An online poster posted “YG groups are so pitiful” Number of songs released by SM, JYP, HYBE and YG idol groups.
Here’s what went down.
YG Entertainment's Song Count Sparks Controversy – Are Their Groups Truly 'Pitiful'?
The battleground?
The number of songs released by idol groups from major entertainment companies SM, JYP, HYBE, and YG.
The results, based solely on Korean songs and excluding Japanese and English releases, have left netizens questioning the true standing of YG Entertainment's discography.
Let's break down the numbers:
SM Entertainment:
Girls' Generation (SNSD): 112 songs
NCT 127: 94 songs
NCT Dream: 71 songs
EXO: 108 songs
Super Junior: 196 songs
TVXQ: 132 songs
Aespa: 29 songs
Red Velvet: 102 songs
JYP Entertainment:
2PM: 113 songs
Wonder Girls: 86 songs
TWICE: 132 songs
Stray Kids: 130 songs
ITZY: 42 songs
HYBE Corporation:
BTS: 218 songs
TXT: 65 songs
NewJeans: 20 songs
LE SSERAFIM: 23 songs
ENHYPEN: 51 songs
SEVENTEEN: 124 songs
YG Entertainment:
BIGBANG: 69 songs
2NE1: 52 songs
BLACKPINK: 33 songs
WINNER: 58 songs
Treasure: 40 songs
iKON: 72 songs
The immediate outcry from K-netz was palpable:
"YG groups are so pitiful."
Many expressed their disappointment and surprise at the relatively low song counts of YG groups, especially considering the long-standing success of Big Bang, which has fewer songs than some 4th generation groups.
Quality Trumps Quantity? YG's Song Count Sparks Industry Discussion
Critics questioned the disparity in song counts, pointing out that despite Big Bang's illustrious career, they trail behind some of the newer groups in terms of the sheer number of songs released.
"What's up with BLACKPINK?"
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Fans were particularly curious about BLACKPINK's modest song count, given their global impact and undeniable popularity. The debate centered around whether YG's strategy of quality over quantity was the driving force behind this seemingly low number.
"TWICE and BTS would have about 300 songs with Japanese and English releases included."
Some netizens argued that if both Japanese and English songs were included, groups like TWICE and BTS would boast a significantly higher song count, possibly nearing the 300-mark.
"Do BTS's individual songs count?"
A keen observer questioned if the count included individual songs by BTS members, considering that the group is known for their extensive solo and sub-unit discography.
As the online battlefield rages on, one thing is certain: YG Entertainment's song count has become a focal point of contention, leading fans to question the company's approach to music production and the overall trajectory of their idol groups.
Is it a case of quality over quantity, or does this reveal a deeper issue within YG's strategic playbook? The K-pop community eagerly awaits further developments in this intriguing saga.
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Madison Cullen wrote this.
