Though I’m not a regular viewer of MTV anymore, and barely keep up with award shows, my interest in this year’s MTV Asia Awards is Hallyu related, of course!
Who are you voting for for the Best Korean Artist award?
The nominees for this year are :
- Super Junior
- Big Bang
- Wonder Girls
- SNSD
My beloved DBSK are not nominated this year because they’ve spent the better part of last year promoting activities in Japan. Maybe next year, boys? I’ll vote for you!
So.. obviously from the title of this post, I’m hoping Super Junior will get the honours. Even though I’m still not familiar with everyone in this 13 member super group, I do have my favourites, namely Siwon, HanKyung, Ki Bum, LeeTeuk and Heechul! I’ve seen their movie ‘Attack on the Pin Up Boys’ and I love it.. Haha.. Kudos boys! I hope you win it!
Vote for them at http://kr.mtvasiaawards.com/Korea/FunStuff/widget/artist/19
My verdict on the other acts :
Well, I only just started liking Big Bang.. and though I enjoy their music.. I hold the right to retain judgement until further notice. Oh, Taeyang, if you’re reading this. I <3 you!
Wonder Girls – again.. I’ve only heard one song, seen no performances.. and I don’t think I should say anything about them yet.
SNSD – Hmm.. should I be honest or refrain? Well.. Okay.. Given that this 9 member girl group has garnered some rather unwanted attention lately for the wrong reasons, I made an effort to actually research into them just to give them the benefit of the doubt.
I’d like to state now, given the rumours flying around about Xiah Junsu and leader Taeyeon.. that I left out that part in my research. Xiah Junsu can date anyone he wants. He’s old enough and he’s been in the music industry wayyyy too long not to be dating. And it gets lonely out on tours, so finding someone who understands the pressure of fame and the industry would do him some good. Also.. This is gonna be his girlfriend in like yonks, do you really think this is gonna last? I DON’T THINK SO. So I laugh in the face of rumours and have let this issue go. Period.
Back to SNSD, given that I have spent hours watching the girls appearances and surfed a few SoShi sites, and others such as SS501, Shinhwa, etc.. I feel completely confident in saying.. I don’t like them, don’t think I ever will.. Though they have already released an apology for their past transgressions and behaviours, which I think was more written by their PR and handlers than anything, I feel that they have not done enough to rectify the mistakes of insulting and making fun of their sunbaes. In future, I’d like to see Tiffany adjust more to the country she has adopted as her home now, and really study up on culture. The rest need to find their own identities, and also WEAR SOME CLOTHES PLEASE. It’s rather disconcerting to find upskirt photos of a group that’s marketing itself as cute.
But, good luck to the girls in future, I’m sure after a quick discipline course from Big Daddy SM and some copious canings, SNSD will show a better face to their fans and set better examples of themselves. Nuff Said.
VOTE SUJU FOR BEST KOREAN ARTIST!
SIWON! TAKE OFF YOUR SHIRT! AAAAAAAAAA!~
