Why do people think Idols are above asking people to buy/listen to their album/songs?
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Charli XCX... I'm in too deep with her but good god she is so bitter about not being a main pop girl
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Bon from Bz-Boys literally went on social media BEGGING people to give their album a listen, at first i was like meh another boy group...but after i read his plea i did what he asked, i gave a listen and i fell in love
like i think it takes a lot of balls to tell your company fuck you, you're not helping me, i'm doing it myself
Bon’s Personal Message
Furthermore, in his personal promotion post, BZ Boys Bon wrote:
“Hello, everyone.
There may be some who remember me and some who do not, but I just wanted to let some people know how I am feeling, so I am writing this post.
I know that some of you told me never to come to this community again, but I could not keep that promise, so first, I apologize to you for that…
BZ Boys Bon Talks about “Close Your Eyes” Comeback
About a year ago, I received so much love and support because of your help in this community. Unfortunately, due to various circumstances, our group’s comeback was delayed again and again, but finally, we made our first comeback in one year.
It was the comeback stage we so longed for, and we are so happy for the opportunity as we take to the stage each time, but because we are such a small and remote group, many people have no idea that we even made a comeback.
It’s true that our team lacks in many areas. However, we worked so hard in the past year for a chance to meet you all. I know that the entertainment industry is not an easy place, not at all. I am certain that numerous sunbae artists and hoobae artists reached the high places that they are now through immense effort.
Still, in honesty, I am very afraid…
BZ Boys Bon Written Promotion
Our group is full of unique members with a lot of charm. The song that we made a comeback with is also a really good one that we want a lot of people to listen to.
I am so sorry for asking for help again through a post like this. While I do think my members and our fans will worry about me, I want to continue promoting as an idol for a long time and show people effort, improvement, and skill, and to do that, we must become successful.
I promise that our team will work very hard during our promotions! Please, just give us one chance. Thank you!!”
how can you not give him a chance after this?
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Like why???
Why do people think idols should have this image of not caring about their albums/songs being consumed?
Dont you want to personally promote sth you worked hard on?
It all depends on 2 things for me:
1) The way it is asked (I don't like when they try to make it seems like fans are guilty if they don't buy)
2) If they don't interact with fans but the only time they remember that they have them is when they want to sell something or ask to buy music/albums etc. This makes me feel like they only consider the fans as ATM machines.
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Taehyun has already done it several times and antis have a field day with that but he never guilt tripped, it's either after a joke (putting yeonjun in the fridge at 1 million sales) or fear it won't work out like in lollapalooza when it ended up having tons of moas. As long as it's not forceful, using the parasocial relationship, there's no issue, it's their job and they are promoting it.
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agree it is kind of their duty to promote their own album. I mean I would do it -
They are trying to plot a narrative in case these artists break more records to invalidate them.
They are afraid they might loose certain bragging rights because they live through their faves success.
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Like why???
Why do people think idols should have this image of not caring about their albums/songs being consumed?
Dont you want to personally promote sth you worked hard on?
In the Eastern cultures, pushing oneself or one's work, particularly in direct way, is considered uncultured.
The work is supposed to speak for itself.
So they will say "Show us a lot of love" "Give your blessings" etc. Indirect ways.
Of course that doesn't work in globalised world, where the Western ethic of cut-, throat competition prevails.
Non-Western people kind of have to walk a fine line. Sometimes they step too far and get a backlash.
On that subject, the Capo of tutti Kpop has some advice.
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It’s a hustle, it’s a grind, make that money, idols.Participate now!
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