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JANUARY SCHEDULE

Happy New Year everyone!

I hope every one of you were able to enjoy your holiday season. As we enter into the deep winter season, make sure to be weary of the weather, stay warm and don't get sick. And I hope this new year is a better year for you than the last.

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Let's talk about the schedule

So December was a bit of a slow month in terms of comebacks so there's not many listening parties which is why I'm coupling some random variety stuff with it!

I've finished moving out of my old office so I won't have any more days that takes me away from filming too much. I'll be using this time to both film content for this month as well as filming ahead for next month! So this is the last the month with sort of a weird schedule with these award shows and next month we'll be back with regularly scheduled variety.

As for next month... Well, I can't GUARANTEE or promise it, but I am looking towards I-LAND 2 to replace Road to Kingdom Ace of Ace as well as ENHYPEN's WALK THE LINE Concert.

I can't guarantee they'll be out next month because I did not have these in my bingo cards of things I was going to film.

The biggest obstacle with these were frankly time, and putting my health as a priority this year. I gotta lose like 80 more pounds in order to be at my ideal weight. There's no more taking it slow, it's a pressing issue.

So I might compromise and I've been building a "treadmill" setup that I'm planning on using for extremely long shows like I-LAND 2 or Concerts. If this works, I may bring concerts back! I'm looking at SHINee and TWICE's concerts for the coming months as well!

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Reflecting and moving forward

I'm excited about the year going forward. Last year was the toughest moment of my life. This exact time last year I was all bout ready to give up on everything. I was so burnt out, I wasn't taking care of myself (mentally, physically, or emotionally) and I was definitely spiraling. It was no one's fault but my own. I failed my partner, I failed you all, but most importantly I failed myself.

Reflecting back now, I'm very proud of my progress. I endured more hardships in the following months but thanks to my therapist and my coach, and my own ability to face dark truths about myself, I had a year of exponential learning, growth, and healing. I've been told the progress I've made takes many people months and even years to get to. They say it's because I hold myself to an extremely high standard, for better or for worse. And I'm currently learning to balance that.

And I couldn't have done it without you all! Your support, and the numerous messages I've received, some even sharing their own personal intimate stories of struggle, or even how I have played a role in their lives and their own profound happiness and meanings was an instrumental part in helping me find meaning in life and my purpose again. So thank you for your patience, thank you for your support!

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Going forward this year...

Well, if any of you guys tuned in to my livestream some odd weeks ago, you'll know that I've been learning music theory and the keyboard! I'm hoping to further improve my proficiency in that area and move into experimenting with musical programs to start making my own beats.

I'm also being realistic about my expectations. With the amount that I film and work I put into my channel and this Patreon, I know I can't rush my projects anymore. So I'm hoping to at least have a finished script for my next film project: 'I Only Love In The Summer'. I've been writing it on and off the past 2024 and have been working through most of Act 1. This is going to be the run time of either a long film or a multi episodic mini-series so it's going to take a while.

I'm going to take my time with my personal passion projects and in the mean time tend to the garden that is my channel and pour my love into it. Since my ARTMS project (the LOOSSEMBLE video is a bit in limbo) I have felt greatly inspired to do a big project for a K-Pop group.

There's possibly something with a group I'm very passionate about but there's nothing on the books yet but I'll dig a little deeper into this on the podcast.

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Long post. I'll wrap it up here! I just had a lot on my mind and in my heart I wanted to share with everyone, and express my gratitude. I took a lot, frankly, everything in my life for granted because I was in so much pain. I've since been able to reverse that, and take value of everything in my life to heal my pain.

Thank you everyone. It's not lost on me that I am where I am without each and every one of you. Even the people who aren't on my Patreon! I'm so grateful that some people believe in me when I believed so little in myself.

No more.

I hope you all find the courage and strength to move forward in your lives with your dreams, passions, and goals like I have. Have a wonderful day and have a great new year!

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Comments

Hi PD! I was wondering if you're planning to react to the MBC Gayo performances now that they've all been broadcasted? Lots of crazy collabs by far!!

Sabrina Trinh

Hey PD, just wondering if there are any bonus drops for SKZ's new album you reacted to? Maybe their solo MV's or performances? Looking forward to it!!

emchant22

always in the beginning of the new month

izzy

When are groupy tier people given access to ep 11 and ep 12 of twinkling watermelon??? I feel like it’s been a while since a new ep was accessible to me :((((

brianna a

Hi PD! wanna check out the "Chaeyoungs" together? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V07nRDc1J18 ENG subs soon spoiler: fromis_9 Chaeyoung (Lee Chaeyoung), Stayc ISA (Lee Chaeyoung), Purple Kiss Chaein (Lee Chaeyoung), and izone Chaeyeon (Lee Chaeyeon)

Otto

you should watch got7 on iddp or killing voice for tomorrow!

Taylor

I don’t mean to be that person, but where’s the award show drops for today? Or are we just getting drops of one show tomorrow even tho the schedule said award show both today and tomorrow?

Sami Casingal

hi PD! onew just was on leemujin service, so i hope you can react to that one!

creeee

Hi PD! I will try my luck and recommend it even though I know you are not very interested in PLAVE or ballads, and trust me, ballads are hit or miss for me as well, but GOSH I really want to share this new song by PLAVE with you and I think it might be up your alley. If there was any hesitancy regarding how genuine these artists are in their composing or performance or vocals, I hope this video will convince anyone otherwise, because, I don't know about others, but I feel so much soul in this song! The lyrics are full english, yet so cleverly made, the music composition is very interesting to me as a musician and the vocal performance.... just simply stunning.... the technique, the emotion, the harmonies, Im in awe and just want to share this beautiful moment with all of you <3 PLAVE - "Island" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4deMcO_LtrQ

Yeva

hey, PD hope you're doing great:) just came in to say GOT7 ARE SOOOOOO BACK I'M ACTUALLY SCREAMING. I'm attacked, smiling like crazy and heartbroken at the same time. This is how this comeback makes me feel. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR REACTION MY GOD. Also, I have the greatest news ever - our boy Zhang Hao finally met his idol Park Jinyoung, they did a dance challenge together LET'S CRY EVERYONE

Ugne Jablonskyte

I wanna see some KISS OF LIFE reaction!

Nora Lapena

Hi, PD! Lee Mujin's service with Onew dropped yesterday and it's as amazing as anything that Onew does.

t_k

NO MORE tripleS signals?

LoreZ

PD I really think you should react to XLOV's live stages like music core and stuff, because their presence and performance as for a rookie group is insane! watching their stages.... the song REALLY grew on me, because of how well they perform it!!! also their styling.... SHEESH

Yeva

Please react to AMPERS&ONE PD! They are under FNC (SF9, AOA, P1Harmony, etc) and they are amazing!! Their most recent comeback "He+She=We" was absolutely amazing! Hopefully you can check them out this year!

Chels472003

Hey PD, if you have time please react to &team’s performance at the SBS inkigao live in Tokyo!

Yaazi

hi PD! i hope you can react to GOT7's comeback PYTHON and their album WINTER HEPTAGON :) its such a great album that includes 9 tracks with every single member writing one song (bambam 2 since he also wrote the title track)

Jull Nguyen

Hee PD! I hope you find time to check out kang daniels most recent comeback! :] https://youtu.be/keUi4wTX5MI?si=2tNqPJrmRXxZlNa6

Toto [zomiotox]

What about workdol?

M M

Hi, pd, will you react to skz members’ music videos for their solo songs in hiptap?

연이

Hey Jaehyuk PD! Don’t mean to spam if I’ve already mentioned it but Red Velvet’s Irene had a solo debut and mini with Like A Flower and performed Bside KaChing on live music shows, I thought you’d like to check it out!

Liv

Hi PD, you should definitely check out ZB1's new release NOW OR NEVER MV for their Japanese album, along with Only One Story's performance MV. The 2 songs are incredible!

Aria

Can we get some more exo content up in here? Maybe some of their variety shows, some concerts or some old album reactions. :)

Chris Walker

Hey PD, just letting you know your son Gunwook released a song he composed, wrote, and arranged by himself!

myjelly

can we get this pinned

Yanny

no workdol?

dooly

PD you should def check junkyu on lee mujin service

Lia

can you pin the schedule please?

izzy

hey pd, when will signals be coming back? 🫶

Mason Toq

Hi PD the performances for golden disc awards has also been uploaded to YouTube

valeria castillo

This! And speaking of Seventeen at GDA, they won another daesung award! I’m so proud of them! Daesung after daesung from award show to award show, my carat heart can’t be happier and prouder! 😭❤️

Sami Casingal

Are there plans to check out Stray Kid's "Giant" Album?

Cameron Swann

Hi PD! You should check out enhypen's mini drama series called "en-drama" each member has their own mini episode that highlights their individual acting and I think you might enjoy it. Here's the link to the playlist if ever you're interested! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itSh9VFAmt8&list=PLMQ4WMltba-FfzVrtGWWBV_KCXz4dowM8

sjynlvr

I’ll recommend you watching no prepare with twice and txt it was so much fun.

Seung Yoon

Happy New Year PD! Thank you for all the amazing content you gave us in 2024, even though I know it came with its challenges. I for one just want to say that you should be really proud of the growth and progress you've made since this time last year. I know we only get to see a tiny sliver of you and all the work you've done behind the scenes to better your mental and physical health. That said, I know I have seen a difference in you and really respect you for doing the work. It isn't easy to look at oneself and commit to improving but from my perspective, you've done just that. Excited to see what 2025 has in store for you and the Patreon! Thanks again.

veryferal

MUST REACT TO IRENE’S ALBUM PD!!!

Jesse

I would say IRENE’s solo debut finally with Like a Flower! Of the comebacks that were missed for the past month or so, her live stages are fantastic and it’s a mini album that I loved and Ka Ching is a performance TO WATCH

Liv

hi PD! just wondering is enha's idol 1n2d still on the list for the random variety? hoping so🤞

Shia

ONEW's connection release on jan 6 6pm kst! which is like in a few hours. can't wait for you to hear it, the teasers are INCREDIBLE

creeee

Hey Pd ! Didnt you want to react to Skz Giant album ? Or is it maybe for next month ?

Chouille

PD. Might be a good Bonus Drop. tripleS ∞! Untitled MV behind https://youtu.be/uDQd-vZzcvc?si=lcFpGdTll7_e4wbt

Syndra

It will still be in January sched i think. They are filming in bunches.

Syndra

Will there be no &team listening party? I know they released some of the singles throughout the year but it has one of my favourite bsides in 'deer hunter' and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it :) Also they performed it at the AAA and it was so so good

Amy ✨️

and I hope more What Door too

Double Red

Where is FUNNEXTDOOR??? At least please react to ep 4 and 5 plssss

Degs

Happy new year PD! 🎉 just to inform you, Golden Disk Award supposed to be aired live today but due to National Mourning, GDA have decided to do recording and aired it on Jan 7, 1.30am KST (bye bye sleep since my timezone is only 1hr behind KST). So we can only see those performance after that. I know TXT and Seventeen will be performing. As for random variety, i hope TXT Idol Human Theatre either Tomorrow era or the latest one will be in here☺️

MioneTwin (my-oh-nee Twin)

Hi, PD! Still hoping to see LP for Minho's Call Back - I know you won't be disappointed. Also, Onew's new EP comes out on Monday and a sneak peak of his single, Winner, sounds incredible. Can't wait for it!

t_k

OMG, yes please!!

WiseSmellyLegs

Looking forward to the script for I Only Love in the Summer !

Liv

Even though everyone says it, the ultimate truth is that one’s health (mental and physical) must absolutely take priority and tended to, neglecting it is what leads to burnout and makes the comeback from it harder if you don’t put in the care for your body, take care of yourselves in the new year!

Liv

Thank you for these comforting words Jaehyuk PD!! It’s much appreciated

Liv

I think all anime episodes were restored. PD created these master lists with links to the reuploads: https://www.patreon.com/collection/452783?view=expanded

WiseSmellyLegs

I don't know if you've seen it but fromis_9 contract has ended and they released one last song, a fan song called from, and also uploaded one last video on their youtube channel as a tribute showing the memories of the last 7 years. You've complimented fromis a lot every comeback since the start of their career so I thought you might be interested in reacting to it.

Jeemin'sOwl

I SECOND THIS !! PD would absolutely love their ACT : PROMISE concert

P ✮

I watch every upload but use the skip 10 seconds ahead button a lot over sections I don’t care to rewatch ahaha. I definitely focus on the things I really want to see PD’s take on and reaction to. I’m also just extremely wary about wasting my own time 😅

P ✮

happy new year, PD! 🎉 i am extremely grateful for everything you share with us--whether it be your insights, your commitment and time, and even your vulnerability. it's been a joy being part of your patreon this 2024, and i am excited for what 2025 has in store! on another note, i hope you consider checking out Universe League. there's been a lot of survival shows lately, but Universe League really stands out with its unique concept. the trainees are basically drafted into three teams--Rhythm which is led by Ten and Yangyang, Groove which is led by Changsub, and Beat which is led by Yugyeom and El Capitxn. the teams then compete with each other to win the PRISM cup (and therefore debut). it's currently at episode 6 right now and it's been an exciting ride so far! the talent pool is AMAZING, and the format and concept feel fresh and intriguing. i hope you consider checking it out!

cathy

if you got time for it, i would love for you to check out irene’s solo debut and possibly an album listening party. it’s a pretty solid debut and album imo

Yanny

2024 really was a tough year but we made it through. On to bigger and better things in 2025! In light of Rocket Punch's "disbandment" (Suyun is the only one left at Woollim and the group hasn't released anything since 2023) at the end of 2024 I think you should catch up on the releases you missed. Maybe you could do a top 10 RP songs or something. I'm a little biased as Rocket Punch was the first group I followed since debut and I've never ever been disappointed. Even when I didn't really vibe with a release it was because I wasn't ready for it. I know you're busy, PD, but I also know how much you enjoyed Rocket Punch.

Donslaught

Just checking - are TripleS Signal drops postponed til February?

Aine

hi pd! if you feel like adding any albums i’d recommend the boyz’s album and &teams!

km

🍩 worry, really! I was just wondering, since you liked "Call Back" a lot 😅 But it's so nice to know we'll have a listening party 🥳🥳🥳

Elena Marco

Hoping for more Enoclock pleasee🙏♥️

Iza_Bella

Shooot I forgot! I’ll be adding it that’s my bad. I erased it from my board

Jet

Happy New Year PD 🎆😊!! I really hope you will still check out skz jpn album for giant. Also they released music videos for all their solos on the hip tape that I really hope you check out as well. Also would love if we can see some skz variety as well next month.

Malaki.H

I second listening to the giant album and watching the solo mvs!!

Malaki.H

I rewatch the whole thing! I want to see the members as trainees again but through the eyes of their debut, plus pd makes interesting commentary I don’t want to miss any. I totally get not wanting to watch huge shows twice though, if I can I like to watch dramas for the first time with pd. but I never watched any anime reactions because I’d seen everything already and there are so many shows I want to watch it felt like taking up too much time. I regret it a bit now because I do like to rewatch my favourites eventually and now the early anime reactions are lost on Vimeo I think :(

jessie

Really missing ZB1 content 😕

Val

I’m glad you can feel proud of the progress you’ve made through your hard work :)) Wow iland 2, I will be here to watch and support those reactions if/whenever they happen so take your time to do it the best way for you

jessie

hi pd, are you still planning to listen to skz giant album? also, for the hop album, each member’s solo has an mv, so hopefully u can check them out! and since u liked the choreo for wow, the dance practice is so good too. ofc, if u want more info about hop, u can watch the intro just like the ate one!

rawan

I miss TXT To Do reactions :(

Maf

And yutas album

Jasmine sumner

Are you not continuing Nana Tour?

maya k

Will you react to skz Japan album and the boyz last album

Jasmine sumner

Great song!

Upshot

For me personally, I rewatch the whole thing with them, no skipping around. Edit to add: After I watch a show for the first time (usually live/current to broadcast), I rarely ever go back and rewatch by myself. Watching other people's reactions refreshes my memory of the show and also allows me to enjoy it again through someone else's eyes!

Aine

Oh, happy new year and thanks again for being open with us and sharing your feelings. Your 2025 sounds exciting, I really hope you have an amazing year 💜

Elena Marco

No listening party for Minho's album? Unless you did it and I missed it?

Elena Marco

just wondering if the skz jpn ep listening party will still be happening!!

cy

this is nice to hear from you, pd! happy new year and i hope that you continue to prioritize your health. as for, ENHYPEN’s WTL the show is really superb so i know that you won’t regret watching it! 💕

ica

I have a question for those, who watch PD’s reactions to survival shows/videos with long watch time, but not that you watch it with him for the first time, but actually rewatching it. Do you watch it all? Like from start to end or do you skip for specific sections or just the commentary at the end? Because for example in my case I stopped watching Road to Kingdom Ace of Ace after the first episode, because PD said he would watch it, so I did not want to waste my time watching it twice and I rather waited for him. But now with the case of I-Land 2… regardless of my opinion to the show, I respect PD’s decision and there are actually a few parts and contestants I am curious what take PD has on them, but at the same time my brain is asking me: “Do you really want to watch it all again and spend that much time watching something you have seen?” Obviously I understand the aspect of loving something and seeing people watching it again and re-watching it with them, but in my case this applies (from the content, which is released on regular basis) to Shingeki no Kyojin, which is one of the pieces of works I have dedicated my life for 😅😅 so that is not the best example to compare it with…

WiseSmellyLegs

Any hope for listening party for Yuta's first album in the near future? No pressure, just wonder :)

mulier

Hope these lyrics help motivate you with all the progress you've made and will continue to make, thinking about your current self to your past self: "잊었던 진짜 내 모습을 알게 했던 네 익숙함 속에 또 어느새 희미해진 내 상처 흔적들 다 잊힌 everyday 내게 내어 준 shoulder, 아름답던 네 눈빛은 neverland 그림처럼 네게 안긴, 그 순간이 꿈 일리가 없는데 넌 나의 shiny weather, 언제든 난 no matter"

Aegiey

I am really looking forward to I-LAND 2😄

Amiracle

Great to hear you learning how to make beats cause im been making them as a hobby too. Its therapeutic since when you finish something its make you feel you achieved something & learn new things. Try to finish it tho. In every song you make every time you will more proud of your self. Shameless plug: my youtube name is Orbits Wavs for is interested On other note: by making beats you will hear song differently. When i watch MV's all 3 (videos, vocal, instrumental) separated automatically in my brain. Its weird. But it made me appreciate producers more.

orbit wavs

Hey PD you should check out Rented in Finland which is free on Viki Rakuten. It’s about 4 actors (Eunwoo, Kwak Dong-yeon who played Soo-cheol in Queen of Tears, Lee Dong-hwi, and Lee Je-hoon) swap their city lights for the raw wilds of Lapland, Finland, where even electricity and running water are a luxury. It’s a relaxing/comforting and hilarious journey as the City Boys experience the self-sufficient lifestyle of local residents. There’s 10 episodes and each are about 1 hr 30 mins. That might be a lot to add but you can always check it out in your own time

Sami Casingal

Thank you for the update PD! I wish you health and success this year too :3 May it be full of more victories for you (big and small) 🌸 Question, do you think you will listen to TWS' single album? They released 2 other songs along with Last Festival, and I have to say they were a big part of my december soundtrack. I think I must have listened to one or the other (or all 3) at least once a day. Hope you can do a small LP for that if there is time :3

Diana

happy new year pd! i hope you achieve the goals you have set yourself for this year~ if you do take up concert reactions again, i would highly highly recommend one of txt's ones!! i would love to see your reaction to their performances, not to mention the set pieces and b-sides. if that's ever something you would be interested in we could def provide you with some links!

lin

I’d love to see your reaction to each of the Stray kids music videos for their solo tracks😊

Charlie

I'm so happy to hear that you are making progress and you can start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. As someone who experiences extreme depressive episodes, I know the void can take over. Depression is one of the most selfish illnesses. I mean that as in it makes it so the only thing we can focus on is our own pain, our own struggles. We are always on empty so it's impossible to be there for others because we are barely hanging on as it is. You've come out from the shadows and you are self aware enough to have learned all of these different things about yourself and it's really great to see your progress and optimism for life. I wish you the very best and when things get tough the only thing that helps is reminding yourself that it will eventually pass. Which is now evident with your current life and mindset. I'm just extremely happy for you.

luna astrum

I’d be really excited if you reacted to I-land 2! No matter what some say, I think it was a fun watch and a good way to get to know the members :) Especially since it’s a permanent group. But I understand it takes quite some time to watch, so please take your time. It won’t matter if it takes you a bit of time to finish it all. I’m sure we’re all happy to wait for a bit!

Anniek

Have you listened to TWS recent album? :)

Amanda Bernström

I'm proud of the hard work you've been putting it. Also, new GOT7 coming on 1/20! (But if you never listened to the last album beyond NANANA, you absolutely should. One of their best.)

Kim Naff

You still haven’t finished nana tour. Is that not happening?

Emilie


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