who do you want to win the best rookie award?
Before I go on to fully explain and answer this question, I want it to be very clear that I respect all KPOP groups and that I am by far as loyal as a true EXOtic can be-
With your question, you're asking me to answer this truthfully, yes? To answer this with an unbiased mind.
In my opinion, the only band I would ever want to see win the Best Rookie Award for this year (2012) would be no one other than B.A.P. Now I know I'll probably get a bunch of hate from my fandom or maybe even some unfollowers, but I'm going to try to explain this as well as I can.
EXO-M has just won the award for Best Newcomer in China. I'm very proud of them. I know how much they deserve it. I'm not saying that EXO-K doesn't deserve the same award in Korea, but you have to admit, there was a slight difference between the subgroups. I love EXO with all my heart and as a fan, I only want to see them grow and prosper. But if we're going to discuss who really deserves this award?
In all honesty, ever group deserves this award when they debut. But to put it based on skill, or whatever standard, I'd have to say that it is without a doubt B.A.P. EXO-M went on various variety shows, had online and live interviews, and were on the cover of every magazine and newspaper in China. SM did such a great job of popularizing them there. But when you look at EXO-K, I almost feel a bit burdened; a bit sad - that yes, there were interviews, but not enough. That the way I got to know more about EXO-K was through rumours from sasaeng fans, from repeatedly watching their showcase, and from watching them perform the same song over and over again.
I know EXO-K gave their all, I know they did. But to compete against 4 comebacks, reality show, and a world tour? I'm sorry, but it really is an obvious choice.
It is none of the boys' fault, really. It's just... It's evident South Korea and China are different with the way they handle the entertainment business. And in my opinion, for creating a group that was supposed to be "one", SM didn't cover South Korea like they did with China. It hurts me to say that I don't think half of my favourite band is going to win, it really does. And if they don't win, it's not because of their failed efforts. It's for SM's and how they failed to ladder the competition with how great EXO-K is.
I'm sorry if I have offended any of you but please respect my opinion.