Gikwang talks about the popularity differences between members

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B2ST’s Kikwang recently shared his thoughts on the individual activities of members and the popularity differences within the group!

On June 17th, Kikwang met with reporters to reveal his thoughts on the end of their 1st album promotions, and his reflections on their entrance into the Japanese music industry.

B2ST’s first full-length album, “Fiction“, has staked their claim among the top male idols, as they swept first place on both public and cable networks, and from there, casting calls from variety shows have become an endless list of requests.

To the same degree, each member’s solo activities have become prominent as well. Kikwang is active as an MC on KBS2TV’s “Win Win,” Yoon Doojoon acted in the MBC sitcom “All My Love“, and befitting for the group’s lead vocalist, Yoseob showed off his vocal talent on KBS2TV’s “Immortal Song 2“.

Since only a select few members have prominent solo activities, the difference between the more popular members and lesser popular members is inevitable. Some wonder if this difference in popularity causes awkward relationships or problems between the members.

For example, according to unconfirmed rumors, it has been said that some idol groups have heavy conflict due the the difference in popularity among the members.

However, B2ST seems to be wise beyond their years, as before any conflict arises, they seemingly figured out a way to solve it in its early stages. Kikwang revealed,

“I did think that as B2ST was getting more popular, and as our personal activities increased, that there could become a difference between the more popular members and the less popular members. Since we’re only human, I felt that we might be jealous or get discouraged. So we already said [at the start], ‘Let’s not get upset, jealous, or fight over more or less popularity.‘”

In general, B2ST resolves issues quickly through internal discussion, and it is said that because of that, they have a good relationship with one another.

Do you think simply talking about things is a good plan for future success, or might human emotions become too much for words to overcome eventually?

source: akp & Nate
in my opinion, the members of Beast are old enough to know not to get overly jealous of the others' popularity, and that more than anything, the members with more schedules than the others need more support than conflict. can you say 2 hours of sleep?

Comments

[woomyyoungheart.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm just glad that Dongwoon is getting a bunch of love with Fiction & Fact. :)
They're far more mature and talented to understand that jealousy isn't gonna get them anywhere.

[aeries-amethyst.livejournal.com]

THIS XD

Dongwoon bb is finally getting some love :)

[belovedseason.livejournal.com]

They seem like a pretty tight-knit group and really support one another. It's good to hear they've talked about something like this openly. I'm sure it's not an easy topic to bring up.

[woomyyoungheart.livejournal.com]

definitely.

[jibegajima.livejournal.com]

Does this mean I like the irrelevant members? Since my three faves are Dongwoon, Junhyung, and Hyunseung lol I mean, I love them all though so it doesn't even matter.

[yolleh.livejournal.com]

ifans always go for the underdogs.
I spend my days stanning 'nugus' hard core :/

[modestgoddess79.livejournal.com]

yeah I think I prefer the underdogs

[aishiteruyuto23.livejournal.com]

ugh, Dongwoon used to be SO unpopular but i`ve loved him since Shock.
and Junhyung used to be one of the relevant members.
and i think he still is. he`s just busy off camera. :D

it used to be Yoseob, Woon and Hyunseung. lol that one Idol Maid episode where they were panocking cuz they were only 3. lol.

[purring-feline.livejournal.com]

Some form of jealousy is kinda inevitable to be honest. And, truthfully at the beginning Kiwi was in the spotlight (I got into Beast due to him) but I feel that with their album they all improved, had more screen/singing time and were able to shine! Looking forward to their future!:D

[dazzlingdespair.livejournal.com]

In general, B2ST resolves issues quickly through internal discussion, and it is said that because of that, they have a good relationship with one another.

B2ST are Shinhwa Jr. <3 Listen to your hyungs, bbs, and you'll be okay.

[kiwilovekiwi.livejournal.com]

hmm when I first started stanning B2ST, I also see Shinhwa in them. They all have this likable factor about them that just resembles Shinhwa to me.

[dazzlingdespair.livejournal.com]

I felt the same way, too. It was like lightning struck me and I said to myself "This is the next Shinhwa". Not just their likability but their style and their talent, too. And then "You" just feels so much like a Shinhwa song to me, too, and all my friends agree. With this it's just more proof to me. I kinda feel justified loving them so much. *lol*

[kiwilovekiwi.livejournal.com]

I'm glad they don't resent one another over their popularity. But I also love it when they do bicker, they do it out in the open on twitter!!=D Thanks boys!!!<3

[weerainbow.livejournal.com]

Well from me every one of the six boys is getting a whole load of love and even though I do have a bias...I just love them all so much!!!
I think there's something special about Beast in their personalities, they always have this feeling of being so united. Maybe it's just my perception but I definitely do feel some special oneness in them ^^

[taecish.livejournal.com]

kikwang-sama deserves to be the #1 most pop member in fact he should ditch those losers n go solo again!!!

[yolleh.livejournal.com]

he should ditch those losers n go solo again fade into obscurity

Fixed it for you :)
He used to be my bias tho

[kiwilovekiwi.livejournal.com]

I really hate it when you use the Kikwang icon to trash talk! =(

[simplyobessed.livejournal.com]

I thought u like Godwoon though?

[taecish.livejournal.com]

oh i do lol T__T and doojoon but not as much as kiki

[hyeena.livejournal.com]

good 4 u boys. keep it real etc

[nancy-namida.livejournal.com]

OMG your icon *_*

[http://users.livejournal.com/___sasuka/]

I wonder how much they make individually. Apparently Junhyung is rolling in the dough, but what about everyone else? Especially my poor prince Hyunseung?

[adropofcitrus.livejournal.com]

is it still a surprise that they are still perfect behind closed doors? I love them ♥

[katiewenchh.livejournal.com]

i really can't imagine something like who's appearing on more variety shows to come between these boys. they've been a tight knit group from even before debut, i just can't see it any other way tbh. they'll forever have a close relationship to one another.

[mayam-mj90.livejournal.com]

I got into B2ST because of Hyunseung tbh. Boy's a cutie~ :P

[harkk.livejournal.com]

:D :D :D /grinning like a dumbkwang