Posts by nm-tn

Quote from myaza

Streaming is making more because so few physicals are being sold. It doesnt change the fact that artists who are capable of selling physicals, especially at high prices, still earn more. BTS was in the top 5 artists for UMG only based on 1 (one) Japanese album for a reason.

This.

UMG distributed a BTS Japanese album, just one, and they earned enough from those physical album sales to be counted on the top 5 alongside UMGs artists who released worldwide albums that garnered tons and tons of streams.

What we are saying is physical album sales is definitely on the decline, but if you are an artist who can sell a lot of physical albums, you will earn more. This goes for groups who sell by the millions. Operating/production/shipping costs will play into the first, maybe, hundred thousand sales. After that, you will be garnering a lot of profits. If BTS, for example, sell 500,000 copies of BE deluxe (at $50/album) here in the US, the total sales will be $25million dollars. Take out, say, $5million for production and shipping (just an example), then you have $20million to be divided among the label, artists and pay your distributor their fee. Then repeat this for sales to Asia, Europe, etc. It would take a gazillion amount of streams to generate the same amount. But this only works IF you can sell a lot. Because if you end up selling 5,000 or 10,000 copies of your album, you will most probably not be earning anything for your effort, and maybe even be on the red, in terms of returns.

Quote from sonemariam

Do you think there's any 3rd gen top idol/group that's richer than 2nd gen idols? I don't think so.

Yes. Two groups I can name right away.

Quote from z1

Well it is decent but everyone likes to bash streaming saying it doesnt earn money compared to physical albums and merch.

The difference here is 9x, thats no joke, and thats only in the US

It’s because here in the US, people rarely buy physical album. But if you sell a million physical albums and your album is streamed a million times, guess which will give the artist more money? Yup - physicals. No comprison in terms of payback. This is why a lot of artists are trying (or wanting) to revive physical album sales, cranking out different versions that the fans will, hopefully, buy.

I wonder how JYP and SM did.

Quote from harambelives

Looks like if you're a Korean celeb its open season now regardless wether the accusations are true or not

They’re a legit show that investigates. I’m sure they will not just go by what a “victim” says but would get collaborations/testimonies/proofs before airing.

I guess bexase, as someone mentioned above, they

Quote from chaesooo

kpoppies can't drag bts on their rap, dance, lyrics, etcs because they are excellent on those.

This.

And although BTS have really good vocals, so does a lot of other kpop groups. So in this, at least, their groups can compete. And of course, that’s where the dragging comes in since opinions are “subjective”. Lol.

Quote from hueningkaiskai

people are still stuck in 2014 it seems

Yup. They bring up voice cracks from those days as proof as “ThEy caN’t sinG”. Reality check, guys! They can sing! So keep the jealousies in check.

Quote from bangtan-hoodie

they're maybe dating non celeb like jungkook is dating me

True.

I need to tell them that Jimin and I are dating.

Am so glad that they decided on a variety show hosted by Yoo Jae Suk. He’s loved by everybody and I used to watch his show Running Man years ago (it’s still ongoing). That show was one of the few that treated BTS well when they appeared on it. They used to be treated bad when they first started because they came from a poor company and nugus. Running man was one of gery few shows that treated them well. Watch their clips on youtube from the show - very funny.

Yes. BTS’s Concert in 2019. They were really born to perform. It was the best experience ever.

Also had ticket (still have it) for the concert last year which was cancelled because of Covid. We’re starting (slowly) giving vaccines to the GP now (frontliners and such got theirs already) so I’m hoping they can resume their concerts towards the end of this year or early next year. Can’t wait.

I miss the achievement threads in the old forum. That was usually the first place I went to when I check alllkpop.

Quote from aliye12

At first I was so hyped with the manifesto MV and then a bit confused about what to do next do I watch the MV again or listen to the album... I think I ended up listening to the album and oh god I was in a rollercoaster of emotions I was like feeling sassy and hyped with the songs Shadow, UGH, Respect, ON then I was a crybaby while listening to Black Swan, Inner Child, LTB, WAB: the eternal, My time then feeling happy and hopefu with 00:00, Friends, Moon and Ego and lastly disgusted by the last song I don't need to name because it doesn't exist in my world

The first part. They released this album differently than their previous ones (more like a western release, or a hybrid release) so that at first ARMYs were kinda confused after the kinetic manifesto MV.

But when the album dropped, it was sooo good. I still have not decided till now what my favorite song is because there are so many good ones, and my fave sometimes change according to my mood.

Lol. Love their interactions.

Lol. Googled spilled

Hobi hobi hobi hobi

Hope you have a really really happy and healthy year, Sunshine Boy. ARMYs love you.

i wonder if TXT’s MOA has one.

Quote from 2techs

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Im surprised its rare. 1st generation group H.O.T had one

What is their fandom name? (I was trying to read the logo.

I just want him to be happy (he has everything else).

Happiness to a boy who gives hapiness to so many people.

I watched the video.

The more important thing I focused on was the partnership (and it is a partnership, equal footing) between BH and UMG that will make use of online platforms and industry connections to promote both groups’ artists. Weverse, the online concert platform (forgot the name) were mentioned. Also UMGs connections and reach in the music industry (specially here in the US). All these, used by the artists from both groups could really be a big help in achieving more success, global wise. And I agee.

They all look soooooo good.

They would get a LOT of backlash if they perform at the Super Bowl. Not worth it.

If they win a Grammy, on the other hand, it will add serious chops to their already very impressive accolades. Regardless of how people complain about the Grammy, it is still the most coveted award by musicians all over the world.

Quote from lovechart

BTS, without any solo activity or new direction in other fields: fashion, movies, .... 1 or 2 failed comeback would put the group going straight downhill and end up disband. Scandal like D2 mixtape racism, JK covid-19 scandal can damage the group as well due to individual carelessness.

Uhmmmmm....in what universe will BTS ever release an album and ARMY not support them?