Buying Complicated Asian Albums: Part 2

Vixx - Hyde (Original)

Vixx - Jekyll (Repackage)

I sincerely apologize for not dedicating some of my time towards writing posts and sharing throwback J-pop music videos on Saturdays.  On my last post about “Buying Complicated Asian Albums” I stated that part two would be about packaging and the bias system, but I’m going to do a switch-a-roo, and talk about repackaging albums. Therefore, part 3 will be about packing and the bias system.

The reason for the switch of topic is because several popular K-pop bands that have made a comeback for the summer have also decided to put out a repackage album. What is a repackage album? A repackage album is an album that has been re-scrapped into a different concept, or opposite of the original album that was released the first time.  Meaning you have purchase the same album, but it will possibly have 2-3 new songs. The purposes of a repackage album are to resale the “same” album and make more profit.  I guarantee you that a selection of K-pop fans have bought the original release album, and are willing to buy the repackage album. Once again, this is another trick or marketing tool to get K-pop fans to spend “more” money on their products. Fans are at fault too. Is it necessary to buy “both” albums? Think about it?   

 

Love Beat

Shinee

• Part 1: Misconceptions of  You
• Part 2: Misconceptions of  Me
• Part 3: Misconceptions of Us (Repackage)

Growl

EXO

• XOXO :Hug & Kiss (Wolf)



Misconceptions of Us

• Growl (Repackage)

MBLAQ

• Sexy Beat
• Love Beat (Repackage)