Guys, I need to gush with people over XLOV.
They are truly blowing my mind with this concept.
First – the songs. 1&only is genuinely such an amazing song – it’s sensual, groovy, and has the magic that takes me back to second / third gen sound. Their vocals are also distinct and sound amazing. My only gripe is the lyrics (papi chulo?) but they are camp in the way I love kpop lyrics to be camp, so I’ll let it slide.
The genderless concept is groundbreaking. It honestly is. They have told fans at fansigning they truly don’t care what gender you refer to them as – they embody so much feminine AND masculine energy, seem incredibly confident in themselves and just ready to break down a huge wall that has been in this industry. I feel like they are the queer rep I have always longed for – true, genuine queer rep.
Their concept may be genderless, but their concept isn’t queer – THEY are queer, and so it feels so much more authentic.
EDIT – Also, they have expressed that they won’t ask people to do challenges with them, because they understand how their choreography can be viewed and don’t want other idols to feel uncomfortable. This is a whole convo in itself.
Also, they are heavily involved in their own artistry! From concept to styling to even music production. They are doing this because they feel empowered by it.
But what has me most floored right now is the choreography. I’m sure most have seen 1&only – it’s gone viral everywhere, and is what drew my attention in. I don’t know who they hired for this, but they absolutely nailed it – every member shines and it suits the song perfectly:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5udJg2vAi4&t=1s
But what I need to talk about because I cant find anyone on reddit talking about it, is the choreo for Bizness:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzpMVYZZqdU&list=RDAzpMVYZZqdU&start_radio=1
Here’s a live performance of it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prR9miCSDlg&list=RDprR9miCSDlg&start_radio=1
This is the definition of when amazing choreo can SELL a song. The transition from “stay out of my business” to “dance” – ICONIC.
Gosh I am just gushing over them. Have you checked them out yet? Thoughts?
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