JYPE’s current status as a ‘Big 3′ company?

In life, there are things that are usually more popular than others. People, events and even trends. In the music industry, this happens quite often with idols and artists being more successful than others and their companies given the spotlight too. In K-Pop, I think it’s the opposite where most fans focus upon the label of where the idols came from. The Big 3 companies (SM, JYP and YG) are an example of this being the most popular music labels in Korea.

After reading this article, I’ve noticed JYPE in the last few years has been in the decline. It used to be my favourite label of idols but 2PM and Wonder Girls are the only groups I like. Even these groups are slowly becoming irrelevant and the fault is in JYP and the company. Home to creating stars such as Rain, Wonder Girls and g.o.d, it looks like JYP may lose its reputation as a Big 3 company to other competitors. Well, at least that’s the way I see it.

Sunye is getting married, I’m crying tears

Literally of happiness. Being a fan of 5 years and to see a member of my favourite girl group get married, I’m so happy for her. You can read the announcement here! She is also the first second-generation idol to get married.

The reporter side of Korean idol culture

This won’t take too long, trust me. I don’t have much to say since this is an old article but I just wanted to give my two cents. But after reading this, it seems like netizens should be the reporters.

T-ara’s Situation is similar to 2PM/Jay Park? Hm…

I haven’t been writing lately but I have been keeping up with the latest on T-ara and Nichkhun’s car accident. Nichkhun’s accident seems to have been brushed to the side since T-ara crisis has been more in the public’s eye. But it seems more and more people are comparing it to the 2009/10 drama that was 2PM and Jay Park’s scandal.

To be honest they are quite different but at the same time, a bit similar.

Best & Worst of 2011: End of Year Review

Are you all enjoying your last days of 2011? We have reached of another year 2011 has been in my opinion, a better year than 2010. However, there weren’t a lot of things to talk about 2011 that were good or bad, only a few.

MY GIRLS ARE BACK BUT…

I am happy that my favourite girl group are back to pick up from the slack that was 2DT even though I did enjoy the song. The thing is, the people who are disappointed make a point. I’ve been a fan of Wonder Girls for 4 years and my excitement went downhill. The teasers and concept were on point. But then the 30sec preview then the MV came out…

Me, In could have been the title track – didn’t JYP say it wasn’t going to be a retro song but pop? The concept is great. The teasers are great (and misleading). I just expected so much better of the song that’s all. :/The MV was what I expected with the song. In my opinion, they could have been a fierce pop song at least for their comeback. But in all honesty, after 2DT people expected a lot better than what they heard from the 30sec preview. I was one of the disappointed yes but in fact, the song has grown on me. Why? Because it sounds retro/Christmas-y and it’s the Wonder Girls style. The girls must have been used to the retro style and honestly, this is still retro and pop.

JYP, I don’t know if it’s because you are focused on Dream High 2’s OST but you should have paid more attention to Wonder World.  Frankly, I’m enjoying it more and more. And I can see also Jonte’s influence in this dance. I’ll support Wonder Girls and learn the dance but not too impressed still, the rest of the album is amazing .

Is the Korean music industry losing its creativity?

Music around the world in the eyes of many critics, fans and people working in the industry see a change in the creativity of music. The Korean music industry seems to be no different. A while ago, allkpop made a post about “Is the Korean music industry losing it’s creativity?”. In response to this, the writers at Candy Nine and earcandyexpress have made a second collab post together on this topic. Our first one was done for a review on SHINee’s Lucifer album.

Note: BUMP This and fangirltainment writers were going to participate but I was supposed this article out 3 months ago so I’m putting it out now.

Ex-2PM/Jay fans from 2ONEDAY replies

Part 2 of my investigation. It will end in the last part when I sum up all the different views and faults on the situation.

I asked two pro-Jay ex-2PM fans at 2ONEDAY to share their views with me on why they only support Jay. Italics are my response and Bold italics is their answer.

miss A’s Style…

Fresh. Sophisticated. Classic. Their vocals are strong and their dance moves are as fierce as After School’s Ah was. I love it.

2Weekly Poll #1 Results

So, recently I added a poll not long two weeks ago with the question as: “What situation should happen next?” and the three responses as: “Jay and 2PM should meet personally,
2PM should get a new show,
JYPE should release a new artist to the JYP family.”

For this first poll that I created is solely in the interest of what should happen around people who have come into contact with JYPE.

And the winner of the result is…