What's Wrong Wednesday: Big 3 Rookies vs Non-Big 3 Rookies

D-H Hyung here bringing you a thing that seems to be a debate since, well, EXO debuted, and maybe before that. Do rookies from YG, SM, and JYP have an unfair advantage of being from larger companies?

Over 200 groups have debuted within the past 2 years, but there are few that stand the test of time and popularity. I can only name about 10-20 groups that debuted within 2 years, let alone 200. Many of these groups simply don't have the one special thing that brings them to the top or they disband due to members being unable to get along.

Recently, people have been upset over the fact that EXO has been sweeping up awards and why do they think this? "SM rookies are given everything on a silver platter and are talentless." is the common statement. Why do big 3 rookies seem to get the most hate simply because of the company they're under? No rookie group works more or less than any other. Some EXO members, Suho for example, trained for years; to call them talentless is unfounded. 

But also, keep in mind the several other groups that debuted with little to no attention. Does anyone know or even remember Kiss&Cry's Domino Game? No. But people do remember Red Velvet's Happiness. It's true rookies from bigger companies tend to have an advantage because that company has the money to push them out and promote them more, but at the same time, these groups are worked harder because of tighter schedules (EXO has tours, variety shows, more tours, CFs, dramas and they are looking tired as hell now) and they have an expectation to be good or to be bad based on their label.

However, a rookie under a big 3 company is there for a reason. Keep in mind that several thousand young people audition for these companies every single year, meaning the competition is stiff. Why would they choose someone who has absolutely no talent or looks or anything over a person who has at least talent and personality? They're chosen for their potential (and looks do play a part) so they can be trained to become better and stronger. Same goes for smaller companies.

So all in all, there are benefits and downfalls to coming from a big or a small company. If I had to choose, I would choose a medium sized company with a good record, probably Jungle or AOM or Jellyfish would be my top three.

So now I'll leave you with B.I.G's debut song Hello xD