The Journey of a Cassie Part Two – The List

Now, introductions out of the way, on to

#5: Changmin

If I were simply basing this on individual members’ personalities and how they affect me, Changmin may actually be a little higher on the list. But for the sake of creating a list that’s balanced and as fair as I can make it, he had to be at the bottom. That’s not to suggest that the boy’s not talented. However, when put up against his fellow members, he always seemed to fall second or third in one department or another.

From a vocal standpoint, Changmin has an astonishing range. I’d place him at about mid-tenor to lower falsetto when he’s in chest voice — meaning, singing from the diaphragm with more strength — to mid-falsetto when singing in head voice — meaning singing more from the throat, more air in the notes.

His ability to reach for high notes is commendable, a vocal quality that many a daydreaming alto singer could only hope to acquire. That being said, his voice is unspectacular in every other aspect. It’s strong when it has to be, tender at tender moments; however, there’s nothing in it that differentiates it from a milieu of pop stars, and in the context of the group was easily overshadowed.

In terms of his dancing, he did as much as anybody else in DBSK. However, while Yunho seems to have a sense of control over his long limbs, Changmin strikes me as stiff when he’s trying to control his movement and awkward when he lets go.

Be warned…the music in this video is actually pretty awful.

Changmin’s Dancing

On a completely superficial level, his adorableness is beyond contagious. Every time I see him, I get this urge to indulge in a cheek-pinch. Unfortunately, that cuteness and, consequently, his youth remind me of my younger brother. In that way, any chance at actual sex appeal for me is completely lost.

Granted, his maturity surpassed — and at times, still does surpass — the other members’ and his snarky sense of humour does wonderful things to my day, when I look at him all I see is puppy-dog face.

These elements combine to make him an (arguable) #5 for me. It really was a tough decision to put the maknae of the group at the bottom… yet again. However, it gets tougher for me as the list continues. Changmin, though adorable in every single sense of the word, doesn’t have the same strong effect on me as the other four members. As much as his maturity and vocal height created much needed balance for the group, I’m afraid for me that’s all it was… balance.

I hope you’ll “stay tuned” for the remainder of my list. If not, this will at least provide me a way to purge myself of the craziness that has become my life since I was thrown headlong into the DBSK hurricane.