NewS (and a lot about Jin)
Even though I know that no one reads my lj, I'm just going to drop my two-cents about NewS.
My love for NewS... I can't even remember when it started, it was so long ago. But I remember that I loved them, more than KAT-TUN, more than HSJ, more than any other JE group. In fact, more than /any/ other group in general. Why? I think it's because of the unity that is there.
While the members of NewS may certainly not seem as close as other groups, they still stick up for each other, through thick and thin. They like each other, they play pranks on each other, they whine about each other, they support each other, and I believe that they are a group that will last for a long time.
NewS hasn't been coming out with singles or albums lately. I know that. We all know that. But stop and consider, for a moment, if you will, about the recent earthquake that hit Japan. The devastation that it brought with it. The members need to recover. JE needs to recover. Japan needs to recover. They aren't like other bands, who can return immediately to their activities. As a matter of fact, Pi was affected by the earthquake--quite badly--as well. It will take a while for them to get back on their feet.
And though Pi has mentioned things about wanting to be a US star, he's never once mentioned about going solo, and he even reassured us before, that he wasn't going to leave NewS. I know that he treasures his fans a lot. He's different from Jin, in that way, I feel. I like Jin. I really do. But sometimes, I feel as if he takes his fans for granted. He may have a dream, to go to US and be a star there, but doesn't he think of how his fans in Japan, in Asia, feel? That maybe they feel abandoned because of his decision, and because they always assumed he would return to KAT-TUN, and that he wasn't even the one who told them that he was leaving? It's like a betrayal. Yes, fine, I admit it. I was one of those fans. I believed that Jin would return. I believe in him, and I had my trust betrayed by him--or at least, it feels like it. I'm glad he's happy right now, but I wish that he would have more consideration for his fans.
And that being said, Jin did already have quite a lot of tensions between the members. It was obvious. We could all see it, we could all tell. I think it started before he left for America the first time. A little before, a while after they debuted. The relations amongst the members became strained, and especially between Kame and Jin, imo. It was a bit painful to watch them during that period, because you could tell that they weren't feeling into what they were doing, you could tell that they didn't really want to do what they were doing. Jin didn't even bother trying to hide that he wasn't interested at all, after he returned.
Jin openly showed his disinterest on TV. And I think, KAT-TUN was trying their best despite that, to move on while he continued acting disinterested. They tried desperately to entertain, to act like they were one whole team, but it doesn't work that way, when even one person doesn't feel that way.
Jin is selfish. Jin looks to his dreams, and not much of anywhere else. I like Jin. But sometimes, he really gets on my nerves. He used to be my favourite in KAT-TUN--both him and Kame. My friends always asked me why. They tended to prefer Kame. But I liked them both, before. When Jin actually showed interest. When Jin had a passion for KAT-TUN. When Jin enjoyed the time they spent together, as a band. It makes me sad how it ended without them becoming bonded. It made me sad, how Jin just left for his dream, without reconciling properly (or perhaps it's just that we fans didn't see it) with the rest of KAT-TUN.
And wow. I said this was about NewS and it ended being mostly about Jin. This is a year's worth of pent-up frustration because of Jin's attitude, and how he acted. I really needed to let it out. I'm surprised I feel so strongly about it myself, haha.
ANYWAY. Back to my main topic. My beloved NewS. NewS won't break up. I believe in them, and I believe in Yamapi. They have respect for their fans, they love their fans, too much to break up, I think. And I think that they do love each other a lot too. Sure, Tegonyan may act a lot like a spoilt brat, speaking in a superior tone. But they all joke about it, and I think while they may feel irritated, they probably view him as an annoying little brother. Pi is like, the older brother and the idol that the rest look up to. He's the most senior, I think. Kei-chan is like the mother, who dotes over all of them (except not so much Ryo, because I don't think they're as close). Massu is the adorable muscular man who works out and eats honey at the same time. Shige is like, while seemingly the target of their bullying, one of the people they can rely on the most. Ryo is the behind-the-scenes boss, and he helps them all work together.
KAT-TUN was messy. They didn't have this kind of bonded relationship, I think. Imo, they cared about each other as a group, but not the way NewS does. I loved KAT-TUN and I still do, but I feel that NewS and their emphasis on member-ai and the way they care about one another, means more. This and many more reasons are why I love NewS more.
Omg rambling. I'm sorry. ;m;
My love for NewS... I can't even remember when it started, it was so long ago. But I remember that I loved them, more than KAT-TUN, more than HSJ, more than any other JE group. In fact, more than /any/ other group in general. Why? I think it's because of the unity that is there.
While the members of NewS may certainly not seem as close as other groups, they still stick up for each other, through thick and thin. They like each other, they play pranks on each other, they whine about each other, they support each other, and I believe that they are a group that will last for a long time.
NewS hasn't been coming out with singles or albums lately. I know that. We all know that. But stop and consider, for a moment, if you will, about the recent earthquake that hit Japan. The devastation that it brought with it. The members need to recover. JE needs to recover. Japan needs to recover. They aren't like other bands, who can return immediately to their activities. As a matter of fact, Pi was affected by the earthquake--quite badly--as well. It will take a while for them to get back on their feet.
And though Pi has mentioned things about wanting to be a US star, he's never once mentioned about going solo, and he even reassured us before, that he wasn't going to leave NewS. I know that he treasures his fans a lot. He's different from Jin, in that way, I feel. I like Jin. I really do. But sometimes, I feel as if he takes his fans for granted. He may have a dream, to go to US and be a star there, but doesn't he think of how his fans in Japan, in Asia, feel? That maybe they feel abandoned because of his decision, and because they always assumed he would return to KAT-TUN, and that he wasn't even the one who told them that he was leaving? It's like a betrayal. Yes, fine, I admit it. I was one of those fans. I believed that Jin would return. I believe in him, and I had my trust betrayed by him--or at least, it feels like it. I'm glad he's happy right now, but I wish that he would have more consideration for his fans.
And that being said, Jin did already have quite a lot of tensions between the members. It was obvious. We could all see it, we could all tell. I think it started before he left for America the first time. A little before, a while after they debuted. The relations amongst the members became strained, and especially between Kame and Jin, imo. It was a bit painful to watch them during that period, because you could tell that they weren't feeling into what they were doing, you could tell that they didn't really want to do what they were doing. Jin didn't even bother trying to hide that he wasn't interested at all, after he returned.
Jin openly showed his disinterest on TV. And I think, KAT-TUN was trying their best despite that, to move on while he continued acting disinterested. They tried desperately to entertain, to act like they were one whole team, but it doesn't work that way, when even one person doesn't feel that way.
Jin is selfish. Jin looks to his dreams, and not much of anywhere else. I like Jin. But sometimes, he really gets on my nerves. He used to be my favourite in KAT-TUN--both him and Kame. My friends always asked me why. They tended to prefer Kame. But I liked them both, before. When Jin actually showed interest. When Jin had a passion for KAT-TUN. When Jin enjoyed the time they spent together, as a band. It makes me sad how it ended without them becoming bonded. It made me sad, how Jin just left for his dream, without reconciling properly (or perhaps it's just that we fans didn't see it) with the rest of KAT-TUN.
And wow. I said this was about NewS and it ended being mostly about Jin. This is a year's worth of pent-up frustration because of Jin's attitude, and how he acted. I really needed to let it out. I'm surprised I feel so strongly about it myself, haha.
ANYWAY. Back to my main topic. My beloved NewS. NewS won't break up. I believe in them, and I believe in Yamapi. They have respect for their fans, they love their fans, too much to break up, I think. And I think that they do love each other a lot too. Sure, Tegonyan may act a lot like a spoilt brat, speaking in a superior tone. But they all joke about it, and I think while they may feel irritated, they probably view him as an annoying little brother. Pi is like, the older brother and the idol that the rest look up to. He's the most senior, I think. Kei-chan is like the mother, who dotes over all of them (except not so much Ryo, because I don't think they're as close). Massu is the adorable muscular man who works out and eats honey at the same time. Shige is like, while seemingly the target of their bullying, one of the people they can rely on the most. Ryo is the behind-the-scenes boss, and he helps them all work together.
KAT-TUN was messy. They didn't have this kind of bonded relationship, I think. Imo, they cared about each other as a group, but not the way NewS does. I loved KAT-TUN and I still do, but I feel that NewS and their emphasis on member-ai and the way they care about one another, means more. This and many more reasons are why I love NewS more.
Omg rambling. I'm sorry. ;m;