WHAT WERE THEY THINKING???

Jun 03, 2012 17:17

Hey guys. I just found a pic on facebook which made me extremely angry.
The painter(s) said that it was just a joke and that they have nothing against Chinese or Japanese people, but still I think the pic is just...LOW!!


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chocol8apple June 3 2012, 18:45:05 UTC
I agree, this is indeed low. And I don't believe that there's no discrimation or bullying, even, that is happening in the 21st century. I would classify this more of a bullying and bashing, though. And this is what I don't want to happen in our jpop fandom.
Fandoms aren't made to bash other fandoms. That is just wrong.

I hope we could just love what we love in peace.

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sweetcandy0503 June 3 2012, 19:15:40 UTC
Totally agree with you.
Everyone has its own taste and these girls especially just judge by looks/appearance.
It is not like every Chinese or Japanese look like that...even though there are ok.
But this is not a reason to make fun of them.
Furthermore what important is, is the personality.
And these girls are blinded by idols.
I have to say that also Koreans aren't perfect.
Nobody is.

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chocol8apple June 4 2012, 01:45:27 UTC
"...And these girls are blinded by idols."

Exactly. *nods head in agreement*
I am also sometimes bullied due to my appearance so I can also feel hurt whenever I see people bullying, or jugding even, other people just because they are fat or ugly.

I like Arashi but not to the point that I think that they are far more superior than any other people in the planet. I love them as they are, along with their imperfections. I won't bash or belittle others just to make them look more superior to others.

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sweetcandy0503 June 4 2012, 05:22:36 UTC
Feeling the same. Whenever I see someone being bullied or judged unfair, I just want to send those stupid bullies to hell -.-
they do it because they want to feel better themselves!
They're missing self-confidence that's why they search for someone to bully.

Everyone have their charms...especially, as you said, with the imperfections.
It is human and makes one likable.
They...and we are all human. There is no superior one!

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misolee June 4 2012, 02:17:12 UTC
I agree that this picture is insulting for the Jpop idols or fandom. It's too bad that the Kpop fandom doesn't understand the charm of Jpop idols. Japanese male idols may not have the best appearances, there height don't always surpass 180 cm and they aren't always muscular. Nevertheless, if you discard first impressions (which I have!) and watch their acting or singing or check them in variety shows, you will find them more and more charming, which also makes you appreciate more their looks! That's what I love about Jpop idols. The more I watch them, the more I love them!

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sweetcandy0503 June 4 2012, 05:28:41 UTC
Exactly! I know many who are fans of both genres. But there are KPop fans who just don't want to accept that.
They bash the JPop fandom with stupid comments about how Japanese idols are ugly and Koreans so faaaar more handsome etc.
It's like you say!
You need time! KPop fans (not all but many) are blinded by good looks!
Japanese idols have different charms (even though I think THAT they ARE good looking though ;3 )
KPop idols have this aura that they are kinda unreachable...but JPop idols have this natural sides to them. Like friends...like someone you can spent your free time with.
Groups like V6 or Arashi are good examples.
They are lasting so long now as a group. Their friendship is amazing and I love the way there are so carefree in variety shows.
KPop idols mostly have to manage an certain image...well that's not really bad though nut the natural aura is missing...

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Sorry for the late reply... misolee June 16 2012, 16:38:16 UTC
I have the exact same thoughts! :)
I totally agree with you that groups like Arashi, V6 or TOKIO act very natural in their variety shows and you can indeed see that they are close to each other!
By the way, my favorite group is Arashi and I've watched TONS of their variety shows and I never get bored watching them! That's just how charming they are!
What makes me like a group is not especially by their PVs and concerts but more by their appearances in variety shows where I can discover their charming side and know more about their personalities (the japanese groups I named are hosts of them which is even better!).
That's why I appreciate less Kpop idols because they don't appear in lots of variety shows and even if they do, they try to maintain a certain image to not disappoint the fans, but that pressure just makes them look more stiff and less natural (another point that I agree with you!).

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