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SmartBoom Weekly Wrap-Up: The Scoop & The Stir 🎢 No. 38

And we’re back… and honestly… what. a. week 🌀

It started out quietly enough, with Smart finding his way to Weibo to post some casual-looking photos before his It’S SKIN event arrived. Both Syra and Auralis fans had been waiting to see him again, because Smart is still keeping things a little quiet these days, and it is always so soothing and reassuring to see him at an event, interacting with fans, smiling, and having a good time. So naturally, the timelines quickly filled with photos and clips from the day 🥰

But on that same day, Boom apparently decided that quiet timelines were not part of the plan for the week.

He uploaded a series of seemingly casual photos, and while the whole post was cute, what immediately caught many fans’ eyes was one very specific LV bag appearing again and again. Later, when it was revealed that the bag came from an Auralis fan, given to him during his latest fansign, the Auralis fan-heart basically exploded on the spot. Not only did Boom seem genuinely happy about the bag, which had also been gifted with three SmartBoom cards saying “SmartBoom Forever” and a little dog keychain inside, but he was also seen wearing something permanently imprinted in every Auralis mind.

A CP ring.

Do we actually know if it really is a CP ring? No. But Auralis named it that a loooooong time ago, and at this point there is absolutely no way Smart and Boom don’t know what happens every time either of them wears it. The timelines have exploded with delulu over that ring too many times for anyone involved to still be unaware 😅

And just like that, we started the week with cute clips and photos from Smart’s event, heartwarming clips from Boom’s fansign, more promo for All Night, and a little sprinkle of delulu flying here and there.

And then May 25th arrived and the Auralis timeline absolutely exploded with the anniversary celebration.

From 120+ screens across China to a custom-made book for Smart and Boom, sweet edits, messages, and personalized suitcases — just to mention a few — Auralis really went all the way 🥹

Although Smart and Boom haven’t been publicly together for a long time now, and although this past year has felt like a rollercoaster with a few extra loops, turns, and twists that honestly no one asked for, the day was filled with clips, edits, memories, and so much love. Recent moments, older moments, little details, big feelings — all of it came together as fans celebrated not only SmartBoom, but also each other and the family that has formed over this last year. Celebrating the fact that they are still here. For standing side by side when things got difficult. For choosing to hold onto love and kindness even when the road became nothing like what anyone expected, and for the eternal hope that one day Smart and Boom will find their way back to each other.

And every clip that surfaced seemed to compete in making the Auralis heart grow even bigger. From Boom’s fansign, with clips of him using the nickname Mommy, mentioning Auralis more freely than he has ever done since the separation, sending his love, and wishing Auralis a happy birthday — to Smart’s event, where he also wished Auralis happy birthday, sent his love, and even used the Daddy nickname, which is honestly a rare occurrence for him… every Auralis seemed to be filled with love and happiness. And Auralis ended up trending for two days straight🤩

Then, the day after the anniversary, Boom found his way back to IG to stir things up again. Because of course he did...

He uploaded another series of casual and cute photos, but eagle-eyed fans once again noticed the same CP ring firmly in place on his ring finger — and a little “S” keychain appearing too. So naturally, the delulu was thriving once again. And for a moment, there was this feeling of contentment across Auralis that hadn’t really existed for a while.

But a little impatience and uneasiness were also lurking in through the cracks, because everyone was quietly holding their breath, waiting to see Smart at the KCL Awards on Wednesday. That event already carried memories of its own, not only because Auralis have every SmartBoom event memorized down to the smallest detail, but also because the organizers themselves had decided to include SmartBoom in the promo for this year🙃 So by the day of the event, Auralis were impatiently waiting to see Smart once again at an award show, while silently praying that the same delulu ring would appear on Smart’s hand as well.

And then Wednesday hit.

And.so.did.Boom.

Because before Smart even reached the red carpet, Boom uploaded his first story of the day — and I’ll be honest… I genuinely thought he had once again pressed the share button by mistake.

But noooooooooooo.

That story stayed.

And with it came so many questions across the board.

In the Auralis camp, many noticed the resemblance in how the honey had been poured in episode 4 to the photo Boom uploaded, and at that point, the delulu wings were soaring as high as Jin running to Akin in episode 1🪽 Where Auralis had previously been quietly hoping for a small sign from Smart, they were now practically screaming for one.

Shortly after, Boom posted a photo from WeTV with a blue heart. And while the photo brought a bit of tentative excitement, the timelines were still very much trying to recover from the previous story. Headliner also shared a story with Boom seemingly back in the studio, so perhaps some new songs are hitting soon 🎶

Later, Boom went back into the camera roll to dig up more photos, presumably taken before his fansign, and fans could finally catch their breath again — while still marveling at how insane his duality really is. Because one day we get cute, pouty Boom. The next day we get an extremely seductive story. And then suddenly we’re back to casual, calm, soft-vibe photos again. Truly, how is anyone supposed to keep up? 👀

Then Smart hit the red carpet ✨

And of course GIR had decided the best way to promote Smart’s career at the award show was to bring the whole gang, all dressed to impress and color-coded in red.

Smart, however, looked happy — and as always, like he truly belongs there on a red carpet. Many media outlets also posted about his presence, and the timelines quickly flooded with photos and clips of him. After the event, Smart and the fellow artists went to greet fans, and later Smart found his way back to X to repost some fan posts from the day. While at the award show, Smart uploaded a photo to his IG story, and by the end of the day everything really seemed to have been such a good day on both fronts☺️

But something seemed to have been in the air, the drinking water, or maybe Boom was just struck by something, because he found his way back to IG again…

And once again, not by mistake, but seemingly to permanently finish two fandoms off.

Because this time he shared a rather heavy-breathing video after what was most likely a training session, and at that point, the Betus and Auralis fanbases collectively lost whatever small amount of stability they had left.

And then today, Boom once again found his way back to IG, this time uploading some cute photos while enjoying a pastry or two 🥨
And Smart finally finding his way back to TikTok with another dance upload🕺

And that is where we leave the week…

With every Auralis still dizzy from the content Boom uploaded, everyone needing at least 1–3 business days to get their minds and breathing back under control, and the timelines somehow feeling both blessed and completely attacked at the same time.

Until next week 🖤💙🩷✨

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📘🌌The Anniversary Book for Smart and Boom is here 🌌📘

The creators shared the following on X today:

We are so excited to finally share the anniversary book we’ve been working on for many months. A heartfelt gift created for Smart + Boom + Auralis. 💫

Thanks to the contributions from so many Auralis around the world, this special book became possible. It's 95 pages of love! 🥰It will be professionally printed, bound, and sent to Smart and Boom as a celebration of one unforgettable year.

🩷💙🖤
Thank you for helping us create something filled with love, memories, and the light of Auralis.

📌Cover Art by Artist : Sisi Giraudon
@SisiGiraudon

Download a draft here (file is too big for preview):
drive.google.com/file/d/1iDukBsxMpV3YqrLaXMLUVoSla…
File Size: 112M

📌Please let us know if you see any errors in the book content by sending us a DM. We will be able to fix the error before the final printing.

🔑 Auralis 1 Year Anniversary
#Auralis1stOrbit
#SmartBoom

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#SmartBoom #สมาร์ทบูม #Auralis

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SmartBoom Weekly Wrap-Up: The Scoop & The Stir 🎢 No. 37

And we’re back with another week… and once again, the timelines decided to be loving, quiet, and dramatic at the same time. So yes, very on brand. Let’s dive right in🌀

Boom and Smart both decided to log on TikTok at almost the same time this week, sharing short TikToks with two very different vibes.

Boom went for the soft and emotional route, lip-syncing to a Thai ballad while sitting and hugging a pillow🪶 Smart, on the other hand, went straight back into power-dance mode💥

Last week, we left off right before Smart attended the Kazz Awards, and photos and clips from the award show have circulated heavily during the week. Maybe because Smart overall has been fairly quiet in his own posts lately, while the promo content for All Night continues to come in a steady flow. Grand Ivory Artists also seem to have plenty of ideas for edits and short clips featuring all the artists together, many of which have also been reposted on Smart’s IG.

Boom, on the other hand, had a much bigger week with his fan sign in Tianjin. And honestly, it’s been a long time since we had an event with him this big. The venue looked completely packed, and both Betus and Auralis filled the timelines with cute, funny, and genuinely loving little moments from the event 🥰

There is just something very warm about seeing him in that kind of setting again — smiling, talking, teasing, reacting, and being surrounded by fans who have clearly missed him so much. And from the amount of clips shared afterwards, it was very obvious that people were holding onto every tiny moment.

The anniversary of Auralis is also edging closer, and many fans shared clips from the event where Boom wished Auralis a happy birthday.

And honestly… that hit🥹

Auralis have truly gone through every high and low possible. Over the past year, fans have come, fans have gone, and the timelines have changed more times than anyone probably expected. But somehow, Auralis are still here — maybe smaller in some ways, definitely more tired in others, but also more united than ever🌌

And while toxic solo fans do keep popping their heads out here and there, Auralis have mainly learned to ignore them. However, this week the toxicity from the Betus camp really reached another level with ridiculous accusations, hate, and honestly some pretty vile attacks at times.

It really does seem that while most of the toxic Auralis fans have been long gone, the toxic Betus fans seem to be well and thriving — making their appearances on the timelines as annoying as a group of mosquitoes at midnight 🙄

The timelines once again became muddy to look at, with even Syra fans sometimes stepping into Betus posts to comment.

But through all of that… love still managed to persist ❤️

This week marked 520, the Chinese “I love you” day, and in celebration, some Auralis fans arranged a beautiful LED screen project for SmartBoom 🥰 The timelines were filled with celebratory posts, edits, and little reminders of why people are still here, still caring, and still choosing love even when everything around it can feel messy.

Boom also went live to say hi during lunch, and Smart somehow found his long-lost way back to X to wish everyone a happy 520 ✨🤍

This week, a little spark of delulu spread its wings again ✨ with Boom posting from a restaurant using the familiar phrase “Let’s gooooo,” and Smart uploading a dance on 520 with the title 2 + 2 = 4.

And besides Smart showing off some impressive calculating skills, that specific set of numbers can also carry another meaning: “today, tomorrow, forever.”

So yes… Auralis were handed the calculator and the delulu fuel at the same time.

And here we are at the end of the week.

The week before Auralis turns one.

For every fan who has stayed, who has kept supporting, who has continued spreading love and kindness even when things have been difficult — let’s keep celebrating and supporting Smart and Boom the best way we can. Auralis may have gone through more than anyone expected this past year, but the fact that so many are still here, still choosing love, still creating, voting, sharing, and cheering them on… that really does say something.

So let’s carry that with us into the anniversary. Not the noise, not the hate, but the love, the memories, and the hope that brought everyone here in the first place.

Thank you to every Auralis from around the world 🌍

Until next week 🖤💙🩷✨

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SmartBoom Weekly Wrap-Up: The Scoop & The Stir 🎢 No. 36

And we’re back again with a week that started with a bit of a surprise… before slowly falling almost completely quiet afterwards.

Photos of Smart suddenly dropped just before the weekend, and at first fans were a bit confused about what they were even for — until the realization hit.

Grand Ivory Records has once again opened a new account, this time called “Grand Ivory Artists,” and introduced several new people under their management. People many fans immediately recognized from the casting calls connected to Last Trace under Grand Ivory Original.

Needless to say… the Auralis and Syra timelines once again got very busy.

With all the controversy surrounding the Shenzhen event, ongoing frustrations with management, and honestly what many fans feel has been a lack of proper… everything for quite some time now, reactions were very strong across the board.

And then fans noticed something else.

Smart’s manager — who also has the title of executive assistant to the CEO — now appears to be managing Smart alongside five other artists as well, which immediately left many fans wondering how on earth one person is supposed to handle all of that while also ensuring proper planning and development for Smart’s career.

At the same time, some fans took the announcement as a possible sign that Last Trace may still somehow be on the table despite everything happening right now. Others simply wished the new artists good luck… while still hoping that Smart himself will eventually leave the company altogether.

But speaking of photos dropping…

The photographer behind Boom’s previous photoshoot also shared more unreleased photos this week — and once again they were absolutely fire 🔥 This is far from the first time Boom has worked with this photographer, but many fans genuinely started wondering if this shoot will ever be topped because every new photo somehow keeps getting better than the ones before.

And then… silence kind of fell over the timelines.

Of course edits are still being made. Delulu crumbs are still being collected. Auralis are still connecting dots that may or may not exist.
But overall, things feel quieter right now.

Betus, Syra, and Auralis are all still posting and supporting in different ways, but there’s also a noticeable feeling that many fans are simply tired. Some are resting. Some are stepping away completely. Others are still here every day voting, posting, editing, and trying their best to keep things moving.

This week SmartBoom also remained nominated in the StarFocus Top 100 Artists poll, and honestly — considering everything going on right now and everything that has happened over the last year — even just getting nominated is incredibly impressive. The fact that they are currently holding 5th place honestly makes it even more impressive. So genuinely, thank you to every Auralis still spending time voting and supporting them 🥰

And for anyone who wants to vote, you can do it here:
www.starfocus.online/top100/1097?s=rRLxzx9rm6

SmartBoom also trended again this week, proving that even if the timelines feel quieter than before, the fandom is definitely still moving underneath the surface ✨

At the same time though, different frustrations continue to grow across all three fandom spaces.

In the Betus camp, many fans are once again expressing frustration over how long it has been since Boom last acted in a project. While fans are always happy to see events and appearances, many are also becoming increasingly impatient waiting for acting news again.

Over in Syra… well, management discussions continue to take up a huge amount of space. Many fans are emotionally exhausted, frustrated, and disappointed, and even though many are still choosing to support Smart while trying to ignore the surrounding mess, those feelings are very clearly still bubbling underneath it all.

And in the Auralis camp, things continue to feel both hopeful and sad at the same time. Fans are still holding onto hope that one day things will work out, but they are also carrying a lot of the same frustration, concern, and worry as the solo fandoms. Fans are worried about the lawsuit, management issues, and honestly about both Boom and Smart in general, and with fewer appearances and uploads, fans sometimes feel like everything is slowly slipping away.

More than anything, many fans across all sides simply miss seeing more from them again. Seeing them truly happy and doing what they enjoy without all this mess surrounding them.

But hopefully… they are also getting a bit of time for themselves right now. Time to rest, recharge, breathe a little — and who knows what the future may still hold.

Smart did continue uploading a few photos and videos this week while promoting All Night, while Boom stayed mostly quiet — briefly appearing on Mother’s Day with a sweet photo together with his mom before popping up again a few days later seemingly getting some treatment done at an aesthetic clinic as well as getting a fresh haircut.

And today marks the Kazz Awards ceremony and you can watch it live on their Youtube channel: youtube.com/@kazzmagazinechannel

Most of the HDL artists will be attending, while Boom will not be present. Smart, however, alongside the other artists under Grand Ivory Artists, will be attending today — so who knows what kind of content the timelines may end up getting before this week officially comes to an end.

Until next week 🖤💙🩷✨

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SmartBoom Weekly Wrap-Up: The Scoop & The Stir 🎢 No. 35

And here we are with a week that somehow quickly flew by and felt much quieter overall… even though there’s still a lot simmering underneath.

Things have been fairly quiet on Boom’s side this week, mainly consisting of a few cute IG uploads before suddenly dropping what felt like half a camera roll onto the timeline the other day 😄 And of course, the second that happened, fans immediately went into detective mode.

One photo in particular showed Boom seemingly playing chess, and with how openly he has spoken lately about wanting and even fighting for TF2, many fans instantly connected it to the Top Form cast photo with the chessboard concept. Coincidence? Maybe. But fans definitely took notice.

And speaking of taking notice… fans were also very quick to spot that Boom repinned his Akin Top Form post on IG, which once again felt like a very loud message to anyone still doubting where he stands regarding TF2. At this point, Boom really does seem determined to keep holding onto that hope — and honestly, a lot of fans are holding onto it right alongside him.

Another one of his photo dumps also sent both Betus and Auralis fully into theory mode because Boom once again decided to communicate through cryptic emoji choices 😭 What most of them mean? Who knows. But that definitely hasn’t stopped the theories from flying around.

On Smart’s side, things have been a lot less quiet.

Smart has been on a serious media run lately promoting 'All Night' — to the point where many fans are already eagerly waiting for news about future music or other projects. Smart himself has already mentioned that another song has been recorded, so naturally fans are now hoping that release won’t be too far away.

This week also gave us a few TikTok uploads, and one in particular brought back a wave of old memories for Auralis fans. During his Shenzhen event , Smart was asked by a fan to recreate the dance he did after TF's episode 6, and while there wasn’t enough time to do it at the event, Smart promised to upload it later — and thereby giving everyone a small piece of nostalgia.

At the same time, the Shenzhen event continues to create discussion across the fandom and has very noticeably divided people into two groups.

On one side are fans openly voicing frustration toward GIR, warning other fans about attending future events handled in similar ways and criticizing everything from planning to treatment of fans.

On the other side are fans who seem to have decided to focus entirely on reposting cute moments, photos, and interactions from the event instead.

Of course, fans would have to be living under a rock not to notice what is going on or see all the fan posts filled with anger, sadness, exhaustion, or frustration about it all. But for some, constantly thinking about management issues, lawsuits, and cancellations is simply draining. So instead, some fans choose to focus on supporting Smart the best way they can — through edits, photos, encouragement, and lighter moments✨

However, that doesn’t completely remove the worry that all of this may end up damaging Smart’s career and reputation even further.

Smart’s May schedule also appeared this week… only to briefly disappear again 🧐 Many hoped it meant more events or projects were about to be added, but unfortunately the schedule was later reposted exactly as before.

And then came more noise — this time surrounding the announcement of another event with Smart in Shanghai in June.

The announcement was made on Weibo, and fans quickly noticed a few too many similarities between the organizers and setup compared to the Shenzhen event, which immediately sparked concern and frustration all over again. At the same time, more fans are beginning to point out what feels like a growing lack of promotion from GIR and the team regarding Smart’s activities.

Whether these developments are connected to the lawsuit, general mismanagement, internal issues, or something else entirely… no one really knows.

But one thing that is becoming very clear is that fans are getting increasingly more frustrated and emotionally drained — not just because of the uncertainty, but because many genuinely feel disheartened watching both Smart and the fandoms being handled this way. Fans are once again hoping Smart notices too — at least enough so that when the time comes, he’ll walk away from it all.

With both Smart and Boom not having anything officially planned before the 14th and 16th of May, who knows what next week will end up looking like… but like always, something is probably bound to happen.

Until next week 🖤💙🩷✨

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Today marks a whole 1 year for this little channel 🎉

It honestly feels a little unreal writing this… I genuinely don’t know where that time went.

Because if we’re being honest — where we are now is so far from where we started. Back then it was just love, good vibes, just showing up and enjoying moments as they came, not really thinking too much about anything.

And now… well, a lot has happened 😳 probably more than any of us expected, and definitely more chaotic than planned. But somehow — many of us are still here. Still watching, still caring, still showing up (and maybe spiraling just a little bit along the way 😅).

And honestly… that says a lot.

Even though we’re in a very different place now than we were a year ago, so many people are still watching and still waiting. And Boom and Smart continue to pull people in — together and individually. Even just in the last 28 days, this channel has gotten over 137K views, which is honestly a little wild to think about.

And it’s not just one place either… people are watching from all over the world, with India, Thailand and the US being the top three.

So when Boom got asked in his live whether he would visit India… I get it. I’m pretty sure that would sell out very quickly.

And then there’s Thailand — which feels a little full circle in a way. Because Smart and Boom have always been so aware of their international fans, speaking English and Chinese to include as many people as possible. But they also have so many fans in Thailand, and I'm pretty sure they are not here for my translations 😅

A lot has changed. And a lot can still change. And honestly… who knows where we’ll be a year from now.

But for now, there’s really only one thing to say:

Thank you ❤️

Truly — thank you. Whether you’ve been here from the very beginning or you just found your way here recently. For watching, for reading, for staying, for leaving and coming back, and for caring as much as you do.

Thank you for supporting not only Smart and Boom, but also each other through what has honestly been a whirlwind of a year.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, your worries, your excitement — and for keeping this space kind and respectful, even when opinions aren’t always the same.

And even though things haven’t exactly gone the way we imagined, I still believe that somehow things will fall into place again. Maybe not how we first thought it would a year ago — but in a way that makes sense when we get there.

Until then… I guess we’re just kind of moving through it together — chaos, edits, emotions and all.

Here’s to whatever comes next 🖤💙🩷✨

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SmartBoom Weekly Wrap-Up: The Scoop & The Stir 🎢 No. 34

And here we are with another week…🌀

Smart kicked things off by uploading yet another dance to They Don’t Know About Us by BTS — making it the third time he has danced to that one. Very reminiscent of Boom’s Soda Pop era, where the same song just kept coming back again and again. Some songs just stick, I guess 😆

Boom, on the other hand, shared a video right around bedtime, showing an Auralis gift he once received — bringing back the soft aurora light snow globe with an almost dreamy melody 🌌

And speaking of calm moments — Smart’s interview with Daradaily dropped this week, and once again, he delivered. It was one of those interviews that just feels easy to watch — cute, relaxed, and filled with small personal stories that make you feel a little closer.

This week also brought events for both Smart and Boom — with Smart kicking things off in Shenzhen.

And the immediate reaction? The size of him.

Because someone has clearly been spending a lot of time at the gym — and fans noticed instantly. Yes, Smart did say in another interview this week that he wants to build muscle this year… but please — it’s only April 😳

The event itself brought plenty of cute and genuinely happy moments. Smiles, interactions, small details that reminded people why they’re still here. But at the same time, a few more emotional clips started circulating as well — especially when SmartBoom-related content was shown. Moments like that tend to hit a little harder these days, acting as a reminder of just how complicated and unresolved everything still feels.

And once the event wrapped up… some noise followed.

Quite a few fans expressed frustration with the planning — or rather, the lack of it. From the venue to the overall handling, it once again sparked discussions about GIR and how these events are being managed, and how both fans and even Smart are being treated in the process. Not enough to completely overshadow the cute uploads, but definitely enough to be noticed.

Boom also had his event this week — and though fans were worried at first due to a bandage on his cheek, Boom shrugged it off as a fashion decision from makeup, making everyone breathe a sigh of relief. There were so many small interactions and sweet moments coming out of the event, and for many, it felt like a bit of relief — just seeing Boom happy like that again.

Right after the event, Boom went live — something he hadn’t done for quite a while. He thanked fans for coming, talked casually, and shared a bit about his long hair, mentioning that he wants to grow it out and look like Suguru Geto — which immediately sent the artistic fans straight to the drawing board, because he could easily pull that off.

After the event, Boom went on a little vacation on his own and went live once again from a restaurant. Hopefully, he’s getting some real time to rest, reset, and just breathe a little after everything.

What surprised many after the two lives this week was that Boom mentioned Top Form 2 in both of them.

And while everyone knows nothing about that situation is simple — and the future is still uncertain — it’s very clear that Boom hasn’t let go of it. He wants it. And he’s not shy about showing that he’s still holding onto that hope, and he wants everyone to support it.

Back on Smart’s side… things have been busy in a completely different way.

Because he has been going off with dance uploads.

We’re talking almost daily at this point — and absolutely no one is complaining. If anything, it feels like the fandom collectively forgot how to breathe once or twice this week.

He’s clearly back in a more active rhythm again — dancing, posting, and continuing to promote All Night.

And today, Smart wrapped up yet another media run, with two live interviews — and of course, cute moments from both quickly flooded the timelines.

From aurora vibes to daily dance attacks and surprise lives — this week definitely kept us on our toes. And what better way to end it exactly like it started, with Smart once again posting They Don’t Know About Us — this time on his IG story.

Until next week 🖤💙🩷✨

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SmartBoom Weekly Wrap-Up: The Scoop & The Stir 🎢 No. 33

And here we are… stepping into a week that felt heavy right from the very beginning.

GIR started things off by finally releasing their official statement, and to no one’s surprise, it didn’t calm anything down. If anything, it did the exact opposite. The wording, the tone, the structure… it all felt a little too familiar, and many fans got flashbacks to GIR’s very first statement during Top Form. And for many, that alone triggered a lot of emotions, because we all know how that situation played out 😒

So instead of clarity, it just added more tension.

And as if that wasn’t enough, Next Stage followed up by saying they would “clear things up” the next day in response to GIR’s statement — which at this point just had people waiting, because nothing ever really gets simpler…🙄

Next Stage stated that the first two postponements were due to GIR not completing visa-related steps, while the third was tied to the lawsuit. And honestly, that could have been the end of that whole situation, but instead, Next Stage took it a step further.

Because then came the “thank you” post.

A post directed only at Auralis, using Boom’s North Star — and honestly… the amount of audacity in that move.

If the past months have proven anything, it’s that these fandoms do not need any help starting fights. And yet, that’s exactly what this did. Only thanking Auralis, while completely ignoring that Smart has two fandoms — both of which have been equally vocal in their frustration and, in many ways, even supportive toward Next Stage up until that point.

It didn’t take long before reactions hit, and just as quickly as the post appeared, it was deleted again, with Next Stage claiming they had been hacked.

And speaking of things disappearing, Boom also uploaded a selfie this week that was deleted just minutes later. Normally, I don’t share content they choose to remove, but this one felt different. I don’t think the post was taken down because of the photo itself, but rather because of the song he chose to use. Boom used the song “Toji Fushiguro” by FREESOUL, and to sum it up quickly, the song carries a ruthless, unstoppable warrior energy. And honestly, after everything that has happened, I can’t even blame that feeling — I’m kind of here for it. Though some might have found it a bit confrontational or angry, and maybe that’s why it was removed, who knows 🤷‍♀️

But let’s be honest… it’s been almost a full year since Top Form ended. And while there have been bright moments, it has mostly felt like being stuck in a waiting loop. Every time something starts to build, something else comes in and pulls it right back down again. The amount of patience fans have shown throughout all of this is honestly admirable 👏

But neither Boom nor Smart are anywhere near where they should be. A lot of that frustration continues to be directed at the companies and at their management — or what often feels like the lack of it.

Smart’s fans, in particular, are extremely frustrated right now with GIR’s management, and many are stepping away because of it. Even though GIR has kept a relatively low profile this week, everything the CEO or sometimes even a team member reposts or shares still gets attention — and not in a good way.

Smart himself has also been quieter on social media. This week has mostly been filled with Songkran content and promotion for All Night, along with a few occasional TikTok uploads. He also shared an IG post with a more serious, almost dangerous look, and a post on X promoting his upcoming It’S SKIN event on the 23rd of May. And while many fans were relieved to see him, there is also concern. Fans noticed that some clips had been recorded on the same day, which only added to the feeling that there hasn’t been much new content coming from him.

He also had a media visit this week, but everything was recorded and nothing was released ahead of time. No teasers, no previews, no behind-the-scenes from him or GIR.

Boom, on the other hand, is slowly finding his way back onto social media. Posting here and there — small updates, little glimpses — whether it’s from a possible outdoor basketball court, to a simple “hi” on X, or showing up with shorter hair and a Hello Kitty sticker on his cheek on TikTok… Which honestly not many could pull off, but somehow Boom does🐈‍⬛
He also appeared with what looked like a shorter hairstyle, and while some fans were emotional thinking he had cut it, others celebrated it. Whether anything has actually changed, or if it was just styled differently maybe because of Takato's birthday, we’ll likely find out next week at his upcoming event with Percy.

While things overall seem to be moving in a more positive direction for Boom, the situation is currently very different for Smart.

Tension has been high since the press conference, and with the LATAM tour now cancelled and the way GIR has handled it, emotions are running strong in every direction.

You can feel it across the timelines. Fans are worried, angry, restless, and purely exhausted — asking Smart to speak, explain, go live, post something… anything that isn’t just scheduled content. Some are stepping away, while others are trying to make sense of everything, sharing views, theories, and urging him to get a lawyer.

And yes, if Smart is being personally sued, then he should have his own lawyer. Because his position may not fully align with GIR’s.

But we also have to take a step back here. Because if things are already moving behind closed doors, posting — and especially going live — may not be something that comes easily, or is even possible, for Smart right now. A lot of the tension is due to the lawsuit, but we don’t know what’s written in it, and we’re not going to find out.

So while discussing things can help some people cope, it’s also worth asking yourself what it does to you. If it starts creating more stress than clarity, it might be worth stepping back for a bit or maybe revisit old clips and edits, or spend some time watching new fan call clips 🩷

This may not be a time that brings clarity or answers — not about LATAM and not about the lawsuit. And even though I’m sure Smart will post as much as he can, and even though this weighs heavily on fans, it must be weighing even more on him.

At the end of the day, I believe a lot of this comes down to trust. Whether each fan believes that Smart has learned from the past year and that he’s taking control where he can.

And that is something each person has to decide for themselves.

But in all of this, I hope you take care of yourself. If you need a break, take it. If you need distance, take it. Nothing is more important than your own health🫂❤️

And I truly believe that when the time is right, we’ll once again see the Smart we’ve all come to hold so dear.

Until next week 🖤💙🩷✨

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SmartBoom Weekly Wrap-Up: The Scoop & The Stir 🎢 No. 32

And we’re back, with a week that got off to a flying start 🚀… ish 👀

In the beginning of the week, news started circulating that Smart’s LATAM tour would be postponed yet again. But since nothing had been officially announced, Syra and Auralis fans decided to park the panic and look elsewhere while waiting for actual confirmation. And honestly… that turned out to be a good call, because the timeline was about to get very busy.

The photographer from Boom’s recent photoshoot suddenly decided to bless us all with more photos, and not just one or two. It turned into a full-on drip feed of visuals, each one somehow trying to outdo the last. And at that point it wasn’t even about “these look good” anymore — it was more like collective disbelief, with Betus and Auralis trying to remember how breathing works.

And then Boom himself took it a step further. The very next day he went on an absolute sharing spree. A photo showing his Apricity tattoo on X, a short clip with a 🐋 clearly aimed at Betus, a return to the badminton court showcasing Auralis colours, and even a TikTok lip-syncing to a song about missing someone. And just when it seemed like it couldn’t escalate any further, he finished it all off with a post-sweat badminton photo and the caption: “Miss me?”

And honestly… it’s been a while since Auralis lost composure that fast.

It was pure excitement and heartfelt joy. People connecting dots that may or may not exist, resurrecting old theories, and treating every post like it was a carefully crafted message. The delulu wasn’t just back — it was thriving. And at that point, every Auralis fan was waiting. Waiting for Smart.

And the very next day… he delivered.

Smart opened the day by posting on the one platform Boom hadn’t touched, with a simple “see you 😙”. Now logically, that could easily have been directed at fans attending the private event later that day, but logic had already left the building. Auralis were fully settled into their delulu universe and not ready to come back down 🥰

Clips from the event quickly started circulating, showing Smart smiling, chatting, and clearly enjoying time with fans both at the event and on fan calls.

The following day, Boom shifted the tone again, sharing photos and a video from home, giving Songkran blessings together with his mom — a much softer and more grounded moment.

Smart followed with a video dressed in traditional Thai attire, reaching toward viewers while a song of love and longing played in the background.

And somewhere in all of this… it felt like we had almost forgotten how the week had started.

Until reality hit.

NextStage officially announced that Smart’s LATAM tour would not be postponed, but cancelled. The reactions were instant. Some fans were furious, others deeply disappointed, while a few simply said they had seen it coming. And truthfully, this tour has been rocky from the very beginning😔

For six months, LATAM fans have waited, hoped, and invested time, money, and energy into something that was postponed twice and now cancelled entirely. And every time, GIR has failed to show a basic level of communication and respect fans deserved. At this point, it’s no longer just frustration — it’s people leaving. We’ve seen fans stepping back in anger and even fan clubs shutting down because of GIR. And still, it feels like nothing has been learned.

Because right after all of this hit, Smart once again uploaded a series of Songkran photos, and honestly… the timing couldn’t have been worse. While fans were hurt, frustrated, and worried about everything happening around him, he was posting festive content, some even including pretty wild AI-generated elements. Many were left speechless. Some instantly blamed GIR, saying they controlled his account, others openly expressed disappointment, some quietly disappeared again, and some just wished him a happy Songkran.

A few tried to lighten the mood with edits and memes, but when Smart followed it up with a TikTok dance the day after in the same outfit — and another photo post again today on Weibo — most fans were left feeling disappointed.

Whether he was told to post or not, we don’t know. But he did use GIR’s hashtag, which he doesn’t always do. And usually, Smart is very good at de-escalating. This just wasn’t that. It felt horribly timed, poorly handled, and like a weak attempt to drown out the noise without addressing what actually caused it.

Instead of de-escalating it did almost the opposite. It gave haters enough fuel to go on another spree, while fans were left feeling hurt and disappointed, noticing a clear misalignment between what Smart was posting and the mood and worry surrounding everything right now.

And that’s the bigger issue, because this isn’t something a few posts can fix.

More and more fans are now starting to wonder if the ongoing lawsuit is already affecting decisions behind the scenes. From the lack of sponsors at the recent private event, to no trending activities, and now the cancellation of the LATAM tour. And in the middle of all of this, GIR has still not said a single word.

No statement. No clarification. Nothing.

And considering how vocal they once were, throwing statements left and right, it’s honestly almost impressive how silent they’ve suddenly become. Seemingly leaving Smart, their biggest artist, to take the full impact for something that is essentially and completely their responsibility to handle.

So here we are. Waiting. Hoping for some kind of response, some form of acknowledgment from GIR… but at this point, it almost feels more likely that snow will fall during Songkran than GIR stepping up as a company instead of throwing their artist into the crossfire.

Until next week 🖤💙🩷✨

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SmartBoom Weekly Wrap-Up: The Scoop & The Stir 🎢 No. 31

Last week we left off with Smart in the middle of his media visits… and was that random? Absolutely not. Because after so many chaotic weeks, I think we deserve to start this one on a good and positive note — and Smart absolutely delivered. His performance on T-Pop Stage was smooth, confident, and honestly just really well done 💪

Boom’s camp has been relatively quiet for some time now, and for a while it honestly felt like getting whiplash trying to follow the reactions. On one side, you have thoughtful and encouraging messages — fans wishing him good mornings, good days, and sweet dreams. And on the other side, you have anger, demands, and frustration directed toward the companies and the lack of information regarding his role in Akina.

But all of that seemed to dissolve, at least for a moment, when news broke that Boom would be making an appearance in Way To You. The excitement quickly took over, and for a while, that became the main focus.

Of course, it didn’t last long...

A few hours later, Tailai posted an update — Akina was no longer Akina, but had now been renamed Nour the Series, and the new cast was officially announced on X. Many fans urged others to immediately unfollow the account, but the timing of the two events suddenly didn’t seem like much of a coincidence. Because aside from a few bursts of outrage directed at Tailai and WeTV, most Betus fans stayed focused on Boom’s IG story updates and his appearance in Way To You, even urging each other not to give the new series announcement any attention.

However… that didn’t last either.

The following day, the reactions really hit. Fans fully released their frustration over the recasting and the wording used in the press conference. It felt like everyone joined the discussion in one way or another — even Syra fans who know Boom from the Top Form days couldn’t hold back from commenting.

But just like I’ve said before — no one seems to de-escalate quite like Boom and Smart.

Boom uploaded photos of himself getting ready for a photoshoot, followed by a cute short clip of him happily watching a red balloon fly away. And Smart shared more moments from his media visits. And slowly but surely, that started shifting the energy again.

Eagle-eyed fans also spotted a new tattoo, and theories quickly spread trying to figure out what it was. Later in the week, Boom himself revealed two words he had gotten tattooed: “Faith” and “Apricity.”

For quite some time now, it hasn’t really been delulu filling the space at Auralis, but more reminiscence — looking back at moments that brought joy. From seeing Smart or Boom watching Auralis edits, to small details like a dog keychain on a bag, old plushies from the SmartBoom era still being kept, or the way they still somehow manage to post strikingly close to each other🤍

But this week… a little spark of delulu returned✨

From them using the same songs, to fans analysing words, tattoos, and even flowers down to the smallest detail — and of course, we are back to connecting jewellery again. Whether any of it means anything… who knows. But a small warmth definitely spread across the fandom again🥰

On Smart’s side, things continue to be somewhat busy.

He uploaded another dance TikTok to SWIM by BTS, as well as the dance tutorial for All Night. And this week especially, Smart has been on a serious sharing spree when it comes to All Night — so much so that it honestly makes you wonder what exactly GIR is up to at the moment, because they are not nearly as active when it comes to the actual promo…

GIR did, however, upload a homemade All Night Songkran edition video… and across the board fans collectively didn’t know what hit them with the amount of colour, energy, and dance moves that suddenly dropped 😅

One thing GIR may — or hopefully are — working on is a playlist for the behind-the-scenes videos on their YouTube channel. Because finding those videos is way too difficult unless a direct link is shared. A playlist would make them so much more visible.

And I’ll be a little self-critical here as well, because I could definitely improve the structure on this channel too — but then again, this isn’t exactly my full-time job😉

That being said… there is never a dull moment.

Because this channel suddenly saw a lot of comments disappear across several uploaded shorts — and while I had my fun chatting with YouTube support for the last couple of days and learning just how many things can remove comments… they do seem to be back again 🥳

And just like that, we were heading toward the end of the week once again, and I honestly thought we had had our last action… but boy was I wrong!

Because Boom dropped photos from the previously teased photoshoot — and once again, no one was prepared👀

Because that turned out to be an insane photoshoot — and honestly, well done Boom💪🔥 Some of those photos could have been taken straight out of a Calvin Klein ad… and honestly, I hope they notice him!

But just as Betus and Auralis were trying to recover from that — Smart decided to upload a shirtless photo from home as well. And at that point, it genuinely felt like Syra and Auralis collectively lost all ability to think or function.

And that’s where I’ll leave it for this week. Me quietly battling YouTube’s limit of only 10 photos per post. But what a luxury problem😆

We started with something great — and somehow, we’re ending on something great as well. So let’s enjoy that feeling and bask in it for as long as we can… because we never quite know what tomorrow might bring.

Until next week 🖤💙🩷✨

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