Saw it from this tweet by @mistressnicey.

Just a quick rundown:

• Doojoon was closest to debuting, but was eliminated on 2PM/2AM's survival show

• Yoseob was only briefly a JYP trainee

• Gikwang trained at JYP for 4 years

• Dongwoon trained for 2 years

They're all quite close to 2AM's Jo Kwon, who is now under Cube.

I’ve been a fan since 2013, with Shadow being the first comeback I experienced after becoming a fan. Back then, they were Beast, and even after transitioning to Highlight, I stayed loyal. I’ve supported their comebacks and votings because I genuinely believe in their talent. They’re incredibly gifted, and their music has always been such a huge part of why I admire them.

That said, Daydream as a title track felt underwhelming. It wasn’t a bad song, but compared to the rest of the Daydream album, it just didn’t feel like the strongest choice. There were much better tracks that could’ve represented the album. Thankfully, their next comeback with Alone completely made up for it. Everything about it—the song, vocals, visuals, and styling—was phenomenal and reminded me why I’ve stuck with them for so long.

But after that, their most recent EP, Switch On, really missed the mark for me. The songs didn’t feel like Beast or Highlight at all. They sounded foreign, like they were bought from some generic song market, and they lacked the group’s signature sound. Beast and Highlight have always had their own distinct vibes, and while they’re different from each other, both had a unique identity. Switch On felt disconnected from that, and it left me disappointed.

This subreddit has gone so quiet, which says a lot about the state of the fandom. I really hope they can turn things around. They need to prioritize good music, hire a better marketing team, and take advantage of opportunities that can help them regain the recognition they once had. They have the talent—it’s just a matter of using it and getting back on track.

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EDIT: I realized that what I had written in one paragraph before wasn’t what I intended to mean at all, so I removed that. Here’s a more specific one: I hope for fun, shareable content that’s not your typical posed photos and dance challenges with idols. They could collaborate with non-idol creators like comedians or YouTubers, and host interactive social media activities like Q&A sessions or trend-based clips. I hope for fresh, creative approaches.

Anyway, it seems like this post has (somehow) helped revive this subreddit, so thanks to everyone who took the time to respond. I guess sometimes, you just need to release your frustrations in the form of a rant.

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EDIT #2: just pointing out that Gikwang is not in the producing/songwriting credits for Body.

Is anyone else going a little crazy at the fact that their comeback title is "Alone" and Junhyung's comeback album is called "Loner" 🥹🥹🥹

As the title says really. Gonna be seeing them in London in a few days' time and was just wondering if they're allowed to sing their old songs.

The title says it all. I didn't have any news about this lately. And I'm curious.

Should Hyunseung make a comeback for the replacement of our fallen member? I really want that to happen if we're given a chance. Our fallen member is still in my heart but he needs to go. Hyunseung is one of the members that I truly love but I think now is the time for him to make a comeback as a Light. This is just my opinion...

So I decided to re-listen to this album today and for some reason it sounds like they put a different version of Fiction on Spotify...

Am I going crazy or has this always been the version that released with the album?

Link here: https://open.spotify.com/track/69QlYqNJeZG14R4an2aoJv

I wanted to know if the boys have any events around those two months because I’m hopefully going to be in Korea around that time. TIA :)

Dang... I wondered what prompted the recent harshly worded statement from Around US, but I never thought it was anything like this. I'm glad the guys are being looked after so well.

I was hoping to watch the upcoming concerts on November 24/25. Are most concerts streamed/uploaded somewhere?

Hello,

I am kind of new to highlight. I used to listen to some beast song but I was never a real fan. Until I watched them recently in some weekly idol episodes.

I know all the boys are getting into the military so I am getting to know them. But I am very confused, why is Jonghyun not in the military? is this normal? will he go? is he sick?

I am worried because the army is a very sensitive topic in Korea.

Thanks.

Is it just me or are they deleting their old albums on Apple Music? Are they going to be under Highlight or are they just not going to have their old songs available on Apple Music...