TurtleFu wrote:

That's another thing that I can't stand about idols. They officially have the most fanatic and crazy and stupid fans. (Talk about Tohoshinki, it's a mess with them)

@kevinmarickgale
She was traumatized because a different singer sang better than her? Talk about petty.

soulhunter14 wrote:
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TurtleFu wrote:

That's another thing that I can't stand about idols. They officially have the most fanatic and crazy and stupid fans. (Talk about Tohoshinki, it's a mess with them)

Pretty much. They have the most disturbing fans. I like Tohoshinki/DBSK but I do not really follow their career. I've got a crush on Jae Joong but that doesn't mean I'd go crazy spazzing over his group. I hate trash talking about idols.

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@kevinmarickgale
She was traumatized because a different singer sang better than her? Talk about petty.

^ IDK. He's not making any sense with it. And if it was to embarrass Luna in front of the people, then Kevin implies that Luna has no talent because most of the people believed in Charice.

joeri wrote:

wait you like ...GUYS NOW??? :O where does this world has come to!?!?!? xD

TurtleFu wrote:

Crystal Kay (African-Korean-American (or Japanese? I don't know her citizen)

LoBFCanti wrote:
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TurtleFu wrote:

Crystal Kay (African-Korean-American (or Japanese? I don't know her citizen)

She was born in Yokohama I believe but I know for a fact she was born in japan. Can't speak any Korean as she previously stated either.

Iconiq was born in Tottori Prefecture on August 25, 1985, to Korean parents. She lived in Japan until she was 15, after which she moved to South Korea. She was scouted by entertainment company Starworld at a H.O.T. concert, debuting as part of the girl group Sugar in 2002. The band released two albums in Japan and three in Korea, however were met with only moderate commercial success. In 2006, the group disbanded, and Iconiq released two solo singles as Ahyoomee. The first, a cover of the theme song for Cutie Honey (in the style of the Kumi Koda's 2004 version), was released on July 13, 2006, however was criticized by Korean media for her "heavy accent" and the overall Japanese feel of performances.. Her second digital single, "Jalmotdwin Mannam" (Korean: "잘못된 만남", "Wrongful Meeting") was released on November 7, 2006, and is a cover of Kim Gun Mo's hit from 1995. She switched labels in February 2007, moving from Starworld to SM Entertainment and started collaborating with SM Town on their summer and winter albums that year. However, she did not release any solo material in this time. In 2008, Iconiq moved to Los Angeles to study dance, and find new inspiration as a musician.


Iconiq's official Japanese profile did not mention her past as a member of Sugar or her Korean heritage, however vaguely references starting activities "overseas" in 2002. Concerns about the motives of this were raised in the Korean media. Korean netizen reactions were mixed, with some seeing the decision as "embarrassment" of her past, while others reasoned Iconiq's Japanese career's stylistic differences were the cause. Tokyo Sports ran an , article about Iconiq's past as a Korean idol however later apologized to Iconiq's record label.