Posts by echo-sage

All I see is the shade, and sadly, I can't see things for what they truly are.

sm stans, blinks in general

the reason is their songs. whistle is one of best song of bp and tbh ı think one hit song can a be big chanxe to grow as a group. Also the conditions of that time were very favorable for K-pop groups to shine in the West, and the ones who took the best advantage of it were BP and BTS. Right now, there are too many groups, and the K-pop impact is in a stagnation period.

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This forum downplays Rosé so much.. first she was labeled the flop member despite OTG doing better than Lalisa. Then y'all credited all of APT's success to Bruno as if Rosé wasn't the one who came up with the song. And now just blatantly lying when she's proven herself as a soloist with TTTE and her album tracks. Y'all don't deserve her. If any other idol achieved the same thing she did with APT. and her album, their fans wouldn't shut up about it. But Blinks would rather throw her under the bus to hype up mediocre idols like Jennie or Lisa who are neither more talented nor more successful than hér.

Alright, it seems like you're taking on a bit of a troll-ish tone, but as someone who probably thinks more like the majority here, I’d like to respond to your post in a more balanced way.

First of all, I also separate Rosé from the other bp members in terms of musicality and artistic identity. I genuinely believe she’s the most sincere when it comes to music. But at the same time, I feel like this sincerity places her in a more limited space. what I mean is, she doesn’t seem to have the same level of "preference power" as Lisa or Jennie she doesn’t quite carry the kind of mass appeal that can gather huge fandoms behind her. If we take Lisa for example, she has a very strong individual fanbase and following, which we can clearly see reflected in the high engagement she gets with everything she does.

on the other hand, Jennie is someone who’s widely recognized not just in Korea but also in international media and the fashion world she’s “talked about” even beyond her music. of course, I’m not saying Rosé lacks these qualities completely it’s just that when we’re comparing, the context matters. and this doesn’t make her “lesser”; it just means she’s not the biggest

the members' individual influence goes beyond just kpop music they also function as social media influencers, which aligns with the characteristics of the era we’re living in. They’re often seen with Hollywood celebrities and collaborate with many Western artists. All of this contributes to increasing their visibility far beyond the kpop scene.

I feel like Blinks who only listen to bp and maybe a few other kpop groups tend to be quite young probably around 7 to 16 years old. But when it comes to Blinks who are more involved in kpop as a whole and listen to a variety of groups, I think the average age is likely higher, maybe around 20 to 30.

I really love Gawon's voice and her chill, effortlessly cool vibe. she actually reminds me of Krystal like a warmer, sweeter version of her. in terms of preference, she leaves a really strong impression on me.

Just like I still call X "Twitter," I still call NJZ "NewJeans."

I'm not entirely sure what people mean when they say "the biggest," but to me, it feels like each bp member is well known in different fields and among different audiences. Musically, rosé seems to be the most successful and biggest imo. jennie, on the other hand, stands out as an iconic figure due to her strong presence in the fashion world I think her musical identity, combined with her connections in fashion, gives her high recognition across various circles.

Lisa, who arguably has the largest individual fandom, could also be considered the biggest in that sense. She also appears to have the strongest ties to Hollywood among the members.

That said, if I had to pick one member as the "biggest overall," I’d probably choose Jennie, since she seems to have a significant impact both in the music industry and the fashion world

At the moment, illit seems to be ahead in Japan and is performing well on Japanese music charts. however, when I think in the long term, I believe bm has strong potential to stand out in Japan as well, especially considering they have two Japanese members. That could play a significant role in building deeper local appeal over time.

and although I can't confirm their accuracy, I do come across posts like this on X as well.

While bts and bp have undeniably set a remarkable standard in kpop, using them as the benchmark for success can sometimes overlook the achievements of other groups. Their impact is extraordinary not just as groups, but also through their strong individual brands and global presence. while I agree that twice might not be as successful as those two,ı think they’re still a legendary and highly successful group.

ı think he is, we all experience music in our own way, and having different tastes doesn’t mean someone isn’t talented.

I don't think so. aespa doesn't release songs that are as mainstream as bp's or as addictive and earworm as nj'.

2.gen

2ne1

bigbang

fx

sistar

apink

honoroble mentions: wonder girls and miss a

3.gen

b.a.p

dreamcather

redvelvet

exo

mamamoo

4.gen

aespa

ive

gidle

5.gen

baemon

meovv

kiiikiiii

h2h

illit

When I divide the total number of BP’s songs by the ones I actually like, the ratio turns out higher. I also find it hard to connect with groups whose music I don't follow regularly. To be honest, Twice’s concepts and songs mostly don’t appeal to me. So, in the end, I’d say I would be blink.

xg

jennie

lisa

didn't watch enyphen

ı like it. for me, 2NE1 concert videos and performances also fall into this category. ı really feel the music.

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Yes, unfortunately she has been having this issue for quite some time.

I wish she would improve her physical stamina and vocal consistency.

She has time, because I believe her career will be long lasting. While she may not be the most technically skilled and talented artist in kpop, she’s undoubtedly one of its most iconic figures. in a way, her solo path mirrors bp’s journey as a group despite not being the most talented, they managed to become the biggest girl group in the world through presence, charisma, and cultural impact. jennie, as an individual, embodies that same energy for me.

I don’t think they’re on bad terms like some people are speculating. I just feel like Rosé genuinely cares a lot about the other members’ activities. they are cute btw.

Honestly, with a name like Jennie, you'd think the performance would be stronger.first of all, am I the only one who feels like she isn’t really singing most of the time? It seems more like talk singing or just yelling out a few words here and there while the backing track does the rest. She sounded out of breath a few times almost like she might cry. still, her stage presence was decent, and I appreciated the dancing. while it was probably special for her fans, it might have felt a bit disappointing to more casual kpop listeners.