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[Concert Review] Falling Back in Love with Epik High in New York City

I wasn’t going to attend this show.

When “99” was released, I liked it on the surface, but after Map The Soul” and Fever’s End, I couldn’t stomach 99’s pop leanings. I was peeved about the change for years, so when Shoebox cameout last year, I…

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15/06/2015

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  October 08, 2017
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  September 13, 2017
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- Raven says:
  I think the problem really lies with what people consider queer. In most Western countries, the though of two adult men holding hands while walking down the street is homosexual. That's not necessarily true in South Korea, especially if they're under 25. We have to remember that many South Koreans still see people 24 and under as basically teenagers. They're cute. They're expected to still be innocent. As well as the fact that most South Koreans don't get married until they're closer to 30 and most haven't had their first sexual intercourse until they are well into their 20's (it's actually illegal to have sex if you're under 20 unless you're married...age of consent is 20). In some Western countries (not America), it's normal for straight men to lip kiss as a greeting. Although that's not a custom in South Korea, we can't impose our own ideas of what it means to be queer in a country that values skinship among youth. Ideas of manliness vary as well.
- animetorr says:
  i don't care what your opinions are or whose side you're on. the fact remains she sung about a little 5 year old boy knowingly and found his character sexy in some way. I liked IU but hearing about this song kinda raises eyebrows and basically broke the spell of being mesmerized by this woman. Seriously, the only reason she's getting a break is because of her fame. If you sung about this to your family or friends, they'd probably think you're crazy
- teamintfortae says:
  Another dimension to consider is that fans sometimes shut down discussions of whether an idol is actually gay because they're trying to protect them. I'm not saying it's a positive thing, but SK isn't exactly gay-friendly. So even if some fans personally think that certain idols are gay, they won't discuss it without heavy disclaimers. Plus there's enlistment to worry about. Heechul and his fans have been a lot more open about his sexuality after enlistment. I suspect this will be the same for many second gen idols currently serving or about to serve.
- Jenny Zhan says:
  Already, there’s been a fair share of rants/complaints about K-pop gaining more non-Asian exposure when subliminally, these people want K-pop to stay as “exclusive” as possible. Well honey, that’s NOT the way how the “real” world works. Here’s some counterarguments to test your hypocrisy: - https://splinternews.com/america-is-in-love-with-asian-music-but-asian-american-1823038498 - https://www.milkmakeup.com/bts-and-kpop-phenomenon.html - https://highyellow.me/2017/06/09/transcience-longevity-kpop/ - https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/08/asian-americas-great-gatsby-moment/568213/ (Sort of related)
- thomfrancess_374 says:
  https://youtu.be/dkYBPz4jENA hi please can you help me check this MV out. I made a bet with someone.
- thomfrancess_374 says:
  https://www.youtube.com/user/kimhyunjoong606
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