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Disclaimer: I am not a real music critic. All of the points stated below are pure what I see as a person's (without bias) opinion. Though I am a Blackpink’s fan. 

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Blackpink is finally coming back to show off after two years of hiatus without music.

After the success of Lisa's solo album, LALISA, they are back with an album that they gave the title Born Pink and a pre-release single, Pink Venom, was released today at 1 PM KST. 

 For a fan like me, this album is most-anticipated. We always wanted new music from them—not just an individual—but the four of them, as we called OT4. 

 Their single, Pink Venom, is very refreshing. It is a new era from Blackpink—it is unpredictable—and although some people would say Blackpink music is kind of repetitive and has a similar tone, frankly to say, this one is far from it. The beat drop is catchy, and did I mention unpredictable?—cause it was, indeed, made me dumbfounded the first time I listened to it. 

 This time, they made sure every member popped out of their shells. Jennie and Lisa with 16 bars rap, Rosie—as always with her very addicting voice and acting skill, and boy, don't get me to start with Jisoo...

Jisoo with her Korean traditional instrument! Kudos for her effort to learn how to play the instrument for this comeback. It's worth it. It also makes Blackpink even more unique as a group; they always made sure they put their culture into their production. They wore Hanbok (traditional Korean outfit) for How You Like That, Lisa wore a traditional Thailand outfit in LALISA, etc. 

 Now, shall we talk about the quality of their song, PINK VENOM? 

 At first, they gave us the sound of the traditional instrument, which is very much YG style. Pop and hip-hop music can be heard in this song. But what surprised me was the chorus. The drop beat was something new. We can (clearly) see the aura of its beat changing—and it fits so well.

The rap part was my highlight, though. As a fan, I have been waiting for Jennie and Lisa to have longer rap—mind you, Jennie was not rapping much on their previous album—this era brought to us by them with the "not-a-typical-Korean-pop-rap" most idols have. Thus, I can say their rap part is my FAVOURITE part. 

 However, what seems to be bothering me is that I wish they include one more part that is not repetitive (as in lyrics) for Rosie and Jisoo's part. Their bridge was REALLY amazing (as always). I wish the producer could give them more than what it is. Jisoo's vocal is the most stable among all. It's just unfortunate that she couldn't show it more. 

 Blackpink is amazing; their songs are unique and different. Each individual has a strong aura and personality, which can bring their group to the top (no doubt). Please give them a lot of love on their comeback!

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Hey! 

After abandoning this blog for about 2 years, I’m back with my boring review of my one of favourite series on Netflix. Si, it’s Never Have I Ever!!! 

Back with season 3, they served us with the consistent jokes that you can relate to daily—not to mention, we get to see THE Paxton Hall-Yoshida. 

The hottest main character ever (hehe). Season 3, is all about Characters' Development and I am HERE for it! SHOUT OUT TO MINDY KALING, SHE'S AMAZING!

We may not be seeing Daxton—the ship name of Devi and Paxton, but we surely will see some… other… guy… a guy… hot but not hotter than Paxton (smirk)—ANYWAY… 

This season is very realistic. It really showed how high school students want—or are about to fly even higher. This season showed how they are thinking about their future, their college, or experiencing something more challenging in their lives. 

Each character got the thing they desired in this season—except maybe for a girl who is exploring her sexuality on the show called Aneesa. I wish they can give her more closure before the end of season 3. I feel like Aneesa deserved more though her closure with the first ex-GIRLFRIEND was enough, I think there were things that the director and writer could explore more from her character. Such an unfortunate… 

But well, this season, it didn’t revolve around Ben-Devi-Paxton the way season 1 and 2 did. Despite the chaos that Devi caused in the previous season, they were surprisingly civil to each other which really showed how mature they can be throughout this season. 

Ben is still unbearable in some episodes but he also got the closure with his dad which was TOO sweet and he deserved it. 

Devi on the other hand was becoming wiser in taking her decision—although some of them were still provoked by her evil thoughts but mostly, she restrained and became a “good” Devi. 

Overall, we got to see Paxton but not a lot :( but am I regretting it? No. He had enough and he learned a lot from the previous season. His conciliation with Ben was cute and heartwarming, considering they were both being played by Devi in last season, I never thought they would be okay after that. But again, boys will be boys—bros after girls (I want to say ho3s but I don’t want to make it NFSW lol). 

With that being said, I rate this season of NEVER HAVE I EVER 4.5/5⭐! 

(I would give it 5/5 but Aneesa, my girl deserves much better, so 4.5 is enough)

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