SM Entertainment: Large Groups

I feel like the reason SM Entertainment debuts large numbered groups such as Super Junior, SNSD and EXO is because they have too many trainees. 

 

Too many trainees, but don’t want to have too many groups. Why not combine them all and debut them in the same group? They only need one good singer and one good dancer. The rest are just there for eye candy or whatever is needed. 

Other companies have large groups, but I always think this of SM Entertainment.

-Cassis-

K-POP Rant: Idol or Artist

I recently came across this article that talks about SNSD’s Sooyoung wanting to be called an artist rather than an idol.

I’m sorry. No K-pop celebrity will ever be an artist. You’re either an idol or a singer. My definition of an artist does not involve music. My definition of musician does not include singers. I’ve read that someone’s definition of an artist is someone who freely creates and since Sooyoung has written a song she can be considered as one. Oh please.

You’re an idol if you’re in a young, talentless group singing cutesy songs while wearing provocative clothes to further entice with their bodies as if the dance wasn’t enough. Very general idea.

You’re a singer if you have a talent in singing. Oh my bias can sing. If you can sing better then post it on YouTube. I don’t see you on the music programs. People need to realize the difference between singing well and being a singer. If you can’t tell that apart, I can’t communicate with you.

There are some people in idol groups who are above the idol status, but lower than the singer status. They’ll always be in between because they’re part of an idol group so I’ll always see them as an talented idol. No, that doesn’t mean I think the main vocals in every group are talented.

Going back to SNSD. They’re one of SM Entertainment’s best profitable creations. Oh hey, looks like SM is an artist since it created SNSD. They’re completely SM style. The girls can “sing”, but singers? Hardly. Therefore, idol. Some of them get 2 second lines per song. What is their purpose in the group? Dancer? Visual? Filling up space? Oh, but Taeyeon’s the main vocalist. Other singers respect her. I acknowledge her singing, but to me, she’s an idol.

I just couldn’t hold in my scoff when I read the article. What’s there to debate? They’re idols. End of story.

This is all a very unorganized rant, but I was so amused that Sooyoung would think SNSD could be called an artist. My respect for idols is tiny to none. SNSD is an idol.

-Cassis-

My Baby: Lay

 

 Quick Bio: Member of EXO-M under SM Entertainment.

Lay didn’t stand out for me at first. Too busy touching Kris on my monitor. There was something about Lay that I still can’t explain. Without me knowing, he ended up second in my EXO-M list. I kept glancing at him. Focusing on him. Watching him.

It wasn’t his looks or his dancing. Was it his personality? Something about him.



I heard he looks like Donghae from Super Junior, but I see Lay. I don’t need to waste time figuring about why my eyes are attracted to him. I just need to love him and squeal like a fan girl in heat.

I hate that I can’t pinpoint what appeals to me about him. How can I fan girl about him if I don’t know? Easy. Just fangirl.



I love watching him dance the most out of EXO-M. Of course. I love the way he talks. I’m not sure what I mean by that. The way he speaks? What he talks about? What does he talk about? Secrets? Hm. This man. Why can’t you just let me love you. Why won’t you tell me why I like you?

You’re nothing special. Nothing particular I love about you. Stop making me think. Why can’t I accept the fact that you attract my eyes just because? Go away. Leave me alone.



Just kidding. How can I abandon you? Don’t leave me. Stay. You’re still my baby. I’m sorry. Let me love you. I don’t need to know why. I’m just going to joyfully fan girl. You lose all reason and thought when you fan girl anyways. Hugs.

Look at him. He’s so worthy of being my baby.

I can’t. Not in words.

Lay dancing. Lay speaking. Lay standing. Lay sitting. Lay. Lay. Lay. I’ll never be tired of him.



Even through all this fangirl haze, no amount of sparkly fangirl fantasy blindness can make me accept this.



Dear God, there is ice cream on this man’s armpit hair. I’m sorry Lay, baby, that’s not appealing in the slightest. Why is there any reason on earth to let melted ice cream drip down your shoulder?



Me still like you.

-Cassis-

My Baby: Taemin

Quick Bio: Youngest in SHINee under SM Entertainment.

I first saw him from the very beginning when SM was introducing them. He’s younger than me! Instant “my baby” status. He was such a baby when he debuted. Put him in my pocket. Buy him ice cream forever. The years past and the baby is growing up. Still my baby.



I want him to call me noona.

He was unbearably cute on Star King. Kang Ho Dong babied him so much. Squeal.

He can act grown up and mature with each new concept. But no. Pats your head. He’s so pretty when he dresses up as a girl. It’s upsetting. Why is he prettier than me as a girl? His hair is so much nicer than mine. Looks so straight and soft. You’re a male. You don’t need that. Give it here. You make me jealous and you’re cute.



He’s not my bias or my favorite in SHINee. Doesn’t matter. He’s different. He’s my baby.

He went and kissed Jonghyun on stage. Baby, how could you do this to me? Jonghyun was aggressive. Why are you trying to grow up?




Look at how cute, young and innocent he looks there. I want to take care of him. Come to noona.

-Cassis-