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1 minute ago, Save-Me-Oprah said:

I think Hybe is just fine

 

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Yeah, fine with sabotajing aedspa.

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oh, you didn’t drag me that bad :rip: I knew I would get on some people nerves, but I was prepared for something worse 

 

also, at least true Tokkis know who will be the first people to turn against NJ, when they will either underperform or change music direction 

 

On 2/16/2023 at 7:32 PM, LuneMon said:

Meh, it is the same for newjeans, YOU are literally saying they had it easy and others in the thread are saying everything they achieved is because of the payola lol. 

like, thank you? that was exactly my point and a few other users confirmed my standpoint too 

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19 hours ago, Comedor said:

I think I'm getting too old for Kpop. That did nothing for me.

 

And now NJ is the next big thing but their songs are average.

 

It's over.

 

2011 - 2023 :rip:

it was extremely mid i fear

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18 minutes ago, Narima said:

there should be a thread for boys planet

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same, I have no interest in watching that

 

 

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+-45 days left before his social work ends, I need more of this:jonny5:

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I'm still gagging at Boys Planet/Mnet giving the BL storyline with Kim Ji Woong such a spotlight :jonnycat: usually with something like this, they would censor it and just say that he's an "actor". the way all the other trainees gave a standing ovation made me kii so hard. it gives me hope that Drag Race Korea might really become a thing, it would probably be on Mnet too.

 

That Kim Ji Woong preview with his abs is too spicy, my mind hurts :weeps: :gaycat7: they really said "next week". It's one thing to show his abs, but to then put the shirt in his mouth? :jonny3: His visuals are mindblowing.

 

I kind of avoid the trainee(s) that get pushed to the center and are the most popular, but Hanbin's handsome student council president part-time barista boyfriend vibes who is slightly naughty like 1% of the time + the wacking and tutting has me weak ddd :blush: there's also something about his energy that just sparkles like no one else on the show (except for Ji Woong)

 

I also think that Hui might have too much of an advantage with his established fanbase, it feels kinda lame that he will probably make the debut group especially with the 1-pick at the end just based on that. He is at least very talented. And would bring some attention/good reputation to the group from the beginning, and he might even write songs for them which would be great. But there are other very talented trainees on the show who don't benefit from that kind of advantage. When NU'EST competed it made sense to me, but Pentagon seems like a higher tier than that especially Hui. Although I understand his reasonings for being on the show and maybe the Pentagon situation is worse than we know.

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11 minutes ago, Pluto2022 said:

The way XG have been promoting on Music Shows nonstop ever since they released Shooting Star on January 25th :deadbanana2: Maybe other companies should take notes? :clap3:

The Shooting star promotions are done I think, and they have now moved on to Left right :beatfreak:

 

I hope they also promote in Japan next because they're already slowly falling in charts

 

XG Shooting Star in Japanese charts WEEK 3:

Billboard Japan Hot 100: #33 (-7) (3rd week charting)

Oricon: #32 (-5) (11 948 points) (3rd week charting)

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How come you FRAUDS didn’t tell me about shooting star by XG :jonny6:

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Nawt Beplers fault they're bringing back the power of the produce groups unlike Bahiyyih and friends, yall need to accept their coming slayage and join the program

 

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9 minutes ago, Flomik said:

I hope they also promote in Japan next because they're already slowly falling in charts

 

XG Shooting Star in Japanese charts WEEK 3:

Billboard Japan Hot 100: #33 (-7) (3rd week charting)

Oricon: #32 (-5) (11 948 points) (3rd week charting)

I hope they mainly target Japan and the West. I feel like they have more potential there. It seems like there are many Japanese people who are proud of them and want to support! Especially since there aren't many Japanese groups like XG with the way they carry and present themselves. There just needs to be a bigger push. I'm excited for potential Japanese and Korean releases this year, maybe even a proper American debut? :duca:

Posted
14 minutes ago, Cyanide said:

How come you FRAUDS didn’t tell me about shooting star by XG :jonny6:

the way its been posted about every day for the last two weeks (including on the page this post is located on)

 

:)

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1 minute ago, sugarshine said:

I hope they mainly target Japan and the West. I feel like they have more potential there. It seems like there are many Japanese people who are proud of them and want to support! Especially since there aren't many Japanese groups like XG with the way they carry and present themselves. There just needs to be a bigger push. I'm excited for potential Japanese and Korean releases this year, maybe even a proper American debut? :duca:

I agree 100%, promoting at korean shows for the k-pop audience is cool and all, but they keep getting negative backlash from the targeted audience (koreans) due to the xenophobia (and a messy CEO) - so what's the point of that promo? To appeal to the international fans? That's cute but that's not enough, kpop is still pretty niche which will limit XG's fanbase no matter how many Inkigayos and MCountdowns they attend.

For an international group, like XG, Korea is not enough, Japan is a huge market too, even bigger than k-pop so they better stop ignoring it. 

Hopefully all the success, sales and streams they're getting will help the company to secure some international perfomances for the next comeback, or AT LEAST Japan please! 

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what a time to be alive this was

Posted
1 hour ago, Katamari said:

didn’t brave girls have a career resurgence last decade 

 

or was that someone else :redface:

Two things that happened beyond their control.  First, covid prevented them from fully capitalizing on having a massive hit song, losing out on millions in appearances as well as that direct contact with potential Brave Girls hardos.  Second, the girls are old.

 

But then if a bunch of dudes who recently completed their enlistment obligations weren't stuck in their apartments looking at youtube videos, none of this happens, probably. 

 

:cm:

 

  

2 hours ago, Flomik said:

they did, with Rollin but it was a fluke

It's not a complete fluke because of the hundreds of performances they did for the Korean military, which eventually got paid off thanks to google.  The only other group that came close to that kind of effort is Laboum, and they were also rewarded for it, but to a lesser extent.

 

:cm:

 

  

31 minutes ago, Pluto2022 said:

The way XG have been promoting on Music Shows nonstop ever since they released Shooting Star on January 25th :deadbanana2: Maybe other companies should take notes? :clap3:

All it takes is money.  And that Avex guy seems to have a grudge against the global success of kpop, so it's not just money, it's angry money.

 

:cm:

 

  

6 hours ago, Narima said:

@harrythevifan thoughts on limelight's sales?

Miyu is that girl.

 

:cm:

 

  

5 hours ago, rapperjennie said:

LSM jail era :bam:

 

the amount of money he got from this is INSANE

 

 

Or, you get a sense of what is in it for Bang Sihyuk to come in, kick out all the rabble rousers/activist investors, and (wait for it) eventually reinstate Lee Sooman where he rightfully belongs.  :keir:  What an act of patriotism!

 

:cm:

 

29 minutes ago, Cyanide said:

How come you FRAUDS didn’t tell me about shooting star by XG :jonny6:

Get into it. :eddie:

 

 

:cm:

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32 minutes ago, Cyanide said:

How come you FRAUDS didn’t tell me about shooting star by XG :jonny6:

Where do you live ? We have been spamming them for the past 3 weeks 

 

35 minutes ago, Flomik said:

I hope they also promote in Japan next because they're already slowly falling in charts

 

XG Shooting Star in Japanese charts WEEK 3:

Billboard Japan Hot 100: #33 (-7) (3rd week charting)

Oricon: #32 (-5) (11 948 points) (3rd week charting)

Glad promoting in Korea give them more exposure internationally but they can’t just skip japan like that especially it’s more lucrative for them. But seriously Japan doesn’t deserve them :katie: instead of supporting a Japanese group they rather stan korean groups. 

Posted
1 minute ago, Pluto2022 said:

omg this is the first I've seen you not using the ":cm:" emoji?  Is the world going to end?????

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they did tho at the end under the video

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wait brave girls aren't disbanding lol?

Posted
1 minute ago, Pluto2022 said:

No they quoted that same person 2 times, but the first quote is now gone, and I caught his/hers a** before they could remove the post :giraffe: 

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oh i see now:clap3:

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Posted (edited)
34 minutes ago, Flomik said:

I agree 100%, promoting at korean shows for the k-pop audience is cool and all, but they keep getting negative backlash from the targeted audience (koreans) due to the xenophobia (and a messy CEO) - so what's the point of that promo? To appeal to the international fans? That's cute but that's not enough, kpop is still pretty niche which will limit XG's fanbase no matter how many Inkigayos and MCountdowns they attend.

For an international group, like XG, Korea is not enough, Japan is a huge market too, even bigger than k-pop so they better stop ignoring it. 

Hopefully all the success, sales and streams they're getting will help the company to secure some international perfomances for the next comeback, or AT LEAST Japan please! 

In this reaction below she starts crying and I think it's because of how proud she feels - it's so heartwarming. :chick3: I see a lot of comments saying how XG are giving something that they don't get in Japan. It made me realise that they really do need to target Japan more. I'm pretty sure they will since they heavily reference Japanese culture in the SHOOTING STAR MV, which is interesting when they are only promoting in Korea. I feel like the girls might be more comfortable too, especially since they mainly communicate in Japanese too I think (except for Maya). It's very important for them to have a connection with their audience and I feel like the Japanese audience would provide them with a much stronger base, which can be their support system or safety net while making moves in the West. And also, they're already charting in Japan so that's another plus!

 

I'm also impressed with how well they are doing on YouTube. :alexz: They trended in Japan, South Korea, the US and the UK (I'm not sure about other countries) with the SHOOTING STAR MV and even a couple performance videos were trending somewhere too.

 

I think another strength of XG is that they can genuinely do rap/hip hop/r&b well and have a genuine Western/global appeal. In particular, I can see Harvey being very popular amongst teenage girls in America. She has that trendy Ariana and Camila ( :fan:) vibe

 

 

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Finally caught up to the European leg of the tour :duca: I love these girls :gaycat7:

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2 hours ago, Dialamba said:
Nah, you don't wanna be on my bad side
That's right, I'm slidin' through
Bunch of wannabes that wanna be me
Me three if I was you
Been around the world, pearls on ya, girl
VVS's we invested, uh
Need a lesson, see the necklace, see these dresses
We don't buy it, we request it, uh
 
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Both PV and SD rap verses are her best alongside D4 and Whistle I fear :jonnycat:

 

 

2 hours ago, Flomik said:

they did, with Rollin but it was a fluke

all their next title tracks during the fame flopped (except for Chi Mat Baram maybe but it still was very frontloaded)

it was not a fluke bc even We ride was a top 5 hit. People genuinely liked them. CMB was indeed very frontloaded. 
 

 

35 minutes ago, Flomik said:

I agree 100%, promoting at korean shows for the k-pop audience is cool and all, but they keep getting negative backlash from the targeted audience (koreans) due to the xenophobia (and a messy CEO) - so what's the point of that promo? To appeal to the international fans? That's cute but that's not enough, kpop is still pretty niche which will limit XG's fanbase no matter how many Inkigayos and MCountdowns they attend.

For an international group, like XG, Korea is not enough, Japan is a huge market too, even bigger than k-pop so they better stop ignoring it. 

Hopefully all the success, sales and streams they're getting will help the company to secure some international perfomances for the next comeback, or AT LEAST Japan please! 

I think bc Kpop contents are the most watched? Like they have music shows, 4K fancams,studio choom, M2 etcc. Their contents is worldly consumed so it’s easier to gain international fans. Without Kpop plateforms, XG would have been smaller and I doubt they would have get 800k streams per day on Spotify global.

For exemple, Flo have never reached these numbers.

Posted
26 minutes ago, Dialamba said:

Glad promoting in Korea give them more exposure internationally but they can’t just skip japan like that especially it’s more lucrative for them. But seriously Japan doesn’t deserve them :katie: instead of supporting a Japanese group they rather stan korean groups. 

I think this case is more that there's been no XG push in Japan at all instead of japanese not wanting to support them. We've seen with NiziU what can be done when there's a proper push.

And ofc releasing japanese songs, Japanese artists historically have a really hard time selling english music in Japan.

Posted (edited)

It still gives me chills at how obsessed I was with Brave Girls when they first released Deepened. I would play Rollin' on repeat back in like 2017 and thinking that the song is too catchy not to be a hit and that they deserve more with that chair choreo. I remember watching them perform on an awards show and being upset about them not being more popular. So surreal :jonny3: come on FEARLESS! :flame:

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Posted
3 minutes ago, Adama said:

I think bc Kpop contents are the most watched? Like they have music shows, 4K fancams,studio choom, M2 etcc. Their contents is worldly consumed so it’s easier to gain international fans. Without Kpop plateforms, XG would have been smaller and I doubt they would have get 800k streams per day on Spotify global.

For exemple, Flo have never reached these numbers.

True, but that doesn't mean they should keep doing only kpop content for all their comebacks. This is NOT enough. As an international group they need to aim even higher at least starting with Japan. I understand that XGALX is a new label and they don't have HYBE-level of influence and finances, but I hope that the current money they're making will be spent for the promotion outside of Korea. Of course there's Avex as well but we don't really know how much they help but if they DO help, they better organize the Japanese promos NOW

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