First and foremost, these are just my observations, and I might be right or wrong, so feel free to disagree.
Danielle repeatedly thanking Mhj, even when she knows she will face criticism, and Hanni attending the National Assembly meeting are actions that, in my opinion, are quite unusual for idols raised in Asian cultures/countries. Similarly, their parents' outspoken behavior—defending their children publicly—differs from what we typically see. When comparing this to the case of 50/50’s parents, who remained more reserved despite the backlash their children faced, it's probably Hanni and Danielle’s families that encourage them to express their opinions clearly.
As an Asian, it’s hard for me to say this nicely, but we tend to be more reserved in situations like these. Workplace culture can be toxic due to the heavy emphasis on seniority and hierarchy. Mental health struggles aren’t discussed openly, and many of us endure difficult situations silently instead of standing up for ourselves. While parents/family do offer support, their love language is often quiet or indirect, and we are generally expected to handle problems on our own.
From my experience and observations, there’s a noticeable difference in mentality between Asian and non-Asian employees in my working experiences. For example, when seniors or someone with higher position ask us to make coffee or pass some of their tasks to us, we often comply, even if it bothers us, because it feels “normal” within the hierarchy. However, when non-Asian employees joined us, they refused such requests outright and even threatened to report the behavior to HR and take it further if needed if it happened again to anyone else. And it able to change the office environment.
