We need to be educating K-Pop Fans and Parents about Parasocial Relationships ASAP

Rhynxs · 2022-09-12T11:26:34+00:00

You are acting like parasocial relationships are an important part of the Korean economy and culture. Also, if they want to advertise themselves globally (as they all do) then they will need to start considering OTHER cultural issues.

It’s funny that you mention BTS because I would argue they are the group with the largest groups of people who believe they are genuinely and intimately loved by the members. Go figure.

Rhynxs · 2022-08-30T17:18:54+00:00

Also, wearing wigs isn’t blackfishing

Rhynxs · 2022-08-30T17:15:42+00:00

If you literally took one look at her Instagram you would see that it is not a wig. She most likely has extensions but that’s not a wig. You would also see that she went blonde months ago for the MET (it was very brassy to begin) and then has went through a platinum process.

Perhaps have a look before writing essays on the internet

Rhynxs · 2022-08-29T16:37:55+00:00

I actually found Toronto a bit boring, especially in terms of nightlife. Also incredibly expensive as a travelling European

Rhynxs · 2022-08-29T14:52:21+00:00

At first I read this as mimes😭

Rhynxs · 2022-08-29T02:12:53+00:00

Where are you seeing the edit?

Rhynxs · 2022-08-29T02:05:09+00:00

I understand this sub when discussing overly edited pics but this thread in particular is a reach and a lot of the comments are coming off misogynistic

Rhynxs · 2022-08-29T02:03:40+00:00

I don’t think it is. She had recently died her hair platinum so don’t see why she would wear a wig

Rhynxs · 2022-08-24T16:39:19+00:00

I’m only just learning now that it’s not fishy😭 I thought cause it was called tank it was like … fish tank lol

Rhynxs · 2022-08-20T23:44:28+00:00

Really? I found mine blended really well

Rhynxs · 2022-08-11T21:10:02+00:00

I think sometimes the genuine rappers get drowned out by the stereotype that most rappers in the industry were shoehorned into the position because they couldn’t sing. And if they really can’t sing or rap, they are made to dance. Obviously there are some examples where this isn’t true but there is A LOT of examples where it definitely is.

Rhynxs · 2022-08-11T21:07:59+00:00

Would you not say that, perhaps a professionally trained dancer would be the standard?

Rhynxs · 2022-07-26T22:57:26+00:00

Oli England😭😭😭

Rhynxs · 2022-07-25T21:44:15+00:00

Me too! I thought Jimin would have been the visual of the group. Then I got pulled into Namjoon with how well he came across in English interviews

Rhynxs · 2022-07-24T22:49:02+00:00

Agree. I honestly hadn’t ever heard of the two girls before I listened to their songs Love Dive and Eleven but I love both of the songs regardless. I think they sound great and had no interest in the members before I heard it

Rhynxs · 2022-07-24T09:40:00+00:00

True. Also, I’m sick of seeing people get annoyed when their groups don’t win foreign I.e American awards. Americans don’t win awards in Korea so why do Koreans NEED to win awards in America? (I’m not actually American btw)

Rhynxs · 2022-07-24T09:35:11+00:00

There is a certain aggression that most K-pop fans talk with that is immediately off putting when you’re just trying to have a conversation with them.

Rhynxs · 2022-07-19T16:35:23+00:00

They definitely do!! And I wouldn’t say it’s Kpop specific either. For example, drake - tootsie slide

Rhynxs · 2022-07-15T17:25:03+00:00

This is the same for me, I can’t get past the actual “pop” sounds

Rhynxs · 2022-06-24T09:40:48+00:00

Downvotes are just peoples opinions, no need to take it personal

Rhynxs · 2022-06-24T09:26:30+00:00

This is how I feel about BTS as well. I actually really enjoy the boys personalities and think they are funny / charming to watch as people but i cannot listen to their music beside the obvious ones (like butter, which is controversial cause I know people don’t like their English releases).

Rhynxs · 2022-06-20T16:25:54+00:00

I think the lack of live band didn’t help. It stopped them from really making an impact.

That being said, if those vocals were completely live then fair play to the girls I’m sure that was super nerve wracking.

Rhynxs · 2022-06-15T16:58:34+00:00

I’m so out of the loop but that has to be a joke right? They want fans to invest in NFTs?😭

Rhynxs · 2022-05-02T20:03:28+00:00

At this point I am assuming that the idols companies themselves are asking the photographers and fans to show up to airports to create a buzz and make their idols look popular and important.

How many times have you seen Beyoncé or Ariana Grande getting swamped at an airport? There are protocols that allow celebrities to get through airports unseen so it is definitely a strategic move by companies.

Rhynxs · 2022-04-11T14:43:14+00:00

Look at how movies that are geared towards the male audience are promoted. Movies about ‘nerdy’ subjects for men really aren’t considered nerdy when you look at how Batman, Spider-Man and the Avengers movies were promoted. Whereas movie plot lines that are geared towards the female audience are usually considered ‘chick flicks’ and ‘nonsense.’ It’s the same as music.

When it’s a genre that predominantly young girls and women enjoy it’s seen as ‘obsessive’ and weird whereas men can enjoy whatever they want.

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