I’d like to think that I have a good sense of “talent” when I see it, but these days, it seems like a lot of the “talent” we see in music (especially Korean music) is really quite superficial.

To me, “talent” is being able to do things with an astounding proficiency. Looking at the current line-up of artists in Kpop right now, I only really see a few people that I consider to be “talented.” The rest are just filler.

There’s a difference between being able to do something “well” and having actual “talent.” Referring back to my useless members post, you will see that the artists I chose to put in there are really not that great at singing. They can dance, sure, but almost anyone, given the time, can learn how to dance. But doesn’t that defeat the whole purpose of being a “singer” or a “musician?”

I just don’t understand how people can disillusion themselves into thinking that some of these idols can actually “sing well.” But moreover, it’s these same people that will usually take offense to any negative allegations concerning their artist.

I have therefore come to the conclusion that society’s definition of “talent” seems to have degraded over the years. “Talent” in regards to some of the aforementioned artists is largely superficial. What disturbs me even more than the fact that the definition of “talent” has changed is the fact that people are willing to accept this fact and adamantly defend someone that would never have survived in the music industry years ago.

Before you go on getting offended about what I wrote, I urge you to take this with an open mind and to actually think about what I’ve written before commenting.