Now that I have slept and had three panic attacks in a row, I can safely say that I thought about a lot of things and I'm going to talk about some stuff that might get mixed reception. Bear with me, this is going to be long.

Why Kayq cn't do anything about it anymore, a thread:

First of all, let's go back to the beginning, to their debut MV. Cakeq is a small company, but they managed to shoot an expensive MV on a different country. I don't know about how much it would cost to get a permit to film in Morocco but I can assume it's not cheap. That and +

Hiring staff, cameramen, having their equipment shipped, stylists, directors, all the likes these take money and a whole lot especially if you're going to film in a foreign country instead of a studio with green screen. Now my point is, how can they afford this when they are +

Small? That's where investors come in.

When you invest in a company you can be granted shares. Shareholders, if you get big enough shares, can be granted a seat as a board director. If you think only the CEO has a say in making decisions in the company then no, it's +

Decided between a board of directors and then the CEO makes an educated choice. He then needs to convince the other directors to agree before they execute this decision.

So what does it have to do with them not being able to do anything? Well you see, if one of their +

Bigger investors disagree with what they want, they can lose that investor, and if it's a really big one then they lose the money. They go bankr*pt, everyone loses their jobs, yes even At33z. While I still hate the stylist who did this with every fiber of my being +

The fact that every deal and promotional imagery has already been finalized is something to consider. They would have been bound by contracts that limits their budget. They would have been bound by copyrights that would not allow them to alter anything these editors +

And photographers already made. Worst case is that they only have rights to use the FINISHED product. So even if they badly want to edit these, they might not have been given leave, they can get su3d, because this is a copyrighted work by whoever they worked with. +

Now for the H4rper's Baz**r magazine, I see a lot of people talking about if cakeq at least would have given us a warning, but what if they signed a non disclosure agreement? Most exclusive magazine issues have this as a way to prevent leaks before they make the publication +

So let's say they did sign an NDA, even if we get mad at them for not warning us it's not going to change anything because the shoot has already been done and once more they can get su*d if they try to talk about it. Laws*its require money, something cakeq doesn't have on+

Their own.

I'm still 100% on board that they fucked up by giving HJ that hairstyle. They should have learned by now and even before. I see a lot of black atnys on each side for this one and I'm choosing to of course side with those that are hurt but the sad truth is +

We can't really change anything when it comes to material that have already been produced. Our best bet is to email that damned hrprs bazr magazine which I still dont get why they even ALLOWED that hairstyle knowing how problematic it could get if people not of that culture+

Wore it. They're an american owned brand don't tell me they didn't know.

As for hj himself not giving a statement, I hope all of you realize that while we KNOW he supports all the movements he's on with every fiber of his heart he is also an employee. He also signed +

Contracts. A lot of you seem to forget that the kpop industry is harsh, no matter how seemingly good the company is there would ALWAYS be stipulations in the idol contracts that will follow a strict set of rules. So don't bring h8 to him, he is also someone trying to make +

A living while realizing his dreams. I am on the fence of him going live, I mean I'm all for it but only if people would ask him nicely to talk. If I see anyone try to harr4ss him if they do let him go on a h0ng night I will report your ass and hunt you down in twt+

Expanding on hj going live, please make sure to ask him nicely and politely and if you see that he's having trouble communicating it might not be him but his contract telling him not to do anything. Believe in your leader, I am sure he loves us all very much. +

I'm going about this with a clear head. I still would prefer for us to vote for Inception to prevent more damage but let me tell you something Atiny, this is just the beginning. Please be ready and united in protecting both our fellow Atiny and the boys. They are growing +

At such a rapid rate so all eyes will be on them. They will receive more hat3 much more than this. I went through that with my first ult group so I definitely have an idea how that feels. It's going to be rough, for everyone, but as long as you always keep the faith +

In your fandom and in your artist then everything will work out in the end.

Believe me when I say that I just want this all to end. But I would just want to tell you all to be ready. For those who are hurt by the ca I'm so so sorry because you will be seeing him more in +

That hairstyle at least in the printed and pre recorded material. Let's take comfort though that they will not be performing with that hair. I feel for all of you I really do but for now I am tired, I will strive for inception to win but that's all I could handle now +

To both sides, please stop sending h4t3 , threats, to each other. We are all running high on emotions right now but once we step back and think about it this is exactly what will tear us apart. Learn to respect each other, respect cultures when you are told by the people +

Of that culture, don't tell them they over react. They have a right to be offended.

To the other side, learn the difference between uplifting your black atiny friend's voices and speaking over them. Educate, not hate. We have all done our fair share of getting at each +

Other's throats and that's enough.

I hope, despite everything, that cakeq learns their lesson, for the sake of Atiny and At33z both. If this happens again I'm totally unstanning, but for now I just want to give the boys wins for working so hard. Take good care of yourselves +

And take breaks if you need to. The worst is yet to come.

Feel free to tell me if I missed any points or you want things explained a bit more. My mind is very clear right now and I hope this brings a bit of light about the situation.

I still hate that they put him in that hair. They totally set him up. Whoever thought that was a good idea is going to get the karma they deserved sooner or later.

Atiny, let's be the stars At33z told us to be. All your feelings are valid so respect each other.

P.s. if anyone is emailing harprs slide me that template. I've been looking for one earlier but can't find a good one.

And I still stand by the cakeQ needs to be held accountable about this and they did offer a statement. But their actions hereafter will be the actual testament of their words. If they do this again in later comebacks i am done.

And honestly I feel like I'm the mom who found out that my kid got hurt in school while the teachers I trusted to look over him were there. It hurts and it sucks but at the end of the day I would need to still send them to school where they need to learn and grow.

If only

We can buy cakeQ lol

With that said, if you understood everything above and would like to help lessen the impact for atiny and at33z vote for inception. Both songs can get them wins I know it, both songs I really liked but let's choose the one that would not bring too much hrtbreak. It's ur choice.