Kpop fans usually define “ace” as someone who is good at everything, including singing, dancing, and rapping. This always confused me, because this doesn’t seem to give ace any distinction from all-rounder. However, I recently learned that the term originally comes from the idea of a company having an “ace up their sleeve,” like a secret weapon to deploy at the right time.
After seeing Martin’s episode of Lee Mujin Service, I understand better what the term is supposed to mean. It’s basically an idol that a rival company would see and get mad as hell that they didn’t find them first. If companies traded idols like the NBA trades players, it’s someone whom every company would be fighting over to get. It has to be someone whose talent and star quality are both undeniable.
Martin not only can rap, sing, and dance; he’s exceptionally talented at rapping and has a surprisingly soulful voice for being just 17 years old. On top of that, he has the ability to produce his own music, a likable personality, and a kind of natural confidence that can’t be taught. BigHit is definitely pushing him hard, but he lives up to the hype. He’s one of very few idols who could be launched as a solo star right now and be successful. That’s the type of idol that I see as an “ace.”
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