Serechan 1,482 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Lately I have been seeing that some people honestly think that taking a break will help b.a.p become popular in Korea. While taking a break would be nice for the boys, I doubt it will make a difference. I think why ppl think taking a year break will help is cause that is what sm did for exo. yes, Exo taking a long break did made the fans thirsty but what ppl are forgetting is that exo fandom is big one so it wasnt shocking that they slay album charts. Last time I check, b.a.p fandom isn't as big as exo. Not only that when exo return again for their follow up track, growl prove to be a great public appealing song cause its performing really well on the digital charts. This song is helping exo establish themselves as a rising group. So I think what b.a.p really needs is better public appealing songs. Whether they decide to stick with constant promotions or take a year break then promote, they need better public appealing songs. Now it doesn't mean that they need to stop doing bada$$ songs. Nope, they can do bada$$, they just need better bada$$ public appealing songs. That is why constant promotion work for infinite and beast cause while their fandom at the time wasnt big, their songs step by step became more appealing to the public till finally they hit jackpot with their songs which help them rise and gain bigger fandom. That is just my opinion. What u think? TL;DR: what b.a.p really needs is better public appealing songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius 8,485 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 At this point I think not even an extended break would help them. They're just destined for irrelevancy and they've got their agency and whoever created their music to thank for that. Their approach to promoting has proven not to work other than appealing to some fangirls. With their method they've created certain expectations from fans and listeners alike, but they cannot keep promoting like this for years to come. So whenever they do take that inevitable long break their fangirls will jump ship to whatever group is hot at the moment. As for the public.. They won't bat an eyelash to their releases at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyJe 1,417 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Basically they need public appealing songs + get better at variety shows. BadMan was not everyone taste, most K-Babyz don't like it at all so they don't bother even streaming. They need to find the line between making the songs they want and making what the public likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Like Troy 3,333 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I just think that a while away from the KPOP industry will give people time to miss them and their comeback would be more anticipating. With singles getting released every month, the impact wouldn't be as effective as one who would comeback after a year because in one's mind, they would get tired of seeing them over and over. You have made a point with EXO but have you considered APINK? It has been a year and a couple months since their comeback before NONONO and you see how they are now. I don't think most of their success is from their long hiatus but it could play a small factor in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruppi 9,190 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I don't think they are really important enough yet in korea to be missed when they go on a long break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchoolNote 6,178 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I used to be all for BAP making multiple comebacks because I like some of their music. Now at this point it's getting tedious. They're not really improving/ increasing their popularity in South Korea and are kind of declining so I think it's almost necessary. Plus, they really need rest they hardly ever get breaks. I hope BAP can get back to their original status I'm rooting for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha pierce 4,616 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Well TS has another problem on their hands. YG new boy group. If they debut lets say early nx year... TS might feel the need to CB to keep the fans from jumping ship. TS is in a tough spot. CB after CB didn't help bap. But taking a extended break might harm them as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klassic♥ 2,650 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Not really, its depend on their music also, look at Nuest ><' their popularity is now < Btob i think, and tbh it take more than 1 year starting from now to get their name known in SKorea tbh, but really people in korea nowadays dont pay attention much to idols esp they are rookies, unless they do something that appeal to the public then they will get known very soon... its still a long way, 1 year hiatus only to the fans not the general public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius 8,485 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Well TS has another problem on their hands. YG new boy group. If they debut lets say early nx year... TS might feel the need to CB to keep the fans from jumping ship. TS is in a tough spot. CB after CB didn't help bap. But taking a extended break might harm them as well Hence why: They're just destined for irrelevancy But don't get me wrong this isn't going to happen over night. It'll be a slow downwards trend. Maybe faster depending on competition aiming for a similar audience like you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figtree 333 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I think that a combination of taking a break, more public appealing songs would for sure increase their popularity in Korea. First of all because they are constantly doing comebacks, about every two months, the hype is just not there. I'm not saying take a year long break like EXO (the same tactic probably won't work) but even 4-6 months would do. Fans don't need to hype anything up since they know B.A.P is probably coming back in a month or so. The fans need to feel as if the comeback is special, not just something the group does all the time. Also the constant promoting is having a toll on the group. Daehyun is singing all the high notes and always singing them is going to take a toll on his voice. Also they group is just going to get tired, physically and mentally. Constant working, without a break in sight, is never good for the body. And the mind will never get a rest& relaxation. Second of all public songs are always need if you want to expand your fanbase. They'll definitely need to release public friendly songs if they want to battle EXO and the anticipated YG boy group. Competition is getting tougher and they only way to increase the fanbase is get more of the public to be interested and join the fanbase. (Be it by variety shows/ songs, although songs are the best way) This is what I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil4life 3,270 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 i feel like break in necessary for the sake of the company's future, since let's face it SECRET is also on the decline and their lack of promotions is not helping, so its time TS starts focusing on them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i2NE1 4,925 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I want them to take a long break so people would stf about it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaco 53 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 they need to release better songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geek 2,453 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 i feel like break in necessary for the sake of the company's future, since let's face it SECRET is also on the decline and their lack of promotions is not helping, so its time TS starts focusing on them again. secret did well with yohoo... i agree with most that was said here, bap needs more public appealing songs, a longer break and some variety show appearances.. they shouldn't exaggerate it though because people may will be annoyed with them after some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolPix 9 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I swear the way people moan about B.A.P popularity you would think the were the only 2012 boy group that didn't get popular. Like whoo one got popular doesn't mean they need to rush to find a way to get popular too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~ PD Hercule Poirot ~ 1,868 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 It might work but a year is too long. They might become irrelevant or forgotten altogether so maybe 6-7 month break is enough for them to rise again.....hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimchi 19,921 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 but even 4-6 months would do. There were like 4 months between stop it and Oneshot and 6 months between oneshot and Badman, I think an 8-12 month break is needed+ new sounds from B.A.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seulo 4,828 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Basically they need public appealing songs + get better at variety shows. BadMan was not everyone taste, most K-Babyz don't like it at all so they don't bother even streaming. They need to find the line between making the songs they want and making what the public likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBadNotGood 11,616 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Basically they need public appealing songs + get better at variety shows. BadMan was not everyone taste, most K-Babyz don't like it at all so they don't bother even streaming. They need to find the line between making the songs they want and making what the public likes. I really agree with that. None of them really stand out much on variety. I feel like Zelo could but he holds himself back it seems. How many times are we gonna hear Daehyun display is vocal range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolski 841 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 they need to take a long break and then make a comeback with a concept not done before and a public friendly song but between the break they need to send some members to variety shows or drama's so that the fans wont forget them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyJe 1,417 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I really agree with that. None of them really stand out much on variety. I feel like Zelo could but he holds himself back it seems. How many times are we gonna hear Daehyun display is vocal range? Thankful they stopped having Daehyun do that. They are actually pretty funny when they are by themselves but put them with others and they all turn into awkward turtles. At first I thought Daehyun would be it but he ain't stepping up. So now I feel like if Jongup & Zelo get more confidence they good do really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serechan 1,482 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 I think that a combination of taking a break, more public appealing songs would for sure increase their popularity in Korea. First of all because they are constantly doing comebacks, about every two months, the hype is just not there. I'm not saying take a year long break like EXO (the same tactic probably won't work) but even 4-6 months would do. Fans don't need to hype anything up since they know B.A.P is probably coming back in a month or so. The fans need to feel as if the comeback is special, not just something the group does all the time. Also the constant promoting is having a toll on the group. Daehyun is singing all the high notes and always singing them is going to take a toll on his voice. Also they group is just going to get tired, physically and mentally. Constant working, without a break in sight, is never good for the body. And the mind will never get a rest& relaxation. Second of all public songs are always need if you want to expand your fanbase. They'll definitely need to release public friendly songs if they want to battle EXO and the anticipated YG boy group. Competition is getting tougher and they only way to increase the fanbase is get more of the public to be interested and join the fanbase. (Be it by variety shows/ songs, although songs are the best way) This is what I think B.a.p did took more than a 4 month break from doing comebacks in Korea. one shot was release in feb 2013 and the current comeback, badman was release in this month. Badman is not public appealing despite the break from promotions in Korea. So that why I think more than a break. B.a.p really needs better public appealing songs. Though I do agree the boys really deserve a break from all that working they been doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawson 106 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 They need a scandal....it helped EXO and Block B. So that would be the best way to get popular...and also public friendly songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fartsniffer 1,023 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 their banckrupt fans may be able to save up more for their next release, so yes, take a break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
☆Lili 1,660 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Thankful they stopped having Daehyun do that. They are actually pretty funny when they are by themselves but put them with others and they all turn into awkward turtles. At first I thought Daehyun would be it but he ain't stepping up. So now I feel like if Jongup & Zelo get more confidence they good do really well. What about Himchan? he's pretty good at variety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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