I've been an "Armyblink" (more focused on BTS) for the longest time so I'm mostly going to be focused on them. Apologies if this post doesn't make sense, but I hope to get my point across. It's a known fact that both Blackpink and BTS have been through multiple known controversies and have "apologized" for a few. However, there are a multitude of controversies they have been through that have barely been acknowledged, answered through the company, or completely disregarded. Blackpink (girl groups in general) definitely take a lot of the brunt of their controversies, whereas as most people would say, Army brush BTS's controversies under the rug. Nonetheless, my question is, to what extent do people want idols to apologize for their actions? Say, an idol does something a couple of years ago, was heavily criticized at the time and gave a measly little apology before everyone inevitably moved on. I find repentance culture so interesting because I'm not sure what such a late apology or accountability would do. Late apologies usually do not constitute to people wanting the apology actually forgiving them, but is instead used as a way to silence fans that are genuinely concerned because "they apologized!!!". This goes for any Kpop fandom or group, there's no way of winning. Most of the Kpop industry has done problematic things; and large and famous kpop groups are not exempt from that because they're human and if we're being honest, would have skewed development and education. Don't get me wrong, I understand the need for apologies after something recent and which needs to be held accountable. However, I don't really understand it for things done years ago where an apology would be nothing but a PR stunt, disgenuine, or something an idol already forgot about. And on the flip side, why would someone be so adamant for an apology after so long? I'd love for someone to clue me in. (Admittedly, this is fueled by the infamous snark subs where I had to block both for my own mental health. I wonder if they know they're just as parasocial as Armyblinks.) submitted by /u/Nice-Experience6226 [link] [comments]
Kpop Idols and their Questionable Apologies
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