[Pann] Baekhyun, first trace of SM male idol

Pann: Baekhyun, first trace of SM male idol

1. SM's first solo singer to sell more than 1 million physical album copies

2. SM's first solo singer to win MAMA's Best Male Singer (for two consecutive years 2019 and 2020; after MAMA's reformation in 2009)

3. SM's first solo singer to win Gaon's Quarter Physical Album

4. SM's first male solo singer to win MMA's Top 10

+ SM's first idol to take birthday party photo at studio

- I'm so proud that our Baekku is also setting new records on his own. My Kyoong pride is no joke.

- I'm looking forward to Baekhyun of the future.

- I think he would still maintain well even after he comes back from the army.

- Idol of idols Byun Baekhyun.

- I'm glad I got to like someone like this. I'm so proud of him.

- Woah, such a career like this is still being bashed on Pann. His group career as well as his solo career are at the level of another world. I hope he will get to win daesang as a solo someday.

- Baekhyun Solo King.

- It has been many years since he debuted and he is still so popular.

- I think he can even leave SM, as looking at his results.

- He isn't conceited with his talent, but he is consistently makes efforts and love fans, and he is full of charm as well. He can't help but be popular.

- My baby, walk on the path full of money only.

- At first it was also because of Baekhyun's fandom, but Candy's album matches him so well. I still often listen to the songs in the album.

Instiz: Honestly, doesn't Baekhyun have a high potential to succeed as a soloist? 
(t/n: this post was in 2018 and it suddenly became popular post again in 2020)

OP: In addition to his big success with consecutive collaborations and aside from his Web drama OST, 'Take You Home' was his first solo song (there is no promotion as it's SM Station, there isn't a single main article on Naver.) But its highest ranking on Melon is #2 and it's been doing well on chart for 2 months, the number of hearts surpassed 77,000. It's a high rank for SM Station in overall. Baekhyun's number of fans on Melon is also in top 5 for solo singers. Both his singing and dancing skills are great. Anyway I think he has a high potential to succeed as a soloist, and in reality his duet offers aren't from SM but from other companies. About 2 times where they said they wanted to work with Baekhyun so that was how it was done. SM doesn't even promote even just once. During 7 years, he doesn't have even just one OST on public broadcast...

Old comments in 2018:

- For real for real I think Baekhyun will be successful.

- Baekhyun is trust-to-listen.

- I want Baekhyun's solo.

- I think he has the most comfortable voice to listen to the whole song. I think he will be good in all genres. My trust-to-listen.

- Digital is digital but I think his physical sales will be scary.

- (He comes to mind) when you think of a male idol, and even males agree on that... He can't help but being successful.

- It's not a high potential, but it's pretty much confirmed that he will be successful. Baekhyun's individual fandom is also strong though.

- Heol he hasn't gone solo yet? I somehow felt like he already did. Daebak.

- Where is Baekhyun's solo album?

- Yes as I see how the guys around me also like Baekhyun's songs.

[Pann] Somehow I see people liking Baekhyun and I find it amazing

Pann: Somehow I see those that like Baekhyun and I find it amazing 

OP: This isn't a promote article (t/n: aim to make people have good impression on someone). I'm really curious and what is amazing is that not only here, but if you look at all the communities and even when I look around me, there are really many people who start becoming his fans and like him recently. Every time I see that, I wonder how can he still be like that even though it has already been 8 years? 9 years? since he debuted. I'm not a fan and am I the only one who thinks like this? I'm just jealous that he is so popular. I have observed once or twice, and this sort of questions keep coming to my mind.

- Honestly, I used to think that I wouldn't like male idols when they are in their 30s, but when Baekhyun is 30 years old, there is something even more exciting. He is just so heart-fluttering. He just looks exactly like the past days. 

- As much as that, he terribly takes care of fans that they can't go anywhere and can't help but love him even more.

> For real. When EXO-Ls sometimes post what Baekhyun says, I was surprised. He said those things that I don't think I would be able to hear from my bias until I die. When I see how he is communicating with his fans, there are several times I was so jealous...

> Who does Instagram live for 2 hours? His fan love is really extreme.

- But Baekhyun is such a talented person. I think (even if he wasn't a celebrity), no matter what he did even just common things in this Korean peninsula, he would still popular without his intention if it was posted somewhere like Facebook. He has cute and warm-hearted looks that Koreans like. He isn't ugly and his personality as well as his sense are great. He is cute and without considering wealth, I think he would be successful with whatever he did and he would be adored wherever he went. I envy. I want to have the same personality.

- He is 30 but he looks like 17.

- It is not that we like Byun Baekhyun of his 20s, so we support him. We support Byun Baekhyun because we like Baekhyun himself so much. And who won't get older? you guys will turn 30 years old as well. That's why I don't care when they attack him because of his age. They are just young kids who are trying hard. I just stop here.

- I'm a fan of another artist and there are really many people around me liking Baekhyun. And the only EXO member that I follow is Baekhyun. I think he is constantly popular because he is like first love of everyone + talents + fan love. I also envy his personality.

- So I'm not the only one who has this sort of curiosity. I'm a fan of another artist and I can prove it. There are times when I searched to watch his live broadcast because I saw fans talking about it in real time.

- Honestly, the only thing I can say about his action recently is that he is a genuine person. When I see him coming to take care (of fans/communicate) when he won every single big award at year-end award shows, I think he will be successful no matter what.

- He is sincere toward fans.

- As much as that Baekhyun's skills are also good and he is good at taking care of fans, so I think that's why he still attracts many fans until now.

- No, he doesn't give a chance to leave him and even if he gives us, I'm not going anywhere. He is just a genuine person. Once you fall for him, there is no way out.

- The more I see him, the more genuine he is.

- I'm a fan of another artist but I'm fond of Baekhyun. He sings well and his image is also likable. There is no reason to dislike him.

- I didn't know I would like someone like Baekhyun. I didn't like cute faces, so he didn't catch my attention at first. But he kept dragging me into his area that I gradually get attracted to him.

- Like the best comment, I thought my eyes would go to younger kids as time passes, but I has never. It would be a little cringe to say this out of my mouth, but being a fan of Byun Baekhyun makes me so happy. Every day is precious.

- Same for me. I didn't know I would like an idol in their 30s.

- He is like a little boy I want that I'm the only one that knows him and sees him.

[Pann] Most ideal solo route + cold-looking handsome man in real life

Pann: I think male idols would want to follow the most ideal route of GD and Baekhyun

OP: Both of them aren't standard handsome men, but they are cute type. Their popularity is also extremely high in their groups, and their own groups are also representatives of 2nd generation and 3rd generation in K-pop and they have hit songs.

Again they are recognized for their musicality even when they go solo. As expected those who are good at music activities, they will last long no matter where they go even when they aren't in groups.

- I like Baekhyun's 'UN Village' a lot and Kwon Jiyong, release another album like 'COUP D'ETAT'.

- They aren't standard handsome men, but these two have something.

- Just thinking of Baekhyun's enlistment, my grandma tears are already falling hard.

- Look at how many male idols sing 'Love Again', it's true that they like Baekhyun's solo album.

- Those who are good at music will do well even when they are on their own.

Pann: Fanaccounts on celebrities' real-life looks

OP: Baekhyun - I was fcking shocked. He is really a cold-looking handsome man. If you see Baekhyun in real life, you would know. When he smiles, he is the soft puppy that I knew, but if he doesn't, he is a cold-looking man. That's why his digestion ability is on another level. And he fcking has a lot of hair. For real. It is as fkcing much as I don't think he needs to be worried about hair loss.

- No but Baekhyun's hair.... it's quite funny ㅋ

- I'm the only one.... that doesn't know Byun Baekhyun is a cold-looking handsome man, right?.... I'm the only one.....

- Byun Baekhyun is a cold-looking handsome man... I can't imagine...

- Phew I became his fan in 2020, so I haven't able to see Byun Baekhyun in real life. Everyone says he is a cold-looking handsome man... how many heart-fluttering points does he even have? I can't imagine it... he's our soft puppy though.

- Cold-looking handsome Baekhyun is fcking awesome. He's fcking handsome... Those who don't know about cold-looking handsome Baekhyun is in real life, I'm leaving here a close-up photo of him taken with phone camera without edit. Whenever I hear people saying Baekhyun isn't handsome, I'm annoyed.

- Woah I agree that Baekhyun is a cold-looking handsome man. I thought that celebrities whose looks that are considered a wall in real life or other celebrities that when you see up-close all look the same between real life and on screen, but I was surprised that Baekhyun's real-life aura is different from on screen.

[Instiz] Baekhyun is one of a few successful male idol soloists

Instiz: When I look at (male idols) like Baekhyun and Zico. I think they all are still successful even when they go solo while they are in a group

OP: I thought it is tough for male idols.

- They are as much as talented, so they can't help but being successful.

- Those two male idols are talented so they are successful though. Not everyone is successful.

- Their talents are too good to be buried, right?

- Basically, both are the soloists that are popular and well-known for their talents. 

- It's a fact that it's hard for male idols to be successful.

- Those two already have a lot of recognition too.

- Speaking of digital, compared to male-idol songs, hiphop songs and solo songs are a bit more public friendly, right?

- They are successful for a reason though.

- I once watched their album reviews by critics and they were highly praised.

- Similarity: those two's talents are an unsurpassable wall.

- Look at how there is no one else except for those two, I think not everyone can be a male soloist... and if everyone can be successful, they may already come out as soloists.

- It's definitely very few (male idol soloists) who are also recognized for their musicality.

- Thinking of male idol soloists, I can't really think of many. I only thought of two. And the two above, their talents are a wall.

- As OP also can't think of anyone else except for those two, it's true that it's tough. There are so many male idols out there though.

- But these two... they are already popular and talented since they are in groups.

- These two are so good at music and performance. And they are even very talented.

- There are no one else except for those two.

- But those two's talents are so outstanding, aren't they? That is an obvious result.

- Zico's composition skills are a wall and Baekhyun comes out from a top idol group though. He sings well and his company also supports him well. For SM, if Taeyeon is the representative for female soloist, I think Baekhyun is the representative for male soloist.
> And both of them are already the most popular when they are in group...even though I hate arguing about this.

[Twitter] Nonfans comments from Baekhyun's Bubble viral tweet

Twitter: 

- No, but wasn't he the first love of every current idol fan? You are really a guilt.

- I think this oppa was screaming "Idol" right after he was born. No one can beat this most powerful world view of his.

- Kids! have you guys seen this? Try to take this course.

- Woah as expected Byun Baekhyun is Byun Baekhyun. Can he not enlist?

- He is really daebak. This is idol.

- Woah... this is legendary.

- This is what people call fanfic male lead personification.

- Those who saw this and went to buy his Bubble, this oppa comes once a week, but that 'once a week' is so strong that I'm now a slave of Bubble.

- Kids, look at this and learn. Do you guys really come from the same company?

- What is this man? This is no.1 message that I have never received from XX even just once. Our kid always says "Rice rice rice eat more rice" the most.

- I'm going to buy (his Bubble)

- Woah male idols, did you guys see this...?

- Please learn from your sunbaenim. Don't they have Bubble lecture?

- He conquers all the top three sins of idols: pride, humanity, and artistry. This is a celebrity, he is an idol before being a human.

- Isn't this both talent and sense. He is extraordinary and I just want to give him a big applause.

- I will be an Eri.

- Woah fck this is a top idol.

- He is a god of fanfics.

- As expected that the leader of first-tier is different. It would be a big trouble if this guy wasn't an idol.

- This oppa is working this hard though
@Male idols

- Baek-aboji (dad) is really unique.

- It's so natural like he is just breathing and is like he has been saying this since he was born.

- As expected of the leader of first tier. Male idols, learn it!

- As a person who has experienced with Byun Baekhyun's Bubble... This is one of the 100 days when he doesn't speak baby language...

- Our kids talk about nothing except for foods though...

- As expected he does what our kids will never do even when they die.

- Even if you buy after you saw this, you could receive only things like "Hehe today too Hwaiting!!! Gain strength" though..

- As expected of eternal first-tier is different.

- Look at this oppa and learn the way how to be a cool idol.

- As expected of a person who will become my new oppa. He is unique. 

- He himself is the reason why Bubble exists.

- Because Byun Baekhyun is god.

- He needs to teach idols...Please save the male idols who look lifeless.

- He made me almost buy his Bubble.

- Insane. I'm jealous.

- XX-yah, hwaiting, you can do this!

- Male idols, learn from him...

- Aboji (dad).

- Woah this man is really a genius.

- He has the strongest world view. Please do Kpop for long time.

- Guys, I'm sorry for mentioning idols here!! but this....

- This is the art of 21st century, look at this!

- As expected of first tier of first tiers.

[Theqoo] Nonfans praise Baekhyun for his recent Tteokbokki tweets

Theqoo:

- I think I knew why Baekhyun is very popular. He has so much fun with his fans even when he has been in many years of career. He’s good at communicating.

- His communication with fans is a wall. Kids that are very popular for a reason.

- It has been so cute since the KongDeok-ssi. Both fans and Baekhyun.

- I’m fcking jealous of his fans.

- I knew why his fans are crazy over him. He communicates well and cutely. He has a charm that makes people have good impression on him.

- I’m not even a fan but he is so cute. This is straight up an idol. I have extremely good impression on idols that are good at communicating.

- I don’t know well about K-idols but every time I see Baekhyun, I understand why he is very popular.

- Now I know why his core fandom is superb.

- He is really the top idol.

- Woah it’s been so many years since he debuted but he still treats fans very well. I envy y’all.

- He is such a powerful idol. I understand why he has so many hardcore fans.

- I don’t know Baekhyun well but his tweets are so funny. Please let me know if he posts proof (of him eating). I’m curious.

- I think Baekhyun sincerely plays with his fans. I’m not his fan but he’s kind of cute. I feel like very pleased as well. Last time it was the Bucheon hamburger, right, I started paying attention to him a bit since then.

- Woah he is sincere. Look at how he treats his fans, I feel his way of communication with fans is like ‘I have a fan for the first time after I debuted, and even just one fan is so precious that I have to do well.’

- I don’t know Baekhyun well but the more I look at him, the more I know why he is so popular.

- I think he is stan-attractor for a reason. 

- Woah he’s so good at it. Even I, who don’t know about idols well, know EXO’s Baekhyun. He even says things like that to fans? He really does well for long time for a reason.

- I’m not a fan but I want to give Baekhyun 100 scores as an idol.

- The way he talks is really beautiful. I’m a fan of another artist but I’m amazed by him. He’s really popular for a reason.

- I think my life would be so good if he was my idol. Really. He is full of charm. 

- This is my first time seeing such an idol that communicates like a friend like him. Charm of life. I envy his fans.

- He isn’t my bias but looking at what he sometimes trends for, he plays with fans cutely. He is different from the image that I thought of before, so I also have good impression on him even though I’m not a fan.

- He is constantly popular for a reason.

- Woah if only my bias does like him too..

- Looking at Baekhyun, just the way he talks to fans is already extraordinary. He is kind of amazing and I have good impression on him.

- Woah I’m a fan of another artist and I already knew (his communication) since that hamburger, but the way he communicates is no joke. He gives me a good impression.

- For real. He’s worth being popular. 

- I have no interest in idols and I have never liked one but I figured out why he is so popular and hot.

- Isn’t this KongDeok version 2. 

- Everyone! Look at Baekhyun and learn. He’s so good.

- He is communication king. He makes a good use of Twitter.

- He looks like Maltese the most among idols I know.

- I think he was really born to be an idol. Every time he tweets something, it’s always full of cuteness. He's always on real-time trending. When I read it, it's understandable. He is so cute. Fans must be fans of him for thousands years.