Netizens Praise LE SSERAFIM’s Yunjin For The Lyrics Of Her New Self-Composed Song That Expose The Toxic Aspects Of The K-Pop Industry
LE SSERAFIM‘s Yunjin is an idol who has been through so much in the K-Pop industry despite being so young. From joining Produce 48…
Until she eventually debuted in LE SSERAFIM. The moments between each project saw Yunjin struggle through the hardships of being an idol.
Recently, Yunjin released her second self-composed track called “I ≠ DOLL.” From the very beginning, the track is almost like an open letter to K-Pop, addressing some of the issues that make the industry toxic.
It also touches upon some of the hardships that idols face, whether it’s constantly being judged on what you’re wearing or the idea of maintaining a certain reputation through your actions.
She even touches upon the fact that idols can’t have their own opinions or voice because of the fear of backlash from what they say.
The title “I ≠ DOLL” is showcased with the lyrics “IDOL DOESNT MEAN A DOLL TO F**K WITH.” Each lyric showcases the hardships and how it’s a battle between being yourself and who everyone wants you to be.
In particular, the line, “Call me a b**ch, maybe want to be one,” shows off the constant hateful comments about their looks or what they do.
Yunjin even touches upon how physical vanity is at the forefront while any attempt to showcase personality or charm is nothing if you don’t look a certain way.
When the song was released, netizens were obsessed with Yunjin’s uncensored song about the K-Pop industry. After getting into the industry so young, she knows the pressures, hardships, and struggles of idols.
The meaning of the song ‘I ≠ DOLL’ is “IDOL DOESNT MEAN A DOLL TO FUCK WITH”
HUH YUNJIN YOU ARE A GENIUS pic.twitter.com/7RhbDasMLt
— joe (@elsserafim) January 9, 2023
"idol doesn't mean a doll you can fuck with" yunjin delivering a taboo topic of how idols always get sexualised. and when they can no longer entertain or satisfy the 'fans' they will be criticised for not trying hard enough. such a powerful and deep message.#HUHYUNJIN_IDOLL pic.twitter.com/6onQcdyRPd
— zaf head yeodongie (@yeosangness) January 9, 2023
yunjin wrote I≠DOLL about how sometimes appearance is the primary thing used to evaluate a persons worth n raise y_our glass is about her experiences training for lesserafim
she is so open and honest, keep changing the idol industry yunjin we’ll be there every step of the way pic.twitter.com/fjILLuDnFm
— yunjin pics (@yunjinpics) January 8, 2023
i think the title "I≠DOLL" is a wordplay of 'idols aren't dolls' or 'i am not a doll' – how idols are expected to keep up an image of being perfect like a "doll", that they are humans too that have feelings and emotions unlike a doll.
HUH YUNJIN IS A FCKING GENIUS. pic.twitter.com/4mjEF9NT58
— joe (@elsserafim) January 8, 2023
Yet, the reason that the song is also so impactful is that netizens have brought up past clips from Yunjin where the idol claims she wants to change the industry. By touching upon the idol industry with such strong words and a message, Yunjin is speaking out about the issues in K-Pop.
“I wanna change the idol industry.” AND HUH YUNJIN IS REALLY DOING IT. pic.twitter.com/ud44qNHRV8
— joe (@elsserafim) January 9, 2023
While K-Pop can be seen as a controlled industry, it seems like more idols are feeling comfortable being more vocal about the hardships they face. Yunjin has been through so much and is one of the best people to share her experiences with, and it isn’t surprising that she’s being praised.
