source: http://nuest-stuff.tumblr.com/post/108450432217/pledisstansunite2k15-please-lets-make-this-an
I feel this.. Please read if you haven't.
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Pledis Entertainment was single-handedly in 2007 by Han Sang Soo(current CEO), Park Kahi and Son Dambi. When they first began, they had nothing but a practice room: no building, no office, no other employees.
Son Dambi and After School, its first two artists, did quite well in their first years, and that established Pledis Entertainment enough as a company to proceed with creating more groups.
These groups includes various After School sub-units, NU'EST, Hello Venus and Seventeen.
Pledis also put out numerous other solo acts including Kahi, Hang Gong Geun and Raina.
Unfortunately, Pledis is going through some financial trouble, and is thereby unable to give its artists frequent comebacks and proper promotions.
In 2012, Pledis lost $917,000 and in 2013, it lost $254,000 USD and seems to be losing until now. This is probably why Pledis let go of Hello Venus in 2014.
More on misfortunes of Pledis Artists
After School is almost always nominated for first place, but has only ever won in Because Of You.
Even Pledis' most interesting and original group, Orange Caramel, has never won despite their popularity.
Seventeen was supposed to have debuted in 2012. Probably because of the financial loss, the debut is still being postponed. Some of the original members have been leaving because of the delay.
NU'EST reached the peak of their popularity(in terms of album sales) when they debuted. They were never able to reach the number of album sales their debut single had, even with a full album. As can be seen, with every comeback, they have actually decreased in album sales.
(*click the external link to view completely. Including the graph.)
Hello Venus had expressed that they were depressed when the company decided to split, and they tried to fight it.
It is rumored that Yoo Ara had a falling out because of this, and so left Pledis. There was no official statement from Pledis about this matter.
Raina's solo debut, 'You End, and Me' was probably expected to do as well as 'A Midsummer's Night Sweetness', her colab with San E. It unfortunately did much, much worst.
After School's 'First Love' was a very high budget comeback. It took six months worth of preparation and a great deal of inquiry. Unfortunately, After School was promoting at the same time as some of the biggest names in Kpop and so were unable to win even one award.
Pledis has boycotted Mnet before because of a dispute they had in 2009, and After School was not invited to perform on M!Countdown until much later. This dispute was probably why NU'EST wasn't nominated for best rookie in 2012, and more importantly, why After School wasn't nominated for any award in the 2013 MAMA's- despite the fact they clearly were one of the best female dance groups.
NU'EST had expected so much from 'Goodbye Bye,' but unfortunately, they did worst than ever. Jr of NU'EST has actually publicly cried because he has not "fulfilled his promises" to his fans and his members, promises to do with gaining popularity.
Pledis spreads itself out way too thin when it comes to overseas promoting. NU'EST has debuted in both China and Japan (clearly without being ready to do so). After School promotes constantly in Japan, and with a lot of activities in China. Unfortunately, all this comes at the expense of less promotion in Korea.
Jooyeon chose to leave After School even though Pledis had given her the option not to. Kahi very recently chose to leave Pledis. Idols from Pledis are choosing to leave, most certainly because if how bad the company is doing. This concerning for people who stan Pledis.
After School has not had a Korean comeback in 19 months.
Son Dambi has not had a comeback in 13 months.
Kahi has not had a comeback in 15 months.
NU'EST has not had a Korean comeback in 6 months.
Seventeen has yet to debut.
Given Pledis series of unfortunate events, it's quite understandable why the artists have sparse comebacks and a very little promotion.
Which is such a shame....
Because it truly has some of the most gorgeous and most talented artists in the Kpop industry.
To all the Playgirlz/Playboyz, the LO/\Es, the SM17ES, the DBLV. To all fans of any Pledis artist.
This curse on Pledis is affecting us all. We are frustrated by the lack of promotion and the streak of bad luck that falls upon our Pledis idols.
Most importantly, we're afraid that at some point, one will give up. We have to help secure their popularity. We don't want anyone else to choose to leave because they don't think they can prosper under Pledis.
I therefore call upon you all to help wish Lizzy's solo debut next week. Vote, buy, share. Help her win. Help her do well, even if you aren't a fan!
Who knows, it could lead to an earlier comeback from the artist you love.
Let's help one another, and please let's make 2015 the year of PLEDIS. The spotlight has been stolen from us for too long.
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a/n: Very well said T__T #PledisStansUnite2K15
Lizzy will have her solo debut January 23rd with the digital single ‘I’m Not an Easy Girl.’ Click the link at the side to see the teaser.
It tears me up when I realize it. We need to double our support. I can't accept if any artist will leave. Hello Venus is enough, we had enough and I know all of us don't want that to happened, right?
Please, don't leave them, don't forget that you once became a part of being a fan. LO/\Es, I know you can feel it. What will happen if NU'EST disbanded? What will happen if some of them leave? I'm sure it won't stay as it use to be. Look when Baekho's out, it seems incomplete right? It looks dull, sad because they are not complete as a group. Please be aware, and don't ever leave them. Let's stay in their side whatever happens. We're the only one who can help them. Jr cried because of us(fans). He cared so much that he even cried in front just to say sorry because he knows from himself that we'll become sad if they'll continue to drop.
I always wish Pledis to give them a comeback just like in Face. Now I know why it didn't happened. It's not really Pledis' fault. I know once in our life, we experience falling, maybe often. But think about it, every problem has a solution. I know there will be a perfect time for everything. There's a reason why it happens. And who knows it will become their strength to keep going.
Encourage them all with awesome words! Leave them an encouraging words before going to sleep. And most importantly, pray for them :)
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