I get that as fans we want our favorite groups to have all the success and recognition they deserve, but sometimes it feels a bit too much and honestly kind of annoying. What’s even more strange is that most of the groups are already some of the most popular ones, so I don’t really get it. And sometimes it’s not even the actual fans of the group doomposting, so why are they so worried about the group’s success in the first place?
Then there’s also the case of groups that have just debuted and fans already expect them to be the next big sensation. I admit that K-pop is a very competitive and fast-paced industry, but I don’t think it’s healthy to expect a group to be instantly super successful. There are so many artists around the world who started out small and only got recognized with time, why not let kpop groups also have the time to build their identity and prove themselves?
And when it comes to groups that may have already reached their “peak,” I can understand why fans want them to become even more popular, but I also think sometimes we need to accept that our favorite group won’t always be number one. But some people also need to understand that after a peak if the fanbase is not constantly growing very fast it’s not a downfall if there is still a big and loyal core fandom. Longevity is better that instant virality.
I honestly think this mentality is part of the reason why so many groups debut and keep coming back so quickly. It’s because they need to stay relevant as fans move on as soon as the hype dies down.
I also think doomposting plays a role in groups losing hype. People act like a comeback or debut that isn’t well received defines the group’s entire career. As a result, casual K-pop fans form a negative impression and stop paying attention, which is a shame.
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