[26] With so much conjecture, some K-pop artists, such as Lee Hyori and Jang Yoon-Ju, have even gone so far as to medically prove they have had no breast augmentation. Stories. Similarly, conjecture exists for those who had undergone surgery, but again, some idols have explicitly stated their surgical augmentations. Hanbit, who debuted in the girl group MERCURY, is a transgender model and singer-actress. [6] The manifestation of sexualization is represented in every part of the idol republic, but is most commonly found among modern music videos, which have become increasingly sexualized over the last decade. Okay, so everything looks fine for the first half of the music video, right? You can see plenty of examples of sex being sold at websites such as fuckedgay, they have sexual content that shows off the sexual prowess of many. Need I say more? By the time the San Francisco native arrived in. Jay Parks choreography for Know Your Name comes under fire, BEAST Hyunseung picks 4Minute HyunA over BESTies Yuji, HyunA & Hyunseung Collaboration Trouble Maker, U-KISS recently dropped quite the music video for. [3], Post-IMF South Korea incorporated more westernized (specifically, Americanized) culture into their exported products in order to prosper in international sales, thus pressing the popular music industry to become more westernized. Byun Baek-Hyun has been tagged as the "Genius Idol" and has won three consecutive Mnet Asian Music Awards for Best Male Artist from 2019 to 2021. Plus it is a polarizing topic and i believe my opinion is likely in the minority in the kpop community. A post shared by ITZY LIA () (@itzy_lia) 14. [23], Given the popularization of K-pop through visual social media such as YouTube,[2] many fans would most recognize sexualization in music videos or recorded performances. Agreed, this problem is one that afflicts the global entertainment industry. Open in app; Facebook; Tweet; Reddit; Mail; Embed; Permalink ; d3ads0u1 liked this . Kpop fans, get ready to voice your opinions! [8], Males are likewise subjected to rigorous body standards, with a requirement to keep up their "body price"[8] while balancing their soft masculinity. He is also a well-known songwriter. With such subversive actions, one can only hope that the women of K-pop can achieve the one thing that has eluded them till now: female agency. Over their social media accounts, they were very open to showing their feelings for each other. Almost every K-pop group has a fan club made up of K-pop fans who are generally called Kpoppers or Kpop stans. In the intervening years, the Korean Wave or Hallyu has dominated the global music scene in a major way. Given the rigorous patriarchal gender roles existing in Korea, the males are normally subjected to the requirement of Korean masculinity. He is a songwriter and musical actor too. [4][12] Following this logic, the music companies substantially invested monetarily and temporally in each performer in an effort to tailor them. 18 may not be considered that young, but I think many people agree that his pictures for "Sherlock" are pretty scandalous and possibly of the "shotaro" variety. [4] Countering the description of a perfect doll image is the group Piggy Dolls, consisting of three heavier set females, engendering diversity in body image. And its not just limited to Western music. But lets not forget the other members of BTS, Jennie from BLACKPINK, Jihyo from Twice, and Nancy from Momoland. These 9 K-Pop ladies are the baddest unnies around in all of Seoul city. Answer (1 of 30): lalisa: UMM I HATE THE SHIP IT MAKES ME WANT TO VOMIT ( not cause of the idols but them together?!) About . Answer (1 of 6): Jennie. Perpetuating the extremely problematic adage of sex sells, the industry also promotes some covert sexualisation techniques. Although we see a lot of pure innocence and bubbly girls around in the K-Pop scene, these ladies keep the balance in check with their modest, yet sexualized, badass images. You can see how much they're loved on Twice's reality show "Time to Twice" where the . Hm Is there any reason why he should be stripping? Of course, theres always going to be people like me trying to find meaning in everything, but when you get down to the dirty business You cant really argue that his body is a large selling point of this, can you? The advent of music videos to help brand recognition brought a survival-of-the-fittest attitude to the images of the artists; that is, the sexier artists survived. While all K-Pop men are blessed with good looks, these idols definitely stand out for their manly charms . In addition to the videos plotline, the choreography reflects the chemistry between the two. Posted at 19:18h . [31] The female singers would often sport short skirts, short shorts, cleavage and tight clothing. Furthermore, its not like our favorite idols are an eyesore to look at! She's not on my visual personal preference but I admit she's sexy. The South Korean singer-songwriter Baekhyun was born on May 6, 1992. [28] This candor, together with the idolization of K-pop artists, has influenced many young Korean's to desire plastic surgery in an effort to emulate their favorite stars. It's not just the dance moves that are sensual; oftentimes, the lyrics are just as suggestive as the choreo and make you question just who in their right minds wrote such blasphemous(?) Take the song, " Joker " by the female kpop group Dal Shabet. We feature top 10 out of the 25 in our youtube video below. Mark is also into songwriting, and in 2022, he became the brand ambassador for Polo Ralph Lauren. [9] To maximize profit and success, the female stars must have the guise of ambiguity. Take, for example, the lines which were given to Hyuk who was 17 or 18 when he recorded the song. It's a visual treat to watch Kai perform. LOONA uses gender-fluid aesthetics in most of its videos, thereby simultaneously doing away with sexist representations and promoting inclusivity. Taemin debuted as a member of the band Shinee in May 2008 and the SuperM in 2019, which are both under SM Entertainment. It's very rare for K-pop idols to have a public relationship with a same-sex idol, but Seungho, and B.Nish, who are both members of the K-pop group D.I.P admitted that they are dating for years . I remember what an uproar Taemin's "Sherlock" concept pictures had caused. However, as mentioned above, what makes this phenomenon particularly lethal in K-pop is that these women are almost caricatured as little girls to gratify the unsuspecting male gaze. Jackson Wang is a rapper, singer, dancer, and fashion designer born in Hong Kong on March 28, 1994. Propagation of this borderline pedophiliac fantasy is precisely why South Korean music agencies recruit twelve-to-nineteen-year-old girls who train in a highly controlling idol-making system for most of their performative years. 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[12] This allows the idols to become an unofficial representation of the South Korean culture, promoting cultural pride and building the nation into an "idol republic," meaning that their image (i.e. Compatibility Mechanical: 64 Bit (x64) she is my fave soloist and fun fact Jungkook is being shipped with her cause on an interview they asked him who is his crush he said iu and his first ( I T. Get ready to be captivated by one of female Kpop idols, ITZY Lia who owns the outstanding duality. His overall personality and features make him one of the most handsome male K-pop idols. The jacket gets off, the shirt gets off (most of it), and now hes flaunting his refined pecs and abs. This was due to her small face, large breasts, and tiny waist. Maman, initially known as Magolpy, debuted under Jerry Entertainment with Super Junior's Kangin featuring on her song. She is also the richest among the fellow Blackpink member. IU: ( SHE IS 30!? ) Paris-giverny Mcarthurglen, Kevin Woo, a former member of the popular second-generation idol group U-KISS, says that understanding Korean masculinity was a culture shock. [14] South Korean ideals nominally press an aegyo image, or one that is "attractive and desirable beyond limits of intimate relations," providing vulnerability to the idols but keeping them whimsical. [4] Dollification also plays into the Japanese desire for submissive kawaii: dolls are inherently cute and can be controlled at will, something that quenches the yearning for totally submissive females. 100% is the hardest group to find information on, especially where the do most Japanese comebacks. Compared to female idols, the youngest member of BLACKPINK is still leading with 68.9 million followers. [7] A video content analysis by Bohye Song of MelOn Hot 100 chart listings of the most popular Korean music videos of 2004, 2005, 2014, and 2015 analyzed their sexual content and increases over time. [2], Therefore, a K-pop group itself there could consist of a proverbial "good," "bad," cute, or sexy member, while the whole group increased in attractiveness. From BTS to Blackpink female and male K-Pop singers have hordes of loyal fans. ITZY Lia. October 13, 2020 It has been almost seven years since the world first grooved to the highly-addictive Korean song, "Gangnam Style" by PSY. She is most recognized for her lovely and powerful voice. Former male trainees of the management company in question confessed on camera that they were forced to perform sexual acts and were raped by the company's CEO. I want to add all of Twicespecifically Sana, Momo, Mina, and Tzuyu. I see so many Male idols on stage ripping off their shirts, aggressively groping their crotch and dancing like the air is their girlfriend naked. However, this incident is not an isolated one. Heechul is notoriously sweet. Of course, putting minors into a sexualized role of being an idol does create issues not only for that minor, but for the public in general. Last but definitely not least, I present you with Ranias Dr. Feel Good. [2] This is in part due to 21st century globalization, with Korean entertainment and record label companies intending to market their idols abroad. [8], There are some idols who have openly admitted to aesthetic surgeries, such as Miryo of Brown Eyed Girls who had a double eyelid surgery, Goo Hara of Kara who had an eyelid alteration, and Jessi who had breast implants, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery. Jeon Jung Kook is one of the best male pop idol vocalists. 13. Ever. Their latest hit, Now (There Is No Tomorrow), showcases both of these idols looks and vocals. The list includes the likes of Rose from Blackpink, yuna from ITZY and many more. [12] The females may present "girl power" given their high popularity status, but their pawn-like nature under their parent companies keeps this a novelty, not a reality, via pacification. For a few large examples, let's start off with Rain 's Love Song . @bulletproof. He's very popular, well-spoken but he's still a quiet guy who won't air stuff out to the internet (mostly because of the unnecessary backlash he gets bc of this fantasy delulus have of him) so people make up their own stories (fan-fiction, fan-art etc) about him which are usually very sexual. Kwon issued a statement through his agency in October 2020, claiming that he wishes to take a part in advocating for LGBTQ+ people's human rights. Some people feel as though female idols are more sexualized than their male counterparts, to which I respond: I've always had the unfortunate opportunity of coming across hostile comments towards girl groups about their skirts being too small, their cleavage being too exposed, or their dances being too risqu. I think its a bit unfair, considering that theyre showing just as much skin as many boy groups, and thrusting into their hands in a similar manner. Chanyeol, apart from music, has also appeared in television dramas and movies. There was also a foreign fan meet where a "fan" was caught masturbating, Momoland has been through the shitter and I feel really bad. thanks for watching, ily.Subscribe to my channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFEIHExPuPjn9ZI-ol8rpBw#kpop #sexualization #sexualizationinkpop #Tzuyu #Wonyo. The lyrics for this particular song are essentially about TEEN TOP's fictional affair with a 'noona,' or an older woman. The American rapper revealed herself to be a fan of BTS's maknae, Jungkook.However, her love for the K-Pop idol is unwelcome by many ARMYs. What's more, Taemin was still 18 when "Sherlock" came out. That males are expected to be strong and virile, but also possess soft features such as a sweet personality and a cute face. . [3] Integration of westernization has now also brought the hyper-sexualization of products, especially in the popular music scene. News. A classic, and the perfect beginning to this article. In 2017, CupcakKe found herself under fire after gaining attention for making a series of disturbing tweets. I realized this after having a conversation with an experienced vocal pedagogist online about supposedly deep-voiced Kpop idols. In the K-Pop industry and amongst fans, this impacts male idols in that they always need to play the "masculine" role. allkpop is a registered trademark of 6Theory Media, LLC. This is in part due to 21st century globalization. Meanwhile, HyunA is avoiding unwanted attention at a club, gyrating by a wall, seemingly in deep thought and longing. They're treasures of the nation. He founded a new label More Vision early in 2022, currently serves as the emcee of the Korean music talk show The Seasons: Jay Park Drive and recently released two new singles. K-Pop has become a worldwide sensation due to its addictive melodies, flawless choreography, and none other than the handsome and most attractive South Korean K-pop idols. Hey, if the guy groups can get away with singing about sex, why cant the ladies? Heart. Idol Trainee's Status After Joining 'Girls Planet 999'. Sexualisation in the K - pop industry is a very prominent thing and can be applied on both males and females, although it can very clearly be seen that the female idols are sexualised more than their male counterparts. Greater the size of the circle, more popular K-pop is within the area. He is a member of the group Super Junior. Should sexualization in K-Pop just not exist, or should it still remain in use? Everyone says you're a 10 points out of 10." Lets take a step back, shall we? They're fierce and powerful both on stage and off stage. The 30-year-old South Korean singer was born in Gwacheon-si, South Korea. Now, moving on to the maknaes Its not surprising to see that a lot of these idols are the youngest members of their group. Holland received criticism and discriminations due to his sexuality and even consider suicide due to bullying. Perhaps not. Don't use perfume. TWICE Dahyun Has People Gasping Over Her Looks At New York Fashion Week: 'Wrecked, yes or yes. He was born on January 14, 1994. [2], As the flagship cultural commodities of South Korea, female K-pop singers are expected to be sexy, strong, and independent, in conjunction with being a product for the patriarchal South Korean capitalist society, which wants them to be submissive, innocent, cute, and lovable. #1 VERIVERY 'Lay Back' Video unavailable Watch on YouTube Watch on The boys of VERIVERY are transforming into men as they had released their most recent lead single 'Lay Back'. [24] South Korea has the most cosmetic surgeries per capita out of anywhere in the world. Taemin is a handsome Korean male kpop idol who was born on July 18, 1993. Of course, fans ate it right up. Jackson Wang initially got famous after joining the K-pop music group Got7 in 2014. The lyrics to "Secret Night" definitely allude to sex; though it's hard to say that VIXX were sexualized for this song because Ravi wrote it and the other members merely sung it. Being sexy takes a LOT of practice. He is one of NCT 127's main vocalists and dancers, as well as a second rapper. [2] Years of subsequent training and discipline mold performers into what the public wants to see. Sexualization Of Male Idols in K-pop 35,192 views Feb 15, 2021 1.9K Dislike Share Save sparklyeon 29.2K subscribers #kpop #EXO #BTS #kpopnews #sparklyeon Top 10 Most Viewed KPOP Boy. The post was deleted. Most of these bands followed two opposing schools of thought: some copied the west and came across as confident, spunky performers who were comfortable with their sexuality while some emulated Japanese groups and exemplified the demure Asian woman. Cho Kyuhyun, also known as Kyuhyun, is a 34-year-old handsome K-pop artist who is passionate about singing and songwriting and is a fantastic television host. [2] The early 1990s brought a young, individualistic cuteness to the scene with stocky builds and chubby faces, following the Korean beauty norms of the 1980s. [38][39][40][41][42][43], Sexualization and sexual exploitation in K-pop, Last edited on 24 February 2023, at 15:44, "5 K-Pop Girl Groups That Have Gone Sexy", "Korean Wave| Between Hybridity and Hegemony in K-Pop's Global Popularity: A Case of "Girls' Generation's" American Debut", "Multiple Exposures: Korean Bodies and the Transnational Imagination", "Does K-pop Reinforce Gender Inequalities? That is, until I read the lyrics and saw the intense pelvic thrusts (and crotch-grabbing) which were a part of the choreo. [2] Also, combining the desires of American musical culture for blatant sexiness,[13] Korean culture for aegyo,[4] which was influenced by the Japanese kawaii and patriarchal Lolita ideas made a complex interplay of diverse satisfaction of fantastical desires. Their latest hit, now ( there is No Tomorrow ), and Tzuyu as second. 'S Love song female idols, the lines which were given to Hyuk who born... 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