1) YG. Allows artists to write own songs and produce, allows artists proper treatment, always original, actually seems less like a label and more like a group of close friends making music once people get through their debut period. I also like that at YG, you don't no longer exist once you go to the army. Look at Teddy - he's one of the most integral parts of the label. Their Japanese promotion might not always be on point, but their actual music is always top notch. YG himself never accepts less than the best for his artists, and that's going to make all the difference in the long run. Secondary note - have you ever noticed how distinct every member's personality is? Even though they're not constantly on variety shows, you can detect very cool qualities unique to people like CL (queen like aura), Dara (bubbly personality), G-Dragon (confident prince), Taeyang (sex bomb) and Bom (corn).
2) SM. You can call them slave masters, you can bitch about the many strange things that happen, you can lament your members' disappearances and/or elimination from groups. But damn if they're not extremely consistent. SM is crucial to the existence of k-pop; if it weren't for H.O.T., the genre wouldn't be anywhere close to where it is today. Which brings up another point - almost everything SM does, save the few failures like Black Beat and MILK (CJSH? maybe), is massive. They've got fantastic title tracks for all of their groups, and they've provided the highest number of k-pop classics out of any label between the songs and videos of H.O.T., TVXQ, Super Junior, and SNSD. SHINee is one of the most consistent groups in all of k-pop in every field - great singles, fantastic albums, solid to great vocals across the board live and in studio, on-point choreography and great looking members. f(x) was one of the most unique debuts of their year, in a world ruled by SNSD knockoffs. EXO made a risky move by debuting with a song that's actually serious, but in the long run you know it'll work for them. Lee Soo Man is a raging ****, by all means, but as a music powerhouse SM is fantastic.
3 but certainly not last) JYP. JYP himself is so distinctly human that you can't help but fight for him. People joke about him always wanting part of the spotlight to himself, but he kind of deserves it. After being a star of his own style for years and contributing much to how k-pop grew as a scene and genre, for him to be managing a label and producing so often is incredible. He's the talent behind some of the biggest k-pop songs both locally and internationally of all time; if it weren't for "Tell Me" and "Nobody," we wouldn't even be discussing any groups coming over here. WG might not be the most successful in the US, but they have always been breaking new ground, which is likeable. JY's artists don't always have great grounds for showing their personality in their music (like JoKween for example), and sometimes he has an issue with letting his groups do the same thing repeatedly (2PM has a lot of similar-sounding title tracks between their Korean and Japanese discographies). I'm also still sour about the whole Jay Park/Jaebum thing; I realize it wasn't JY himself that made the final decision and it might have been for the best that he left considering the controversy, but with how the nation is warming up to him now, I wish the two would have worked together to get through the situation a little better. 2PM would be one of the biggest international groups if it weren't for that whole mess, which to me probably could have been prevented with some intense searching. If a netizen can find it, even if that makes them pathetic, a label can find it and remove it. I also don't know how I feel about WG's several lineup changes. If HyunA is in 4Minute now, couldn't she have just waited to get healthier for WG? And plenty of k-pop stars do college; why did we have to lose one of WG's members for that? Hyelim is corny-cool though.
I'm honestly more excited for Narsha's, but Ga-in really needs to hurry the **** up with her solo project it's been almost 3 months since Miryo released hers.
2. JYP - They don't have the best promotion strategies, but their song almost always slay
3. Cube - B2ST, 4minutes ****s, Huh Gak, A Pink all have quality music (not always, though)
4. SM - I don't use most of them except for f(x), SHINee and TRAX, but generally, their releases have good production.
5. Pledis - I love most of their artists, but the company didn't really do them justice. Son Dambi, After School + all their sub-unit, and the almighty rookie NU'EST
6. CCM: I really dislike the company and its CEO, but they have good artists on their hands.
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Originally posted by feuxtography
The only song I like by EXO is What Is Love. Dont know why you guys hype them so much.
Exactly my thought. I feel What Is Love, but not so much their album.
EXO was on some vocal masturbation this week. I mean listen to those runs. And I had a laugh at Sunny Hill's stage lookin cooler than the MV. SHINee leaving is sad, but they served for filth once again.
Day4 is supposed to be the last day, but the site hasn't been updated ever since.
It's just a free song, can't they release it already.
I know right! I think either he's not done with it or they're probably trying some other "strategic" release or some ****. They needa let it go and give it to us. Cause i'm just
I know right! I think either he's not done with it or they're probably trying some other "strategic" release or some ****. They needa let it go and give it to us. Cause i'm just
I'm starting to feel this way too. And honestly, I wouldn't mind waiting another month if they're trying to send it for adds and make it avilable on iTunes WW.
I'm starting to feel this way too. And honestly, I wouldn't mind waiting another month if they're trying to send it for adds and make it avilable on iTunes WW.
I'd die if they sent it to adds but they might have to do a radio tour just to get their names known at certain radio stations like Z100.
I'm starting to feel this way too. And honestly, I wouldn't mind waiting another month if they're trying to send it for adds and make it avilable on iTunes WW.
I'm going to take a wild guess and say it's definitely this. Look at Interscope's schedule for the next month or two. Nothing...spectacular. Gaga's on tour, Eminem isn't doing much, apparently No Doubt is still in the studio. They've kind of got to just sit and marinate in Carly Rae Jespen's light for a while, but that can only last so long. Lana isn't really big in the US either.
I think it's probably going to be their *not quite official* debut US single.
I'd die if they sent it to adds but they might have to do a radio tour just to get their names known at certain radio stations like Z100.
Z100 is the least of their problems. They played them a few times before, during and after their NY appearance for the MTV Iggy concert. If anything, Z100 will be early supporters.