Refusing to Forget "The Reasons Why I Shipped Toi Kuji x Kazuki Yasaka" Part 2
Source: from my Twitter thread 2. I am rewriting again to celebrate Toikazu's Day on October 1st.
TW!: The mention of r*pe and suicidal attempt
21. The dynamic of Bad Boy x Good Boy.
You know, sometimes bad boy x good boy ships have a place in their own shippers' hearts.
Ex: Ash x Eiji from Banana Fish, Kanba x Shouma from Penguindrum, etc (let you mention it by yourself because I don't know all of them).
So does Toikazu in that trope. Besides, the good boy x bad boy ship dynamic never gonna make it boring since they are like two different magnetic poles but if we put them together they will attract each other. It makes sense, huh?! Here
22. According to PASH! Mags, I find some similarities between Toikazu and Reomabu:
a. Toikazu's height difference is the same as Reomabu's = 5 cm
b. Even each of the couple's blood types has type A and type B (no wonder why Toi same as Mabu n Kazu same as Reo) Here
pics source: Weibo
Here are the description of the personalities of person with type A and type B. More detail about the blood type characteristics can be read in this link: https://www.tofugu.com/japan/japanese-blood-type/
Some of them are correct.
23. Toikazu and Reomabu remind me of my ships when I was a KPOP stan, especially SMTOWN. *ToiKazu look like KriSho (Kris x Suho EXO) (fierce boy x sweet boy vibes. Unfortunately they were drowned since Kris quit from boy group EXO, and now was involved in the underage r*pe cases in China) while ReoMabu like ChangKyu (Changmin TVXQ x Kyuhyun Suju) (coincidentally they have the same height and blood type respectively) Here
Not related to Toikazu but: Changmin from TVXQ has the same blood type and height with Reo, and he has dark skin as Reo (even though not so dark), while Kyuhyun from Super Junior is also the same as Mabu even he has white pale skin like Mabu. They are the evil maknaes in their group respectively.
24. In episode 11, Toi parallels with Kazuki about narrative even though in different last sentences (ep 1 & 11), even they fall to ア sign are still parallel. And red and blue cars in the background. Here
25. And last but not least, apparently they had wanted to commit 'suicide' (disappear from the circle) for their own ways and reasons, but fortunately, their actions were thwarted thanks to misanga in their last arcs. Here
That's the end of the post from my very old Twitter thread post.
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everyday i thank god hybe did not buy sm ent.
did you know sm is bringing back fuck ass lucas??? how???
imagine all of this blowing up after the acquisition bpp. i shudder just thinking about how hybe dodged a massive bullet there.
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Really, HYBE pulling out after the reverse tender offer, resulting in them owning a sizable but not controlling stake in SM, turned out to be the best outcome for them as things currently stand. The drama isn't over yet though, with Kakao's exec team scheduled for court proceedings to resolve by H2 2024.
The only glimmer of hope for fans of SM is the debut of their new girl group later this year. In a parade of faux pas, this will be the positive rallying point for SM stans in 2024. And honestly I'll be happy to see it.
As to Lucas debuting, the only reason this is happening is because he's with SM. For as long as I've been into k-pop, during every major hate train on an idol/group, especially if it results in them leaving the industry/disbanding, it has always had one group of stans at the forefront. Because of their loyalty to the company though, they never reserve the same vitriol for their own, and as no other group of company stans matches their intensity of fanaticism, idols/groups from that agency are always rehabilitated. The only time SM idols have faced any real repercussions has been when they've fought against SM management and lost the protection of company.
One good example is Kris Wu, former EXO member. Like Lucas, he was very popular but also notorious for 'bad boy' behaviour, but that was kept mostly under wraps. There were rumors swirling about him for months on various forums, just like with Lucas, but it wasn't until he sued SM to break his contract and won, that's when suddenly people started talking more openly about his... tastes. Years later Kris Wu was exposed as a rapist in a separate incident, but the allegations showed a pattern that was eerily similar to rumours that had been circulating while he was a member of EXO, receiving massive support from SM stans. There's been a lot said about how several SM idols can do things like marry and have children, compared to idols from other companies, but the unspoken bit of that assertion is that no other group of company stans target people for perceived failings the way SM stans do. Like, even when there is pushback to SM idols, it's coming primarily from other fans of SM groups.
And if you think I'm exaggerating, the next time there's a controversy/scandal about any idol or group, pay attention to which groups of stans are primarily instigating it. I'm serious. Then come back here and tell me what you think.
Lucas won't have a smooth sailing debut, but the only reason he is being rehabilitated to this point in the first place, is because he is an SM idol. This is a form of Big 3 privilege that SM artists benefit the most from, given SM has the largest amount of company stans.
When I say the blueprint of current fandom norms started with SM and that they largely influence the tenor of narratives in fandom spaces, this is yet the latest example.
Lol, truly fascinating stuff.
Stay tuned for Lucas's debut single on April 1st :)
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Are Super Junior THAT problematic?
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~Prelude~
Super Junior, a group considered one of the most problematic in the K-pop community. Today I will NOT defend Super Junior, but I will explain a few issues substantively. Enjoy.
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Shindong (신동희):
Allegations:
『1. Sexist, bodyshaming comments
『2. Performed with boom who did blackface
『3. Did blackface
Explains:
『1. Shindong: “If someone had to lose weight, I would tell that person to lose weight. Lose some weight, why can't you take care of yourself. When I say this, the person might think, 'Look who's talking,' but I would reply, 'I'm a boy and you're a girl.'”
Shindong (A moment later): “I'm just saying. Honestly, I would want the person that I love to be more pretty or more handsome.”
Shindong (After the situation):
Shindong (About weight many times):
『2. What can I say? Do you really think that Shindong decides who he performs with?
『3. He did blackface. I would like to point out that blackface was quite widespread in Korea. Before the popularization and development of the Internet, Korean comedians often used it in their skits. When something becomes common, we stop perceiving it negatively and we get used to it.
When we look at the fact that Shindong may have been familiar with this, we get an image of unawareness. Which doesn't change the fact that as a popular artist he should be more careful about his actions.
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Siwon (최시원):
Allegations:
『1. Being homophobic
『2. Said “No” and waved hand to a male fan when he said “Sarangae”
『3. Retweeted a transphobic tweet
『4. Dog accident
Explains:
『1. It's just a fake info my friends
『2. I have searched the Internet far and wide, but there is no information about this anywhere
『3. Siwon (About situation):
Tw: Opinion
It was just a meme... everyone has different sensitivities, but as I belong to the LGBTQ community, I can laugh at this type of memes.
Siwon said, “You are my friend, FIGHTING!” to a renowned Mexican transgender actress, Dana Karvelas.
『4. The dog, untied, was out on a walk with Choi's father when it attacked Kim, a neighbor.
Siwon (About situation): “I lower my head and apologize to the bereaved family...and convey my deep condolences, as a member of the family raising the dog, I feel greatly responsible”
Should Siwon be responsible for the dog his father was walking with?
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Heechul (김희철):
Allegations:
『1. Wore cornrows
『2. Wore headscraft
『3. Called EXO (ex) member Kris disrespectful for leaving before their concert
Explains:
『1. Cornrows were a way for slaves to secretly communicate with each other. This is a difficult situation, but let me use an anecdote.
When I visited Kenya, many Kenyans even persistently encouraged me to make Cornrows for me, of course, these were specific individuals for whom every money was worth its weight in gold, so what do I mean by that?
The universality of Cornrows reduced their tragic history to a marginal level.
Therefore, awareness about them is becoming less and less and will only decrease; in the era of globalization, cultures will become less and less common and this is an inevitable process. Just remember to respect all cultures.
『2. Heechul (As he wrapped the scarf around his head): “What I’m wearing looks like a hijab right?when we go overseas many foreign fans came wearing things like this..”
Was what he did or said caricatured or mocking? No, many fans even took it in a positive way. Heechul himself has never insulted or criticized other religions.
『3. Heechul (About Kris Wu action): “I want to approach this as an ill-mannered act by Kris to the fans”
Heechul didn't insult Kris, he criticized his behavior, not him personally. Was he right? Yes, many fans could have gone to the concert to see Kris Wu, but he unexpectedly left the group.
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Leeteuk (박정수):
Allegations:
『1. Said he dislikes fat girls
『2. Asked Suzy to lose weight
Explains:
『1. There is no information about this, also no evidence
『2. Leeteuk (Before "Miss A" debut): “Suzy has to lose some weight.”
Heechul (To quote Leeteuk's words in the dorm): “She doesn't look like she gained weight at all” “Why are you losing weight, Suzy, you don't have to”
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Eunhyuk (이혁재):
Allegations:
『1. Sneaked into girls room where they were sleeping and touched them.
Explains:
『1. Such an accident took place. Eunhyuk himself told about it, he was in junior high school at the time (12-14 years old). We don't know anything about how he touched them, and in any case, judging him for something he did as a child is not wise.
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Donghae (이동해):
Allegations:
『1. Did brownface
Explains:
『1. He just looks that way, it's his skin tone lol
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Yesung (김강훈):
Allegations:
『1. Did blackface
『2. Called obese people lazy
Explains:
『1. It wasn't blackface. He did not ridicule black people or reproduce any other stereotypical features. Cosplayed Nick Fury from Marvel.
『2. He just kidding. If you can understand korean culture, your heart not hurt because it’s just kidding. However, it was still irresponsible for the sake of foreign fans.
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Kyuhyun (조규현):
Allegations:
『1. Negative comments about Goo Hara
Explains:
『1. Kyunhyun (Radio Star): “If i open my mouth, Goo Hara will be over” “I've prepared about 12 pages of material”
Kyuhyun was part of the variety show "Radio Star", and after rejecting further offers of cooperation, he admitted that he cried at night from stress because he was expected to be mean to the guests invited to the program. His behavior towards Har was, of course, cruel, but it was not due to his own decisions and willingness.
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Ryeowook (김려욱):
Allegations:
『1. There is no information about this, also no evidence
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~Notes~
• The performance with Boom also involved several other Suju members, but I decided not to cover the same issue multiple times
• I only considered current Suju members
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Thank you for your attention!!<3
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