michiko aoyama, 2020

recommended for all of cortis & coer

the librarian’s recurring question, “what are you looking for?” reminds me of cortis’s “what you want,” as both made me pause and reflect on life. beyond that emotional connection, this book is comforting and uplifting, especially when you’re feeling lost or down, and encourages you to honestly sit with yourself. i’d highly recommend it to cortis and all coers! :)

content note: body shaming, sexism, mental health themes

kim yong-wan, 2025

recommended for

it’s a comforting fantasy high school k-drama with really good acting, a perfect plot, lots of cute moments between characters, and beautiful cinematography. if you’re looking for a new fantasy k-drama or just a k-drama to watch in general, i think this would be a great choice.

content note: supernatural themes, explicit language, substance use

wada makoto, 1999

recommended for coer

if you want to watch an underrated movie, i think this one would be perfect! it has beautiful, shady cinematography, a perfect soundtrack with jazz, and a plot that’s also chef’s kiss!

content note: violence and crime, smoking, alcohol use

nobuhiro yamashita, 2005

recommended for coer

in my opinion, it’s a really comforting coming of age movie perfectly showing off friendship & music. if you like vibes like that, i think u may enjoy it!

pinguini tattici nucleari, 2026

recommended for juhoon & coer

“different words but same universe” is a lyric in the chorus, and it reminds me of juhoon every time i hear it. it’s such a lovely indie pop track.

n.w.a, 1988

recommended for coer

true mvps of hip-hop and a lesson in rhyme, flow, and message. they’re the kind of artists worth knowing if you really want to understand and respect the genre.

content note: explicit language

giggs, 2007

recommended for coer

please stand for the uk national anthem!

content note: drug use, violence and crime

mika ninagawa, 2012

recommended for coer

the movie does explore multiple themes related to fame and exploitation. overall a very important theme! do be mindful when watching.

content note: self-harm, psychological abuse, sexual content

rema, 2019

recommended for coer & cortis

i have an agenda to put people on to afrobeats, especially rema's music, because i love it sm. genuinely, though, i think the beat of this song is something coers will like because we all like cortis on here, obv, so we all appreciate a good beat and rhythm.

lee sung-jin, 2023

recommended for coer

It's a dark-comedy + drama. It has a deep psychological aspect to it as it dives into what our true human nature can truly be.

content note: graphic violence, suicide themes, sexual content

one ok rock, 2010

recommended for coer & martin

one of oor’s best albums, if not the best. after seeing martin enjoy “the beginning” in their vlog, i can definitely imagine him liking this one too, especially “liar”, “kanzen kankaku dreamer”, and “adult suit.”

ryan murphy, 2018

recommended for coer

the show explores 1980s new york ballroom culture and the systemic struggles faced by the lgbtq+ community, especially trans women of color. the cast and story are amazing, and it’s genuinely one of the most emotional things i’ve ever watched.

content note: sexual violence, abuse and hate crimes, suicide and murder

hozier, 2019

recommended for coer

i love the special edition of “wasteland, baby!” because the additional songs make it even better, and hozier’s voice, instrumentals, and deeply meaningful lyrics are so beautiful and moving.

content note: explicit language, mature themes, adult content

hayao miyazaki, 1986

recommended for coer

i think everyone should see at least one studio ghibli movie in their life, and castle in the sky would be such a good starter. it isn’t too violent, and the film and characters are written and directed so beautifully <3

content note: fantasy violence, peril, dark themes

conan gray, 2025

recommended for coer

from the very first chords, the song feels like an oversized cardigan on a chilly autumn evening. it carries a quiet kind of sadness, like riding a late-night subway, watching the city lights, and replaying conversations that will never happen again.

content note: emotional abuse, explicit language, substance use

samara cyn, 2025

recommended for coer

chill vibes great flow and lyricism. love her music

content note: explicit language

imani imani, 2026

recommended for coer

a new artist under pglang (the label owned by kendrick lamar) who made her debut in june this year. her entire album is a no skip and since i'm a sucker for rnb music, i immediately fell in love with her music.

content note: explicit language

balu brigada, 2025

recommended for keonho & coer

the instrumental at the end is amazinggggg and i think this song is somehow keonho coded. balu brigada needs more recognition

holly jackson, 2019

recommended for coer

this is a really good crime book... i really enjoyed it and have re-read it several times... i think anyone who likes to read fiction that is crime based would enjoy this… a lot of you might already know about this book... it's got a good story line as well.

content note: violence and death, sexual violence, suicide and substance use

khaled hosseini, 2003

recommended for coer

it's a controversial release due to the extremely harsh themes however i feel it's important book that discovers and conveys the picture of a real afghanistan as a living place, before the coup, the soviet invasion, and above all, the taliban and the aftermath. whilst also displaying a warm depiction of the missed culture in afghanistan at the time

content note: sexual violence, war and abuse, suicide and self-harm