Something weird about SM idols.....

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relatable

Relatable to those of us who also seek perfection in life

Yes they literally unapproachable. Yesterday I was standing near SM building and someone threw egg on my head.

You sit at the same table as people who say "They are too perfect", "Robotic Emotionless singing", People who use LSM's words (I.e "Lipsyncing is a genre") as something written in the bible, "They are manufactured".....

Makes no fcking sense whatsoever....

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Yes they literally unapproachable. Yesterday I was standing near SM building and someone threw egg on my head.

Who tf did that? TELL ME THE NAME....

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Imagine thinking Mark Lee isn't relatable.

I still remember you listing his "bathroom issues" as a relatable point.

i don't think they are perfect. What gives you that impression??

What do you mean by approachable/relatable?

Mmmm I know what you are trying to say, honestly I have to say that while the idols themselves can be very relatable and down to earth (like Mark), generally SM concepts, performances and music is very structured and even niche on its approach as it gives a more "manufactured" image. I feel like even for the casual K-Pop fan, specially on the west, SM songs and idols can be intimidating to get into as they can come off as "superficial/manufactured/weird". Most people who get into Kpop want to support charismatic yet approachable and relatable idols with catchy songs about popular themes and direct lyrics. And I guess SM idols often come off as more the "idols with weird songs and lyrics dancing nonstop, with an unapproachable image and aiming for perfection, which can be considered boring". SM groups always aim for the "clean/complete song, performance and MV" on a comeback in an era where people relate to imperfection and randomness and just want catchy songs and expensive MVs they can vibe with and sing along to, while thinking about the relatable/know what they are talking about lyrics, and SM goes against that trend on a sense.

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Mmmm I know what you are trying to say, honestly I have to say that while the idols themselves can be very relatable and down to earth (like Mark), generally SM concepts, performances and music is very structured and even niche on its approach as it gives a more "manufactured" image. I feel like even for the casual K-Pop fan, specially on the west, SM songs and idols can be intimidating to get into as they can come off as "superficial/manufactured/weird". Most people who get into Kpop want to support charismatic yet approachable and relatable idols with catchy songs about popular themes and direct lyrics. And I guess SM idols often come off as more the "idols with weird songs and lyrics dancing nonstop, with an unapproachable image and aiming for perfection, which can be considered boring". SM groups always aim for the "clean/complete song, performance and MV" on a comeback in an era where people relate to imperfection and randomness and just want catchy songs they can vibe with and sing along to, while thinking about the relatable/know what they are talking about lyrics, and SM goes against that trend on a sense.

Interesting.

I am perfect too so I relate to that.

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Interesting.

It's a criticism SM groups have always received, something that comes to mind is even the marketing/image of their groups when compared to other companies:

Twice: The cute, innocent girls with catchy and fun songs, lyrics and melodies.

BP: Badass, girls crush with bangers with catchy and sometimes dumb lyrics. Teens want to be like them.

RV: They have 2 concepts:

The red for pop songs that often get weird instrumentals and unique beats, somehow a little creepy. Here goes songs so different like Happiness, Ice Crean Cake, Dumb Dumb or Zimzalabim.

The Velvet for their more jazzy R&B/Ballad side (which Ig is boring for most casual K-Pop fans) and with also unusual songs like Really Bad Boy.

Guess which group is the least approachable for most people.

Also for the relatable and easy to understand lyrics think about how much SM doesn't give 2 sh*ts about it with NCT and Aespa title tracks lyrics now with the whole Kwangya, Black Mamba, dreams, flat, etc,etc.

I disagree, but I watch a lot of content that isn't just interview and certain variety.

SHINee, in my eyes is super relatable to me as I've watched all content from 08 to now. A bunch of weeb dorks and kibum.

That being said. I'm sure every idol is a bit different in person than what we can see.

I don’t know if they are as I’ve never met them in person nor likely to. I do feel that sometimes idols put on a facade that’s not really them, but who cares if they’ve got some great vocals.

Tbh I'm just looking for SM to invest into a webtoon or smth to make their lore a bit more reachable.

I think that to some extent you are correct, sometimes the idols of SM have an image of unreachable and perfect

Maybe the new generation, but as someone who watched SJ, TVXQ, SNSD and SHINee on varities they are the opposite.