@midu Yeah I do agree with you. The way korean companies spend on their trainees cannot be applied in Vpop. Not even in Cpop is there such a grand system like that.
However, there are other ways to improve Vpop groups that is cheaper. Focusing on details, trainer harder, implement the Kpop trainee working ethic etcs. Measures that doesn't even need to cost a dime.Â
Not only better training, there needs to be better promotions as well. Since Vpop groups are not popular, they need to be more visible than soloists. Soloists can go on hiatus for two years and come back with the same degree of popularity and even more. I remember when UNI5 released Vi Em La Oxy. In my opinion, one of their worst songs. But still it has the most ''likes'' and views. 12 million soon and 163k likes. They achieved that because they promoted the song heavily. Vpop groups, both current and upcoming need to go wherever they can go. Both full group or individual members. I think UNI5 has been smart with that. They let some of the members appear on various shows. They also need to try signing CF deals.Â
I believe there are immense talents in Vietnam and some of them can be used in a idol style group. I have no illusion Vpop groups can be as big as the top artists in Vpop. Only 365daband kinda achieved that, but I feel they were really lucky with the children song Bong Bong Bang Bang. I think a Vpop groups can go from nugu\underrated to a strong mid-tier position in Vpop, if we see a developed group that goes higher from the standard we see now.Â
Have you heard about SB19? The sensational filippino pop group that uses Kpop style, but managing to gain many fans in their home country. They even managed to reach the Billboard Social Chart. Their visuals are weaker than many Vpop groups, but their skills are above all of them. Just go and watch Go Up mv and their dance practice. And they are under a small korean agency. Filippino music market is similar to Vpop, where soloists are only popular. That a group like that defies the odds makes me believe a group in Vpop can achieve the same success.Â