I saw this at a blog and I decided to repost it, so that means everything is not my opinion lol. But if you want to know my stand about these things let me know by commenting.
"My Korean friend visit me yesterday and we were talking a lot about Kpop. She found it pretty shocking that I'm so into Kpop because the last time we met (like 4 years ago), I was always listening to either RHCP or Eminem. She was working as a make up artist and a wardrobe assistant for 6 years (until last July) and shared some insight view of the industry (we were talking until 4 in the morning. I'm drinking my 2nd cup of coffee now in office). At first I was reluctant to make this thread because I know some of you may react badly. But I really, really, really want to share the stories here. You don't need to believe it. It's fine because I also won't be able to provide any proof of her story. Most of the stories are old stories that already here (mostly in My Korean Celeb Secrets thread. That immortal thread ) because I want to hear her view about it. So here they are:"Before it goes any further, I just want to remind you all that this is purely based on my friend's opinion and perspective. I won't say it will be 100% right or accurate or objective (because she also dislike or being biased towards some idols). She's also not active working anymore since this March ("I'm going to married, why should I bother working hard again?" LOL. I envy her) I just think an inside perspective will be interesting to shared. Again, you don't have to believe all of the stories here. I won't even bother trying to convince you all."
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SHINee
About SHINee (especially Onew): She said SHINee is starting to lost their sparks between the member, specially Onew. She said some SM staff told her that Onew is really considering to quit from the business. SM is also not a help neither. They are so focusing on EXO now (because they invested a silly huge amount of money on them already). That's why SHINee's comeback was 'just like that'. So I guess most of the postings that state Onew is kinda depressed is not that wrong at all.
About the gay/lesbian rumor. Well... she is sure Key is pure gay.Minho is as competitive as his image in TV. He's also kinda moody, and yes, he's a noona killer!
Minho really tries his best to be such a perfection. You know, the handsome, smart, athletic, strong, type of guy. He looks up to Siwon so much (wow, like a surprise there!)
She likes Onew the best actually from all of SHINee member. Minho is the least she likes (don't kill me...)
Minho dates a lot, she said, mostly rookie actresses.
Taemin is pretty shy with woman. She dates about twice with another idol but never in a relationship, she thinks.
They were closer before. Onew is always hard to approach but not as hard as now. Right now she said, the arguments between them are more often than before. the members are trying hard to get some spotlight on them.
Yes, Onew is reluctant to start a new relationship with woman but he is not gay, AT ALL~
She thinks it was more likely a fans service. Most of Korean men still prefer Korean women as their wives, more of the cultural thing.
Key's personality on and off camera is quite the same.
She said Jonghyun and Minho is the most different person on/off camera. No one in the industry have the courage to be 'a spoiled brat'. Like I was saying before, no one treats them as a star in the industry. All of them, all of the idols, despite the bad character, are truly a hard working person. They know they need to work harder and harder if they want to maintain their popularity or reach a higher popularity
She just said Taemin was dating a girl before, I'm not sure if he still is now. But that girl was from a small company, can be considered as a new group (sorry for teasing...)
