sillysone 6,340 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Fans don't buy physical albums so they could listen to the music, they buy it for the content that comes along with the physical releases. Posters, photocards, photobooks, postcards, you name it. No one really listens to music by playing CDs in this day and age (it's a bit of a different story in Japan, I think). The fans who bought the physical album most likely already bought the songs online. You don't really think people are going to go through the process of ripping the music from the CD to their computers and then transferring it to their other devices? (I'm not completely sure if that's even considered legal, most likely not) Imo, physical albums are merchandise, if anything. Now, I'm not saying great physical sales are not an amazing feat, because they are, or am I calling certain groups out (look at the pic I posted lol). Imagine all the money that Super Junior, EXO, SNSD and other groups with physical selling power made. It's very impressive. They don't even need hit songs to make them moneys. But the misconception I often encounter is that it's all because of the music. No, it's not. The CDs probably remain untouched. I just wanted to point that out, thank you for reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woohyuks 2,105 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 i thought everyone knew this but ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillysone 6,340 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 i thought everyone knew this but ok I thought so too, but was proven wrong numerous times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie 5,345 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Damn does Seo look good in the photocard, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
愛��る 627 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I do listen to CDs but that is exactly why I buy physical kpop albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablabla 2,749 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Isn't it obvious though? fans just want to complete their collections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillysone 6,340 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Damn does Seo look good in the photocard, though When does she not tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyoyeon~Minzy 12,109 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I thought everyone knew that though. I mean who actually listens to a cd in 2015? Albums are more for collections, keepsakes, and just to support your bias. They're mainly a testament to a group's fandom size and fandom power, which is a very important part of kpop, being successful, and of having longevity in an idol group's career. The bigger and more dedicated the fandom, the longer the idol's career will last. But point is, ain't nobody popping a cd into a radio to play their faves. Thats what itunes is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra 40,910 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 There are a few exceptions though. Like Busker Busker who sold a lot of albums and Cho Young Pil. But then there's still an emotional factor too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suga's GF 3,185 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 someone pls buy me baek's exodus album (korean ver.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillysone 6,340 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 I thought everyone knew that though. I mean who actually listens to a cd in 2015? Albums are more for collections, keepsakes, and just to support your bias. They're mainly a testament to a group's fandom size and fandom power, which is a very important part of kpop, being successful, and of having longevity in an idol group's career. The bigger and more dedicated the fandom, the longer the idol's career will last. But point is, ain't nobody popping a cd into a radio to play their faves. Thats what itunes is for. Yes, exatly my point. You worded it much better than I did though xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra 40,910 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 You don't really think people are going to go through the process of ripping the music from the CD to their computers and then transferring it to their other devices? (I'm not completely sure if that's even considered legal, most likely not) Afaik it's legal I've done it a lot so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meth Krystal 18,630 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 · Hidden Hidden No idea why Link to comment
Rosetty 1,342 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____Vatouhâ„¢ 743 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Yep :3 ALSO I FREAKING IT HATE IT when i don't get my biases card..... Can't buy 1 album more than once cause i'm not rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillysone 6,340 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Yep :3 ALSO I FREAKING IT HATE IT when i don't get my biases card..... Can't buy 1 album more than once cause i'm not rich I guess you can always try trading? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____Vatouhâ„¢ 743 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I guess you can always try trading? lol I wanted to,but my friend got scammed..... after that im too terrorized to risk and lose what i got hehe.... and also i'm 15 years old.. so i can't make it possible unless my mother helps me with the address,transport money and stuff.... but she probably won't so... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocumentaLy 6,033 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Fans don't buy physical albums so they could listen to the music, they buy it for the content that comes along with the physical releases. Posters, photocards, photobooks, postcards, you name it. No one really listens to music by playing CDs in this day and age (it's a bit of a different story in Japan, I think). The fans who bought the physical album most likely already bought the songs online. You don't really think people are going to go through the process of ripping the music from the CD to their computers and then transferring it to their other devices? (I'm not completely sure if that's even considered legal, most likely not) Imo, physical albums are merchandise, if anything. Now, I'm not saying great physical sales are not an amazing feat, because they are, or am I calling certain groups out (look at the pic I posted lol). Imagine all the money that Super Junior, EXO, SNSD and other groups with physical selling power made. It's very impressive. They don't even need hit songs to make them moneys. But the misconception I often encounter is that it's all because of the music. No, it's not. The CDs probably remain untouched. I just wanted to point that out, thank you for reading this. No, ripping cds you bought isn't illegal. As far as Japan goes, they do rip cds and put them on other devices. It's one reason why cd rental shops are so popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baetics 888 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 someone pls buy me baek's exodus album (korean ver.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sa1zo 3,534 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I actually have bought quite many kpop physical albums just because liked the songs. Last example would be EXO Exodus album when it came out I went to listen the whole album and I really liked it so I decided to buy the physical album. I couldn't care less about the photobook or photocards when it comes to a EXO. I just thought the album was really good so I wanted to own it as physical form. Also I wanted to show my support because I thought that album deserved to be bought. I am also the type of person who likes to own physical copy I don't like buy things digitally because it would just feel I spend money on nothing. I have never bought any music digitally before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss.Miss 8,896 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I like having a physical copy of my favourite albums mainly for sentimental reasons. That way I feel like I actually own the songs and I still like playing them in my old CD player sometimes. I don't think I've bought an album for pictures before but then again I only own one k-pop album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayPressed 205 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 All this SNSD photocard looks bad tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinch 7,070 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 like it's something bad~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campfire 5,083 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I like having physical copies of things like my fav album and DVDs but I don't really use them at home. I mean I play DVDs on my laptop sometimes but that's pretty much it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenFrostine 1,789 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I do listen to CDs but that is exactly why I buy physical kpop albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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