This is such an interesting performance of Bouncy from last year's Japan Global Festival. They did a longer set with a few choreographed songs and few where they were interacting with the crowd. If I remember correctly there were some audio issues affecting the performance (they had to fight the backing track and the official yt release basically just used the audio from their album), plus the channel only put half the songs on yt, probably the ones filmed for broadcast. It was a bit confusing and not a little frustrating!
We finally got this Bouncy video and I don't know if anyone sees it, but San looks HEATED!! I've never seen him this visibly steamed during a performance. Watch as his angrily strips off his jacket. The camera keeps cutting back to him.
Still, it's fascinating to see them perform this song without the iconic choreo. They're really good at doing crowd work.
"After all, you're my wife." | Choi San
pairings: san x f.reader
genre: smut | fluff (if you squint)| +18 minors DNI
this is a mix between a poll and a request by @elfemi
summary: you marry san to make an alliance, and the agreement includes to live separate lives, but both of you seem to want each other (mafia!au)
word count: 3.4k
warnings: dom!san, sub!reader, san calls you his little pet, cursing, degrading, praising, unprotected sex (pls no), cum play, oral sex, fingering, penetrative sex, mentions of violence (not towards reader) and drugs -- lmk if I forgot anything
Enjoy! (;
There are two things you have very clear. Your dad is dead and you fucking hate Choi San. Inheriting the position of mafia leader was your birthright, your dad raised you to be that woman. However, not everyone wants to see a woman in such a powerful position, to their misfortune, you were the late mafia bossโs only child.ย
Be the Light: Pt. 1 (SeongjoongxReader)
Pairing: Hongjoong x Seonghwa x Fem!reader | Side pairing(s): Ateez x Fem!reader.
Word Count: 7k
Genre: angst, fluff, smut
AU: historical!au, arranged marriage!au, royalty!au
Summary: YN has spent her entire life in service of Han Sookmyung, Queen of Hanseong. She never dreamed above her station, or that she'd ever be in reach of Sookmyung's concubines, 'The Golden Ones'. But, when secrets are brought to life, her world is turned upside-down.
Warnings: graphic descriptions of violence, heavily referenced torture (briefly), heavily referenced abuse (briefly), heavily referenced sexual abuse (briefly), enslavement, slight gaslighting, lost sibling, political drama, historical drama, joseon!au, concubine!ateez, nsfw content, virgin!reader, polyamory, polygamous, throuple, threesome m/m/f, oral sex (m. and f. receiving/giving), cunnlingus, vaginal fingering, vaginal sex, virgin sex, virginity discussed
And thank you so much @daesukiii for beta reading this fic!! It's well appreciated!๐๐
NOTE: THIS STORY IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS
Part 2 >
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"YN!"
You heard her howl your name from down the hall. The sound of her voice made you quicken your pace, a streak of panic striking through you.ย
"YN! YN, where are you?!โ
Her voice sent ice cold water through your veins. Youโd left her alone with the others for only a moment. What could possibly have happened in the span of five minutes? A slew of scenarios ranging in severity ran through your mind. Somebody brushed her hair too hard. Somebody smeared her lip paint. Somebody said the wrong thing or the right thing but in the wrong way. You preferred not thinking of what sheโd done to that person.ย
โYN!โ
You walked through the wooden hallway, keeping your head down to not draw much attention to yourself. A habit, you supposed, that youโd learned since being her handmaiden. Finally reaching her room, you gave the guard outside a single glance and he slid the door open for you.ย
โSheโs in a mood today,โ he told you gruffly. โYouโd think after the night she had, sheโd be more docile.โ
โSheโs never docile,โ you replied. โIโll handle her.โ
โAs always.โย
You didnโt find her in the front room of her apartments, where servants put out her morning tea and breakfast spread. Walking past the red and cream colored couches, with their low wooden tables, you moved past more servants cleaning the window frames and floors spotless. You opened the doors leading into her bedroom. Two maids in plain hanboks changed her bed sheets and fluffed her pillows. They gave you both a concerned look, which you replied to with a nod.
โYN!โ
โYour Majesty, I am here. What is your command?โ
Look what might come out of hiatussssss ๐
Ateez as Romance Tropes
The one with the man of steel and his soft heart Part 1
San x Fem reader
Genres and warnings: strangers to lovers, bodyguard San, mayor's daughter, angst, mentions of violence and guns, fluff, humor, mature language, mild mature content, cliffhanger in the first part
Word count: 5.4k
San knew mixing business with pleasure would end in a disaster, but the pull you had on him was stronger than his determination. Unfortunately, the world is a cruel place, and his happy ending might be in jeopardy.
PEACH EYES โถ YUNHO
โ You and your insufferable ex, an opinionated real estate agent named Yunho, are constantly bickering whenever you see eachother. He thinks youโre too idealistic, and you think heโs just a selfish prick. The bickering feels endless, until Yunho shows up at your doorstep at dawn, exhausted from a work night out, with a crying baby in his arms and desperation in his eyes.
The plan is simple at first: hand the child over to the nearest authorities and be done with the situation. But then, you find a note tucked in the babyโs blanket. The mother, on the run and out of options, begs whoever finds her son to care for him until she can return.
For once, you and Yunho call a truce, deciding to temporarily take care of the babyโฆ at least just until you figure out what to do next.
Pairing: Ex!Yunho x Reader
Content: Exes to Enemies to Lovers, Lots of Bickering, Fluff, Angst, Second Chance, Miscarriage, OCD
Note: As you may have noticed this has a sensitive content so if that makes you uncomfortable don't interact with the posts related to it!
pairing: choi san x afab! reader
word count: 11k
warnings: smut (i mean,,, itโs me), d/s undertones, reader is kind of a brat, brat tamer choi san (yes), unprotected sex, rough sex, manhandling, hair pulling, oral sex (female receiving), spit kink and play, spanking, praise, name calling, possessive sex, kind of a breeding kink?, creampie, past abusive relationship (so if thatโs a trigger skip the first few paragraphs), reader is a badass (i love women), lots of teasing.
summary: youโre tired of your ex trying to control your life, and as youโre once again faced with him, you know youโll have to rely on yourself to make it. butโฆ things donโt go as planned, and for once, someone steps in, and helps you. instead of going home, you decide to give the stranger a chance at making your night memorable. and fuck, he does.
ily (i love yunhwa)
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note : hey guys !! so I was thinking about this story for a long time, so enjoy !! and don't mind me writing so much, yunho fics. I'm too obsessed with him these days TvT
genre : romance, fantasy, royalty au
pairing : prince yunho x princess f!reader
word count : 2.9k+ synopsis : In the kingdom of Valtoria, Princess Y/N has always known that duty comes before love. Betrothed to a prince she does not love, she finds herself drawn to his younger brother, Prince Yunho, whose kindness and warmth awaken emotions she never thought possible. Their love, hidden in stolen moments and whispered promises, is tested by the expectations of the court and the weight of tradition. As their forbidden love threatens to unravel, fate intervenes, unravelling a conspiracy that changes the course of history. With the kingdom on their side, Y/N and Yunho are finally free to wed, sealing their love not as a secret but as a promise to their people. Years later, as they rule side by side with their children, their love becomes a legendโone that proves that even in a world of duty and sacrifice, love will always triumph.
The kingdom of Valtoria was a land of grandeur, its castles kissed by the sun and its rivers whispering secrets of ancient love. Yet, within its gilded halls, a love story unfoldedโone that defied duty, challenged destiny, and was written in the stars long before the lovers even met.
Princess Y/N had spent her life preparing for duty. Every lesson, every whispered word from her tutors, had sculpted her into the perfect queenโthe kind who put her people before herself, who followed tradition without question. She had been raised to understand that love was a luxury, not a necessity.
But no lesson had prepared her for Prince Yunho.
He arrived at the Valtorian palace in the bloom of spring, his presence commanding yet effortlessly warm. Unlike the stiff, formal nobles she had grown accustomed to, Yunho carried himself with ease. He was charming, yes, but not in the practiced way of court politicians. His kindness was not a tool but a truth.
Their first meeting was nothing remarkableโjust a fleeting exchange in the castle gardens, a courteous greeting. Yet, the way he looked at her, as if he had already read every page of her heart, left her breathless.
And then, there was his voice, rich and smooth like honeyed wine. โIt is an honor to finally meet the princess whose name carries the weight of legend.โ
She had laughed, surprised by his playfulness. โI hope the legend is not too disappointing in person.โ
His gaze held hers, deep and unwavering. โQuite the opposite.โ
What began as polite conversations soon turned into something far more dangerous. They met in secret corners of the palace, beneath the grand chandeliers of royal banquets, where stolen glances spoke louder than words. They exchanged letters, hidden in books and carried by trusted hands, each word laced with longing.
Yunho was different from any man she had ever known. He did not view her as a pawn to be played in the great game of politics. To him, she was not just a princess, but a personโwith dreams, desires, and fears.
One evening, as they stood in the palaceโs moonlit courtyard, Yunho took her hand. โTell me something true,โ he whispered.
She hesitated. Truth was dangerous in their world.
But under his gaze, she felt safe. โI wish I were not a princess.โ
His fingers tightened around hers. โAnd I wish I had met you in another lifeโone where we were free to love without consequence.โ
But love, no matter how powerful, could not erase duty. Y/N was betrothed to anotherโa man chosen not for love, but for alliance. The engagement was meant to unite Valtoria and Rhenmere, ensuring peace between the two great kingdoms.
Yunho, though a prince, was not her intended. His elder brother was. And in their world, love did not overrule duty.
As the wedding day drew closer, the weight of expectation pressed down on her, suffocating. At night, she lay awake, haunted by the knowledge that she would soon stand at the altar with a man she did not love, while the one who held her heart would be forced to watch in silence.
One evening, in the hidden solace of the castle library, Yunho found her sitting by the window, lost in thought.
โI cannot bear this,โ she confessed, tears threatening to spill. โEvery step I take leads me further from you.โ
He knelt before her, taking her hands in his. โThen let us find another path.โ
โBut how?โ she whispered. โMy fate is already written.โ
He lifted her hand to his lips, pressing a kiss against her fingers. โThen let us rewrite it.โ
Their love was not destined to remain a secret forever. Whispers of their stolen moments reached the ears of the court, and soon, the king himself summoned Yunho.
โI have been patient with your indiscretions,โ the king warned. โBut love is not a privilege princes can afford. Your duty is to your family, to your kingdom.โ
Yunhoโs jaw tightened. โAnd what of her duty to herself? What of her heart?โ
The kingโs eyes were cold. โA queen does not follow her heart. She follows her duty.โ
That night, Y/N and Yunho met in the royal gardens, knowing their time was slipping away. The stars above seemed to weep with them, their silver light casting long shadows across the marble pathways.
โI cannot ask you to fight for something that will only bring you pain,โ she whispered, her fingers trailing over his cheek. โI love you too much to see you suffer.โ
His hands cupped her face, his touch desperate, reverent. โThen let me suffer. If it means loving you, I would endure every pain, every consequence.โ
She closed her eyes, leaning into his embrace. โIf only love were enough.โ
He kissed her then, slow and deep, as if trying to etch the memory into his very soul. A promise. A vow. No matter what the world demanded of them, their love would remain.
The wedding day arrived, but fate had other plans. A political scandal rocked the royal courtโY/Nโs betrothed was caught in a conspiracy against the throne, his betrayal laid bare before the kingdom. The engagement was annulled, the alliance shattered.
And through the storm, Yunho remained by her side.
As the dust settled, the royal council convened. With no heir to marry, a new union was proposedโone that would strengthen the kingdom and honor the peopleโs wishes.
One that would finally bring Y/N and Yunho together.
The grand halls of the palace were adorned with gold and ivory, the scent of fresh roses filling the air as the kingdom gathered to witness their beloved princess wed the man she had fought so hard to love. As Y/N walked down the aisle, her gown shimmering like stardust, she locked eyes with Yunho, whose smile was brighter than the sun itself.
When he took her hands in his, there was no hesitation, no fearโonly love, pure and unwavering. โWith this vow,โ Yunho said, his voice steady, โI promise to love you in this life and the next, until the stars themselves fade from the sky.โ
Tears shimmered in her eyes as she whispered, โAnd I vow to stand beside you, as your queen, your partner, and the keeper of your heart.โ
As they sealed their promises with a kiss, the kingdom erupted into cheers, celebrating the love that had defied all odds.
The years passed, and their love only grew stronger. In the quiet moments, away from the eyes of the court, they found solace in each otherโs arms. Their kingdom thrived under their rule, their bond an unshakable force.
And then, one evening, as the sun set over the palace gardens, Y/N watched as Yunho knelt before their twin children, laughter spilling from their lips as he crowned them with flower tiaras.
She smiled, her heart full.
โYouโve given me everything,โ she whispered.
Yunho turned to her, his expression soft. โNo, my love. You were my everything, long before the world allowed us to be.โ
And as their children ran toward them, their laughter filling the air, Y/N knewโlove had truly conquered all.
For theirs was a love that would echo through history, whispered in the winds, sung by the stars, and cherished for all eternity.
so ateez released some multi-use fragrance oils exclusively to japan recently, each one customised for each individual member. although i can't get my hands on them just yet, i do have access to their scent profiles, so for anyone else who's desperately curious about what they might smell like, i've attempted to describe them all below!
fragrance terms for reference:
- top notes: the initial scents smelled on application - usually the lightest/sharpest scents used (e.g. citrus or super powdery/light floral scents);
- middle notes: the scents that appear once the top notes have faded - generally considered the central core or heart of a fragrance. they're usually fuller/smoother than top notes (e.g. cinnamon/spices or fuller floral scents like jasmine);
- base notes: the scents that form the foundational structure of a fragrance, underpinning the top and middle notes and generally being the most long-lived scents that linger after application (usually woody scents, or musks);
- accords: blends of notes that form the character profile of a perfume (e.g. woody or floral). they're the text in coloured bubbles in the images below the cut.
some general impressions:
- yeosang & wooyoung seem to have the most overtly masculine-smelling oils.
- seonghwa & san seem to have the most traditionally feminine-smelling oils.
- hongjoong, yunho, mingi, and jongho all seem to have relatively gender-neutral scents. yunho's might lean the most masculine of the four, but all four are fairly ubiquitously pleasing.
- all of them are Very Fitting imo!! whoever put these scent profiles together did a really good job of capturing the essence of each of the guys.
individual oils are under the cut because there are 8 of them: