when i first got into kpop, i was always pulled toward idols who had that mysterious vibe — the quiet ones, the ones who looked cool just by saying and doing less. i thought it made them deeper, more interesting.
but as i’ve grown older, i started to see how performative that image can be. it’s one of the easiest roles to play in kpop: stay silent, avoid aegyo, act like you’re above the silly stuff, and people will call you mysterious or chic. after a while, i got tired of it.
now with 4th gen, and especially 5th gen, it feels like everyone knows their “concept” so well that it’s almost like a daily performance of that image. i think there are naturally cool people whatever they do, even if they do wacky, aegyo, they will remain cool but what i don’t like now are the members with “too cool for this” kind of attitude.
these days i find myself drawn more to idols who are genuine, warm, and outgoing — the ones who really make an effort to connect with fans. even something as simple as doing aegyo when asked might look silly on the surface, but it actually takes effort and a willingness to give a part of themselves. and that’s the kind of effort i respect the most. and that’s what makes them even cooler.
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