Love this concept of being alone doesn't mean being lonely. Because after 15 years in customer service and dealing with people non-stop, I discovered that I just love being by myself.
YASSSS, OUR SUNSHINE BACK! Loved seeing Jin showing up to represent both ARMY and the rest of the BTS members who couldn't be there. Our family is slowly coming back together!!!
Tracklist released! Looks like Jin has writing credits on 4 out of 6 songs. I mean, from the genius mind of "Super Tuna," we know this album is gonna be bop after bop.
Kim Seokjin proving once again that he is the Emperor of Foul Play.
(But also, can I just say how insane the scale of Run Jin is? They got the fucking KOREA COAST GUARD to play games with them. I'm not even sure if there's any other Korean variety show out there that has pulled this off.)
As per usual, my family made plans to go out to eat for Thanksgiving. (We don't cook at home for holidays. Ever.) Except my really traditional Chinese father picked the restaurant, so we ended up going to The Moon:
Peking duck
Duck meat
Baby bok choy in pumpkin sauce
Stir-fried ginger scallion lobster
Steamed bass with scallions in soy sauce
That means Peking duck instead of turkey. Crab meat and fish maw soup instead of gravy. Stir-fried ginger scallion lobster instead of stuffing. Baby bok choy in pumpkin sauce instead of roasted Brussels sprouts. Steamed bass with scallions in soy sauce instead of mashed potatoes. Taro sago dessert soup, mango pudding, and almond cookies instead of pumpkin pie. And I can't even be mad about it. Because even though The Moon replaced Destiny — which was one of my fave dim sum spots (and before that, one of the OG bubble tea hangouts, pre-Chatime days) — the food was excellent, the service was great, and the new interior looks gorgeous. Plus, they have a few cash-only set dinners that are incredible value. So no stuffing or mashed potatoes tonight, but I had a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner, nonetheless.
"Happy is Jin's heartfelt invitation for fans to join him on his journey to discover happiness. The album features six tracks, each with its own unique vibe, all grounded in a band sound."
Oooh, band sound! I know Jin's always had a different vibe — a little more chill and less dance-driven — so that's the direction I think he'll be heading in, but regardless of genre(s), I am incredibly excited at the prospect of new music from him. (I cannot tell you how many times I replayed "The Astronaut." It came out late October in 2022 and, according to my Apple Music end-of-year recap, it ended up being one of my top 5 most played songs of 2022.) Either way, Happy is such an appropriate title for Jin's first solo album. Pre-order starts tonight. And it's released on my birthday, too. Happy, indeed!
YASSSSSS!!! 2 OUT OF 7 ARE BACK!!! I can't wait to see what kind of projects J-Hope has in store for us 'cause you know he's probably got a crazy backlog of music he's just itching to release. Plus, J-Hope and Jin shenanigans!!! I CAN'T FUCKING WAIT.
To Bangtan's cutie sexy lovely, ARMY's baby mochi, and my second ultimate bias — happy 29th birthday! Thank you for your unparalleled stage presence and charisma; for being the most captivating, elegant, emotive, and fluid dancer in the industry; for your intense work ethic and passion for performance; for your incredible care and love for your members and your fans; for your eternal kindness and humility; for your striking beauty that affects men and women alike; and for having the most angelic voice I've ever heard. You are the very embodiment of poetry in motion, and you bring so much passion, grace, and beauty to the world. I hope you and Jungkook are taking good care of each other in the military and are keeping happy and healthy. We will be here waiting for your return in 2025. Happy birthday, Jiminie! 💜
My friend Chelsea has a lot of dietary restrictions (gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free, etc.) so when thinking of where to go for dinner, she suggested going to her favourite taco place, La Mexicanada:
Tacos al Pastor
Tacos de Bistec
Let me preface this with saying that I have been to Mexico, but I was also 10 and therefore do not remember a goddamn thing I ate there so I cannot compare these tacos to actual tacos from Mexico. But I think this is as authentic as we can get around here (you know, in the Greater Toronto Area), and they were so good, I'd put them on par with my current favourite tacos from Los Tacos No. 1 in NYC. (You can always trust a Mexican restaurant that is run by actual Mexicans.) I think even the most snobby of taco critics could find something to love here. My only regret is not being hungry enough to eat more. On a good day, I could smash ten of these tacos on my own. Or at least share an appetizer or two.
They are known for such specialties as the "Ice Cream Volcano Ramen" and the "Chocolate Curry Udon," but since it was my first time checking them out, I decided to go for the somewhat less adventurous Deluxe Ramen: chashu, pork cartilage, egg, dry mushrooms, corn, naruto and scallions in tonkotsu broth. Maybe it's because I haven't had ramen since coming back from Japan in April, but this was particularly delicious and satisfying. I do prefer my ramen noodles to be a bit thicker, but the broth was rich and flavourful, the chashu was thick and fatty, and the egg was perfectly soft boiled. This place is also a two-minute drive from work, so yeah, I'll be coming back soon. Noodle soup season is upon us, after all.
So, "Super Tuna" was revamped with a second verse (that Jin actually first performed the day after he got discharged) and is now officially being released as a full-length song. (What started as a joke actually became a viral dance challenge song because, you know, that's the power of BTS.) Now, it's still about tuna and it's still kind of a joke and the genre is still not my cup of tea, but damn, if it's not still catchy as fuck.
Tuna!
Ha!
Tuna!
Super Tuna!
Jumping, jumping, heart's a-thumping
Oh, where did my fish go?
To the East Sea, to the West Sea
Where, oh, where could my fish be?
Whether it's tuna fish
Whether it's flat fish
Whether it's seer fish
Whether it's shark fish
Please bite my fishing rod
And right then, a tuna came to me
"Hey, take me with you, brother!"
Tuna!
Ha!
Tuna!
Let's go!
Whoa, whoa
Jumping, jumping
Whoa, whoa
Super Tuna!
I cast my fishing rod
Who's coming to me today?
Dizzy spinning bluefin tuna
You'll grow to be one fine tuna
Jumping here and there
Jumping, jumping everywhere
Your eyes are sparkling
Let's be friends
Please bite my fishing rod
And right then, a tuna came to me
"Hey, take me with you, brother!"
Tuna!
Ha!
Tuna!
Let's go!
Whoa, whoa
Jumping, jumping
Whoa, whoa
Super Tuna!
I mean, I can definitely say that this is, without a doubt, the best song about tuna out there.
Basically, all I look forward to these days is this show. On that note, I wonder if Run Jin will become Run Jin and J-Hope when he gets discharged (which is in ONE WEEK!!!).
Okay, but seriously, this was one of the most wide-scale epic variety show episodes I've ever seen and Korea has some INSANE variety shows. That HYBE money really coming through here…
This is variety show GOLD. I thought Jin was the king of shamelessness, but senior Seokjin is really giving him a run for his money... (I should really watch more Running Man.) On another note, that trampoline instructor lady is fucking HARDCORE. I'm exhausted just from watching them and all I've been doing for the last 10 minutes is eat ketchup chips.
Denise, '86 liner. Chinese-Canadian, born, raised, and still based in the Greater Toronto Area. Professional make-up artist turned office manager. Introvert with brilliant extrovert skills. BTS ARMY since 2016, OT7, Jungkook and Jimin biased. BTS and BT21 merch collector, amateur foodie, skincare fiend, mascara connoisseur, shopaholic, teetotaler, Scorpio, avid The Sims 4 player, and K-drama addict. Penchant for live concerts, collecting figures, dining out, building LEGO, and food photography.
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Circuits of Fever is a personal blog and a hobby only. It mainly features my interests in BTS, food, beauty, music, photography, travel, lifestyle, and culture. The name "Circuits of Fever" is a song by Thursday from their 2009 album, Common Existence. The title of this blog has no relevance to the actual purpose of or topics discussed within the blog.
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Playlist (October 2024)
Illit - Lucky Girl Syndrome
Illit - Magnetic
Illit - Midnight Fiction
Illit - My World
J-Hope (feat. Huh Yunjin) - I Don't Know
J-Hope (feat. Jungkook) - I Wonder...
J-Hope (feat. Nile Rodgers and Benny Blanco) - Lock/Unlock
J-Hope (feat. Gaeko and Yoon Mirae) - Neuron
J-Hope - On the Street
Japanese Breakfast - Be Sweet
Jimin - Be Mine
Jimin (feat. Sofia Carson) - Slow Dance
Jimin - Who
Jimin - Who (Rock Remix)
Julien Baker - Faith Healer
Le Sserafim - 1-800-hot-n-fun
Le Sserafim - Crazy
Lexi Jayde - Newbury Park
May-a - Apricots
NewJeans - Bubblegum
NewJeans - How Sweet
NewJeans - Right Now
NewJeans - Supernatural
Osei the Seventh - Cafe Deluxe
Red Velvet - Cosmic
Red Velvet - Love Arcade
Red Velvet - Night Drive
Sara Kays - Remember That Night?
Sara Kays (feat. Cavetown) - Struck by Lightning
Vagabon - In a Bind
