Hi there,
I think this is my first post here, and I hope this topic hasn’t already been discussed too much. Also, I want to mention from the start that my English is not perfect.
I just watched Perfect Blue (1997) by Satoshi Kon, and I felt pretty uncomfortable during the parts related to stalkers, especially in the context of K-pop. I’m aware of parasocial relationships and the toxic stans in K-pop who have god-like expectations from idols, but as a 25-year-old male who has posters of multiple girl groups, collects albums, and even stores photocards in binders. I couldn’t help but feel a bit uneasy.
Again, I don’t see myself as that kind of stalker, and I have never sexualized K-pop idols or been a toxic netizen who thinks they need to be perfect, without a love life, etc. But certain scenes in the movie made me feel uncomfortable, and I’m not entirely sure why.
Have you guys watched the movie and experienced something similar? I’ve been thinking about this since I saw it, and I highly recommend it to all of you, even though it’s terrifying.
Thank you!
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