Reasons Why Gfriend Are Doing Great! (Beware it's an Essay)

[KingofKpop]

Gfriend Are Doing Just Fine!

 

So recently, I know OH has been a tough place for Buddies with users calling Fingertip a flop left, right and center. Some people are even questioning whether Gfriend's success is over. 

 

Things will always be hard for Buddies because Gfriend is popular yet they don't have much International fame. This means they are often in the limelight but have few fans to protect and applaud their achievements on forums such as OH in comparison to groups from larger entertainment companies. This is why OH can often be a hard place for us.

 

I know a lot of less popular groups go through this such as Lovelyz, WJSN. etc. 

 

But I'm making this thread as it seems like it's currently Gfriend's turn to get bashed lol.

 

Anyway, I thought I'd make a thread explaining why Gfriend are doing just fine and reassuring Buddies.

 

 

Gfriend's Achievements with Fingertip & The Awakening:

 

- Most MV views within 24 hours out of all their MV's so far

- #1 on GAON Album chart for their 1st week

- #1 on GAON Download chart for their 1st week

- #5 on Billboard World Chart

- Fingertip debuted at #1 for most korean charts

- 1 Music Show win

- 30th Music Show win overall

- 3,000 seats sold out for 1st fan meeting within 1 minute

- Have appeared on a mass of variety and radio shows

- 30 CF's overall since debut (This is where a lot of the financial success of artists comes from)

- 600,000 V-LIVE Followers

 

Did Gfriend Flop?  No   -   Did They Slightly Underachieve?  Maybe

 

It's a fact that Fingertip has not achieved the level of success of Gfriend's previous comebacks but it is still far from a flop. Either that or I need to find a dictionary and look up the definition of flop.

 

Definition of Flop: "Something that fails miserably"

 

They may have achieved less than what was expected of them. But they also unexpectedly did well in other aspects such as achieving #5 on the Billboard World chart and #1 on the GAON Album weekly chart.

 

 

Each comeback is risky

 

Gfriend debuted from an unknown company and have risen to the status of one of Korea's most popular group in just 2 years. It is an unbelieveable achievement for them. I'd assume most companies that are larger than Source Music would love to Gfriend under their label at the moment. This is because some of them currently have less successful Girl groups under their roster despite being fairly experienced entertainment companies.

 

You may say that Gfriend only have 1 win on a music show in comparison to 14/15 from previous comebacks but you must also take into consideration the change of concept. They took a risk and it didn't turn out as well as their previous concept but it certainly hasn't done badly, especially with the international fans and physicals.

 

Unfortunately, Gfriend aren't blessed with the luxuries and benefits that come with debuting under the a top Music Label, the main ones being the huge fanbase that follow groups that are under a top Music Label.

 

This means they have to take each comeback as it comes and are never guaranteed success. Alternatively if a bigger group such as Twice, Red Velvet or Blackpink release a new song it is a lot more likely to succeed even "if" the song isn't that great, simply to their rabid fanbases. (I'm not intending any of them they release bad songs)

 

I'm not saying that the groups I mentioned are guaranteed success but it has been and will be a lot easier for them to obtain it in comparison to Gfriend and similar groups such as Mamamoo, Lovelyz etc.

 

But the advantages of such companies are certainly not easy to receive with 1,000s of applicants wanting to debut with them. So props to the group members for persevering and debuting with companies such as SM, JYP & YG.

 

 

International Buddies

 

A big percentage of Gfriend's fanbase is in Korea. This is quite noticeable on OH as they often lose out on things like polls (although they'd probably lose out in Korea too but probably by less of a margin). They also seem to get bashed often with not many Buddies around to defend them. 

 

International Buddies are still pretty rare. As for groups like TWICE, Red Velvet and Blackpink, they will always have an advantage over Gfriend and are very popular internationally so comparing them to them is a little unfair at times.

 

If you don't know why I'm explaining this, it is because I want you to understand why Gfriend seem like they get bashed often or not many people seem to appreciate them.

 

 

Bashlash:

 

You'll be able to tell that Gfriend's recent comeback recieved a lot of "Flop" comments. This can also be seen as a good thing. It shows that even though Gfriend have achieved so much with their recent comeback, they still did not satisfy some peoples expectations. Of course this also means that they didn't hit the expectation that some people had of them but hey, they didn't do bad... well I don't think they did anyway.

 

Again, Gfriend cannot rely on a big fanbase to stream their songs, stream their music video, vote for them on music shows or buy their albums in the way that other groups can. This makes the general public and promotion a key aspect in Gfriend's success. They are popular enough now to spread their songs throughout Korea through their name and promotions. As long as the public likes their song they should do well.

 

But I believe this keeps Gfriend from getting complacent or lazy and which is why we can always expect awesome choreo and great songs every time Gfriend have a comeback

 

 

Keep Your Head Up Buddy!

 

I believe Source Music will learn from this comeback and where they fell short and return with a stronger Gfriend later this year. I am actually really looking forward to their next comeback

 

So lets keep our heads up Buddies and and enjoy Gfriend's promotions, support them as well as we can and see what they have up their sleeve for their next comeback! 

 

 

Thank You For Reaching The End:

 

You made it to the end! Congratulations you deserve a prize for reading all of that becuase it was really long! xD

 

PM me if you want me to make you a cool signature and I'll choose a person to make one for at random

 

This is what happens when I'm bored haha but I'm glad that I defended my 6 princesses!

 

 

#StanGfriend :D

 

 

Trolls:

 

Oh and a quick note to Trolls please come up with something better than

 

"Still Flopped" "Flopfriend"

 

I mean come on, I know you're better than that! So show me what you got!  

[Augusto]

Gfriend's achievements are undeniable, but if they were doing really great this comeback, you wouldn't have to write an essay, some screenshots would be enough.

[KingofKpop]

Gfriend's achievements are undeniable, but if they were doing really great this comeback, you wouldn't have to write an essay, some screenshots would be enough.

I'm literally so bored right now lol, I have nothing to do xD

[WenSuelRene]

I will admit that I have been a bit disapointed with this comeback. I would have liked for more wins and views and things like that, but I understand that this is something new for them and their fans. To change concepts like this was always a risk, but hopefully this will give Source Music some tips on what should be done for a more successful comeback next time. I am happy that they are doing a lot of fansigns, having their first fanmeet, are still going on a lot of variety shows and other things to keep their presence out there. And the Billboard World Chart was a great achievement so I'm really happy for that.

 

In spite of the sadness I am feeling, I'm going to continue to enjoy this comeback to the fullest. What matters the most is that the girls are happy and are enjoying what they are doing.  

[Rydia]

Plus the girls are so happy this comeback!!! I swear they love their concept

 

Someone on twitter said: "You guys don't understand. Fingertip is the Glass Bead of GFriend's new era. Expect a MGT-national-anthem next" <3

 

 

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[jung.eunbae]

this was written very nicely and no worries those haters will soon realize that fingertip is doing well and NOT flopping

[sunnyfool]

I personally enjoy the song a lot and the whole album, I wish they did better on charts but I'm not going to get pressed over it

I feel like people assume high position on charts = good song which isn't always the case

This was well written though Stay strong until the next comeback!

[Dtair-]

When Gfriend comeback with fingertip, they face lots of good song ( fingertip is good )

 

Just look after their comeback stage they meet Taeyeon Twice and after both do a goodbye stage there are new threat like b1a4 Got7. So yeah Gfriend in a hard spot especially Fingertip isnt as hyped as previous song.

[Steupz]

Nice read.

How I know GFriend is doing great? I like the song...that's the fifth consecutive title song that I REALLY like. And two weeks in I am still watching the performances and enjoying them almost as much as the first time I saw it live.

I am already looking forward to the next comeback and I hope they retain a more adult concept. Something like Kara's 'Damaged Lady' would be brilliant.

[Chae Is Bae]

Gfriend may be underachieving but they are not flopping at all. Best of luck for their future endeavors!

 

Edit: Fingertip is my second favorite Gfriend song after Me Gustas Tu btw.

[faiw]

I'm probably one of the few who was completely happy with this comeback. I was totally satisfied with both the song and concept change. I hope they stay brave for the next comeback!

[WenSuelRene]

Plus the girls are so happy this comeback!!! I swear they love their concept

 

Someone on twitter said: "You guys don't understand. Fingertip is the Glass Bead of GFriend's new era. Expect a MGT-national-anthem next" <3

 

 

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I'd like that  

[Silver Cloud]

thank you for this, I think buddies who are being affected by the negativity should read this post.

[purpletea]

Thank you for this. I'm really happy with this song/album and concept. I hope they continue to grow as idols both musically and conceptually. They took a risk and I think it will work out in their favor in the long run.

 

Them beating their own physical/youtube/other charts records is also a nice plus to this comeback. Hopefully next one we can have a great digital performance as well.

[ê¹€ì†Œì •â™¡]

is it true that sowon said they will have 3 comebacks this year?

fingertip is the first one..so another 2 more to go

[yadimaknae5]

I feel dissapointed because first stage from white plain space and not from beauty stage

(You should not make this mistake again Soumu)

[gf_soul]

iam 100% agree with u

 

also comparing gfriend with other is not good even for them but 

 

as we know in this comeback there ware many people who wait to see gfriend Especially

 

when they know that they change their concept .. they ware just interested how they will

 

look and how the song will be { not for that they stan gfriend as i said they just interested }

 

after gfriend didnt have PAK or became No1 in icharts and they didnt win in music show as much as 

 

they did in their last comebacks they start to say Gfriend are Flop ??!! 

 

do they even know what it mean ??!!

 

and i was really sad seeing other fandoms call them flop just for that itis just 

 

Stupid and foolishness .... 

**stop doing that it affect your bias as much as it affect Gfriend** 

 

on this comeback gfriend didnt get PAK or became No1 in icharts for

 

long time but they gain more fans 

 

and soon they will get more and more this is just the begin of their way to succes

 

i am buddy But proud one

 

 

GFRIEND SOUL

 

 

[Jibang]

It's human nature to like one thing and stick with it, but fans must have realized they couldn't stay with a school type concept for ever.

I can't fault their music, choreo or their costumes this comeback. So proud.

[gf_soul]

[Tzuyu]

You're saying it's not a flop then you're saying that they fell short. Isn't that pretty much the same ?

 

Anyway Gfriend is doing great, people bashing them are really stupid... BUT ! This comeback showed that Gfriend is closer to BP/RV/Mamamoo than to Twice which is a lot of people wanted to see.

 

I'm cheering for Gfriend !

[KingofKpop]

You're saying it's not a flop then you're saying that they fell short. Isn't that pretty much the same ?

 

Anyway Gfriend is doing great, people bashing them are really stupid... BUT ! This comeback showed that Gfriend is closer to BP/RV/Mamamoo than to Twice which is a lot of people wanted to see.

 

I'm cheering for Gfriend !

Flop and underachieve are two totally different things.

 

For example BTS could end up selling 500,000 albums for their next album which would mean they fell short or underachieved for them since they've sold way more than that with their previous album. But there's no way that you can call that a flop.

 

I included the definition of flop in the post.

 

"Something that fails miserably"

 

That basically means that something was a total failure.

 

Gfriend didn't even fail with Fingertip, let alone fail miserably.

 

They arguably did fall short but they did far from fail.

 

Hope that cleared up the difference between fell short or underachieved and flop.

[Tzuyu]

Flop and underachieve are two totally different things.

 

For example BTS could end up selling 500,000 albums for their next album which would mean they fell short or underachieved for them since they've sold way more than that with their previous album. But there's no way that you can call that a flop.

 

I included the definition of flop in the post.

 

"Something that fails miserably"

 

That basically means that something was a total failure.

 

Gfriend didn't even fail with Fingertip, let alone fail miserably.

 

They arguably did fall short but they did far from fail.

 

Hope that cleared up the difference between fell short or underachieved and flop.

 

I can take your definition and twist it in this way : "Gfriend is expected to exceed their Navillera sales, and their sales not only didn't achieve this, they actually sold less, so they failed miserably in raising their sales so they're flopping" which is still a valid assumption.

 

Every people have a different point of view of what is successful and what isn't, so it's really pointless to ponder on whether they fell short or flopped, because in the end people are just not going to listen to you because you both are simply not talking about the same thing.

 

It's a whole lot better to talk about what they achieved.

[Silver Cloud]

I can take your definition and twist it in this way : "Gfriend is expected to exceed their Navillera sales, and their sales not only didn't achieve this, they actually sold less, so they failed miserably in raising their sales so they're flopping" which is still a valid assumption.

 

Every people have a different point of view of what is successful and what isn't, so it's really pointless to ponder on whether they fell short or flopped, because in the end people are just not going to listen to you because you both are simply not talking about the same thing.

 

It's a whole lot better to talk about what they achieved.

 

so the songs need to sell always more than the previous one to not be a flop?

let me check quickly the releases of other groups to see if they always do that... 

they didn't it.

 

from now on I will take your point of view and say the songs that sell 1.5M are a flop because the previous one sold 2M

 

you know what's funny? Me Gustas Tu is probably their most known song and it was never number 1 on charts.

 

maybe Fingertip is not selling more than Navillera digitally

but The Awakening is selling more than LOL physically

 

isn't that an achievement?

is that a flop? or only streams count now?