The LSF hate train is over (it is, right?), but like any hate train, it’s hard to forget the things that were said. One talking point I saw often was how LSF were frauds because they didn’t match their concept. Antis would see their reactions to the visceral hate they sent them and interpret it as not staying true to their image. “How are we supposed to buy their concept when they’re so afraid of criticism?”
My question is, how could anyone have been more fearless than them? As a group and as individuals, they faced a deluge of hate. The excuses varied – can’t sing, Starbucks, evil step sisters, yadda yadda yadda – but the truth is that they didn’t deserve what happened to them. As fans or spectators, it’s easy enough to ignore the hate. Just mute and block, find an echo chamber that suits our tastes, or take a break all together. LSF didn’t have that option. They turned off their comments, but online presence is integral to a group’s success. LSF saw all the “nice” things people had to say about them.
Sure, there were plenty of fake concern posts about how the entire group should go on hiatus for a year because their reputation was too unsalvagable. Of course, what these people really wanted was for LSF to lay down and die. To slowly fade from relevancy and never come back. But these people either didn’t know or completely forgot what Le Sserafim stands for.
The truth is, everyone is afraid sometimes. We all have fears, and Le Sserafim was open about theirs. They were raw, they were real. They got backlash for it, but they never stopped being true to themselves. They never stopped expressing their thoughts, desires, and flaws. They never stopped loving themselves.
They never stopped. And that pissed people off.
They were hated for not caving to the mob. They were hated for conquering the greatest of obstacles, for never giving up. That’s what fearlessness is all about. Its more than not being afraid. It’s looking your fears in the eye and overcoming them. That’s what Le Sserafim did and still does. All 5 of those girls can confidently say everyday, “I’m Fearless.” Their journey has been inspiring to watch.
Le Sserafim is Fearless! Wanna make something of it?
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