Then he made a small discussion about the CSF. Well, of course i wouldn't be able to list all here but it's something about "catchy songs regardless vocal ability", "beautiful looks", "acting in drama regardless acting ablitities", "appear in variety shows for 4 times + a week", "perfect sync dance", and more. Basically, I AGREE. LOL. Korean idols have a full package of this. Okay maybe i shall discuss my opinion, but i am not going to answer the question.
Korean idol groups have a formula. Let's take an example - INFINITE (a rising trend in 2011).
First of all, Kpop idols have to have a visual representative in the group, so that people will easily remember the group when they make their debut. The guy with light blue trousers and white shoes is the visual of Infinite. Next, whenever there are songs, main vocals cannot be ignored. The guy with light blue trousers and black shoes, and also the guy with violet trousers are the main vocal. Followed by dance representative, the guy with bright blue trousers, as they have to undergo intensive dance practice. Idol songs usually have raps, so they need someone like the guy with red trousers. And they need more exploration to introduce themselves to the nation, so they will need variety shows representatives like the other two guys - the one in pink and the one in white. Of course they have people that can act also, the visual and the one in white.
If you analyze carefully, you will find all the idols are in this formula. Sometimes you may wonder why are there so many members in a group (take Super Junior and ZE:A) but the companies have their own reasons to arrange the group in this way. Of course they will try their best not to change the members, however the members always face the risk of being kicked out due to their mistakes and some other reasons (only president will know).
They always have the whole package of singing catchy songs, dancing in sync, acting in drama, being in variety shows, and more. The company will make sure they have this in order for the artists to gain popularity. However, i personally think we shouldn't have ignored the hardwork of these idols. I've watched some clips of idols' daily life (like maybe Ta-dah, Sesame Player (especially Infinite's), more). I am not sure whether it is scripted but i personally think even if it is, it can't be scripted much (you will know when you watch). I can see how much effort they put in in order to present a perfect show to their fans. And i can see the determination of quitting their schools (not college btw, is ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) and become the top stars. Also i am very impressed with their ability of enduring stress (this is what Malaysian should learn!).
So i personally think somehow towards some extent, they deserve the attention they are getting. So KPop is successful not only with those packages, but also with hard work. ^^ =)
Feb 03, 2012
9.55AM
