[NB] Shinhwa's Eric asks junior groups to refrain from using the color orange

[Mees Madds]

Source: 10asia via Daum

"Junior-nims, orange is a color that has belonged to Shinhwa Changjo since 1998. If possible, please avoid using the color orange. See you when we promote next year. From Shinhwa's Eric."

1. [+693, -56] It might look childish to other people but his fans must feel so grateful that he said that

2. [+470, -40] "Please avoid using the color orange" Instant retweet

3. [+391, -32] You don't even have to be a member of Shinhwa Changjo to know that the color orange belongs to them. Anyone with even a teensy bit of interest would know that. What is YG thinking printing goods in that color...? I bet even iKON fans are pissed with YGã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹

4. [+205, -12] That's right, Shinhwa is still a promoting idol group, it's best not to overlap colors

5. [+203, -12] Eric knows that even if he gets hate for speaking out about it, he knows how much the color means to his fans. So many people think of Eric as just an actor but it seems he knows that his true identity is that of an idol singer.

6. [+184, -16] Shinhwa and Shinhwa Changjo have been using the color for 18 years now. Please think of what it means to us.

7. [+158, -16] Shinhwa is an idol group that has been running for 18 years. They have been using the color orange since debut, and have managed to release an album every single year excluding their time in the military, and continue to do so with Seoul + Asia tours and promotions on all three public broadcasts. They have worked harder than any idol and should not have to suffer the discomfort of having their color overlap with another group.

8. [+156, -18] Please just leave Shinhwa alone.. ㅜ

9. [+108, -12] He's right, orange belongs to Shinhwa.

10. [+75, -15] We understand that the color orange is pretty and coveted but leave us alone. So many groups have tried to take the color but it can only be used by Shinhwa and Shinhwa Changjo.

11. [+59, -10] I didn't even know there was an idol group named iKON. Anyone who has any interest in celebrities would know that orange belongs to Shinhwa. I'm sure those juniors didn't know, so what gives? No respect for their seniors? Eric proves to be the leader once again...

12. [+49, -10] YG is such a nuisance to their artists

13. [+45, -10] I don't even know what the point of another group insisting on using orange is? Shinhwa continues to promote as an active group 18 years in with no disbandments or member changes. If iKON fans are seen in the crowd holding orange support sticks, everyone's just going to think you're a Shinhwa Changjo. There was confusion even recently with overlapping fandom colors and the singers themselves thought they were their fans when they weren't ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹

14. [+44, -9] So is this about the rumors of iKON's support stick being orange ã…Žã…Ž

15. [+40, -11] Shinhwa = orange is so ingrained in everyone that I'm surprised there are even still groups that are attempting to use that color

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Source: Naver

1. [+6,206, -620] It's not like Shinhwa's an inactive group... poor iKON having to deal with YG

2. [+5,597, -874] I had no intention of ever putting iKON down but when fans went to YG to petition the color, they called it some stupid persimmon color and the rest of us were treated like we were blind while they cosplayed as the victims in all of this. Why should we even be the ones petitioning it to begin with?

3. [+3,441, -344] Reminds me of when BoA entered the music industry with a bucket full of hate for using the color orange when it belonged to Sechs Kies...

4. [+5,178, -997] Just how bad were the fandom fights that even Eric had to step in

5. [+2,566, -405] iKON fans, we're sorry this is happening. I think us fans got aggressive because these color controversies have come up so often in the past few years. I think we should all take a step back and assess the situation for a bit.

6. [+497, -53] Why does YG always screw up iKON's stuff. They've screwed them over so many times from his stupid promotion tactics already. It's like YG is purposely trying so hard to get iKON hate. Poor iKON.

 

cr: http://netizenbuzz.blogspot.ro/2015/12/shinhwas-eric-asks-junior-groups-to.html

[Fruit]

Does this mean Red Velvet will never be allowed to have a shade of red as their fandom color?

[page6lovers]

Fucking ridiculous. But at least he just plead as opposed to forcefully forbade. Still ridiculous tho.

 

It's not even a logo, or a slogan, or a lightstick design, it's a fucking colour. A colour that literally existed before shinhwa was even formed. This sense of entitlement is so embarassing especially for someone over 30.

[ë¹…ë±…isEVERYTHING.]

Well to new junior who want a fandom color, sorry all the color are taken, no one left for you. it's immature af

[Holke]

Isn't iKON stuff red?

[HATEmeCUZyouAINTme]

Well orange was never a good color anyway

 

#stopcolorhoarding2k16

 

[GDtheGreat]

LOL then tell YG what color should he use for iKon for god sake there is no color left beside black oh u want your idol to have a black ocean jeaus

[bb4]

[Aireena]

This is why i believe the international fans should stay out of this, the difference in reaction with the k fans is huge, obviously this is something that means a lot to korean fandoms, so please even if you "don't understand" why it's so important for older fandoms to keep their colors, just refrain from being rude and calling Eric names like some people have been doing in the other threads. Being disrespectful while name calling him is no way to show your own maturity...

[Karmapeupy]

Am I colorblind or something... It doesn't even look alike to me :/

[kw_]

 

They didn't even announce what shade of orange they'd be using chill

[ethereal]

i do understand though. orange is literally shinhwa's color. it represents them. they debuted at a time when colors were the only way to differentiated who's fandom you belonged to because there were no fancy light sticks. idol groups really shouldn't mess with a color that is literally iconic for a certain group.....

 

but the whole official color thing should stop now. 

[PanShip]

The difference of comments haha

[DeeTee]

This is why i believe the international fans should stay out of this, the difference in reaction with the k fans is huge, obviously this is something that means a lot to korean fandoms, so please even if you "don't understand" why it's so important for older fandoms to keep their colors, just refrain from being rude and calling Eric names like some people have been doing in the other threads. Being disrespectful while name calling him is no way to show your own maturity...

[Cloud Of Perception]

I guess Shinwha owns the color orange now  .  I understand it means a lot to them but colors are running out for groups to use, how many variations of blue and green exist 

[Mischo]

Difference between kfans and ifans reactions

[BubbleGumPop]

It's the companies decision though

[boonon_otl_rap]

people i know u r really passionate

but pls be respectful to the sentiments of both the groups!

[Mees Madds]

The problem is, your color means a lot to you, good, great, we get that, but what would you propose the new groups do? I don't see any solution in these comments.

[min_min]

Will say it a million time this happens. There are just so many colors where to choose from, with more and more groups debuting overlapping is just gonna happen, use a different shade and stop being so petty

[S0YA]

 

call me when Shinhwa owns the rights to the color orange

[pwswan]

LOL then tell YG what color should he use for iKon for god sake there is no color left beside black oh u want your idol to have a black ocean jeaus

 

Psy and Epik High have black, so what does that leave for iKon?

[badwolf]

Almost 2016 and there is still fights over fandom colors     

[Cloud Of Perception]

What if they use a different shade of orange would that fix the situation or does he want them to drop the color in general 

[Pourquoi]

I totally understand his point of view. He wants to protect what is important to him and his fans.

 

But let's be real, it's 2016 and there is so many groups debuting everyday. One day the color orange will be taking too. As long it's not the same shade of orange he should let it go.

 

Just like pink is important to snsd and sones but there is lot of groups with other shade of pink and it was never a problem.