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I read somewhere that DeepSeek could not describe the Loonaverse. , so I asked so I went ahead and posted this prompt:

>>Please explain the Loonaverse to me.<<

This was the response, which I thought was not bad at all.

>>The Loonaverse is a fictional universe created by Blockberry Creative, the entertainment company behind the South Korean girl group LOONA. It serves as a rich narrative backdrop for LOONa's music, music videos, and other content. The Loonaverse is known for its intricate storytelling, symbolism, and interconnected themes, which have captivated fans and inspired extensive analysis and theories.
Key Elements of the Loonaverse:

Members and Subunits:

LOONA consists of 12 members, each representing a different color, animal, and concept. Before debuting as a full group, each member was introduced individually with a solo song and music video, followed by subunits:

LOONA 1/3: Focused on a more "realistic" and earthly concept.

LOONA ODD EYE CIRCLE: Centered around a dreamy, celestial, and mysterious theme.

LOONA yyxy: Explored a more abstract and surreal concept, tied to the idea of a "utopia."

Themes and Symbolism:

The Loonaverse explores themes of self-discovery, duality, connection, and the interplay between reality and fantasy. It often uses metaphors like mirrors, moons, and celestial bodies to represent these ideas.

The concept of "alternate selves" or parallel universes is a recurring motif, suggesting that the members exist in multiple dimensions or timelines.

Narrative Structure:

The Loonaverse is not presented in a linear fashion. Instead, it unfolds through music videos, lyrics, and visual cues, allowing fans (known as "Orbits") to piece together the story.

Key storylines include the members' journeys to find each other, the struggle between freedom and control, and the search for identity.

Key Symbols and Motifs:

The Moon: Represents the group's name (LOONA, derived from "luna," meaning moon) and serves as a central symbol of guidance and mystery.

Colors and Animals: Each member is associated with a specific color and animal, which often appear in their music videos and tie into the overarching narrative.

Eden and the Mobius Strip: The idea of Eden (a utopia) and the Mobius strip (a symbol of infinity and interconnectedness) are recurring elements, suggesting a cyclical nature to the story.

Fan Theories and Engagement:

The Loonaverse is designed to be open to interpretation, encouraging fans to analyze and theorize about its meaning. Orbits often collaborate to decode hidden messages, connections between music videos, and the overall storyline.

Blockberry Creative and LOONA have occasionally provided hints or explanations, but much of the Loonaverse remains intentionally ambiguous.

Music and Visuals:

LOONA's music videos are highly cinematic and packed with visual storytelling. They often reference each other, creating a cohesive universe.

The group's music spans various genres, reflecting the diverse concepts and emotions within the Loonaverse.

Notable Releases in the Loonaverse:

Solo Debuts: Each member's solo song and music video introduced their character and added to the overarching narrative.

Subunit Releases: Albums like Love & Live (LOONA 1/3), Mix & Match (LOONA ODD EYE CIRCLE), and beauty&thebeat (LOONA yyxy) expanded on the universe.

Full Group Debut: [+ +] (2018) and its repackage [X X] (2019) brought all 12 members together, further developing the Loonaverse.

Later Releases: Albums like [#] (2020) and [12:00] (2020) continued to explore the universe's themes and symbolism.

The Loonaverse is a testament to LOONA's innovative approach to K-pop, blending music, storytelling, and visual art into a unique and immersive experience. Its complexity and depth have made it a standout concept in the industry. <<

#AI#DeepSeek#Kpop
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🧵 3/3

@Erzbet

3) LOONA -- Butterfly -- M COUNTDOWN 190228

Memory plays tricks on me on occasion; I sometimes think of "Butterfly" as LOONA's first release as a full group, but of course that's not the case, since the full goup debuted with "Hi High".

"Hi High" was not a bad song, but I think I was not alone in finding it anticlimactic after the long build up of the individual member and subunit debuts. Then the staging and choreography of "Hi High" came in for criticism as cheap and uninspired. Was the whole LOONA project going to turn out to be a damp squib?

That question was buried with triumphant "No!" with the release of "Butterfly". Not only was the MV remarkable, but the promotion revealed one of the greatest choreographies in kpop.

This M Countdown stage was not the first of that comeback, but it is my favourite. The blouses and pants are perfect for the choreo, and when Heejin arises at the opening, I know that my faith not just in LOONA but in Kpop has been vindicated.

youtu.be/X5oU5ePtvJk?si=jZjvJI

Yaaaay ... what a fun #KPopMonday Theme this week - #TwoSongsOneTitle.

So many good options. How about BTS Vs Loona. Such different vibes, but both so fierce.

[HD] BTS (방탄소년단) So What [LIVE Performance] TOKYO DOME
youtube.com/watch?v=-dxXa3rr11

이달의 소녀 (LOONA) "So What"
youtube.com/watch?v=GEo5bmUKFv

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@Erzbet

Thanks for being such a star by running this every week.

#KpopMonday #DayByDay

LOONA -- Day and Night

This catchy little song might serve as a bridge from last week's to this week's theme.

You can hear this is a 'mics on' performance.

#Kpop #LOONA #DayAndnight #GirlGroups

youtu.be/fZkoR1zPiOU?si=EcbqNB