The Kpop Spotlight

*Sees pics of them like this*

2PM’s Junho [Translated by 2PMalways]

Issue: For those of you who do not know, recently GOT7′s Jackson was involved in a car accident due to a fan following his car. As a result, Jackson got injured. 

Sasaeng fans tailgating K-pop idols cars is something that has happened many times before. Many K-pop idols like EXO’s Chanyeol had voiced out about how dangerous it is to do that and gives fans a warning to stop for the safety of others. However, people still do it despite the warnings. This time, an accident actually occurred and the sasaeng’s beloved K-pop idol got injured because of it. Fortunately, it’s been said that Jackson’s injuries aren’t serious. However, you can see in these photos below that he was in pain.

To make things even more heartbreaking, sources say that Jackson got out of the car while injured and asked the people who hit his car if they were hurt or not. He was sleeping at the time when it happened, tired from his busy schedules and soon to prepare for GOT7′s comeback. What did he do to deserve all this? This doesn’t only apply to Jackson, but to all K-pop idols/celebrities. I understand that you would want to see your idol as much as you can since they don’t come often, but safety and well being comes first. You may think that “Oh, it’s okay. I don’t tailgate them so I’m not a sasaeng fan who stalks them.” However, there are many other ways in different degrees where you could be acting like one. If you think that these things only happen in China or Korea, I’m afraid that you’re wrong. For example, there were clips of fans running on the street swarming around a K-pop idol’s van as it was stuck in traffic at LAX airport. I was both shocked at how they would be willing to risk their lives and embarrassed for them. Imagine how it would be in their perspective. They probably felt like caged animals in the zoo or fishes in the aquarium, feeling small as many eyes stare at their every moment and bang on the class. There are certain boundaries that need to be kept. So please think first before you take action. It can risk the safety of others, the safety of your bias, and your safety. It is not worth it.

I know that they just recently debuted this year, but VROMANCE deserves a lot more attention than they are getting now!! Known as MAMAMOO’s brother group, they don’t disappoint when it comes to vocals. Their harmonies with one another are always on point and it’s just wonderful! If you haven’t already, check out their debut song “SHE” which also contains very cute lyrics about a guy falling for his best girl friend as well as a groovy tune! Also, DO YOUR EARS A FAVOR AND LISTEN TO THEIR FULL ALBUM. Every song made my heart race and made my ears feel so thankful to be able to listen to it. I am so in love with their voices. Overall, if you stan talent then stan VROMANCE.

[K-pop (K-hiphop) recommendation]: Luizy, Flowsik’s RECIPE

Since there are many underrated kpop groups, I’m going to start putting the spotlight on some of them!! First up is the boy group ToppDogg, a kpop/k-hiphop group that debuted in 2013. Though they have great songs and are very talented, other great groups that debuted around the same time kept them out of the spotlight. Many of their fans are now trying hard to bring them back into the spotlight with the hashtag #stantoppdogg2k16. There’s a member that almost debuted with Vixx and also a member that could have been on Team A for YG’s survival show! If you wanna know more about the group check out the blog @stan-topp-dogg​ which is dedicated to introduce ToppDogg to new/potential fans!

My personal favorite songs from the group: 

Check out this cute video of them trying to pronounce Western girl names:

Your little baby, your sunshine, your child whom you adore and treasure so much...(”My baby~”)

BUT THEN

As time pass, they get hit by the puberty truck hard and you don’t know what to feel anymore... (”OPPA?”)

BUT THEN

When you see them genuinely smile as their eyes and nose crinkle up, or when they look at things with fascination+innocence in their eyes...(Still my baby child~)

IN THE END

[Kpop recommendation]: BTOB’s Minhyuk’s cover of Geeks’ Wash Away 

[Kpop recommendation]: Grandmother Bird- Kim Youngok & MONSTA X’s Jooheon ft. MONSTA X’s Kihyun (Click CC to see the lyrics)

“Scandal”: For those of you who don’t know, recently two girls on Twitter have been spreading false rumors about Jungkook dating someone and encouraging ARMYs to self-harm because of it.”

Spreading false rumors about an idol is something that isn’t new in the kpop world. We all have trolls and attention seekers who like to make up stuff with “evidence” that they come up with. Most fans are able to catch on quickly and just ignore these false claims, but many innocent fans have been tricked. You might think that this isn’t so bad, but the person who started these rumors had a friend join into the situation. This friend of theirs encouraged fans to cut themselves to show Jungkook that they disapprove of his (nonexistent) relationship and tried to trend the hashtag, #CutforKookie. What kind of sick person promotes this sort of thing?? I looked up the post myself to see if anyone actually believed all this and believe it or not, there were!! Many fans actually used the hashtag and did self-harm because of this which is so tragic...

Luckily, BigHit Entertainment found out about this and sent emails to these two people about how they should stop and delete the posts they made before they take legal action. Here’s the reaction of one of those people to the email.

A “joke”? Really?? People actually believed her and did self-harm!! YOU CALL THAT A JOKE? PROMOTING SELF-HARM??? I have friends who have bipolar depression and have self-harmed themselves before...It’s a serious thing, and it’s certainly nothing to be joking about. It’s so ironic that her username includes “Yixing” who is one of the kindest kpop idols I know. Such a disgrace...I usually try to be unbiased and understanding for both sides of the situation, but this...This I cannot understand no matter how hard I try. 

There’s no stopping these trolls. We can report them and bad-mouth/fight them all we want, but they will just make a new account or actually enjoy getting all the attention. So what we fans can do, is to fight bad with good. Sometime last year, BTS member J-hope was being cyber bullied by antis. In response, ARMYs worked hard together to trend “J-HOPEISPERFECT” worldwide. In the end, love overcame the hatred and won. Don’t waste your lives filled with lies and hatred, and live life with full of love. You only live once, so don’t live a life full of negativity. 

Wonho:

I.M: *damn*