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To me it would make even more sense to have them at Kcon if they're in Japan anyway. It's my perception that fromis have been received well by the fans at the different kcon events. We know they're not the heavy hitters, but compared to the tens of millions CJ spends on the whole thing the cost of having fromis there is negligible. Even from a business perspective there aren't that many downsides. As a parent company I'd be like, "okay fromis, you aren't making us as much money as we'd like, so here's an opportunity to market yourselves." Especially if they want fromis to be a viable group going forward.
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Whatever happens, OTR needs to have a post-investigation roadmap to build-up/rebuild the fromis_9 brand. I get the frustration, if IZ is around that means fromis ISN'T, and that's a bummer. Though maybe that means they're closer to coming back. OT: I'm also none-to-pleased about the IZ comeback because they'll just completely overshadow Dreamcatcher, who's looking to put out a SOTY contender. IZ is good, but their popularity opaques the fact that Fiesta is basically Violeta remixed and remastered. Not bad by any means, but NOT the best thing since sliced bread.
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I think we all want them to do well. High album sales/view counts would be empirical evidence of that. That doesn't mean that is all there is to it, of course. The inconformity comes, I think, from the gap between our perceptions as fans, rightly or wrongly, of "deservedness", and broader public reception of fromis' work (reflected in sales/views, etc). I'll be happy with a comeback, I want the title track to be really good, and I hope they have high sales and views. Fromis is my favorite group outside of metal/hardcore music, so I want them to do well.
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The calendar for December looks pretty bare. That might be indicative that they're preparing for something. I think it's going to be Japanese promotions. IZ has usually promoted for about 1 month and 2-3 weeks. If they do comeback in January, fromis will probably be in Japan. That would mean the earliest time for a Korean comeback would probably be around March, which would be 4 months from now; especially for those who don't, or are unable to, keep up with Japanese activities.
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I can definitely see them going the SNSD direction. To me they are the true 9-member heirs, (with all due respect to other groups). I think they have a certain "sound range" right now, they just need to fine-tune it. Like they're not as space-y as WJSN, rather more electro; and more girly(?) than gfriend, but with just as soulful voices. I guess one could call it electro-bubblepop, with some rockish elements (esp the earlier stuff like Glass Shoes and To Heart). LRPP has a sick groove, I thinks that's why it's so addicting. The fanchants are always super loud during it, I've noticed. And definitely should've released an MV for it. If they can refine the electropop sound and incorporate the rock-guitar elements from the early days, it would be awesome. A mid-tempo song would be good, I think, though all elements have to be stronger than uptempo songs which can be "carried" by a catchy chorus. Something like April Story or Take My Hand, by April maybe?
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Yup, makes sense. I really like Love Bomb. In the meantime, I think they're in a "space" between Rough/Fingertip-era Gfriend and Secret/I Wish era-Cosmic Girls, and I think they're closer to a signature sound within that space than many may realize. 22nd Century Girl, Love Rum Pum Pum, and Love Bomb, I think are indicative of a burgeoning fromis_9 sound.
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I've been thinking that there is a musical space in kpop that fromis_9 could fill. Namely, in terms of sound/concept, that resembling something like 2010-12 Kara, T-ara, and Girls' Generation. Right now the division seems to be cute/girly, swag, and some sexy. This leaves a space for a more mature sound that that doesn't try to be super swag or super sensual. I'm thinking of songs like T-ara's "Sexy Love," Kara's "Step It Up" & "Pandora," and Girls' Generation "Hoot" (and I guess "The Boys.") Obviously, it would have to be updated for current trends in music-making, but I think this "space" is under-served. They wouldn't have to do it right away, but work their way there... anyway, just some thoughts...
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I'm all for any and all support for fromis. For sure they have a ton of potential. For me they are the total package. Even though they've been idols for the better part of two years now, and some of them had been trainees, when they debuted they were pretty much "regular" kids. I think that struck my metal/hardcore kid sensitivities and made me like them and want them to succeed all the more.