Do some K-pop fans act too entitled?

  • AllKill VIP

    Do some K-pop fans act too entitled? 19

    1. Yes (17) 89%
    2. No (2) 11%

    I know we all want our favorites to have tons and tons of activities just like some groups we've seen over the generations, but this isn't always realistic or healthy because some groups are inexperienced, consist of younger members, and have personal lives and obligations.


    If you really look at groups' schedules and try to figure out the amount of traveling and preparation they have to do for each event, it's a lot and it adds up. People forget that idols have to practice dancing, singing, and rapping new songs. And if they have a special stage coming up, they have to add new elements to spice things up. It's a lot.


    If they have CFs and brand deals, those are even more obligations.


    Not to mention the social media posts they have to work on. Some TikTokers do this as a full-time profession. Idols do it as a side gig.


    Just wanted to put things into perspective.

  • AllKill VIP

    Yes!

    Especially when they think they "own" the idols like they are property just because they are being supported by going to concerts/fanmeets, purchasing merchandise, and albums.

    Then they have the nerve to tell them what to do and what not to do during VLives or video chats like they are their parents or older siblings.

    They really show their true colors by having no respect and appreciation for how hard these artists work.

  • AllKill VIP

    Definitely and it's really sad to watch. I've seen fans who thought they could dictate what kind of hairstyle or outfit could the idol wear, or what type of music they should release, as if the idols belonged to them.


    I guess it's a part of the parasocial relationship that kpop entertainment is creating between the idols and their fans, but very often it's going way too far.


    I know everyone has preferences, but it's not going to be the end of the world if my faves release something I don't like or aren't active for a while. I'll just patiently wait for new stuff (and to be honest, there's always something new coming up when you're a multistan, which is nice).

    counterpoint - but that's the life they choose


    if you want to remain in the spotlight and continue the kpop grind that's what one has to do (especially in the first contract period no?)


    I mean I've said it before but a kpop idol is the ultimate gig worker - their income is totally dependent on how much money they bring in and if they work less they earn less income


    are some idols overworked - of course

    but are some idols "underworked" - probably more than those overworking

    This is sadly true, and why you see so many idols saying how grateful they are to their fans while obviously being entirely burned out by competing demands. I think all idols are aware, at least in concept of the demands that will be made of them - particularly if they are successful,


    That absolutely does not mean that some, or a lot of fans are not too entitled.


    To me, there seems to be a certain aspect of the whole thing that is a toxic cycle.

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