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[ Image Description: A minimalist digital mood board on an iPad screen. It shows four different aesthetic soda bottle mockups in neon colors, each tagged with a Saja Boy's name and a flavor profile (e.g., 'Spiced Ginger,' 'Electric Lychee'). Kaori’s hand, with a sharp silver manicure, is pointing at a 'Branding Strategy' header. ]

I see the confusion in the replies, so let me explain why I’m so fixated on this "Soda" mystery. 🥤🪐

As a soloist at DRE, I’m taught that every debut is a bridge to the fans. LUMA, you deserve more than just a song; you deserve a piece of the world we’re building. 💜

From a strategic branding perspective, the Saja Boys missing a custom soda deal is a massive oversight. Think about it:

If your debut is 'Soda Pop,' the next logical step is a curated line of flavors. Not generic cola—I'm talking about specific, exclusive blends that represent each member's energy. Something you can actually hold and taste while you watch the MV. It turns a 3-minute song into a physical experience. ⛓️🎙️

Is it a lack of funding? Or does their management simply not see the vision? To leave that much "fandom connection" on the table seems... wasteful. If it were my debut, Min-Ho would have had a lavender-steel flavored sparkling tea in your hands on day one.

Maybe they’re just too busy with the 'chaos' to think about the business. I’ll keep my strategy, thank you. 💅✨

[ Image Description: A high-quality screencap of Kaori’s laptop screen. The "Soda Pop" music video is paused on a frame of the Saja Boys in their bright, bubbly summer outfits. On the side of the screen, several browser tabs are open, including one titled "Top K-Pop Brand Deals 2025" and another searching for "Saja Boys Agency." Kaori's hand is visible in the corner, holding a sleek silver stylus. ]

I finally sat down to watch the 'Soda Pop' MV. 🥤

I have to admit—the performance is solid. The choreography is well-timed and clearly rehearsed to a high standard, which I respect. Professionalism recognizes professionalism. 🎙️

But as I was watching, I started having... questions. LUMA, maybe you can help me understand how things work for them:

The Brand Deal: They’re singing about soda so much—do they actually have a deal with a beverage company? Or is this just very committed concept work?

The Fandom: What do they call their supporters? I have my wonderful LUMA 💜, but I haven't seen an official name for theirs yet. Is it 'Sodas'? 'Bubbles'?

The Management: Does anyone know what agency they’re under? I’m at DRE, but I haven't seen them in our official soloist reports. Are they independent, or is their manager just very good at hiding?

It’s interesting to see another group in this space. They seem to rely a lot on... instinct. I prefer strategy. 🪐

Let me know what you think in the comments. I’m genuinely curious. ⛓️ #KARISE #SajaBoys #SodaPop #LUMA #KPopDemonHunters

💬 TOP COMMENTS:

[ Image Description: A aesthetic digital graphic featuring a glowing lavender wave pattern against a dark metallic grid. At the center, bold, sleek typography reveals the official title: "AURA SPIKES w/ KARISE". Small text at the bottom reads: "EPISODE 1 — AIRING FRIDAY ON DRE AUDIO CORNER." ]

The votes are in, and Min-Ho's corporate title ('DRE Soloist Project Report 02') has been officially thrown in the trash.

Shoutout to @star-gazer-karise for the winning name suggestion: AURA SPIKES 🪐.

Min-Ho looked physically pained when I showed him the new graphic graphic sheet. He muttered something about how a title tracking 'uncontrolled energy leaks' is terrible brand security, but the budget is already signed. The show is ours.

I am currently looking over the first batch of Q&A questions you submitted. I am also finalizing my notes on 'Weird Human Customs' for Episode 1. (Spoiler: I spent an hour trying to understand why humans buy tiny clothes for dogs, and I still don't have an answer).

Get ready for Friday, LUMA. Keep sending your fan-art and questions. I’m watching the tags. 💜

💬 TOP COMMENTS:

@ star-gazer-karise "OH MY GOD?? SHE PICKED MY SUGGESTION??? I am shaking, screaming, crying, the graphic looks so beautiful 😭💜"

@ luma-galaxy "Min-Ho being stressed out in the background makes this 10x better. Long live Aura Spikes!"

@ sajaboys-left-shoe "Wait, 'aura spikes' is actually such a cool aesthetic name for a K-pop podcast though? It sounds so high-fashion synth wave."

[ Image Description: A high-fashion digital graphic with a metallic lavender steel border. In the center, text reads: "KARISE OFFICIAL AUDIO RECORDINGS — COMMENCING FRIDAY." The background is a moody, blurred silhouette of a professional studio microphone. ]

Min-Ho finally approved the budget for a weekly audio project. Starting this Friday, I will be hosting a regular podcast just for my LUMA stars. 🪐

I want this space to feel personal. I will be sharing updates about my daily training, dropping weird fun facts I find out during my human culture studies (some of your customs are genuinely fascinating), and hosting a dedicated Q&A section where I answer your questions directly.

I also want to feature a Fan-Art segment. If you create anything, tag it. I want to see how you view our universe.

The only problem? Min-Ho’s official name suggestion for the show is ‘DRE Soloist Project Report 02’. Obviously, I am vetoing that. It sounds like a corporate audit.

Leave your best, most creative podcast name suggestions in the comments below. I’ll pick my favorite by Thursday night before we record the first episode. Drop your early Q&A questions here too. Let's build this together. 💜

TOP COMMENTS (In Universe):

@ luma-galaxy "A PODCAST?! We are getting so well-fed before the official music video even drops, oh my god."

@ sajaboys-left-shoe "Min-Ho's name suggestion is sending me 💀 'Project Report 02' she is literally being managed by a robot."

@star-gazer-karise "Name suggestion: 'Aura Spikes' !! Since Min-Ho is so obsessed with your dance break spikes, it would be hilarious."

[ Image Description: A high-fashion aesthetic mirror selfie inside a sleek, brightly lit dance studio with dark hardwood floors. Resting on a black gym bag in the foreground is a clear cup containing a layered iced lavender matcha latte, featuring a cute custom sticker from a local small-business café. ]

Min-Ho managed to block out three hours for me at the central DRE studios today to polish the choreography run-through for Stars, Moon and Sun.

He literally just walked out of the room to take a call from the production team, so I am taking a quick hydration break. For everyone asking, the iced lavender matcha is from a small local café down the street from the studio. Always support local businesses. 💜

He left me an entire spreadsheet of notes on how to "suppress aura spikes during the dance break." Apparently, my movements are "too aggressive for a human soloist." I think he is just being paranoid about the music show cameras tracking the glow. 🪐

[ Image Description: A mirror selfie in a sleek, brightly lit dance studio with dark hardwood floors and full-length mirrors. In the reflection, a black gym bag sits next to a water bottle and a high-fashion metallic lavender tumbler. The background shows an empty studio with professional sound systems. ]

Min-Ho managed to block out three hours for me at the central DRE studios today to polish the choreography for Stars, Moon and Sun.

He just walked out of the room to take a call from the production team, so I am taking a quick hydration break. He left me a literal spreadsheet of notes on how to "suppress aura spikes during the dance break." Apparently, my movements are "too aggressive for a human soloist." I think he is just being paranoid about the stage cameras tracking the glow. 🪐

Sipping some iced lavender matcha and resting for five minutes before he comes back and catches me on my phone.

How is your day going, LUMA? Have you practiced today?

💬 TOP COMMENTS( In universe):

@ luma-galaxy "SHE CALLS HER MANAGER MIN-HO BY HIS NAME?? The casual power she holds omg."

@ sajaboys-left-shoe "Wait, aura spikes?? Is this some kind of high-concept lore for her debut or is she just method acting? Either way I am obsessed."

@ karise-prints "The metallic lavender tumbler next to her bag... she is so branded already. DRE is not playing around with this budget."

Project Overview: DRE-002 Soloist Debut.

The universe has shifted. Prepare for the alignment.

Artist: KARISE (카리스)

Debut Single: Stars, Moon and Sun

Official Color: Lavender Steel 🪐 [#A89CC5]

Official Fandom: LUMA (루마)

Concept Track Disclosure: Stars, Moon and Sun marks the arrival of Demon Realm Entertainment’s first meticulously trained soloist. Heavily inspired by the airy, hypnotic vocal layers of NewJeans and the celestial, dreamy textures of FIFTY FIFTY, the track weaves a sonic trap of absolute euphoria. While raw instincts fuel the past, perfection dictates the future. When the melody peaks, do not look away from the light.