Mareli Nielson
@marelini.bsky.social
At the same time, we can expect to see a rise in other forms of Asian soft power, as different countries promote their own cultural content and influence. So in my opinion, Asia will rise and in 10 years it will be normal to hear Asian music on the radio. Big changes are coming.
#changes #Asia
#changes #Asia
June 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
This development is significant for the Korean Wave (Hallyu) and the broader landscape of Asian popular culture. I think, in the future, Hallyu is likely to grow even more popular across the region.
June 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
This development is significant for the Korean Wave (Hallyu) and the broader landscape of Asian popular culture. I think, in the future, Hallyu is likely to grow even more popular across the region.
After the introduction of U.S. tariffs, China, South Korea, and Japan pledged to strengthen their trade relations. In our everyday life too - hating the same "person" is one of the best ways to be close friends and find good chemistry.
#so_do_I
#so_do_I
Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs
The meeting came ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expected announcement of a new round of tariffs on Wednesday.
www.japantimes.co.jp
June 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
After the introduction of U.S. tariffs, China, South Korea, and Japan pledged to strengthen their trade relations. In our everyday life too - hating the same "person" is one of the best ways to be close friends and find good chemistry.
#so_do_I
#so_do_I
So it is an easy way how politics show their power over the people and their personal lives. But with time, fandom finds a way anyway, is it illegal or not. Also, wounds will heal a little bit, and Korean companies often collaborate with Chinese firms to be on the Chinese market.
#collaboration
#collaboration
June 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
So it is an easy way how politics show their power over the people and their personal lives. But with time, fandom finds a way anyway, is it illegal or not. Also, wounds will heal a little bit, and Korean companies often collaborate with Chinese firms to be on the Chinese market.
#collaboration
#collaboration
In 2016, after South Korea agreed to deploy the THAAD missile defense system, China responded in a strategic way - they didn´t banned Korean things that China has their own part, but they found something that is not connected at all - Hallyu. Banned Korean soft power, they created their own.
K-pop has been banned in China for almost a decade. Until now, maybe.
China, which has never officially acknowledged the ban, has more confidence in its own entertainment now and is looking to boost consumer spending, experts say.
www.nbcnews.com
June 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
In 2016, after South Korea agreed to deploy the THAAD missile defense system, China responded in a strategic way - they didn´t banned Korean things that China has their own part, but they found something that is not connected at all - Hallyu. Banned Korean soft power, they created their own.
I think K-pop hip-hop just wanted to look cool and we should be proud thay thought this culture is interesting. But I agree that we should show our interest in within the limits of normality, but normality is so different in every country.
He was ‘blacklisted’ from K-pop, but now rapper Jay Park’s on top
Once ‘kind of blacklisted’ from the K-pop industry, Korean-American rapper Jay Park has made his hard-earned comeback – now he is one of South Korea’s most recognisable entertainers.
www.scmp.com
May 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I think K-pop hip-hop just wanted to look cool and we should be proud thay thought this culture is interesting. But I agree that we should show our interest in within the limits of normality, but normality is so different in every country.
For example, when idols wear Black hairstyles (cornrows) without understanding their cultural significance or the discrimination faced by Black people for wearing them. At the same time I think every culture have deeper meanings, but some cultures are way more louder to introduce their history.
May 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
For example, when idols wear Black hairstyles (cornrows) without understanding their cultural significance or the discrimination faced by Black people for wearing them. At the same time I think every culture have deeper meanings, but some cultures are way more louder to introduce their history.
In my view, discussing African-American influence can be a particularly sensitive topic. Nowadays even they change dictionaries and some of the words are not allowed to say. Just in case, they do not want to touch their culture. But sometimes it with idols and they even do not know about it.
#safe
#safe
I Was a Black K-pop Fan For 2 Decades—Now I’m Letting Go
Writer Tabby Kibugi explains why she’s stepping away K-pop after renewed discussions of idols engaging in cultural appropriation, use of the n-word, and stereotyping Black culture.
www.teenvogue.com
May 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
In my view, discussing African-American influence can be a particularly sensitive topic. Nowadays even they change dictionaries and some of the words are not allowed to say. Just in case, they do not want to touch their culture. But sometimes it with idols and they even do not know about it.
#safe
#safe
Now I think cultural appropriation is less common, because of the global fans. They can say if something is not suitable or a little bit rassistic. And if some group is that way, maybe Koreans do not think it is bad, but global fans will be upset.
#cultural_appropriation
#cultural_appropriation
K-Pop Group Kiss of Life Apologizes to Fans After Hip-Hop-Themed Live Stream Draws Backlash as a 'Cultural Mockery'
"We are sorry. Our intention was to show how much we loved the category of old school hip hop because it greatly influences our music," read a statement from K-pop group Kiss of Life.
people.com
May 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Now I think cultural appropriation is less common, because of the global fans. They can say if something is not suitable or a little bit rassistic. And if some group is that way, maybe Koreans do not think it is bad, but global fans will be upset.
#cultural_appropriation
#cultural_appropriation
We think it is totally normal and try to mimic our "idols". And after that we think why men think about women as sex objects. We watched NewJeans in class and I was amazed how much sexuality, they image supposed to be way more "aegyo" and cute. But is it? Actually they try to be both
#aegyo #objects
#aegyo #objects
May 27, 2025 at 3:21 AM
As Dr. Saeji said in a class "women are good fans and it is the reason why it changed". I think, they needed to change direct sexuality, but somehow give hidden sexuality, that men fans would be happy. So in my opinion hidden sexuality is even way more worse -we accept it secretly and it is okay.
May 27, 2025 at 3:21 AM
As Dr. Saeji said in a class "women are good fans and it is the reason why it changed". I think, they needed to change direct sexuality, but somehow give hidden sexuality, that men fans would be happy. So in my opinion hidden sexuality is even way more worse -we accept it secretly and it is okay.
Body rolls, close-ups, leg showing and touching every part of the body was very common -we knew what we gonna see if we start to watch these videos. Nowadays we can see sexual content and also actually hidden sexuality.
May 27, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Body rolls, close-ups, leg showing and touching every part of the body was very common -we knew what we gonna see if we start to watch these videos. Nowadays we can see sexual content and also actually hidden sexuality.
In my opinion, when prominent public figures engage in feminist advocacy and are subsequently subjected to criticism, it may deter ordinary women and girls from expressing similar views or taking similar actions. Fear of social disapproval, leading them to "act as society want".
#justbegood
#justbegood
10 Times MAMAMOO Were Unapologetically Feminist
MAMAMOO has constantly challenged the conservative South Korean Society, Here's how they bring feminism into the spotlight without even trying.
www.koreaboo.com
May 22, 2025 at 4:01 AM
In my opinion, when prominent public figures engage in feminist advocacy and are subsequently subjected to criticism, it may deter ordinary women and girls from expressing similar views or taking similar actions. Fear of social disapproval, leading them to "act as society want".
#justbegood
#justbegood
Because of that mindset I can say it is hard to espouse female mindsets to public, even it is hard to female celebrities. If You read wrong book, wear wrong clothes, bodyshape is different etc. - everything can trigger drama among fans. So how do they be a idol for men and also to women?
Female K-Pop Stars Face Criticism for Seemingly Feminist Behavior
Female K-pop stars are increasingly being criticized for allegedly feminist actions, even amid the growing #MeToo movement in the country.
www.billboard.com
May 22, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Because of that mindset I can say it is hard to espouse female mindsets to public, even it is hard to female celebrities. If You read wrong book, wear wrong clothes, bodyshape is different etc. - everything can trigger drama among fans. So how do they be a idol for men and also to women?
As showed, differences about women and men are stong and for me how the 2022. Presidental election results show the "mindset about public". A lot of young men believe women do not want to be equal, but they want something more and actually men are these ones who struggle all the time.
#men #womwn
#men #womwn
May 22, 2025 at 4:01 AM
And we end again to the point where "The West" doing everything "correctly" and can judge K-pop and Korean people. But for me that "soft masculinity" and "de-masculinisation" should be actually normal and everyone can be whoever he want to be.
#flowerboys
#flowerboys
Flowerboys and the appeal of 'soft masculinity' in South Korea
South Korea's idea of a good-looking man has changed, and the world is taking notice.
www.bbc.com
May 20, 2025 at 3:48 AM
And we end again to the point where "The West" doing everything "correctly" and can judge K-pop and Korean people. But for me that "soft masculinity" and "de-masculinisation" should be actually normal and everyone can be whoever he want to be.
#flowerboys
#flowerboys
The Asian male body has come to represent the abandonment of "authentic masculinity" (Park, 2014, Park 2015, 199). And usually they discribe K-pop male idols as a soft masculinity (make-up,"act feminive",show his feelings) and de-masculinisation (not like "real" man).
#de_masculinisation
#de_masculinisation
May 20, 2025 at 3:48 AM
The Asian male body has come to represent the abandonment of "authentic masculinity" (Park, 2014, Park 2015, 199). And usually they discribe K-pop male idols as a soft masculinity (make-up,"act feminive",show his feelings) and de-masculinisation (not like "real" man).
#de_masculinisation
#de_masculinisation
People can still judge K-pop idols to be feminine, not masculine. I need to argue about my friends and especially my dad - why that K-pop idol who wears make-up is still the most handsome man in the world. For Koreans male idols wearing make-up is just aesthetic - it´s #soft_masculanity
8 Korean ‘beauty kings’ ruling the cosmetics world, from Cha Eun-woo to Kai
Male Korean stars have proven to the world that make-up isn’t limited to use by gender – so which K-drama and K-pop stars scored lucrative deals with big beauty brands?
www.scmp.com
May 20, 2025 at 3:48 AM
People can still judge K-pop idols to be feminine, not masculine. I need to argue about my friends and especially my dad - why that K-pop idol who wears make-up is still the most handsome man in the world. For Koreans male idols wearing make-up is just aesthetic - it´s #soft_masculanity
For example a lot of BTS contain a lot of English and I can hear Korean less. Is the popularity about "Dynamite" and "Butter" was because people didn´t realised it is k-pop or they are just good and catchy songs? The question "why" is so irritating.
#smooth_like_butter #light_it_up_like_dynamite
#smooth_like_butter #light_it_up_like_dynamite
Why BTS’s “Dynamite” Is the First K-Pop Song to Top the U.S. Charts
Did the boy band adapt for America, or did they make America adapt for them?
slate.com
May 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
For example a lot of BTS contain a lot of English and I can hear Korean less. Is the popularity about "Dynamite" and "Butter" was because people didn´t realised it is k-pop or they are just good and catchy songs? The question "why" is so irritating.
#smooth_like_butter #light_it_up_like_dynamite
#smooth_like_butter #light_it_up_like_dynamite
This raises the question: is K-pop produced for the sake of the genre itself, or is it driven by a desire for global dominance? In my view, incorporating more Korean language and cultural elements enriches the music and enhances its uniqueness.
#rule_the_world
#rule_the_world
May 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
This raises the question: is K-pop produced for the sake of the genre itself, or is it driven by a desire for global dominance? In my view, incorporating more Korean language and cultural elements enriches the music and enhances its uniqueness.
#rule_the_world
#rule_the_world