tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8288379594771552770.post6061449964302740977..comments2023-08-20T04:46:20.913-04:00Comments on Never Ending Music Power: A.B.C-xyZ updates and my personal thoughts.Thennary Nakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08091740635880337469noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8288379594771552770.post-64693908512165270392011-09-06T21:19:37.795-04:002011-09-06T21:19:37.795-04:00@ Just somebody
I do confess my early reactions a...@ Just somebody<br /><br />I do confess my early reactions are partly because I was just so shocked and partly because I have been following Johnny's for over 4 years now so I know for every good there tends to be a bad.<br /><br />I'm quite certain they are happy at the chance to debut, as that is the goal of most of the Juniors. And A.B.C. have said for a long time that they wanted to debut together which they'll be able to do if it all pans out.<br /><br />Some of the negativity seems to come from the fact that Fuma is being included and that's making BIS fans unhappy as they don't want to lose yet another member of that group. But in the end there's only so much a fan can do and it's not like these plans have been finalized yet so the future for this group is wide open.<br /><br />@ Anonymous #2<br /><br />I think a lot of it is the fact this does just seem so sudden so people aren't sure what to think. And honestly a lot of the comments tend to remind of what people were saying when HSJ debuted so if this group goes through then in time people will just have to get used to it. Though I think some of it is that Fuma has been connected to this new group and BIS fans aren't happy with that. But if I've learned anything from being in fandom it's that being a Junior fan means heartbreak. <br /><br />@ Karina<br /><br />After the initial shock has worn off I'm also not feeling as negative. I'm mainly just confused as I am trying to make sense of this from the patterns of debuts from past group and I'm not really finding much. But then again SMAP really only had the fact that they were Hikaru Genji's back dancers going for them and while they started off rough they certainly rose high in the end.Thennary Nakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091740635880337469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8288379594771552770.post-73824531075949858452011-09-06T21:19:22.554-04:002011-09-06T21:19:22.554-04:00@ Anonymous #1
All I can think of is that Johnny ...@ Anonymous #1<br /><br />All I can think of is that Johnny for some reason has decided to forgo the huge debut for the unit and will try for something else. I mean both SMAP and K8 didn't have big starts but in the end they're two of the most successful Johnny's groups.<br /><br />I wondered if the four unit would be A.B.C. doing something like a stage play on their own while the others did something else. But I guess we'll see as these are just plans of right now and nothing more.<br /><br />I don't think A.B.C. is going to be too heartbroken about having new members added. Their dream was to debut together and if plans go through they will have achieved it. And they've gone through additions in the past as a Junior group (like Toshin, Shoon & Hashimoto) so it's nothing new and they seemed to have no trouble including Hashimoto into the group.<br /><br />It's rather frustrating not knowing what's going to happen with this but I do wish success as like I said there isn't a Junior I dislike so I won't hold any grudges no matter who debuts.<br /><br />@ Ani2<br /><br />I've been thinking about the role of Ebi in the group and while I do see them mainly being in the back I don't think it'll have to be a bad thing. They have a lot of experience with dance and performances, they did produce those Junior concerts, so I could see them actually having a bit of control with the group about such things. They may not be seen as the 'faces' of the group but that doesn't mean they wouldn't be important as the younger members are sure to look up to them because of that experience. Also nothing is certain right now so who knows how it will play out.<br /><br />I'm sure Johnny's will figure out how to make everything work with the new members. If you look at groups like NEWS and HSJ their members are all over teh place with their singing skills but they manage to work together.<br /><br />If there isn't any big promotion then it could mean Johnny's is going to buck their trend and go for a smaller debut than normal, which may be the way to go after a big debut like Kisumai.<br /><br />@ Jackie<br /><br />Well there's still an open slot so there's no saying that a Kansai Junior couldn't fill it. Though personally my wish would be for 7WEST to debut as a group next as they really won me over with the first SC episode of this month.<br /><br />Johnny is the troll of the idol world and just proves it every time he makes an announcement like this and then just leaves everyone hanging. I guess it does help make Johnny's an exciting fandom to be in.Thennary Nakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091740635880337469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8288379594771552770.post-79152520832684806542011-09-06T17:14:03.555-04:002011-09-06T17:14:03.555-04:00I agree with the Anonymous post just above. Ok, I...I agree with the Anonymous post just above. Ok, I admit at first I felt negative but in the end we can´t do anything about it. <br />It´s too early to say but with any kind of constellation, I will support those guys.<br />When HSJ was formed I was also sad at first and angry, but now I love this groups as it it!<br />And Johnny isn´t dump, he knows what he is doing so if he thinks that this group will debut next and will be successful, then it might become so. <br />Though I always believed the next debut would be for Volleyball cup and some younger Juniors, but Johnny never fails to surprise us.Karinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8288379594771552770.post-64717080974636249862011-09-06T16:59:10.753-04:002011-09-06T16:59:10.753-04:00I'm probably one of few that's excited to ...I'm probably one of few that's excited to see what happens. People are talking about age gaps and styles but I'm sure the boys are capable of adapting to one another and coming together as one. I'm sure this isn't the first time that jrs with an age gap and different styles have come together. As with alot of debuts, there will be many people who are upset at first but eventually the majority gets over it and learns to accept and even like the group.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8288379594771552770.post-6586085279946191902011-09-06T15:24:08.553-04:002011-09-06T15:24:08.553-04:00Hi, this comment is from an 'outsider' fan...Hi, this comment is from an 'outsider' fan I guess since I'm not a hardcore fan of anyone involved... this is just my opinion anyway. ^^<br /><br />Perhaps this means the members will begin to get more exposure from now to the end of the year. Maybe we can expect something huge to happen that will increase their popularity in preparation to their debut next year. <br /><br />Just a little something I want to put out there... I've seen a few of these comments cropping up as to how 'ABC-Z feels.' Why should we make our own personal assumptions about their feelings. To them, news of a debut, even if it means new members and a new name, is not necessarily indicative of being undervalued. <br /><br />Rather, wouldn't they be overjoyed that they've been given this precious opportunity, even if it does seem out of the blue? <br /><br />Anyway, I don't want to put words in their mouths. I'd like to believe that they have a much more optimistic outlook on this than the fans and most likely, they recieved more explanation than us >_<<br /><br />The age gap thing is nothing new either and ABC-Z are filled with outgoing and fun members who would get along with anyone. As for their history as Jrs... I actually think they've been climbing up and up butai-wise but you're right, maybe compared to what's happened previously, it's not 'large-scale' enough.<br /><br />A lot of people react negatively to ideas that opposes familiar tradition but get used to it eventually. <br /><br />For some reason I have high hopes. Not because I'm a fan. Just a hunch feeling of interest because it's so strange and unpredictable. But I guess this is precisely because I'm not a hardcore fan. Actual fans must feel anxious, I can sympathize.<br /><br />But I'm going to consider this a step forwards for the members. It's certainly not a step down.Just somebodynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8288379594771552770.post-4987747142928496892011-09-06T14:55:52.598-04:002011-09-06T14:55:52.598-04:00I feel so bad for Kansai Juniors . They play in Sh...I feel so bad for Kansai Juniors . They play in Shounentachi with ABC-Z together but Johnny-san only talks about ABC-Z´s debut.<br />It must be so hard for them because Kansai Jr wish to debut too.<br /><br />Somehow I´m a bit afraid what Johnny-san has planned for next year. Something must come out of it, I mean he already announced his plans .<br />It´s a bit annoying that we have to wait to long until clearer informations will come out.Jackienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8288379594771552770.post-37463086041230066452011-09-06T14:27:02.303-04:002011-09-06T14:27:02.303-04:00I read your two posts about this topic some time a...I read your two posts about this topic some time ago already but still, I´m speechless. <br /><br />I really like ABC, they have been Juniors for ages and working so hard for a debut and I know that there are lots of fans out there who want to see them debuting.<br />But... it´s hard for me to say this but I don´t think they are "handsome" and popular enough for a proper debut >< (really sorry to say this)<br />I keep on thinking the same like you:<br /> it will turn out that xyZ will be in charge of singing in the front while ABC end up as backdancers. <br />This would be so sad and unfair towards ABC, wouldn´t it? <br /><br />I still can´t imagine who those other 2 Juniors will be. Hasshi just became 18 and I´m sure the other 2 must be around the same age. (can´t imagine adding some 13/14 years olds). <br />Sanada and Nozawa are possible but I don´t think they are popular enough yet. <br />Then Fuma and Kento: they are "sexy" for me but I believe Johnny will debut them in another group in the nearer future. Also, those two don´t fit the style of Hasshi. Hasshi is more the ballad singer while FumaKento are great in energetic and cool songs.<br />But there is no one left I can think about. Of course I like the group around Taiga but it´s the same as Nozawa and Sanada, their popularity is not big enough. <br /><br />I agree with the dramas, Kento is the only one who got pimped a lot since the beginning of the year. <br />At that time, when he got to appear in two dramas, I thought he will be the one who will deifinitely debut for the Volleyball champs in November.<br />But seeing Kisumai debuting so late, I don´t think it´s possible anymore. <br />If ABC-Z won´t play in a drama soon, then it would be really weird. <br />I want proper news of JE soon, it´s too confusing.Ani2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8288379594771552770.post-64561112981102112222011-09-06T11:56:47.448-04:002011-09-06T11:56:47.448-04:00This is all still so strange and I completely agre...This is all still so strange and I completely agree with you. ABC-Z doing concerts and stageplays is not enough for them to debut. Aside from Totsu, they are not even on tv that much. There isn't enough time before 2012 to promote them like that unless all this happens later in the year and they begin really pimping them after shounentachi.<br />When they say it will be a unit that can perform as 4 members..does that just mean ABC? I wonder how they feel about the new additions. The fact that more and more younger boys keep being added must be hard on ABC. It's as if telling them they are not good enough on their own. The whole xy meaning sexy also seems something random he made to try to make it fit. ABC seems to have lost it's original meaning and has just become the alphabet. <br />I'm actually kind of impatient because I really want to know what's going to happen NOW. Whatever boys do join, I'm sure Hasshi can bridge the gap. I kinda wish for a Top3 revival since the group would be broken up into 2 units, but I don't think Sanada & Nozawa are popular enough yet to help the group with a debut. For some reason at the very least I can see xyz getting a debut out of this. Johnny wouldn't make such an announcement only for nothing to come out of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com