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[Ashhong]

I wonder how low your blood sugar has to get before you type that stuff. Language barrier aside -

No hook ?

Catchy song perfect for American market.

Wouldn't be surprised if that isnt a little made up by the Wonderful's translation.

 

[Raiku]

That'll be hard to do since SNSD already fell flat on their faces with these teasers.

바보.

Aw man I want that Garie-2 shirt. Don't think they ship to the US though. Damn.

 

[Niks]

Wonder Girls are going to fall flat on their face against SNSD. Count on it.

Pretty delusional of them to think they can even compete with Soshi at this point really.

 

[Salazar]

 

[Biscuits]

Those heels look painful.

 

[Dice]

Get all that big talk in now.

Despite how burnt out I am on them, it has nothing to do with SNSD. Look at JYP's history of music releases and then look at SM's. One has earned the right to have good expectations and one has been shoveling 90% garbage. Even when only factoring the promoted singles for SNSD, there is just a 40% chance that I'll like The Boys, and their previews haven't helped at all. SM does really well at training up entertaining people and marketing them, but in terms of getting good music for their artists I'd put them behind JYP (and sub agencies), DSP, YG, TS, Pledis, etc. They had a good time over the last decade but they become less and less relevant as competition rises.

 

[Salazar]

lip bite

I accept some of what you're saying, Dice. Soshi are still #1 by a long way though.

I think Invincible Youth might turn some of the Hyo skeptics around.

 

[wing_zero8556]

lol the teaser just sounds like the ones made by fans who stitched all the previous teasers together.

 

[oc]

I accept some of what you're saying, Dice. Soshi are still #1 by a long way though.

I think Invincible Youth might turn some of the Hyo skeptics around.

PS; The 2nd teaser, there's a noise, I don't really know how to explain it that well but.. when they're swinging their arms at :06 and :22, It's a nice touch >_<

 

[Salazar]

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[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/sRTOD.gif

 

[Peru]

Despite how burnt out I am on them, it has nothing to do with SNSD. Look at JYP's history of music releases and then look at SM's. One has earned the right to have good expectations and one has been shoveling 90% garbage. Even when only factoring the promoted singles for SNSD, there is just a 40% chance that I'll like The Boys, and their previews haven't helped at all. SM does really well at training up entertaining people and marketing them, but in terms of getting good music for their artists I'd put them behind JYP (and sub agencies), DSP, YG, TS, Pledis, etc. They had a good time over the last decade but they become less and less relevant as competition rises.

This is pretty much rubbish - first off because JYP has put out SO much crap, in the past few years the only things of any relevance and interest has been some Miss A tunes. He's clearly overworked himself. "Love Alone" is the best JYP single of the year, anyway, and not produced by him.

And also because, putting your personal tastes aside, SM has dictated a lot of k-pop trends, obviously shaping tons of boybands around Sorry Sorry back in 2009, and later - not necessarily with SNSD who've always been 'outside' of k-pop in terms of sounds and trends (but whose popularity and indeed relevance in the mainstream has increased year by year). Add to that a group like f(x) with a sound unlike anyone else, hate it or love it, and it's hard to say they're less relevant -- are you saying that because they don't work with Shinsadong Tiger and Brave Bros like everyone else? Or because of sales figures... that completely work against your argument.

 

[Salazar]

I would have moneyhatted Shinsadong so hard.

Watching X Man ep 105. So great.

 

[Peru]

Minzy - N.W.A - 8 Ball This is crazy...!!!!!! I luv this song.!!! Hip-Hop!!!!!

 

[oc]

How cute!! she has no idea what an 8 ball is ^_^

 

[Dice]

SM has dictated a lot of k-pop trends, obviously shaping tons of boybands around Sorry Sorry back in 2009, and later - not necessarily with SNSD who've always been 'outside' of k-pop in terms of sounds and trends (but whose popularity and indeed relevance in the mainstream has increased year by year). Add to that a group like f(x) with a sound unlike anyone else, hate it or love it, and it's hard to say they're less relevant

Relevant to me, meaning, it doesn't sound like shit. Lately they really fail on that point.

Just to be clear, you guys need to understand... I am never, ever talking about world standings and I don't believe there is even any real way to quantify that sort of thing since different groups have different aims. Regardless of whether it's even possible, I don't care about it at all. I don't care about popularity, innovation, sales, ratings, or influence power. I never have. None ever had any factor in my esteem of anyone. If someone I like wins something, I'm happy for them because I like them and want them to feel that they are finding success. That's the only level I play on in the competition game. Everything else is 100% my perspective of their talent and ability to put together something of quality, and I think that is the only sane way to discuss anything artistic.

 

[Salazar]

Jiyoon says chill

 

[Peru]

In an ideal world, sure, but this is real life. Can't just ignore what's happening around each isolated piece of art.

 

[Dice]

Why not? If something is enjoyable, it's enjoyable. That's all there needs be.

I think it's funny how our tastes are about as far apart from each other as possible while staying in one genre.

 

[Conceptor]

These have nothing to do with LeeSsang Gary, right? Well except for when he was wearing one during Running Man.

There's a link to the store from his fb page so I think it's legit. There's this too

Garie 2 / Dice are pretty good. Chance of me being able to get Garie 2 in the US?

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Aw man I want that Garie-2 shirt. Don't think they ship to the US though. Damn.

Hmm probably very low at this point and yeah.. The website says they're setting up a paypal payment system? But I mean shipping it would still be a problem. Too bad

Minzy - N.W.A - 8 Ball This is crazy...!!!!!! I luv this song.!!! Hip-Hop!!!!!

Ending to RM59 was awesome, btw.

 

[Peru]

Why not? If something is enjoyable, it's enjoyable. That's all there needs be.

I think it's funny how our tastes are about as far apart from each other as possible while staying in one genre.

And yet we were the ones who talked most in-depth about k-pop at the beginning of this neogaf fad, like two forces pulling in different directions. At least our usernames are of similar length.

 

[Salazar]

 

[Dice]

And yet we were the ones who talked most in-depth about k-pop at the beginning of this neogaf fad, like two forces pulling in different directions. At least our usernames are of similar length.

I've noticed we even tend to focus on different aspects of production.

We'll always have Sweet Dream.

 

[Phonomezer]

Hyoyeon on IY, this better be true. Best news ever!

 

[Conceptor]

This one's for you Dice: http://i.imgur.com/xyeDH.jpg

 

[Phonomezer]

Wonderwho?

I think it's an Oasis song from the 90's.

 

[Peru]

Mmmm, Sweet Dream.

Like their domestic activities, Wonder Girls' and SNSD's global activities are just as common. They even have living accommodations abroad. Wonder Girls, who started activities in the United States in 2009, stayed at the New York Manhattan JYP USA building for awhile, but last year moved out to an apartment. Although accommodations a bit tight, all five girls have a room to their own. After getting used to life abroad, the girls often cook Korean meals together.

SNSD. who are regulars in Japan, have a villa in Shibuya all to themselves. In Seoul, they lodge in a 314m2 (1,030 sq ft) villa; however, because there is difficulty in finding as wide an accommodation in Japan, they take up two villas that have two rooms each. They usually eat out, but when they are in the villa, their meals are cooked by a maid who helps them out.

Kara and 2NE1 in particular use a designated hotel. In Kara's case they have a long-term contract with a well known hotel in Akasaka. When Kara decides to stay in Japan, this hotel agreed to provide them their designated rooms and not take guests in rooms around them. For meals, they usually take use of hotel meals, eat where they are carrying out their activities, and sometimes go out for Korean at Akasaka or Shinjuku.

2NE1 takes use of a hotel that in Shibuya that is close to convenient modes of transportation. YG artists take use of the same hotel and are treated as regular guests, having certain rooms reserved for their use and having little details taken care of to ensure their comfort and privacy.

Cube Entertainment artists such as BEAST, and 4minute rotate among designated hotels they stay at in locations such as Akasaka and Shibuya. They choose their location based on where they hold their activities, choosing hotels that are closer. Cube Entertainment is planning to have more regular activities in Japan and plan to find more permanent accommodations for their artists.

Groups such as 2PM, T-ara, and Secret who recently made their debuts in Japan, all use hotels. Meals are usually eaten on the go or on site where they are. 2PM chooses based on the proximity to their locations for activities, and Secret chooses their hotel based on level of comfort. Whenever 2PM visits Japan, they frequent Korean restaurants in Akasaka.

 

[Salazar]

Kookie and HaHa's big bro/little bro relationship is so damn good on X Man.

Hyoyeon has that stride on again.

 

[Ranvier]

Ugh, still haven't gotten around to watching that RM episode yet. That news about IY better be true. Even if it isn't awesomeHYO on the show it basically means that 1-2 members from SNSD will be on it. It also means that the girls will be chilling in Korea for a while and we'll hopefully get some other variety/talk shows with them. Either way, its a win win.


And I'm sorry guys but my next 3 posts will be pic bombs. They will be uncharacteristic Pic bombs. It is just something I have to do.

 

[Salazar]

Members of Soshi on the show pretty much means other members will visit.

 

[Dice]

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq210/nadya_hendrasen/img8254m.jpg
http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...0216778349614_678679613_6913139_3428287_n.jpg

these two

 

[wing_zero8556]

i dont know why but ive had the new teaser on youtube repeat for a while now =\

jessica should forever have the side swept fringe, it suits her the most and shes the only one in snsd that can pull off blonde really well imo

WTF is this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt4AWNui9bg
is this supposed to be like a teentop/shinee/b2st american version?

 

[Salazar]

i dont know why but ive had the new teaser on youtube repeat for a while now =\

 

[Edgeward]

And I'm sorry guys but my next 3 posts will be pic bombs. They will be uncharacteristic Pic bombs. It is just something I have to do.

No, don't apologize. Continue. PLEASE.

 

[Salazar]

 

[oc]

these two

THIS ONE

NO THIS ONE

OK, THESE TWO

lol

 

[Dice]

Why does her body look shopped (specifically, skewed)? It looks like a sprite, man. Do they have a problem with sexy hips?

 

[Salazar]

Man, I wish there were a tumblr of fangirl gifs.

 

[Ranvier]

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[oc]

Why does her body look shopped (specifically, skewed)? It looks like a sprite, man. Do they have a problem with sexy hips?

i guess so

 

[Ranvier]

 

[Phonomezer]

Has Ranvier's account been hijacked?

Or has he been watching the X Files lately?

!

 

[Max]

which RM episode is the hip hop special i heard about a couple pages back

 

[bloodforge]

which RM episode is the hip hop special i heard about a couple pages back

59.

 

[Max]

oh noooo that isn't on isubs channel yet ;;

edit: found it, do not fret

 

[Ranvier]

Has Ranvier's account been hijacked?

Or has he been watching the X Files lately?

!

No no, it won't happen again for a long while. Sometimes, when you're friends with the Devil, you have to bite the bullet do things that scar your soul.

Ugh, I feel so dirty, I'll be back in a bit...have to go scrub my skin raw in the shower. Only, way I'll get clean again.

 

[Salazar]

Or has he been watching the X Files lately?

!

X Man spamming the X Files music is so good.

HaHa special dance stage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9435xC_f_dc

 

[filler]

Has Ranvier's account been hijacked?

Or has he been watching the X Files lately?

!

hahahahahaha

 

[Dice]

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llu3vkVHX01qcy4dfo1_500.gif
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lguwhnmslz1qcy4dfo1_500.gif

These two. She's so perfect.

Sometimes, when you're friends with the Devil, you have to bite the bullet do things that scar your soul.

So Hyoyeon love comes after friendship with Satan.

 

[Salazar]

 

[filler]

Hey Ranman, if you feel like doing another megpost. Do one for Victoria.