Kpop stans worship idols too much and it's concerning

Exactly, idols are human just like everyone else. Anyone who believes they’re supposed to be these perfect beings who can do no “wrong” (I put in quotations since what’s considered wrong is subjective, especially for idol standards) really are down bad into the factory system format the industry tries to push

It's not just Kpop stans. It's stans in general look at the people defending Will Smith assaulting Chris Rock.

people who think smoking is harmful to the environment while using air conditioning and cars are pure braindead

Naah all hail Goddess Rose

Unhealthy idolizing has always been an issue with pop culture,it's just more accentuated in k-pop since keeping a super clean image is the standard for idols.

They're not even allowed to do the most mundane things like swearing and ''openly'' smoking,hence why people can easily buy into that ''perfect'' image,and when an idol does get caught doing any of these things everyone makes a fuss over it.

It sucks,but it is what it is.

It's true though, after the pic leaked yesterday i started to smoke and this is me right now: 2x-3.gif kkkkkk

Oh god, i still don't understand how people expect others to be perfect while they themselves are full of negative feelings and full of s tbh. I'll never be shocked over normal human things done by humans but if you tell me you saw a dog smoking... Oh oh... kkkkkk

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Unhealthy idolizing has always been an issue with pop culture,it's just more accentuated in k-pop since keeping a super clean image is the standard for idols.

They're not even allowed to do the most mundane things like swearing and ''openly'' smoking,hence why people can easily buy into that ''perfect'' image,and when an idol does get caught doing any of these things everyone makes a fuss over it.

It sucks,but it is what it is.

I don't know why people think idols don't smoke 🤣🤣🤣 yes some actually don't. Especially since it isn't good for your vocals. But let's look at the reality here. As a Korean man myself I know how Asian culture is and here a large majority of people smoke. This is even more prominent in China. Japan is also another high smoking country. The likely hood that your favorite idol is a smoker is about 65%. Fans need to quit this unhealthy obsession. I found it funny people lost their minds when they found V of BTS smokes lol not a big deal. I was mildly dissapointed with it, because my mother has smoked for over 40yrs and I have seen personally the change and damage it does to her. But everyone is free to make their own choices. Would be better if they didn't but meh you do you right

This false perfect image creates naive people like this:

As if he couldn't try it in Korea.

Thanks God I'm not one of them

Ehh, he does what he wants.

I’m not supporting the smoking but at the end of the day it’s his choice.

Me barking on the internet wwon’t change that

Woof woof

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Right, people are big hypocrites. You and me, we are both allowed to smoke, drink, cuss and be a bad influence to others just because we're hidden from the public's eyes but God forbid seeing an idol with a cigarette!!

Oh, i can live happily and freely, i even talk back at my parents bc i wanted freedom, but kpop idols being free?? No way!! I won't allow it! I need them to be my example!!

There's nothing wrong with praying to Theo everyday, God Bless

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This false perfect image creates naive people like this:

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As if he couldn't try it in Korea.

Yup crazy ass stupid fans like that one are the problem. Say dumb shit like its that American water that's why this person acts like that. No newsflash that's how the real idol acts. You see this glimpse because overseas they can afford to let their guard down and let the mask of fakness slip. They are less likely to be recognized so they are allowed to be themselves. Second these places are nowhere near as restrictive or controlling as Korea which emboldens them to be "free". If he had been back home here in Korea the place he would have smoked Would have been at home or at hybe. Places saseangs can never get to. But overseas like i said you can afford to be less on edge and that can bite you in the ass at wrong time

Would be nice if K-pop stans would see them as just regular people that fart, p*ss, get cranky, smoke stuff and other bad habits, instead of these idealized, perfected human beings that stans project on them to be.

But the reason why teens and teen+ folks get so deeply immersed into idols is often for that very reason, because they see them as rolemodels and persons to be inspired by or find support in in difficult times

40% of Korean men smoke, it's delusional to think no male idol does.

Taehyung smoking is quite literally a non issue. Like onlya certain sector are “concerned” and even then they not making a big deal out of it.

But yes, Kpop stans are annoying.. put these idols on a high pedestal because they feed into these over dramatized and aloof personalities they put out to the public.

imagine being a 28 yr old male smoking and minding your business, someone takes a pic of you without your knowledge and now there is a sector of folks who wants to shame you and police you over it. i would understand if if he was like 16/17, thats a grown man for goodness sake.

Who? Spill

"They shouldn't smoke, they set a bad example and people will follow them"

I am not worried about myself being dumb and follow them but young kids and teens who still cant differentiate what is good or bad for them. Setting good examples is also part of idol's jobs as public figures.

That's the annoying thing about kpop. I could care less about adults smoking, even more when they aren't glorifying it and just mindind their own business. I never saw an idol saying out loud how smoke is good and their fans should try it too,

This "example" thing reminds me of oldest child syndrome, the weight to be responsible for yourself and others is not good.

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"They shouldn't smoke, they set a bad example and people will follow them"

I am not worried about myself being dumb and follow them but young kids and teens who still cant differentiate what is good or bad for them. Setting good examples is also part of idol's jobs as public figures.

thats a responsibility of a parent not idols. so idols openly talk about drinking alcohol and getting drunk, where is the outrage for that lol? this lame performative shit is getting old

Someone even said in.anon, V was doing weed??!!! Ffs, leave him alone!

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Someone even said in.anon, V was doing weed??!!! Ffs, leave him alone!

BTS biggest night today, they cannot let that happen without trying to shadow with some lame scandal attempts.

Are you aware that the people you're criticizing mostly consists of teenage girls? It's only a phase, therefore they'll grow out of it someday. It is beyond pathetic for adults to behave in this manner.

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people who think smoking is harmful to the environment while using air conditioning and cars are pure braindead

Difference is that cigarettes, unlike the other two, have no inherent value to society. There are several harmful things that society requires in order to function properly, and cigarettes aren't one of them. Your statement is ridiculous.

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imagine being a 28 yr old male smoking and minding your business, someone takes a pic of you without your knowledge and now there is a sector of folks who wants to shame you and police you over it. i would understand if if he was like 16/17, thats a grown man for goodness sake.

If he was smart, he wouldn't have smoked in a place that's filled with cameras. Complaining about the 15-year-old fans that are angry about him smoking is useless He should've known better, and he should've done it at his own home where he isn't being filmed.

I personally can't envy the idol life a lot

Specially that I'm lazy

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If he was smart, he wouldn't have smoked in a place that's filled with cameras. Complaining about the 15-year-old fans that are angry about him smoking is useless He should've known better, and he should've done it at his own home where he isn't being filmed.

if you were smart, you wouldn't be making dumb ass comments like this.

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Are you aware that the people you're criticizing mostly consists of teenage girls? It's only a phase, therefore they'll grow out of it someday. It is beyond pathetic for adults to behave in this manner.

Difference is that cigarettes, unlike the other two, have no inherent value to society. There are several harmful things that society requires in order to function properly, and cigarettes aren't one of them. Your statement is ridiculous.

uh huh

im no smoker but most people who smoke dont do it for the taste, they do it for stress relief

we use air conditioning not because we cant survive and thrive without it, but because its a luxury we can afford

any more righteous education?

The discourse surrounding Tae smoking and the insane reaction to the scripted moment between him and Olivia Rodrigo is pathetic.

He is a grown man, he can do what he wants. I have never smoked but it's his choice. The fact people even get triggered by him flirting as part of a skit is insane too. BTS are grown men, I highly doubt they have never dated. Who cares?

gods? what do you mean?

the KMC Guild where we put idols as gods has all been a lie???

God Jihyo ain't actually a thing????

my entire existence is crumbling around me!!!!

God I was so concerned about those likes and reactions for such hit or miss opinion. It could be right or wrong. Turn out it is for BTS huh?

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uh huh

im no smoker but most people who smoke dont do it for the taste, they do it for stress relief

we use air conditioning not because we cant survive and thrive without it, but because its a luxury we can afford

any more righteous education?

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Obviously it is possible to live without air conditioning, but there are many people who live in extremely hot climates who would significantly benefit from it. What do cigarettes do to benefit people? You say that people do it to relieve stress, but there are many of stress-relieving alternatives available. Something like cars and or air conditioning cannot be replaced. It's not difficult to see why the comparison you made is absurd.

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if you were smart, you wouldn't be making dumb ass comments like this.

Truth hurts lol