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i really do have a lot of mixed feelings about k-pop going global, because as happy as i am that the music has gone from regional to universal, its given people a platform to judge others right off the bat and declare people ignorant without considering cultural differences.
then there& #39;s cancel culture, which i dont ever remember happening until k-pop went viral beyond asia. it has its pros/cons, but people use it to justify even the smallest mistakes and i think thats toxic. it makes a lot of people pick up such unhealthy habits while stanning.
when i see newer fans, mostly western, judging past mistakes commited by idols that they may/may not have apologised for and demanding they be canceled, i think of how these fans look at things through western goggles. how they refuse to accept these idols grew up in a different
culture, how those mistakes were commited during a time they really didnt know better, because perhaps in korean entertainment it wasnt seen as wrong. in this day and age where people are more educated, open-minded, it definitely does not excuse those mistakes, but i think
to judge them based on today& #39;s standards alone is unfair.
i have so many thoughts about this but its so hard to put into words :-///// been thinking about it because i keep seeing people target shindong for things. at this point, even if he does reissue apologies, nothing will ever be enough for people, because you already have a
preconceived notion of him that you refuse to change. i will never understand how people can preach kindness and talk about mental health and then turn right around and pick and choose who they& #39;re mindful of.
anyway, i& #39;d like people to consider this for all idols, or just people in general. ALL idols. even the ones you might not like. be a little kinder than necessary,, it shows character.
