What do you think of the statement that some people have made, โKpop is rooted in antiblacknessโ(something along those lines if not exactly that)?
Itโs true.
It does appropriate from Black music and culture so call outs on that are definitely legit. Iโm also aware that Black K-Pop fans face anti-blackness from other fans too so that needs to be addressed.
This isnโt to say that it canโt exist though, that there isnโt any value to it, that it doesnโt give people hope and inspiration, or any of these other good things. Itโs just that it does take from Black music and culture. And Iโm sure there are lots of instances of anti-blackness (Iโm not into K-Pop so I wouldnโt know what those instances are) so that needs to be addressed too.
I donโt believe that K-Pop needs to go away (it canโt anyway) but rather, it can be improved. Itโs not all about appropriation of Black music and culture though as it does have its own sounds and culture infused in it.
Angry Asian Guy
