baoliao:
My cousin’s husband repeatedly told me that I shouldn’t be too attached with artistes. Whatever you are seeing on the outside are already “packaged”, and what they are displaying right now are way way out of their characters. To be honest, everything has already been set up by the company; the program scripts, the magazine interviews, fansigning events (to manipulate fanaccounts). The entire thing had already passed through the company’s fingertips. Believe what you think is true. SM ENT is a veteran company. An artiste image has already been set; moreover they can’t change it as they wish. An artiste behavior infront of the camera has already been prepared; moreover most of what you are seeing now, build the foundation of their future.
SM ENT’s new mission for example is EXO. They have set high expectations for this group. However, their popularity in Korea right now is remotely distant from what they’ve set. SM’s manipulation on this group is the greatest (compared to the other groups). K needs more fans, therefore every member of this subgroup has been thoroughly deliberated. There are members who are obedient, and there are members who are quite difficult to handle.
SM is really determined to make EXO popular. By fair means or by foul play they will do it to make the group popular. They will do just about everything to promote the group and make them known in the public. And they have already debuted not long ago. SM made them collaborate with their seniors onstage, like working with Boa. However jiefu (older sister’s husband) said they’re nothing. SM can use other methods that are even more terrible
Read the comments! I said I’m a student and my brother-in-law is the staff member. Absolutely did not make this in behalf of the company. = =. So to continue, the no-dating-policy is not true. Even when SJ were just rookies back then, there are already a lot of scandalous photos. SM, using the internet, guides the public’s opinion and it’s relatively easy. They continuously lead on the public but they usually do not say their standing nor confirm the matter (unless it’s one of their objectives). They want the attention, the hype, and by the time the fans are already caught in, they would quickly shoot down the issue. SM’s moves are really unpredictable.
But with EXO it’s different. Their trainee period was lacking, there is nothing much to say with their past photos, there is no room for speculation, so hyping up the public was really difficult.
Therefore; every time collaborations must be done, they’d automatically become an option, every time ideal member types of this group are asked, they’d interact with those specific members (and must be seen by fans), in order to drop hints. SM’s package comes along with these little tricks. Everyone should ponder this over.
Baekhyun’s fondness over SNSD is not just a random thing (there’s more to it). [ENTRY DATE: August 30, 2012]
I just went to search for EXO-SNSD and related to CP (couple pairing). I was surprised; there are a lot of resources. Also I like EXO, although it’s my first time to really engage in the Korean entertainment. But still, didn’t expect this. Everyone’s (sources) are extremely askew.
By the way, that thing about KRISSICA dating is impossible. The company had already tasked Kris for something else. Few candidates already came up but there was no Jessica since she already violated the above mentioned. They don’t want to add more to Jessica’s dating scandals. Furthermore within SNSD she was rather shady. They’d foolishly disregard anything at all cost, but not to the extent of destroying their own people
Kris won’t be paired up with Amber as well. This dating scandal isn’t the trump card, only to hype things up. It would only allow the main scandal to come into play. To speak (of the main), Taeyeon and Baekhyun has been set up for this. The louder the responses of the fans are, the more the company’s objectives are met. [ENTRY DATE: August 31, 2012]
(but Kris had his own issue with SM, and SM most likely used this to their advantage allowing the BaekYeon issue come into play, not to cover up Kris’s issue like what everyone is thinking)
The M subgroup will come up with a scandal since their popularity in Korea is not as good as K’s. And SM is more than willing to drag M downstream, and because this is quite dangerous, similar incidents such as the Black Ocean might occur thus everything should be under control and M was chosen. Not only that, they are quickly coming up with a plan that would increase the popularity of the two subgroups. First, they would enhance their popularity for a bit then execute the whole plan. Jiefu said that they’re going to do the same thing to f(x).
Luhan and Kris are definitely beneficial for the group, first of all they have the looks, then their age is closer to the girl group’s age. Focus is in Seohyun and in Korea, theyd prefer if the man is a year older.
First, the company would match their appearance. Kris and Seohyun’s height make them look suitable for each other. But after several deliberations, their characters didn’t seem fit. Kris is now matched with Yuri, and perhaps Luhan will have Seohyun.
Now, Luhan and Seohyun will play out something big. Like what I’ve said before, take a look at their collabs. There are a lot of SMTown interactions, just watch the fancams. Also the ideal type, no other person would come in mind right? Also jiefu said their dynamics is quite good? Like a pure, unadulterated love, and their characters fit.
Luhan and Seohyun for the pure, unadulterated type.
Baekhyun and Taeyeon for the noona-dongsaeng, vocal line type. (this two is really confirmed for it)
Kai is possibly paired with Krystal, this is being discussed. But due to unknown reasons, Kai doesn’t like couple pairings. Doesn’t like dating.
So Oh Sehun is a possible candidate for Krystal, however this matter is a thing of the future. Maknae is unlikely to have a scandal this early, but definitely will have.
Kris and Yuri’s style is still unknown.
[ENTRY DATE: August 31, 2012]
Jessica didn’t do it deliberately, but when her scandal with SJ had leaked, there really was no hype in it. And again, the hype shouldn’t be too much as to destroy their artistes.
I asked about the KRISSICA interaction, and jiefu said that there are only two possibilities:
1. The company will make small alterations to it
2. The relationship between the two is pretty good…but everybody don’t get to excited
Tiffany has dating rumors with people outside the company. Tiffany and Nickhun really dated, but jiefu doesn’t know if they’re still dating till now.
In addition, the EXO member’s have friends and developed friendships with their colleagues. In fact Kai and Baekhyun’s interactions with them in general have been witnessed by fans quite a lot since it has been set up by the company.
With K being manipulated, some companies are also involved (probably the friendship with VIXX and stuff)
EXO-M Lay’s popularity in Hunan is extremely high. Furthermore, Lay has a lot of connections in the broadcasting stations in Hunan. SM greatly tended to Lay’s career, didn’t expect Kris’s popularity to grow that fast.
*T/N: The text before the line are questions, I’m only going to translate OP’s answers.
Not really, Luhan is M’s trump card and will ignite the fire. In fact it will also promote M’s popularity. Luhan and Seohyun is a win-win situation. Both are SM’s favorite, they are the ones who are deemed unlikely to have scandals. Seohyun is extremely popular, and generally has a good impression to the masses- well behaved girl and even non-fans also like her. Luhan as well had created a good image. The two of them are the pure and innocent type, profitable to both sides right? And the goguma thing from before will help Seohyun since it will create the hype, it will pave the way for the future.
Baekhyun’s appearance (being a member) is just to conceal the two members who aren’t really close with each other.
Chanbaek, the two were tasked for this (since they are easy going). Their relationship is pretty good however they constantly interact to create some hype.
All of M doesn’t like male pairings
Do not hope for SM to promote Luhan, now two members are getting more popular. Chinaline’s popularity right now is still average.
Jiefu is shocked. Sooyoung’s gonna act. An album is going to be released this year so there might be some alterations to this plan [ENTRY DATE: August 31, 2012]
Variety, acting
There’s no proposed scandals for Chanyeol, it’s assumed that he’s going to focus on acting only. [ENTRY DATE: August 31, 2012]
I think you misunderstood me. I didn’t say Baekhyun doesn’t like SNSD, he actually likes them and SM is the one to blame for taking advantage of it. Also Baekhyun and Taeyeon looks cute together. Their height and appearance matches well. What can you possibly held against it? But then again, SM doesn’t care if you like or dislike the person, the company focuses on a fitting scandal- the kind that is able to create a hype but unlikely to cause too many anti. Like BaekYeon, Baekhyun is originally an SNSD fan. SeoHan can be understood as they are suitable for each other, at least both of them have nothing against the other. However, a better understanding of this is that, they are awfully obedient, listening to what the company has in store for them. And then the company will work on the collaboration and so on.
Someone messaged me if Kris and Chanyeol would either be picked for Seohyun, also about KriSica. Well, I understand you guys since his (Kris) character and persona is somewhat like Seohyun (height) or Jessica (ice princess). However, he has been set up now with Yuri. It was Seohyun before but she didn’t match with what SM had in mind. Jessica is unlikely going to have a scandal now.
DBSK will release an album this year. Changmin will also have another drama
Japan for f(x). Take advantage of their TV series.
Korea will hold the two maknaes, and possibly give them shows.
I asked jiefu when they’re going back to China, he said Japan first. They’re still going to evaluate the responses to Victoria’s drama.
They’ve been talking about Luhan’s drama, he’s getting offers from the Mainland. However the probability of him acting this year is extremely low, look forward to next year okay?
The number of pairings, I do not know. But Minho and Krystal’s relationship is pretty good. Krystal is needed for EXO though.
Tao will be recognized in the future
In fact Chinaline has different characteristics each.
Tao’s dancing and singing is not bad however they want him to focus on his martial arts, and he has limited chances of displaying his skills.
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This insider thread was created August 30,2012 | 20:19. If you were to read this and compare to what happened the past 2 years, most of what she have said came true. It’s up to you to believe in this or not. TAKE IT WITH A GRAIN OF SALT
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