Peak Performative Activism: K-pop Edition
It’s my contention that the majority of online antagonists are adults. Why? Children simply do not care about old people’s opinions about anything.
Tag: 답답해
When Everyone Wanted to Sue Me
I’m not an influencer by any means and I’m not a celebrity. But I have dealt with trolls, starting from the days when they had to mail their vitriol through the USPS — all the way through present day, when haters can harangue you nonstop on social media.
The Gatekeepers of Who Is (and Isn’t) Korean
Last week I wrote an article about an incident that occurred to my family when we were new immigrants in the United States. Who knew that such an innocuous essay would stir up the emotions of haters, who deemed us as getting what we deserved for deciding to move here. Of course, they all tapped away anonymously on their keyboards from their homes in the … United States.
And the Haters Gonna Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate
Combatting racism isn’t accomplished by whoever makes the first social media post or writes the first article. It’s a lifelong commitment that focuses on the victims —all of them — and not just one specific group that you happen to favor.
Stan Culture’s Ugly Habit: Making Things Up
It shouldn’t matter what language a group chooses to sing in. And yet, it has become a huge deal in K-pop, with some stans saying BTS are sellouts for singing their last three singles in English. I disagree, just as I defended Monsta X when they released an album sung all in English. But that’s not how some people chose to remember it.
All Aboard the Pile On
Minority journalists should have the same opportunity as white reporters to tackle prestigious assignments. Maybe their take won’t be better than their white colleagues. Maybe they will. But how will we ever know if they’re not given a chance?
Being Held to a Higher Standard
Here’s the thing: Mistakes happen. Sometimes they’re our mistake. Sometimes the outlet inputs errors. Sometimes parts of the review or article are cut out due to space issues. It’s not the end of the world. And unless we specifically say that we hate your favorite member, just assume that we don’t, OK?
Say What You Mean & Mean What You Say
Chris Pratt’s and Lisa Kudrow’s reactions are my favorites! 😂 They take such glee in reading the tweets, which were intended to mock them. Honestly, that’s how trolls should be addressed — with humor and a little appropriate pettiness.
A Korean, Aussie, Frenchman on Twitter: Mayhem Ensues
A Korean journalist, Australian woman and a French man run into each other on Twitter. Mayhem ensues.
Speak Yourself
When stan culture gets in the way of critical thinking, it doesn’t benefit anyone — least of all the groups we love.