[TRANS] 100518 Eunjung-Taecyeon-Seulong-Micky Yoochun… Conflicting Views On ‘Actingdols’

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The entrance of idols in the drama scene is not new and idol group members can be found acting in almost all of the dramas currently airing. Even a new word ‘Actingdol’ (Acting+Idol) has been created to label this group of idol singers.

However, viewers have conflicting opinions on these new ‘Actingdols’.

Some say that they feel uncomfortable watching idols receive parts in dramas due to nothing but their ‘star quality’ although their acting skills have not been properly inspected. Others say that netizens place harsher standards on idols due to the prejudices and stereotypes that already exist.

Recently, TVXQ’s Micky Yoochun became a ‘hot potato’ online when he was set to play the leading role on ‘SungKyunKwan Scandal’. It was neck and neck between those who worried that, “Without any acting experience, how will Micky Yoochun be able to properly act out his role?” and those who said, “It isn’t right to criticize him even before he has begun.”
The idol label and the fans’ distrust and expectations become a burden and homework for idols who pursue the field of acting. But the only people who can complete this homework are the idols themselves.

Some have pointed out that idols must prepare well so that they can confidently stand shoulder to shoulder with the professionals instead of rushing into things and they must hold responsibility for the drama they appear in.

Also, people should not just view these idols in a negative and critical light but open up to them. One wonders why people can’t take an ‘open approach’ to the situation, in which the faults are pointed out but the potential is complimented.


source: [joynews24+Yuaerubi]
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[TRANS] 100331 SME's Responsible for the Internal Conflict Between the TVXQ Members

SM Entertainment is responsible for the internal conflict between Dong Bang Shin Ki members. – Interview with President Kang, CreBeau.

Recently, the police have finished the investigation for CreBeau's lawsuit against SM Entertainment. The lawsuit documents have been sent to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’s Office, and at the same time, President Kang has voiced out his unhappiness about this whole issue.

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On that very day, President Kang also revealed some information from the investigation.

The questionable declaration letter, with UKnow YunHo's and ChoiKang ChangMin's signature, that was revealed during the press conference, was not written by themselves, but by SM Entertainment.

President Kang expressed, “During the confrontation, when asked how and when was the declaration letter written, Kim YoungMin, the representative of SM Entertainment stated that it was written by the company after listening to the opinions of the two members.”

President Kang then said, “If SM Entertainment is a company that follows standard procedures, then when a representative is to release such letter, even if the members had such opinions, it should be stated clearly in detail, and explained to everyone”, “However, it has not been taken seriously, and even to the extent of covering up the truth, wouldn’t it create some misunderstanding amongst the group?”

President Kang then claimed, “Last May, Representative Kim has personally confirmed and checked that the cosmetic business is merely a financial investment by the members, and has discussed about it”, “But now he has said otherwise, to fool the public and to spread the impression that we are the source of Dong Bang Shin Ki ‘disbandment’, which has caused much damage to us.”


Source: OhMyNews + TVXQCN
Translation: sshutingg @ OneTVXQ.com
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Notes: As usual, when dealing with such sensitive issues to do with the lawsuit. Please, please, please read with an OPEN MIND! Explore all possibilities and take every statement with a pinch of salt. ^^ (OhMyNews is a very reliable news source, though) We guess the reason why this did not become a big issue was because it was overshadowed by big events in the fandom like Jaejoong's new drama, Yunho's This Is It, Junsu's new Japanese single, etc.