It’s so bizarre to see so many Kpop stans only go for the most popular groups and then build their whole identity around flexing that popularity. They’ll boast nonstop about chart positions, sales, and brand deals, talking like their faves are objectively “above ” everyone else in every category.
And I get it. Following a successful group isn’t a crime. I suppose it’s like bandwagoning the top franchises in a sports league. But the real issue is when fans treat popularity as proof that their taste is superior is so cringe. They’ll make condescending comments like, “Yeah they’ll never be on this level,” or “There’s a reason nobody likes them,” or “If they were actually talented, they’d have way more fans.” Like… are you a fan of the music and the artistry? Or are you just here for the numbers and the clout?
Obviously, this type of behavior isn’t super common here specifically, but everywhere else including other Kpop-related subreddits, I often see people weaponizing success metrics to invalidate other groups or dismiss anyone who doesn’t stan the “top tier.”
I just don’t get it. At least in sports, there are clear winners and losers where winning literally trumps everything. But this type of behavior in Kpop? Really? Ever since all these stats and metrics became more accessible, people have been using them to pit groups against each other and make meaningless hierarchies. It definitely didn’t feel this intense back then. The obsession with numbers has only been getting worse over time. I’ve honestly never seen this kind of mindset so normalized in any other music genre.
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