I don’t know if anyone else feels this way but as a long time BLINK, I often feel really unwelcome in Reddit’s K-pop spaces.
It’s not about wanting everyone to love Blackpink. Criticism is natural and no group is perfect. But the tone here often feels overwhelmingly dismissive or even hostile. I’ve seen countless threads where even the mildest praise for Blackpink gets downvoted or met with sarcastic replies. Sometimes it feels like there’s a collective eye roll the moment their name is mentioned.
And it’s not just r/kpop. Even here on r/kpopthoughts, which is supposed to be more open to different perspectives, I see a lot of posts that feel like thinly veiled negativity toward the group or their fans. I hesitate to share anything positive because I feel like I’ll be shut down or assumed to be “delusional” or a “toxic stan.”
I’ve talked to other fans who feel the same way, like there’s an unspoken rule that you can’t enjoy Blackpink publicly without getting attacked or dismissed. It’s draining, and it honestly makes me wonder why people are okay with this double standard. Especially when fans of other big groups are allowed to gush about their faves without being ridiculed.
I’m not trying to start drama. I’m genuinely just frustrated. I want to be able to talk about what I love, what so many people love, without feeling like I’m walking into a minefield. I know there are toxic Blinks out there, just like in any fandom, but I don’t think that justifies the way the whole fanbase is treated.
If you’ve felt this too, I’d like to hear your experience. Or even if you disagree, feel free to share, just respectfully.
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