Netizens have brought up NMIXX's popularity as a group in light of YG Entertainment's upcoming girl group BABYMONSTER. What happened?
Here's what people are saying.
NMIXX's Popularity Dragged Online Amid BABYMONSTER's Upcoming Debut
On May 12, a forum was made involving fourth-gen girl groups NMIXX and BABYMONSTER.
In the online discussion, a user uploaded open thoughts pinpointing NMIXX's performance skills, while comparing them to YG Entertainment's BABYMONSTER.
The original poster clarified that while NMIXX have their own unique talents, it claimed that it fades in comparison with BABYMONSTER's range. These assertions call out NMIXX's vocal skills and music quality.
The user stated:
"Right now, their only appeal is their skills, but Baemon's overall skills have been better than NMIXX. NMIXX are good too, but there will be better teams appearing in the future."
"Lily is a wall, but vocalists among idols are usually hit or miss just like rappers. Baemon's skills are so good that I feel like they'll steal their only strength."
"They couldn't seize their position when they debuted, so they should've taken care of releasing a better song and their bodies too."
The remarks quickly caught NSWERs' rage, due to its unsolicited nature. Fans defended NMIXX from the poster's claims, as they explained that while skills are important fundamentals, a group's color, impact on the general public, and fandom are also relevant.
Fans called out the poster for the harsh comments and claimed as uncalled for. They even expressed their frustration on how the user attested that skill was the only good factor in NMIXX. Others speculated that fanwars are starting because of Baemon's anticipated debut.
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Read their comments below:
"No but I'm curious about this, you really think that because a talented group comes out, the other talented group will fail? What kind of nonsense is this?"
"Skills are the fundamentals but it's also about the group's color, their charms, the fandom and the general public. Baemon and NMIXX's concepts don't even seem similar, so what are you saying?"
"NMIXX is still eating and living better than you. Why would you worry about them? Your parents will mock you too if they saw this post."
"But do you really think their only appeal is their skill? NMIXX has lots of pretty kids, Oh, Haewon and Bae are also super funny."
"YG bots trying to gain loyal fans by starting fanwars. Notice how they went for NMIXX and not the most successful 4th gen groups because they knew they wouldn't have a chance against those fandoms."
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