110305 Idols in musicals: strong ticket sales, lacking skills

With so many idols in the market dominating the music scene, many idols have expanded their horizons and have taken places in the musical industry. Idols have typically shown great ticket sales power, and over 20 idols have gone into musicals. However, while idols may be able to produce great ticket sales when they star in the musical, not all idols have necessarily been praised for their work.

As they land major roles in musicals, idols undergo close scrutiny from musical critics. Many critics have not been wholly impressed and have not highly praised the idols who came to be musical actors. There has been debate over the idols getting large roles in musicals despite their lack of proven skill. In the last month till March 13th, Kukinews had 11 musical critics and producers assess "musical idols" on their skills in a survey. The grading criteria would be based upon four main categories: singing, acting, marketability, and growing potential. Within each category, two names would be chosen, and the one that came in first would be given three points, and the second two points.

The idols that were chosen to be in the skill category were Taeyeon, J, Kyuhyun, Taeyeon, Onew, and Kim Junsu. The idols chosen were taken based upon ranks. However, some of the respondents turned in a blank paper and flatly claimed that, "None of them has the skill that is worth evaluation."

JYJ's Kim Junsu managed to receive particularly good scores in the marketability and singing ability sector. Professor Jin Jeonghoon of the Chung Kang Culture Industry University said that "Kim Junsu has proven himself through his roles in 'Mozart!' and 'Tears of Heaven' to be a musical star. But, his vocal range is so limited that classic, traditional works will be difficult for him to perform." Besides the critique on the range Kim Junsu has, the professor continued, "His vocalization is also very peculiar, and he lacks in the ability to express the lyrics."

Despite the criticism on vocal range and expression of song, the professor from Dankook University Jin Yunho commented that, "While there are still things lacking at some parts, overall, Kim Junsu's natural talent to rivet the audience's attention to the stage is quite amazing."

Kim Junsu received the vote of six of the people who were surveyed as the idol who has the potential to become the next musical idol star. Wang Yongbeom of the Seoul College of Arts remarked that Kim Junsu "seems to have the potential to be loved by the public in the future, considering how he sold out both the performances of 'Mozart!' and 'Tears of Heaven.' However, as he currently is engaged in other activities, it would be wise for him to choose to do another solid musical performance later on."

A producer who wished to remain anonymous commented that, "Potential growth is all about practice. Even though an idol is an idol singing star, if there is no practice in context of a musical, then that would equivocate to a murky performance by them later on. The main issue that idols have in their way to becoming great musical stars is that the idols are already very busy with their main occupation to focus all that much on practicing for the musical."

While their talents may be in question by the critics of the musical industry, idols that participate in musicals are undoubtedly benefiting the popularity of musicals. More and more foreign tourists from China, Japan and other countries have increased in attendance at musicals where idols perform in.

The fans of the idols that star in musicals are given credit to being the source of the idol's "ticket power." For example, SNSD's Jessica and Taeyeon sold their respective musicals "Legally Blonde" and "Song of The Sun" well enough to break even in ticket sales. While musical idols are still technically labeled as rookies in the musical industry, they receive at least 1.5 times higher a fee than most musical veterans.

Professor Yuri from the Chung Kang Culture Industry University said, "Sometimes idols are appointed roles in musical performances on the basis of trying to get a larger audience rather than in consideration of a good performance of a high caliber, so this could possibly lead to a drop in musical quality that will result, perhaps, in the decline of audience numbers in the future."

Do you think the criticisms of idols starring in musicals is fair? Are idols merely just for show in musicals, or have they in fact earned their roles through their talent?

Source: Sharingyoochun
Posted by: Koreaboo

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well, i kinda agree with the strong ticket sales. i'm pretty sure they used idols just to increase the ticket sales. i don't know about the lacking of skills though. i mean i never watch any of them. i only see the curtain calls from fancams so yeah. and who am i to judge rofl.

btw, i love how on of the producer that commented wanted to remain anonymous rofl, if fans know who he was he will definitely be criticized by the fans haha

Onew to be one day MC at Happy Together

SHINee Onew showed off his splendid MC skills at KBS 2TV Happy Together3 to be aired on Feb. 10.

All the attention was on the program with DBSK appearing as guests after a long break, and the filming site was warmed up as Onew, who is known for his entertaining sense, joined them.

Jeong Heeseop PD said over the phone, “We finished the filming well. Especially Onew did a good job.”

He continued, “Onew sat next to Shin Bongseon, one of the MCs, because there were so many guests. He did very well maybe because he’s experienced as an MC for Yahaengseong.”

“Onew made adlibs or witty remarks to surprise other guests and staff. Other MCs including Yoo Jaeseok felt their positions were threatened,” added he.

[from Newsen]

Trans by jujugal



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one of the many reasons to love him ;_;
i love the fact that wherever he goes, people will always tweet, me2day or anything just to say that he did a great job bla bla
and that makes me wants to me meet him really bad ;_;

i mean it's only him...
if he goes to shows with shinee people will only mention him..
this time he was with dbsk and f(x) and still they only mention him.

it is the same with geng rofl
those people in china love him so much haha

(100817) Han Geng almost went into the Korean artistes’ suicide trend

Han Geng went to Taiwan to promote his album, revealed that he had once wanted to commit suicide

Han Geng went to Taiwan to promote his album, revealed that he had once wanted to commit suicide!

Becoming a solo artiste after leaving Super Junior (SJ), Chinese member, Han Geng arrived in Taiwan yesterday to promote his new album, , and also did a recording for .
Han Geng revealed in the show that, then, he wanted to terminate his contract with SM Company is because of the tremendous stress and unhappiness he experienced, he even had the idea to commit suicide once.

He admitted that he had read about many Korean artistes going on to this ‘no-turning-back’ route, and he had a feeling: “When I am in SJ, I am frustrated every day. I always kept my door lock, watched movies and goes on the internet on my bed. This can go on for one day or even two days”, even more because that he doesn’t know how to express himself, so he didn’t know how to talk about it with his friends.

Han Geng also said that: “Once, I saw an article about a Korean artiste committing suicide, it said that this artiste is frustrated every day, he felt that he’s just like that artiste and is worried that he will follow the steps of the artiste.”

Han Geng debuted in 2005 with Super Junior, but because of the Korean laws, he only could appear in 3 television channels. In 2007, he was even forced to wear a mask to perform on the stage, he revealed that: “Before the performance, I was informed that I couldn’t perform on stage, but the routine of a 13 members group and the singing parts cannot be changed!”

Went to Korea for training when he was 19 years old, was he bullied in that period of time?
He paused for a while, thinking and with reservations, he said: “There is different treatment, the company may not have realized, but I always take note of the minor details, it made me uncomfortable sometimes.”


Source: XinMSN Entertainment Section
Translated by: huiwensg @ geng-bao.net

(Take out with full credits)

Omg Geng I'm glad you didn't. Stay happy ILY.

Geng's Album Tracklist

CD:
1.MY LOGO
2.因为梦 (Because of Dreams)
3.心疼.笔记本 (Heartpain. Notebook)
4给陌生人的情书 (Loveletter for a stranger)
5.撑伞 (Holding an Umbrella)
6.简单的人 (Simple Person)
7.爱的翅膀 (Wings of Love)
8.Say No
9.女皇 (Empress)
0.飞蛾扑火 (1.The flying moth is forever attracted by the flame. 2.to dig one"s own grave; to flirt with death)

DVD:
1.飞蛾扑火 (1.The flying moth is forever attracted by the flame. 2.to dig one"s own grave; to flirt with death)
2. Say No
3. 撑伞 (Holding an Umbrella)

The album has two versions

Hardcover/Special Edition: (1CD+1DVD) Comes with a "Panda Girl"'s Shopping Bag with Han Geng's signature & exclusive video.
Official Edition: (1CD+1DVD) Comes with an exclusive video.

source: starwin & gengbaidu
& geeitseunmi @geng_bao

OMFG. I WANT I WANT.
AND GUESS WHAT.
THE CD IS ONLY $6USD WTF THAT'S LIKE LESS THAN RM30.
AND WHO SAYS THAT HE LEFT SUJU FOR MONEY LALALALA
ILY GENG
I'll buy the CD... and the DVD WOOT
Honestly I thought it will be RM70 or something plus DVD RM100+
Oh my it is so cheap ;___; /cries

Okay so.. Geng left the show.

Yesterday, I read some people's tweets. About him leaving a tv show half way filming. So I was really confused yesterday. I mean.. the Hangeng I know is not that type of person. Then today morning, I read those articles on yesterday issues. Apparantly that show.. hm I'm not sure how to explain. They brought surprises for Geng. But not really appropriate surprises. So yeah, Geng left. And one of the MCs was criticizing him for being shameless. LOL. YOU SHOULD HAVE BECAREFUL WITH YOUR WORDS BITCH. USING GENG'S POPULARITY NOW IS REALLY UNCOOL. And anyway the production team was twisting the truth I think. And as usual ALLKPOP believed and published them. lol.

To those who want reliable news on Geng just go to community.livejournal.com/geng_bao
They are fast in translating ♥