f(x) a “declaration of war” against 2NE1: ‘YG vs SM’

[spidersky.livejournal.com]

f(x), a "declaration of war" against 2NE1: 'YG vs. SM', who's this year's best rookie group?

The battle of the girl groups this year is just getting more and more interesting.

f(x)'s presence has become a declaration of war against this summer's reigning rookie group, 2NE1.

On August 24th, via Youtube and SM's broadcast, SM Entertainment revealed new five-girl group (x)'s debut music video "Lachata" teasers.

f(x) is a girl group that consists of group members Victoria, Amber, Sulli, Luna, and Krystal. This time, SM Entertainment's goal is not only Korea, but also all of Asia and perhaps even the whole world's entertainment industry, by preparing long and hard for a global, international girl group. According to SM spokespeople, f(x) will be performing powerful dance moves and songs.

This produces a "powerful" image for the girl group, which discards the old "cute" girl band image, thus becoming a formidable rival for successful girl group 2NE1. SM Entertainment has come out with a statement, saying that through the "powerful" group rivalry, f(x) will gain more popularity.

What's interesting is that both groups have been through long periods of time as trainees, and are both elegant and have long histories. 2NE1’s Sandara Park was a teenage star in the Philippines, who later returned to Korea to become a member. Gong Minji, stage name Minzy, has also raised a lot of attention, and Park Bom and CL, also YGE trainees, have become celebrities.

f(x) also has impressive history. Krystal, SNSD's Jessica's younger sister, has already been a hot topic among netizens. Victoria, a natural born Chinese citizen, has been through various interviews and auditions in China in order to be accepted into SM Entertainment. Sulli has also been a child actress since she was young.

What's more interesting about the rivalry between 2NE1 and f(x) is the competition between the pride of their two management companies. 2NE1's company, YG Entertainment, and f(x)'s company, SM Entertainment, are traditional rival entertainment companies when it comes to idol groups. Also, being the management companies for the two largest national bands, DBSK and Big Bang, the competition has now been transferred to the two girl groups.

Judging from the aforementioned points, in the future there should be growing tensions between the rival groups.

source: newsen
Korean to Chinese translations Chika @ 21.Impact
Chinese to English translations pasta & Luragon @ YGL
Edited by Luragon @ YGL

It's a bit early to say that f(x) is a threat to 2NE1 imo, but it'll be fun to see how things play out. Who will you guys be rooting for in the end?: SM or YG. I'm an SM girl myself. ;)

Comments

[anicaasharp.livejournal.com]

[minamelody.livejournal.com]

LOL WUT

[missatira.livejournal.com]

im really confused by f (x), one of them looks like a man, but apparently its a girl.

plus there was virtually no buzz surrounding the group.

2ne1 had buzz 2 years before their debut. at this point, i dont think anyone can beat 2ne1.

im definitely more of a YG fan.

[beautifiers.livejournal.com]

"you have to strip them down next to nothing [to tell them apart]" -- lucille bluth.

idk that's all i got out of your comment. the YG/SM stuff means jack to me.

[minamelody.livejournal.com]

i gotta say YG

[edgirl-12.livejournal.com]

me too bb, me too..

[marochi-x.livejournal.com]

YG.

[shepardlover.livejournal.com]

I love this comment more than words can say.

[hey-insomnia.livejournal.com]

Ow hell naw. Here it goes again. Imo, f(x) is more like BEG not 2NE1.

[bad-nice.livejournal.com]

4minute and Tiara. ♥

[incisively.livejournal.com]

They are in a league all their own.

[finchburg.livejournal.com]

but why haven't they had a comeback :(

and OMG did you not see my awesome tweet?

[pumadragon.livejournal.com]

idk about YG vs. SM, but I'm rooting for 2NE1 as far as these two groups go... i have to admit though... f(x) does appeal to the math nerd within...

So are they F of X, then? Or... what?

[beautifiers.livejournal.com]

neither one. girl groups don't interest me.

also LOL FOREVER @ DECLARATION OF WAR.

[anicaasharp.livejournal.com]

oh media...making mountains out of mole hills.

[des-akazim.livejournal.com]

i hate crap like this. groups against groups, and the aggressors always end up sucking due to high expectations.

[mirotic39.livejournal.com]

Your icon is intriguing, where is it from?

[trajectory.livejournal.com]

... dsp all the way :D

lol no gotta go with my sm family here. but ughhh why does it have to be ~battle of the pop idols~ all the time. i like all the groups out there rn :( give peace a chance :(

[gabbeeee.livejournal.com]

SM wasnt the one that "declared war". Its just the korean media stirring up bullshit again.

[incisively.livejournal.com]

Ugh, enough already. We get it, girl groups that are going to be competing for the number one spot on the chart.

[pinkiyoojin.livejournal.com]

f(x)< 21


... lol, idk

[le-byul.livejournal.com]

The math nerd in me LOLed when I saw this.

[biznass.livejournal.com]

lol srsly?

[itzbets.livejournal.com]

Woah did I miss something with SNSD being marketed to Japan?

[itzbets.livejournal.com]

"Wars" are silly and imo opinion always brought on by fans or the media. I enjoy 2NE1 and look forward very much to seeing what f(x) will bring!

[thrift.livejournal.com]

what's with all this oooo, they must be rivals now~ bs?

[incisively.livejournal.com]

OT, but I read this comment as "Ohhh, now rivals they must be."

And I read it in a Yoda voice.

[simply-yunjae.livejournal.com]

[minamelody.livejournal.com]

haha i see what you did there ;)

[ftsk-lykewhoa.livejournal.com]

I'm just gonna end up shipping Amber with Minji. I know it.
Competition or not.

[shepardlover.livejournal.com]

Omg. I love this.

[sup-homeskillet.livejournal.com]

cool story, bro




BUT SERIOUSLY, BACKING UP MY MAN YG HERE. 2NE1.

[beebz-x.livejournal.com]

Can we please see how good "F of X" is first, damn.
I personally don't think they should be debuting right now though.
Give other people a chance SM.

[jemnise.livejournal.com]

YG

no bias-ness, i would still go for 2NE1, YG

:)

[ulchick418.livejournal.com]

EXCUSE ME?


One does not start "declaring war" until they've brought the goods to the table.

From what very little I've seen, YG >>>>> SM atm

[sup-homeskillet.livejournal.com]

mte. if I am comparing "Lachata" previews with "Fire" previews alone.. I mean, really. I'd like to see f(x) step their game up before these kinds of rivalry claims are made.