Do you think that lesser talented idols get hype coz of their visuals while more talented ones get overlooked coz they don't have as aesthetic of an appearance?
I don't know if anyone would want to name some examples...
Is there too much emphasis on looks in kpop?
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The world is still pretty VISUAL, kpop isn't different, specially with the "boyfriend/girlfriend" play kpop companies and the idols themselves do with their fans.
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The world is still pretty VISUAL, kpop isn't different, specially with the "boyfriend/girlfriend" play kpop companies and the idols themselves do with their fans.
I think kpop is different due to the extent that they focus on visuals. Western music isn't quite as laser focused on it.
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Well I don't mean this in a mean way, I feel like Tzuyu is a good example of this. She has the look that koreans like and was very popular despite being shy, young, a foreigner, AND one of the Twice members with the least lines, so she couldn't really show any skill she had. And it happens with a lot of idols, they don't have that much presence but they're popular and well-liked for their looks
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I think kpop is different due to the extent that they focus on visuals. Western music isn't quite as laser focused on it.
Oh, I'm talking in general. Here in Brazil to get some jobs if you need to be in "shape", pleasing to look at least etc or you won't get the job. The world itself it's still like this.
But yes, kpop is way more focused bc as i said they (companies and even some idols) create this weird relationship with fans.
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yeah, too much focus on looks
Honestly, anyone can look cool and charismatic if they spend $$$ on their styling but kpop fans are too focused on the visuals i.e. basically the face
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I think so. To me the main reason for following is the talent of a group, sure some of the groups I have stanned over the last 11 years have had visuals - SJ for example, but that wasn't the only reason I liked them. I've never really been a visual stan. Yes, it's true a nice looking face will get you a long way in music or any entertainment, but as one ages they will lose some of that visual appeal and then have to compensate for something else in their repertoire.
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Oh, I'm talking in general. Here in Brazil to find get some jobs if you want in "shape", pleasing to look at least etc you won't get the job. The world itself it's still like this.
But yes, kpop is way more focused bc as i said they (companies and even some idols) create this weird relationship with fans.
Wow. In my organization, we have strict rules against hiring bias. I mean, there's always going to be some unconscious prejudice, but we work hard to overcome it.
I know that kpop is an industry that lives in looks but I feel bad for the idols that are clearly talented and hardworking, but don't get the love due to their visuals.
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not going to lie there are those who really have awesome singing skill but are snubbed by visuals.
so yes, I feel like kpop may be too skewed towards visual.
That being said, visuals sell and ultimately the skew is determined by customer spending.
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Yeah...and the fact that a better-looking person has a higher chance of being scouted from the streets than someone being scouted from actually performing their talent.
Wow, that's probably...I can't believe I'm typing that but it's true...
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I mean in the years i've really been into kpop it's evident that they have this huge wack ass standard of beauty. I really think everyone is different for a reason no one is perfect, and that they shouldn't be expected to be paper thin and have all kinds of work done just to fit some narrative, the more natural they are, the more handsome/beautiful they appear to me. Of course we know our faves may have had something done or nothing at all a good make up artist can do all sorts of tricks, but i really hate how everyone comments on someones weight and what not.
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