KPOP world, the quiet and powerful TWICE Mina!
TWICE, released the news in July 2022 that all members renewed their contracts with JYP brokerage firms.
After debuting in 2015, they not only captured the hearts of fans in Korea, but also Japan and other countries, and grew into the top combination of , representing K-POP, .
In about 7 years since their debut, the musicality of their songs has also changed. As symbolized by the first formal album "Twicetagram" released in 2017, TWICE used to showcase her with a bright and cute image .
However, in recent works such as "Eyes wide open" (2020), "Formula of Love:O+T=3" (2021), their image has changed.
In addition to conveying positive messages, they also contain aggressive content, etc. This is the expression field that failed to enter a few years ago .
In this case, member Mina may be an important figure who has had a huge impact on TWICE's welcome to the new chapter of the combination. She has served in many important parts of TWICE songs before (such as "KNOCK KNOCK", "Heart Shaker", etc.).
's accompaniment before the music enters the final stage is the field that best highlights the lead singer. If the climax of a song is "combination", then this part is "turn" .
In this part, Mina's voice can make people feel "silent" in a low, innocent and disagreeable softness, which plays an important role in the listener's inner changes in .
In addition, in the transformation of TWICE's musical style, the song that has become a symbolic one is "CRY FOR ME" . This song is the same as their early masterpiece "TT", with the dance containing the action of crying. Captain Zhixiao also said, "I personally think this is the mature version of "TT".
In the shocking "knot" of "I want you to die for me", the member of this part is also Mina.
Although TWICE shows the complex theme of that is difficult to control with ordinary narratives, , isn't it the silence of Mina's songs contained in the silence of ?
And so far, most of TWICE songs have brought "Elect" sounds, which also creates the opportunity for the combination of musicality to usher in the conversion period . Mina's voice was so quiet that it gave her a huge presence.
In addition to singing, there is an impressive scene related to the part where Mina serves as the "turn". In 2019, in the program "Super Intern" about interns, TWICE members have the opportunity to interview participants .
Before, looked quietly at Mina of the other members of , and suddenly asked a question in Japanese. The interns suddenly asked questions in foreign languages and showed a surprised expression , and the audience was concerned about this.
Although some people speculate that Mina's action not only examines pure Japanese skills, but also has the ability to respond and flexibility in unexpected situations, which may be for the test participants' qualifications .
But it can also be considered that Mina has keen intelligence and profound insight , and the power to instantly change the atmosphere on the scene.
In performances and accidental words and deeds, Mina has become a positive change in many scenes.Will she become the driving force for the future development of TWICE ?
Small and medium-sized brokerage companies have difficulty in survival? Is the idol market allowed by large-scale planning agencies to monopolize?
This year, the rise in prices in South Korea has not only made consumers cry, but also small and medium-sized planning company is also worried. From clothing costs to dance costs, MV production costs, etc., prices have skyrocketed, making idol albums and performing on stage requires to bear higher fees than before.
As consumer prices, wages, exchange rate , etc. rise at the same time this year, the planning companies that make idols have also felt the increase in production costs.
Among them, the production cost of MV has increased by 2 times compared with the previous . A producer said: "The same quality (spending about 100 million won) mv now basically requires 200 million won. In order to get good results, it is even necessary to invest 300 million won."
other producers also said: "With the price rise, the cost of setting production has increased significantly. The most important thing is that labor costs has also increased significantly."
In addition, the cost of idols standing on the stage has also increased a lot. It is said that the clothing fee was originally 500,000 won per piece, but it has recently risen to around 1 million won. If you wear brand-name clothes, the price will be higher.
The essential dancers' fees have also increased significantly in . Producers generally believe that the popular "Street Soldier" played a major role in the dramatic increase in dancers' expenses. After the show’s popularity, dancers’ rewards also rose sharply.
A person related to the song said: "The fee charged by each dancer on the last stage has increased by up to 2 to 3 times, and the dancers with larger increases have even increased by 10 times ."
In addition, a relevant person hinted: "Compared with , the cost of performance agency companies has increased by 50% compared with the previous ." Most people from small and medium-sized planning companies complained about the current situation and said: "Idols of large-scale planning companies will inevitably become popular." Come, "In the high-price market, the large-scale planning company , which can relatively use funds without burden, will definitely output better."
Another relevant person said: "Although the production cost has indeed increased nearly 2 times compared to the previous high prices, with the development of the new crown, the purchase rate of fans' albums has also increased."
"Although it can be offset to a certain extent, , but for small and medium-sized planning companies, the cost of making idol albums is still too high ."
