D.O.'s voice most popular within fandom, Chen's voice most popular with the GP?

[joylandnationalpark]

Before you reply, please note that this thread isn't about which voice color you like more or who's technically superior.

 

I'm asking if you think Chen's voice, despite being the least popular with EXO fans and k-pop fans in general lbr, is most popular with the South Korean general public out of EXO's vocalists.

 

His OSTs have the greatest longevity, he's the most pushed into the spotlight for his singing ability, he's often praised by non-EXO fans even when they bash the other members, and his Hidden Singer appearance gained him a lot of attention from the public. When Miracles in December was promoted, there were many positive comments about "the one in the middle" aka Chen from non-fans, moreso than about D.O. and the other vocalist.

 

What do you think?

[Sailor Mars]

i think that's true.... I love Chen's voice so i'm glad the gp like him more <3

[Jiyu]

i think that's true.... I love Chen's voice so i'm glad the gp like him more <3

[dante.]

probably more because he's had more opportunities to show his voice.  but i think even if kyungsoo had the same opportunities, chen's voice would be preferred.  not to say kyungsoo is bad, but chen's voice fits osts and ballads and south korea loves both of those things so.

[Ddeona Oneul Bame]

I'm asking if you think Chen's voice, despite being the least popular with EXO fans and k-pop fans in general lbr, is most popular with the South Korean general public out of EXO's vocalists.

 

 

 

HOW IS THAT TRUE?!?! CHEN'S VOICE IS STRAIGHT FROM THE ALMIGHTY LORD, HIMSELF!!!   

 

[Clay]

yep

[oeu]

Before you reply, please note that this thread isn't about which voice color you like more or who's technically superior.

 

I'm asking if you think Chen's voice, despite being the least popular with EXO fans and k-pop fans in general lbr, is most popular with the South Korean general public out of EXO's vocalists.

 

His OSTs have the greatest longevity, he's the most pushed into the spotlight for his singing ability, he's often praised by non-EXO fans even when they bash the other members, and his Hidden Singer appearance gained him a lot of attention from the public. When Miracles in December was promoted, there were many positive comments about "the one in the middle" aka Chen from non-fans, moreso than about D.O. and the other vocalist.

 

What do you think?

what is gp?

[Allseeingeye]

Sounds accurate

[indigo]

Chen's voice is not the least popular with fans? 

 

But anyways, second points lead to first points. Kyungsoo/Baekhyun have not had as many an opportunity to show their voices. Chen scored OST for two popular drama and a lot of other singing gigs. SM's been working on building that rep for him from the start. 

[joylandnationalpark]

what is gp?

 

General public.

[Nation's Side Hoe]

what is gp?

 

General public

[oeu]

General public.

oh thank u for teach me!

[Nation's Side Hoe]

Chen's voice is not the least popular with fans? 

 

But anyways, second points lead to first points. Kyungsoo/Baekhyun have not had as many an opportunity to show their voices. Chen scored OST for two popular drama and a lot of other singing gigs. SM's been working on building that rep for him from the start. 

 

But he wouldn't have gained those opportunities if he didn't have the criteria. Personally, I think SM pushes Baeksoo more, especially in Exo songs.

[joylandnationalpark]

Chen's voice is not the least popular with fans? 

 

But anyways, second points lead to first points. Kyungsoo/Baekhyun have not had as many an opportunity to show their voices. Chen scored OST for two popular drama and a lot of other singing gigs. SM's been working on building that rep for him from the start. 

 

If Chen's voice isn't least popular, whose is?

[ESSON]

Chen has the best voice, it's appealing and lovely to listen to

 

D.O is overgassed by his rabid fangirl cult and his poor chart performance proves it

[KUMA-MON]

But he wouldn't have gained those opportunities if he didn't have the criteria. Personally, I think SM pushes Baeksoo more, especially in Exo songs.

nah, as solo is jongdae more, he has way more opportunities than baeksoo

[MelanatedBeauty]

nah, as solo is jongdae more, he has way more opportunities than baeksoo

Not so D.O also had his CART OST before chen even appeared...I believe its just as OP said that his voice indeed suits ballads and osts more where as d.o's is more r&b based

[KUMA-MON]

If Chen's voice isn't least popular, whose is?

I mean in fandom scale jongdae is less popular I think which voice one prefer depend of the person

It also depend in which circumstances this osts and collabs happen. Both jongdae ost were from popular dramas and baek collab was with suzy, that is a big public figure, hence the impact a d result they have 

[Cat of The Canals]

HOW IS THAT TRUE?!?! CHEN'S VOICE IS STRAIGHT FROM THE ALMIGHTY LORD, HIMSELF!!!   

 

 

 

Chen's voice is not the least popular with fans? 

 

 

LOTS of fans don't like Chen's voice. I don't wanna pull out receipts of EXO-Ls trashing his vocals, moreso when EXO came back with SFY but it was pretty messy

 

 

 

nah, as solo is jongdae more, he has way more opportunities than baeksoo

I actually kind of agree with you. To tie it to the OP, BaekSoo might be preferred by the fandom because of the who EXO M/ EXO K dynamic and they naturally got more exposure within kpop fans, but they don't have as many solo activities. Chen on the other hand has been on Immortal Song (w/ Baek), MS, he's had two hit OSTs and he was also among SM's ballad thingy iirc. He does get more solo opportunities than BaekSoo. Remember, BaekSoo have also had their fair share of solo activities as well only that SM is pushing Chen as a "vocalist" more 

[KUMA-MON]

Not so D.O also had his CART OST before chen even appeared...I believe its just as OP said that his voice indeed suits ballads and osts more where as d.o's is more r&b based

but jongdae have IOIL in 2014 too, and baek and him have way more opportunities that show themselves vocally last year instead of ksoo that focused in acting

[indigo]

But he wouldn't have gained those opportunities if he didn't have the criteria. Personally, I think SM pushes Baeksoo more, especially in Exo songs.

 

Industry wide, people who are less skilled than ChenBaekSoo get the same opportunities. There's no rule that only the best singer in the group can get these gigs (and Chen is the best vocalist in EXO by far right now). SM just hasn't pushed BaekSoo as hard, in that way. 

 

They get more chances to sing on Music Bank and stuff, but that only exposes them to the idol demo. Baekhyun scored a big gig with Suzy and Dream was a huge success, but its not going to bring him the same recondition as an OST for a popular drama. Its still the idol demo. 

 

If Chen's voice isn't least popular, whose is?

 

Ah, Sehun 

 

yeah maybe out of vocal line he has less stans~ but plenty of other stans for other members will have him as their fav vocal. 

 

Not so D.O also had his CART OST before chen even appeared...

 

Best Luck came out in July, Cart's OST came out in November. And film OST aren't the same thing, neither is a web drama OST. 

 

 

Back when everyone was biting their nails over Chen's gigs, I'd say chill. SM is building up his rep as a singer. And I was right, and its working. 

[joylandnationalpark]

but jongdae have IOIL in 2014 too, and baek and him have way more opportunities that show themselves vocally last year instead of ksoo that focused in acting

 

Are you saying the popular of Chen's voice is accredited to how much he's pushed, not his voice? I don't think that's very fair.

 

It doesn't how much you push something if the public has no taste for it, and clearly people have a taste for Chen's voice. Look at Kai during EXO's teaser era. He was the most and the face of EXO, yet still fell short in popularity to other members with less face time. Chen's voice is a big factor in his success.

[baiichi]

SM just does things differently for each members. 

I don't think Chen shows that much interest in other areas and he loves singing the most so they push him in that direction. 

edited: Chen's voice was underexposed at one time so I'm glad that he's getting recognition from the gp. 

 

edited 2: 

I'm praying that this thread is not going to be messy

 

[joylandnationalpark]

Industry wide, people who are less skilled than ChenBaekSoo get the same opportunities. There's no rule that only the best singer in the group can get these gigs (and Chen is the best vocalist in EXO by far right now). SM just hasn't pushed BaekSoo as hard, in that way. 

 

They get more chances to sing on Music Bank and stuff, but that only exposes them to the idol demo. Baekhyun scored a big gig with Suzy and Dream was a huge success, but its not going to bring him the same recondition as an OST for a popular drama. Its still the idol demo. 

 

 

Ah, Sehun 

 

yeah maybe out of vocal line he has less stans~ but plenty of other stans for other members will have him as their fav vocal. 

 

 

Best Luck came out in July, Cart's OST came out in November. And film OST aren't the same thing, neither is a web drama OST. 

 

 

Back when everyone was biting their nails over Chen's gigs, I'd say chill. SM is building up his rep as a singer. And I was right, and its working. 

 

Why on earth would I be talking Sehun in a thread about vocals? I can't believe I have to make that clear.

[Hizu]

When Miracles in December was promoted, there were many positive comments about "the one in the middle" aka Chen from non-fans, moreso than about D.O. and the other vocalist.

 

So that's what Baekhyun has become, the "other vocalist".

 

Btw, I'm not sure the general public likes Chen's voice more. I think they just praise him for his technical ability, not because they like his voice in particular.