Lately, I’ve been thinking about how a lot of idols lose fans, not just because of their company’s mismanagement or lack of promotions, but also because of the way some of their own solo stans and akgaes behave. When you look at fandom spaces, it’s honestly wild how many people say they stopped stanning a member, not because they stopped liking the idol, but because they got so tired of dealing with that member’s solo fans. It’s ironic, because akgaes think they’re “protecting” their fave by tearing down the group or other members, but all they really do is make casual fans and even group stans resentful. Solo stans create this super hostile environment where everything has to be about their fave. If another member gets attention, it’s suddenly “unfair distribution” or “the company sabotaging X.” That negativity ends up in every conversation. People don’t want to support an idol if supporting them means constantly being dragged into fights with the rest of the fandom. And you know what's the worst part? It makes their fave look bad. Even if the idol is a kind, humble person, people start associating them with the behavior of their akgaes. “Oh, so and so's stans are always rude, they act like ___ is better than the group and they can’t share space with anyone else.” That reputation sticks unfortunately. On top of that, akgaes shrink their idol’s potential audience. Instead of encouraging group fans to also support solo activities, they push people away with their elitism. In my opinion, a healthy fandom helps an idol grow, while an akgae driven fandom isolates them. I get being protective of your fave, but the constant “only ___ matters” attitude just backfires. At the end of the day, no idol exists in a vacuum. Most of them want their group to succeed, they value their members, and they rely on group activities to stay relevant. If akgaes keep sabotaging those relationships, they’re not helping their fave shine. They’re slowly cutting off the support system that allows them to have a career in the first place. So honestly, sometimes it’s not just the company or the idol’s lack of charm that makes them fade. Sometimes, it’s their own fandom shooting them in the foot. And before anyone jumps in the comments saying “just get off social media and avoid fan spaces!!”, that’s not really the point. Being in the fandom is part of how idols get noticed, grow their careers, and connect with people. If all the spaces are full of negativity and gatekeeping, it’s not just about one fan logging off. It ends up affecting how the idol is seen and how many people even want to support them. I'm curious to know what you all think. Have you ever found yourself less inclined to follow an idol because of how their solo stans act, or because of negative experiences you've had with their fandom? submitted by /u/ResponsibleUsual7536 [link] [comments]
