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373. Can a K-pop stan really be feminist? Or can a feminist really be a K-pop stan?

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I’ve been asking myself this lately: can I really call myself a feminist and still be a K-pop stan? A lot of the time, being a K-pop fan contradicts what feminism entails: not idolizing/objectifying people and thinking critically. However, I always feel happy and joyful by the music, visuals, feeling of community and concerts. It is very confusing to love something that I know deeply is toxic and problematic. The tension gets clearer when I think about how fandom actually works. The system runs on emotional labor, mostly from women and unpaid. Fans are trained to stream, vote, buy albums, and defend idols online, or otherwise, you are not a “true” fan. Some Korean feminists, like those in the 6B4T movement(Read more here), reject K-pop entirely. They see it as part of a larger patriarchal structure that turns women’s care and loyalty into profit. When I read that, I started wondering if my own support was really “empowering” or if I was just another one feeding the same system. But I’ve also seen feminist fans carving out their own spaces inside fandom. They still love idols but do it consciously. They talk about labor contracts, beauty standards, and gender expectations while enjoying the music. It reminds me that it is maybe possible to care about K-pop and still question it. Maybe that’s where I fit? I don’t think being a feminist means I have to quit stanning altogether. Maybe it just means loving with awareness. Enjoying performances and knowing the industry is flawed. Still, it’s weird realizing that what feels like love and dedication can also be a kind of unpaid labor that keeps this male-dominated industry running. I can see the problems and still feel attached to them. What makes it harder is how platforms don’t really reward these reflections. Algorithms push drama, not nuance. The loudest posts, like those attacking idols or fandom fights, always go viral. Sometimes being a feminist K-pop fan just feels like trying to speak in a room that no one wants to hear. Can we love K-pop with awareness*?* Do you think feminism and fandom can really coexist, or are they always in tension? Have you ever struggled with this balance as a fan? submitted by /u/Beepbeep_dream [link] [comments]

374. Comeback Stage: VVUP - House Party @ SBS FunE The Show (251028)

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375. NEXZ Tomoya (Host: Lee Mujin) - Next To Me (NEXZ), Love Me Less (MAX), Again & Again (2PM), That’s Okay (EXO D.O.), Aloha (COOL) @ KBS Leemujin Service Episode 188 (251028) [ENG SUB]

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376. Why do Japanese K-Pop artists always make YouTube shorts together with other Japanese artists?

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When Japanese K-Pop artists make shorts with artists from another group, I've noticed they typically do this with other Japanese artists. It's really not randomly mixed. Thoughts? Example submitted by /u/SummerSplash [link] [comments]

377. Baby V.O.X Yoon Eunhye - Eunhye and Oh My Girl’s Hyojung’s 3-Day, 2-Night Trip to Gimnyeong, Jeju (251028) [ENG SUB]

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