>>18602800I will admit that I am not a fan of K-Pop (or any popular culture for that matter), but nevertheless, I try to see the positive side of it, because I assume there to be some value in its existence.
I am curious though, how come K-Pop fans are okay with all praise of K-Pop without considering whether they are genuine or based on reason, while taking all criticism to be unreasonable and contemptible insults?
Just by common sense logic, overwhelming majority of what people say, whether positive or negative, about anything is not really grounded on reason.
People say meaningless praise out of superficial politeness, or just because they see others praising the same, and want to be part of something popular.
Similarly, people say meaningless criticism out of just irrational or emotional dislike of something, or just because they see their peers making criticizing the same, and are going along with it.
In a sea of meaningless praise, there will be some genuine praise worth paying attention to, as well as some productive criticism worth paying attention to.
I mean, all culture, being made made creations, is inevitably going to reflect the imperfect nature of humans that is full of folly.
By logical conclusion, all culture will have way more flaw and harmful aspects (both known and unknown) than beneficial aspects.
It is ultimately up to the stakeholders of the culture to make efforts to develop it towards a particular ideal through continuous self-reflection and self-correction.
Just what is K-Pop's ideal anyway?
And if K-Pop really is a forward thinking culture as it makes itself appear to be, shouldn't its stakeholders be more sensible and solemn in dealing with both praise and criticism?
If it K-Pop is ultimately just a consumer product, what is wrong with honestly admitting itself as such?
Making deceptive claims that it is a distinct culture of sorts will only require further deception to justify the praise it receives and defend against the criticisms.
