The Unit rant

Anyone been watching The Unit?  

 

I'll tell you honestly that I haven't, but I have watched a few performences and read articles on it.  (All the articles are from Allkpop and Koreaboo though so I don't know how trustworthy they are I guess haha)  

 

But the reason why I don't want to watch it is because Boyfriend is on there.  I feel really sad because they're the first ever kpop group that I've ever known.  They hold a special part in my heart because without them I wouldn't be a kpop fan now nor would I have met so many online friends.  It's just sad to watch them have to go on that show just because they aren't as popular as other groups.  And honestly I feel like shows like that and produce101 do more harm than good most of the time.  That's just my opinion, though.  

 

Anyway, what really kinda made me frustrated was that when all of these idols are getting judged and whatever, Hyuna and Taemin are critical (which I know they are supposed to be hense why they are judges/ side-note* not trying to pick on them I just read their names in the article) but I also read an article on how they cried and felt bad for their friends who happened to be on the show as well.  To me that feels wrong to have them judging then becuase it just seems unfair.  I know how competitions are.  I'm on a dance team and when I see one of the judges and one of the coaches of a team are like friends/buddy-buddy I feel uneasy.  I feel that they may not give all of the teams there an unbiased score or result.  I mean, it doesn't happen all of the time, but you guys get what I'm trying to say, right?  

 

I have also heard that they're passing people who can't sing or dance than passing idols who have trained for 7+ years.  That's just a rumor, though, so I don't know for sure.  And like I said, I haven't been watching so I can't say much.  

 

I know I probably sound like I'm just favoring Boyfriend and all, which I guess I kinda am haha, but seriously I just wanted to rant a little on this.  

 

What do you guys think?  Comment below!  I'd love to hear what you guys have to say and what you think of The Unit and the whole program in general.  

 

Angelflyer

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Shirakuen
#1
I'm currently watching the show and I honestly am positively surprised. I read all the articles as well and they really make the show seem worse than it is. I feel like the judges are judging very fairly and from an objective perspective. They always give constructive criticism, whether someone passes or not, and portray their reasons for certain decisions. It is true that Taemin's friend Timoteo and Hyuna's friend Joo are on the show but I felt like it doesn't change their professional attitude when it comes to being a judge (aside from Hotshot getting a super boot anyway, so the judges didn't actually have to judge anything since they passed thanks to the audience). I understand why many do not want to watch it though, but I think that this show is a great chance for all those idols who have to face difficulties in their career. And it's exactly this kind of format which made me watch the show (I don't want any other survival show tbh). This show actually shows the ugly side of the industry, which in my opinion is very much needed, and tries to rewards those who are working hard despite all of it.
Yumi1995 #2
I can't watch it either, I feel bad for them because they have to go through this kind of show to be recognized.
PinkBlueBeauty
#3
I can't watch it either, cause I know 100%, A.C.E, Madtown and my dear Jun from U-kiss are participating. I just found out that Jun is in it. He's so fragile, hope he'll make it. :(
rainbowreader
#4
I'm really sad about boyfriend because they were really popular when they debuted. I really like mr. mr. too i hope boyfriend can be popular again and i really want mr. mr. can get popular too. They are so talented. :(