Posted on 09/26/2014 11:37:06 AM PDT by WhiskeyX
Japan’s entertainment industry has become so filled with idol groups that some call this is the age of the “idol war.”
Finding commercial success amid this fierce competition can be tough, but an idol group that debuted this week is making no secret about its true intentions.
The members of the group, called the Margarines, are out for money, pure and simple. The gimmick is that they’re pursuing the idol dream in order to pay off their debts.
The nine members, ranging in age from 19 to 30, owe a total of around about ¥127 million.
(Excerpt) Read more at japantimes.co.jp ...
Korea seems over-saturated with girl and boy bands too. Exports of dramas and K-Pop is some of their biggest exports these days.
There are around 124 production companies vying for about 36 drama series a year on the TV side. Of course some of the shows are still produced “in house” too.
What is an idol group?
girl and boy bands promoted as a teen idol group
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