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My (Maybe) Unpopular K-Pop Opinions

Hello Everyone!

I don’t really post a lot about myself, but now that I’ve somehow gained close to 500 followers, I figured it was time to do another ‘About Me’ post of sorts. This one though is going to be focused more on my potentially unpopular K-pop opinions.

Quick Disclaimer: These are just my opinions and you do not have to agree with me. However, please be respectful. Also, I’m not looking to offend someone, just express some opinions I may not usually.

Okay, let’s jump in!

Idols should not debut before age 16.

Now this isn’t a hard and fast rule. If an idol gets the proper protection from their companies and the entire group is not under age, I don’t mind it so much. However, 16 is very young to enter such a brutal industry. It’s one thing to train and it’s another thing to be an idol. Under age idols are constantly subject to sexualization—particularly female idols, but it does happen with male idols too.

K-pop CEOs need to stop being idolized/romanticized

I’m sorry, but Bang PD is not a daddy. In fact, he’s pretty problematic, but so many people ignore it because he created BTS. Let’s be clear, he wasn’t the one scouting them. Also, it reminds me of how the Directioners (including my teenage self lol) romanticized Simon Cowell because he put together 1D. Yet, his company lost both 1D and Little Mix because of widespread mistreatment.

Kpop CEOs are businessmen. Many only care about their idols for the money. I’m not saying you can’t admire them or respect them, but let’s not be our her romanticizing them, okay? (Memes are one thing but it’s gone a bit far sometimes).

Dice should’ve been Nmixx’s debut song

I really do not understand the hate ‘Dice’ has gotten. It’s the perfect amount of experimental and the concept was quite unique imo. I feel like the members got to shine more.

Loco was Itzy’s last good comeback

I love Itzy, don’t get me wrong, I think a lot of the hate they get is absolutely unfounded and ridiculous. However, the last few comebacks have just not been good and their image almost seems to be going backward. Their current songs are too young for the now fully adult members. These are songs I would’ve expected in their debut era. I honestly think it’s a disservice to the members and I really want to see them return to their bad ass and independent image.

EXID is tragically underrated

It is so rare for girl groups to write their own songs and EXID has been doing so since the second generation. Not to mention, LE is the unsung rapper of Kpop. She’s literally mentored Hyuna and Soyeon (rumored, but likely as it’s well known she’s a rap mentor for Cube).

K-Pop companies should educate their idols in cultural and race issues

This is not to say that individual idols do not have culpability in racist actions, but Korea is a very homogenous country and for those fully raised there, I would expect some level of ignorance. However, if you choose to enter such a public career, it is a duty to learn about other cultures, cultural appropriation, etc. The companies have the budget and ability to do this on a systemic level.

Most idols are forced to have eating disorders

I should preface this by saying that I have been recovering from an eating disorder for about a year. I’m also not out here diagnosing anyone, but the Ah companies force their idols to eat is alarming. Whenever I hear idols talk about food, they often mirror my disordered thoughts about food. Idols should not have to have meal coupons or not get to eat. Instead, K-pop (including the fans) need to accept different body types which are natural.

Thanks and let me know if you want to see more of these types of posts.