Are idols products?

Idols (hereby referred to as “product”) are essentially just commodities sold to the fans (hereby “consumers”). Products are made in the factory (training room). So, these products can sing and dance well.

Are K-pop bands manufactured?

K-pop idols are characterized by the highly manufactured star system that they are produced by and debuted under, as well as their tendency to represent a hybridized convergence of visuals, music, fashion, and dance.

Is Kpop too manufactured?

There is little to no involvement of the members in making what they perform. They are talented, no doubt, but they are trained to replicate what’s taught to them, rather than creating their own art. As for members personalities, they are somewhat ‘manufactured’, but not entirely fake.

Do kpop idols buy their own clothes?

For instance, the company will usually buy everything you see on stage. The idols will wear the clothes but these do not belong to them. Idols may even get sponsored by a brand that will give them clothes to wear and be photographed in.

Why do K-pop fans buy merchandise?

Not only has their soothing tunes served as doses of dopamine, but some fans also gain comfort from collecting merchandise of their idols. Especially in this point in time where artists are unable to go on tour, a large portion of their income hail from merchandise sales.

Is BTS manufactured Reddit?

While BTS has noticeable differences from the average kpop group, they are manufactured. They may have had many songs with themes of social criticism in the past, but the majority of their more recent music is centred around the standard boy group theme of the ‘boyfriend fantasy’.

Do idols get to choose what they wear?

Idols can wear their own clothing, in which case they keep it, but this isn’t as common as one would think. In most cases, company’s have a wardrobe that idols can chose from. This includes shirts, hats, pants, rings, and other accessories.