Jack! 855 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 For the first time we'll be seeing a non-Asian (correct me if I'm wrong though) join a K-pop group, and not only that, but said idol has black heritage, being mixed race. Will this open a gate to labels to introduce more Westerners into K-pop groups as a way of further appealing to international fans? Will it do nothing? Discuss it all here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syara 3,055 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Not really, The Gloss had a French member! And they disappeared into oblivion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lesigh* 6,759 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Hopefully if RaNia succeeds it shows companies that foreigners can succeed in kpop, especially foreigners that aren't white (Even though Alex is partially white from what I'm seeing) and give foreigners the opportunity to join kpop. If this group works out well, this could be a really progressive move for foreigners and POC in Korea. But I kind of feel like that might not happen... I mean, this company is clearly low on money and has bad managing skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dopamine 4,805 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Not really, The Gloss had a French member! And they disappeared into oblivion... I remember them, but did they ever promote? Like on music shows? I don't think it's the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seoIhyun 11,629 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Well if they flop after this comeback than it really won't make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe 400 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lesigh* 6,759 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I remember them, but did they ever promote? Like on music shows? I don't think it's the same thing. They never technically debuted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimchi 19,921 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Not really, The Gloss had a French member! And they disappeared into oblivion... Did they even debut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rappersmuse 751 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 probably. if she's actually staying. but you never know. michelle lee was even half korean but people swerved. the only respected half black is yoon mirae but she's not an idol. that's a whole 'nother ball game. considering how much people "love" their culture though, this could be a make or break for both her and rania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignoreme 5,128 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 More drama i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheeraEtheral 3,063 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 It very well could.. So far Knetz ARE LOVING HER VISUALS! Will have to see her talent and how her other skills are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroDaGod 104 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
removed929393303 15,230 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neojasnee 2,751 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 If they succeed than maybe but if not nothing will change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleidoscope 1,068 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 probably. if she's actually staying. but you never know. michelle lee was even half korean but people swerved. the only respected half black is yoon mirae but she's not an idol. that's a whole 'nother ball game. considering how much people "love" their culture though, this could be a make or break for both her and rania. insooni? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noon 20,968 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 i honestly hope they do well, but for now only time will tell, and i chose to remain optimistic. the song in the teaser sounds like something ifans would LOVE tho Hopefully if RaNia succeeds it shows companies that foreigners can succeed in kpop, especially foreigners that aren't white (Even though Alex is partially white from what I'm seeing) and give foreigners the opportunity to join kpop. If this group works out well, this could be a really progressive move for foreigners and POC in Korea. But I kind of feel like that might not happen... I mean, this company is clearly low on money and has bad managing skills. the entire country is full of POC tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modella 2,015 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I hope it will lead them to be . . . . possibly more open to POC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroDaGod 104 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 once she does something that is out of norm and considered wrong there, they will start highlighting her differences and constantly use it against her till she leaves. i give her 2-3 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lesigh* 6,759 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 i honestly hope they do well, but for now only time will tell, and i chose to remain optimistic. the song in the teaser sounds like something ifans would LOVE tho the entire country is full of POC tho. Technically, but you get my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envied 5,831 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Hopefully if RaNia succeeds it shows companies that foreigners can succeed in kpop, especially foreigners that aren't white (Even though Alex is partially white from what I'm seeing) and give foreigners the opportunity to join kpop. If this group works out well, this could be a really progressive move for foreigners and POC in Korea. But I kind of feel like that might not happen... I mean, this company is clearly low on money and has bad managing skills. I hope it will lead them to be . . . . possibly more open to POC? Koreans are POC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lesigh* 6,759 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Koreans are POC Technically, but you get my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stab 4,072 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 i hope it makes a positive impact, but idk how it'll work out in the end for alexandra herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny 5,676 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 i really hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth 3,892 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Koreans are POC the term people of color doesnt apply outside of a western context though or at least it doesnt have the same meaning like korean people in korea where everyone is korean are not poc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rappersmuse 751 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 insooni? oh yeah her too. but even her girl group career was a flop just because of her outer appearance. she had to sing famous ccm songs to get to where she is right now. she's a singer that's grown and became respected through experience. it's really a different story when it comes to idols. but from how the media is receiving this whole alex thing, it seems good? everyone's talking about how pretty she is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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