I’ve not been on as much lately (trying to touch grass etc etc 🤪🤪), and have basically started posting everything to my main @shelikesperfume
I can’t quite make myself delete this sideblog (too many sweet memories and friends made through this old thing!!) so for now anyway, I’ll just leave it as an archive 💖💖
okay so here’s the thing. while i agree that kpop is for people of all ages, i feel like a lot of people miss the accountability part that comes along with it, particularly when it comes to groups with minors in them. there’s nothing wrong with listening to these groups casually. however, if you’re stanning a group with minors and are older than them (especially if you’re more than a couple of years older), it’s important to hold yourself accountable. for example: there’s nothing wrong with someone who’s 30+ listening to a group with minors casually. stanning is slightly different, though - i would say stanning can be okay as long as you’re being an adult about it. like i would genuinely be concerned if i saw someone way too obsessed with collecting albums and photocards for minors that are much, much younger than them. or if a 20+ year old was sexualizing a 14 year old and calling them “hot” and “attractive” - that is a problem. yes, kpop is for all ages, but in an industry that’s unfortunately filled with minors, as an older fan you have the responsibility to not be weird about it. if you can't consume content in a responsible way, then don't stan groups with minors in them. it's as simple as that.