For those who have known me for a long time, you know that I had a very big phase where the only KPOP group I really loved was DBSK. And when they had that infamous split, I was not totally depressed, but not quite happy about it either. I didn't see the reason why that had to happen. I don't remember how many years it has been now, but I think it has been half a decade since the five of them stood on stage together. I can't say that I don't miss what they used to have, but today was when I see that maybe the split was really good for them after all.
I was watching Junsu's (he is now known as XIA) concert, and it made me reflect on what all five of them are doing now. Jaejoong went in the direction of rock music, Junsu's music really showcases his voice (not that the DBSK ones didn't), Yoochun went full blast into acting, and Changmin and Yunho stayed as "DBSK" with SM. Of course I can't ignore JYJ (what the three went into before doing their solo activities).
Junsu's music is fantastic, and some songs are even bone chillingly awesome. Of course there have been some...wtf songs (Tarantellagra), and then 11 o'clock. Big contrast, but it really was one/two beautiful albums.
Jaejoong's music I am not as much of a fan (not really a rock music kind of person), but there is so much angst in his music. Maybe it's from the years that he has been suppressed within DBSK.
Yoochun. I LOVED him in Rooftop Prince (one of my favourite k-dramas from within the last five years). When he was in DBSK, I didn't know he could act. He sort of took the backseat in receiving love (this is also from only my point of view... so I don't know). I anticipate more work from him.
Changmin and Yunho stayed as DBSK as current KPOP fans know. I think this duo works well in a way cause they are of the same stature, and it makes Yunho pick up even more singing (yes, Yunho please continue to improve your singing. No more nasally singing).
With the four different ways they have gone, I can see more happiness from all of them. I can see that they are all doing what they really enjoy. Not that DBSK was not something enjoyable for them, but this is different, their talents are shown in the ways that they want to.
But I think what makes me sad, is that current fans will never know how big the five of them were. More than EXO, more than 2PM, more than B2ST, more than all of the boy groups will gather and achieve in their lifetime as idols. I am not biased (well maybe slightly), but they were able to achieve two world records within their time. 1) Most photographed celebrity and 2) Largest official fanclub in the world. And the fanclub is only counting those officially registered as a Cassiopeia (sadly, I am not an official fan club member).
I will always anticipate the reuniting of the five of them. But for now, I am at peace knowing that the five are doing what they want, and that they will always be DBSK.. just promoting separately.
DBSK <3 Always keep the faith :)
