Switching Fandoms

With a large idol group, distributing resources is a problem. It's fair to say that no group can distribute them evenly.

Whether it's the center position on stage, screen time in music videos, or opportunities in variety shows, endorsements, magazines, and film and television, anyone who gets noticeably more than the others is branded the company's favorite.

Some people have several different groups of performers behind them onstage, yet they remain the center every time. They're the undisputed favorites.

Others may not get many lines onstage, but they thrive in outside variety shows and acting roles. By the time the fans catch on, they're mocked for having their hidden favorite finally crowned.

So what does a true hidden favorite look like?

They get plenty of center parts, but only the stage favorites get criticized.

When fans fight, their fans are smart enough to keep quiet and stay invisible.

They get few but choice variety show opportunities, all regular slots on the three major networks.

They're not the lead in films or TV dramas, but they work with famous actors.

When it comes to music and OSTs, an even bigger favorite takes the heat for them.

Readers with lots of dealbreakers, beware. There are too many to list, so I'm not going to try.

For example, every possible fandom-related dealbreaker.

For example, an equilateral love triangle, including BL.

To avoid accusations of misleading readers, I hereby state that this is not a feel-good story all the way through.

The large idol group is original. There are too many names to remember, so members are generally referred to by their positions in the group.

Theme: May your favorite become the hidden favorite.