In the music scene, several K-pop groups can't avoid changes, may it be on their concepts or original member lineup. Some groups are undergoing reconstructions due to the member's departure, but few groups also experienced changes due to additional members. However, it is not always easy for the added member, for they have to adjust with the group, and tendency that some fans may not favor them.
These K-pop idols were actually hated and ignored by their fandom and netizens, but due to their perseverance, patience and talents, they eventually captured the attention of the music scene, and now receiving the love that they do deserve.
1. Super Junior Kyuhyun
Originally, Super Junior is a twelve-membered rotational group who is set to experience changes in the lineup every year, wherein the first-gen group, "Super Junior 5" was introduced in 2005. However, SM eventually changed the rotational group into a fixed group when Kyuhyun was added to the group as a 13th member.
Netizens then received the news negatively, throwing hate and criticisms to the idol for allegedly destroying the dynamics of the group. Netizens and fans also think "13" is an unlucky member and that the group is already too crowded.
However, despite training for a couple of months only, Kyuhyun proved himself as one of the best main vocalists of the group and now, best vocalist of the industry. In addition to this, his fun personality also balanced the group as their youngest member and immediately blended well to the other members' dorkiness.
Currently, people see him as one of the best singers in K-pop and is treasured and loved by his co-members and ELFs.
2. Red Velvet Yeri
Red Velvet debuted in 2014, comprises of Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, and Joy under SM Entertainment. The group actually gained popularity, but people were shocked by the news that a new member named Yeri will be added to the original lineup.
When Yeri debuted then, fans questioned the need to add the female idol after releasing their first-mini album, "Ice Cream Cake," for netizens' think that Yeri is not that good in singing, dancing or even standing out with her visuals.
But in time, Yeri's importance to the group was finally approved by netizens when the group had their first win, and when netizens and fans noticed the changes in the members' vibe. Irene and Seulgi are some of the oldest members and having Yeri balanced the team with her young age. The group also become cheerful because of their youngest members' personality, which was also loved by several K-pop idols such as Nayeon and Heechul.
3. Girls' Day Hyeri
Hyeri was one of the most ignored members and least popular when she's added to the group. Initially, the five-membered group comprises of Sojin, Minah, Jihae, Jisun, and Jiin. But when two members Jisun and Jiin left, Yura and Hyeri replaced them.
Girls' Day wasn't extremely popular until they released, "Something," but when Hyeri was involved in dating news with H.O.T Tony, she became the hottest topic. Some netizens criticized her for dating despite the age gap. In 2014, Hyeri appeared on Real Man and became viral and had skyrocketing popularity for showing aegyo (cute act) to her instructor. Several fans and netizens find it cute, but some people are still leaving her negative comments.
In 2015, Hyeri finally had her breakthrough, with the release of their hit song "Something," as well as after starring in the Korean drama, "Reply 1988," with actor Bo Gum and her current boyfriend Ryu Jun Yeol where she got an acting recognition.
Since then people started showing their appreciation towards Hyeri and even congratulated her with love and support when it was confirmed that she's dating Jun Yeol in 2017. Currently, Hyeri is still happily dating and have a stable career in acting and hosting.
