10 Uncensored Opinions About Popular K-Pop Idols And More

When it comes to K-Pop artists and K-Pop culture, every fan has different opinions. Some of these opinions are more popular than others, and some are considered downright controversial. Fans responded to various posts with their most unpopular opinions on Reddit’s r/kpop_uncensored subreddit. Here are 10 of them.

1. Marketing, not music, skyrocketed BLACKPINK Rosé’s solo career.

Rosé’s smash hit “APT.” and the debut album Rosie brought her popularity to new heights in 2024.

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2. NewJeans’ songs have “little depth.”

NewJeans popularity has been on the rise since their debut in 2022, but not everyone is a fan of their hit songs.

3. The “global groups” trend needs to go.

Some fans just aren’t crazy about non-Asian idols and idol groups debuting as K-Pop.

4. HYBE didn’t “ruin” K-Pop.

HYBE, the agency that debuted BTS, TXT, and more, has come under fire for various reasons. Some fans have blamed the company for “ruining” K-Pop, but others say HYBE isn’t to blame.

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5. Idols are at least partially responsible for parasocial relationships, and fans willingly participate in them.

Agencies have been accused of forcing idols to present themselves as available love interests to fans in order to increase the idol’s popularity, boost sales, and more. Some fans, however, feel that idols share the blame.

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6. In today’s K-Pop, physical attractiveness trumps talent.

Some fans believe that agencies these days care more about beauty than skill.

7. Not all “mistreated idols” have suffered mistreatment.

The “dark side” of K-Pop has made headlines countless times, and many idols have suffered abuse while striving to achieve a dream. Some fans, however, feel that the word “mistreatment” is being used too liberally now and that not all idols are actually being mistreated.

Since disbanding Stellar’s members have spoken out about the mistreatment they suffered as idols and its lasting damage.

8. LE SSERAFIM’s vocals matter less than their stage presence.

Over the past year, LE SSERAFIM members have been repeatedly criticized for their live singing skills. Not everyone has a problem with their vocals though.

9. HYBE’s controversial comments aren’t actually controversial.

Amid the ongoing feud between HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin, controversial comments from HYBE’s documents were shared with the public.

10. Taeil’s voice should not be removed from NCT’s existing songs.

Earlier this year, SM Entertainment announced Taeil‘s withdrawal from NCT due to an unspecified sex crime. The company provided no additional details then, but details surrounding the case have continuously been revealed. Some fans want Taeil scrubbed from all things NCT, and for good reason. Others disagree.

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