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[Belgizen]

I hope not, I’m kinda confused tbh I thought Korea had eased their lockdown so I don’t know why this is controversial...

He should. He'll only get hate if he doesn't properly reflect. Punch drops tomorrow so we don't know if he'll promote.
Lots of countries have eased their lockdown, but they expect that people still have a braincell left and will be careful and act responsibly.
You can't keep everything closed.

 

[JakeyWantsCakey]

He should. He'll only get hate if he doesn't properly reflect. Punch drops tomorrow so we don't know if he'll promote.
Lots of countries have eased their lockdown, but they expect that people still have a braincell left and will be careful and act responsibly.
You can't keep everything closed.

Yeah, now that I’ve read more into it, it looks bad especially for Jaehyun because he still went to Inkigayo when he was supposed to be self isolating...

 

[Belgizen]

Yeah, now that I’ve read more into it, it looks bad especially for Jaehyun because he still went to Inkigayo when he was supposed to be self isolating...

eunwoo too.
And they all brought their members in danger who do isolate themselves

 

[JakeyWantsCakey]

eunwoo too.
And they all brought their members in danger who do isolate themselves

Btw was this the announcement you were talking about last night?

 

[Belgizen]

Btw was this the announcement you were talking about last night?

nah
SM has a 2 day meeting today and tomorrow

 

[JakeyWantsCakey]

nah
SM has a 2 day meeting today and tomorrow

What does that mean?

 

[Belgizen]

What does that mean?

They reveal their plans
Don't know which aspects they reveal

 

[JakeyWantsCakey]

They reveal their plans
Don't know which aspects they reveal

But with the Jaehyun drama wouldn't they hold off on making public announcements?

 

[Belgizen]

But with the Jaehyun drama wouldn't they hold off on making public announcements?

idk
meeting's going to go through anyways no matter what

 

[Belgizen]

I have quite some tea to spill.
I am still debating wether I should post the possible couples (I'll only mention company names)
I also have a few companies tied the sajaegi scandal.
Maybe I'll distribute these via pm for those who ask?


Anyways

Spoiler

Treasure13 solo. Don't know if it's one member going solo or a solo release predebut

Yedam solo debut confirmed

 

[HEIZE]

this is so interesting to read ahah

 

[Belgizen]

2020: SM NGG + new NCT Unit
2021: SM NBG

for now

 

[JakeyWantsCakey]

2020: SM NGG + new NCT Unit
2021: SM NBG

for now

What's the new NCT unit? Foreign or Domestic?

 

[Belgizen]

What's the new NCT unit? Foreign or Domestic?

no known details, but it's said that it will consist of Dream members and new rookies.
We don't know the nationalities of these rookies or the dreams or the concept so everything's open for now

 

[JakeyWantsCakey]

no known details, but it's said that it will consist of Dream members and new rookies.
We don't know the nationalities of these rookies or the dreams or the concept so everything's open for now

But why add new members to NCT if your making a new boy group?

 

[Belgizen]

But why add new members to NCT if your making a new boy group?

Not much is known about the bg but I remember that there used to be rumors on an international boy group: an all-American boy group. Not like SuperM, but like a One Direction or something. Don't know if they're going with that group.
Basically, kpop isn't ready for NCT I guess. People begged for a normal boy group so I guess they're gonna get it.
So sad if that's the case

 

[LoveYooShaSha]

....
Basically, kpop isn't ready for NCT I guess. People begged for a normal boy group so I guess they're gonna get it.
So sad if that's the case

But isnt tat capitalism/marketing forces at play? Istm tat adapting akb concept the first time by lsm (suju nov 2005) dint work n this time around adding more sub-groups n a graduating from dream concept, dint hv lasting popularity either. Idk whether akb concept works for kpop even in a gg. Cultural differences?
Hving both nbg n nct at the same for a few years is a safe if inefficient compromise, (not tat i totally get nct concept-when my teenage niece cant even explain it to me-theoreticallly i kinda get it but not quite understand the logistics n practicalities plus the sheer brazenness of hving multiple sub-groups from the beginning before knowing if gp/stans support the concept is taking sm stans too far for a ride-when sm hvnt disbanded any existing bgs including tvxq, suju, shinee, EXO-sm expected new bg fans at the time to pour their money into revolving door group for the foreseeable future, without the fans knowing/predicting who is in tat group from one moment to the next(as per my understanding which may be mistaken).
Give fans the choice which group to support, sm.

 

[Belgizen]

But isnt tat capitalism/marketing forces at play? Istm tat adapting akb concept the first time by lsm (suju nov 2005) dint work n this time around adding more sub-groups n a graduating from dream concept, dint hv lasting popularity either. Idk whether akb concept works for kpop even in a gg. Cultural differences?
Hving both nbg n nct at the same for a few years is a safe if inefficient compromise, (not tat i totally get nct concept-when my teenage niece cant even explain it to me-theoreticallly i kinda get it but not quite understand the logistics n practicalities plus the sheer brazenness of hving multiple sub-groups from the beginning before knowing if gp/stans support the concept is taking sm stans too far for a ride-when sm hvnt disbanded any existing bgs including tvxq, suju, shinee, EXO-sm expected new bg fans at the time to pour their money into revolving door group for the foreseeable future, without the fans knowing/predicting who is in tat group from one moment to the next(as per my understanding which may be mistaken).
Give fans the choice which group to support, sm.

look, idk
I am speculating
SM is unpredictable
Just wait and see
I'm not an insider, I too don't know everything

 

[Belgizen]

NCT units (Dream, 127 + WayV) will all have 9 members for NCT2020
6 new members will join this year if they don't change plans
3 are set
Renle are joining WayV

 

[JakeyWantsCakey]

NCT units (Dream, 127 + WayV) will all have 9 members for NCT2020
6 new members will join this year if they don't change plans
3 are set
Renle are joining WayV

Renle joining WayV doesn't surprise me but I think it's kinda weird to be adding new members Dream right after ending the graduation system...