I Get Second Hand Embarrassment When Idols Go To The States And Perform In Front Of American Celebrities

it's a major culture clash that only blackpink and bts have managed to work with, but they make very western sounding music anyway. red velvet's bad boy era could've done well if they tried to market here but that's probably for the best. i'd rather they make their own shit instead of pandering to us.

the overly cutesy/bubblegum stuff just doesn't sell in the west.

So now we gatekeep kpop because you think they are inferior music-wise and outfit/appearance-wise compared to western artists?

I believe KPOP deserves this exposure outside Korea, whether they sing in korean or english or any other language. It's not cringey nor a mess, it's just they don't understand the language and that shouldn't be a reason why artists of different language should be gatekept.

I watched all the BTS performances in the US and each time, the celebrities seem amazed and enjoyed the moment. BTS also received several standing ovations that I have barely seen for others American celebrities, Eminem once or in special occasions. I am also a huge Wester pop fan so I watch a lot of their performances too.

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So now we gatekeep kpop because you think they are inferior music-wise and outfit/appearance-wise compared to western artists?

I believe KPOP deserves this exposure outside Korea, whether they sing in korean or english or any other language. It's not cringey nor a mess, it's just they don't understand the language and that shouldn't be a reason why artists of different language should be gatekept.

i don't think it's inferior or cringey btw. it's just often so different, i can see why it doesn't always go over well with overseas audiences.

It's nothing to do with kpop being "inferior" to western media or vice versa, it's just uncanny to see something you are very familiar with in an unfamiliar setting. It's the exact feeling ilicited when you see old people having s*x. There's nothing inherently wrong with it, it just gives the cringe because it's unfamiliar.

kpop = old people having sex

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So now we gatekeep kpop because you think they are inferior music-wise and outfit/appearance-wise compared to western artists?

bitch where tf did you get that from OP's post LMAO

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how can i gatekeep kpop??? huh??? am i the south korean president???????? huh?????????????????????????????????????

please think.

i shared a personal OPINION, how I FELT.

I wasn't tryna convince anyone or have someone agree with me.

I just said that "i" get second hand embarrassment from idols performing kpop songs in front of U.S celebrities....thats it.

especially since majority of the time, the song selection isnt it, which I know the company chooses etc.

but it was that deep what I said lol.

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It's KPOP, most of the time they will sing... wait for it... KPOP. Why is it embarrassing to perform KPOP in front of western celebrities because of language, outfit? How is that cringey? Do you want them to sing a song that isn't theirs and wear things western celeb style to fit in?

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bitch where tf did you get that from OP's post LMAO

Here bitch

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I get embarrassed when they perform Kpop songs basically.

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But in general overall, its cringey.

Especially the songs thats chosen, and the outfits.

Like I just can't lmao.

If you are embarrassed, this is a YOU issue m; not a KPOP issue. It is embarrassing for you actually. This whole thread is cringe. A KPOP “fan” embarrassed on behalf of X artists for a troll thread.

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Guys, cool it the eff down now

Sorry. Won’t reply to this anymore.

Thx Ves for the clarification.

Like one user said, it’s only cringe because it’s unfamiliar. More reason to have more kpop in western shows and media! The more exposure, the more the audience will get used to it.

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How the fuck is cringey = inferior

Do you know what inferior means?

I get embarrased when I see your mom, that doesn't mean I think your mom is inferior though.

You didn't read the quote before that cringe part.