just a random thought but how much of criticism attributed to personality of idols is actually a problem with their level of education or their family/upbringing’s socioeconomic status?
A good example I like to think about is with Pharita (Babymonster) and how she conducts herself. She’s well spoken, sassy, and most importantly always is conscious about things like staff asking members to bend down/kneel down? for posing for photos in short skirts/outfits. From the bios (I’m not super familiar with their bios so let me know if I made the wrong assumption), she has the most developed general education (as in she had the most traditional education an individual can get (and Ruka?), coupled with showbiz experience as a model). Compare that to her member Chiquita, who probably still gets a general education but would be extremely unique to her situation (almost like a form of homeschooling). wait so are most idols just like homeschooled kids?
Now most idols get training at Performing Arts Schools etc, but I wonder if this results in cultivation of more people-pleasing? attitudes, because I assume the evaluations there are very much more subjective in general? (Like looks, or dance abilities) And these are often from the instructors that don’t necessarily reflect what the public will like?
The more objective comparisons might be speed in picking up choreography/memorization? But a large chunk is either filed under ‘natural talent that can be cultivated’ or ‘grinding’?
And then when it comes to criticizing idols, a lot of it becomes a personality attack, like XYZ is mean, is narcissistic, wants attention etc. And there are potential arguments that like yes people can develop abilities outside of school etc, but their socializations are almost always in extremely competitive environments? Which brings me to my next point on the socioeconomic status, that those with better status can sustain more positive traits in those situations, or at least are better at keeping up appearances. Their self value is likely more secure than an individual without the same status, and maybe that manifests in their choice of interactions? (The comparison I’m thinking is Wonyoung’s handling of hate/criticism against her, vs public impression of Ahyeon’s reaction -> that she’s grown more insecure?)
soooo i’m basically thinking, for every idol reaction/action the hierarchy of why can be attributed first to their education level, next to their initial socioeconomic status and finally to their personality (because imo the whole concept/role thing probably really messes with self-identity and they probably can’t really pinpoint their own selves until much later *think current commentary on Ariana Grande)
much love to all!
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