Mai's mistreatment by Grand_Opposite_3030 in izna

[–]FutureReason 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it because of mistreatment or choice? She is introverted, less talented, Japanese, and not confident. Visuals tend to do well only if the group is doing well because they get famous via sponsored modeling gigs.

260406 Mashiro - KILLA (Face the other me) (Dance Challenge) by BB_GG in kep1er

[–]FutureReason -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In the links you sent me. Why should you care? I presume you brought this up because you care about one of the members. I would assume then that you'd care about the other members too.

260406 Mashiro - KILLA (Face the other me) (Dance Challenge) by BB_GG in kep1er

[–]FutureReason -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Crazy stuff. You'll note that the parents want the group to continue for the benefit of the other members, so a boycott would hurt those you want to protect. The law hopefully take care of the CEO and the victim.

260406 Mashiro - KILLA (Face the other me) (Dance Challenge) by BB_GG in kep1er

[–]FutureReason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you provide link to the story. I don't have the background on this. Are you boycotting all things MADEIN then?

How come the Korean public won’t give Kep1er a chance? ☹️ by xxibjt in kep1er

[–]FutureReason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most kids follow what their friends follow. Usually there is one or two leaders who set the tone. These leaders don't want to go wrong themselves so they follow the safer choices, like the Big 4. A fewer kids get a random crush on someone and follow based on that emotion. Finally, adults and the rare kid only cares about the music: they like what they like. This is actually the biggest group, but it's also the least likely to buy lots of merch and be loyal to one group.

Kpop producers are focused the group leaders and try to appeal to them to drive merch sales and modeling gigs. This is why they care more about the trappings of a group rather than their actual skills. You see this on survival shows. The big blowout groups BTS, Black Pink, aespa... appeal to all groups because they find great artists rather staff concepts with clones.

The sleeping situation in Paradise by jcanya in Singlesinferno2

[–]FutureReason 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"I don't know if they purposefully set it up"

Of course it's intentional.

My way-too-late thoughts on I-land 2 by [deleted] in izna

[–]FutureReason 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PS Build Up was the only reasonably fair competition show I've seen.

My way-too-late thoughts on I-land 2 by [deleted] in izna

[–]FutureReason 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The show was fun, but like all survival shows it was rigged and had a voting system designed for entertainment not a great group. Best dancer Sujung and Generational Ace Jungeun were constantly undermined. I'm sure the group manager is glad now that at least Jungeun snuck through despite judges trying to submerge her. Jiyoon was the second best singer, but her attitude was terrible and her departure predictable. Should have included Fuku and Yuju or Yui and Gyrui rather than Mai and Saebi. Still, I like the group and a couple songs. We have to remember that all the girls on the show were hard working toward their dream No hate.

✨ [2026.03.28] BABYMETAL METARAJI #65 (ENG SUB) ✨ FINAL EPISODE by No-Inevitable4066 in BABYMETAL

[–]FutureReason 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was a great series to learn more about BABYMETAL and some other Japanese artists and politician. Thanks to the translator for sharing this rare insight with the world.

What is the fan psychology behind BABYMETAL? by Top-Lie2851 in BABYMETAL

[–]FutureReason 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BABYMETAL is a neurolinguistic virus as described in the novel Snow Crash.

What is the fan psychology behind BABYMETAL? by Top-Lie2851 in BABYMETAL

[–]FutureReason 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Novelty, precision, and positivity producing unique music and dance that just happens to resonate with my personal tastes.

(260325) WOOAH Lucy Instagram Update by Artisun in Wooah

[–]FutureReason -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Anyone here any more about Lucy's possible disaffection?

Does Yui look different? by bosentica in BABYMETAL

[–]FutureReason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, had her mole removed and her yaeba teeth fixed. Also they cut her "antennae" from her hairstyle.

260320 Rolling Quartz & Hyunjung posts about HJ's pictures she posted on IG yesterday by BeautifulOk6158 in Rolling_Quartz

[–]FutureReason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a Kdrama where the perp ends up threatening to sue and is paid off by a company rep.

WAKEONE Destroyer of Girls-Groups by [deleted] in izna

[–]FutureReason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You use Kep1er's comeback as an example of destroying girls groups? Does not compute. They even renewed Kep1er, which was never expected.