A post entitled “Being a male idol seems too easy” It has become viral on the famous Korean forum PIG, unleashing an intense online debate on double standards persistent gender in the K-pop sector. With over 43,000 views, the post has quickly become a hot topic between the Tizen and K-pop fans. The post also included a series of comparison images with male and female idols, further fueling the discussion in the comments.
The original poster (op) wrote:
“I always feel like this, but the guys who seem this are still fiercely defended by men’s idol stens, while the beautiful female idols are constantly accused of plastic surgery or have said they seem false. It is honestly bizarre.”
This statement hit a nerve with many online users who have resonated with frustration, underlining how male idols often receive generous praise, even if they do not satisfy the same visual standards provided for by female idols.
The post criticizes the way in which male idols are often praised for the charm or presence on stage regardless of appearance, while female idols are often separated for every detail, from make -up to face characteristics. Many commentators have agreed on the fact that the k-pop industry and the culture of the surrounding fans have female idols with much more rigorous beauty standards.
CNG comments:
- Just look BIG BANGPeople loved them even if they weren’t beautiful. Lol.
- Honestly, I am also a fan of the group of boys, but since the fourth generation began, the images have been seriously downhill … there is barely that someone worthy the pennning penalty, so I still follow only generation idols from 3 to 3.5. Simpiro, lol.
- It is not just about images or the scene of the idol, life in general is only easier for men. It does not matter what they do wrong, male idols always have their fans disappointing that they say “my baby is innocent, don’t hurt him” and jump to protect them. (And this is also the case in real life, not only with the idols lol.) In the meantime, when a female idol also slips once, both men and other women are fast to drag it. And everything that speaks of “women’s rights” is honestly only the people who shout their Rights: not to protect all women, especially no longer beautiful than them, Lol. It is not just idols, it is the company itself. Thanks to Male Stans without brain, life is much harder for women, the period.
- I am honestly shocked by how difficult some of these male idols are … how, what is happening?
- Wait … that photo above, is it seriously an idol? Really??
This post has rekindled wider conversations on how the Fandom culture in K-pop continues to reflect deeper social prejudices. While the discussions on appearance and performance are common for both sexes, the toughest lens applied to female idols has long been a point of dispute.
