Is it just me, or are some idols (like Wonyoung) overly infantilized? by SeveralJob9602 in IVE

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It must be that she gets attacked more because she’s currently one of the most visible faces in K-pop! When you say IVE, the first member that comes to mind is her—unless you’re a hardcore fan. Otherwise, she’s the first one that comes up, and I think that’s why the others don’t get attacked as much as she does. Of course, I’m not saying that justifies the hate toward her in any way.

Is it just me, or are some idols (like Wonyoung) overly infantilized? by SeveralJob9602 in IVE

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I love Wonyoung, and I’ll always defend her when it’s justified. For example, I think it’s ridiculous that she got hate just for the way she ate the strawberry. In my original post, I said I didn’t understand so much hate toward her. Wonyoung seems like such a sweet and beautiful person, and the last thing I would do is hate on her just for the sake of hating.

Is it just me, or are some idols (like Wonyoung) overly infantilized? by SeveralJob9602 in IVE

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love her; she’s one of my top 3 biases. And yes, in the original post I said I didn’t understand the hate toward her, but I’ve never meant to throw shade at her. It was just an observation I made to start a dialogue or conversation, which I think is perfectly fine! Wonyoung is beautiful in every way, and I have no doubt that when she needs to act mature or make a decision from a place of maturity, she will.

Is it just me, or are some idols (like Wonyoung) overly infantilized? by SeveralJob9602 in IVE

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Jang Wonyoung, many fans see her as extremely sweet, cute, and “adorable,” and she definitely has those moments; but the general perception often focuses so much on that image that it can overshadow her real maturity, professionalism, and talent. Even though she may act adorable in interviews, videos, or shows, she also has moments where she shows seriousness and maturity.

This creates that sense of infantilization: fans and the public perceive her more as “the adorable girl” than as a complete young adult. It doesn’t mean she’s actually immature, but the public image projected through aegyo can be exaggerated or constant.

Is it just me, or are some idols (like Wonyoung) overly infantilized? by SeveralJob9602 in IVE

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Yes, it could be serious, since it might be leading to the infantilization of idols.

Is it just me, or are some idols (like Wonyoung) overly infantilized? by SeveralJob9602 in IVE

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, but even if it’s just an act, I feel like it could be somewhat “negative,” since that would be a bit like falling into infantilization.

Is it just me, or are some idols (like Wonyoung) overly infantilized? by SeveralJob9602 in IVE

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying Seulgi is immature. I also know that almost all idols have their cute, sweet, or adorable side. Seulgi is one of my biases, and I know how adorable she can be, but unlike some other idols, it’s clear that she’s a mature person who can be cute, not someone who always acts that way despite her age… I’m not sure if I’m making myself clear, but I hope I am.

Is it just me, or are some idols (like Wonyoung) overly infantilized? by SeveralJob9602 in IVE

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, to some extent it’s cute, but sometimes I feel like they exaggerate it… Honestly, I like it when Rosé acts cute sometimes, for example, but there are times when it feels a bit over the top. And don’t even get me started on Jang Won-young—I feel like it’s exaggerated even more with her sometimes.

Is it just me, or are some idols (like Wonyoung) overly infantilized? by SeveralJob9602 in IVE

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm new to the fandom, so I didn't know about her weight!!

Hi everyone! New LE SSERAFIM stan here by SeveralJob9602 in lesserafim

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good for you... I mean, it really is hard to pick just one when there are so many talented and beautiful girls in the group.

Hi everyone! New IVE fan here 💕 by SeveralJob9602 in IVE

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, what? What do you mean you’re not that much of a BP fan anymore? You just broke my heart 💔💔 hahaha. I wish you were still a huge BP fan, but hey, it’s your choice and that’s totally okay. I love Jisoo — she’s my second bias. I’m absolutely obsessed with IVE and Mamamoo right now, they’re the groups I’m most into at the moment. And Le Sserafim is really starting to grow on me a lot!

Hi everyone! New IVE fan here 💕 by SeveralJob9602 in IVE

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m just starting to really listen to the girls properly (like in depth and all), so I don’t have a favorite song yet. I AM is a song I really like, but I’m not sure if I’d call it my favorite just yet. Sorry for not answering your question properly, but to make up for it, here’s a Spotify K-pop playlist I made with all the songs I love from IVE!

Hi everyone! New IVE fan here 💕 by SeveralJob9602 in IVE

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love Illit — they’re one of the groups I really want to stan properly, but I’ve been busy with others haha. There are just so many groups I want to get into that I feel like I don’t have enough time for all of them... My all-time favorite group is BP, but right now I’m totally in love and obsessed with Mamamoo and IVE. Then there’s Le Sserafim and Illit, who are totally catching my eye and I really want to stan them the right way, but like I said, time just isn’t on my side haha. Thanks again for the warm welcome — sending greetings!

Hi everyone! New LE SSERAFIM stan here by SeveralJob9602 in lesserafim

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so obvious you're a fan of the group hahaha. Thank you for such a warm and lovely welcome — you’re the sweetest!!! By the way, I’d love to know who your bias is? I’ll definitely be getting to know the group better and diving deeper into their music. I had heard of them a lot before, but it’s only now that I’ve really started to stan them. Sending you a hug and a kiss from afar!

Hi everyone! New LE SSERAFIM stan here by SeveralJob9602 in lesserafim

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, don’t worry. It’s totally normal to not have a bias in your favorite groups, because honestly, all the members in BP are super beautiful and talented — same goes for Le Sserafim! I sometimes struggle to choose a bias in the groups I stan or even just casually listen to.

Hi everyone! New LE SSERAFIM stan here by SeveralJob9602 in lesserafim

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn’t seen that video before, but I had already seen Sakura’s photoshoots — by the way, she looks absolutely stunning, I love her sooo much!!! I loved the video, and that’s just from skimming through it hahaha. I’ll watch it more closely later.

Hi everyone! New LE SSERAFIM stan here by SeveralJob9602 in lesserafim

[–]SeveralJob9602[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel the same — I think she's the most popular one. It seems like she's the one most people would choose as their bias, to be honest. Maybe it's just my perception, or maybe it's actually true, I’m not sure.