to me it doesn't read like bad blood, i think he's just trying really hard to console the fans, because they've been big on saying they'll be together for a long time, and it was known that they already renewed their contracts back in 2021 so it was even more shocking to fans bc we didn't really expect any news until a few years down the line. it's also difficult bc this came out a week before his discharge, so youngbin (who is the leader and obv feels responsible) couldn't really say much, like this couldn't come from him, he couldn't do a live, he couldn't even do an official statement (this is a fancafe post like he's not allowed to do anything else).
Makes sense, his acting career is taking off whereas SF9's is declining. I am sure a few other members will follow...…
they all renewed their contracts early back in 2021 before any of the members enlisted and they all resigned now as well. don't spread misinformation. also their career is not at a decline when they've been excelling their sales ever since kingdom, they actually doubled their sales. each of their comebacks (turn over, rumination, the wave of9, the piece of9) all kept breaking their best records, with the latest one breaking their first week records. they consistently sell around 180k copies which is on the higher side of an average group. they had a successful us tour as well, and all of this with three members in the military and a member not as active (so without almost half the group lmao). they're not in a decline, and they're far from over.
his priorites simply changed and he has his reasons and that's fine but we don't need to talk nonsense
the leads give me ot3 leverage vibes but i gotta get my finger on the pulse of y'all and know which ships are y'all leaning towards bc i feel like i'm in a minority (dojin/seol and hogae/anna for me!)
I'm 100% sure that Dojin ain't dead. Even if Dojin didn't have the coat on at the time of the explosion, he was…
if it's not him then this is definitely one of the better executed baits i've seen in these dramas, because i'm about 70% convinced he's done for (which i guess is the point)
would love a s3 however i hope he does break it up with something more lighthearted in-between. he's showcased versatility throughout his career, i'd love to see a more happier, comedic romance from him again, or a softer slice of life. whatever it is tho, know i am SEATED
not really . 364 days till discharge , that's like saying there's more to his dp days. the story revolves around…
they could give him a junior partner and focus on his journey, then also give him a new arc through that. it could be compelling. just because this arc is done doesn't mean they can't give him a new one, i think there's more to explore.
The story hasn't even begun lol, an junho still has over 364 days left to be discharged.
i think they could do two more seasons to cover until he's discharged... it's only twelve episodes and together the four seasons come about to less than two seasons of a regular length show like taxi driver. i do agree that it's very heavy/dark but if so they could just lean more into the comedy for a few eps. i found s2 to be quite solid, and if they add new characters and dynamics to s3 it could still be interesting! however, s2 did end up on a solid note if they want to stop there.
You can look at her fellow member Jennie and get your answer. Regrettably, dating remains "scandalous", particularly…
i think you touch on a great point, and i think this has a lot to do with fan demogaphics and target demographics of groups, and also what their relationship with fans is.
the way i see it, both girl groups and guy groups in kpop target a largely female demographic (yes male fans do exist and sometimes even as a majority, but imo those are rare cases). with that in mind, when you have a girl group with a strong female fanbase, the male fanbase who are maybe set to see them as girlfriends and form that type of parasocial relationship are in the minority, and the support of the female side of the fandom is enough to carry them through a scandal. it's helped if they're dating a non-celebrity - it only falters if they date a celebrity, because of the second half of the answer; the way that boy groups interact with the target audience. the largely female demographic isn't meant to see them as inspirational, empowering, as best friends (which is what they can see in female idols) - they're meant to see BOYFRIENDS. when you look at bg fanservice and see it's very, um, homoerotic, it's because that's a "safe" way for the female fandom to place themselves in the place of other men instead of other women - who will be seen as competition. that's why they take a harder hit after a dating scandal - because of the parasocial romantic relationship they're supposed to foster. an example would be knetz still not "forgiving" a member of exo for marrying in his 30s and STILL asking for his removal from the group. the "betrayal" is harder, because someone in a "romantic" position has a harder time ignoring another woman in a romantic position.
You can look at her fellow member Jennie and get your answer. Regrettably, dating remains "scandalous", particularly…
i think you touch on a great point, and i think this has a lot to do with fan demogaphics and target demographics of groups, and also what their relationship with fans is.
the way i see it, both girl groups and guy groups in kpop target a largely female demographic (yes male fans do exist and sometimes even as a majority, but imo those are rare cases). with that in mind, when you have a girl group with a strong female fanbase, the male fanbase who are maybe set to see them as girlfriends and form that type of parasocial relationship are in the minority, and the support of the female side of the fandom is enough to carry them through a scandal. it's helped if they're dating a non-celebrity - it only falters if they date a celebrity, because of the second half of the answer; the way that boy groups interact with the target audience. the largely female demographic isn't meant to see them as inspirational, empowering, as best friends (which is what they can see in female idols) - they're meant to see BOYFRIENDS. when you look at bg fanservice and see it's very, um, homoerotic, it's because that's a "safe" way for the female fandom to place themselves in the place of other men instead of other women - who will be seen as competition. that's why they take a harder hit after a dating scandal - because of the parasocial romantic relationship they're supposed to foster. an example would be knetz still not "forgiving" a member of exo for marrying in his 30s and STILL asking for his removal from the group. the "betrayal" is harder, because someone in a "romantic" position has a harder time ignoring another woman in a romantic position.
Are kpop artists finally allowed to date or it's just the female artists?
i'll controversially say you're allowed to date, you just need to be prepared to potentially take the heat for it if it comes out. imo they're a specific case that's very fortunate: blackpink is global enough for a big chunk of her fans to not care, and to carry her until the "scandal" blows over for those who do, and jisoo is big enough on her own that she can take any potential heat - unless she dates a POS she really couldn't go wrong and damage herself. and also on his side - he's an actor, and this is accepted a bit easier for them, though it also comes with risks - but he's also dating a beloved person, so that plays into his favor. they're just in a very fortunate position. if the public likes the idea of you together, it's more likely to blow over quickly.
You can look at her fellow member Jennie and get your answer. Regrettably, dating remains "scandalous", particularly…
bestie they literally walked down the streets of paris together that's as much confirmation you're gonna get unless they have to announce a marriage. i could also say they didn't deny the rumors either so they must be together. if dating isn't scandalous and if private lives are private, you shouldn't be commenting either way
his priorites simply changed and he has his reasons and that's fine but we don't need to talk nonsense
the way i see it, both girl groups and guy groups in kpop target a largely female demographic (yes male fans do exist and sometimes even as a majority, but imo those are rare cases). with that in mind, when you have a girl group with a strong female fanbase, the male fanbase who are maybe set to see them as girlfriends and form that type of parasocial relationship are in the minority, and the support of the female side of the fandom is enough to carry them through a scandal. it's helped if they're dating a non-celebrity - it only falters if they date a celebrity, because of the second half of the answer; the way that boy groups interact with the target audience. the largely female demographic isn't meant to see them as inspirational, empowering, as best friends (which is what they can see in female idols) - they're meant to see BOYFRIENDS. when you look at bg fanservice and see it's very, um, homoerotic, it's because that's a "safe" way for the female fandom to place themselves in the place of other men instead of other women - who will be seen as competition. that's why they take a harder hit after a dating scandal - because of the parasocial romantic relationship they're supposed to foster. an example would be knetz still not "forgiving" a member of exo for marrying in his 30s and STILL asking for his removal from the group. the "betrayal" is harder, because someone in a "romantic" position has a harder time ignoring another woman in a romantic position.
the way i see it, both girl groups and guy groups in kpop target a largely female demographic (yes male fans do exist and sometimes even as a majority, but imo those are rare cases). with that in mind, when you have a girl group with a strong female fanbase, the male fanbase who are maybe set to see them as girlfriends and form that type of parasocial relationship are in the minority, and the support of the female side of the fandom is enough to carry them through a scandal. it's helped if they're dating a non-celebrity - it only falters if they date a celebrity, because of the second half of the answer; the way that boy groups interact with the target audience. the largely female demographic isn't meant to see them as inspirational, empowering, as best friends (which is what they can see in female idols) - they're meant to see BOYFRIENDS. when you look at bg fanservice and see it's very, um, homoerotic, it's because that's a "safe" way for the female fandom to place themselves in the place of other men instead of other women - who will be seen as competition. that's why they take a harder hit after a dating scandal - because of the parasocial romantic relationship they're supposed to foster. an example would be knetz still not "forgiving" a member of exo for marrying in his 30s and STILL asking for his removal from the group. the "betrayal" is harder, because someone in a "romantic" position has a harder time ignoring another woman in a romantic position.