luca guadagnino, 2017

recommended for james

i really admire how james views life and the way he thinks. call me by your name is such a thought provoking film + it's so beautifully written and shot. i would like to hear what he thinks of it. especially his interpretation of my favorite quote "is it better to speak or to die?"

content note: age and power imbalance, sexual content, heartbreak

marq, 2024

recommended for seonghyeon

since “earrings” by malcolm todd was playing in one of their bts videos and seonghyeon has mentioned loving steve lacy, i think he’d really like this artist too. they’re in a similar indie pop, rock, and alt r&b lane, and he’s still pretty underrated :)

bts, 2015

recommended for all of cortis

cortis defines youth, and this song does too.

the smiths, 1987

recommended for juhoon

i know juhoon loves the beatles. half a person was the song that made me fall in love with the smiths and it has the calm but haunting and thoughtful lyrics that i think juhoon would appreciate :)

fun., 2012

recommended for coer

hope this song comforts you when you’re feeling down. life goes on no matter what, so be true to yourself and enjoy it.

darkky cave, 2023

recommended for coer

i love xaviersobased and so should u

content note: explicit language

dev patel, 2024

recommended for james

based on his ‘letterboxd’ i think this movie suit his taste and the fight scenes are very well executed

content note: graphic violence, explicit language, sexual content and drug use

morcheeba, 1998

recommended for keonho

i was listening to this track by morcheeba and keonho came to mind. it's all about escaping the daily rush and finding peace by the ocean (because he is a swimmer he will probably understand it the most 👀). it has such a good vibe, i feel like it's totally his style.

depeche mode, 2005

recommended for james

i just think this really suits james a lot, and it’s funny that it was released in his birth year. it’s a dark, emotional synth-pop track with a steady electronic pulse, nostalgic lyrics, and a deeply melancholic apology at its center, which feels perfect if you love atmospheric music with deep synths and a moody, beautiful vibe.

bush, 2001

recommended for all of cortis

based on the songs they’ve recommended and what i’ve heard in their content, i feel like they’d really enjoy this, especially martin. it has a soft grunge, rock, brit-pop-inspired sound with a melancholic, dreamy melody and lyrics full of longing, loneliness, sadness, and romance. i discovered it while rewatching smallville, which has so many gems on its soundtrack.

funkin’ crew, 2021

recommended for all of cortis

“friday night funkin’” is a rhythm game with really cool visuals and music made up mostly of funky sounds instead of lyrics. i think cortis would enjoy the animation and rhythm-focused gameplay, especially since le sserafim even collaborated with the game and had “spaghetti” featured in it.

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andrea arnold, 2016

recommended for james

james often talks about his love for film and cinema, so i wanted to recommend one of my favorites. it beautifully captures the duality of young adulthood through romance, poverty, abuse, comedy, and naturalism, all while feeling messy, raw, and strangely beautiful. the cinematography and soundtrack are also incredible, and i think james would really appreciate how authentic it feels.

content note: sexual content, explicit language, substance abuse

toshiaki toyoda, 2001

recommended for martin

“teacher, aren’t there some flowers that never bloom?” the movie follows a group of teenage boys as they think about life after graduating high school. i think martin would really enjoy both the plot and its aesthetic, especially the color palette.

content note: graphic violence, suicide themes, psychological distress

serú girán, 1979

recommended for juhoon

based on the amoeba music video i think he could enjoy this album

keshi, 2024

recommended for seonghyeon

i feel like seonghyeon gives off the soft rnb vibe in most of keshi’s music. also i think they have slightly similar voices.

trueno, 2026

recommended for james

based on the amoeba music store video i think he could enjoy this album

content note: explicit language, mature themes

masdo, 2017

recommended for all of cortis

i feel like they would lowkey vibe with this song since they like bands, and it honestly just screams cortis to me because of how goofy they are 24/7. i also wanted to introduce them to something outside of pop and represent my country a little.

dj suzy & nourished by time, 2026

recommended for martin

he has recommended a song by nbt before so i think he would love this if he hasn’t already listened to it.

toshikazu kawaguchi, 2015

recommended for all of cortis

it is a simple, heartwarming book about hope, regret, second chances and making peace with yourself. it reminds you how deeply the past shapes us. i think cortis might enjoy it because it’s comforting, thought-provoking, and quietly reminds us to cherish the moments we have with the people we love.

content note: terminal illness, grief and loss, pregnancy and miscarriage

linlin, 2026

recommended for martin

haven’t seen many recommendations of french artists so i wanted to mention this project. i genuinely think it’s very underrated, and i feel like especially martin and james would enjoy her sound. she blends pop rap, and electronic dance music really well, and the overall production on the album is really good.

content note: explicit language, mature themes, drug use