September 23rd is Key’s birthday, so this day thread is for him! In addition to being a member of SHINee, Key is an incredible solo artist, dancer, actor, and just an awesome person with great style. He’s dramatic, and funny, … Continue reading The 9/23 Key Day Thread
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Last year I shared some of this in OT on the day of the Harvest Moon, but this year I wanted to share it with you all BEFORE the Harvest … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 23, 2026)
The Avocado, much like Taemin, is easy to love. So you should listen to his song and fall in love. Because it’s very pretty. And I think some of you might like it. That’s all, thanks for listening. 💖 Have … Continue reading The 9/21 Night Thread is Easy to Love
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Check out Onew’s latest Japanese release, Kakera! The single is classic J-pop, bright and sweet. I also really like the second song, “Tock-Talk”! His voice is just a great fit … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 16, 2026)
September 13th is Yeonjun’s birthday, so this day thread is for him! I’m a new Yeonjun fan, but I have fallen hard and fast. I was first captivated when I saw how he connected with the audience during one of … Continue reading The 9/13 Yeonjun Day Thread
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Season two of Love is Better the Second Time Around has started, and it’s already off to a great start. If you haven’t seen season one, I highly recommend it! … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 9, 2026)
September 7th is EJ’s birthday, so this Day Thread is for him! EJ (Euijoo) is an incredible singer, dancer, rapper, actor, and he’s &TEAM’s adorable, goofy, wonderful, beautiful, kind, sweet, thoughtful leader! With EJ leading &TEAM I never have to … Continue reading The 9/7 Happy Euijoo Day Thread
Today is &TEAM’s fourth anniversary! This is my second time celebrating their anniversary in a Day Thread, which is wild to think about. It definitely doesn’t feel like a whole year has passed. But when I look at all of … Continue reading The 9/3 &TEAM 縁DAY Thread
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! New King & Prince EP! And they uploaded their recent CDTV performance to YouTube, fun! And, as always… What have you been watching/reading/playing/eating/listening to lately? Happy Wednesday! 🐺 Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 2, 2026)
It’s finally here!!! Taemin’s new album is everything I hoped it would be and more. The album moves from one song to the next like a story, but it’s the kind of story that rips your heart out. You start … Continue reading The 8/31 Soft Violence Day Thread
I was listening to Kana Nishino (西野カナ) today, and when “Best Friend” came on the shuffle I thought “this would be a good song for an open thread header”. So I decided to share this live performance with you all! … Continue reading The 8/27 Night Thread is Glad You’re Here
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! A new Motoki Ohmori (大森元貴) song that made me cry to add to the list of all the other Motoki Ohmori songs that make me cry. And, as always… What … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 26, 2026)
Taemin is coming for all of us. But for me especially. And there is no escape. He’s made an album that, from what I can tell from the videos and images so far, is some kind of body horror fever … Continue reading The 8/24 Night Thread is Scared
I’m sure I can find a song, just give me a minute…ok this is what came up on my shuffle so enjoy KEY being awesome. Have a nice day/night! 💖 Continue reading The 8/23 Day Thread Will Think of Something
When I first heard this song I was pretty ambivalent about it, thought it just wasn’t my thing. Then something happened, I don’t know what, and now I’m obsessed and it’s my song of summer. I think it’s a song … Continue reading The 8/22 Day Thread Keeps it Cool
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! TOMORROW X TOGETHER released their 5th Japanese single this week, and I’m in love. There’s actually 4 songs (including another version of the title track), so it feels more like … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 19, 2026)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Very happy today to be able to share Toumei Tengoku’s (とうめい天国) first EP with everyone. They’ve been releasing a lot of new music this past year, you can really feel … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 12, 2026)
Today is a little difficult! But it’s okay. Because I have the Day Thread! And &TEAM! And SHINee! And, most recently, TOMORROW X TOGETHER! So, that gives me a lot of joy and love, making even difficult days better. It … Continue reading The 8/11 Day Thread is Okay
Sometimes an album doesn’t really do anything for me the first time I listen to it. And then I listen again, and it suddenly clicks. SHINee’s Atmos is not one of those albums. The first time I heard it, I … Continue reading The 8/10 Day Thread is an Anti Believer
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! The “Prologue” video for &TEAM’s new EP was Little Red Riding Hood-themed and I am NOT normal about it. Not even a little bit. And this morning they released this … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 5, 2026)
Key is super cool. I love his music. I love his style. I love his attitude. I just think he’s cool. Maybe you’ll like him too! If you’re interested in some awesome 80’s synth pop I recommend you check him … Continue reading The 8/5 Day Thread is Killer
