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I'm so afraid for his future in Korea... he really needs to return to Korea and book a drama/movie as soon as possible. The more k-netizens see him going around in China, the more his chances of rejuvenating his career diminish.

Thanks for saying what has to be said. I think many people in this thread are over-sensitive and simply can't accept different points of view, and are quick to find offense in everything. Just because this is Team B's thread doesn't mean that someone can't point out faults and places where members are lacking skills. Many fans like the group as a whole, but are probably discontent with 1 or 2 members who, subjectively, may or may not be pulling their necessary weight on the whole. If fans of specific members want to create an environment in which they hear no criticism of a certain member at all, they should just create an individual member thread and camp out there. And even then, this is a open platform for discussion and everyone has the right to express their opinions, regardless of whether certain people welcome it or not. I think Team B are a great group with a lot of potential, but at the same time, I approve of YG's decision to make them go through another competition, because it gives them more experience, provides them with more exposure, and prepares them for when they actually debut and have to compete with the hundreds of other idol groups out there. I would like to see the current members prove themselves, and if they don't, would be happy to see them replaced by more competent members who make the group, as a whole, better. We're here to support Team B, so what's the problem with getting the best combination of members possible? We can pity them all we want but idol life is very cutthroat. Even if the show didn't exist, YG would put them through more monthly evaluations and tests and member switches so he can get the best and most marketable combination possible.

The 4th teaser probably destroy's the theory of Wilde's Five stories. What a pity because it could have fit perfectly with the 'The Visitor' Video, which was strangely reminiscent of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' with the hedonistic lifestyle they seemed to portray.

They have been really vague about their genre of music. What do they mean by 'mainstream'. Knowing that Taehyun likes Daft Punk gives me hope that their music will be mellow and electronic/electropop.

Does anyone know how Show Me the Money works? Is it like Kpop Star with round-by-round eliminations? If so, did they both qualify for the next round? And are they participating as a duo or individually?

It's great that he has so many fans supporting him, but as you put it, this will be the last opportunity you get to see him on screen before he enlists. Why should the drama simply act as a outlet for fans of Yunho to see him 'attempt' acting before they don't see him for 2 years. There are many rookie actors out there who can act well that haven't been given the opportunity to act because the PD decided that it would be good to put a mediocre idol on. I don't hate Yunho, in fact I love TVXQ. But his talent lies in dancing and performing. Leave the acting to the professionals - those who are actually trained and actually rely on acting as their only source of income.

Was so excited because of Jung Il Woo, but then they decided to cast Yunho. And for the second lead role. What is the PD thinking. Why an idol actor, and of all possible idol actors, why Yunho.

Im curious though, if these 3 additions are good enough to compete with OT6 in the upcoming show, why weren't they included in WIN? Either they aren't that good and YG is just using this as a promotional tactic, or they are relatively newcomers?

Any idea when the show is premiering? It'll probably be some time after Winner's Debut.. maybe Early August? Which sets them up for a debut before the end of the year/start of next year.

How is Taeyang doing compared to his last release?

How much have ZEA and UKiss sold respectively?

Doctor Stranger is great! I watched several episodes of Triangle before it got too boring. As much as I love Siwan, the drama is pretty horrible. Still trying to get around finishing the first episode of You're all Surrounded.

How is Infinite doing in comparison with New Challenge?

35k accum for Infinite so far. Happy that they are doing well physically because they're not doing great digitally.

Excited for the Idol episode. Although the episodes where its only the cast without guests are the best, the last 2 RM vs. Idol episodes were great. Looking forwards to this one!

I hope he doesnt become another Won Bin...living of off CF's now that he has them reeling in. Hopefully he picks a new project soon. He'll probably commit to a Film next since that requires a shorter filming period since his schedules are getting packed.

Personally, I like it better this way. If Sam Kim won, he would (probably) choose YG (considering how how many YG songs he has been singing), and that would mean YG would have to debut him within the year, which gives him less time for his other existing acts (Psy, Lee Hi, Epik High all need a comeback soon) as well as his own new groups (Winner, Team B, New Girl Group). I see YG taking Sam Kim in as a trainee, and hopefully pairing him up with other instrument-playing trainees to form some sort of band. Definitely not in an idol group though, and I don't think he will be able to hold up as a solo. Bernard Park will do well at JYP, as long as JYP does not screw him up like he did with Park Jimin. I think his music matches exactly with JYP. If there is indeed a Kpop Star 4, I hope YHS steps down and appoints one of his veteran acts (Jinusean, 1TYM or even SE7EN actually etc.) as judges. JYP can remain because he no longer manages the business of the company and therefore has lots of spare time in his hands. Possibly bring back BoA to form a 4-judge panel if SM permits.

Are AkMu's physical sales disappointing?

I'm actually liking the new cast. Didn't really feel Changmin's absence, especially with the several new idol additions. The show's only missing a more moderate MC that can counteract Hodong's hyper-activeness, like Sugeun. The first two Taekwando episodes were pretty funny, the auditions were great. The little kid is so cute lol

I know this is a bit late but did BTOB fail the Hanteo-Gaon test? I wonder why there hasn't been talk about sajaegi since their album sales have skyrocketed from last time.

Hope kshownow subs the last two episodes. Is there going to be a season 2? If so I hope they show Andy Su (winner of Kpop Star Hunt 3) training there.

  I think the Gaon Hanteo test is used because as you said, Gaon calculates the albums shipped/distributed, whilst Hanteo calculates the number of albums sold. The data Gaon uses comes before those that Hanteo uses because it is on an earlier stage of the Supply chain. That said, the number of albums sold can only be the same or less than the number of albums distributed, or else we are creating albums out of thin air. As such, Hanteo sales can never be greater than the numbers that Gaon publishes, based on that principle.   Sajaegi involved purchasing an album more than once in order to manipulate Hanteo sales figures. In which case, the numbers would then be possibly greater than the Gaon numbers, granted that all the distributed albums were at least purchased once, hence failing the Gaon Hanteo test.

This really. I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one sort of tired of how Jihyo seems to be constantly pushed to Gary these days. The rare episodes in which she partners up with the other cast members, such as Kwangsoo and Jaesuk, showcase her variety abilities much better, in my opinion. The Monday Couple label seems to have become a burden for both of them and the way the show keeps forcing them together, especially on those partner episodes, is getting way too repetitive and predictable. Wash, rinse and repeat.

Is the album not going to have a title song released ahead of the album release then?

How much has Tense sold so far?