from the beginning, they’ve mostly operated within the traditional framework of what’s considered acceptable for k pop idols. i don’t expect artists to share everything about their private lives but i do think their lack of openness is starting to affect how i perceive them creatively. it often feels like there’s very little of themselves being expressed and that translates into music that can feel shallow.
rosé has been the most open about her life but still mostly sticks to straightforward love songs. jennie is much more experimental musically but rarely gives people any insight into what’s going on behind her persona. lisa has always leaned into her image as a brand and makes music that plays into her strengths as a performer. jisoo feels the most disconnected from her artistry to me because we rarely see her creative process or anything beyond the typical idol persona.
i don’t think any of them are uninteresting people. i just wish they would show us more of who they are beyond their careers. instead we often get inter about their favorite snacks in paris or carefully curated content rather than anything that gives us insight into their values, growth or actual life experiences.
outside of rosé, i also wish they showcased more of their creative process and could actually speak about what their songs are about. the songs themselves aren’t always very revealing and it doesn’t feel like we get much insight into what they’re trying to express. aside from rosé, i also haven’t really seen enough of their songwriting to feel like they have a distinct voice as writers. hearing more about their inspirations, lyrics and creative decisions would make their music feel much more personal.
i also think the way fans respond to them reinforces this. they can remain silent about serious issues for years but then give one simple apology and everything resets. if that continues to be enough then they have very little incentive to raise their own standards.
maybe they genuinely enjoy other parts of fame more than making music and that’s fine. but as someone who has been a blink for 6 years i’m starting to question what blackpink actually have to offer me creatively when we still know so little about the people behind the brand.
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