SHINee ≠ Big Bang
It really annoys me that people always have to find something they don’t like about SHINee. SM doesn’t have the best reputation with non-SM fangirls so I feel that when SHINee was first announced, and people saw their new concept, they were miffed that it didn’t look like what typically came from SM. Yes, it’s another boyband, but nobody expected the trendy menstyle streetwear, the fashion designer stylist, or the choreography. Yes, SM was using pretty underhanded techniques in trying to make the young group’s age seem like it’s insignificant by appealing to the older female audience, but I think it’s unfair to be critical of their style just because they’re using that style. This is primarily a response to Big Bang fans getting upset about SHINee “copying Big Bang’s style” but “doing the pastel version”: Big Bang didn’t INVENT that style, ladies and gentlemen. They do not claim ownership to that style and people are allowed to interpret that style as they wish and also, other people are ALLOWED TO WEAR colorful sneakers and skinny pants and graphic tees. When Big Bang first came out, they were straight up cornrows, bandannas around the head, baggy-panted “gangsters.” Well, how times have changed, and no hip hop fan was criticizing Big Bang for their style. Now they’ve gone and done a total 360 on their image and are all now hipster, trendy, colorful. Where’s the finger pointing? There is none.
It’s okay to enjoy both groups. Both groups are allowed to co-exist and share a similar style but still do their own thing. Carry on.
