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[Ranvier]

They do shop a hell of a lot - I imagine they do buy a heap of stuff.

But fans just send them stuff. Not necessarily just for birthdays, I think.

Fan's just send them things...seriously? Why? Aren't these girls rich enough, they should be sending the fans stuff. Damn, K-pop fans really are the best fans, like the Roman fans of old. They are fickle, maybe even a bit crazy, but if you have the roar of the crowd at your back, "you can be a God among Men"

 

[filler]

Dice is mean as fuck, damn. Not the Ranman's fault that Kara doesn't come out with good singles.

 

[oc]

But Kara does come out with good singles?

 

[Xilium]

Kara's very hit or miss for me. I liked Honey, Lupin, and Jumping but didn't care for any of the other songs on those respective albums except "With" (to a degree). Didn't care at all for the Rock U and Pretty Girl songs and respective albums. First Blooming and Revolution are generally good. I haven't listened to all the songs on Step yet but I wasn't feeling the new MV.

Overall, there are still more hits than misses so I guess I generally like them.

 

[Ranvier]

Dice is mean as fuck, damn. Not the Ranman's fault that Kara doesn't come out with good singles.

Dice has a right to his personal attacks just like I have a right to my Subjective opinion that Kara is not a top tier Kpop group. Its all good.

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Though that "If You Wanna" song by Kara is pretty catchy.

 

[Alta1r]

Fan's just send them things...seriously? Why? Aren't these girls rich enough, they should be sending the fans stuff. Damn, K-pop fans really are the best fans, like the Roman fans of old. They are fickle, maybe even a bit crazy, but if you have the roar of the crowd at your back, "you can be a God among Men"

It's probably better for the girls than the guys. Can't imagine the crowd tossing iPads or TVs or cars on stage like they do with bags and shit. And unless they're into cross dressing, can't imagine they'd get much use out of what they might actually toss up there. Lol.

 

[CruxisMana]

I'm genuinely baffled that it's possible not to like any of KARA's SweeTune singles. Does this mean that you also don't like any singles by RAINBOW or INFINITE?

At the very least I think it's impossible to not at least note due merit to SweeTune tracks even if you don't personally enjoy them.

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[Phonomezer]

A lot of kpop music is absolute shit, SNSD are the only consistant group in this respect; their singles are always good, even Bad Girl.

I thought old-school After School were on the ball too, but their recent songs are all rubbish.

 

[Alta1r]

I'm genuinely baffled that it's possible not to like any of KARA's SweeTune singles. Does this mean that you also don't like any singles by RAINBOW or INFINITE?

At the very least I think it's impossible to not at least note due merit to SweeTune tracks even if you don't personally enjoy them.

I like 'A' and 'Sweet Dream' by Rainbow. I didn't like Gossip Girl or that other single they released though. I've never heard of Infinite.

To be fair, I've only heard Jumping, Mister, Lupin and Step by Kara. They're all decent. They're not horrendous or anything where I would go out of my way to stop listening to them, but they're pretty forgettable too. I wouldn't go out of my way to listen to them either. I haven't heard any of their other songs. If the ones they pick out for comeback stages and radio aren't that good, I'm not really one to go searching for hidden treasures in their albums.

 

[Ranvier]

I'm genuinely baffled that it's possible not to like any of KARA's SweeTune singles. Does this mean that you also don't like any singles by RAINBOW or INFINITE?

At the very least I think it's impossible to not at least note due merit to SweeTune tracks even if you don't personally enjoy them.

Well I didn't much like Lupin or Mister, Honey was okay but it didn't get stuck in my head like some other songs. I'm sure SweeTune does good productions it's just that their Kara songs didn't jive with me. I haven't heard any Rainbow or Infinite songs though Jaekyung is damn sexy. I'll check em out. To be honest though, I don't pay much attention at all as to who produced the song and my knowledge of Kpop production companies is close to 0. I just listen to songs and decide whether it sounds good or not.


And do the fan's throw LV purses and shit onto the stage? I thought they mail that expensive shit in when its the Idol's birthday or something. Which begs the question, how the hell did the fans get their address and how can others acquire such coveted information?

 

[Xilium]

A lot of kpop music is absolute shit, SNSD are the only consistant group in this respect; their singles are always good, even Bad Girl.

I thought old-school After School were on the ball too, but their recent songs are all rubbish.

For me, consistency means that songs other than their MV singles are good. It isn't that difficult for a music artist/group to pump out 1 or 2 decent songs a year (especially with pop music as they are just buying their songs from songwriters). For SNSD, most of their hit singles are good but like 98% of the rest of their music catalog blows. For me, SNSD actually ranks lower than KARA in this regard (as well as a few others).

 

[Biscuits]

Well I didn't much like Lupin or Mister, Honey was okay but it didn't get stuck in my head like some other songs. I'm sure SweeTune does good productions it's just that their Kara songs didn't jive with me. I haven't heard any Rainbow or Infinite songs though Jaekyung is damn sexy. I'll check em out. To be honest though, I don't pay much attention at all as to who produced the song and my knowledge of Kpop production companies is close to 0. I just listen to songs and decide whether it sounds good or not.


And do the fan's throw LV purses and shit onto the stage? I thought they mail that expensive shit in when its the Idol's birthday or something. Which begs the question, how the hell did the fans get their address and how can others acquire such coveted information?

This is my guess: they mail it to the company's head office/their dorms, where the gifts first get screened by the company for security reasons

Spoiler

like for hidden cameras

before they are finally given to the respective artist.

Don't american artists get expensive gifts as well though?

 

[CruxisMana]

Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but there's definitely a line between not personally enjoying a song and acknowledging that others can still enjoy it, which I suppose applies to all music really.

And to be honest, I started to appreciate kpop a lot more once I starting learning about the different notable producers and discovering that a lot of the songs I like are all by the same producer/s. SweeTune are my favourites by far at the moment and I can't wait to see what they come out with next, regardless of which group it is with. Once I started to listen to more kpop than I do English music it became kind of natural to want to know more and now I know exactly where to look for tracks that I'll enjoy. But this might not apply to everyone. :lol

But definitely check out RAINBOW and INFINITE!

 

[vanty]

A lot of kpop music is absolute shit, SNSD are the only consistant group in this respect; their singles are always good, even Bad Girl.

I thought old-school After School were on the ball too, but their recent songs are all rubbish.

lol wut

SNSD were mostly just shit with the occasional decent single until the Japanese album. T-ara and 2NE1 are easily the most consistent I'd say. SNSD's Korean albums are the definition of filler.

 

[Alta1r]

Which begs the question, how the hell did the fans get their address and how can others acquire such coveted information?

One step at a time Ranvi. First you gotta see Hyo in concert. Then you gotta move up and fancam Hyo from the VIP section. Then, after you have compiled a significant amount of Hyo love you gotta start a Tumblr and post it all there and on YouTube. Only after you have reached this stage can you even begin to contemplate sending her life-sized Shrek dolls and designer Target clothes.

 

[Xilium]

Don't american artists get expensive gifts as well though?

I think that most of the gifts American artist receive are from the actual companies themselves. It's common for western companies to send artist free stuff in the hopes that they will use/wear it and provide free (minus the cost of the product itself) advertisement for that company's products and brand.

 

[ProtoCents]

Has anyone here heard Humming Urban Stereo? Pretty awesome though far from SNSD and the like.

 

[Salazar]

HaHa MV.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Kr4Ma6vF8s&feature=player_embedded

Reaction gif potential.

 

[Biscuits]

I think that most of the gifts American artist receive are from the actual companies themselves. It's common for western companies to send artist free stuff in the hopes that they will use/wear it and provide free (minus the cost of the product itself) advertisement for that company's products and brand.

Well I'm sure Korean groups get that stuff as well, especially with all of the endorsements they do. I guess Kpop fans are just hardcore like that.


Tickets for SMTOWN go up tomorrow... I don't think I'll be going anymore though

 

[filler]

Well I'm not much into Rainbow and I haven't listened to any Infinite.

 

[Raiku]

Yee Monday Couple

Tickets for SMTOWN go up tomorrow... I don't think I'll be going anymore though

We were gonna fanboy/bro out together.

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I'm actually pretty damn broke right now so I'm not sure if I'll be able to go either.

 

[Xilium]

Well I'm sure Korean groups get that stuff as well, especially with all of the endorsements they do. I guess Kpop fans are just hardcore like that.

Could just be the difference between an Idol and a Celebrity. I think there is just a completely different mentality approach to the two.

 

[Biscuits]

Yee Monday Couple

We were gonna fanboy/bro out together.

Spoiler

I'm actually pretty damn broke right now so I'm not sure if I'll be able to go either.

Yup, definitely not going now. I just found out that I have a midterm the next day. Sucks to be us man

Could just be the difference between an Idol and a Celebrity. I think there is just a completely different mentality approach to the two.

Yeah, exactly.

 

[oc]

Wow, you guys are lame. It's fucking SM Town.

 

[oc]

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

http://www.allkpop.com/2011/09/nana-announces-that-orange-caramel-will-be-back-soon

Fans, be excited – After School member Nana recently revealed that sub-unit Orange Caramel will be making its comeback!

She stated on After School’s official fan site, “I took this picture at Tokyo’s Girl Collection. To stand on a big stage as the main model was like a dream. I was really nervous, but because of fans cheering me on, I was able to do strong walking. Thank you!”

Nana added, “Oh yeah! Shhh… Keep this a secret, guys! Orange Caramel will be making a comeback soon. The hint is: one Asia project season 2! You’ll look forward to it, right?”

 

[Dice]

Pledis coming to their senses and realizing nobody cares about AS anymore.

 

[Raiku]

Wow, you guys are lame. It's fucking SM Town.

I'll find a way, most likely.

 

[Salazar]

Look forward to it is in the same godly tier as "------- is no joke" and "as expected".

 

[Phonomezer]

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

http://www.allkpop.com/2011/09/nana-announces-that-orange-caramel-will-be-back-soon

Nana casting +20 SICKNESS on my stomach.

 

[oc]

can't tell if that's good or bad

 

[Phonomezer]

 

[Peru]

Pledis coming to their senses and realizing nobody cares about AS anymore.

Done very well this year, both as a whole and the red/blue units.

 

[Ashhong]

I kind of agree with Dice in that I would much rather see Red/Blue and OC than AS as a whole. It's just not necessary to me really.

 

[Peru]

That may be true (and certainly everyone's waiting for the E-Young rock sub unit), but 'Shampoo' was much better than the unit tracks.

 

[Dice]

Just give me more Orange Caramel!

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especially cuz Raina got all hot lately

 

[Ashhong]

I couldn't care less about E-young and her guitar skills to be honest =/. You think they will actually come out with a rock sub unit?

 

[Phonomezer]

They should just go back to the original 5 members. They were awesome before Pledis started adding more.

 

[oc]

Pretty sure they're still awesome.

 

[oc]

Girls' Generation Sooyoung's Message to S♡NE

dat windows movie maker

 

[EatChildren]

This will come in handy.

 

[Dice]

Girls' Generation Sooyoung's Message to S♡NE

She's not helping quell typical anti speculations by not showing her face.

 

[Peru]

She's not helping quell typical anti speculations by not showing her face.

she shows it at the end?

 

[Dice]

she shows it at the end?

One of those pictures are from today?

Anyhoo...

Krystal transforming into Sulli:

Freaky.

 

[AlphaDragoon]

They should just go back to the original 5 members. They were awesome before Pledis started adding more.

But Nana wasn't in the original five. So, uh...let's not.

 

[Ranvier]

Girls' Generation Sooyoung's Message to S♡NE

What does S♡NE mean?

Yeah Sal, can you imagine it? CAN YOU?

 

[broadwayrock]

Seems like Rainbow's abs dance is the new butt dance for Japan:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=QDJzwCwKWsc

 

[Salazar]

 

[vanty]

One of those pictures are from today?

Anyhoo...

Krystal transforming into Sulli:

Freaky.

Wow she really does transform as soon as she pouts ahah. So basically, in that moment Krystal was 10 times hotter than she's ever been before. At least she was able to attain greatness for a couple seconds.

 

[RobotChant]

What does S♡NE mean?

Name of their fanclub/fans. Its the first two letters So Nyun... and the last two letters of one. Something silly about being one with the group.

 

[Salazar]

Something silly about being one with the group.

You take that back.