I have long been observing Infinite's maknae Sungjong closely in an attempt to ascertain which other male idol it is that he reminds me of.
But I don't just mean in terms of looks, as that would probably be a more successful search should I peruse the numerous girl bands proliferating the K-pop scene. As Bunny mentioned in her post about 'best cross-dressed' Dongjun, there were genuine questions as to Sungjong's natural sex at the time of his debut. Rather, what I was looking for was more of a personality match, another boy that I'm already well aware of, and that he totally reminds me of. But I just couldn't put my finger on it.
It is common knowledge that Sungjong loves to impersonate girl band dances - it is his forte. He doesn't care if he's at sports day or recording on the radio. And I thought for a short time that it may be SHINee's Key that he reminds me of. But he is not sassy enough to be like Key. Not quite. And then I thought he was maybe a bit like Kevin from U-KISS. But somehow Kevin is just that much camper than Sungjong, who just seems more like a sweet young boy most of the time. Then, could it be Kwanghee? No way, he resides way too much in a world of his own to even have comparisons made to any other living beings. Take that comment as you will. As does Super Junior's Heechul ♥ who is on a whole other level.
Today, however, I finally realised who it is - how could I have been so blind - and I am kicking myself. Of course, it's none other than 2AM's Jo Kwon!!! Just look at this, where Sungjong tempts Jo Kwon up with a flick of the finger to join him in dancing to Hyuna's Bubble Pop - what a pair of divas!
It all makes sense now. Case closed! I think it's something to do with their facial expressions whilst dancing, and the precision of their moves. Whatever it is, I am relieved to have made the connection finally.
As a bonus, here is one of my favourite ever Sungjong "cross-dressing" dances.
Note that is was his normal hair - no wig - as he is only wearing a coat, which technically could be unisex...
6 comments:
Thank you, your post is fun as usual :)
IMO Kwon is on a completely different level: he's MUCH wilder. Sungjong still goes for precision, Kwonnie, for exaggeration.
I can't believe I was only made aware of a post from a lightning fast comment notification.
"painless-j" that is a wonderful analysis.
Jessica - this cheered me up no end.
Forever Key is the diva for me, but i'm so happy to study the competition, always happy. and Joon is such a delight!! I'm really glad you solved your mystery too, yokata ne..
but did you never see this??! https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=107390075983087
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Painless-j, thank you much for being so kind to read and enjoy the blog! I think that you are totally right about Kwonie being wilder. What I'm really hoping maybe is that this post will become a self fulfilling prophecy, and Sungjong will only being more extrovert and wild, just like Jo Kwon sunbaenim. *Fingers crossed*
Bunny, why had I not seen that video?! What have I been doing with my life - time wasting? This could have solved the mystery so long ago.
And yes, Key, he does take the biscuit, though I do enjoy giving the dongsangs a turn *_*
@Jessica: "maybe is that this post will become a self fulfilling prophecy, and Sungjong will only being more extrovert and wild, just like Jo Kwon sunbaenim"
I wish he would! The more "four-dimentional idols" the better, in my book!
@Bunny: ooooh that vid! The transition between the dancing devil and that modest bowing boy is fun in itself, too :)
That video of Jo Kwon and him is priceless! I love how quick Jo Kwon is to get up and do it perfectly!
Didn't realise it included bonus 'Lee Joon goofing off' footage at the beginning either. Excellent.
To be honest the Joon X Bubble pop was almost a blog is itself <3
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