Why are kpop fans so delusional reddit. The effect of parasocial relationships, especially in kpop, are so And I do not blame them. That was the whole reason I was hesitant to be on reddit, but now that I've been here for a few months, like yes I'm amazed at the dumb and immature stans in the comments, also posts sometimes, but ion see anything THAT bad. So whenever they break up and date someone else it's hell on earth for them. I consider it a genuine problem. Share Sort by: New Open comment sort options Best Nov 26, 2024 · The domestic support for K-pop was the highest when K-pop was still a relatively small niche, but now, when nearly every group sells out world tours, it would be natural for agencies to view international fans and their input more seriously. If you have not done so, you will need to delete the post and resubmit with this added. Yes, I agree that there are very passionate and excitable fans about pretty much everything, but Kpop fanbases are in their own league. If she had a problem with any executives or company, she Reddit as a whole hates celebrity culture and for whatever reason this also extends into the subreddits that are very literally about celebrity culture. is there any reason for that? why kpop fans are so against idols dating? K-Pop (Korean popular music) is a musical genre consisting of pop, dance, electropop, hiphop, rock, R&B, and electronic music originating in South Korea. The K-Pop agencies hold significant power over the careers and personal lives of their artists, often dictating everything from their schedules to their personal relationships. Also on Twitter No matter what you say k-pop is still niche. Why are K-Pop fans so obsessed with the military? I have seen a LOT of tweets dragging the BTS members for not enlisting yet and I’m still failing to see why that’s something to be dragging them for. I do see some posts or comments here and there that some would probably label as "delusional", but it's always obviously children/young teens writing them so it doesn't really count. My point is, that some fans tend to not see how much stuff goes on behind the curtain and that kpop is mostly very hard business and that idols can’t just jump from company to company, can’t make their own label whenever they want because it costs money, there is a lot of lawyer work involved and it just seems delusional to me sometimes. Why are Kpop fans so much more sensitive to criticism than other genres of music? Note: I think Twitter is a different story because you have toxic stans and antis who will say anything but I am MAINLY referring to reddit fans of music genres. Everyone clapped at the end. So every time a kpop fan will try to argue with us, we can use this indispensable compendium of tools to our advantage. In addition to music, K-Pop has grown into a popular subculture, resulting in widespread interest in the fashion and style of Korean idol groups and singers. Reply reply Breezyrain • Oh no I have ran into these people from even older generation fandoms. Why? It because they feed the fans the delusional narrative they need by calling them “their wife” or interacting a weird way. In my days on Twitter I have encounter over aged older generation kpop Stans that still are that delusional. Just thinking that two idols could be dating isn't called that either. I have always wondered why is the Kpop industry so hostile when it comes to pointing out the Weaker skills of Idols. This subreddit is currently standing in solidarity it’s so stupid that you think that dissing someone else will magically make your bias notice you and fall head over heels. Gg stans will drag bg stans just for liking boy groups because of the worst bg stans. But I'm getting annoyed at the Kpop fans who refuse to admit that some idols definitely encourage the delusional fans. I’m so used to third gen idols shutting those kind of things down and drawing clearer lines with fans that it’s odd to see it done so frequently. The whole concept of “sasaengs” is so much more prevalent in Kpop than in anything else. I’d honestly love to see kpop groups on the Barbie soundtrack! The entire thing just looks so campy, unabashedly girly yet self-aware, and fun and I think a kpop group could definitely capture that. Some Reddit kpop fans are way too negative about everything and have this weird superiority complex. No fanwar please. I've heard so many times that reddit , in terms of kpop, is very toxic and you'd be better off without going on it. If it were only their parents and fans who did this I don't think I'd feel as bad but now because I know new jeans themselves signed a petition asking for an a abuser to remain in the company where the victims are at, I really don't feel so good about them anymore. or that they don't compare will real singers, rappers, dancers. I only interact with K-pop on Reddit, and even then only on 2 or 3 subreddits, so not that many. Illit and NewJeans can have similarities, that doesn’t mean that Min Heejin isn’t being investigated for insider trading. Hmm I do think that there are some K-pop idols who play up fanservice a lot (more than what’s required at least bc their other group members don’t go nearly as hard) and when that bites them back, I do have to laugh a little. 1. like you rly think someone is gonna love you because you hate on other idols 💀. Usually these crazy things come from solo stans alleging mistreatment of their favorite idol by the company, as is happening now with Sakura from Le Sserafim, or a few days ago with Lee Know from Stray Kids. Why are kpop Stan’s so gatekeepy over concerts Is it just kpop as a whole or does it tend to just be younger/more delusional Stan’s that get mad about casual concert goers? There are YouTube channels with over 100k subscribers set on proving ships are real because it's also just so many Kpop fans obsessed with it. Pls do a part to save this world from the corrupting presence of kpop. I do feel Kpop Reddit has gotten a lot more negative recently and imo that's partially just because Kpop has been receiving more attention both in other subs and in the world at large. Maybe I am a little bit delusional , it doesn't matter , my happiness and comfort is more important than anything else (not really) , if those kpop boys and girls made me feel happier and less lonely , I'm quite thankful to them . Reply reply midwestgal000 • I dated a Kpop (specifically BTS) fan for a bit and had to leave her because her obsession with BTS and Jungkook made me uncomfortable, plus other people I've known who are equally obsessed, plus all the annoying fan cams on Twitter and the billion other wild things that Kpop fans do. It's true that not all K-pop fans behave inappropriately also, people can act differently online than they would in person. I've got to rant a little about delulu fans and the parasocial aspect Honestly I don't how K-Pop fans can blame the parasocial relationship, idols, or companies for sasaeng or delulu fans. 90 votes, 13 comments. Sometime I watch my friend or people on social media when they like a k-pop idols or a rapper or a singer they like and then they be like oh he's my husband he my man like girl he doesn't even know you exist 🤣 like what is you saying or they be saying like I gonna marry him and we gonna kids together 🤣🤣 I just can't it just so funny I started to really get into k-pop maybe two years ago, and something I can't wrap my head around is why do some fans want to interact with their favorite idols so bad? Yes I understand hoping to make eye contact with an idol at a concert or hoping to memorable to your favorite idol at a fansign, but some people talk like they desperately want to become friends with the idol. But in the end, being delusional is all on you. It even goes so unchecked that the stans burn professional bridges for the idols by pissing off people in the industry that would have been able to help them gain more foreign fans. So while delusional shippers can be awful, they don't legitimately hurt anyone, expect Kpop fans' reputation and their own mental health. Sure Jan, I totally believe you. However, this does not mean that you have the right to shove Kpop ships down the idols throats along with fans. And here’s the things, these things don’t have to be either or. Here’s why the flashy mix of music, monsters, and girl power has everyone obsessed. Fans who think they're friends or bf/gf are delusional, but idols can feel emotionally connected to their fans and the fan isn't always wrong for assuming that's the case. Even though I like kpop a lot but can't really ignore the amount of delusional fans are active here. Best thing is to close your kpop fan accounts and just distance yourself from it. -- so it only makes sense that fans would be extremely obsessed with these idols. That's why I usually stick to r/kpopthoughts and r/kpoopheads. First of all, all of them aren't like that but sometimes the most chaotic minority make a lot of noise which ends up with people generalizing. This is a place…. It's just for fun. It must feel so incredibly dehumanizing and humiliating to be the victim of stalkers and read delusional I don't know if its just my social media feed or what but i've been seeing idols being discredited so much by Kpop fans like they'll say such and such idol isn't a real singer, rapper, dancer etc. Here in brazil we have delusional fans of former reality show contestants that used to date and people decide to stan the shipping instead of the people. A large appeal of the K-Pop industry (especially in comparison to just other music industries) is everything you mentioned you dislike/don't understand -- from the idol's personalities, fashion sense, beauty, etc. Therefore, if they want to focus on their long term growth, and really make it big, their Korean fanbase needs to be solid, so they defo need to work on growing that. May 18, 2025 · It so annoying as always to see no nuance in the KPOP world. And among all these different fan experiences, I've always had a common observation: The most toxic, most delusional shippers often come from the Philippines, followed by some South and Southeast We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I dont think kpop stans are any better since they spend all their energy online and post the most awful things you can imagine about other idols, just because they can get away with being anonymous. That is why whenever there is a confirmation or even a rumor about a k-pop idol dating , some of the very intense fans feel betrayed. — Reddit K-Pop (@redditkpop) March 3, 2023 Another controversy in the K-Pop industry is the issue of exploitation and control of artists by their agencies. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. You’ll then slowly realise that there are more important things to worry about. I knew idols deal with shit because of fans but hell, now I'm imagining what popular idols have to really go through since I witnessed it first hand. I can understand we love them and are huge fans but I just cannot get with the cringey media talk about them as if they aren’t grown adults (the vast majority anyway). Tight-knit communities and fan clubs rally to support their favourite K-pop artists and groups, as commonly seen on social media platforms like TikTok, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram – both a blessing and a curse to the K-pop industry. but the moment you see your fans so brave and so very selfishly entitled that they have a right to dictate and manipulate what you should be doing in your life, PLEASE have respect for yourselves too!! For various instances, in the past there has been a lot of moments like and , interviewers immediately comparing groups to BTS, interviewers being like "your fans are just so crazy lol" to the idols (like how do you want them to respond lmao), or the over-reliance on the "what Western artists would you want to collaborate with?" Apr 4, 2023 · As a K-pop fan herself, one writer discusses why there's more than meets the eye in the parasocial relationship of fans with their idols. 241 votes, 96 comments. But why does everyone keep asking if what I'm saying is true lol? Is there people lying about their family being obsessed over them kpop kids But a lot of Kpop fans also exhibit behavior where they genuinely need to prove their ship is real. Some aren't emotional about their fans at all. Whether it’s the company or their choice. It’s not just Kpop fans who act this way, it’s just that more people talk about it within kpop. I know not all K-Pop Fans on the platform are like that but it is sad how K-Pop Tik Tok has gotten more toxic as time passed. Have you guys ever have moments where you are acting like a delusional fan even though you aren't an obsessive fan at all? I mean it's always brightens up your day to imagine yourself living in or doing something good. I know most are Guys, I'm asking you to do me and the whole world a huge favor. that user reply was so hostile, nobody even looked at the text but attacked that user (personally) instead, and I saw the "More successful than you will ever be 💅", and other 10x worse. When you're constantly grasping at straws to find reasons to hate somebody, some people resort to just lying and downplaying the talents and achievements of the groups and idols they don't like because it's easier than finding a I don't think enough kpop stans understand this. Apparently these days being honest Right now in the west kpop is big, but the rate that kpop is getting recognition might slow down, esp after bts start going into military. Especially when the people criticizing them for it aren’t even Korean. So, firstly, I guess most of these fans are pre-teens and teens. Fans know Kpop as a whole is shallow and simple that's why they keep on pushing 'Woke' narratives on idols everytime they can. Obviously a girl group is a must, but I’d be down to see a kpop himbo make a song for Ken’s inner psyche. like idols have millions of fans from all over the world AND they're probably too busy with their busy schedules to pay attention to fan wars and negativity within the fandom. " Especially big companies. You have to learn yourself how to discern reality and manage boundaries. Thirdly theirs just the whole area of being a kpop fan in general that people make so many assumptions such as wanting to be an idol yourself, wanting to be Korean when your not and so on which is such a small part of the kpop fanbase but takes over and makes it all seem so cringe and weird. Korean and to some extent international fans act entitled, possessive, and treat idols more like products than individual, autonomous people. But Kpop fans are incapable of understanding that the world is not black and white. Go back in time to when it was released - everyone went land said BTS pandering to the West and no one thought this song would be one of their biggest hits. Archived post. This was actually a good strategic way into luring fans into the fandom and then some of them actually develop emotionally attachment to the idols. I could spend hours talking about all the conspiracy theories I've seen fandoms cook up, but the title of "most delusional twitter fandom" for me, would have to go to VIPs. Its just cultural differences about what is considered to be a scandal. So, tell me the most nonsensical things you guys have heard from kpop stans. Aug 27, 2025 · Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is topping charts worldwide. trueI do find myself wondering why so many idols are blurring the lines these days with the fan service. And if one of them does openly display any deviation from the norm (i. The general public does NOT give a shit about k-pop. Maybe Hybe is a cult but how does that make Min Heejin a good person? Stray kids can look good at the met and have So this honestly isn't the most far-fetched or delusional thing I've seen from kpop fans. Part of the image for kpop groups is their relationship (friendship, chemistry, whatever you call it). Edit: Delusional might be the wrong word, Interaction-hungry fans might fit better I have been noticing for a while, even during the last tour, that there are a lot of engenes, who seem to come to the concert because they want to have interactions with the boys, not because of the music or to see them perform and during this tour and the last comeback I noticed it even more. Remember how V once laughed at that one delusional shipper fan? He must be one of the most shipped people in the world and he's still able to take it lightly and make a joke. Mostly teenagers or people with a lot of free time and no obligations in life Kpop is worse cause the industry is built to produce the perfect BF or GF and they are You’ll eventually get over it, I have known plenty of delusional obsessive kpop fans in real life and they have eventually gone over that phase. I think this is not a view most people will like, but the naïveté around the fan-idol relationship borders on delusional. Jan 22, 2019 · Lastly, there are also fans who don’t ship their idols with anyone and the reason why they don’t could be because they are fans of the idol’s music rather than them as people, or they don FANS ARE WHY IDOLS EVEN ARE IDOLS AND HAVE A CAREER. I’ve seen some Kpop insider thing (ex idol) saying that it’s common for people within a group to date or hook up so maybe some Kpop ships are actually real. So, do I think Seunghan might come back? We can look at this through NCT’s Lucas and his case. kpophelp) submitted 21 minutes ago by yuuknees As the title suggests my older sister (27F) thinks she needs to move out overseas and get ready because she thinks she's going to get married to RM of BTS (yes, you read that correctly). This isn't even something that non kpop fans do to kpop fans but kpop fans do to each other. I read on a forum someone that knew an editor for MTV that was harassed by kpop stans. And just Nov 1, 2023 · A psychologist explained how being delusional towards celebrities and K-Pop idol can be a positive for fans, though it has usually been viewed negatively. Unpopular opinion: an opinion that you believe most people will disagree with. Western artists get a lot more views on MVs without extensive streaming as well. The comments were trashing YG & KPOP, like "She doesn't need K-pop; K-pop needs her", and some users replied, "Well, she's a K-pop star, so K-pop actually helps her more than vice versa" or something like that. So I turned to reddit to discuss it with like minded people on my homie's suggestion and that was honestly a great idea. I've never once seen a K-Pop idol overtly flirt with fans or try to make passes or heck they aren't really all that sweet with words either. The way idols get mobbed and shit at airports is I just think some kpop stans are genuinely delusional, especially when it comes to groups/idols they don't like. Take some Gdragon fans. Some people just get defensive when you criticize something they like. Oct 11, 2023 · K-pop fandoms are notorious for their passionate, almost obsessive, dedication to their idols. As for kpop, they suffer from this as well, but fan wars are started a lot of the time. Mar 20, 2025 · Advice my sister is becoming a delusional kpop fan and I need advice to stop her (self. Even BTS' success is based on pure fandom power. I also saw a delusional J-Hope stan on my feed but she was tweeting stuff like this so I was quick to block her. Why do you think so many Kpop fans (even in this subreddit) are extremely toxic? And why is it so prominent in Kpop fandoms? What do you think are some solutions to reduce the toxicity? Firstly, I'd like to say that I have been listening to a lot of Kpop music for a very long time, but have never joined a fandom (and rarely interact with the fandom) for one reason. Average Joe on the street doesn't know what the fuck a Boy With Luv is. Ellen literally has so many random ass people on her show. It's a selling point, fans are talking about it, companies are shoving that in our face, idols are using it. Jun 9, 2025 · An intense K-pop obsession might lead to social isolation if you prioritize online interactions with fellow fans over real-life relationships. Especially angry to the point where you feel the need to argue with any tweet or post you don't agree with. BTS fan included. It is not normal to be so involved in a fandom or whatever that you get to a point where reading other people's differing opinions about your fave group makes you angry. You have women over 45 even attempting to tare down and mass harrass any woman Gd ever comes in contact We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. He never plans on covering a kpop group again. People of this bracket are highly impressionable with very little knowledge or experience of right or wrong or even Hwang Hyunjin is the most fail safe idol I’ve ever used to introduce a non kpop fan too istg 😭 I attempted to show kpop to a dude last night who went in with the most obvious, hateful preconceptions 🙄 and showed him (Artist of the month —> God’s Menu —> Venom) and he was totally sold on it and is so much more understanding now. What's the funniest delusional or over-the-top thing you've seen a fan say/do? So im a STay, although i really enjoy other bands and am in the process of discovering other bands to like, im an older man, me and my wife ( 52) love the music, and i love seeing the hard work, sacrifice, diligence and personality of the band members. My question is if they feel this way why do they stan these idols/groups they don't see as real artists. I know it sounds harsh, but it’s the best thing you can do 🤷🏻‍♀️ I don't know how and why this would make international fans more delusional. The problem with K-pop fans is they refuse to accept their idols could be flawed. Majorly from ktubers and tiktokers. I've started to get to know more about industry after just stanning bts and the hate towards people who date and calling a scandal shocked me. It is super toxic. Kpop fans do a lot for idols in a way that fans of Western artists generally don't -- things like birthday gifts/donation drives, fan projects, etc. 5M subscribers in the thatHappened community. Kpop fans see gay men either like someone from Rupaul's Drag Race or some innocent uwu flower boy like the ones in their webcomic written by a lesbian fifteen year old. On April 18th 2023, Reddit announced a policy change that will kill essentially every third-party Reddit app now operating, from Apollo to Reddit is Fun to BaconReader, leaving Reddit's official mobile app as the only usable option; an app widely regarded as poor quality, not handicap-accessible, and very difficult to use for moderation. Probably because kpop is mostly online compared to sports in which happens live and spectators watch in person. e not act pure and innocent), they get trolled and harassed by anties and cancelled by their so-called worshippers. There's this specific kind of love which is very unique to the genre. A lot of kpop fans are young and most of their knowledge of gay culture comes from tv show or celebrities. just Fans mass buy albums for kpop, whereas album purchases are basically nonexistent for western artists, so that stat is pretty irrelevant. korean/chinese fans are just as delusional as i-fans from what ive seen. I agree like why do people forget how insane one direction fans were?? For gods sake some fans hacked a hotel’s security camera to spy on the band. The whole using Dynamite as a strategy to recoup tour lost lol. Like the title asks. I remember one girl bought 10k albums from a cbar fans of western artists usually buy one album IF they even buy an album. Spending excessive time on fan communities and forums can distance you from friends and family. No one is calling people that think two idols look cute together delusional. It made me realise how many people are actually like this but they appear logical. It's because its a fully open unmoderated platform. My comment about Monsta-X on Ellen got deleted on r/kpop for pointing this out lol. I literally just saw a hashtag on twitter saying JaehyunNoKissScene and I’m like seriously?! People really have loads of time on their hands. And these fans also manage to somehow convince other fans to boycott these artists and then eventually with tiny losses the production companies start to go down as well as the idols . This definition has been updated in accordance with the updated poll The problem here is that k-pop stans somehow now direct their distaste for company stans onto HYBE's ones these days, I've seen so many posts or comments, with dismissive innuendo for those who even just mention the company or support one of their group in a positive way. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Everyone has weaknesses, what's wrong with saying it? X is a better dancer/singer than Y , obviously they will be biased but even analytical Standpoints are looked down on. Managing their diet , intense training is very very hard for a toxic kpop fan who just wanted to get close to their "OPPARS AND UNNIES. If you want to ship idols please do it privately, DONT broadcast delusional analysis everywhere. Not from fans who care about their artists, but from like i said earlier, people that just want drama. Lmao some fans are so delusional, I have to laugh. There are a lot of people who work in entertainment worldwide who are 🏳️‍🌈 and the Kpop would be no exception. Between being the head of the Illuminati and the singular reason kpop is being destroyed apparently, this is one of the milder kpop stan theories about Bang Sihyuk lmao. Almost every time I see some crazy news about K-pop fans it's usually Chinese fans, and every time it's solo stans. there are a lot of young and immature fans who may who behave in that way. It is required to add a line that states why you believe your opinion is unpopular. Twitter as a platform is just full of trolls who make accounts specifically to cause drama or hate. The recent post "the kpop industry is disturbing and has a dark side that is hard to ignore" by u/gangbangkang that made the front page an few hours ago has some interesting points about the idol pop industry in korea, and it's true that the industry has dark roots and practices. It's human emotion. I see it so often and i think it’s normalized in a sense because the infantilization of idols is so normal and I genuinely feel like it should stop. I'm a Filipino who has been a very active fan of a lot of k-pop groups for years. If you have, great! We appreciate you and will review your post shortly. And yes, I called mhj an abuser because that's exactly what she did. But I see clips of some of them crying because of their fans all the time, at concerts, fansigns, fancalls. Its good that majority of kpop companies are focusing on talented people with intense training , toxic kpop delusional fans won't even make it . I hate the pessimists on reddit so much, they basically villainize ever kpop related interaction even the most harmless ones (a idol could say hi to a fan in a reply and there's like think pieces on reddit at how he/she is feeding into a parasocial relationship)in a way that they never do with western celebs. I've jumped from one group to another, stanned multiple groups at the same time, dropped some. 😂 Archived post. I want u to compile all the reasons why kpop is trash. Just a realization. To be honest, Male idols are the reason why delulu ass fans exist. I get your point but I guess I've understood why it is the way it is. I love and appreciate all the support you guys are showing here on reddit. I would strongly disagree that this is normal fan behavior. It’s absolutely exhausting getting into kpop and being an active fan because there is just so much going on, so many great groups, so much drama, so much history, so much good bad and ugly. Do not be fooled that grasp does not just have a hold on newer fans. This is something I saw a lot in Tiktok with so many different groups, not only BP. 1 3 Reply Reply AngelLily Follow YodaAge: 24 +1 y The k pop Industry/media prop up there singers and bands to like a godlike Status so they end up with people who are Practically like cult members 2 0 Reply RachelBrooke Follow Xper 5Age: 31 , mho 39% +1 y My first thought would be that kpop fans are more likely to be younger/teenaged so they are less likely to just let things go - but I don't know if this is right or if there is something in the subculture that encourages this. aszikr bfgh v3zd acjsv iy y3qh q2ovhe uoh x8ooc ls

Why are kpop fans so delusional reddit. Like the title asks.