Since the turn of the century, the discourse surrounding body image has attracted widespread attention, and in recent years the importance of a comprehensive body image has been drawn. While Dove, Rihanna’s Fenty lineup, or Nike’s campaigns have become more inclusive, some major fashion labels, such as Prada or Gucci Notorious for missed opportunities. This imbalance is noticeable because the fashion industry, especially high fashion, is all about exclusivity. But they are not the only culprits. Adding fuel to the fire is the K-POP boom that began around 2015.
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Those who follow Korean bands will know how often their idols look so beautiful and skinny that they can’t live up to their standards. Because that’s what happens. South Korea’s entertainment industry has never kept its beauty standards secret (i.e. who is gorgeous and thin), but some in the fandom are concerned about how this body image is becoming a problem. I am aware of something.
Fans were quick to point out that new-generation idols were dangerously thin in videos that circulated online. For example, the Wonder Girls band was thin in the broadest sense, but with the recent debuts of bands like TWICE, BLACKPINK, and 4th generation groups like aespa, NewJeans, and IVE, their bodies have become so skinny that you can see them. I was. skeleton. For example, BLACKPINK’s Rose was criticized for losing so much weight that her socks became loose around her ankles.
Yes, I’m a little tired of the stance of KPOP and companies that forgive all idols who faint on stage with BS like “But Oppa loves the stage and the fans!!! It’s not forced!!!” I think it came Kpop is known to abuse idols.Imagine what would happen if a western star kept passing out on stage twice a year
—JKs (@l_lamberts) August 1, 2019
Oh, Kpop too, I’ve had body insecurities since I was about 8 years old, but I’m really into Kpop, watching skinny idols and hearing about their diets. it was the trigger
— Elfie | edtwt🐇 (@elfiecals) September 14, 2022
according to all K-popOne person said, “Idols these days are so thin that I’m worried about their health.” Similarly, another condemned BLACKPINK’s such standards, stating, “There have always been skinny members, but since BLACKPINK, they all seem to go the skinny way.” Now everyone is talking about the shape of their bones. “
Eating disorders are common in the K-pop industry, but if idols suddenly stopped meeting beauty standards, people would throw hatred at them.Even a small weight gain is an article
— 🧚🏻♂️ (@ice_coffee13) September 7, 2021
I’ve heard stories of various Kpop fandoms hating other groups, but I’ve never seen it with my own eyes until today. Is Stance really laughing at another group’s idol passing out on stage? It’s no wonder people grow up and flinch when I tell them I love kpop. It’s full of childish fan behavior.
— Chachi (@CharlieRenouf) September 4, 2022
Due to such an impossible body standard, fans such as sensitive girls are victims. eating disorders and anorexia. In a report published by BuzzFeed News, Alison Zhang He points out that a lot of this is rooted in culture as well as fandom. For example, she points out: study “Koreans showed the strongest prejudice against thin people over fat people among people in 71 countries.” As a result, Gucci and other high fashion brands scouting idols It’s no surprise that they are cultivating K-pop’s fan base.As their global ambassador, especially with their fans media teeth parade them.
I’m not a big Kpop fan anymore. Because the environment is really toxic and seeing what the idols have to go through made me really depressed. At the peak of my interest in idols, I developed an eating disorder because I wanted to look like them.
— Mikey Madison Girl Kisser (@KaitySky) April 14, 2022
Body shaming an idol in FW is purely evil and doing it on KPOP. For example… look at yourself in the mirror and go see a therapist. Because KPOP obviously can’t “help” you.
— ♪ (@gehhinauf) June 7, 2023
Now that people are starting to recognize this problem, it’s time for us as a society. We listen to them. Eating disorders are no joke. Studies show that eating disorders include “ Second highest mortality rate Opioid addiction alone is the most common of all mental health disorders. In addition to these health concerns, weight cyberbullying should also be condemned and reprimanded. for example, SulliThe K-pop star died by suicide in 2019 after being bullied by people for being “fat”.and she is one of them Lack of young idols to do so.
I mean, I do that all the time, lol, but that’s my motivation
— Not (@mykurody) January 14, 2023
yes. When the media publish articles praising these people and keep running articles on TV, it makes me want to scream. They have no idea what’s really going on.
— Rae💙💎🌌 (@Xiahnti) June 27, 2020
With all the talent in the world, it’s amazing to see how superficial we are as a race, where our looks and weight exceed our creativity and personality. It’s very worrying. The goal of the entertainment industry is to sell aspirations and dreams, so it’s incredible to see them move beyond body image and increasingly focus on what matters: the head, the heart, and the ability. I guess.
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