Why y’all just so toxic for absolutely no reason.

She posted her second photo today, and despite being mostly inactive, she’s already at over 700,000 followers. At this rate, she might hit 1 million soon. It’s kind of surreal to watch, especially considering everything that’s happened. I’m not bringing this up to reopen the bullying scandal again, people are entitled to their opinions on it. But for me, I followed her because it just felt genuinely unfair how everything played out. She was so young, and it all unfolded so fast and so publicly. Whether or not you believe she made mistakes, the level of backlash was overwhelming. I’ve seen a lot of people online ask why is she still getting so much attention? She was only in the group for a short time. She barely had any public activities. And with everything that happened, some people are calling the continued support “delusional” or overly parasocial. I think a lot of people aren’t just “stanning” her but they’re quietly hoping she gets another shot at life on her own terms. So I’m curious: Why do you think so many people still care about Kim Garam, even after all this time, and even though she was only in the group for such a short period? submitted by /u/prettymuneca [link] [comments]

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Im Korean, and KPop has been REALLY getting under my skin lately. The music is okay- I don’t really like most of the music modern groups are putting out, but that’s just my preference. It’s the FAN CULTURE. CAN FANS PLEASE EXPLAIN THESE: -Obsessing over kpop idols and their “personalities” when their jobs are to be idols on and off stage? It doesn’t mean idols are bad people, just that people shouldn’t be obsessing over their scripted personalities. -Posting “Kpop idols workouts” and “idol diets” when most idols have clear eating disorders/starve themselves -THE “CUTE IDOL MOMENT” COMPILATIONS. These idols are so clearly fishing to be clipped, and people eat it up 😭😭 -Koreaboos- PLEASE STOP. Why am I getting fetishized because I’m Korean 😭 Kdramas and Kpop are great parts of our culture, but they’re just our entertainment- many aspects of our culture are totally different submitted by /u/breaddoes [link] [comments]

I feel like every episode with Twice was super funny but if I had to pick a favorite, maybe the one where they played a “guess who” game and a game similar to never have I ever where you’d put a finger down if a description applied to you. One of my favorite moments was when Tzuyu did a body wave to grab fruit across the table when the group was eating. submitted by /u/choerry_bomb [link] [comments]

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What do you guys think of songs/lyrics, culture, and artists of Western Rap culture? I’m trying to understand people’s thoughts on other genres. Idk it js is something that seems very interesting. submitted by /u/Strange-Equal-7127 [link] [comments]

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I say 3/4 because obviously hybe wasn’t big until BTS and I’m sure army’s have some stories to tell. I know idols under big companies can have struggles, especially when it comes to favouring certain groups, but I’d like to highlight some of the groups who made it big who didn’t have the same opportunities as others. The main one that comes to mind is seventeen, who I Stan but aren’t my ult - them filming their own music videos and woozi putting in so much effort makes me so happy to see them where they are now Ateez needs a mention as well - always booked, doing everything they can to promote their group. The pre debut videos of them on the street asking people to come to their shows always pops up in my mind when I see their tour videos nowadays. submitted by /u/jakylln [link] [comments]

Some idol stage names are sleek and simple, others are bold, mysterious, or just really fun to say. I’m curious whose stage name has always stood out to you and why? Whether it’s the meaning behind it, the way it sounds, or how well it fits their vibe, feel free to share your picks! (Bonus points if the name has a fun backstory!) submitted by /u/Positive_Glass_442 [link] [comments]

joy has the best red hair!👑 2nd place: yeji 3rd place: yuqi & ningning • split dyed hair and a few colored strands also count! • Gen 3, Gen 4, Gen 5 • female idols only • to make it more fun for everyone: 3 members max from the same group • time to comment/vote: 24 hours submitted by /u/hyun_chuu [link] [comments]

yeonjun has the best red hair!👑 2nd place: taeyong 3rd place: hyunjin • split dyed hair and a few colored strands also count! • Gen 3, Gen 4, Gen 5 • male idols only • to make it more fun for everyone: 3 members max from the same group • time to comment/vote: 24 hours submitted by /u/hyun_chuu [link] [comments]

Let me preface this by saying this isn’t a reflection of how I personally feel about K-Pop, but rather something I’ve been observing for a while now. K-Pop, at its core, is Korean pop music. It has built a massive global fanbase, and some would even argue that it is mainstream. I’m not here to tell you that’s wrong, but I am here to suggest that K-Pop might never be as mainstream as some people hope it will be. At least, not in the way Western pop dominates the global scene. Let’s talk about radio play, which still plays a significant role in defining what’s “mainstream.” I’m Belgian, and I listen to the radio regularly. Off the top of my head, here are the K-Pop (or K-Pop-adjacent) songs I’ve heard played more than once: “Cupid” (English version) by FIFTY FIFTY “Dynamite” by BTS “My Universe” by Coldplay & BTS “APT” by Bruno Mars & Rosé “Kiss and Make Up” by Dua Lipa & BLACKPINK “One of the Girls” by The Weeknd & Jennie And of course, “Gangnam Style” by PSY What do these all have in common? Except for Gangnam Style, they’re either fully in English or collaborations with major Western artists. That pattern isn’t a coincidence—it’s part of a larger reality. We can argue all day about how frustrating it is that many people don’t give foreign-language music a chance, and yeah, it is frustrating. But most of the time, it’s not out of malice. People just tend to gravitate toward music they can understand. Lyrics often shape emotional connection, and when that connection is missing, people tune out. TikTok has shifted the music landscape significantly. You could argue it's also become a landscape to explore new music and for songs to go viral. Plenty of K-Pop sounds have gone viral there recently. But even on TikTok, I’ve noticed that the viral sounds people latch onto are often instrumental—no lyrics, no language barrier. And look, I don’t think there’s a problem with this. In fact, I think most K-Pop companies understand the limitations of language in the global market. That’s why we’re seeing groups like KATSEYE, which are clearly built with international success in mind. I’ve already been hearing Gabriella on the radio nearly every other day, which says a lot. It's not hugely different from let's say Senorita by G-Idle for example, but it's in English instead of Korean, and therefor it gets radio success much easier. Yes, there are occasional exceptions where songs in other languages go global. But unless it's in English or sometimes Spanish, it's just that: an exception, not the norm. The K-Pop model clearly works. It’s innovative, polished, and incredibly marketable. That’s why it remains such a global force. But if the goal is to reach even more people, the most effective (and predictable) route is through English-language releases or groups that embody the K-Pop formula in an English-speaking format. Again, none of this reflects how I want things to be—I’d love to see people give more music a chance, regardless of language. I can think of dozens of Dutch songs that are absolute masterpieces, but they’ll likely never be heard outside of Belgium or the Netherlands. Meanwhile, one of the few Dutch songs that did go viral internationally is... well, let’s just say it wasn’t exactly a cultural gem. It’s frustrating, but it’s also reality. There's obvioulsy also still a large part of people that don't want to give Kpop a chance because of the fandom culture too, but language plays a very significant and almost unforgettable part. submitted by /u/Due_Improvement_5699 [link] [comments]

Just curious—if you had the chance to collaborate with any K-Pop idol or group, who would you pick? Could be someone legendary like Taemin or IU, or a current fave like Yeji or J-Hope. And what kind of project would you want to do? A song, a dance, a variety show, or something else? Personally, I’d love to collab with [insert your fave idol] because [insert why]. Can’t wait to see everyone’s dream collabs! submitted by /u/Itsjustonyx [link] [comments]

previous thread 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 order 1 peek a boo - red velvet (231) 2 red flavour - red velvet (184) 3 likey - twice (158) 4 the eve - exo (124) 5 as if its your last - blackpink (122) RULES 📌 can comment 3 songs. separate the comments. 📌 mentioning more than 3 all your picks won't count in the votes. 📌 it has to be THE YEAR of release not a repackaged. 📌 you cannot harass me just because your favs don't win. a list of every 2016 song in month order submitted by /u/winniecore [link] [comments]

Seriously, I've been trying to spot the signs that the teasers are AI, and I swear I don't see it. They're not sloppy images; they look pretty elaborate... Furthermore, it's a shot in the foot to openly admit from the very beginning that you used AI, when most companies try to deny it until the very end. I feel like it's not AI or not completely AI, but they're trying to create ragebait to get the comeback going and build anticipation of whether the MV will also use AI. That or I'm too blind to notice if it's AI xD if it really is, I apologize. submitted by /u/_issio [link] [comments]

Im not an army, but I’m a p1ece and (ex-ish) blink, and honestly, I don’t think bts‘ music is good but bts‘ jump is better than Blackpink Jump. Piwons is still the best tho (In my opinion) submitted by /u/DaGayEnby [link] [comments]