Her "talents" are huge - why "MR removed" videos are all bullshit

For a while now, a horrible cancer has been infecting the world of k-pop - the obsession with "talent".  I put "talent" in inverted commas because when people talk about "talent" in k-pop in either a positive or negative sense, they usually only ever talk about one thing, which is singing ability.  They tend to ignore other talents that actually matter a lot more for career advancement and industry success in the world of ultra-commercial idol pop, such as:

• Looking good on stage
• Dancing (sometimes also factored in when people discuss "talent" - but rarely)
• Looking good on TV
• Stage presence
• Looking good in front of still cameras (i.e modelling)
• Talking to the media (if you don't think this one matters, just ask anyone in KARA)
• Looking good in a versatile way for different outfits to use in different concepts
• Emotional labour (what air hostesses do - keeping the happy facade up, smiling constantly when you've had a shit day etc, ask f(x) about this one)
• Looking good even in airports
• Fellatio technique (just ask [insert your bias here])
• Looking good even in a car accident (or else)
• Behind-the-scenes talent that supports your talent (songwriters, producers, stylists, choreographers)
• Looking good at all times

It also helps if you are attractive.  More fun facts about vocal performances after the jump.