Note: I am not a consumer of Kpop to the point where Im a fan but ive watched some of it. This is only for some specific groups.
Back in 2022, I was close with someone who loved K-pop, especially BTS.
I get that cuteness culture is common and is js a certain aspect to Kpop.
However, I think in any severity, it is very strange.
Male K-pop idols are often molded to appear soft, innocent, and childlike to the point where it gets weird asf. And its normalised.
On the more severe side, They’re given pet names, expected to maintain a pure image, and face backlash for doing normal adult things like vaping or dating. Goes deeper than that when many fans push romantic or sexual narratives between idols, often shipping them where one is submissive or feminized, usually tied to stereotypes about Asian men.
It connects to a strange docility that Western culture puts on Asia, like its all so kawaii or smth.
Even if ur someone who innocently enjoys their cuteness and innocence, do you not think: Wow, the main attraction point to this men is that they act like little boys.
The same ppl, who get mad at the Western industry, for continuing this “school girl” costume vibes seen in Pop.
Then we get into young 14-16 year old..even 18 year old boys and girls debuting. Hell to the no.
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