Translated by Myth@onehallyu.com
This is a partial translation from two different sources. For other parts, I translated what I could, but my flop Korean isn't going to get me very far. If there any errors, feel free to point them out. Translators are also welcome.
K-pop's future in the eyes of entertainment representatives
K-pop, represented by "Korean-style idol",
is charming the hearts of movers and fans of the global music market
with outstanding performance, singing ability, and the incubating system
that supports them. Korea's top idol groups such as TVXQ, SNSD, Big
Bang, and 2PM are spreading K-pop's excellence all across Asia as well
as Europe, North and South Americas. Then, who are the anticipated
leaders of K-pop that will follow them? For our 28th anniversary, Sports
Seoul surveyed 20 music agency associates on the theme of "Future of
K-pop".
◇ K-pop idol groups representing the next generation: ①Exo ②B.A.P. ③B1A4, Infinite
<Basically, 11 of the 20
representatives chose Exo, 3 chose B.A.P, and B1A4 and Infinite got two
votes each. I'm guessing some other flop groups got one vote and were
too irrelevant to list. Or I can't count.>
◇ Exo's advantages, weaknesses? The power of SM, SM's style of songs
<Basically: SM excels in power and
planning. Their groups can perform well, are good-looking, and have a
strong international fanbase.
The shortcomings: the style SM's songs are
very similar to one another, and the public is simply not buying into
their inability to stop being basic. As strong as their international
fanbase is, they continue to lack support from the general public. This
is especially true for male groups, and their members needing to go off
into the army isn't helping.>
◇ Next Generation K-pop Idol Representative Star = ①4minute's Hyuna ②Shinee's Minho ③ CN Blue's Jung Yonghwa
4minute's Hyuna who appeared in the world
phenomenal Psy's "Gangnam Style" MV led to fans' attention, has received
7 votes, and hence taking the #1 spot.
Hyuna's advantage is that she was the
first to have an 'Oriental Sexiness'. An agency for idol groups, in
charge in overseas activities, expressed, "When Hyuna went to America,
the local male producers and African Americans said that they wanted to
meet Hyuna, the reaction was good. The person who broke the prejudice
that Asians can't be sexy is Hyuna", while giving a thumbs up. Other
comments included, "Her expressiveness on the stage is unrivaled", "She
has that mysterious charm that captures attention".
<Following Hyuna is Shinee's Minho, who
received four votes. Minho benefits from his good looks, acting,
performance, etc.>
With 2 votes, CN Blue's Jung Yonghwa
reached number three with praises such as "He's diligent", "Also has
high potential to succeed as an actor".
◇Next Potential Top K-pop Agency: ①FNC ②Starship ③Cube
FNC Entertainment with artists CN Blue,
F.T. Island, and Juniel topped the list with 6 votes. Praises like "They
established themselves well in the Japan market", "They own a stable
sales structure in Japan", and "Their ability in popularizing bands is
recognizable" were remarked.
<With one of Korea's representative
girl groups Sistar, along with Starship's other acts Boyfriend and
K.Will... something something... I gave up here tbh. Oh, Starship got
five votes>
<Beast, who has become one of Korea's
representative idol groups, as well as 4minute's rising digital success,
earned Cube four votes. And some other praises, whatever.>
◇Next Top Producer: ①Brave Brothers ②G-Dragon ③ Han Sungho (FNC)
<Braver Brothers (real name: Kang
Dongcheol) takes the lead with four votes. Praised for his countless
hits, melody and arranging skills, etc.
Big Bang's G-Dragon received three votes,
received praise for being a "genius", his fashion and style; described
as being superior in every way.>
In addition, Han Sungho, the producer of CN Blue and F.T. Island, received 2 votes to rank 3rd.
Source: news.sportsseoul.com/read/entertain/1200429.htm
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