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Pinkfinite shippers, brace yourselves for some extremely frustrating news. Firstly, SHINee's Taemin and A-Pink's Naeun are confirmed by allkpop to be the newest couple on "We Got Married," a virtual marriage dating show between celebrities. Then, there's a new controversial article about Infinite's L. First ZE:A's Kwanghee and Secret's Sunwha are leaving WGM early, now you're replacing them with a barely legal couple? It's not like I dislike Taemin, because really, I don't know much about him. However, I do know about Naeun, and I'm so sad that she's making her first virtual romance debut with someone other than Infinite's L. I mean, he's maybe, probably- so into her! Main visual, wavy long hair, pretty, innocent, feminine, also likes the color black, and everything on his ideal type list! Then matters got ten times worse when Super Junior's Shindong pointed out on Beatles Code 2 that in 2008 prior to his debut, L answered the question, "What should I do if I want to become a celebrity?" His most noticeable remark was, "The labels focus on your looks to a certain extent. SM Entertainment considers looks at about 60% and talent at around 40%. The labels that concentrate more on talent are JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment." Shindong then teased, "You criticized our label. You're telling us we have no talent." Naturally, L became very flustered.
Though Shindong said it as a joke, the situation can easily turn very nasty. Netizens and SM fans can easily be insulted and create anti-L or anti-Infinite remarks. In fact, they already have. Some already point out L as 80% looks and 20% talent, arguing that variety and acting skills don't count. Others are dragging in Sungyeol and Sungjong, saying they have no vocal talent, either.
SOOO?? They make me happy, SO??! K-Pop has a distinct mixture of many different components. Talent, effort and looks are among the top three. Closely following those are personality and creativity. Things like learning how to play an instrument, composing, singing and rapping skills can be learned then honed. The same with variety skills and acting skills. However, you can take 100 individuals, give them the same training and resources, and not all of them will yield the same results. Not everyone will be loved, either. The whole point of being an 'idol' is for people to love you just as much (or more) than your music. This is why entertainment companies mix and match members to form a group: usually 2-3 main vocalists (people who can "really sing" if you wanna put it that way), 1-2 main rappers/dancers, and some type of "visual" that is physically beautiful. The "lookers" tend to gain skills over time, but the point is to immediately hook audiences onto the visuals so they'll stay around for the talent. Sometimes, it's the other way around, but I'm talking about the South Korean culture here, where there's a heavy mentality of 'having a pretty face gives you a greater advantage' in life. I'm sick and tired of Netizens lip-smacking each other through fan wars and comparing groups like their hard work and lifestyle deprivation wasn't a factor to their success. Not all success is achieved equally, mind you, but sacrifices must be made to earn a spot there. No one gets famous overnight, (not even PSY), and no one does it without blood, sweat and tears. As a public figure, if they receive a ton more love than they do hate, (and if that love steadily grows) that says something about real talent. So THERE. SUCK ON THAT.
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Taemin and Naeun? Really WGM? You're going to replace the hilarious socialite couple (Kwanghee and Sunhwa) with the shyest, greenest couple? What are you doing? Just because Shinee is a big group and A-Pink are no longer rookies doesn't mean you can just put any two idols together. Not all star-power is synergistic. In fact, when two people are too similar or reserved, it's completely boring to watch. I seriously applauded them for putting opposites 2AM's Jinwoon and actress Junhee together, but I'm shaking my head at this new combination. Either it'll be very sweet and cute, or aawwwkward... But- but- what about L? Him and Naeun are so fated to be together their articles are number one and two on today's allkpop news. A-Pink is on hiatus lately, so news of those ladies are currently very scarce. For it to even appear on the same day as the release of L's controversial article... man. My fanfiction heart aches for them. Sungyeol should really get the alcohol ready for L's sob attack.
As for this L article, I'm worried that too many people will just take it the wrong way and... another Jay Park situation occurs (a single social network comment stated as a trainee four years prior to his debut caused so much hate Jay had to resign as the leader of 2PM). SM is only tied for first place with YG in the idol agency competition, and despite Infinite's rising popularity, they're from a little fish pond called Woollim Entertainment that can easily be squished by SM's crazy loyal, bajillion and beyond fans. L would never say something like that now, but it's not like it hasn't been a discussed topic before. SM artists are trained for perfection- and that applies to looks as well. The crazier part is, Infinite (and the rest of the idol world) are big DBSK5 fans. Of course they recognize DBSK's crazy talents. They also worship SNSD as goddesses, and have openly sang F(x)'s "Hot Summer" in reality show "Sesame Player." Shinee's Key is also Woohyun's best friend. There really should be no uproar, but... still, you never know. You just really don't wanna mess with SM. If they can suppress their own super boy band DBSK5...
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Source (allkpop articles):
Infinite's SM Past SM Comment: http://www.allkpop.com/2013/04/infinites-l-claimed-that-sm-entertainment-artists-are-60-looks-and-40-talent
Taemin and Naeun WGM Couple:
http://www.allkpop.com/2013/04/both-agencies-confirm-taemin-and-na-euns-casting-for-we-got-married
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