The fantasy and then the reality. Like eating a ton of sugary snacks. Later there's stomach aches, regret, depression, and no energy. Kpop and kdramas are a dream, and the reality is dystopian. I wouldn't be Korean, Japanese, or Chinese if you paid me. Most countries are going through the same struggles. Even America has a version of this misery. I feel bad for future generations.
It has become the "norm" in this twisted world of pop culture...no wonder there are many who are suffering from mental health issues...and the worse part is...these fans believe they get the "healing" from the music and personas of these "stars"... without realizing that these people are also terribly ill...
This , I was thinking why someone hasn't brought it up yet. I also saw that clip 2 days ago, and the reaction on Suga's face was very uncomfortable. Sometimes, I feel Suga's face gives out, and he falls out of this pretense stuff. He is visibly not close with Tae and Jk. More so with Tae. Though there are a lot of ships on YouTube, it's either he acts silly which is easy coz everyone will think he is goofy, or he stays numb."BTS' V says he thought of hurting himself to rest for a day amid hectic schedule: ‘Started to compare myself to others’..."
(Context: 2018)
"...So I guess we can’t rest...and all this negativity piled up inside me. I didn’t think I could do anything in that state so I kept thinking of ways I could rest. I even thought I should get hurt. If I get hurt, would I be able to rest? So, I thought I should get hurt. But now I want to change that me of the past..."
- Kim Taehyung
BTS' V says he thought of hurting himself to rest for a day amid hectic schedule: ‘Started to compare myself to others’
Kim Taehyung aka V joined Suga on Suchwita. He is the last member of BTS to star as the show guest.www.hindustantimes.com
Showing their "vulnerable" sides to the public is very "appealing" especially to their fans...who are already "programmed to empathize" with them...and H*be knows this too well... For as long as they "stay in character" and never impute any blame on the part of their agency...they can appear "open and transparent..." Notice how in their personal "narratives" they often end up "blaming themselves..."
Yes they like victimize themselves
I realised it later on they were riding on empathy. It always bugged me how they became big. Their reality shows were all to build up their character, and praise their company. The way Suga said it was his fault that he continued with a broken shoulder in early days, and it was Jimin's fault for being insecure with his body.
What their fans don't realize is that, the support they thought they're giving them by purchasing more albums and/or merch...is not really benefitting them much... A very large percentage of the income goes to H*be... so, the truth is, they are being used as an "income machine" by the company... Their "parasocial relationship" with these men, has become like an "oil to keep the machine going..."
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I thought these latest photos of him were so weird. There's this one, and then the one of him in a suit looking manly. I barely recognize him in this punk themed get-up. The hair is okay I guess, but what really makes this outfit crappy is the plaid whatever-it-is around his waist. Get rid of that. It's hiding a nice pair of jeans, and it's also hiding his legs. He'd look way more attractive without the weirdo skirt thing.
You don't have to like how the industry operates, but you have no right to demand they "learn English" just to speak to you. You're not even going to get a chance to speak to them in the first place so idk what you're complaining about. Not everything revolves around the States and the English-only speakers. They have subtitles for video content anyway.
Oh no, how can I sleep at night being on your "ignore button". And they have subtitles. It's a you problem if you're too damn lazy to read. No one is obligated to learn a language for you.No that's not entitlement. Thats bare minimum when they have so many international fans.
I've noticed you are on my ignore button lol. Don't remember why but probably you earned it.
When we go to a foreign country as tourists we are not expected to learn the native language. If you're moving there, then sure. It makes sense to learn the local language to integrate smoothly. K-pop idols are not migrating here. They are touring. They have busy schedules are work really hard on vocals, choreo etc. Whether you like them or not is a separate issue. But they do not have to learn English. You get subtitles. That should be sufficient. And if they speak a little English, it's a bonus.
And it's a "you" problem that I have a problem with something and I addressed it. Sleep well Hun.Oh no, how can I sleep at night being on your "ignore button". And they have subtitles. It's a you problem if you're too damn lazy to read. No one is obligated to learn a language for you.
Broken logic detected
Broken logic indeed. I have no idea what point, if any, this person is trying to make.
Germany is no longer the center of the world and Thailand never was. The group I listen to learned Thai to communicate with fans. Why would I listen to a group I can't understand? What do we have in common? They're only touring here to manipulate and exploit Americans for dollars. Pass. It's not entitlement when the country with the most English speakers is India. Along with Chinese, Spanish, and French, English is a global language that's the primary language in multiple countries. If you want to sell me something, be able to speak to me. I don't appreciate someone who won't bother to learn my language trying to exploit me.
If I went to Korea to sell something or have a concert, I would learn Korean. At least learn a bare minimum. It's been a decade and most of them can't get past hi, I love you, Armyyyyyy, and bye.
The united states isn't the center of the world either, though they certainly think they are. Again, you have subtitles. At concerts during the ments they have a translator who translates right after they say their part in Korean. They often do try to say a few words in English too. I don't understand how you think you're being "exploited" just because they don't speak English. You're not being forced to spend money on them anyway. This entitlement of "speak English!" is just too obnoxious however. Do you want them to sing their songs in English too? After all, you "can't understand what they're saying when they sing in Korean". You do realize this is K-pop right?