For many desperate fangirls and angry fanboys, 2010 will be forever remembered as the year when Jonghyun (member from boy band SHINee) and Shin Se Kyung (actress/model) revealed that they were seeing each other.
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| Jonghyun (20) |
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| Shin Se Kyung (20) |
While this doesn't seem too shocking or even shocking at all, considering they're part of the entertainment industry, you must understand that the 'idol world', in this case Jonghyun's world, has rarely allowed open relationships such as this one. And there are many reasons for that.
First of all, the training. It's oddly common nowadays to see idols fainting while on stage due to excessive stress and lack of sleep. In that situation, how would they be able to maintain a healthy relationship? In addition to that, the fans. Yes, the fans. The agencies know that many fans would stop supporting the groups if their bias (they're favorite member) started to date someone that was not them. Crazy, I know, but it's true. I'll get to that point in this post when it's more relevant.
Therefore, it's really intriguing to watch the development of this case since it reveals much about the actual influence of the idols inside the labels or over society. Even if it's just an opinion, I'd like to share an interesting point of view on this matter with you.
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| The first picture(s) |
Old rumors already talked about SHINee's influence inside SM Entertainment. It's hard to believe that a fairly new group would have such power over one of the biggest companies of South Korea. But would SM let any artist from any other active group openly date like they did with Jonghyun? Not only that, but would they also protect him/her like they did this time? I don't think so. Well, you might say that SNSD is much more powerful. I reckon you're right, but in my view, the company wouldn't take the risk when the girls are having their golden years. Remember, SHINee has a lot of fangirls, but SNSD has the SONEs, gathering boys and girls, and I wouldn't like to mess with them.
Concerning Shin Se Kyung, she is probably the biggest victim in all this, despite her being able to date an incredibly famous boy band member. After all, it didn't take a day until multiple hating-sites had been opened by her new anti-fans. Her personal accounts also had to be close. Still, we can't deny that in the end it all helped boosting her popularity. Give her all the CMs already lol!
If I had to give a surprise prize for anyone, it would definitely be to the members of the SHINee official fanclub, the Shawols. While their first reactions were mixed and fights happened on many internet forums, it didn't take long for them to realize what they had to do. Nothing could be more important as members of the official fanclub than to support Jonghyun no matter what. And I'm glad they took that seriously, even if I was really mad at Jonghyun's apologize at a music show. I mean, why is he saying sorry to the fans and not the opposite? But then I noticed that it was only a matter of politeness and it's just the Korean way of life (in the most positive way).
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| Peace at last! |
After following all news about it, it seems that things are calmer now. Despite all the deep analysis I made, I just hope that they can see each other whenever they want without anyone annoying them. Even with all the hard training and busy schedules, maybe this was a huge step in the right direction. Maybe one day more idols can share happy moments with the person they love, right?
For Jonghyun, just don't let all that happiness affect you're training and talent, because I'm sure fans will notice it. Oh, I think that wasn't very supportive...sorry lol. But really, just take care of yourself and your girlfriend! For Shin Se Kyung, since you don't have to slave-train, how about making a TV commercial with your boyfriend? That would be the final strike on the remaining crazy fans!
Now for you, reader, I hope it was at least an interesting reading. If you have anything to add or to argue, just take your time and make a (huge) comment below. The 'Uncovering' corner will be back next week with more huge texts~ ^^
*aplausos*
se tivesse uma redação onde o tema fosse o Jong eu te dava 10!
Eles fazem um casal tão fofo...É TAO CRUEL TER Q ADMITIR ISSO T^T, eu tenho que dividir meu marido com uma modelo tão bonita mas só deixo pq ela é coreana! hohoho
cara isso me lembro da entevista com o sungmin q ele falo que preferia manter (se ele tiver) a vida amorosa dele em segredo, medo das fãs ou simplismente faz parte do jeito dele? eu acho que os dois, ai no forum um bando (inclusive mua) deu apoio pra ele namorar e talz e que a gente ia quebrar a cara das idiota que tentassem acabar com o namoro dele e nós queriamos conhecer a sortuda e desejar felicidades.