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I wasn't expecting this, from an outside point of view GG seemed like SMs priority and like they were an extremely tight group. I feel extremely bad about it for her. I understand that her starting a business will mean less time for all the activities, but why not give her the benefit of the doubt, if she ends up missing activities because of business then they can ask her to leave as it's harming the group, fans would be more understanding if they could see the group was being harmed too, I can't believe they're kicking her out for this. I'm kind of in shock!

Updated with the figures I'm aware of if I've missed anything feel free to tell me off. :P

Move is my favourite single from them, so I'd prefer that over any other single they've had, but I hope the new single paves a new path and not copy of an old style but is generally a progression of the Salute era sound rather than a completely different direction. I want uptempo though that is for sure. I would maybe settle for a mid, but certainly not a ballad. Actually I wouldn't mind if they skipped a ballad completely as a single for this era, they have stunning ones, but single wise they don't get it right. I'm just super excited for this era, my expectations are way too high though.

It's really good! The rap dates it for me though, seems a little unnecessary. Sounds like her album is going to be amazing however, every song I've heard from it I like and I'm usually quite neutral to her.

Thanks JONES :) Thank you, are these the album Salute sales?

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Salute Single 161,000 Salute Album 263,000

Kinda cool seeing them on X-Factor so soon into their career. Vocally they are a bit weak, they definitely have to work on that, otherwise I think they are brilliant. Love seeing it at #1 on Australian iTunes, hopefully it can stay there officially.

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I really hope they can save this, their singles have done well so hopefully they release another soon and bring some attention back to the album. The album is disappointing though, it just seems very short after all the singles imo.

I thought The Saturdays would dominate this poll on here, pleasantly surprised to there isn't a front runner, but definitely seems we favour two groups over the rest. Wonder if the US groups will gain popularity over time if they manage to last.

Their choreography and dancing skills are definitely their strength! Have they got any tv promo in any country coming up does anyone know?

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Officially #2 in Australia! I'm half and half on the EP, love 3 of the songs, not so bothered about the others. I really am beginning to like them though, hopefully they polish their harmonies up a little but then they'll be really quite good. Hope they gain success world wide and we can have another girl group on the block. :)

Could f(x) leave SM and try and get a new label or will SM try and ban their activities? I've never witnessed a group with so much potential have so little effort and time put into them. I hadn't heard about Kris from Exo filing against the company, surely that will be a massive deal if he leaves as Exo must be one of SMs' biggest acts now. Is Kris a very popular member he's the only one I actually know but that doesn't mean much. >.< I really don't know much about how the industry works in S. Korea, but with the amount of cases filed against SM Entertainment, surely an independent investigation has happened at some point in how they treat their staff. I may be wrong but I thought the other members who filed against them won their cases? Unless, they were just freed up from their contracts but SM weren't seen as doing any wrong. Anyone able to shed some light on my ignorance?

Thanks Liam! @seantobewild 5th Harmony are a US girl group from their version of X-Factor.

I asked this on another forum, but am interested at how the views on different boards are and just generally which groups seem to be the most popular right now. I've put 'Other' as I know I won't have included every girl group out there, apologies if I missed of your favourite! [EDIT] Where's my poll? :unsure:

Updated both Salute figures. :)

G.R.L currently #2 on Australian ITunes, wonder if it'll made an inpact in the UK, Capital have playlisted them. :) Kinda worried about Neon Jungles album released next week though, it seems really hard for albums to do well for girl groups!

Really hope this does well for her next week, will be the first song I download in ages! Is there any news on the album? I'm looking forwards to hearing more as I've heard her say it's all the same team for the full album. :)

Showing at #93 on Livepopbars for me. I hope it can go top 40 today.

Salute single now passed the 100k marker. :) Silly Word Up! not managing that, hopefully one day.

We came last :( some shockers really, I didn't expect DNA to be our girls highest entry.

I really love this, nice video too. Really hope radio supports it in the UK it's a good summer track!

Thanks for doing this! Awesome read, I don't agree with all the results but it was definitely interesting. Hopefully Little Mix don't come last the next time we have one. :)