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On Bloody Top: A Purple Kiss Primer
Apr. 1st, 2023 10:15 amDo you like vocals? Do you like girl groups that are chaos personified? Do you like cute but creepy?
Boy do I have the group for you!
Purple Kiss debuted in March of 2021, though they had dropped two "pre-debut" singles prior. They are Rainbow Bridge World's second-ever girl group, and as such were highly anticipated as Mamamoo's "little sisters". They chose the name Purple Kiss because purple is a color that is made from several others, much like the colors of their voices. I forget where the Kiss comes from. It's probably not that important. I'm a marketer, this is all bullshit anyway.
Originally, PK had seven members, however Park Jieun left the group in November of 2022 due to health reasons. She still frequently posts on the fan cafe, though, to let fans know she's doing well. She's a sweetie and we wish her all the best.
Purple Kiss was intended to be a "conceptless" group, however their debut "Ponzona" had a dark concept, and for the last several comebacks they've been playing on this idea that they're witches. The witch concept started in this Story Film prior to their MemeM album release that is the perfect combination of Wes Andersen and KPop and I adore it.
The fandom name is Plory, and the girls often refer to themselves as Purki.
Unlike my other nugus, PK is from a well-known company in RBW that, while it has its problems, is at least aware they need to spend money on things like MVs, stage costumes, promotion, etc. They have also done a good job getting PK onto various variety shows.
You can even make an argument that PK isn't nugu and I would generally agree with that. If you follow kpop closely, you probably would have heard of them at some point. However, compared to several of their peers, PK is lesser known, and seems to have more international fans than Korean ones based on my very scientific method of comparing the ratios of comments in Korean on YouTube to the ratios of popular groups in Korea.
This could be because they have leaned into the dark concept, and also probably has to do with debuting during a pandemic and competing against such 'instant hit' girl groups as IVE and New Jeans.
Fortunately, Purple Kiss has only one minor scandal to note. During their first ever season's greetings, which was air force themed (which... what?), one of the members had a patch with the Nazi swastika on it. RBW admitted it was their fault for not doing enough to double check the styling, they issued new photocards to replace the ones where it was seen, and that was that.
One of the coolest things about Purple Kiss is that they are partially self produced! Chaein composed and wrote lyrics for several tracks, Yuki wrote like 95% (not an exaggeration really) of her own raps, and other members participated in lyric writing as well. Swan even wrote the lyrics for their debut song, Ponzona!
As of March 21, 2023, they have released five EPs and one holiday single. Individual members have also participated in OSTs.
Into Violet (March 2021) with the title track "Ponzona"
( Click for more music )
This is arranged by age order
( Meet Goeun, Dosie, Ireh, Yuki, Chaein, and Swan )
Like I mentioned up top, Purple Kiss is one of the wildest girl groups I've seen, especially as Rookies. They always have a good time on variety shows, and especially when it's just themselves. If you watch just one piece of content, let it be their version of the Zombie Game.
They also belong in the competitive karaoke hall of fame.
There are also several FANTASTIC Youtube clip compilations. Like this one. Or perhaps this one.
Listen, they just have the personality of a 12 member group packed into one half the size.
As of writing this, there are 83!!! Purple Kiss fics on Ao3, 73 if you filter out crossovers.
( Potential Pairings )
ANYWAY, I hope this primer was at least a little bit helpful! Love Purple Kiss, you won't be disappointed.
And if there is anything you'd like to see added to future primers, let me know. Next up will probably be either Nine.i or T.A.N.
Boy do I have the group for you!
Okay, first the basics:
Purple Kiss debuted in March of 2021, though they had dropped two "pre-debut" singles prior. They are Rainbow Bridge World's second-ever girl group, and as such were highly anticipated as Mamamoo's "little sisters". They chose the name Purple Kiss because purple is a color that is made from several others, much like the colors of their voices. I forget where the Kiss comes from. It's probably not that important. I'm a marketer, this is all bullshit anyway.
Originally, PK had seven members, however Park Jieun left the group in November of 2022 due to health reasons. She still frequently posts on the fan cafe, though, to let fans know she's doing well. She's a sweetie and we wish her all the best.
Purple Kiss was intended to be a "conceptless" group, however their debut "Ponzona" had a dark concept, and for the last several comebacks they've been playing on this idea that they're witches. The witch concept started in this Story Film prior to their MemeM album release that is the perfect combination of Wes Andersen and KPop and I adore it.
The fandom name is Plory, and the girls often refer to themselves as Purki.
Unlike my other nugus, PK is from a well-known company in RBW that, while it has its problems, is at least aware they need to spend money on things like MVs, stage costumes, promotion, etc. They have also done a good job getting PK onto various variety shows.
You can even make an argument that PK isn't nugu and I would generally agree with that. If you follow kpop closely, you probably would have heard of them at some point. However, compared to several of their peers, PK is lesser known, and seems to have more international fans than Korean ones based on my very scientific method of comparing the ratios of comments in Korean on YouTube to the ratios of popular groups in Korea.
This could be because they have leaned into the dark concept, and also probably has to do with debuting during a pandemic and competing against such 'instant hit' girl groups as IVE and New Jeans.
Fortunately, Purple Kiss has only one minor scandal to note. During their first ever season's greetings, which was air force themed (which... what?), one of the members had a patch with the Nazi swastika on it. RBW admitted it was their fault for not doing enough to double check the styling, they issued new photocards to replace the ones where it was seen, and that was that.
One of the coolest things about Purple Kiss is that they are partially self produced! Chaein composed and wrote lyrics for several tracks, Yuki wrote like 95% (not an exaggeration really) of her own raps, and other members participated in lyric writing as well. Swan even wrote the lyrics for their debut song, Ponzona!
As of March 21, 2023, they have released five EPs and one holiday single. Individual members have also participated in OSTs.
Into Violet (March 2021) with the title track "Ponzona"
( Click for more music )
Meet Purki!
This is arranged by age order
( Meet Goeun, Dosie, Ireh, Yuki, Chaein, and Swan )
Okay but LISTEN
So I asked a friend, "As a casual PK fan, what drew you to them?" and they responded, "While their choreo is fun, it's that their music fucks." And I have to agree. First, I hate ballads. I find them boring and skippable, no matter who is singing (yes, even Victon's Seungsik). But Purple Kiss has BALLAD RIGHTS. They're SO GOOD. Also their B-Sides are fucking AMAZING. Like. You ALWAYS have to listen to the full album. ( A few of my b-side faves )Girl Content
Like I mentioned up top, Purple Kiss is one of the wildest girl groups I've seen, especially as Rookies. They always have a good time on variety shows, and especially when it's just themselves. If you watch just one piece of content, let it be their version of the Zombie Game.
They also belong in the competitive karaoke hall of fame.
There are also several FANTASTIC Youtube clip compilations. Like this one. Or perhaps this one.
Listen, they just have the personality of a 12 member group packed into one half the size.
Ships
As of writing this, there are 83!!! Purple Kiss fics on Ao3, 73 if you filter out crossovers.
( Potential Pairings )
ANYWAY, I hope this primer was at least a little bit helpful! Love Purple Kiss, you won't be disappointed.
And if there is anything you'd like to see added to future primers, let me know. Next up will probably be either Nine.i or T.A.N.
