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SHINee's Jonghyun proves his musicality as a TOP3 idol singer songwriter
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On September 17, SHINee's Jonghyun released The Collection 'Story Op.1' which has a total of 9 songs including the title track 'End of a day'. Have you all listened to the songs?
Some of you might be curious why Jonghyun released "The Collection" not "mini album" or "full album." Well, "The Collection" means an album which includes informal and short songs. Singers usually release "The Collection" when they want to show their own characteristics as musicians instead of dwelling on musical formats and commercial success. That's why many competitive musicians such as Yoo Hee Yeol and Epik High release "The Collection," while idols don't(can't).
Jonghyun's releasing "The Collection" was possible thanks to his outstanding ability as a singer songwriter. He took part in writing all the tracks of "The Collection." He wrote the songs through his radio program 'Blue Night' and rearranged them before releasing "The Collection." All of the tracks are really great. Both musically and lyrically the songs are very effective. Jonghyun tried various music genres including pop, neo soul, ballad, and jazz, while the lyrics of the songs come home to the listeners' hearts.
There are so many kpop idols who write their own songs. But, I can't say all of them are competitive musicians. Who do you think are the top 3 singer songwriters among kpop idols? I would say those are Big Bang's G-Dragon, Block B's Zico, and Jonghyun. Jonghyun absolutely proved his outstanding musicality as a top 3 idol singer songwriter through "The Collection."
And it is expected that his performance as a solo musician will have a great effect on his company, SM Entertainment. SM seemed not to be interested in raising its artists as singer songwriters, but after Jonghyun made a great success with his first solo album which was released in January 2015, the winds of change are blowing in the company. Jonghyun is seen as the future of SM now because he will be active not only as a singer but also as a songwriter for years from now, which means there's a good chance that he will take part in many other SM artists' albums as a singer songwriter or producer.
It seems that another EXO member could leave the team. Actually, there has been a sign of it as I mentioned in this article . China's SINA recently released its interview with Tao' father. According to the report, the idol star's father said Tao ultimately agreed to leave, stating, "Since his debut, Tao has appeared on many programs that held a risk to harm his health. My heart hurt seeing that the agency didn't properly take care of my son's injuries each time." To this, SM entertainment stated "We have been in the process of consistently discussing with Tao and his father regarding the idol's activities in China. We're so sorry about the father's comments. Despite that, we will try to strike a happy balance with Tao and his father through dialogues." As you know, EXO's Kris and Luhan have already left the team, and if Tao leaves EXO, Lay will be the only Chinese member left in the very popular kpop idol group. ...
In October 2015, IU’ her agency accepted that the female star is dating musician Jang Kiha. It was a surprising news because they seemed to have nothing in common. And some of you might think it was unbelievable because Jang Ki Ha is 11 years older than IU and he doesn't looks handsome at all. However, things really do happen for a reason. Let's see how and why the nation’s little sister fell in love with Jang Kiha The two met each other for the first time in October 2013. IU made a guest appearance in Jang Kiha's radio program, and they took a commemorative photograph after the broadcast. Well, it was a fateful meeting because both of them fell in love at first sight. IU's cheerful and lively, but at the same time very polite and has an old head on young shoulders. She has maturity beyond her years. Most of young women who are about the same age as IU like handsome guys. However, IU is different. She is the one who thinks what’s inside is more important than...
In 2014, EXO's Chinese member Kris filed a lawsuit against SM entertainment, insisting that his exclusive contract with the agency should be nullified. And he finally left the agency, while another Chinese EXO member Luhan also filed a lawsuit against SM in the year. And in 2015, Tao decided to leave the agency too. After filing lawsuits, they said “SM didn't respect us at all. SM has treated us like subjects of control and determined our schedules unilaterally. And we had economic difficulties despite much work.” Well, I think many of k-pop fans may consider unfair contract between SM and the Chinese members as the main reason why the idol singers filed lawsuits. You know, it was not the first time that SM’s idol singer filed a lawsuit against the agency. The former TVXQ members Kim Junsu, Park Yoochun and Kim Jaejoong had been in a legal battle with SM for about 3 years, while Hangeng of Super Junior has also filed a lawsuit against SM, insisting that his contract wit...
The location of k-pop idols' dorms Most of k-pop idols live close to their agencies. There are two reasons for it. First, it's important for k-pop idols to live close to their practice rooms because they spend a great deal of time in practicing. Second, from the point of view of k-pop agencies, it's easy for them to manage their idols if idols live close to their agencies. And sometimes, k-pop idols live close to hair shops to handle their time effectively. Here are places where many k-pop idol groups' dorms are located. Gangnam, Cheongdam, nearby Youngdong bridge, nearby Konkuk University, Hapjeong and nearby Hongik University. A notable thing is that most of k-pop agencies don't let their idol groups live close to idol groups of the opposite sex. When do they move? Most of the time, the period of k-pop idols' lease contract is 2 years. So, they usually move out every 2 years. Of course, if they want to move to a very nice house, they should bec...
The female idol who debuted in 2009 has been active in China as a singer and actress. She has gained great popularity and became one of the most popular entertainers in the country. Of course, Chinese agencies have tempted many times to attract her just as they have done to some of the EXO members, while her parents had to move house again and again because the agencies bothered them. If she made a contract with Chinese agency, she could sit on a pile of money. However, she rejected all the suggestions because she wanted to be with the f(x) members for ever. What do you think this story means? Victoria is about the only one Chinese k-pop idol who doesn't seem to be interested in money and fame in China. As the leader of f(x), she has a strong sense of responsibility, while many people in the Korean entertainment world agree that she is a very sincere person. There are many female k-pop idols who are lively, lovely and cheerful, but I’m sure Victoria is the most sincere a...
