#k-netz

I didn’t like Joo Haknyeon. Not even a bit. From the very start. I didn’t like the fact that he was always in top 11 without doing pretty much anything, just because he looks good. I wanted him to drop out of top 11. Aaand it happened. I was happy for a moment that ‘yeah, koreans finally realised that he’s not suitable and he needs a bit more of a training’ but no. They started to bash him. Bully him. They are making awful comments about how he looks like a pig, how he is soo untalented, how he should just go and die like his father???????? Do you  even believe it? To a 17 year old teenager! Not even an adult (not that I’m saying that any adult should hear something like that JUST for being a little bit greedy in a freaking survival show). And...I’m just sad. Yeah, i don’t think he is ready to debut yet, but I never ever wanted him to hurt like that...

Recently he’s been very quiet, and he used to smile A LOT. Like really a lot. But now? Not anymore ;; I may never be his fan, but please if you hate on him stop it. He had enough. I think he thought about his behaviour more than it was needed.

And even in the last episode, when they were choosing positions almost everyone (I’m of course talking about our angel Jonghyun, who actually helped him by choosing the rap position without many lines) pushed him away as if they wanted to show something...I’m not sure if it was by the accident or because they like him and wanted to just tease him (or something totally opposite...?) I don’t want to jump into conclusions however the hate towards Joo Haknyeon is too much and I felt that I need to say something.

As an American K-Pop fan, I get the pleasure of viewing the opinions of both K-netz and I-netz, and I have a pretty good understanding of what makes both sides tick. What truly really infuriates me, however, is when one group attacks or makes sweepingly accusatory assumptions about the other when they aren’t that much better themselves.

Or maybe I just need to get off netizenbuzz.

Also, if anyone in the entire world really thinks that their idols are 100% pure and wholesome characters without a single flaw, please wake up. I bet you can still see flaws among your family members, friends, and anyone else you know personally, yet you would never criticize them the way you anonymously drag celebrities.

Sorry to break it to you all, particularly international fans, but every single K-celeb probably has done or will do something you disagree with, even if it hasn’t been publicized in a scandal or blasted by Allkpop, and sometimes you’re just going to have to get over it. And I’m in no way supporting the wrong things my biases have done, but I’m fully aware that they all grew up in South Korea, where the conservative culture and lifestyle is vastly different from where I live in San Francisco, and I should not expect their words and opinions to conform to my liberal standards. Of course I don’t support the various sexist or fat shaming or racist comments that constantly arise in the Korean entertainment industry, but I also understand that Korea is not a hipster, rainbow-flag-friendly country and that that is the audience K-celebs are catering to. I lived in Seoul for only 6 weeks, yet that environment was blatantly obvious the second I stepped off the plane. Korea may be taking baby steps towards feminism and progressiveness and all that, but they definitely aren’t there yet.

ALSO, netizens have got to stop being so goddamn hypocritical. Call a celeb ugly, yet insult them for getting plastic surgery, even if it’s due to medical reasons. Call a celeb fat but then tell them to eat more when they get too skinny. Tell celebs to date freely but then send death threats when they publicize relationships.

1: [+3771, -30] As expected Lee JoonㅋㅋㅋㅋHe'd even sell heater in the desertㅋㅋㅋ

2: [+3254, -31] What Lee Jonghyun said is right Lee Joon would be able to survive in anywhere with that personality

3: [+2946, -29] I don't see Joon these days by the way..ㅠㅠㅠ I miss him!!!!!

4: [+2592, -33] Lee Joon would've still succeeded if he debuted as an actor. His acting is full of emotions

5: [+316, -3] Lee Joon is entertaining, dances well, acts well but he doesn't act superior at all that's why I like him

6: [+279, -5] True that he will survive in anywhere with that talent..To be honest FNC would be better than his current ageny JTC that created MBLAQ..They debuted at the same time as Beast but the reason they couldn't have outstand more is JTC. Lee Joon can survive because has the personality and many talents..If he only maintenances himself well he can do anything

7: [+274, -7] Lee Joon is famous as the celebrity that Dispatch gave up on right

8: [+259, -5] It's really amazing that Lee Joon has got this big being from that company...Seems that MBLAQ is not promoted well

9: [+211, -4] Now his personality, talents etc are being acknowleged by everyone..He must be carefully choosing his next drama hope, it goes daebak!

10: [+198, -2] Lee Joon speaks well, dances well, acts well, is handome and has a good mentality he's solid even from a perspective of a man

11: [+194, -33] At first I thought he was four dimensional but as I got to know him more he is really a genuine person. I hope he keeps going on like now with that eart of his.

12: [+193, -5] There must be only a very small minority of people who dislike himㅋㅋㅋ He is really nice, humorous and doesn't have any scandals I like Lee Joon

13: [+186, -2] But it feels like MBLAQ's company really doesn't work properly...He could hit much bigger..

14: [+149, -2] FNC didn't see the the jewel in him

15: [+96, -1] Seems that MBLAQ is really not backed up by the compayㅠㅜI wish they were in a company where they could be more active and promoted moreㅠㅠThat way Lee Joon also would be more active as an actorㅠㅠ MBLAQ, Lee Joon fighting!!!!!!!