For example, Seohyun is someone who, I think, is conservative. Published Feb. 28, 2023 3:08 p.m. PST. MCNDs BIC Similarly, conjecture exists for those who had undergone surgery, but again, some idols have explicitly stated their surgical augmentations. Fans believed that Mnet discriminated against LOONA from the start since the group could not participate in the first round of the competition due to a Covid-19 diagnosis. jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_5654_2_34').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_5654_2_34', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], });. AleXa (She congratulates anyone who is able to come out, supports her non-binary friend) Also, she often appears in public with no makeup. Yoon Ga-ohn is a musical prodigy and the leader of the (fictional) K-pop idol group Dexter. Who is Who: Kpop Girl Groups SEVENTEEN (Wore pride pins and pride collections given by fans, supported fans during fansigns and fancalls) Who is Who: Kpop Girl Groups [7] This can be exemplified with modern music videos. Share. BTS's Jin updates his Instagram for the first time in 2023! [4] Dollification also plays into the Japanese desire for submissive kawaii: dolls are inherently cute and can be controlled at will, something that quenches the yearning for totally submissive females. Also for being "conservative" she has voiced quite a liberal (by some standards) opinion of a woman's role in society. Becoming an Idol doesnt suddenly undo years of ingrained misogyny, in fact I think the Kpop industry probably adds fuel to the fire. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. 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(2019). She was ranked number 4 on the Top 10 Most Beautiful K-Pop Idols According To Kpopmap Readers (2022 Yearly Results) with the vote of 2056. Moonbyuls song Shutdown ft Seori has inclusive lyrics and Moonbyul confirmed it is an erotic song about a lesbian relationship. [9], Min Hee-jin, who is the current CEO of ADOR, a subsidiary of entertainment company Hybe Corporation, has been accused of glamorizing pedophilia and sexualizing minors on numerous occasions, such as promoting posters of the 1974 film I'll Take Her Like a Father on her social medias and adapting a Lolita-inspired concept in her work with f(x) and NewJeans. They may also be required to go through plastic surgery for beautification,[13] and are required to interact with fans in a desirable manner. P1harmonys Soul bodies) belong to the state and represent the state's people. Retrieved 31 July 2013. jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_5654_2_41').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_5654_2_41', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], });. Stray Kids Hyunjin Uchae is a female K-Pop idol from Nature under N.CH World. [24] However, most artists keep enhancements private, so there is great conjecture of whether K-pop idols have had plastic surgery, including even the biggest names, such as members of Girls Generation[25] and Hyuna. Hayase Hana Why would it? H&Ds Nam DoHyon Seohyun was the first to come to mind. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. (2019). KOYOTEs Kim Jongmin Idols Who Are Part Canadian Canadians are known for being optimistic and funny. The letters in INFP stand for introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Prospecting. K-pop features Chinese idols, Japanese idols, Taiwanese idols, and even Americans! Suggestions. Seohyun (Played a gay character in a drama and later on in a interview, she announced she was proud of doing it) SANTA FE, Texas -. (2013). Another problem . 5. Retrieved 29 January 2020, from, https://www.soompi.com/article/366451wpp/super-juniors-shindong-talks-about-his-double-eyelid-surgery-on-sbs-strong-heart, Singer Hwang Chi Yeol Freely Admits to Plastic Surgery. Idols individually? Seohyun, Jiae, Irene, and Chorong seem like good examples. Early K-pop was not well received critically, but its catchiness and localization enamored the masses. [7] After an economic crisis in 1997 and success of K-pop outside South Korea, the innocence morphed into a more romantic and hipper image in the early 2000s. Retrieved 5 February 2020, from, http://kpop.aoimirai.net/kpop_statistics.html, Media, K. (2020). I think the major problem is people that arent Asian or dont understand Asian culture (yes Im lumping all of Asia together here because sexism isnt an issue limited to Korea only) have a hard time understanding how deeply rooted sexism really is here. Their bodies aren't their own. [6][15] The singer Rain is the embodiment of effeminate hyper-masculinity. doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190244705.013.11 jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_5654_2_26').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_5654_2_26', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], });. Retrieved 29 January 2020, from, https://www.soompi.com/article/753175wpp/singer-hwang-chi-yeol-freely-admits-to-plastic-surgery, 2005 Public Report. Busters JiSoo Super Juniors Heechul Seohyun is quite the liberal though. Simulacra and simulation. We can all feel just as strongly as her when bad things happen, but channeling that into something like 'the government failed us' is a little much. HOLLAND First K-pop idol to come out as gay, Girl Groups: Eric Nam. Deleted it from Kpopthoughts because it was obviously unpopular so were back here. [12] This allows the idols to become an unofficial representation of the South Korean culture, promoting cultural pride and building the nation into an "idol republic," meaning that their image (i.e. f(x)s Amber (Talked about how she supported her gay friends and have been in relationships with women before) Its not that surprising that male Idols, so Asian men, share this mindset. She was criticized for having too much screen-time compared to the other girls. Fans waited in line for days to see . Such optimization lead to increasing numbers of performers per group, each individualized to suit different consumers tastes, perfecting the performances, and increasing attractiveness of the group to the different consuming cultures. Maliangkay, Roald. We can actually draw a line when the first spark that is the K-Pop industry had spread to other mediums of entertainment such as TV dramas, reality shows, etc. OneHallyu 2022. These ideals consist of a slim figure, long legs and a perfect face. Retrieved 29 January 2020, from, https://aminoapps.com/c/k-drama/page/blog/korean-actors-actresses-before-and-after-plastic-surgery/moGs_kux8G5k8qQrZ07Enn7g1RxQxwx, https://id.pinterest.com/pin/651122058607912459/, Oh My Girls JinE Leaves Group And Agency. Do you know any other idols who support the LGBTQ+ community? If every Kpop related discussion went like this itd be way more fun and engaging! CRAVITY (Taeyoung decided to dye his hair the pride flag for a comeback, all members supported a fan on fancall, Allen talked about how there arent any specific colors for any gender and how there arent 2 genders, Hyeongjun confronting himself on breaking gender types) Be the first one to comment on this story. Popular music then became systematized in melody and harmony so there are little to no differences between different artists at all during a particular period. Comment below! GFRIENDs Kim SoJeong These conditions have notoriously driven some idols into deep depression and eventual suicidal episodes. INFINITEs Lee SungYeol [24] South Korea has the most cosmetic surgeries per capita out of anywhere in the world. [4], Dollification is a construct of placing sexual desire upon a submissive and uncorrupted object of beauty, something common to Korea due to traditional gender roles and patriarchal structure. LUCYs Shin Yechan DAY6s Jae (The members were taking a photo during a concert and Jae pointed out that he wanted the pride flag to be fully visible in the photo; overall every member of DAY6 is a supporter) SHINee's Jonghyun. Ladies Codes Ashley (Giving tips to a closeted lesbian) The idols / actors: Yeo One from Pentagon makes his acting debut, as Dexter member . Her blood type is A. TWICEs Chaeyoung School bullying allegations are taken very seriously in South Korea, and it often results in the member being removed from the group, as was seen in the case of Soojin from (G)I-DLE. (2017). Hence, some idol group leaders take extra precaution during this time period: Boy group ATEEZ caused laughter when they posed in front of the press at the voting polls this year: Thus, many K-Pop stars choose to wear muted colors like black when heading to the polls: Here's another way celebrities can bypass any opportunities to cause controversy: Meanwhile, vote tallying for South Korea's 2022 presidential elections begin today, March 9 KST. BVNDITs Jungwoo Retrieved 24 January 2013. She is a K-Pop rapper, singer, and songwriter. . 1. WJSNs Seola You are using an out of date browser. Many K-pop idols also avoided showing the peace sign since that could be mistaken for their support for the Conservative Party. Retrieved 29 January 2020, from, https://www.forbes.com/sites/caitlinkelley/2019/04/03/kpop-global-bts-blackpink-grow/#72b2c21b24e2, Korean Wave (Hallyu) Rise of Koreas Cultural Economy & Pop Culture. During the Syngman Rhee regime until the end of Park Chung-hee, the media had been fully controlled by the government, which conducted mass control on public information so that the government can maintain the mass consensus. Like it or not, plastic surgery will be a regular part of your life and rejection means no hope for your debut. Kpop Who wore it better? A member of the popular all male K-pop group, Super Junior, has stated in reference to Girls' Generation, a popular all female group, "[the members] can't get hurt without permission. Being an idol will snatch enjoyment of regular life as long as the slave contract stands. Brave Girls's Minyoung opens up her own cafe, Wonder Girls Lim & Shin Min Chul garner attention for their magnificent, traditional style family photos on their son's first birthday, Netizens react coldly to Lee Soo Man's letter dedicated to the SM Entertainment family and fans, GOT7's Park Jinyoung spends a sweet and fun-filled 'Rendezvous' with fans during his concert in Manila, Rapper Sik-K announces 'POP A LOT' tour in North America. MAJORS Vita Kpop Albums Info Do you want another version of this post with your MBTI? Your login session has expired. BLITZERS Chris Ironically, the early adoption of full-blown capitalism into South Koreas traditionally conservative and strict authoritarian cultural foundations, while fruitful in terms of persistent economic development, has brought with it horrific consequences unheard of in conventional liberal-democratic societies. [2] They are disallowed from dating to maintain innocence,[2] have a directed public life and persona and shamed for gaining weight or not keeping their appearance up. The three members of The Piggy Dolls, who were originally larger than most female K-pop idols, were put through training to lose a total of 56kg for a comeback. I just find it funny when they get so offended by some of the things kpop idols say and think that the idols need to be sjw wackos like them. Even if you're swollen, you're the only person who cares, people honestly can't tell. But the most tremendous impact of K-Pop and Korean Wave was on visualizing the South Korean image globally. [28] In fact, their manager, Kim Il-woong, has openly admitted that all the members have had surgical augmentations to their faces and breasts. 'Play Game: AWAKE' sets new record for Weeekly's highest 1st-week album sales, Netizens commemorate 'Produce 101' season 2's theme song 'Pick Me' turning 5-years old today. Huang Xingqiao [4] Additionally, dolls are often associated with prostitution or sexual favors, something that idol singers can face when exploited by their employers. The youngest K-pop Pisces idols are Yewang of EPEX and Jieun of Busters at 16 years old, while the oldest is 41 years old (Kang Yewon of Unnies and Sunghoon of Sechskies). Not to mention the accumulated costs needed to perfect your facial shape and retain your beauty in order to meet the requirements. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. DeVita In this dataset, there are 168 KPop idols who are born under the Zodiac sign of Pisces. was part of the early days of SM Entertainment's in-house production system, which has gone on to produce some of the most successful K-pop groups, including Red Velvet, Girls' Generation, Shinee, f(x), Exo, and many others. NOIRs Yang SiHa "i want to eat and play. Seventeens Jun Years Active: 2012-present. Sunny Hills Kota has been controversial. Cherry Bullets Bora Conservative - holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation. Double S 301s Kim Kyojong 05Class GaEun EXO (Has worn clothes related to the community and supported LGBTQ+ fans on fancalls, Chanyeol said love isnt only for men and women) but she said in public that she likes butt!!!! Disbanded Kpop Boy Groups 1. Fromis_9s Song Hayoung IZ*ONEs Sakura [GIVEAWAY] Win VVVIP tickets to PIXY's 'KARMA IS A B 2023 USA TOUR!'. Rather than conservative, I would describe her as traditionalistic, but not overly so, and principled. Not really. Moscow: Progress Publishers. Recently across the . Mnet released a clarification statement, however, not many were satisfied with the answers, and the controversy remains unresolved. 3. PURPLE K!SS Ireh Karlsen, S. (2017). TREASUREs Yoshi Before you hit me with that this is very popular on one hand I agree but on the other hand I feel like its a very hard to swallow pill for a lot of fans. I can't think of many female idols who have voiced conservative ideas off the top of my head. It is true that that can be the case many times. [9] Similarly, the stratification of genders in Korea is actually aided by the government and its patriarchal capitalism, and vice-versa. One of the most prominent controversies of 2022 was the votes on QUEENDOM 2 being rigged. Unnies Kim Sook Review of East Asian Pop Culture: Analysing the Korean Wave. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3HqmVhJwo, BTS Cant Save South Korea, Though Its $4.7 Billion GDP Boost Sounds Good. It is one of the most popular signs amongst idols, including DK (Seventeen), Mashiro (Kep1er), HongJoong (ATEEZ) and Bora (Cherry Bullet). [2] South Korea was reeling from an economic recession in the 1990s, and the success was noticed by a few business-oriented musicians that soon capitalized on the situation. [29] He is described as having "an angelic face and a killer body" or "a man's body with a boy's face. [2] The promising external success in conjunction with the diverse extant musical acts drove the music industry to facilitate portfolio diversification of their performing groups to maximize success and profits. [3], Femininity is often defined by a suppressed doll state conforming to Lolita ideals. K-Pop Culture: When Authoritarian Values Meets Capitalism, https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/2/16/16915672/what-is-kpop-history-explained, https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=2010-01-01%202020-01-29&q=kpop, K-Pop Is More Global Than Ever, Helping South Koreas Music Market Grow Into A Power Player. GIRLKINDs Medic Jin 4. Doyoung also said that a crush didnt have to be a man liking a woman or woman liking a man) New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Every second, every minute, every hour, every day they must maintain their supposedly god-like image between citizens and a single wrong step will drown them deeper into alienation and mental distress caused by society. Who are Most Beautiful K-pop Idols Without Makeup? The blossoming of BL literature in South Korea was boosted by the expansion of K-pop fandoms. In the past and even during the 2022 elections, which have been under way since last week, these numbers and colors have caused controversies online. Its fame and glamour has attracted a lot of people to become one and to look like one. Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. TWICE (Chaeyoung Fought the staff to sing Lady Gagas breakdown in Born This Way during their Twicelights concert, she also said she downloaded a lesbian movie. QUEENDOM is a Mnet survival show where female K-pop idols and soloists . TEEN TOPs C.A.P [2], As the flagship cultural commodities of South Korea, female K-pop singers are expected to be sexy, strong, and independent, in conjunction with being a product for the patriarchal South Korean capitalist society, which wants them to be submissive, innocent, cute, and lovable. Source: Reddit. Deepfake Porn Is Still a Threat, Particularly for K-Pop Stars. Societal values had shifted so that idols and actors are thus viewed to sit at a higher social standing, singing and dancing becoming a national treasure and the entertainment industry growing bigger than ever. K-pop features Chinese idols, Japanese idols, Taiwanese idols, and even Americans! People really want to think their favs are as progressive as them but most of the idols /specially speaking abt male idols/ for sure misoginistic and a lot are anti-feminist. joanie | sheher [4][5] Korean masculinity requires a soft or cosmopolitan masculinity. The thing is, a lot of male Idols we adore are friends with people that have made sexist, misogynistic and homophobic comments before (maybe even themselves). photo source: KProfiles Although many groups came before them, H.O.T. BLITZERS Sya [3], Combining this with Korea's male-dominated society, one that currently ranks the near the bottom of the Global Gender Gap list for modernized societies (presenting the largest gender wage and working condition gaps), produces an overtly sexualized popular music market. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Even though capitalism and liberal democracy had thrived in South Korea, the conservative value in its society hasnt completely gone but rather amalgamated with the established capitalist economy system.

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