It's will.i.am's fault, not 2NE1's. And besides, SM isn't going to have SNSD debut in America anyway, because they have their eyes set on Europe.
i don't think SM will use SNSD as their main artist for a Europe debut, i think it's going to be SHINee or f(x) that have more fans than SNSD in Europe.
Lol no, actually it's Papa YG and...Mother Nature's fault [Fukushima earthquake ruined Japan debut plans in March > instead did comeback + concerts in S. Korea > Japan debut moved to September when they were supposed to debut in USA > USA debut no longer has an official month]
tbh I'm curious if they're still gonna use many of Will's productions.
also do we have receipts for the SNSD tea?
Lol yeah, actually. It's Will's fault that the album isn't done. He's in control of it all. The only thing YG does is approve and finance. Also, the USA debut was always planned to be after their Japanese debut, and that's only common sense. I mean, why on earth would they go to the States BEFORE Japan? That's unethical for a K-pop group. After the earthquake, you're right that YG made a huge delay, which he had to. But the continuous delays over the past year and a half are Will's fault, not YG's. YG's been responsible for one delay. Will's responsible for the rest.
Of course they are. No one else is producing the album but him and his crew. Even Teddy isn't doing anything for it except helping 2NE1 with English.
No. I was about to ask for them, actually.
Quote:
Originally posted by Rominho.
i don't think SM will use SNSD as their main artist for a Europe debut, i think it's going to be SHINee or f(x) that have more fans than SNSD in Europe.
Actually, yeah. SM have already revealed plans to launch SNSD in Europe, plus I think they have Europe written all over them. SHINee and f(x) will SLAY Europe, though. You got that right.
SAME LABEL AS LADY GAGA? wow at SM aiming high for SNSD USA debut.
They aren't. They're just using Interscope as a platform to release The Boys Stateside, which makes sense considering that Interscope is the only label that has shown any interest in K-pop and done jack-**** about it.
Well, at least WG is finally materializing into something with the filming of that TNCK special. Now, getting people to watch it...well, we'll see...
I think SNSD would do well in Europe but SHINee or f(X) would smash, though I forget offhand which of the groups knows the most English. As far as the Interscope thing, let's be real here, they wouldn't completely ignore them or anything...I'm sure there's gonna be at least a small degree of promo involved. Otherwise they would have already had the SM USA label for distribution, like BoA's album (LOL I have a signed copy btw but it's meaningless to me since the album's shite)
2NE1...well they're 3/4 fluent in English already so they best hurry the **** up. IMO an English version of 1-2 Teddy tracks mixed with the Will bits would do just fine, but I hope they come with a full album rather than a mini since America hasn't been very receptive of EPs in the past.
hope you're right, because i don't want SNSD leave korea and keep trying the USA forever as Wonder Girls are doing.
I think SM have finally come to the realization that they don't harbor any groups with U.S. potential after BoA-caust.
The only K-pop groups with any REAL U.S. potential are 2NE1, Big Bang, BEAST, and 4minute. BEAST and 4minute have horrible English, Big Bang's English debut was canceled years ago and there are no plans to revive it, so that just leaves 2NE1. It's fitting, though. 2NE1 are the most Americanized of all the Asian acts in existence, their English skills are better than most Asian acts', and American labels care most about them over anyone else. In short: if anyone can make it in the U.S., it's 2NE1.
Back to the point, though, SNSD are most definitely not going to be focusing much on Korea anymore. They SMASHED in Japan and their European debut is in place, so if they also experience success there then SM will have them releasing English and Japanese material constantly with the occasional Korean release to keep the original fanbase happy. Kind of like BoA. Only negative to this is that knowing SM, SNSD will become lifeless in 2-3 years.
In the previews "The Boys" sounds different from any other release from them, sounds more Fierce and Adult, not cute at all, so i don't think it's impossible to have a nice debut in the USA, maybe 10-15k albums.
Well, at least WG is finally materializing into something with the filming of that TNCK special. Now, getting people to watch it...well, we'll see...
I think SNSD would do well in Europe but SHINee or f(X) would smash, though I forget offhand which of the groups knows the most English. As far as the Interscope thing, let's be real here, they wouldn't completely ignore them or anything...I'm sure there's gonna be at least a small degree of promo involved. Otherwise they would have already had the SM USA label for distribution, like BoA's album (LOL I have a signed copy btw but it's meaningless to me since the album's shite)
2NE1...well they're 3/4 fluent in English already so they best hurry the **** up. IMO an English version of 1-2 Teddy tracks mixed with the Will bits would do just fine, but I hope they come with a full album rather than a mini since America hasn't been very receptive of EPs in the past.
SNSD, but none of them are very good at the language. The only reason I say SNSD is because they have 2 members who were born and raised in America and thus speak English fluently. Of course there's going to be a small amount of promotion, especially because The Boys drops just a few days before the SM Town concert in NYC, but let's not act like they're debuting. There is a HUGE difference. And BoA's English album is fantastic. Zip it.
2/4, really. Dara and Minzy have pretty bad English. They don't need to rush it. I'd rather wait an eternity for a well-planned debut than have it be a mess but out tomorrow. My only problem is that Dara and Bom are pushing 30. I hate the age gap in 2NE1, and I also hate that someday 2NE1 will be a duo and I'll be like one of those annoying, nostalgic Cassieopeias.
It's going to be a full album. Will promised at least 10 tracks on the record:
Quote:
Originally posted by Lukitoo
OMG, 2NE1 gonna be snubbed. I love it
Interscope is the Far East Movement label, right? If so, I think their debut will be a hit, I'm hopeful now
Far East Movement are FLOPS, what are you talking about?
And get out of here with that "2NE1-gonna-be-snubbed" mess. 2NE1's English debut won't be until summer or fall next year, plus SNSD aren't even debuting in America, so there's nothing to be snubbed by.
Quote:
Originally posted by RichGirlPlanet
So is SNSD going to debut in the US, or not?
No. Interscope is just being used by SM as a platform to release The Boys stateside, in physical.
In the previews "The Boys" sounds different from any other release from them, sounds more Fierce and Adult, not cute at all, so i don't think it's impossible to have a nice debut in the USA, maybe 10-15k albums.
That's considered a nice debut? I guess BoA's suffering makes it seem that way...
I think SM have finally come to the realization that they don't harbor any groups with U.S. potential after BoA-caust.
The only K-pop groups with any REAL U.S. potential are 2NE1, Big Bang, BEAST, and 4minute. BEAST and 4minute have horrible English, Big Bang's English debut was canceled years ago and there are no plans to revive it, so that just leaves 2NE1. It's fitting, though. 2NE1 are the most Americanized of all the Asian acts in existence, their English skills are better than most Asian acts', and American labels care most about them over anyone else. In short: if anyone can make it in the U.S., it's 2NE1.
Back to the point, though, SNSD are most definitely not going to be focusing much on Korea anymore. They SMASHED in Japan and their European debut is in place, so if they also experience success there then SM will have them releasing English and Japanese material constantly with the occasional Korean release to keep the original fanbase happy. Kind of like BoA. Only negative to this is that knowing SM, SNSD will become lifeless in 2-3 years.
BEAST has no US appeal lmao. I like them but really, no chance in hell.
I'm afraid that SNSD will flop and it will scare Interscope away from signing K-Pop acts in the future. 2NE1 has the best chance.