I was a 2nd/3rd gen fan and looking back I feel like those idols were acting a lot more like their age and older than they are today. I tried giving some new groups, both boys and girls, a chance and I was shocked at how babyish they were acting. High-pitched mindless giggling, robotic movements to ensure they never make a facial expression and stay attractive 24/7, relying on being cute during variety content because they don’t have the skills that past idols had for obvious reasons. It was like when they would be joking around with their members, there was a noticeable lack in personality that I don’t remember past groups having so visibly. It was very odd and I don’t think I have interest in most of the new groups I’ve seen so far. Is this just the content that new fans prefer over past stuff? I know the groups I stanned weren’t perfect btw and they had their own social/misogynistic issues. I think the genre has probably just transformed a lot and I’m just getting old. submitted by /u/traffeny [link] [comments]
Why are idols acting more and more childlike as the years go by?
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