Thoughts on temporary groups such as X1 and I.O.I?

[jjiarin]

What do you think about shows creating temporary groups?

 

[YvesYYXY]

I don't really like the idea of temporary groups. I mean I know my favorite groups will disband one day and in a way all groups are temporary but I'd rather not know when my group will disband.

I also don't like the idea of temporary groups because some idols already belong to some group. And later on people don't really care about their groups. They only care for that temporary group because it got popular. And they are not ready to support the group that idols belong to. Ofc there can be the case that maybe that group is just not their style. But usually groups already had great songs, they just didn't have enough attention/fans.

I mean... a miracle can also happen like it happened for NU'EST. And you can have amazing success later on as solo as Chungha so it's not all bad. But I'm not a fan of temporary groups.

 

[myheartizomg]

I want them to last longer. I miss groups such as JBJ and X1 seem really good. Wish they could last longer.

 

[kelwford]

I also feel bad for the groups that some members of temporary groups are already a part of... they have to try and continue without a member and hope for the best. I have my fingers crossed for Victon and Up10tion

 

[Heehawhoe]

I don't like the idea of Temporary groups but I still stan them. Because you already have a group with talented members, And then disbandment happens, And so the former members go out to pursue solo careers or get put in another group. I mean, That's good too. But we're not certain if they are gonna achieve that same amount of success and popularity as they did with their temporary groups. And by making those groups permanent, You make the fans happy. And who knows, The members of that temporary group might not do well on their own.

 

[sorrysweetie]

I think it is a good thing for the most part. Everything has pros and cons but I believe it will bring light to the idols/trainee's talents and when they do pursue other activities they can get more light shown on them too. Also it gives them more training and experience!

 

[ᴅᴇᴇᴘ ᴅᴀʀᴋ ♔]

I think it is a good thing for the most part. Everything has pros and cons but I believe it will bring light to the idols/trainee's talents and when they do pursue other activities they can get more light shown on them too. Also it gives them more training and experience!

Exactly what i was thinking!

 

[nobodycares]

i think it's too sad when you fell in love with the Group and you really stan them and after a time they dispand and you're just like nooooooooooo and you fall in a big hole of sadness and like. OKEY I SHOULD STOP

i really loved I.O.I and now…. okey we can enjoy chung ha as a solostar but i really loved chung ha with chaeyeon together. it was too much Beauty in one Group like omg

 

[LizzieCornZ__]

I understand why they are not permanent since they will eventually go back to their company. Maybe their company already had something planned for them after the show and they debuted and wouldn't come back for a very long time. Although it's sad I understand why. You just have to try to get attached to the members not the group

 

[mashikyukyu]

I understand why they are not permanent since they will eventually go back to their company. Maybe their company already had something planned for them after the show and they debuted and wouldn't come back for a very long time. Although it's sad I understand why. You just have to try to get attached to the members not the group

good thinking in the end, we'll be supporting the members, no matter where they are or what group they're in
it's also a good opportunity that these ex-temp members debut in another group afterwards, bc the new members added into the new groups get more recognition and they have a pretty successful debut

 

[LizzieCornZ__]

good thinking in the end, we'll be supporting the members, no matter where they are or what group they're in
it's also a good opportunity that these ex-temp members debut in another group afterwards, bc the new members added into the new groups get more recognition and they have a pretty successful debut

Good point! Yeah hopefully unlike IOI Members like Sejeong, Mina, Yoojung, Doyeon, and Chungha (at the beginning)

 

[piscesigh]

I think that it's a good way for newbies or trainees to decide whether they really want to dedicate themselves to that lifestyle or not.
If they used to be in another group, it's also a great way to promote those and maybe bring back some glory to them! I feel like The Unit helped a lot to this, for example.
On the other hand, it might be sad to see them disband but overall I feel like it's a great opportunity! I think it sucks when it comes down to the amount of time they stay active... For example, the amount of time for Wanna One and I.O.I was so little yet they had so much fame, but X1 is supposed to be around for like 5 years, so that's pretty good!
We should also keep in mind that most of them already have agencies so at some point they have to come back to those, after all these shows exist to make the agencies/groups more famous~

 

[ᴅᴇᴇᴘ ᴅᴀʀᴋ ♔]

I think that it's a good way for newbies or trainees to decide whether they really want to dedicate themselves to that lifestyle or not.
If they used to be in another group, it's also a great way to promote those and maybe bring back some glory to them! I feel like The Unit helped a lot to this, for example.
On the other hand, it might be sad to see them disband but overall I feel like it's a great opportunity! I think it sucks when it comes down to the amount of time they stay active... For example, the amount of time for Wanna One and I.O.I was so little yet they had so much fame, but X1 is supposed to be around for like 5 years, so that's pretty good!
We should also keep in mind that most of them already have agencies so at some point they have to come back to those, after all these shows exist to make the agencies/groups more famous~

Yesss, I agree with this!!

 

[mashikyukyu]

I think that it's a good way for newbies or trainees to decide whether they really want to dedicate themselves to that lifestyle or not.
If they used to be in another group, it's also a great way to promote those and maybe bring back some glory to them! I feel like The Unit helped a lot to this, for example.
On the other hand, it might be sad to see them disband but overall I feel like it's a great opportunity! I think it sucks when it comes down to the amount of time they stay active... For example, the amount of time for Wanna One and I.O.I was so little yet they had so much fame, but X1 is supposed to be around for like 5 years, so that's pretty good!
We should also keep in mind that most of them already have agencies so at some point they have to come back to those, after all these shows exist to make the agencies/groups more famous~

hmm true it seems like a plus for the company since they not only promoted their trainees/artists but also the company itself
imagine how the companies feel after releasing a popular trainee and to suddenly have an increase in auditions and sales in general wow

 

[piscesigh]

hmm true it seems like a plus for the company since they not only promoted their trainees/artists but also the company itself
imagine how the companies feel after releasing a popular trainee and to suddenly have an increase in auditions and sales in general wow

Exactly! For example, Bran New Music gained a lot of popularity after Wanna One, so it's normal that the agencies send them to try out at these things and they just do what they are obliged to, sadly. At Produce X 101, there were even many actors and models!

 

[mashikyukyu]

Exactly! For example, Bran New Music gained a lot of popularity after Wanna One, so it's normal that the agencies send them to try out at these things and they just do what they are obliged to, sadly. At Produce X 101, there were even many actors and models!

true true
seems everyone involved gets a bonus, simply by taking part in the show

 

[JiyeonFati]

There are interesting sides : the trainees are evaluated without concessions and learn many things. Even if they aren't ready yet and don't debut with the winning group, they got a great way to improve. Like (G)I-dle's Soyeon who was in P101 S1 and UR3, or April's Chaekyung who joined the group later. Their companies also got a feedback about their current level and can adjust their debut soon or later.

Now there are two many survival shows. It tends to repeat the same formula. The downside is you ultimately loose diversity.

 

[renejayde]

I personally don't mind temporary groups, I like finding out about trainees from smaller companies that I otherwise would most likely never hear of, and getting to know other groups that the trainees join once the temporary group disbands.

The only thing I have an issue with is if someone who is already in a group debuts in a temporary group, I feel bad for the original group as they either have to promote with a member missing or wait until the temporary group disbands. I know it's a great way for the group to gain popularity but I still feel sorry for those who are left behind.

 

[LizzieCornZ__]

I personally don't mind temporary groups, I like finding out about trainees from smaller companies that I otherwise would most likely never hear of, and getting to know other groups that the trainees join once the temporary group disbands.

The only thing I have an issue with is if someone who is already in a group debuts in a temporary group, I feel bad for the original group as they either have to promote with a member missing or wait until the temporary group disbands. I know it's a great way for the group to gain popularity but I still feel sorry for those who are left behind.

Yeah like Wooshin has to stop promoting with UP10TION for 2.5 years
All the Japanese members of IZ*ONE have to stop promotions with their group

 

[ThoseGoodOldDreams]

It's odd to find out some members of temporary groups are members of other groups. I always wonder if their first group is just supposed to continue without them or wait for them? Either one seems kind of unfair. I also feel bad for some members of the temporary groups who might not end up as big as other members in later years.