PM ET on this day, with VVIP general sales starting the following day at 1PM ET</li><li>June 3rd 1PM PT: Early Access VVIP ticket sales open for Nashville</li><li>June 4th 10AM PT: VVIP general sales open for Nashville</li><li>June 6th 10:18AM PT: Studio PAV announced the VVIP signed poster benefit has been upgraded to a fansign (I saw on <a href="http://www.kpoptickets.com">www.kpoptickets.com</a> that "signed poster" has been removed for VIP, though they didn't explicitly announce this demotion). The poster will be included for the fansign or you can bring an album for them to sign plus receive still the poster unsigned</li><li>June 6th 10:32AM PT: Studio PAV announced VIP and GA tiers are now on sale for Nashville</li><li>June 7th 8:11AM PT: Studio PAV announced Snapshot poses by member, price ($40 USD), limit 60 per member per city, and sales begin tomorrow June 8th at 2PM ET; on their Facebook and Instagram they also state that there are no bundle packages</li><li>June 8th 11AM PT: Snapshot sales open</li><li>June 9th 12:19PM PT: Studio PAV announced the fansign FAQ including letters and small gifts being allowed during the fansign</li><li>June 11th 10:18AM PT: Studio PAV announced concert day schedules</li><li>June 22nd 7:37AM PT: Studio PAV updated the fansign FAQ so that gifts are no longer allowed</li></ul><div><b>Early Access Concert Ticketing:</b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My concert buddy and I have Early Access memberships and split up ticketing by city for the most part. As ticketing is by local venue time, the schedule was as follows:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>11AM PT: Atlanta and Philadelphia</li><li>12PM PT: Minneapolis, Dallas, and Chicago</li><li>1PM PT: Denver</li><li>2PM PT: San Jose and LA</li><li>TBD (at the time): Nashville</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;">VVIP (or Studio PAV's highest tier) is always sold directly through <a href="http://www.kpoptickets.com">www.kpoptickets.com</a>. I prepared ahead of time by emailing PAV to ensure I had the Early Access benefit. It is also important to note that during Early Access ticketing, you can only purchase 2 VVIP tickets per transaction (for example, 1 VVIP for San Jose and 1 VVIP for LA, or 2 VVIP for San Jose), while the limit is 4 VVIP tickets per transaction during general sales.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To order, select your city, the number of VVIP tickets you'd like, add to cart, then enter your name and email address for each ticket, then complete your purchase. Within a few seconds, the Ticket Details section will populate with your queue number. According to PAV's FAQ page, the name and email address listed on the ticket isn't important as long as the concert goer has the e-ticket with the QR code to be scanned at the venue.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I ticketed right as Early Access sales opened and was quite surprised with my queue numbers...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Atlanta: 1 and 2</li><li>Chicago: 1 and 2</li><li>Minneapolis (same time as Chicago): 11 and 12</li><li>Denver: 1 and 2</li><li>San Jose: 2 and 3</li><li>LA (same time as San Jose): 17</li><li>Nashville: 1 and 2</li></ul><div>As for Dallas, I had #26, and for Philly, I had #32.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>Snapshot Ticketing:</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Snapshot tickets are sold directly through <a href="http://www.kpoptickets.com">www.kpoptickets.com</a>, and sales opened right at 11AM PT on June 8th for all venues. You first select the city, then use the dropdown to select he member. Each Snapshot ticket is $42 after fees, and there is a limit of 60 Snapshot tickets per member per city. One transaction can have any variation of members and cities, and can also include concert tickets as well. When checking out, you need to include your First Name, Last Name, and Email for each Snapshot ticket.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Within 16 minutes, Jangjun and Bomin sold out in LA. By the end of the first day of sales, LA completely sold out, and some members sold out in San Jose and Chicago. With LA and San Jose being so competitive, I'm relieved I was able to solidify my Snapshot tickets within the first few minutes.</div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I ticketed right as Snapshot sales drop, planning to get one ticket with each member at every stop. With the help of my brother, we were able to secure this right away. And with how addicting Snapshots are, I may have bought a few more while on the tour...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Final Thoughts:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It still feels surreal that Golden Child really held a US tour AND with so many cities. I'm forever grateful for this entire experience and will try to share it all out in upcoming posts (they'll probably be more like word vomit and less photo centered).</div><p></p>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-90891950483953614212022-06-19T22:47:00.002-07:002022-06-19T22:49:58.389-07:00Musical Midnight Sun: Golden Child Y MD Review <p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Golden Child's Y has been continuing his musical career, this time as the lead in "Midnight Sun" from May to June 2022. This production is run by Meta Theater, which allows for online streaming as well as MD friendly for international ordering.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On May 19th, Meta Theater tweeted that merchandise would be sold starting on May 25th at 2PM KST via Ticket Link, which has a global site. I visited the product page on Ticket Link <a href="https://www.ticketlink.co.kr/global/en/product/38756">here</a> right when preordering opened, however for the first few days it kept erroring out. I thought this was a sign that I didn't need this merchandise, especially with Golden Child's US tour looming. But with Korean fans already receiving their items and showing them on Twitter, I caved in for the school themed merch. The listing page also stated that shipping will begin on May 30th in sequential purchase order. I checked again on May 31st (half hoping that Y's goods would be sold out, but everything was still in stock) and was able to order! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div>Products (by musical actor/actress):</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Taeyang Highschool Package - 20,000KRW</li><li>Tin Box Package - 13,000KRW</li><li>Incense Stick Holder Package - 15,000KRW</li><li>Badge - 10,000KRW</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;">Since I knew I would already be paying ridiculous shipping fees, I decided to buy all 4 items that are directly associated with Y. (It was a bit tempting that Eunbi is in this musical and has MD too, but I had to refrain).</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This product listing is within Ticket Link's musical tab. There is an order limit of 3 per item. I chose the 4 items above, making sure to have selected Y's version for all of them, and then continued with placing my order. The subtotal was 58,000₩ and shipping was 59,300₩, for a total of 117,300₩. There were no issues with paying using an international credit card. The one thing that caught me off-guard was that the Ticket Delivery stated "Pick-up at venue" while Venue stated "Not Applicable". I was worried if they had actually expected me to pick this up at a venue, especially when the MD listing page was under musicals.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2820" data-original-width="3760" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih04JlgJGoOqZEw_Z9vQAImp_x-rE4yvMyE3-Kx4CVXTAICtjRxODxlR-aFq_-Eu7hZYPFUn23YVAJYadyd2sipXC2Z5_eTPEwU-fPyXrXoffj2TdxkQ-GXV0ZO06gVIVGPxh8BJrnzhXJywCCZ-AHKcTWwyS2jSyE31DYvRlFq3Sm44Brh_SNzmyH/w400-h300/20220615_180349.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I didn't receive any notification or indication of when my package would ship, so I was very surprised when my package arrived on June 15th! It was delivered via EMS (USPS) and unfortunately came with a large hope at the corner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIh_Bjc-tql_QtQFBuma-9ztrt3Rks5eYirZNlPmU3J7pxu21PsyPaT3QMN3EsM7xwefS9xEKwQGFNSHW7y0uGTXcaocM4yOfylhfh5YzrUhr9o1qv5SiK2aAVy_s9MKq-HGqMjvl2DlThqWTeGZ5WmZrT-ykSypQ6GioA0k-PD5xxC-Jc0qzjosq/w300-h400/20220615_180443.jpg" width="300" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Luckily all 4 items were safely inside my package.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2738" data-original-width="3650" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8z0K7RV75xtH0aZ8tT2WZ6l7Mbpqc9jOg5TIaRFbqMJTMGa9GcRFXXWNjQwV8g0j6Ox5Uf3h3_zN3HMER7YzMFOpEg1ANTxAwgDPjGfll1S568tz1wd1RLWDMeixjoEaYd1kh3ByZiu4wqmoTAhSd4g6p1DfN7Px_1gtDMZ9M4oPU8tPBznL3C6mS/w400-h300/20220615_180528.jpg" width="400" /></div>Each of the 4 items came in its own bubblewrap bag, with the excess of the bag wrapped around the product and then securely taped.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2719" data-original-width="3626" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-b8IVsm_IjsLPR3zFFd1EhCvXb98H2DBQxwBmZMXlb1b2K5X566XgCYUwhX2q0f3LH0Zv96xlJDpn3wkzlwQFu86JsIF4VZgjhKbm4ucJtcLWjGdOli35dlS0hd9_cFBNvUaat2MkVvK5wOul8mlWNSRFlirHXj2YLOeoipEOJ4ThaZs9AUYFyYi/w400-h300/20220615_180710.jpg" width="400" /></div>Here are the items!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Taeyang Highschool Package</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2419" data-original-width="3227" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZPJzYQ9o8myDELAAbD3S1Q3AXID1xPj_GArBuHAO997XO70olu767mRlI84Ol2EX2NwlZKqQcetIGXpCh2FNJoKdEyY12l4SuNLLQt4ExOPbOOi7x0oQu7Mk44opUdLl2kzschAnLUsyj13YGD2U_GN_cqKnyLdyXt1HkVjpfJ2O61jq4BCLEvE3/w400-h300/20220615_180921.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The Taeyang Highschool Package comes in a really cutely sized matte cardstock box with dimensions 6.125" by 4.5" by 1".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3781" data-original-width="2835" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXI1jW0OcA4ptko0s9MGt9PVCfRZvejLR81GrVbqBYx8Di0NRroOK9dbGPzAePVkySRXqqZDZo4hx6S0V7N-FA8x1ZQUx3U3qB-fCZj_o9JR5U1pcEF2ihVebW3zt1fH6X_eC3stKOakhPBk-HUn8m_MFM86D-J4hihawiAxGEZ4PnaRSTjZu9L_YS/w300-h400/20220615_180952.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is a clear piece of tape securing the flap. Removing that and opening the flap reveals a sheet of ID photos. This photo sheet is slightly bigger than the box so it curled a bit at the top and bottom.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3734" data-original-width="2801" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxN8qJNkywLSMjc0y6JDGPCsNARe8Qdx7b6_hr4712_w3X9Flrb4p2Tjnp5QtpRFxap_osFvQh2ZlAdoanswd5rVq1nWiEiCX1WC1aE-lxkiIUz9Z9ekSry-4JD02umrpVrzABcgacb2rRXyh-QoV1bnsmUhOMzA9TG8Lj0lDZTQYU0Q3ELy3x1v9/w300-h400/20220615_181000.jpg" width="300" /></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Underneath the ID photo sheet are a badge, ID card, and 2 notebooks.</div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3819" data-original-width="2882" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxCqqIBiZ5eJHbOTsD4_i8WzCf2oTgiSE-K2NtmguZnKt1asTizYYX0iltNYFkumkszlbwFBn-i0kyRihuFayTrDWR7_jm8xjmfvnttQCbzYs6wcpWb3DOnKY8zetbfBRORyONBNv5amRuT6SQl2Ug_z9wH1IRSjKa2kbPm7kpZ994gFfu6lgXxiUR/w301-h400/20220615_181050.jpg" width="301" /></div>Here are all of the contents of this package! It comes with Y's ID photo sheet, Y's school ID, the school's badge inside a PVC pouch, and 2 matte notebooks, one of Haram and one of Haena. The notebooks have blank pages inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2634" data-original-width="3512" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZgKFW_czyaH87uaViOzjbp6ynmhsVuxrRdu7XewJcPXD2F6YTMJXLZJ4S2FUzsBW6MdFCu2U5eeCB4ZTSM0G7YuQvNKu--0Hxi35F9EWbuWfSbb2v5D5syEZ-Z2x0Xnh4eIcd01EpBvk4Cp3JzkcjPt0kn00tH-tfb7TWARQDFRQkUsOrbylWSY0V/w400-h300/20220619_103033.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the backsides of the contents. The ID photo sheet is printed on matte Fujifilm photo paper. The school ID card is made of thick plastic like a real ID card, and the backside has both the school logo and a QR code that takes you to <a href="https://www.2022midnightsun.com/fhda682gkjl5">https://www.2022midnightsun.com/fhda682gkjl5</a> and asks for your passcode. The badge has a butterfly clutch fastener. And the 2 notebooks has the same quote printed on the back cover.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Tin Box Package</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2569" data-original-width="3426" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3rJ_7Q_0753yCBzGXz0OQbn20QK25VAXuSEUpW5c7D-fsqEDbgGuS4OGPDbkDfDEoFBePX1Krtq4MSj74407QmObYwNAdSVmuYJvlz7zBFFqLyIjEivvpvA17FPJQvPfkxYRaRJpQY_BLK4crPJkn7XM2P5nHQOlVA9h9YRP8pmcSd0ZTKRlBQ3x/w400-h300/20220615_180829.jpg" width="400" /></div>The tin box package came with the 5 photocard set on top of the tin box and inside a clear sleeve. Here are the photocard images.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2807" data-original-width="3748" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpL50an_ICh7GLYuisL_LeN52l-yX5yQpFRSyDVMujYWoZvKMakkLPkM20bIPKijxP3jGLg9m3SqxsOlsQpOhRHXXMjGs2-Jl2y1dh_eLERl00smJxjIHc1SsBmFp1Dq8iDNGVNeg-6KqH5-6uKZ3lI1nfcTfvq09FWeHkoP1J2dJBjrW3zgHOGtis/w400-h300/20220615_180849.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sticker label on the tin box matches the backside of the photocards. The photocards have a glossy finish.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Incense Stick Holder Package<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3688" data-original-width="2766" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4qJHSCfPj5BsgkBwiIf2f8OPjbt_Y1LHX8t9GxIWjxF8ZT_TbTOT47qadFgwc4Eqew0E58IUNPJTNox6OdDetJwUB_cqq28INWUde4FhmgD3rdZk2oiWmpJKCZOpVnvutvwwxknjz-R1LPTRajFeGx-EHNgid1nJM2TNS_d-Xh8k_m9mo9lijbCr/w300-h400/20220615_181134.jpg" width="300" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The incense stick holder package comes in a PVC zip lock pouch with a "Midnight Sun" sticker.</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2667" data-original-width="3556" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-05gT4paiLQD9w-lhQEnnRu9aYtkdKoW28oyQ3_NOWUmOcyp4LWWRRObmH_DV-p6-ywucaDLp4vkHXJAWOql_A5wid_3HZn0k0YSErCfBgrz202X3HVoBPpMhLyjd1nhNr61qoXHia9q-ksAO9nrbP_MdjJ6380p4gy4J1v273oU_-WpyqJTTor1/w400-h300/20220615_181222.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The incense holder is in the shape of a surfboard and is made of plastic with a small hole at the end to hold incense. There is a clear plastic layer on top of the surfboard that you can peel off. The surfboard is about 9.125" by 2.8125" by 0.1875".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> The set also comes with 2 glossy photocards.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2784" data-original-width="3712" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisszEPC5HjuxDTnFoLa2N9MpU_Ij4jZKxBpNUrC0GMgfsnEr6Ql5fICNKo_-4BfmMDbb9fi_b3wH6tQvi2yngF002-0xuZE11fhkV9HV3pieH2qx5ntsmJ26fDasd4HT6zibXERSr5578GEr4ZICy1V0FYMxxG2bOPRn2Tef8A0ppcRdhbgf3vwfYU/w400-h300/20220615_181244.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The backside of the incense holder is white while the backsides of the photocards match the tin box package.</div><br />Badge<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2493" data-original-width="3334" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4o-T0eazJqdWW8icHrTTdSEE03Vv_vw6FlfMe2n8aTzcsKZqDDbUbaPpvcOEk--Ms24OqPB1ZRNNoJ6h4rL_RmzUu8Bv-VIkDvvYTrLQAc_fjKwv7vVhgAY1iuEY7pAF_JTTOyq-MeC6l80UQTq2jGYmh7o7OXzKgfJ4MIrjrTiwPnxNJOeCl3vd/w400-h299/20220615_180905.jpg" width="400" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4o-T0eazJqdWW8icHrTTdSEE03Vv_vw6FlfMe2n8aTzcsKZqDDbUbaPpvcOEk--Ms24OqPB1ZRNNoJ6h4rL_RmzUu8Bv-VIkDvvYTrLQAc_fjKwv7vVhgAY1iuEY7pAF_JTTOyq-MeC6l80UQTq2jGYmh7o7OXzKgfJ4MIrjrTiwPnxNJOeCl3vd/s3334/20220615_180905.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This metal badge comes pinned to a piece of cardstock with Y's photo and inside a clear resealable bag. I wasn't interested in the badge especially when it doesn't really represent Y, but since I'm already paying ridiculous shipping, I figured I should tack this onto my order^^ The badge is about 1" by 1.5".</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2547" data-original-width="3398" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VDRw5ElYbTAbDunMspFdEY7-jPuI7ojUqsgGCqOxY1cW6u5TVS4bkbzgafGCM-ZLbrS3je4Eruxftzkct87MHKFfZqF0Xx7T2gv1jouLoKtrWSx48K544dtvd_lBSx2W6pi27RusvNb3uJvHkAiv9HzklDum_pCY-OQmHoS_4Qq6ovbnjT9LrLCQ/w400-h300/20220615_180911.jpg" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The badge has 2 butterfly clutch fasteners to secure it. The back of the cardstock also has a quote along with the dates and venue of this production's run.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I know I could've definitely done without this merchandise, but I'm really happy to have it! I especially love the school ID card, and I am actually planning on using the tin box to securely store my Polaroids while travelling for Golden Child's US tour^^ And I see that Meta Theater is also selling an OST + Photobook package, but I decided to pass on that...</div><p></p>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-51296993592893005832022-06-16T22:51:00.000-07:002022-06-16T22:51:03.452-07:00Kwon Eun Bi: COLOR Woollim Mall Merch Review<p style="text-align: justify;">IZ*ONE's leader Kwon Eunbi made her first solo comeback with second mini album <i>Color </i>on April 4th, 2022. On April 13th at 12:05PM KST, Woollim Mall tweeted the official MD for this era with list of products on order starting April 14th 2PM KST.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kwon Eun Bi 2nd Mini Album [COLOR] Official MD:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>NO.927 FRAGRANCE / 39,000₩ / $33.03 USD</li><li>PHOTO SET / 15,000₩ / $12.71 USD</li><li>PREMIUM PICTURE FRAME (AUTOGRAPH & MESSAGE) / 65,000₩ / $55.06 USD</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;">The product pages for both the fragrance and photo set state that ordering is until the item is sold out, whereas the product page of the premium photo states that ordering is until April 18th 11:59PM KST. The product pages also state that shipping begins on April 22nd for the fragrance and photo set, and May for the picture frame.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Woollim Mall also announced on their website a Polaroid event running until April 18th 11:59PM KST for all purchasers of the picture frame to be entered in a lottery for one of ten signed Polaroids.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've always planned on ordering Eunbi's albums just to get a variety of music into my collection, but when <i>Color </i>teasers first dropped, I was completely floored with the underwater photoshoot. Followed by Woollim releasing perfume for the first time (I'm excluding the Lovey Dovey collab and Golden Child Bomin's endorsement of My Dahlia fabric mists), I immediately wanted Eunbi's premium picture frame and fragrance, and then I thought that I might as well tack on the photo set to the order. (And I was again tempted with Eunbi's <i>Secret Doors </i>concert merch, especially her lightstick, key necklace, and new perfume...but stopped myself to focus on Golden Child's upcoming tour...).</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">As expected, I am still blacklisted from ordering from Woollim Mall, and am so grateful to my friend for helping me with locking in my order! I'm even more grateful because I noticed that the perfume sold out when I checked during the early morning of April 15th KST.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Both the fragrance and the photo set are pretty straightforward in how to order. But for the picture frame, this is quite customizable. You need to choose the picture to be signed (out of six photos from the various photoshoots from <i>Color</i>), another picture (which I have no idea what the purpose of this is, but again it's from the same selection of six photos), and whether or not you actually want the sign. With my undying love for the underwater shoot and my fear of Everline messing up my order, I chose the same underwater photo for both options. Even on the international site, all of the dropdown instructions are in Korean. And I didn't actually notice this until after my package arrived and I began blogging about this, but on the Korean site, there is another customizable field to add text of up to ten characters; I'm assuming that only on the Korean site you can get a customizable message. This text field isn't available on the international site.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I received my UPS tracking number on June 7th PT and my packaged arrived on June 10th PT!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2760" data-original-width="3682" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNxVA1W5yCfiENSaifpzaf--MKPoguxLlQoK4Ypl133JWYK7nPEyFMHZVnvfUw_aevnUDoCTCLaPKxttc5HIeARhx4uLRLlvU8FrFo6ZJvlNjFy8w6tcnYKIIfLXqhO0ZpZkkIByupjNYrnsAFARax9uVElyL96or53wc4yFMNrJfYgeQZSNizXcz/w400-h300/20220610_195944.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was surprised at just how big the package is! It came in a sturdy cardboard box with usual Everline disclaimer stating to take an unboxing video in case of missing or damaged products.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2979" data-original-width="2235" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdg5Yh0P9k8lqvLe7mle2xcbE3SYHxIth66Mv9sle3k1VvGyMjA9MFmMJAOLt9Pi-EG12JYj61iL5DvtUta41wQpoM2KkqWo4gtn1q1TOAR2VNl9QsfzBfvHikj-dLV0yWJGOK9Sp9Yc9GHNpvybD45FcM9_koEI3uOK6IFsx_OgIKKOV-gykElh8/w300-h400/20220610_200135.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Opening up the cardboard flaps reveals several layers of bubblewrap at the top filling up some empty space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2965" data-original-width="2224" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6ukijaJtwOOJQ3KLuDEfH_zWdEqbgF_DReJ2nD_XSV67WDzzkzYqZC42zuenJfv2xm8ZU9WlatU5FV9cdFVf-F43XvmkFCDO25BXJcdjjuRMNJ-DmMDSgszh6rERYRpdVgyX2hjkqDOUS_Y3ZCAIa6PQRYomaA1PnBUIC4QUioLd4eOqUuQOOS1y/w300-h400/20220610_200149.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Removing the layers of bubblewrap reveals a bubblewrap bag containing the fragrance (which was tightly wrapped and taped up in additional bubblewrap) and photo set. At the bottom is another cardboard box with the picture frame.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2571" data-original-width="3428" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqyEWmxjFSx_V7Rcl3TGwDVR5czQWY3INAw7DNE4aqHJrzvIAO1zkYQ5ng-xTY9uQSTXxqFtXuK2Zdi8Dy7tb1u4zvOjvbUYR-gSDuftIxzwIu-h2b8eOWqS_YDshE8BRoQRpKQk4MWKouCpFD1vUWqBjkrrs4V22b1bShrlqu_9CvU6Cy5VGVZxm/w400-h300/20220610_200510.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are all 3 products together (I forgot to take the picture before opening up the picture frame...).</div><div><br /></div><div>NO.927 FRAGRANCE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2935" data-original-width="2200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJbjvOvyHCk6fECPjPV5kdWV0Ki9VqF-ISqiBXx_nyN06AyTMeeG4QyIRb1QXvWk1vkvu5wTjC2jW5k1jiHZ32swA-00IXlepVDsZOJw1-zYmyx6XZjs_WnL2ARFRHej8TrkTeL3PKUmXwv50w3aMx119SnM62NWTbzTOh61MOYUbayaXKKrhjPB1/w300-h400/20220611_192939.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is Woollim's first fragrance! It comes with 2 photocards packaged inside a clear resealable bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2394" data-original-width="3192" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCit2I5vsiLQkXfnmFCgG6FvPpmHkmnbOldw3r8txXmy0BWl4Z1RxG-3kS3Dl8heyZ2X3K2g-WlXRTpQ0h5WY69c-bCTkQa5NjVm9hX9BaV1uc1rM6MsdrYWST4mNSfAwIQ2SiqihlQ49OkmG6OjzYGcZVtdkkvwf2aZSaSu4rA6SgeEVyZpZr7x81/w400-h300/20220611_193004.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are both photocards. They have a glossy finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2591" data-original-width="3454" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTOjr2lDnBV2fOvyPn1fmh8uDWiV52kkwliS8AwBRzaK9D2Y-q_CF3cyQPHmhEtTjZLTWGLZkhqx3I1V-BG9Foa4SJKqE3xu3ID7s3f9d9ywuaMuNH91fvkliiaI3bRD1g-JMskKidguoIejR7PSJfy18totHsmJCUKrK08ZQWS3VnlRw8M230TmDT/w400-h300/20220611_193014.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And here is the backside.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3227" data-original-width="2419" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVUE8u0e061t09PXRyjLCZsiuPGRxu8v0sxIeRk-pPnYTp6nDZyT-spcm5NQVvFMMmtkYcMWSPK8UpxmzGAGv0iTSIMWLVMTKvc7IbzhhqEGpsDIdm9LnhNz6e55YteQWHgGlYzFlCQBvM-MISSeBAukg8Juh8pTB3h6tPMZVFNm5f-5KPOOL0W8FH/w300-h400/20220611_193307.jpg" width="300" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The cardboard box packaging is simple. There is a matte sticker label sealing the box, along with the holographic Woollim seal on the side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="2596" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYh5or7OAvu1NkV127-1Orz874ftGCS8ZAoMlZ5gbB57VSIz7Q7z9sAD45qhchGDTbjlPEkJmWFWidXck0hVx8jSq1ThnQ6cfISt1Vh1e3Am8HcBhS7-8mxmW4hKQU9z8l8Z4Wp9LWrEIUTq43rqSzVKja5L7kfiWqUTw-C2hY7FK8dj45nPOsIYLB/w300-h400/20220611_193053.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The back of the box has details in Korean.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3172" data-original-width="2380" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsuQP8PE0nOIRuSUpNe05eue2S8M_wvzoM-dVuVHyv2AQu6ukxhlxWSGkK557qY6lp0GXvkmrCwQz1coBanFK9g-NRLGExLUwQpJjuUtbSMtenDIYIu4p9Mq2vIBg2m-FRnnvLx_eoZwBI0nx0wk3OS7KWJt9M1gaOWHbawgc3v3rPLKftu_ZM9VxP/w300-h400/20220611_193153.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I didn't want to break the label, so I opened the box from the bottom. At the top is a cutout for the lid of the perfume bottle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2807" data-original-width="3743" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDbB85Qm-18dzphw1e2XnrzlN2pSIXumoOr6B8FfS_SMbC24qegVFaNvc9rO2DIz3gtoTOe2gP6GiAxbzI1MWlEBNEN_Yc4Fg8OIyryh8fii18xLOa7mSOy3UANZsUh8HGnZFVF7fdvruHI-33_JaWz0J41RZ4uQEw74Lm01WoPKG5RGGPW10pKnWH/w400-h300/20220611_193324.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the box and perfume bottle. Both have the label with text "No. 927" (Eunbi's birthdate), "MUSK GREEN FLORAL FRAGRANCE", "THE 2ND MINI ALBUM COLOR", "DATE: 04/04/2022" (album release date), "DEAR: RUBI", and "FROM: SILVER RAIN". I really like the connection with dedicating this to Eunbi's fandom^^</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3258" data-original-width="2444" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4aR9mBvgBcB5H4nzCIy0qM4OPAiWdlDOnacVsueyy4ywM3ggMOBsVPJ7Rr-QPA0r9znYL-DPig33uHDHeEpsTGjLVdg5kPe-1OMCAGr2bfRX1SDB2RdFwJ0GRG56ygwi6tvnxoUO0RZktO7n0Ar-N8urhAFBb9SHSweiTV7_arlxbGkFvyZ1EH1P9/w300-h400/20220611_193331.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The perfume bottle is quite simple. It is a glass bottle with a plastic lid.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2309" data-original-width="1744" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3EMQ8RuLUfNMrsWrFKUY8bgAD8B0CrFCC0CpPREvXtXxOX1ae9q-D8Fuq28jXkBBCL3S3rwcJcjTqqOktchkSrAmKAC2wKs7a9-Ny9AplflOwXISfG125Mn--6tJCtxKWqtdXJZjKHn4F2wb2bNR3WH5cc2yCDJ0FB7JiO1eLT74JFRZ6OkvWVS-2/w303-h400/20220611_193339.jpg" width="303" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is more info in Korean on a sticker on the bottom of the bottle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2577" data-original-width="1933" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhha5CBPVlyBjOfX4ZICeFZvyvYvextE35Xog5BRRKhcW-Q5XgnuiK2RhkGyruIvwc7R9uoQsJoS9VmNukfF9LXprzri0c4GLPd_mPIMdIUtFuvwx6qfEYb1fX6zkUzkA07HVb5oKozwCiLyb4JAlQepbcUgJODoB3f5pWpEiOs2p-4aYZxgLGpKp1i/w300-h400/20220612_090456.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The dispenser is like a typical spray bottle. Going off of the product page, this bottle contains 50 ml. The top note is "green fruity (leaf green / peach)", the middle note is "fresh floral (lily / rose / orchid / jasmine)", and the base note is "musk". The scent is very light and refreshing.</div><div><br /></div><div>PHOTO SET<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2861" data-original-width="2147" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7DsQ5ihKTuxV7Yh1V2JzIWvTsmkOYewCkJZj1vkrZ___OOra0SfQlju4c23VJtl2BUUwEFfrAXcBWWc1x4Z6KgqOBQcv5-KaJdFgG2OEy77KvnOwF-RalCcWrNhAeqnYlfKIlZZmCkjuGZL5fXSMQDXDNXRcHiHbkmeuFj5oW-_bTfa590LY2hEhS/w300-h400/20220611_192518.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photo set comes inside a luxurious velvety paper envelope, and then inside a clear resealable bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2716" data-original-width="2125" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3PzZ0yBwbILWyfyzilpaZ4FyozLECs23Fse0MRrXgcOdRNrYmrhGia_BHP7AJqzufgaJaIxKkg6xuvlBb8ArFqKsDUYVC04yexcFKHSbo5ajXGWv8FwUefUSqxtwDmVz_4EN0_a5IBtFSbPCTLmc5xFOPjJ5_MNzPgrmi47XeZs7gw6Twee6T8la/w313-h400/20220611_192527.jpg" width="313" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backside of the packaging has the product sticker along with the holographic Woollim seal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3224" data-original-width="2418" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuk_vIAT2yOAyYKuoxZbtS8s5mNxllKdIpdR2gKkN3KX4RtRdt609Zsd8wp4WBl9x3tY3nL8xFpgkb8fClki036wbzH2MQJhhRmgad2ifGyu2pbErdwwjXnv4EWtf--nQx-NwwmJgOuHDEo1wKFDrFkB07Xu_9eF5uF-kjN_v6d4I82cdeIQlUhcLA/w300-h400/20220611_192552.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The envelope flap is unsealed so it is easy to take out the photos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2988" data-original-width="3981" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGs5KBHWK_9FINGJ-stR2p15po-PPIZvKmq42YmnFB3ufNhn2AOhKTCVHBG_t6tFEIzZdSIzc3hxspxsOtVDXpQrAaLb60w3dKfeDosVuEDEdXyfCuBEewaDiECgn3p3tQ6mP0rH6uX2m4W6WX-FhRrcRSa2BEEjRgPQMMqc_2Lernb12zv_iUy_RJ/w400-h300/20220611_192637.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the order that the photos were in. There are 10 photos, all with a glossy finish and about 4" by 6".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2827" data-original-width="3770" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaNPtMb9FMHpkHWgK_M7hodlsP7vaeMSIO6wiXSGCdxRd_Bf7wqcLCF3l_nyl7mgPnD2x5543nzAJ8unTlikICC-ZKWzF_mueJhnCFZFaFDE_wsEzoGDVysKk0ekpZIW8b97KfTknQFWa8TajrREo5MR53BDdkiy5nyvTdXOO0yzjEZ0c36xFxcOwp/w400-h300/20220611_192656.jpg" width="400" /></div>The backside of these photos have "FUJIFILM" printed across them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3729" data-original-width="2797" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYsHtIZQ7kI3wQ49D9qj79H3gjqT0hUY6kq1IxVdd42ebjOjRA4INUGhzguJecM7UIcjAgr9tl8DfNUejugnTLNktp3TvJ4FH2g64Kt8KuOrVVL4mL24rIQykyGc0rTCViPBhlPZv4ZE2L729S_CfUGe0jRke7rijyhr18Xku96YgGkYf2Q5gVR1sX/w300-h400/20220611_192833.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are all of the photos! I'm lowkey sad that the underwater photoshoot didn't make the cut, but nonetheless all of these photos are absolutely gorgeous, especially the blue ones.</div><div><br /></div><div>PREMIUM PICTURE FRAME</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2648" data-original-width="1987" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg76YftGAhri7gD5YObRLa4gMvCuvNwGrDUvNwiurvONi_JjPMnW8EQjabWv04eLwjbI0OZ3IpYqawrgAo69yEMLu4KRTBgJ4paAHBEu32bNO_uZVH19F5IkqN-57Nq-KGaeF7cXkvtAdBzUpdECmVcaLtoHVp6Vx5_B4JK0hyWAA7NZfIBXSNuhGCQ/w300-h400/20220610_200224.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The picture frame comes packaged securely in a cardboard box. The product sticker with the holographic Woollim seal is on the front of the box.</div></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2891" data-original-width="2169" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72Pzm0yY0q-LVxNLSTPxjimZ7Uj17P5pZq7op9WHYXCbu17cdB9MI_HMB3smBdYkK-VTb9JC2ARqdg6dj4A0UkYuvj6zzGv-FZs7BKklqBv4BgsS4YbCWXDlZyErJQQA5E32fVKZTVZ9ELNMuBonxABpRBHc2qN5B0bbGnBIhF_BqaKAUA_XDzQx9/w300-h400/20220610_200253.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Opening up this box reveals the flimsy photo in a bubblewrap envelope at the top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2514" data-original-width="3353" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5y-JUJlCx1w33yE-lX6E_bwa59eEqzjKMAA8m87B46pwG-U18kCqQdebWC8u_SIWZqFrLuoOw2jw-Fa4b-wFA91XR83lZg0LH9zapYDwPWZKXCpxeCvoqcNVJqcC9zPC6ly1wxGD3frPnK8iVG1ubFX4LTiIgKMsF5MmwHpmPkaWoY0nz-rbg57yk/w400-h300/20220610_200356.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Underneath is the signed premium photo with four Styrofoam wedges to protect the photo. I was really pleasantly surprised at this item; I didn't realize how huge it is, and am super relieved that the quality is really nice without being fragile. I was a bit disappointed that there was no message with the autograph which is misleading with the item's name on the product page, but it is what it is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2875" data-original-width="3833" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBDn_V5KLapy9NxxSzrbYimjYclXuMkILuhfUiSdWDZ9ZhbZTnCepi_6nGjzWmQeOPavsWvFmewomt9dYJ5U-WJKZGSHShxAQB2FeI10bF8xcrPJb0k9D0dLD2634Rafu9ycQPQxttelEqFl8GGgDDyI3PhFMqmxAVWtD4_ZsWZSR_LpJiniOr8Ba/w400-h300/20220612_090704.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm still not entirely sure what these items are. The one of the left is like a glossy transparency film, with the backside being opaque white. The right is made of aluminum and contains Eunbi's autograph. Unfortunately despite the product being "AUTOGRAPH & MESSAGE", mine only came with an autograph as the international site didn't have an option to include a message. Both of these posters are 12" by 18".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3588" data-original-width="2692" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULvAwviutrgLrAv_GdVYf3B72bNbFiwjICjvHbPwpQmonKa1QPP2c2nwJ62ysWte7_o9fd5alyOR8gabdjvQHoDvstY2u90qGjV6JXB3Oi6c0v7fVATFedWD_KDUYDtzC5ph70tjLxlCjA5DOIkvNQeJX2nwmczquMmyAS8olbBhJ-eUnIvsFRqbX/w300-h400/20220612_090751.jpg" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This metal poster is quite thick, and attached is a frame that you can use to hang on a wall. The poster is about 0.125" while the frame is about 0.25" thick.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3908" data-original-width="2949" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcaZufmJ1Kpp-cGuyiYUbyU5E3UXe13RVfywHJcOp88wlohsfXPQm3QWX8W6IqXQ1DYtzuiQN7HtQ-s2nnZr1TuX_Mc2soC33o7VRz3ehli_zyDF07zcVK9FxTMAoCROewMoERmk9H85B_IkJ2Y_5d5k15_LhEmWVGFuBdf2oyBeG17vKhbxHNdl7/w301-h400/20220612_090758.jpg" width="301" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a closer look at the backside of the metal poster. There is a lip within this frame so that it can rest on a metal picture hanger.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2866" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMl6t8YtFypgvb13_FxNKPnR2WtxOUtFdk9RT03wRYlpC-2Ze-jCRLYld-aTZrmbPT-Q1QrHK-K2TH8N8Xu3ytKTzuSJNU5Mobf1bdXupkUhfLvDtyUznRpNBhZsXV2HPllq66rc6YulzGZ9rvqolWa9OG8DqS5Ja_QvDQFVI2jMPDOOaUEDSx4XNL/w284-h400/20220612_090935.jpg" width="284" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">For now I have this leaning against the wall next to my other signed poster (from Golden Child's ontact fan meeting in November 2020^^), but I would like to display my Eunbi merch somehow, because this photo is too iconic not to display!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Overall, as I waited weeks for this package to arrive, I had started to regret ordering Eunbi merch (especially when this MD was released before Golden Child's US tour was announced). But after I received my package, I'm really happy with all the items! I'm content with the scent of the fragrance, the photo set surprisingly was a nice addition to highlighting Eunbi's other shoots from this era, and I fell in love once again with this gorgeous underwater photo. And as cute as Eunbi's <i>Secret Doors</i> concert MD was, I'm relieved that I had self control and didn't order. I'll be content with the Eunbi merch that I have currently^^</div><p></p><p></p></div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-65611246841193336142022-04-18T21:26:00.007-07:002022-04-18T21:26:58.402-07:00Ordering Rocket Punch Yellow Punch Album and Kwon Eun Bi Color Albums from Ktown4u<p style="text-align: justify;">I've always preordered my Rocket Punch albums, and as excited as I was for Rocket Punch's "color collection" continuation, I hadn't gotten around to preordering <i>Yellow Punch</i>. When Woollim first dropped teasers on March 21st, 2022 for Kwon Eun Bi's second mini album <i>Color</i>, I was completely floored at the underwater shots. Woollim dropped album details on March 21st at 3PM KST, right when preorders opened. To my surprise, Ktown4u's preorders also opened then, along with a video call event!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is the first time that Woollim has used Ktown4u to offer a video call event. I was really excited since I trust Ktown4u in correctly sending out orders in a timely manner, that the fanclub discount price applies to Ktown4u's video call event, and that I can order other items along with my <i>Color </i>albums.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1839" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbICbLAOf8FowL7udi7u-bNikPJNN-eMpVZ64RXRzLnvhyOesskLGKjvTSWSfrt2YN7X_WD-K4FZ5GVgsNY31NwUdOU3RautGudKqweIGrr8O7jd6wgyb2RY7vlVNf6IlkFHTpoQnoz0pkC0xNseTn-A7auplxZ2HVqGdtGapEBzn82NGhW169IpfB/w235-h400/Screenshot_20220414-142357_Gmail.jpg" width="235" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I placed my order for one <i>Yellow Punch</i> album, and Ktown4u was still offering the first press poster and preorder benefit accordion book, so I selected one of each as well. For <i>Color</i>, I used the fanclub link to order one set at the discounted price which does apply to the video call event. <i>Color </i>does have 2 first press posters, which I opted for, along with 2 preorder benefit stands, which weren't listed as an option on Ktown's listings (for the regular album and for the video call albums). The video call event also includes 1 random preorder benefit photocard per album out of 4, which I opted for as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">During checkout, they ask if you would like to participate in the video call event, along with your full name as stated on your passport, birth date, phone number, channel (this is a drop down of possible apps), and channel ID. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I didn't realize it, but even though <i>Color</i> was released on April 4th, the product listing marks the in-stock date as April 11th. My package shipped on April 13th KST and arrived on April 14th PT. My order was wrapped up securely in several layers of bubblewrap inside a cardboard box.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3756" data-original-width="2759" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXnqvypsC2z7HhLvyZnMoElFQRgdMs6-vJCTc_9AY5x_eQ1QwAcN0paBRP2w4Yv9m48M-mfWAotcXLdO60FtHlWLhYJHjpcpLsYhG6mS16vbQS0TeLm2ZXHgZ1ShNpDOv63URDNw2XgN_DhXSX4hN66G1rLDT-cZUF1-fQ1KHUJEKj3-hVXP1oYidb/w294-h400/20220414_141821.jpg" width="294" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pictured above included in my package where the 2 random Ktown4u pob <i>Color </i>photocards inside their own clear resealable sleeves and then inside a ziplock bag, followed by the <i>Yellow Punch</i> pob accordion book in a clear resealable bag, the 2 <i>Color </i>albums, <i>Yellow Punch</i>, followed by the 2 <i>Color </i>folded posters.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To my disappointment, my package didn't include Rocket Punch's poster nor Eun Bi's preorder benefit stands. I checked the product listing for <i>Yellow Punch</i> and posters are still available. As for <i>Color</i>, there is still no option for the stands (not even one that says out of stock), but Ktown's unboxing video does show the stands included as external benefits with the albums...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2412" data-original-width="3216" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibU5Pv8F36o8Qla_mpNM6m-Po4XrMSDlug9gY5cuifOW-uF0jWtYfrppos3ugYt71rhSWGdMfhYMIKSUyTVOQsMddZGuP_wPYYH8hxdqtc5QoSMpUcdQNWJ2s-h1gQzxdG0m1VNqsqruXxbU8Hpm30jAkSro6Xc5hO3lKI06ZoD00KdkfuItaFmVz3/w400-h300/20220415_123802.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the 2 random Ktown4u pob photocards I got out of 4.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2462" data-original-width="3283" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOUujrJUduKZzjQoFZ8XPQ_SnNaHIfvi18P6wZuSVjVu8B0vVKzEM46N1X5uyTtbzLVb5j4UuMCVFlhsoiyYz7eWhQ0LX57BOdGZwV2whNKw0FQMoKg_kRmLFdvSEvZeBtc_2wtkKOaqdwy0p95PAeKTjLx1aE2Vj4TvV5zpp_zH7UrU4sXQtRVLWt/w400-h300/20220415_123818.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the backside of the pob photocards. These cards have a glossy finish.</div><p style="text-align: justify;">At first I was super excited that Woollim was finally working with Ktown4u to hold video call events, but now I'm much more hesitant since preorder benefits are of course important to me. But I'll try not to think about it this time, and will just enjoy the albums and gorgeous photoshoots^^</p>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-42083726824575468392022-03-31T22:14:00.000-07:002022-03-31T22:14:36.106-07:00Golden Child: Play 2022 Concert Woollim Mall Merch Review (Part 1 of 2)<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2797" data-original-width="3729" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTD5kClAwgZBPj51PrESD2Zfg-qg_TFtVVcYTdvT9EmiLqwcznLW_3wKCuwjtRZ1szqTg-yX6mVguz73TQDFFriGyiF2Qj_B0aGZd4ftJbxkjUfp9kxMMyrYIaxo02oP3lxVANT9Fuy3g3iuOggjAag_z7pk_JYgRe8Af8hHr4WwoIUh99ww-tgV3H=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Golden Child held their first in-person concert in 2 years, with <i>Play</i> on February 5th and 6th, 2022. I made 2 orders for the <i>Play</i> merchandise, one order during each round of presales. Here I'll blog about the products offered during the original round of sales, and in a previous post I blogged about the additional products offered during the second round of sales <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/03/golden-child-play-2022-concert-woollim.html">here</a>, and I blogged about ordering these items <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/03/ordering-my-golden-child-play-2022.html">here</a>.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The <i>Play </i>merchandise consists of 7 items, with the original 4 products from Round 1 listed below:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>STADIUM JACKET + POLAROID (1EA)</li><li>SIGNED MESSAGE PHOTOCARD SET</li><li>SLOGAN</li><li>A4 PHOTO</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>STADIUM JACKET + POLAROID (1EA)</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3513" data-original-width="2635" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikcqMbkWiVJZ7tAbMPozLuo3FL1qXLrO5-qzBkgOmQ2OsMLh2E7c86cN1eJuyrd8efoJyHEG-6ldWKx86Crd8EqiEjO0swusPUrAtEwS5JtMyftrHeBT5cy2VLvn8vhtQ-XhOO9_OaTm8_fZeREK38aoi7SOEAFSeCE6qNeq8NLs-0njbeFaCk1vnG=w300-h400" width="300" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The jacket comes neatly folded inside a clear plastic resealable bag. The random Polaroid (1 of 10) comes in its own clear resealable bag and is packaged facing up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2868" data-original-width="2151" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxOm-76lLNGdWsjxL_c1a4wO4nIdV_nn9P_CF1yV_8txJSg2mdNiNtE2oEwKV3dtfuHkQtseH6IDwwHYsLuVp7qN6-hzKWecNa6GBsLKEugbhdAzV2Htv2NV4_GtlngmKTV254Mb8dpLWlwugzyLds203DWW6tL1uEpbK_K-2BqixvAv0yqAdnZeS3=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the Jibeom Polaroid! I seriously could not believe my eyes (cue "내 눈을 의심해"^^) that I pulled Jibeom!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2669" data-original-width="2001" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdP1L9XoUdytXpvWvSumpjWlS9w-wLN5CsbW2fLUlGLA9ZtPirlnvqznMgiSSxhlcneOtdHPZbmxws3tHDuvI8UjLP0Nze7e9fIHjOfw2IJY6zC1hzXMlt4DVoHP44a0yKevL0cRoVfnX2vMytZnFeQOuCKx0GeGsuHF4LJrCYg7tHAGtzURksQdud=w300-h400" width="300" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here is the backside of the Polaroid. I honestly thought that it would be like a printed photocard with a Polaroid frame, but it's cool that this is actually a Polaroid.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3492" data-original-width="2619" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUH6RWxX-BjnaZQphhv6IGnveTbdyZAfiplETlBOX35AXixxxczi4i2SLIsxqO-CR8axtwO7ImRRmNonOA86NmlcQAeOStsahueO5ujMoynOzaugn_JkVKe1YmfIJ0aBDHuHmsi7qKfbK_dDIWPvZK1PIQv-JwparBZAvL6ilpWUVo1a5qwnVtwKgb=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My friend had ordered 2 jackets and this is how hers were packaged.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3066" data-original-width="2300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirC3ivhbphWSqh1hQeAqpKGNEB3iytUv5Y-h8AY3PultLUjwQjEJKlBFTF6j5LMsdPWUl57BWoFLIOdtYnmKFDEIAFSAPLKzaeXDrqgZovbhQ0a45arUXHvY_RQeTOTdOdaNedh-ctJu0uJLxpt1TkZOuGLyCqioc_WuTGmXJTBRwn9_UkSZGrcUPJ=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a closer look at the Daeyeol Polaroid. I am in love with this photo - he looks like a senior in uni and the pose makes him look so mature^^</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2733" data-original-width="2051" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMewSb7E9A-XLNjd0TtoJudxv7D3t-E9hNNUs0xl4-j7BmtlrMR7EqyK8GDoqNjriaOw1Fn8FZz82bQoo5QL30mgKy6bofS0ThSMfEy4osHv4pmv5HQZ4X6Ou6mQ4kqSGtS3aPG4PB70S5BEHYXkl5bsD283Wt7ppCxbCZtUgLg6SnVPxoRJ_fKqXk=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And here is the Joochan Polaroid. His is also really adorable! I love how these photos really show off the jackets well and how the boys look like sophisticated uni students^^</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3139" data-original-width="2354" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQeZa-vmgM6Bakx9EEHKnwMNmjarAZkIi_c-e2Q9SnAYQPa-mRvLzhaItpXq32m8kQdctSg13OtiWLJo6AbUY9J3HHCgSGWYq_YZLxsfdK5xtnUQA5ctWA1ZSUm8rOeXdy78MNFeNdKrgXXGquUE_5uGVFn_GNp6PZYMxZiUYEYqtSEoyjPsNtN0s5=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backside of the packaging has the product sticker and holographic Woollim authentication seal in the bottom right corner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2910" data-original-width="3880" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiBekW_-IV6IU3ZtIJeJnSmYlYoKIYgpM5LrOkz5d0KrrPa99w8yNfgOcDSntAEzEn1SYBBY7cmcFSX1shdgN7q7_3TqtLFkyfcmSTnki49QtiNyEbfEmOfj0TKVHzwV9XKl_qXR9AVDis6jTKhLuuts_uLH27-5dK4rRZzIob2e58YOVUknOMdjdy=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the front view of the stadium jacket! It is one size, which is on the large side (and keep in mind that the boys did wear it at their concert). The sleeves and pocket trim are made of synthetic leather. The navy portion of the jacket is made of what Woollim Mall calls "premium himere" (searching on Naver, it appears that this is just what Koreans call varsity jacket material), which is probably something similar to a wool blend that varsity jackets are made of. On the right (when wearing the jacket) is a cute "GDU" patch and above it "GEUM DONG", while on the left are "G" and "C" staggered diagonally like a university jacket. The left sleeve has the original Golden Child logo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2968" data-original-width="3958" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjU0X2mdiH9mFKgBpSDUL5cfsz-tW35LcWD1QRq1SPZUljpsnnqqbsTDFqt511emh4MH6o5unE2M4C0AN8UxmYmL2GFdIO0rqvf0Nr5I9TRlO8gpcw5qR1AzloPY8I9s4eSlY3zeqd9zPD-idX86W23OCb70CDavZ0xqztXc2WQJ0Ut_LtNmAIFBGNn=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I believe the white and navy striped trim around the neck, wrists, and waist are elastic and made of cotton. The backside states "GEUMDONG UNIV".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3292" data-original-width="2469" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIQJ5lUxNcK71U-l-oR-_SdvZp9VcrbVU4EZe9_eug2XTGYNfg3kq-5kam7F1ZBHlEF7UlrourbBip4URLsvnWCYnQbb1BcdAGSHtuz82iKtbhYBHtNbEeJQINqASG_lU6j2NoN7YxPbsCQOa2I0aLjRabcmow8MCouBxhWeZShFcHcWctNLjgcPMQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a closer look at the design on the right side of the jacket front. "GEUM DONG" is stitched in white while the felt patch is completely ironed onto the jacket. The patch is subtly detailed with a teal base and both navy and white rings, and "GDU" is in white but with a navy border. The design on the left sleeve is a patch of the original Golden Child logo, reminiscent of the patch on some of Golden Child's "Damdadi" jersey sleeves. The name and border are in navy while in inside has a textured white design.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1813" data-original-width="2417" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQo7Vs-6Uzadps09Ks17wEXnVNFrz87PDqdpYQUG5yEDkovIa_BbVYZNSfildI7H_td9C_bNJwlPy_XRXkr0-Nn02PxFnzKsZM08lMbliYVtzmqXFeSePZ_8uslQ55tb0J9H1TXpRxUbDd3MH_H7qyAAswAijH33tzPwKUsnJ9f3rfYIWBf9d3UkPn=w400-h300" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The "GC" on the front and the text on the back all appear to be made of yarn, like what you'd find on a rug. I really like this style and how the text becomes 3D. In terms of all the branding referring to Golden Child, I love how subtle it is with the "GC", and the patch on the right breast in small text stating "GOLDEN CHILD" and "2017", and the original Golden Child logo on the sleeve. Additionally, I love the entire "Geum Dong University au" and how it really does feel like a varsity jacket for a real university. I have yet to wear this in public and see if others ask me about it...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2032" data-original-width="2710" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtbt2h8Le241Cd72c67eufnn2Zu9Rvxh43lVf1abFmLDA_C-MR7QQzfkd9E6T0poPJz3eb-3xqQgdppwZMA69_BJb4IPicaqEs-OlgXwZwt1HqxjXVDSgiuagUAZuQB8zsdOtkRGKhv60DOr6194DJdpwNWIESVQTO-a7XNqvUafpygpKYhurJ6KNY=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is a tag sewn inside the neckline with "GOLDEN CHILD" as the brand and an "F" in a circle denoting the "free" size. Here you can also see the inside of the elastic is solid navy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg69C0176AimVRJ7q3i3o40-095jVeI0r7k7CsAR2yzAfVf9Z1a0IkJMlEQplLUY9W51aD5vl41qUdCc3yDyj50tq4Mf1DRjZ2CPX7tbsCrs4icfvgw1N8psQJV39NkWQwZtiJ1EHDF67KqekznyGx3hiPtgpXLs-vr9enPCfQioAEhMu_Co1esQLn8=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was surprised at just how high quality this jacket is! The inside is lined and feels rather thick and heavy, perfect for colder, dry weather. There is also a larger pocket sewn on the inside on the left. The jacket has 7 metal snap buttons, where the tops have a matte white finish. These buttons are also high quality and I can snap them open and close without worrying about them falling off the jacket.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3780" data-original-width="2835" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhI-OFVyCkuUoBBqsEPaOCnpecTf1SvSBnTbc4gM2JxInN4VasOSgtHkHrPO6HdCGXLP274wK-jZI0QIosiSFxRKY3cyGonNk0tp12n-NosFqWUWOTwrgmaAN-LIQTmqzMweJWv9sP8YfywtofSoPe0hxuj8z0NI4UyFaxO6-W3B4cgPBtUyz6wONYi=w300-h400" width="300" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's how the jacket looks! I'm 5'4" and 105lb, and the sleeves are quite long that they cover more than half my hand, but the body is a nice length that it just covers my hips. You can also get a good idea of the placement and size of the patches on the front and sleeve. The outer pockets are also quite large and comfy to put your entire hand in there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2931" data-original-width="2197" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiucgWrmM9gsU4KV5QcF06psDOrEaQ0qsuK4OsbIO_0m6CjaWPVsTLyvdvhVAEgtPtMVpQvhL_EtlS5Lh5Vk87hl0NCQvxXdT41q9NvmO3m-mC_tXKQ1sIL0T1nwVKXq2GVJh59-bBip7UnG_ITReb7sbKq-yo75piiuZbLmKRTHK8cVMGP5ytAakbX=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is how the back of the jacket looks. I love how large and visible the text is, so you can proudly represent^^</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3699" data-original-width="2774" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUckpetbnCYqpUxo79dCfJWIJl6QtUpUEeCxx_ClsUHoWtIk1GXIebEy9xFR69zLbHBsVCLuOR6aioRy81jSfUvFuRXDbAvpjmxOLaUQUYgFuCqohDauFMk0685oOrgZRh-G2GUiUf1kjIDeuvppe9dSw6JPdTiMTAaBrsha_JaM8J7VCuPHeidi63=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It's a bit hard to see, but the jacket is super roamy and big. You can definitely wear several layers underneath but it will probably get hot pretty quickly with just how thick this jacket it. It is quite oversized for me to the point that I'm not sure if I will wear this out, but I do love hanging it over my office chair to look at~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3592" data-original-width="2688" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkq3fBZatPif_iekeR7_Rd3wyGWujRl7Th3c3Ser8I6xMGxH6bGYFiHZE6QKaj9TL9eEsbzfWWM1FfTlAZmyuigofMFDlFHOLDoP4F9Zit7BYZ0JsgmZHvE5qARUwVqnaDqt2UcjNW-gW-nsNR49GO6POLWiz9R05ksH36LSCGlEFgt3yNDLO3JmIz=w299-h400" width="299" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here I pushed up the sleeves so that they rest above my wrists, and this is when you can really tell how large the jacket is, with how the shoulders really puff out to look like I'm wearing football gear underneath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3575" data-original-width="2751" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJ5rkqTmoR9qZu0LlIcer7_-wPaoXywi9iiP7KXqOyWQv19APxFXF75yDGC30o3MvvmaRM0NO7aZHr4QkWYxMWQTzMFva7wbsrLqncZ1Nmra42mtmNYyLMOVkNPYaoqZsvvcXSzKMsP-0m14UMBDN2WL-7LnGln0M12bvF_JpL4QkDbvZa3RZgU_4w=w308-h400" width="308" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And here is how the jacket looks when it's fully unbuttoned and when I leave I have sweater paws. As you can see, the jacket is still really structured and looks quite similar to when it was buttoned. As bulky as it does look on me, I do hope there will be the perfect time and place to wear this^^</div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left;">SIGNED MESSAGE PHOTOCARD SET</b></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3338" data-original-width="2504" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEX_fUXs5rncNmTx8J6T__dGul7V3IKjwfowWdG4ATOCK_ZkvYuX-BZLZCQdEmgRCMy8j3xZCKOpmvaILVxvKvE9ltonFluTuCjfgN_yJe94eMzLc7SRXt8h07QdbDWI0ScUy93keynohaahcKIfR6qDQh5gbiffGCqbZqfg4zLjvPUbNbOJV227ul=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photocard set comes in a tin case and then packaged in a clear resealable bag. Here is the backside of the packaging, which the product sticker. Oddly enough the holographic Woollim authentication seal looks like never made it on this product...instead there is a little square indicating where the seal should be. On the plus side, the product sticker is on the flap part of the bag, so I can safely open the bag without ripping through the sticker.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1834" data-original-width="2446" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQme06wWfllHGvUSFuHnx8wYPowmADmnZiYXHwE53ibd8R8XPbnM1SlY5h6v0OPNtoIYWaiaNtlaKUP5mV41D7v4KWAeckEkqpHae1ey_zjg_QRdZVHBYorM4wNBuqqdIprhrD5Qzn7vNMPWsj_M_Td3DnuEGb0sS4q2zqOhu6DeRd5wU5mIsPDKCe=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tin case is silver with a matte navy sticker, and with the <i>Play </i>logo and text in silver. The tin case is about 3.875" by 3" by 0.875".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2239" data-original-width="2940" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjc4NwUmoBk9DKhNTS85_vJZbXBptEqPQVnwDJtkAobxfOX2e1GxlPrNZyqX8_GRfzSWadbDRV9ggNRA8rc1JAvAH-ppUO7wsx9o0IN_dYTMqnC5eXDOaeAuAWls4b9QMMo3Yay5dqVGyxoskEaKJLf9Axpg-LTzoDJ0-4BJGu8pCgSINh2Pi1j9dvJ=w400-h305" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Opening up the tin case reveals the photocard set of 30 cards, which is packaged inside its own clear resealable bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2586" data-original-width="3446" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9P36HpB2bDpEwr6tnBrby3OgT0Rh8hT83XhrNoyixqPX_ATPPCcAO-7wLKr4LOvfD-VYhKpAL38OYz-HTZKPjdlkEzrdBa9Df52hWI31E-uXDkKBzeKZca8FbOm4SWwspNQtMv5T8PVKPk0vhmwEgPpL7GQfQjzL7KlNwlKkOETvjCWM-eazgYLvH=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The 30 photocards came in this order from left to right, with 3 sets of photocards from the 3 different photoshoots, and in age order from Daeyeol to Bomin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2803" data-original-width="3737" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLXEcM7nKXqDlWpq9S3iL7AhSZGBazzM7W8qq6q1XuWGbk8szy0e6CqeDQO35_2mFS75xMNjaoDneZL1YJokUWA6z_hQOCLNVc0N-N8uaAotQe7G-qbHGwc7JljR7PcAtuvPsCpc17hsJ_lfiA_SonB8w8n45XdGSwL1DAwG7ACcZxlj81OMIHkXcs=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first set is holographic, and the selcas are from the photoshoot of the boys in the white outfits. I really like how subtle the holographic effect is with these cards; the sheen is really pretty, especially on Jangjun in the above photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2143" data-original-width="2847" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT7BxSFnrhhfU6punNMP2OO4Am4hXTwfLKGhqTTkmMrbKYKPtTJVxmM1bVKjjeKDab8fJq_NxjYp0rrfwJeOQhnWyxI1-WbwJIKoXmJO0cLWU-P9g_BfP1fH_MKkt1qjGgrMXUe1MY_8hFS24H1sBqcGCJi-U1TphtriKG_ylGbmELD6EETuQv4zMn=w400-h301" width="400" /></div>In certain lighting you can see more of the holographic effect.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2441" data-original-width="3254" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZaxKWBJJ9h7PYs_f0jvKj-lppgU_IeXn4lo-bviBcEosC1nT0I6OnYir1TLT8b2fEbx47fs2mX4zkmk_jAvKiFckyae9VYVZhVs9erew1yev_zIcRFJUpiov-Gq0ljQj20GBHCXeV4-ZPAiroxtGlgckestK-BEHqlBEG37IhxBYNaYLGaS66itLW=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backsides are also holographic. I also really like how consistent the backs of these photocards are; they all have the members' printed autographs and messages, which are different from set to set, and the top and bottom borders are different colors to indicate the photoshoots that these are from.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2318" data-original-width="3075" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgu3uqZBG8scgKPpBiRszReXOvfZrU_I3RxE7GFJuhquDovDEy4tuVcfNP96r7T2vsv19SC9LOZQZy0vQrTVSY_I5VaCnkwMSuQkOfQZGcRFNjQav9eTMgIh0R4ZChsR3Tk6hviOdGSrFz-wFie-pecmdFCLaL5wvMfJpRr50TRuaUbsFyVGMnfoTWZ=w400-h301" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And next are the photocards of Golden Child in their uni jackets! I'm so happy we get more content of Golcha in these jackets^^</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1963" data-original-width="2618" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgu2Ms1h69q3ZVdHTHdvpA9AzxsjhMXR9GSoTgJJshubyn7PZD0EkX-GrnLbTh_pu1DPw5cYRI9Dj0gibKmHu_tZVVb6shFKnkU1CZ24Zviq_kIJkewT-c9j1LdL8aMU0MBvEDBtrLXruDL_dgDla6pqlq9W71LlL2G8_0ekjfi7w9winQUGEdskxhw=w400-h300" width="400" /></div>Here are the backsides to the uni jacket photocards.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2233" data-original-width="2962" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitS77O9EdELGjeOMK2G1y75XPLfoiIVxMDEOvNgYotb7EMPV-pEjXgc3J8gMk6orBqfmHY5djtxgHhQJBgg6PkwpDvbwEGAssnM5ZSpIqXO2AMVMu9Z5LWHSG52WPrCDusS7XPXoo_AxQ8oqxBpNss7li_rbXrlXRx_DaLKGrSmiOhd9IHpfLzeuv_=w400-h301" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And the last 10 photocards are from the photoshoot of Golcha in the black suits.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2732" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgThrrTCtca3foLY-YGC23t1F-eYdLuksfyuGNwXi7f6_siW-iI-WB2C2_DTKS7X4W697wKjZncVSrJPFRq-i_ax05-lzbqt5vDWgBvUb-S1Er50MVP4KuMm2HlLNkKw9p2OlQsRQ2IrApwQvHvU-ScAmTra3LnW7ezwMz_O6xVweOzzfM8V4o8aoFX=w400-h300" width="400" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">And here are the backs of the black suit photoshoot photocards. All 30 of these photocards have a glossy finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b>SLOGAN</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2427" data-original-width="3236" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEic6k27KagpZpkRMqk0T-hGimPL26dXGF9rMH_UVoo4LiKRTvis92ezKF3oCqcPSOOT7LDfxEYlPGO9I_WKxI1_dWhV0ZKwdSbAwY6NdIGk04urj1KuJdwuCrss4P5HWyL88dsyItMASsguqLBfkWYHBf9jmZyuPCNUjnxlAmyFwJG9gJYwEafM76xz=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The slogan comes neatly folded inside a plastic pouch with a metal slide zip lock at the top. This pouch is about 9.875" by 7.125".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2565" data-original-width="3420" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8_FB9VYVsgvTSYnMXh9fSKCiVn_-eOwDpuhLoNlodtO_edm_1ZDMYqIvZZMwykllv_JpSs5X8gz8y3zgnujyWxkv2YmjpR0LzYsODqQH20IC3f4DhYfxgYYysG7anaTdRmDnJeUlq-4jjZye-vafu31aJp-Zc6HYFdTQB6LvMiRzW58BekGir1Xyq=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The other side of the packaging is translucent with no text, and the product sticker and holographic Woollim authentication seal are at the bottom right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2690" data-original-width="3573" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIRnnHyRNV6JRTdLH7u0KztJ87jyOPh6gAamwRUsCV2Htbgvi9Sects9RYuS054DQipGoOXiegroVs2lM7v_kONLconBVzZFXG_gZD7c-zLJGsnfdDR17E5CRJutlLHLLj0Ws2ZKTjwSt9Toac8zOmPTctmz-ODOnmB7u-fwdgCrPq3i47rZpWrNel=w400-h301" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a closer look at the pouch. The front side is clear with the <i>Play </i>logo centered and "2022 GOLDEN CHILD CONCERT" printed at the bottom in black.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2905" data-original-width="3873" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDLr5jLLSGPI9eC2UYZo-1Ti6TkMIB4NS82N3_G82U_dSKuby0Gg1fPyFT25T3asJ9Dso10duXgoN8aMREY5UFisVYLQad5TONAsiRrDZ5xE_kGsSr6MXjkSBx__IuveRXqXX2JL0A69zTfkET0Szj7ToTtpNjAJHe80KzANJ8sB6TlnZnPTKusatf=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The slogan came neatly folded along with a piece of wax paper.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2803" data-original-width="3754" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgym27A0cODe3FJJvF_TfZF9Fh4oMSqOTccOGe2P2IPmyKwYbhMLjKDgt2TngnJVzFgIXcuuM4CWEoa6ORqM4sSYhOaAzbBc1MieGkwWYODhOc-R2ZHqs_vrfr_zHjlzjgMp-bDn-OlM80XEj9QUHZgKCtXOZdUTdr4qGHWohDYduhWvVzlGtjsbEZ=w400-h299" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the slogan! It is the same group image as the front cover of the <i>Play </i>photobook. It's a soft yet stuff microfiber slogan similar to fansite cheering slogans. The dimensions are about 29.25" by 7.75".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2921" data-original-width="3895" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg22gzgqhH8KL4QwaTwzR4t_1vRvfrasR6drmiSalw7kjSW6alleNMRFXfgifTn8dve4QuMJBU7X0hYytTkQwjoHhGveJn3bRRrhWJwKlWNt-E8Tds2UVa6K5eiez9y1dYWG1dYrmOf2WP6S0oLjIp6CTXqe2QmNHNCkcbZTsHtxcPYD4Qbgq0elbyi=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backside of the slogan, like the backside of the pouch, have the <i>Play </i>logo and "2022 GOLDEN CHILD CONCERT".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicIKNJazpo9UDff7_Are-2m8aB3nNucdJivglv7Rmp1PUji9ZTcRDGejAVlanPem9YiA_Nml6xIeudtUyesitHM_9fqLbJeFWcsk0AbGhvmliFo9SkZB53Qr0-qXNoLU9mo9v1ZTSkf17m_rGqo3CIM3coEyWbDFYRbOZ2s0hWO_p4iJJ6TMhn7et-=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a closeup of the <i>Play </i>logo, which along with the text, has a metallic gold finish that contrasts well with the navy blue cloth. The edges of the slogan are also sewn together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2663" data-original-width="3587" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQaxDquZlNLB1qP9klGFrbcDVA5WtZm4iniTj5e1heaTYPrd8K0m_6p7kqi1Tr53RzsJUsW8ZZEq3zRjkU-kFZ0XVXTvrDkJBg_zOsDLkQZx3mf5JiJJ_yfwutvsK_aFlppayB8GYtlfhTKfLx7Ou3fZ4iDeuOAatifMhz9XRop65g221jJUwRrCcz/w400-h297/20220327_221743.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">(I didn't notice this until I left my slogan on the floor all day and came back when it was dark)...the logo and wording are also reflective!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b>A4 PHOTO</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2659" data-original-width="3545" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6uSKoTtEsQBZOzdXFXSCurQ0cNofw900Rcb5bwftCmhPhNdowfPULi7mFP7gRrmvLQuXzNMsUpA5Am9z1MN-LT98CqIFiVuGVck66yOkE6FudVPwMlYkdobu9_eVXAqgUbSrUeEuDBqQBztT_GPYRlGy0kOJd0c6DrQ00ay5hKpy9NJk8ZxsO5c2=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The A4 photo is by member and thankfully is not random. I got both Jaehyun and Jibeom. Each photo comes in its own silver zip lock bag. The front of the bag has a sticker indicating which member it is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2714" data-original-width="3619" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZUvHziSdj_MhqvVVLt0mKVD94oZb-VPxGsOsh4Kzeuzn6ZuP9BiruShlYqIfi5I2VnK0AMrIPUeRF-0UQHqM8FyGsqy9nuIxCVpjDk5cPLocTw_Uwyg59wIjoOeaTQ-31RfmYx9Fc5aucJm9ya3Z1tFxqzhkISjBVFn0qXhVIqtPH63xoNdOLGwAU=w400-h300" width="400" /></div>The backside of the packaging has the product sticker at the bottom right corner.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3484" data-original-width="2611" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtbly4GtFuMW5EprTfEf8qDoyxw8BfJIyTtgB-itzEUiDlSi_gr3YH4J0ok-BgpRrSPuiEl0RnO4KOuTddaiJkDvAgaQpW6_Fi2-5Nj5X1_yGasZbkLOHbXtmPoI5N3S1g551f9iilu1MOV1rhKjffDMbhyKrK9Kyjfrz-FGIn-J3E-_j2XmNSG6NN=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Like my tin case, the Jibeom A4 photo also didn't come with the holographic Woollim authentication seal...I swear this is a legit product, there is just inconsistent quality control at Eline >.<</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2752" data-original-width="3669" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5s5kKg7QJQ1qf_Ghq7esSeAaPueHRxZr0iOs345B8VmxxlQvq2RSEFmmYjhQwBUd7Kn1HS0WMUDqlDcC2JYjaPH4KUpyGb6KNnLnArnE-de2lVKUNAxkCxye3sosYW6c9xn3ReEl1OhRzpsck1py1zAWI1d8PNcF_8PV4fdWUcLE04SnLgnX5zxKB=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Opening up the zip lock reveals the photo, and an A4 cardboard behind it to protect the photo from bending. Oddly enough the cardboard for Jaehyun was much flimsier than the one for Jibeom...but regardless, both photos are correct and arrived in perfect condition!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3584" data-original-width="2672" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHJnwD6qQaURAPoTmCAuMH4cNFCvdrjt9jONmxL6QVCFDbndLRJRzDXUZ_Uy2HcJyh522GtyJ5JyJNwG_NMLmrhIuFmnpRwEuQDOVpofKXXYKA8Hmc4nIRXFmQkU7C1-_mshh-Z0PuoorIsmf9_oO1eKSDEfFE2-UNqhlPgFavaIludJo0Tw2vvpqf=w299-h400" width="299" /></div>It's really faint, but the backside of these photos have "FUJIFILM" printed across them. These really are photos that you'd go to get printed, and the frontside is glossy and prone to fingerprints.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2654" data-original-width="3538" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8euYwcXEpbjbWKjd29NO_jj4VDKwVL9VbTKG3o4HFyl7t2SoN__IltzQzZPINlzuUrdRBYypxWk1DWj8ChYcpfzK_fRRYGrdWTRjbDVuUiwawYLQeL9bjSl2db8pV0aB2Cze5CEIUPxUujgr3pogb_Ksc-iqvfdSenhYWYzfDtopVO1Zzji9ocA7n=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Here are both A4 photos in the photobinder. All 10 A4 photos are from the black suit photoshoot and these photos aren't included in the photobook. I said it while I was unboxing the photobinder and I'll say it here, the A4 photos go so well in this binder!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Overall, I'm really happy about the <i>Play </i>merchandise from both Round 1 and Round 2 and its variety of practical items and photos. I still can't get over the tremendous upgrade in the clothing that Woollim has up for sale - the stadium jacket is so high quality and makes me feel so happy to wear because it is such a touching connection to both Golden Child and Goldenness. I also really love the photobook from Round 2, just because we can have more gorgeous photos of the boys in their uni jackets^^ And this set of merchandise is quite heavy on the photocards (3 sets from the photocard set, 1 set from the tumbler, 1 set from the photobinder, 1 random of 10 from the photobook, and 1 random Polaroid of 10 from the jacket), but I guess Woollim knows what many people want^^ Out of all the <i>Play</i> merchandise, I'm least excited about the tumbler itself because of its quality and design (the photocard set makes up for it), and I'm hesitant on the slogan as well just because I can't really use it. But besides that, I'm really happy with this collection^^</p>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-40573630859017224572022-03-15T19:46:00.002-07:002022-03-31T22:17:17.507-07:00Ordering My Golden Child Play 2022 Concert Merch from Woollim Mall<p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Golden Child really finished off 2021 with a bang, with Woollim announcing Golden Child's 2022 Concert <i>Play</i> on December 31st, 2021 at 2PM KST. The tweet came with the first concert poster of the boys in sharp black suits with the concert dates for February 5th and 6th at KBS Arena.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On January 3rd, 2022 at 7:30PM KST, Woollim dropped the second concert poster, and it really felt like a shot to my heart (LOL I'm being dramatic). It showed the boys in Geumdong University letterman jackets...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And now time for my sob story, which feel free to just skip this paragraph: my life really felt like it revolved around Golden Child for the longest time, and I had planned to go to every concert that they'd hold (within reason). It wasn't until early 2019 that I really had my career straightened out so that I could take off on short notice anytime to see Golcha, but of course with their hiatus it was quite difficult. I'm extremely grateful to have attended <i>Future And Past</i>, especially with the pandemic following soon after. News of <i>Summer Breeze</i> was tough but I got over it, and with <i>Play</i> I thought I was taking it well that I'd miss Golden Child's second live concert until Woollim dropped the poster of Golcha in their branded jackets. Not only am I a sucker for branded items (sports jerseys, school uniforms, work overalls, airline wings, etc.), to see the continued growth of Golden Child's concept from high school to university was really touching, and it made me sad knowing I won't be able to see them in these outfits in person...(I clearly wrote this before the concert happened...and now after watching the online stream, it hurts even more to know this may have been the last OT10 performance for awhile...)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On January 5th at 7:30PM KST, Woollim released the third concert poster, again with a princely white outfit theme.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On January 6th at 7PM KST, Woollim Mall previewed the accompanying merchandise, with the first round of preordering (potential for future rounds?) from January 7th 4PM KST until January 10th 11:59PM KST. The image preview included the university jacket from the second concert poster! If I'm unable to see Golcha performing in these jackets live, it makes me happy that at least Goldenness can match and join in on the Geumdong University au^^</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Just as the preorders opened, Woollim Mall posted the product detail and announced the first preorder delivery schedule will begin on January 27th. The <i>Play </i>merchandise includes the following:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>STADIUM JACKET + POLAROID (1EA) / 88,000₩ / $74.54 USD</li><li>SIGNED MESSAGE PHOTOCARD SET / 30,000₩ / $25.41 USD</li><li>SLOGAN / 18,000₩ / $15.25 USD</li><li>A4 PHOTO (1 version per member; able to choose which member) / 10,000₩ / $8.47 USD</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;">No events or benefits have been announced by Woollim Mall for this merchandise.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div><div>Furthermore, surprisingly Kpoptown didn't list any of <i>Play</i> merchandise, making Woollim Mall my go-to this time around. But as I am for whatever reason still blacklisted by Woollim Mall / Eximbay, I am forever grateful to my friend for helping me get these items^^</div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Like with Woohyun's latest fan meeting merch and how a second round of preorders opened the day before his first show, on February 4th at 12PM KST (a day before the first concert date) Woollim Mall announced the second round of preorders starting at noon and closing at end of day on February 7th KST. The tweet included a clearer preview of all products, and listed that delivery will start on February 28th. The difference from Woohyun's second round of preorders is that for Golden Child, they added 3 more items:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>PHOTOBOOK + PHOTOCARD (1EA)</li><li>PHOTOBINDER + PHOTOCARD SET</li><li>TUMBLER + PHOTOCARD SET</li></ul><div>At first I was quite frustrated about the addition of items, because it's like they are penalizing those who already preordered during the first round by having to place a second order (again facing ridiculous shipping fees). But then I ran some calculations...my first order which included the jacket, photocard set, slogan, and 2 A4 photos totaled to $241.66 USD ($132.14 item total plus $109.52 shipping to the US); my second order of the photobook, photobinder, and tumber totalled to $152.89 USD ($76.23 item total plus $76.66 shipping); if I placed a single order combining all 8 items, the total would have been $367.61 USD ($208.37 item total plus $159.24 shipping). Therefore the difference between 2 separate orders and 1 combined order is $26.94. Now the way I look at it, I paid an extra ~$27 to receive the bulk of my items sooner.</div><div><br /></div><div>So I've been going back and forth, trying to look at any sort of bright side to dealing with Eline. After all, getting merch and receiving packages should be 100% fun and exciting! Yet because of Eline (and other kpop vendors, but Eline has taken the reigns of this competition), I have lost so much sleep and gained so much stress time and time again. This time, 2 packages showed up together on March 7th local time via UPS.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2873" data-original-width="3830" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSTlb_EYPFaaDV9iSuFfNfaxKIP-w-G0kzgBrNB0a4Dp-DD3l9HxCNQjACa7tHrsit-i-7hlXZI_4EaV4TqsmccCKXD2tUIbnwRZlqufouVfSbynaXu2cxUNOG86p6q-D65-u0dPevzmahJsHguS8HAJASscimklZ4DJ4ocBsyS78Sa1mKjZ45TiLx=w400-h300" width="400" /></div>Another friend had accidentally sent her order to my place. She had only ordered from Round 2 (2 jackets, the photocard set, the photobook, and the tumbler set). Her package is on the right. Whereas my package is half the size?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2608" data-original-width="3460" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4f8NTHqo2IzxdoojUFq4_Tos6_Ur64Lei3hep8KnHfbkY0Ek-yvDpfj6rzhf9JjU37p0x6i1RYGDBHkPpligtFBInEaaPI2clTbqICyMxh30xNBkjClXvKisphRLWVd30EO4RfU40_Z6nYH2wLtD7mzg8_Wl2QLCL5WQsmlnpGugDicZmhPs5HAyN=w400-h301" width="400" /></div>And there is even a tiny hole in my box >.< Luckily nothing came out. But as the silly Eline sticker on the top suggests, I filmed an unboxing video in case something is missing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2871" data-original-width="2154" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8P7AUs6pBrqqKoaS1zY2AnsRYPiTRUWqHnMFZDnZuKXH4SHeI11KBc1LXrEWlPhUZjSipclHYEvPAjo3MNfAzkcUjQZJNvrVHPKSAI3TbxOEXH1K1FPIVFw9nZgeKP812A2cZ9udaXtYm0B8hLnchiu5rpq5zcHqtYYT9ncrl1Yv0z3I5lekX6yDT=w300-h400" width="300" /></div>The box is about half empty, with 2 bubblewrap bags on top.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2634" data-original-width="3496" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEyBNFJdhxK2FV7AbbaxDrQdj2HOOWkgRslscOZBhDFmyDQfjCiYJYu_p1vyNvC2_6nRyoCd6qwupaIlNrXaHpiwF7kmpuzk-1M5tO7YrymUrIrB0ThBtLkGa-QLkoxE6PCfT1f0cbk4hfNwUWR85qXqfvZBCh3nmNo0NCKFnc_9dtYdRnA_Sezp2v=w400-h301" width="400" /></div>2 items were put together inside 1 bubblewrap bag while the tumbler set was inside another bubblewrap and then wrapped and taped tightly to create more protection.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2758" data-original-width="3683" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8WOs1LGaV88o8uEio--OeAe82mcwLfvS0q65bPInsycVY-CLMrDnzGJ_mWd708VyzJlsvN7CIvL3ZWXYjXa0F3YB-4a4hzib2nslDYQvtxCPHmWGorCz482q9iuVZ8tOg9Ilfz3_CUVMhMroaPTMYA3PObAzFDQ3mOXOMaH8KxvGA7XDF9CfkHL_m=w400-h300" width="400" /></div>Removing all the bubblewrap reveals the photobinder set, photobook, and tumbler. Meaning that this is my Round 2 order. How is it that those who ordered during the original preorder period are penalized over those who ordered the second round? So all of my "positive thinking" about receiving my Round 1 order earlier despite paying more for shipping 2 orders instead of a combined order was of course logical thinking, but on the other hand ridiculous for me to believe since "logical" is not how Eline operates.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm sorry that all my Eline posts are of me complaining...I do want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has helped me to get official Woollim merch, because without them, without our friendship, especially now when the world is so virtual and feels so disconnected, I wouldn't have much to look forward to. So thank you <3</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Messaging with my friend, it does seem like Eline didn't ship multiple international Round 1 packages, or perhaps even any of them. She emailed Eline and within a day she received a shipping notification from UPS for our Round 1 orders.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2419" data-original-width="3227" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIGEmQ54BKJS2RC8VnhPdRycZSh5GRdcjp2b1-Mr3hHUvSG4xIRY2e7rQm1X7ftWQO2HO6LFxMIdI3MlXb1jfCGk_L0Ui5t2R1YwZk2obOhGyQFOL5ak7iPGwXWh9YYlVyE4dTg2q1oH4TYVQ2xAHL39JGFTA9X63fZLtVlmh_stTl8egk3bmutdvn=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I received my Round 1 package on March 14th. Again the silly Everline sticker is slapped on top reminding customers to film their unboxings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2793" data-original-width="2067" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFJ7UZk_tHS_3YAHoFWMPPA_n-m_ojEnrDo4i7kTn7wpkdzpl9efVm014SdrAHH6EyTboddW9hYSd4GmHxy8UD2QGJEbaHcejlTBGdDYSdEicDO9rqytMdvHVwqO8hJZ4OwzQNfgAlOryMQNFxM2N42q-KIeQHJ3wAlASMvfoTzIHHkHZPBsqWqL6G=w296-h400" width="296" /></div><div>Here is a closeup of the shipping label. At first I took this picture to aggravate myself even more how the invoice number at the bottom states the purchase date was January 7th while the ship date at the top states March 8th. Then I compared this shipping label to my shipping label from my <i>Summer Breeze</i> order and noticed an improvement - now these shipping labels have a description of the items ("2022 GOLDEN CHILD CONCERT [PLA" vs. "goods") and has included the total item count, which is great in hopefully more accurately fulfilling orders without missing items.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2763" data-original-width="2072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuag-f456IHV33cF7lZfn-Et42Q9WicM4X4JyM5y6hVWgMGvyScdm9I_x97F04SnAtPIPDsLbpbKhiujcJO1ouv7AxsJMNbOVkivgMB0wsOBQoXbtr4GU0lm8D_zsFiDBPFRoOgMRXv0lb3waUM2UAMCmkRnPR-4lczJcbq4fYNi33-Dlbn5eYFzzo=w300-h400" width="300" /></div>My box was pretty filled this time, with the items in bubblewrap bags. You can see the slogan is slipping well out of its bubblewrap bag.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2952" data-original-width="3936" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcaP_qAXrip4LW0VU4Qk9F5Lmf6oqIs3PZhxWD2w49YsvC89oAb65MCg_fDHCq50ftek0tOU1QmROlUX974UOEVzIScb5PZDCpmJmAE4XxuMdXbVyfeTapPzXbIePlxewabEm83o-y0mqGJAh7GAwZ-oPmtDWHYqNQYm0YNvYv6yge1ob6KGrq5mYf=w400-h300" width="400" /></div>The jacket and the slogan came in their own bubblewrap bags, the 2 A4 photos came together in 1 bubblewrap bag, and the photocard set came in its own bubblewrap bag that was then wrapped around itself and then taped shut for added protection.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2804" data-original-width="3739" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRovy12h86kbZBlNjL4coDBr-cjKleZ6x7XxISrvGebgFTycn5J-Kxs1wsIzghHqsFynsvlazOT1FSIQISh96EdKDNRxYxZ8-6q7HmGvF5_q6P3GBqsOFkyi110louNw50MjSFjoF6zLgRqHtzNjapwlDFJokJ7v4P8faHghE8OEXK_GU6z7uYXcbf=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div>Here are all my items from Round 1! I'm so relieved that everything arrived intact, and that I'm not missing anything. And the moment I saw that I had pulled the Jibeom Polaroid for the jacket, I felt like the wait was well worth it! (Though of course it's still unjust that Round 1 wasn't even shipped until we received Round 2, and it seemed like only after my friend emailed them that they actually planned to ship these...).</div><div><br /></div><div>I've blogged about my Round 2 merch <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/03/golden-child-play-2022-concert-woollim.html">here</a>, and about my Round 1 merch <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/03/golden-child-play-2022-concert-woollim_31.html">here</a>.</div></div><p></p>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-47031872511170933212022-03-14T11:52:00.002-07:002022-03-31T22:21:58.187-07:00Golden Child: Play 2022 Concert Woollim Mall Merch Review (Part 2 of 2)<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3665" data-original-width="2749" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-jIy83oQfGYN-blrGNsFsJxPugZgJjYRaHhnGgfDAjpSvjmejFLj5PDiYRoTZrrcrFycXvIQydS463m-2kn5K02cvMsqnER6esJTj2dhqxA6RCCSXWPV7lIyrG8OTdRy3KTsuDtR7mmUhQUpjWEZitJNgxrl5mI7iwwfgMJA_V0fp4crXnsN6c_0n=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You would think that a post titled "Part 2 of 2" would be published after Part 1, but Everline had other plans due to my Golden Child 2022 Concert <i>Play </i>Round 2 merch arriving before my Round 1 merch even shipped. I'll provide links to the introduction of the <i>Play </i>concert merch and ordering these goods <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/03/ordering-my-golden-child-play-2022.html">here</a>, and my unboxing review of the Round 1 merch <a href="https://myseoulobsession.blogspot.com/2022/03/golden-child-play-2022-concert-woollim_31.html">here</a>. Below I'll blog about the 3 items that were added onto the <i>Play </i>merch list.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The <i>Play </i>merchandise added into Round 2 are:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>PHOTOBOOK + PHOTOCARD (1EA)</li><li>PHOTOBINDER + PHOTOCARD SET</li><li>TUMBLER + PHOTOCARD SET</li></ul><div><b>PHOTOBOOK + PHOTOCARD (1EA)</b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3229" data-original-width="2407" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6KCNAVwnQXb6oQ-zswv-C_ch_ZWi9hxNnIPfETMVnD4dQiNYEcOTuCgZ_DuIFp_iRpXWFkHvgPK3nBpueqKPEsxX0LhI6IynAeVsM6tWzpbiOs6Bbsxmoa9PC2IWRiYCru6BDNhwWiBt1SS5iZ0nABelUJccTRHf7s8SHM_DrtUDkjm7yas7Hs-Ng=w299-h400" width="299" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This set comes packaged inside a silver zip lock bag. It comes with a random photocard, which was placed inside its own clear resealable bag and then flipped so that the backside is showing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3800" data-original-width="2845" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiy2skXlbsuUEUWznbXeVI03c6slkYMkQNiRn4H-s6Ur_6sYi-klJRm35ybh89eNMkqZjTmJG7ZU20qpzwhzKP-pERQuosc4IHqz5REN-DlB-U-R_yluYj2FvHRspQjrVPLHcSfQ9m2LWcFkEs_TZ5AAwFMKCDpAKeNFXLeV4r7kIomV6iDXoUvQwvl=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backside of the packaging has the product sticker and holographic Woollim authentication seal in the bottom right corner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3327" data-original-width="2610" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWA_oJZW-8aaEG47GG81e4hBywZskAXD2oIyUJ2OYNs6SAKzY_x_bL_5hdSl55ggqMi9oJBhhWXJkoOPSVgdzwACjgfCB4z5pa60WUaIe2nV-ferLy_s8YvFAIphQhX2p_RAN1HAzit2Drj9uXxtBdXAeZiF-eFLbAR95XXpaPhp7oZd8xjrbDkDIH=w314-h400" width="314" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">For the photocard, I pulled Daeyeol! All the photocards are from the black suit photoshoot, matching the front cover of the photobook.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3287" data-original-width="2465" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmI-AEfxdmgviAdb1hQ2cEGmcqECLiZgfKiLT1nUQgFqrl9a0nwXacsEveOUZ11gXe0kbYyiYU0m9QKF8h2VOqRSeRGwOjoYWkBtZLEFr2Gz3C6gu-Ks-VDKQmhYCuH3dA8wnb3qHe1K4GsAohow5lRkcT6u93LI67sBqs8Ubpj_tWvW_ZD5zqVEyf=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I ended up trading my photocard with my friend who's Daeyeol biased, and received Joochan in return~ It's really too bad that there is a random photocard here, when in reality it doesn't seem likely that people would buy more photobooks just to collect the photocards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2065" data-original-width="1549" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6mI93nDGS0DP1Qh5mmoUntMrw-UUUZmXpBUuM87MLOrXhGottpfkzqZTW6B74K9gdm8rKZwvwP-mmgM0kOSX47rXuASj9zHReh4lT0nkwRqCbjOhWjTEdCVj5P9EQw6qjv2nPfD1kfs1ORgP6DrtPTFN3S9Y3bPtELYgNoDI6mapoleyPsfu7G56G=w300-h400" width="300" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">All the photocards have this same backside. These photocards have a glossy finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2650" data-original-width="3534" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZJidqDpV8f01UvCsZ_Xsv4eZUNfSeioqY3l70VDpYk7r44zY_1KZgBioDr9oHbcfEYK7tiF0-bYkRbmtFbjpWTlrMl9Q3lCeeL0NQl-RxOPKvkry3Xm_VcGRUCr1_XpfrrWwSn8FysoDuYdL9FvT5N9aqg5EGI8RQePgXQsxx5BPrRaL8D-jjkhH6=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photobook is softback and has a nice glossy finish that isn't prone to fingerprints (similar to Woohyun's <i>Namu Company</i> photobook). I feel like it's hit or miss with Woollim adding a design to the spine, and this time they did with text reading "2022 GOLDEN CHILD CONCERT PLAY". The dimensions of the photobook are about 8.3125" by 11.75" by 0.25". There are 72 pages excluding the covers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2945" data-original-width="3927" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiONR7oYPeUYClaIhHEYEFAOEeQztaAchIoUODh6MtEHjK9v6uTvIfjcZFOrJF0NjgY1EPGEs0lmH2fwbHpZ2n01WdVXeyGFdlULjkzREgA54soJAT2C0ch5K366cZYavLNpNT5noftiPo6oNyPZBRLiPgk3ExrjXVhwiNdP9d0z9FS5oaAIXdTStDc=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a closer look at the front cover, with Golden Child all polished in their black suits.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2915" data-original-width="3889" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhxpnOAOligAD3-HcXcRBSc0404ujBOiGhZF4xPybZH-5CfjqG-QJUTwFkoSpcNR6NnlrcwmcMMu-iICmUATL9-UtS8czZtOfLDZNrB0Poh_1-YvYpenVWTvR3P3jxI8m6YBjmDf5RQ7cpjyWQYq3TWCAMKZjQpV_0N-Zui8g6cPdIDAZtVW_T5jsU=w400-h300" width="400" /></div>And the back cover is super adorable with Golden Child in their university jackets!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2727" data-original-width="3636" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiG1mYrBQf3oNTI7kbOpyNZOrg___9k162AEPf-qxWxuHhR_B1xmSykMeuEbYbIqtXS8vOWWGYDC2RAqll9RTJIyVz_2_XAR2giEVHogyKRylEEycv8qtYXHxd9gxTXqDffKrO5dIFlU05aPtV2C6giPQVvSMy1cNMiH57ZbCVuu3QxE4P4UZJz_b-X=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are only 2 "wasted" pages - the remaining 70 pages are full color photos of the boys.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2883" data-original-width="3840" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-6KMJrZb6MRoMkRS4QCfxiCOb4UGT39_SNM5-76hlpSSmsXe3Wodrc984HLNWLavb_QVbWAdMFRo9nyciegeaYHfWVJbBUMEyhrakuIxWzhzxs1hjhOtPt02NyeSJL0wHow6p8Wnq05BgSlqPMqaC6OgWggQPu0gvKYeoKoVes0Nyok7CgbuTox9b=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photobook starts out with photos all from the black suit photoshoot. It begins with a 2-page spread of OT10. All the group photos in this photobook are over 2-page spreads and are formatted well so that no one gets lost in the binding (but sorry Bomin that I couldn't capture you in my photos >.<).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2746" data-original-width="3661" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8fqEO12zYs7KHh2KfImVDZf1vMYl6ZwuZBmq0Y6KeDol606YcI3kaFHetbCtbvFBK94MnWmljnGaQzTM_2CPPiZDAdfYUOppjEWqaPv97MzF1X3az2zED5kTEtehXR6_GA12xsB3BYbk481xcuAjDet0BiG2PdrWFmtcKZlDBgCvkhMzvlzBLUm-2=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next 20 pages consist of individual member photos, where the member order is random. The left photo is a closeup while the right photo is a full body shot. For all individual member photos, there is one large photo per page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2743" data-original-width="3658" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwCyMhwswLj9Y4fqpKAAAxL5b5OtnTnjTRvLMobYEeJLvbQ1b3s366-bBD_pIDo1EisCkVo__pnK_a3FywWXKL65laQu4NvDfDc7VhOPW11B8AaG0fM-rbF5A1EsZb73O30jLTQnrrLg8zig10VFghKZQQduYFP6SE-4UTOkPl6DXcTaSKr7XnxYAq=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tag and Jibeom are killing it throughout this photobook! They're definitely my 2 favorites from these photoshoots!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2762" data-original-width="3683" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKh_mDIs52GjX7HA0026y2L8SIGr2W5hDoqauixwymz3M2mxx53zE1o7Qba1MuJ4EvLKafqgH2_VEDWn_BweDN0cEWXp_jGYqULMk4vkgGMVHr0HtKSGtSCom7ezvDLy-30ocJ_Mwx2Qkf6pkV_prXbNdvBYVBpz5eZC3FmCooL-dlqAujTN4NNS_T=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The page layouts are generally different, with some photos maxing out the entire page whereas others having a navy blue border to mix it up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2781" data-original-width="3707" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5GDILuQ9Md-zY1PVNth949kE2hx2eXWxwD5f64E2znhs9RmxYxWy1zyGMlSzEsMInEZb17ICxQdFFtV19pGfq366z4_Ahjk5kEhOA6iYB81aHJqtTnNGieRb7whp5hITnV3YXi5C15O7geUot7M3ZQFVv4bxA1JZsLE2xktbXC69BF1eIaOjr-n-T=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The set of this photoshoot feels a bit random; it looks like a super sterile subway station which doesn't really match fancy Golcha.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2753" data-original-width="3673" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgafAE1tqjkxY-36Y2FhcAetMN0shmRamdHUwnxNbA6Nfjf_Ajhuee1APpkk806wCK8Z7lmpgGSqNO3hT-7_s8TnuMvu7HJ74PHVTPLzxDKPbCz1EVVRK60KMjWXr3Qw5A9Y6NJlKmGFdplS27comJybdHQ7LESQgIlH97EM1gqzSqhafkmdvirhlYE=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This first section closes off with another OT10 photo (again sorry Bomin >.<).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2695" data-original-width="3596" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvmswQkTwXKJOAVwaOUl_J5quH1jvpq9wvS1LMnzJfyDQLEkTCTnmqCs1G9MiYjNesLgv-qZlAqbj1Jn4toyWcLSwHaZiWcqZ1zKkrcpzlJ3jwAyuQZ1expIqF_ielDoDGBsrPBKmkQG6wtSMqRv-KLL7UQ73lA_0pJEK9cM85Z7L1r6dfjjuZIcWt=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next section contains Golcha in their branded university jackets (these stadium jackets were also sold during both Round 1 and Round 2 <i>Play </i>merch preorders). It starts with this cute OT10 photo, which again they did well in formatting so that no one gets lost in the binding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2750" data-original-width="3667" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJgihYZ6b5WH9fsE0hwZW6tNz_QC5PcGCrPCIaYVcnxv95D8w31T3v7UiM2wWyiDJnD6nSapV8jwsLHPw2XWMKn2NVlh9DDOPJV9qqX7_a_voaZnEjzYLUrrBjYZIIhkOnFrhKmoTdcFdv_0vEm3cr99f_oHYI-FXnRnHSGKEpgJWrcQOzF3ggsmk_=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next 20 pages are the individual member photos, again in the same random order and each member having a closeup shot and full body shot. This time the photos alternate where it starts off with the full body shot on the left and closeup shot on the right for Tag, then the full body shot on the right and closeup shot on the left for the next member, and so on. I seriously cannot get over how adorable Tag is! He pulls off the uni look so well and I love the contrast from fun to serious in these 2 photos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2726" data-original-width="3635" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhf5zzj-vHlM7P4YxyNgJ-YN72ZCrz4MXQ3Z_sYkObUcAjlLmGm_gZ7sFG7yPvwkJT_-CFWJpgxPwMUINulw3LLB3PwgvM9vEy9D6ha9mMPi-CjPmnLj8fwHUAb-8XRiLut8baIzznAS-bGhDJakkygCUHPQ9EUEbxfCud-28QYJCn0tiUjWvGq0kFm=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And look how precious Jibeom's smile is! Again the page layouts vary, this time with a white border framing certain pages.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2851" data-original-width="3802" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifPG9FWgE6CEsPiGCY6uIulDBp1WAFfw0jFYGpuWsRbYOjatSmIfLggXjlZb9IvF0o2yLygP2IEbbncQVkl4-jLlk6x5b7R32MgSNRibIBqIu1IGkLrLYpvwbKsg2iTG8IwPje6FW5J6qhrfsEOaS2aj2FpXlTSU6_hpoZzLXB-pvj1VyALVk46V9R=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Donghyun in caps is always so adorable! And paired with the jacket is perfect! Again the set is a bit random, but I like how they added all the sports elements to it, tying in well with Golden Child's original concept and au.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2846" data-original-width="3795" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-isy3YmJzvpv_LFsoPWz62zzKY29HsBEAbcYFrVqmM2fsemJ2SeetC9DloXK7hAdc7vjEbuttcHwx9s65cVRTv-2zCk5O91yrbYeirMtIXQ5elUwrWpuxMOAfHoBpnu7O3XhCmGrHFjZKdC5wXk5f8cBj93y78E_yvR-JvDb5Am8mJaFnGjXPKIS1=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Again, the combination of baseball caps and the uni jacket is perfect! This photoshoot is of course my favorite of the 3 because I'm such a sucker for branded items and the stadium jacket really brings the Geumdong au to life! It's crazy to think that all these photos weren't going to be shared...unless Woollim had always intended on releasing this photobook during Round 2 presales.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2694" data-original-width="3591" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5UTZtGEm7g52d44IaID7lBUU-4gt--_lfW0BlEEVHC2dvLxQcD88BpRQcDkkudb3bfoFK7tZrG3_aKoREnZ5qIS2SqONORiw8xa5_B4eAJXOFR1nzhonbejQBy5EfNQuTmeeqfqfcB8q1kK31D0JWEuSfBOX4rp97ts4pAQJhZn9qSYaVg6GivWSL=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The last section contains Golcha in their white outfits and begins with this OT10 photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2634" data-original-width="3512" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitoRQkhM_apwAuvbbe9ozVjyqAc7ZNgLosrou258tQsEp0rX6EXAgwu70JY6wu_ugIu3Bp1PY3-VM5zHFrjq2rwJyc66Pwfr6uJbXNKN88ocR_C6_S3GFGw8QL1WACl-dRL1R4nCo2HccgB5q1WKwCbHI5EYi0eJqh2R32X27Hx0JOErzNB1Wgb2yp=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next 20 pages are individual member photos, again in the same random member order. Each member has a full body shot on the left and a closeup shot on the right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2718" data-original-width="3625" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghJm1ukXy5ewjAz4kCOrYpMnqEX_74d66Mb_JaY_D1_16sJB7YDpGL0xHt3Z-ys8RrsiPgQjQr_YVasdWxP_iSBvMA95r9INUSKjlh52RqyOZDXnAUb-cH5R9p-jRtwW4604esy_txiWrOnYAInfdd3peELP0gVsYEMoCKCLKShDbdbyJUzkbaDKYf=w400-h300" width="400" /></div>Again, the page layouts vary with the gray border but the photos are nonetheless quite large.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2720" data-original-width="3626" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxCx-ljq4V566AvbcdKHocPb1M1zgk0tknfkEfthnHsKc2I2EK5m1t1Ijm1Xsd5WJx6YHyIypd4YaFH-hNT5LYbwNORAC8frLVJe5RU7dqGwtHrUOcFWDuFIixR2CSsQTm7M7f9KUUexOLKbf5NIKKLcHlZpm2djnQJvSa5WEteW5BgVO7aQ7NO_lO=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I like the simplicity of this set but at times the boys don't stand out much due to the white on white.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2728" data-original-width="3637" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKvMejeUpS2phQqbwIIk3mniMq3glJw4BBwDwaIuMORTE8Ve-md0lLZQAXcjGTpBpCHbTinSaa6C5KkpxX5m6eQok7El9ekUTGHT4y2mWyd04tijqVKJ0R6sHfxvF1SM0goTXirOGpr-DKZf__YSBe4re2Ze81eLULwbF9U11bg1bCkNxhjF5lAKUD=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is my least favorite photoshoot of the 3, but overall it's grown on me, especially after watching the live stream of the concert.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2727" data-original-width="3636" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG3flEknlQsLZiwhn_eO4G5HVwAtnmj8EmjRMRM5qvv46O8cIzMhbuDYys21NYofda4qytzrbdpuw9Y9cUdihnSD1KJAfkeXg9PWGz75gI4LJVuHml2Es_l2oTudKuMAqUfqBZvPdC-0OBF0d0tPjUQ-6P_fC7S-mquJ-1TOgf4Xr1Ey8hbrB1WOWX=w400-h300" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And lastly there is another group photo from this shoot to close off the photobook.</div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><br /></b></div><b>PHOTOBINDER + PHOTOCARD SET</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3431" data-original-width="2573" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEis8RNskhdEDqueZ0CpqFrALZHUoWsj-gt3_6krj0QvlEktRWaWWFy8vLx1v4losLaI3PvG1oGDBL1r_jiEAFESep3M3ny36oGDeceLrDNX-lYMdXT31qKamG4xYCQsRl4IFlGyBTQATee0m9aIn4MC957_wauG2CoD-t1yUUTvDyffcH1EuZ5hH1r-=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This set comes in a clear resealable bag, with the photocard set on top of the binder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3757" data-original-width="2817" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg145WAEgRd54Uc3ZQq5Zb_tz2dzgVLJ9sdAEbcDU9S2lJ84avEMbQPnJLCf9o2W7NRqmTrpTH3oLHwZrBKa4jJ4lZmgpdAsjnT94nWybTZRxg_4QY-wPjHiKNDurlDw-_x3UVwiTf207eI3XhctFTGjC5Zxhn7yV01YahZI6-9tG-61mn9wrEHxHdP=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backside of the packaging has the product sticker and holographic Woollim authentication seal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2638" data-original-width="3518" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijaHtC2tOet9AcJMXKX5oxmmZiXTS4gThKmMrMdJFLgRJ5H8lg5vidj3kvja7eDZ6V_u2iHghLFjT9zY271Eu6NJpHM7FODHzk7GSy_ESZogte2dexzokgoMf7spNykom_tA-biZbX0soIDDFX9ipqSLLJE9HEFMPfO4eS7LJWHhxGr4LYLCJm2Txe=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This binder is really sturdy and high quality. It has the <i>Play </i>logo embossed in metallic on the front cover, and the spine has the <i>Play </i>logo embossed in matte.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3731" data-original-width="2862" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirXDDJTf_W_30-0OycOidotuqIGQkRxdwg-hRAKLGpLlnxLFHqSXvQOrlN9enzg4XxOulHYgnJ8WCF9vQI_OwZAJwSAbHUowEdjCGEQcbcSeIxqZV4iT_Y80HPoHxD0Ftv3PaSQQvy3k7bkUY3Wlm46TOXdYYtxkzClAA2sDIbIU4sIbJ0NSI0bzlP=w306-h400" width="306" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love how the back cover has the original Golden Child logo and even though Golcha continues to grow and explore new concepts, they continue paying homage to their debut.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2842" data-original-width="3787" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9K2xclUj_qZ7MubyX11q9xrXWrGUo3ajXIblLryn-SBNtsyMFhKb0nfPXH_-QDEzSw56H3P6jSaSZi-QpQ6844XMuxZKIaztQxmVANMeC5sG1UVqSaNOeijR6QBgwaizWjq5Xd_aNq0YazbLnvng2Auq6rIG6k-FlStfJ1cxgyGXgP9tqX8wYKL_R=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The binder includes 5 9-pocket sheets already inside this 3-ring binder. There's no indication on if these sheets are acid free or PVC free, but regardless I like to store all my Golden Child stuff together in my binders that I know are safe. If you want to add or remove pages, to open the rings, you have to pull apart at the ring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2720" data-original-width="3626" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbBxevNSbtNQBhoX1e7NTkJOFm23-mcf-SwNgeMf21G3L25xEIpT8JEtiGLpTNNSKFuzcBtqKX5dG3c8LI5xtcLrMqjF6MprEiab9wik2-Q9H_fF-WGiBV2ms0gMRr6gFeYGQ31cDCuyOx8Edc3YvGqFKrbdt5kg_pCjmR3uW3hUV2i0kOoTSuc-uX=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As a note, this binder is huge. It has dimensions 10.3125" by 13.5" by 1.375". Here you can see it rivaling Golden Child's other tall items (<i>Summer Breeze </i>photobook, <i>Ddara</i> albums, and <i>Wish </i>through <i>Take A Leap</i> albums). However, the diameter of the rings is only 0.75", so the binder can't store too many things. I think this size is perfect for a small set of A4 photos, because A4 photos generally stick out from the standard binders, and this binder can easily fit 10 pages. If only I purchased all 10 members' A4 photos from the <i>Play </i>merch, this combination would've been perfect...^^</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2781" data-original-width="2087" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKQkxu2EjRAd-jEpcIavSldBZgVqDtQNz7Of1e3WSoG_wz8Ty-d6z8Lf-SaP_SGhmOgRNFpOgFmWW0jPG55FZU5HTU0DCZZaM091tuVTUfbyy0io60xT8cgEQ7BvHz8qGHp09HP6dUY6FcMLtWkChDUAlYMPODMP6do6kUgs5z_5GwnxSpZdmA2QXy=w300-h400" width="300" /></div>The photocard set comes in a clear resealable bag.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2893" data-original-width="3858" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx6AF0XKv4YHg84_8WnbwpcaTl-vL8X2n4ZXYXgaWvKOdWYnIHSQkWID9uPUyNQ-oN5qPUSlig1Ok-rZJLGlJpmQe1DJYnxJzKa6Ye1w5FDMa_WMivF_U5K6a61J5faO0jiSSRP_IBXG6Gp6aY4Khh1wtXO0BFHKNrZMepc5f_Cw5wb6iIuvlF8hNX=w400-h300" width="400" /></div>The backsides all have this same design. These photocards have a glossy finish.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2678" data-original-width="3571" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMXqD3ZPpQkFVJXDuepna7bty6rw105Fa7bwNZGAZhGSfiwi_WWsjp0ZD59fbh13tVif-0o7MXaDbVTgNmYsiqXGzWaCUJhoXwGOYFXXDIfYbdSVXyUNwebSLs3yDRtGD0iCsCZhZhidveJbOxfYfH6ooL3cV83eUm0dJ-WvhsXDsUbidj5I2YL7KW=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And here are all the photocards in this set! I love that we get an entire set of selcas in the uni jackets^^</div><div><br /></div><b>TUMBLER + PHOTOCARD SET</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3361" data-original-width="2522" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijNasYqilKt64dA2kMd9AETa7ZFJY3qdUh6OlZzT1daTqGQPdK491Rsmm2Pw70alHiUv_gHS_ILJpKesXXxw0EN47qaAQfCltkI-gQQd7mc3AldvIjuZdTsYNC2CaZBzpgX7bRbAEkKQolxuWdzyMOZquLLQIDMRJrjxaFqvTBwtRQIF6bHkulfIsa=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tumbler set comes in a thick cardboard box, with the top lid taped shut by a matte sticker with the <i>Play </i>logo. I used a pair of scissors to slice through the sticker in order to open up the box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3710" data-original-width="2782" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgozT6g6sKumGrDYNKGpUAuMxN0JwC9mI4uEJnHY5Cf6pdj9_OplJYzpdq-W_esLmrt4s9nNKiEZ8fCF1Kdf3_R7_AqBS6fqaAo0jdOKSbC-sV739ayYNRKuXTEPxpf4BLGmXU4rRAA2IkLkb68oYBW4QAJ10H-j8ZZ4yvtGMOe0ITrU-RW_MdiBwJo=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backside of the box has the product sticker and holographic Woollim authentication seal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3653" data-original-width="2740" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheR1_TS6fYJqw5fiUsq6c4QV8wavdIdKUKnN8527tGx_-OlSbvuEvDoRJziW7pMavCbMeR2FfP3JiGUZ3g3PLmI-luOOYsW_yORGBExKLTB4WVA2lQCBvP9ML0myhvXg0T070sRUJj1lxs0K7a36OJ0-IPLsJ9bS9WaIVZuMnSKFEZfHgIPH90u2C5=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Opening up the top flap of the box reveals the tumbler inside. The photocard set is also inside leaning against one of the walls of the box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3799" data-original-width="2849" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH9tBL7zozyoViezo0wPgk7oMZUd9Cffy_IRPizNasO8iYE-iUSGTNKXHC2bB9aV-6h7wtCdB2f8nvTvZffEb-n6_Lwyr45bRvWYioNOrFOU3vbxIK0I6e9RQlozXWk92A1XB-eavYELpzlDffwEkCib3_lShgFHqePMH8a2xJ3rHgLMOUvh6Oxu3J=w300-h400" width="300" /></div>Here are the contents of the box. The photocard set comes in a clear resealable bag.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2861" data-original-width="3815" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXyg9HvMmUmengJTBYXT23NcTHJ1aQ17CaCwTUZBqx7IGKihmKp2w59O0WlJzmdgAg5B1uGn3sXsfvraHeZUXcEBJEiSntBBRXGAaq00sRJq01jsihmeCUgl3rOkEjDTDV2VXz1IoG_GVfICBrJkCP5eISP-x_WjM1MxETnFXVdk_XfQnqAnU7H4Io=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backsides of the photocards all have this white brick wall design matching the photoshoot of the white outfits. These cards have a glossy finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2668" data-original-width="3557" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxwKU3xEELDBUMjg_SwkSURZGcx-dgzPIJtfeKz3T_HNHIPO6zjDdbg--eU3HobnKBJR-qkI6dUh3tfAWskUGpxTF_fzZra_mKCO-h1DIPc5gP25maHsebASIV7hqzSemXJdR8YCgcHFijMC-F5SI-z6cIO_B76bC89s1ZjXm_e5yK24K41sJ27YVP=w400-h300" width="400" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the complete photocard set! They're all from the white outfit shoot. I really like how the 3 new items from Round 2 include photocards grouped together by photoshoot, so that they do look like cohesive sets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2302" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdS7WPB1TCpc3bIvlovieWJkwx2FRVbTrEaV7y61MM-1YTzud5rHlD6TlCedLoGCSHNxE9dp6QXg6JuEYBJ9rGZaKjeCnU9FEGQTQvGrnn4otpHAAgakAApMyYeYzOUzhA80jXOjBUcvCZGYykTDjIaVks_D37ZS6f_jAQCT1GyABKZJrJz-cFc6Bv=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the tumbler! It's about 7" tall and the lid is about 3.1875" in diameter. There's no indication of the size, but I'd guess that this tumbler can hold at least 16 fluid ounces. The interior of the tumbler is stainless steel while the black outer is polypropylene. This outer finish is glossy and prone to fingerprints.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3371" data-original-width="2528" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTzafvtHgxfg8AupDHZ-Q9Lqf4v-iHIwOjx9udc4xS_atD-dncBLun4UlA83V63enaQCetB1cfFEE9HFtqSvXqiQz6MU_t-OxyLo4DkQhejqYfuqM_kQ4zjLWYt80l0zDrgTO2bLeiIbXbho7dirpRf78UF7YG_rQLmYl_jbJ7Fo41iew0u1mcYEeD=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The bottom of the tumbler has a sticker with info mostly in Korean about the product and company. The bottom is made of a different material that should grip the surface well to avoid slipping, however it still feels rather slippery (even if the sticker is removed).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3891" data-original-width="2918" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVimyNIf3Yf9kcJUxW_1IrZIjbH5rZZ_dSN9vsX0FzEOkOud5f5yh_FCHUs6ZnEYPq4rGFe3OuL-fTfzIq5tpgm_Rxfwz3S6BdwhOXEth_S_720VJQJD3iFGS3SyK0SFUDrLYVaS57S1ILR3By8W42fM3MTQ7KHaWTQ1XyHrEhMP0yGyIDIJToYie8=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><span style="text-align: left;">Inside the tumbler was this sheet of additional info in Korean.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3286" data-original-width="2465" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja8f1YY70skETke8vcCoFUpZEl8zHJ6TmNgi8N6_h1mxy-B3rn0Hpc5UC9jEyX9F6gfVeADRmzLG5WJWTnle6R6lqmflNIpUQ2VGK6Un3nObYeYimJcpt6OIfX-1EOmnpFsJk_o5jT236EX3LLCaI_cWf9AiX7Lw1E4toD2swClAjWQqUgm2PzUAnW=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the lid of the tumbler. It's made of plastic and stainless steel. There is a vertical plastic strip to put the lid in either a closed position or open position (pictured above).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2583" data-original-width="3444" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggE9ChBqGoQBRHeoxGSWl0glM8xDlp4NAVN5qNEn16GNKwAQs5j0ernmre5_pW5LXUScJ6EhalxNERIel6adL5dOsdjFy3jdg4iq2h3RyauO2vBtT6TGSqjaEVq6bOSeWVCVL58T-mEelFWqMD6fa0CWoCjwg_CAZFcXspHlrNkeCKTmMRmv7vXolN=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The lid doesn't screw onto the tumbler, rather there is a rubber lining that suctions the lid. My friend was a bit weary about this design (and for good reason, whereas I didn't even notice because I never planned on using the tumbler...), so I performed a few experiments. I added water to the tumbler, put the lid on, and made sure the lid was flipped to closed, and flipped the tumbler upside down. Water did not leak out from the edge of the lid; a little bit did leak out where the closed flap was, but I'm not concerned about this since the tumbler wouldn't normally be upside down. My next test was seeing if the tumbler falls if I only hold the tumbler by the lid. I tried this and vigorously shook it by the lid, and the tumbler did fall about 1 millimeter, which I'm not too concerned about either.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Honestly I keep comparing this tumbler to Woohyun's <i>Namu Company</i> tumbler. Everything about Woohyun's tumbler was perfect, and then there's Golcha's which seems much lower quality. I think it's the fingerprints that bother me the most, how the tumbler quickly looks so used and worn in even though I haven't officially used it. But as it's an official Golden Child product, there was no question about whether or not to order it, and the photocard set that comes with it is a nice bonus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Overall, the addition of the photobook, photobinder, and tumbler make the overall <i>Play </i>merch list a great balance of practicality and what I group as "impractical but beautiful photos to look at". The binder is great for storing a small collection, or perhaps a few key pieces of your collection that you'd like to highlight, the tumbler is a nice variation from the other cups Golden Child has released (<i>NOW</i> mug and <i>Summer Breeze </i>ice tumbler), and the photobook includes such high quality photos (especially of the uni jacket outfits!).</div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154739834160399951.post-30616382972021180672022-03-13T15:16:00.000-07:002022-03-13T15:16:28.240-07:00Drippin: Dreamin 1st Generation Fanclub Membership Review<p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Drippin's official fanclub has officially opened! On December 16th, 2021 at 3PM KST Woollim announced Drippin's official 1st generation Dreamin fanclub membership. The recruitment period was from December 16th at 6PM until end of the day January 9th KST. Like Kwon Eunbi's 1st generation Rubi fanclub membership, the Dreamin membership was sold through Interpark Ticket instead of Vlive.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On a side note, this is my first time blogging about Drippin. I have all their albums so far but am stepping back from blogging about everything I get, just because I don't feel as driven or feel like I have the knowledge to add much value. But Drippin's fanclub membership felt different; I wanted to share my overall excitement for this here.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">More details about the membership were posted as a Vlive notice. Woollim has really upped their marketing and accessibility by providing this notice in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. The subscription fee (shipping excluded) is 48,000₩, and includes the official light stick. membership period is from January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2022. Additional details note that you can only buy one membership per person, and that there is a Polaroid event for 12 winners who are the nth applicant (n being significant dates for Drippin).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While purchasing the membership, I wasn't able to do it on mobile, but was successful on desktop. The instructions are straightforward when using the global Interpark site. The membership fee was 48,000₩, the shipping and handling to the US was another 48,000₩, and the service fee was 2,000₩, for a total of 98,400₩.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After paying for the membership and then clicking on your purchased "ticket", it will state that your ticket is "Unregistered". There should be a "Required customer information" popup where you can register and then a "User information registration" popup window will come up where you need to enter your name, birth date, email address, address, <span style="text-align: left;">상세주소</span><span style="text-align: left;"> (this was an optional field in Korean while all other fields were in English), and mobile number. Save the information and to ensure your ticket is now registered. You can update the registration info and shipping info until January 9th.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">On January 13th at 2PM KST, Woollim tweeted that registration has been extended to end of day January 19th KST.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Woollim usually reopens their recruitment period, and they did that just on January 25th at 2:11PM KST by tweeting that additional recruitment is from the 25th at 2PM KST through end of day February 3rd KST. Shortly after at 2:30PM KST on the 25th, Woollim also posted the contents list and a preview of the fankit, including a clear image of the long awaited lightstick.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since Drippin's debut, I had only planned on supporting from afar. But right when the fanclub membership dropped, I somehow ordered without batting an eye. The notice included the logo for Dreamin, which is Drippin's logo but the "P" was an "M" which I thought was so cute (like how the Goldenness logo matches Golden Child's). And including the lightstick was the cherry on top (though the exclusivity of debuting the official light within the membership was squashed on January 25th at 3PM KST when Woollim Mall tweeted that the lightstick can be ordered on their site).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On February 17th at 3:30PM KST, Woollim tweeted that the delivery address can be modified until end of day February 20th KST via the reservation details of Interpark Ticket's My Page.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On February 28th at 2PM KST, Woollim posted on Vapp that the fanclub kit will be shipped as of today and if there is a shipping issue, to contact the Interpark Customer Center (with a provided Korean phone number...which isn't international friendly...), and if there is a product issue, to email drippin@woolliment.com with specific instructions on what to include in the email. This post is actually a bit confusing because it states that the reception period to register any issues is from February 28th at 3:25PM through 5PM, so it seems like everyone in Korea will receive their kits today, but there seems to be no information for international Dreamin.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I received a DHL notification from Interpark on March 4th at 4:38PM KST.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Packaging and Out Box</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2556" data-original-width="3410" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh58LRIzkIsG6frVhmN1vkKjxbmi1RFiB0kxN1vDSFqSpEIDRYgs5VS3vgq-ZnrA2U-pjyYT1npjE41rhGVF7DZ9d7kvgJEPuETTwofXQ1DmJCN88qVBDT6U4MHAVcCrpDfsKwen4kcOxDBvBG-Uxu-ocnu0aYSFCh6UkPH75DL8mAnLSWNJr32kXb0=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My package arrived on March 7th local time! The exterior packaging is really cute and reminiscent of Golden Child's 2nd Generation and Rocket Punch's 1st Generation with their exterior cardboard boxes branded with the fanclub name. All 4 sides were labelled with "DRIPPIN 1ST OFFICIAL FANCLUB" and the Dreamin logo. I'm really happy with how intact this box still is (as opposed to how damaged my Ketchy 1st Generation was) and how no shipping labels covered the Dreamin branding (as opposed to my Goldenness 2nd Generation).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2588" data-original-width="3330" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhO1B2YrvvZphf2pfXKED3zbsxrIetu_V5gNpWe-FFQYh36SBEO36e30XqQXKQw08YM4xA9vPZUc4XQ_cxrM300t0ibih9I8jeTVIWJ2w16_rmXhEwlVBCYvj8QT-7G8ya-Mrn7Nd1b_1EXFsEljx-gOdrrMmW8KLSY1bDpTNPvpoohYNhbewU172s3=w400-h311" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a closer look at the 2 designs on the box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2535" data-original-width="1902" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioXEp8389iX-M_8bKD0up0wnOklG3lZqn5J2Nt27QAQLOBdRkSqk6zVYHTni0AoBmlqrNek_bQTBvqpHEinqDZx51VSbdJDvrXO1lAizOFtqv21KYo2qDiHAyRPl0Vp4LE_9Y5ch-2opvU96Q_ZqJvANxS9N3cPZwxp4XDgEswN_69WrK1WbMxqtiS=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Opening up the box reveals a pouch on top of the light stick box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="3733" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6bSx0lt1i1slXYk0e76RxtJnT2C0Yk2Yy5b1aeMwKOjCaYt9lSP_W252OIQ6IgTsYXnoasLKLShlik6mJx1-nAWLvy8doki7Gm1OmcB1qWvthvYMYVpG35Yf7h2p88PxfsmrW0gVNSSlpMHAtDIbBlrGEFLoawaAjej4oXP15DwuElAH7auJ2S25F=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the contents of the fankit. The light stick is packaged in its own box while all the paper goods are inside a pouch that is sealed. I'm really happy with how the items were packaged; even though there was no bubblewrap or any packing materials, none of that was needed as everything arrived in perfect condition. Furthermore, Woollim has really improved in quality control, with packaging the goods together so that nothing would fall out while in transit (I've heard of missing membership cards and photocards from Goldenness 1st Generation).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2674" data-original-width="3565" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCfW7RL_Jj2W23iLj17LaZKWBxFDdvsicUa0UU3RcCTFOgQmCpu0vi7QB1Z_w93m4WLbRRUleYSbUP32JPVtMYGvI6HfuGcITVunZlrS3r47ieGLjkQAASOUEJ4i9pSz8PLcii9NqZ-1Cit_0YF-cvgGoEQdF1fxuXIHGhe6NVeGifA02MioBqSKWT=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The pouch packaging is made of PVC and is mainly clear, while the sliding zip is black, along with the Dreamin logo in the center and "DRIPPING 1ST OFFICIAL FANCLUB" at the bottom. The items inside are also neatly packed and fit well within this pouch. The pouch dimensions are about 9.5" by 6".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2758" data-original-width="3676" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWuMUjmQwd-PbEU6GpKeAai_QjfbbRk2YG_nkQfj5gATAcQpT4A7lOA-X3Kwlg7ldg9qtmp9mvw9HghYElqpacSUzXCEr9fV5MgF6aC3KGZ6Dkh6WoFY2_2jnO6Q4s1vlaFFBi1Ju--4B1yWK42qg5qL-yd3Txh_keD-govd6GH6y3bb4ewaJzEHyy=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The contents inside the pouch are the photo card set, message card, membership card, and photo postcard set.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2434" data-original-width="3245" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4jpAKYH8yaU47gEUUGYxyAj7bfPDflaXjbB_sPrqqbOJwh-GWT6ilyTczr5yU3JgX0_nuhwN16uX32iCEw02dXINeHr7kb8aJr8aTFh4KxtYTUVNnqB0iukhdbAu6wDmhMaqZcoGL16NnSu2dUKZpiTBhNg4KHQ8jLkRWFCU73X1KGD4RnPwjm9Lj=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photo card set and postcard set both come in their own clear resealable bag.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><b>Message Card and Membership Card</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3683" data-original-width="2762" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhz5i_91N2h5GvK-9jGXFDncrHGw0x3-mKXWH2yg3v9i0Ae3Mn8eTD5TV8f7cNvjHLx4idHKwHHx2RAmvIfBqH_h2C03WRIQKtGkFHxnyxVr_UGzZmC7GOLBTQPwUkJaInSTJogogkMt9cfJiJAU9pUTexVS1j_qVFHlA8Ww9Oth9EVpTO55OqdwLe8=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The membership card comes packaged inside a clear resealable bag that is securely taped onto the message card. At first I tried to detach the clear bag from the message card, but that tape is really doing its job (which is great!) so I ended up cutting the top of the bag to take out the membership card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2369" data-original-width="3137" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTInSVqivl3acSoOxjqGRMnbjmJzafRHao6qes6Kvmq8r95buu-78e8LSfradUpMJG5OaGhYUIOuoriObnCfurQ2tQjIKhQbgSa2JzG5XPmhvPiViWeJcv5OFDOBrRvZfJ3XSyD1VwTyZdw_VfwHe596vTCJNM6c2uaG10ZXiNAHU_cGaIiCWaiIRS=s320" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a closer look at the membership card. The card is hard plastic with a simple design matching the out box. Your Interpark registration number and name are printed at the bottom left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3725" data-original-width="2794" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOa8QJYAEpqKLKRNzVKL4BC3aD76L9U2NgFG7pRNlMZN9NR31WHPJ2G6rN53-z7vWRMmtOdGx3eUoHrR5nUooDdi6XN98vCmNIcuUuY78hQWM0udpZPnoP0SXZNtlzf3SeNzzYNO7lL-G2wb1GPlHNsrKKMNjOklBJZWl12llykubcsmHtWj3l0sYs=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The backside of the membership card has a spot to sign, along with the Woollim authentication seal, and general information in Korean. The Dreamin logo is at the upper right corner. As for the message card, this side includes the members' printed handwritten messages. This message card is a matte cardstock postcard with dimensions 4.3125" by 6.125".</div><br /><b>Photo Postcard Set</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2958" data-original-width="3923" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTkeqTFoJh7AuAtB-kPca1noUH_2B9Cw552MlbEuafExEjcctirgZgMOHMIQk87bsAmjHuz_oaC9cdC94Wnw4ByFCUhCY2NYsjG6s-4PfBG2p2Xmh-6J0I6rrQqWXOQ2RmbEp-E--Qn2qlZbDiLmlNq96FJViJN6HUJVXloVYU-2sVgGHcb4e6GPcu=w400-h301" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The postcard set contains 16 postcards: 2 per member and 2 OT7 photos, in a random member order. These postcards are pretty flimsy and made of thin paper, similar to the postcards from Goldenness 3rd Generation. These postcards are a tad wider than 4" by 6".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2787" data-original-width="3715" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIeiJEQmwBEUE2VTQXxurMS-gqpd_D4ZW89E05qoC7Pjn-kRdfBw9LSckboQszXN9wFO4235CJkQk3mmAXeCj-4xXb0ZDNPgBGunPqgqleUsRv3og_PLlnbCs86HUwAdPfRMxFFvTvmGB71C7-3ZimHNeoS-wlzWz5f614tuI99BdRcFz09p1HCLH0=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All the postcards have this same backside with the Dreamin logo in the center.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3644" data-original-width="2718" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidQKrvCpVL-RQ1LWLztJ3LmjsleEtTYv5hAfJZphg1XOrRrDse4AeggDaBKwWwFgoztWivNGYpZrKwRMRfp6Y50AmmgFAbDLuCQigAJMDkvGipjbGev0mekR_d4WfoRDlkMBk057bLE1JFo5Ytf-dOLVegtRJ-SxnDWT7sX4kfImCSWCnpHe8o3Kli=w299-h400" width="299" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are all 16 postcards! All the photos within this fankit (the postcards and photocards) are from one photoshoot.</div><div><br /></div><b>Photo Card Set</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2875" data-original-width="3833" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUWgKTgGOCVSbb6W3XybvPPkurQksiHCG2uuEBPMmHDL2BYzZ8cWOD_jKnaaHvts-XFSB1QB75KDepslQDyxu4u-VqT54HxMdIbC3JNNggTAFJTdgO_6AzoMq7m7KLkF0Anjm82-Mx916zH32_J0Vix6Ayc3_-xNV74S_gNWSEYypLfQvvBlpG11Lj=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photo card set contains 28 cards. There are 4 per member, organized by the same random member order as the postcards. These cards have a glossy finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2689" data-original-width="3585" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj__GYAVKRtoFfmZ4Fu4ZyWZDTa4k2kVR42QwkZELHPL-CvqxUV8rftP3baQywtv31_4ZECVNBqjqLzDZDHjZORGKpu9SuJshW5kgQHbByLkH63HUU-qDfDf14Bc-2arJfzPZUr0PFmQ97MH7z_5amCdh3T8tXSdMg9MJXNNC5ydQHfdN4sYg64rsSp=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm usually not a fan of similar looking photocards, but all of these are really cute! I love how they look like 4-cut photo sets, and when looking at each set together, they are really adorable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="3413" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEij56W7rOhvLV6oJStM3yk4oZ9aKehDbVKLRT1wCRW60vW3vEIT-YqRSOivIIsQgp3guK5v8L4ZwWYZ2WLvsMuHMTf0SvvYVvLmrjwYrm1ogyF6fKG3Th7LOT4PGpWPi-jqHPAsS-wHXI7o3s9mRh3i1VXoZbi4D7cvxHZisjE3djRe0rUYpg895gos=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The backsides all have the Dreamin and 1st Generation logos, along with each member's printed message and autograph.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Official Light Stick</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2409" data-original-width="3200" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7t_QKa_MlNUtQ4keYbzIZKlJoeH4uHeRJZmN4PpVrhRQaO6RRBuKul38D4m0HtTIOxcWiYm5nsooqq-vBZlorpKvUC1TU8HM4MP9ss9Rl9LBxxLMEizzEpYWipAxFcnv2UPoM44cNUXouvfhJoj0GJwsIJ11kFivH_wsS1bRy3dk2j-iVYb_5OBD2=w400-h301" style="color: #0000ee;" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And now onto the light stick! It came packaged in a plastic wrap. The box dimensions are 4.5" by 11.875" by 3.5625".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3138" data-original-width="2355" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLj9UzygJohMZnC5LnbmEJzJRWWYXrRvXqKjNoIwThKZrPJ82V9uk1vNBF637Pk0CG94HvIFomTnIjwftFxABy6S5VBERFzM2C6obgLGkM-3jpgmMverkZl7Mofz3DWa6gszP5Ao_zSPwOqKM_9P8ql5hf8kHFADlXWSFtxfnY_e0Bqyd-Qp3BmOvE=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The matte black box is simplistic, with all sides having the Drippin logo or "OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK" text embossed with a silver finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3442" data-original-width="2581" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEuY8OQevXiJzPIyknM6ylXM6N55fgnE5ec34lghwqgK8NtyO5xwLVz0PzFZ66Fcq7P7vQFxExDOHAUqOVydLBjrlThlJhh9oM1cyjStKxj1eX2KI2_F2xJxOBpEqwJF-eCrp_ExxfcP3SDAHhHCwHNVFwut28dTfJuxNo6CKCtLxqxpeESPSjHK_F=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the backside of the box. The bottom contains the Woollim authentication seal along with product information in English.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2355" data-original-width="2994" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3aoSgAaKYJC460oDHe0iySetygxqULEMcVNtUVX55B17iOMbuQ24br4OkcBzz3P8ElQcufo8opN8AUZGoRwl49iBSTyV4GBK2NsMGAt6-FPQY0AMsnfidUX89oGEi3lWKagsFN4vPilaJR02YJNBQ6kEJjTCce331LpCDxXda3_W0PeswzC5gCluq=w400-h315" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a closer look at the product info. Key callouts are that the lightstick has a rechargeable battery with a USB-C charging jack and that the lightstick can operate for 5 hours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3433" data-original-width="2575" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiV-hTes04BN4OpWdZk95_Z2iFAtuu0LC_RSwv7wU_v0-Byd_zRnPS2aj49i0qfxBN5y2n8taPSG4VTUAbt9X3aoaupaAPPQj8szFe5utK1FQkzEVJoCou3Q-Ck7BbXtPjPaoJZbvJUUHKVGPJ26UuwRTfxP1AqDJJoPTp4hMSwnK10un4JVlJ_-lAS=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The exterior slip is a thin cardstock, and the inside box is very sturdy and can be pushed out of the slip.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3611" data-original-width="2708" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhms5wDrQznCssPtzSI5frum-G3Bt21FiF8R68k_ljoZ5Eplwc9_gBkmZnmazJqomhDXV7wZlv-rRcB8ArdCkSu8ssFGiOwois7QNI3bQm2Haf0mpmv3ln4VUenl1Uf7LgEsJAlB6VR9F68D3HrvVs2tyn0loBtxa3cGocIevdYSUSLXo-DAFM92Fpr=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Removing the exterior slip completely reveals the lightstick in a bed of foam, along with the the product manual on top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="2675" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWPjCyGRA4p6MenmG9HQe9XOtf2cKbuIH6ZnBg6yrDk1p2MPd9EC3-yPLJuRryPCwm1OiojaLJfLJfJOSeaiGcvhUI1WJM7SIlDw7jcWJB23VQMJFXg6WmCSicdqUspzUL0q2-VGvSJNJVU2xthliNNoA0ksnUyervrHC-pTSyga-psXgXVmHC1m5t=w309-h400" width="309" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is also a plastic bag wrapped around the handle of the lightstick.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3413" data-original-width="2560" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEga6fCzZEyG7wE4q6RKbxPHfP97b-qjq3BFd2rCx65HLBYrS4KrJF11u2j4VBPMnfpLJj00V6LX0NBmyWsxYqxiSK-eJMp6ewg4MbZoPxPso5L_em8JEwO7vsLj1lS6vS0miIJtLR9Vcu3InUyc28aoPzx4Fl_Ke5ApDAElyf1rKY6JJOoNkglr5600=w300-h400" width="300" /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was really pleasantly surprised at just how well secured the lightstick was. The foam bed is shaped perfectly to fit the lightstick. And my lightstick arrived in perfect condition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2568" data-original-width="3425" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiXStabKYJfMdXx1DE9gXkCxiiT6S9JMxA4N7ut2eJ_x2ijd_PreilFg8tz9KPP_7bOfOkRgJI-oUIIDNHA-k6Bz13orSFA-bcopot2YQAWYdPF1UiKvnJJCJjw8PTZ_e25v6nNTSyHJxOGo7zyU_JELA8Ds0GgiUj085hzwHI9b0FDL22LgP2Zt6Y=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the product manual and plastic bag of extras.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2637" data-original-width="3513" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnCk5OIB_QnZMLH678F6XDrWWx08xKDUarvQiHsficN3jqtEOAp3GFM7VIG4NnsAay6XyCnsnIC-14eI-2surkOAucHgzgxUdgyWMPYI10qMy7yAnmFJjIOFgYXimknSWUdy1XYBkkLMvRBWRltOpdX_speTMLYJjm-PJcj3yaShh9lQvyvVptCHNr=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the contents from the plastic bag: a USB to USB-C cable to charge the lightstick, and the lightstick strap.The strap has Drippin's logo at the end of both sides.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2873" data-original-width="3829" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8SdkSpbzpG8COsQf8dGA9s1Hl_KtdQ_Bze4yLrsGpDjcd7_Jfm53q_QfikW8ZACXu1OxU_AdVzSlyxnEN7HIduITnw93tDIXkLq7yNpz_pMVlTljJ6EOr6qVImXYFAD8wD6F-G_51h8VIcDCOv9PbqlFiwpDtcZj0xQNj5hAP2nHuwNVmpp1SLMgh=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The product manual is really informative, with details in Korean on one side and in English on the other side. An additional callout is that it takes 3 hours to charge for the approximately 5 hours of usage time. The manual also explains the warranty, functionality, how to charge, and the associated app.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2603" data-original-width="1953" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOZxqa0ffg5h3gehppUmiC40Ke9BADebkts7tWDopPEc4uZAfCgALjhaMmpxFulK0Z_AgojDMwVGFNg3z46kJPpVXcXt52IuJ7XvrNl6AAeZtopaHeREkHaonIzyHCSfMRQlfZdHi8lYxAHpz1kNzg7Sf1hRUMAtUk72wwhfzpHHVzrS7xgXX3kXk7=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the lightstick! Out of Woollim's lightsticks, this one seems the most abstract and not as distinct to its artist. It looks like an edgy microphone or fighting cage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3137" data-original-width="2354" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXiv66d5NStxABjziLJbO2SMhj2wdVsuoJPz55jwX6jodGQiT87lza8B7K6vlCfVpmiofxlSwNtUktABbdlNxh1EQgkHmmUizg94wZtHG_KYR3GXFhVL8MtXytdv-kFOypqL0iK43xw-80jNuEUpmnsHmALonkL5NIYbi-wFxZew4fu7fdHzkSQx4Y=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The very bottom of the handle has the lightstick's unique QR code to pair with the associated app, along with the USB-C jack to charge the lightstick. There is also a hole for the strap, along with an indent at the rim just under the hole so that the lightstick can stand up even with the handle intact.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJoKM9BhmLNTpnLYolFsudlWdZYt54QwsfYyK0910lVZRGX20McUcbl_G4sJ942fEVF6FR4rxs4NoG8zY9EUUEMv1qEw7iGaxfWivbqhip5Gfwn9aRCQIx-Y_5BB05N_vy3HOYNtn4WoFTdsmUbElWC4hs_B4IqbCF7a5CN7IVF3cRZ7NZlqXLT9gH=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here you can see the lightstick stands up well with the strap assembled. Also the strap was very straightforward and easy to string through the hole, unlike Infinite's Yeobong Version 2.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3659" data-original-width="2744" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDTcOFN1IujaAEO4pYM29tYU6fN-yEQAjR7M-ANB6mx_1jcI6pAgu8tzb8ugmzcPUhHEHdmZesY4BjDFa2AIsmK6jeE8mj2_tYoTU_JUy5hx7IHIOiOi0aAmE6WhUcAouWikJU8tgSdIfmB7NBc-sLf1G_nzRy1kWPUnsmXytkf1folY4f8uH7-X4I=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here the strap is long enough to have mobility when using the lightstick to cheer, while still feeling secure.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2154" data-original-width="2873" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXthnPTORG8_SqAKIa-kq71lUhrC8TPH8CHO81vSGYAbkNo1QDC6p0J87fRkWvnFjXTtm0serKZKKTUhHsPF9Vtmp6nfU6S0buIdq989hDPh1dml4k6xl2ky2dgaEP5NVx0F3_raCDGYbEG1uUxSgX6_Zc1_ppYpzB1RmPGMjtKLemfBig8nVyw90n=w400-h300" width="400" /></div>To charge, plug the USB-C cable to the bottom of the lightstick and plug the other end into a PC, adapter, or cigarette jack (the manual states as long as these can supply 5V power). The hole by the slot will have a red LED on when charging and will turn off when it is fully charged.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2388" data-original-width="1877" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh520nlNHwJ-2jEMUPV-ZwTyH1eSZa3lMq6_M2NsBBAxSKHs9382r_D4NAnXH1um3qJtN-dPiaRlIvGI_gzb_Om7NC3irW9TjeRofJT2_m_BGUS_YxoCsdT65vex2P6k1EM9z6LXFCNyrmQIdfyoe38jcQQmHRguzDTh0zrgYD97UCWvrU6DDsEK4iq=w315-h400" width="315" /></div>I really like the subtle details put into the lightstick. There is one button, which is in the shape of Drippin's logo. The wavy design at the top of the handle is really pretty too, and has a nice, subtly metallic finish that gives it a lot of depth.<br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2892" data-original-width="2185" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiv4vRp7LVrNd0geQ3g1lDF3t63ZQSf-JrKI_kO8a6CyjzeP7G6WNfsh3MyMoO_5NlLlLN8BolKPRI6Fy82fmzxfgbEyXPoWeTHCOscawa1eAxDzmhHEV_YWDddLwD58NXwBhjrUpDKTPzFdstO6B6W14w_FqLpHsty1KpPDv7q5s94A9eGYg5QgEA=w303-h400" width="303" /></div><div>Towards the bottom of the lightstick has "DRIPPIN" embossed, and at the very bottom is another wavy design with the same pretty black finish.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3498" data-original-width="2624" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKGV2CZa0zpfiUeiFtAa8u80ZMZfBCw6PGxco2UuwXtrX4GC8MOoT9f7wbhSUS3tO1FgLsACvQJpl09b_55--h7kOczsxBXJT6-Z926JwNOpUqvDcIg7XEJ0Eg5uAOw5eoi63jAS8g8ZpvTk522cFxVd1kLziHz9UauhyNw-Q1PymKTQAYekYhVbY_=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Click the button once to turn on the lightstick. The manual states that there are 5 colors: orange, purple, pink, blue, and white. You can cycle through the colors in this order by clicking the button. Turning on the lightstick automatically starts the cycle at this above "white" color (which in real life looks like green).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2940" data-original-width="2205" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEix0ISuRe7uoyOzclHGgOGIOraS9s98ZhpQfJ5v5no40NILsv9YePpB2TjMNiwak4nNI_U0ZHMpycJFDI3nb2IRxax1Z3HkDakR3i8UCXQ0aeih-rk25cP7twO4tEBvMhT8nAqdGpaFV-lLoE4kyqByWSA156H8KkS7ike0IRQwrogpCBUAiaC5cOOM=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The light comes from the vertical rod, as well as the base. Here is it when the lightstick is "pink", though if you look at it straight on the rod instead of the base, it looks more white than pink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3650" data-original-width="2737" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPooWJ4Qd6YKnL8Jhy4Qq5Cu_41mSr21Vem6HONmO2yQxSpZi3Q8Rtjiex73GHd67gwlRXmj1nEOcQRuyL_0Wsrjk2VMFkC9KavB_Ml0-79JYY-8NtM6bdZaHfpaY_K3KOzRI8mAZw3ScE8jk8OoQ7rFAKqzig0_ClMrB3FZ_SNtDabrvz4l72Do7W=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's really subtle, but the Drippin logo is also imprinted when looking down onto the lightstick!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And now onto the app! This app is available for iOS and Android and is called "Drippin Light Stick". To connect your lightstick with the app, first turn on the lightstick, then open the app and use the scanner within the app to scan the QR code located at the bottom of the lightstick. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2280" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBgCWnollhuZqNZ0sj4V8eEjHMyMWI_dbRVguOplER0r3H026rX9kzwJwWxADuduke0KTDj4AwUJQQ9IBvhf_Cd_wh1dR4TIE6Xn1OpvTm_XGH-5yyolaRGNU6fTMCQSIC2jzobWaSsOKD2rj4KVLusTV37cpBJ00nWpB_V5AzxcE_tHEwgEEWRs7u=w190-h400" width="190" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Above is how the app looks like after connecting it to the lightstick. The top right shows the lightstick charge percentage, the top middle chair icon lets you enter seat information (if you're attending a live concert), and the top left is a menu for Light Stick Connection, Image Setting (to change the background; this black one is the default), Seat Information, and Help. The green/orange ombre button at the bottom says "Lighting Control" and brings up the menu for all the features of controlling the lightstick.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2280" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIJ4dP7HKoH5xzjO2QTtpDiVdeE6ixZETE7cHErAY4AL5378vjML4W9dYsRNOVrjaqKWyw-9vQl0WoUzkfTl1wfVExORgQRX7DAyqfwlBQIjTM-KGoifcYTsMwMj0CkY3X5JgpIoYV6f5X5_ftvmog-WpZvteXHXSq4m2WdShGmIvPA43rm2aU0F-W=w190-h400" width="190" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Above is the menu of all the light settings, along with bars to adjust the color and brightness of the light.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Below are a list of all of the features. Make note that some features have a preset color whereas other features can be used with the color bar.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Blackout: turns off the light for the split second you press this button</li><li>Light Off: turns off the light</li><li>Always: leaves the light on</li><li>Flash: light flashes</li><li>Rainbow: circles through various colors</li><li>Party: circles through various colors while flashing</li><li>Multi: circles through various colors while flashing more quickly</li><li>Candle: flickers a warm glow like a candle</li><li>Dimming: light dims; it is similar to the Flash mode but is a much softer transition</li><li>Heart: light pulses like a heartbeat</li></ul><div>The previous lightstick that Woollim released with Rocket Punch's back in 2020. Since then, Woollim has added additional features to Drippin's, including the above Blackout, Dimming, and Heart.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2875" data-original-width="3835" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP2Njm9oxmaXK6K71z43AdTDmXWLKg9iQrNfGKnTIKXGSTobhpMkDDDePIOxmkDOR6yyQ-fW8VSiXAtcMgKaAumkCtyGOqhvx14LlxSSuGQr39-1v4LMa8CE1zYbfdZu8KJwghTQtoiAUnW6OXyqO-lxMo0EyRlS6qKAE6ofOhdhA6SvF1lP6gBuuC=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the homecoming of Drippin's lightstick, I wanted to take this moment to gather all my Woollim lightsticks and outboxes together. I've ordered them from release date, From Infinite's Yeobong Version 1 to Drippin's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2564" data-original-width="3419" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0rYu5bQJEAHOvgXcjKEBb1-wq9GSReHKoLTpUFMLpMyo-t4baokUOBEnYe3Kv8N_HP3tJdPtF5kyWbUrD-zizAc6EVRwqQNhp-MqlNRLSiqOjRN_oljx6XNBd-vnLK6ky3rIQ6QPvp6pzh38UXLbERpvewKgiaOqmlUptL3Rmqdwk8VvOChnaA-wu=w400-h300" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And here are the lightsticks themselves. It's fun seeing the similarities and differences of Woollim's lightsticks over about a decade long period. I've only used the left 3 at concerts, and those handles are more ergonomically correct whereas I'm unsure how tiring it is using any of the right 3 with much straighter handles for a long period of time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, I'm pretty content with the Dreamin 1st Generation fankit! There really isn't much included but what always wins me over is the branding (Dreamin's logo is too cute how it matches Drippin's!) and including the lightstick, because back before Woollim Mall, lightsticks were only sold with fankits or onsite at events. As for the membership itself, of course it would've been great if Woollim were more proactive in starting up Drippin's official fanclub in a more timely manner, but it seems that Drippin has a lot in store for the first half of 2022 so it's exciting to see what else this year brings the boys and Dreamin.</div><p></p></div>Macey Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10254079031811421348noreply@blogger.com0