Binghamton Paradox
Binghamton Universityโs K-Pop dance team
HEADS UP PADOS ๐
weโve got a new event coming your way! ๐ถ PUT YOUR SNEAKERS ๐ ON ๐ถ and do some stretches ๐คธ for our FIRST Random Play Dance event! ๐ชฉโจ we have a carefully curated collection of cool and cute choreos ๐ค so come show off your dance skills ๐ or just have fun with other kpop fans ๐ซถ
๐ When: Saturday, Mar. 11 @ 3-4 PM
๐บ Where: UU 120
thank you to for giving us the opportunity to perform at their 2023 Banquetโผ๏ธ we hoped we made everyone go OMG ๐ฑ because we definitely felt antifragile ๐ฅ ALSO donโt forget to keep an eye out for our performance video coming out soon on our YouTube ๐ณ (linktree in bio ๐ซฃ)
Follow us on TikTok and Instagram and subscribe to our Youtube channel with the link in our bio! ๐ค๐ค Check out our Spotify playlist as well!
AYO PADOS ๐
GIVE A ROUND OF APPLAUSE TO OUR SPRING 2023 TEAM ROSTER ๐ธ๐บ
Weโve got a lot in store for you this semester so brace yourselves ๐ค check back here for info about upcoming events and performances ๐๏ธ๐๐๏ธ (see you tomorrow at TASC banquet :D)
Also โผ๏ธ our eboard is starting ig story takeovers tomorrow so you all can get to know our lovely eboard members ๐ฅฐ and ask them any burning questions ๐ฅ
HELLO PADOS ๐๐
๐ถ We got no time to loseee ๐ถ for our first workshop of the semester! ๐คฉ we missed dancing with you so weโll be teaching Ditto by NewJeans ๐ฏโโ๏ธ๐ฐ (and we wanna see you in your BEST Valentineโs Day fit ๐น๐) we know weโre excited ๐ถ so say it ditto~ ๐ถโจ
๐ When: Wednesday, Feb. 15 @ 6-7:30 PM
๐ฐ Where: FA 93a (we have directions on our โjoin paradox!!โ highlight)
๐ Attire: Valentineโs Day themed! ๐
๐ฐ Song: Ditto by NewJeans
๐ Director:
โผ๏ธ PADOS โผ๏ธ
are you interested in joining a k-pop focused club? โจ Do you avoid dancing at all costs? ๐ซ๐ โผ๏ธโผ๏ธ Join Paradoxโs Executive Board โผ๏ธโผ๏ธ we are accepting many different positions, and like we said, you donโt have to be a dancer to join the E-board ๐คฉ (but ofc dancers are welcome too ๐ซถ) so feel free to apply :DDD our dms and E-board members are always open for questions so donโt hesitate to ask us anything ๐๐
โ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ธโโ๐๐
Send us your Letter of Intent (LOI) to [email protected] by WEDNESDAY FEB 1 @ 11:59 PM
Please include in your Letter of Intent:
๐ name
๐ year
๐ position youโre applying for
๐ why youโre interested in joining our E-board
๐ why you think youโre qualified for the position
โ๐๐๐๐๐๐โ๐
๐ซ Graphic Designer: work with the current Art Director and create flyers and graphics to promote our events on both social media and campus (please send in a portfolio containing examples of your work)
๐ซ Webmaster: work with the current Webmaster to manage our social media platforms (instagram, tiktok, youtube, facebook, website) and post to promote our events, performances, etc. (please send in samples of how you would promote on our socials)
๐ซ Transitional Secretary: train with our current Secretary to learn about their tasks, including booking rooms for events and creating meeting minutes
๐ซ Transitional Social Chair: train with our current Social Chairs to create, plan, and host events and collaborate with other clubs on and off campus
๐ซ Interns: shadow various E-board members to learn about each position. You will be able to apply for any position at the end of the year
After we have looked through your application, you will receive an interview time slot for Sunday, Feb 5 โจ
if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on our social media or to any E-board member
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND NEW SEMESTER EVERYONE ๐ค ๐ซถ
Did you hear about MODAX last semester? ๐ The k-pop and hiphop dance team duo? ๐๐บ if you have, or if you havenโt, come learn more at our General Interest Meetings ๐คฉ ๐
We will talk about joining the dance teams and executive boards here so come get to know us and ask questions ๐ฅฐ (our dms are also open for questions ๐)
ใ๏ปฟ๏ผง๏ผฉ๏ผญใ๏ผค๏ผก๏ผด๏ผฅ๏ผณใ
โก๏ธ Friday, Jan 20 @ 5:30PM (in UU103)
โก๏ธ Tuesday, Jan 24 @ 7:30PM (in UU108)
keep watching โs page and our page for more audition and E-board application updates as well ๐คญ
be there or be โฌ๏ธ
thank you so much for coming to our very last fall semester event ๐ฅน we had so much fun making top loaders (and looking at photocards ๐) with everyone ๐ซถ
A big thank you to and .chen , our lovely social chairs, for putting together so many amazing events this semester ๐ and another thank you to the rest of the eboard as well for helping this semester run smoothly!!!
๐ธ Historian: .sung030
Congratulations to for putting on such a successful Asian Night!! ๐ฅณโจ We had so much fun watching all the performances ๐ฎโ๐จ and we ESPECIALLY loved watching perform their newest set ๐ and weโre patiently waiting for them to post the full set ๐ (psst go follow them ๐)
We are also very very proud of our .sung030 and for contributing to the event ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
pados, the semester got you down??
as finals creep up on you, we know youโll need a break so come to our last fall semester event to relax and destress ๐
we know you cherish those photocards in your phone cases ๐ so why not decorate a special toploader for them ๐คฉ we only have 45 spots so fill out the form in our bio to secure your spot!!
๐ซ WHEN: Monday, Dec 5th @ 5-6:30pm
๐ซ WHERE: UU 206
โผ๏ธ IF YOU DO NOT COME IN THE FIRST 15 MINS YOUR SPOT WILL BE GIVEN AWAY โผ๏ธ
A huge thank you to everyone for supporting our very first annual showcase !!! Thank you to the team and eboard for putting in so much effort ๐ and thank you to โs and โs Professor Claire Kim for judging our performances ๐ซถ
Here are some photos from the showcase ๐คฉ and weโll be posting our performances soon so check back on our youtube @ Binghamton Paradox ๐
๐ธ historian: .sung030
1 day left until our showcase ๐ซข
D-1 Showcase Tidbit: Have you been curious about what songs weโre performing? Well youโre going to have to stay curious ๐ leave your guesses in the comments if youโre brave enough ๐ and pull up tomorrow to find out ๐ซถ
๐ผ๐๐ผโ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ธ๐๐๐
๐ฅ Date: Sunday Nov. 13 @6-9 PM
>> Doors Open: @ 5:30 PM
๐ฅ Location: Mandela Room
๐ฅ Attire: Formal
2 days left until our showcase ๐ซข
D-2 Showcase Tidbit: I know you all saw the amazing prizes that weโre giving out, but we didnโt tell you that youโll have to fight for a few ๐ช look alive, weโve got some very fun games to participate in to win our very nice prizes ๐คง (check back in our second showcase post to remind yourself of those prizes ๐ซข)
๐ผ๐๐ผโ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ธ๐๐๐
๐ฅ Date: Sunday Nov. 13 @6-9 PM
>> Doors Open: @5:30 PM
๐ฅ Location: Mandela Room
๐ฅ Attire: Formal
3 days left until our showcase ๐ซข
D-3 Showcase Tidbit: Because the dress code is FORMAL ๐คฉ we think itโs perfect that our very own attendees get to vote for the best outfits on stage ๐ and it doesnโt stop there, the audience gets to vote for their favorite performances in a few other categories ๐
๐ผ๐๐ผโ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ธ๐๐๐
๐ฅ Date: Sunday Nov. 13 @6-9 PM
>> Doors Open: @5:30 PM
๐ฅ Location: Mandela Room
๐ฅ Attire: Formal
heyy pados ๐
Thank you so much for coming to our cozy kpop club collab ๐ (try saying that 3 times fast ๐ซก) thanks to ๐ธ ๐ธ for collabing with us ๐ and we hope everyone enjoyed the snacks ๐, games โ๏ธ, and vibes ๐คง and congrats to all our winners ๐
๐ธ Historian: .sung030
PADOS ARE YOU READY??
ARE YOU READY for Paradoxโs exciting kpop debut stage ๐ฅน Well grab those tickets asap cuz you wonโt wanna miss it ๐ฅณ
Our google form for ordering early bird and general admission tickets [๐ LINK IN OUR BIO ๐] is open now until the end of tabling, BUT you must pick up your tickets at tabling in order to receive that ticket pricing !!
๐ผ๐๐ผโ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ธ๐๐๐
๐ฅ Date: Sunday Nov. 13 @ 6-9 PM
>> Doors Open: @ 5:30 PM
๐ฅ Location: Mandela Room
๐ฅ Attire: Formal
โโ๐โ๐โ๐พ
Early Bird: $5
General Admission: $7
At the Door: $10
๐๐ธ๐น๐๐โ๐พ ๐โ๐ฝ๐
Tillman Lobby:
๐๏ธ Mon 11/7 & Wed 11/9 @ 12-4 PM
Bartle:
๐๏ธ Tues 11/8 & Thur 11/10 @ 12-4 PM
โผ๏ธ YOU MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL TICKET TO ATTEND OUR SHOWCASE โผ๏ธ
pados are you ready??
do you want to have a night of fun? ๐คช A night of kpop? ๐ถ And are you ready for the very very exciting debut of a new group ๐คฉ PARADOX IS PUTTING ON OUR VERY FIRST SHOWCASE ๐ฅณ
we will have amazing dance performances, exciting games, and veryyy nice prizes ๐ So pull up for *DRUMROLL PLEASE* ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ the First Annual Paradox Showcase: The Debut ๐
๐ผ๐๐ผโ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ธ๐๐๐
๐ฅ Date: Sunday Nov. 13 @6-9 PM
๐ฅ Location: Mandela Room
๐ฅ Attire: Formal
Ticketing information is coming soon so watch our page for updates ๐ซถ
Goooood evening pados ๐
extra stressed from your classes? ๐ญ Maybe you just want to stay in your pjs all day ๐ฅฑ well LOOK ALIVE for this cozy collab with ๐ get ready for a pajama partyyy ๐๐ pull up for a chill night of JEOPARDY, DANCE CHARADES, KOREAN GAMES, AND MOREโฆโฆ๐ฅฐ we will provide food, snacks, and drinks so bring your friends and your pjs ๐คฉ
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 2 @6:30-8:30 PM
WHERE: K-Center in Old Champlain (OH 101)
โผ๏ธ DONโT FORGET TO COME IN YO PJโS LOVES
OMG PADOS ๐
Do you need a break from studying and midterms?? ๐ฅฒ Well weโve got you covered :DDD our next workshop represents our ๐love๐ for you pados because weโve got a case of 143
psst pados ๐
we want you to meet some people ๐ณ GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO THE โจ๐ 2022 FALL EBOARD pt. 1 ๐โจ
โ๏ธ Fuji Kashimada
โท Position: Senior Advisor
โท Year: Senior
โท Fav Groups: BTS, ITZY, Seventeen, Twice
โ๏ธ Rachel Choi
โท Position: President
โท Year: Senior
โท Fav Groups: Stray Kids, Chungha, ITZY
โ๏ธ Jess Wu
โท Position: Vice President
โท Year: Junior
โท Fav Groups: WayV, BTS, NewJeans
โ๏ธ Aya Labnine
โท Position: Treasurer
โท Year: Sophomore
โท Fav Groups: BTS, ITZY, BIBI
โ๏ธ Claire Pan
โท Position: Secretary
โท Year: Junior
โท Fav Groups: Enhypen, ITZY
psst pados ๐
we want you to meet some people ๐ณ GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO THE โจ๐ 2022 FALL EBOARD pt. 2 ๐โจ
โ๏ธ Christine Kuan
โท Position: Social Chair
โท Year: Junior
โท Fav Groups: BTS
โ๏ธ Angela Chen
โท Position: Social Chair
โท Year: Sophomore
โท Fav Groups: Seventeen, BTS
โ๏ธ Kimora Bedeau
โท Position: Art Director
โท Year: Sophomore
โท Fav Groups: Monsta X, Golden Child, Seventeen
โ๏ธ Katie Lange
โท Position: Webmaster
โท Year: Junior
โท Fav Groups: Seventeen, BTS, Stray Kids
โ๏ธ Jessica Sung
โท Position: Historian
โท Year: Sophomore
โท Fav Groups: Seventeen, Red Velvet, Aespa
psst pados ๐
we want you to meet some people ๐ณ GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO THE โจ๐ 2022 FALL EBOARD pt. 3 ๐โจ
โ๏ธ Elaine Tsui
โท Position: Videographer
โท Year: Sophomore
โท Fav Groups: Twice, IVE
โ๏ธ Renee Yang
โท Position: Intern
โท Year: Freshman
โท Fav Groups: Seventeen
โ๏ธ Juliana Campopiano
โท Position: Intern
โท Year: Freshman
โท Fav Groups: Twice, STAYC, IVE
โ๏ธ Summer Lin
โท Position: Intern
โท Year: Sophomore
โท Fav Groups: EXO, Astro, TXT, Seventeen
WASSUP PADOs ๐
We know yโall miss dancing with us, so come join us for our first dance workshop of the semester!!! Weโre teaching Twiceโs latest comeback Talk That Talk ๐คฉ refreshments will be provided so swing by ๐
โก๏ธ When: Thursday, Sept. 29 @7-9 PM
โก๏ธ Where: Fine Arts 104 (โ๏ธwe will post directions on our story the day ofโ๏ธ)
โก๏ธ Song: Talk That Talk by Twice
โก๏ธ Director:
hey pados ๐โค๏ธ
THANK YOU FOR COMING TO OUR GAME DAY EVENT WITH we hope both genbods had fun playing our variety games ๐ We look forward to future events with everyone and CONGRATULATIONS to our 3 winning teams!!
๐ธ Claire Pan, Nick Kim, Katie Bae
Follow us on TikTok and Instagram and subscribe to our Youtube channel with the link in our bio! ๐๐ฅบ Check out our Spotify playlist as well!
AYO PADOS
GIVE A ROUND OF APPLAUSE TO OUR FALL 2022 TEAM ROSTER ๐ฅณ ๐
Weโve got a special semester planned for you all so get ready ๐ check back here for info about upcoming events and performances ๐๐ซถ
YO PADOS ๐
yโall ready to play some games and win some prizes ?? ๐ Play the games that idols play on variety shows?? ๐
WELL MARK THOSE CALENDARS SINCE WEโRE HOSTING A GAME DAY WITH ๐ซถ๐ซถ
โผ๏ธ this event is RSVP ONLY (form link in our bio) โผ๏ธ only the first 40 people to sign up will be able to attend :)) you can sign up in a team of up to 4 people or on your own!! Everyone on your team needs to RSVP
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 17 @3-5 PM
WHERE: UU 209
โผ๏ธ PADOS โผ๏ธ
Not looking to join our dance team? WELL LOOK NO FURTHER ๐ Weโre looking for multiple positions to fill out our WONDERFUL executive board, and all you have to do is apply ๐
โ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ธโโ๐๐
Send us your Letter of Intent (LOI) to [email protected] by WEDNESDAY SEPT 14 @ 11:59 PM
Please include in your Letter of Intent:
๐ name
๐ year
๐ position youโre applying for
๐ why youโre interested in joining our E-board
๐ why you think youโre qualified for the position
โ๐๐๐๐๐๐โ๐
๐ซ Videographer: in charge of video production for covers, performances, and behind the scenes content (please send in a portfolio containing examples of your work)
๐ซ Graphic Designer: creates flyers, posters, and graphics to promote events on social media and campus (please send in a portfolio containing examples of your work)
๐ซ Social Chair(s): plans, creates, and hosts events and is in charge of collaborating with other clubs on and off campus
๐ซ Transitional Secretary: work closely with the current secretary to learn about their tasks within the club this includes booking rooms for events and creating meeting minutes
๐ซ Interns: shadows various E-board members to learn about each position. You will be able to apply for any position at the end of the year
After we have looked through your application, you will receive an interview time slot for Sunday Sept 18 โจ
if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us on our social media or to any E-board member
๐จ PADOS, itโs that time of year ๐ฑ
PARADOX IS BUILDING OUR 2022 FALL SEMESTER TEAM!!! We want see all those beautiful faces at our learning and audition days ๐คญ
โ๏ธSUNDAY AUDITION TIMES HAVE CHANGED SINCE GIMSโ๏ธand please check our โFAQsโ story highlight or dm us with any questions!
๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ค
โ๏ธ Friday, Sept 9 @ 8:00-9:30PM Boy Group Song
๐ LOCATION: TBD (these will be updated here!!!)
โ๏ธ Saturday, Sept 10 @ 12:00-1:30PM Girl Group Song
๐ LOCATION: TBD
๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ค
โก๏ธ Saturday, Sept 10 @ 3:00-4:00PM
โก๏ธ Sunday, Sept 11 @ 6:00-8:00PM
๐ LOCATION: Grand Corridor in Fine Arts
โผ๏ธ YOU MUST COME TO 1 LEARNING DAY IN ORDER TO AUDITION AND YOU MUST AUDITION WITH THE SONG YOU LEARNED โผ๏ธ you can come to both learning days and then choose your song as well!
Please come 10 minutes early to sign in and warm up
Thank you Binghamton's Korean American Student Association - KASA for inviting us to perform at the first in-person banquet of the semester! We had a lot of fun and we're immensely excited to show everyone our new sets and family
Hello everyone!
Are you ready to learn more about one of the โจ most ๐๐ผ awesome ๐๐ผโจ dance teams on campus? (of course you are!! ๐ค๐ค)
Come to the KASA GIM tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday to find out how YOU can be part of an amazing family! โค๏ธ
Mark your calendars for tomorrow and Thursday and stay tuned for updates on learning/audition days! ๐
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GIM DATES:
โญ๏ธ September 2nd, 8-9PM
โญ๏ธ September 3rd, 8-9PM
Link: https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/92503471771
Follow .km on Instagram for more information about our K-POP loving group!