Male Kpop Idols Breaking Gender Roles. Saying that Bts are intentionally breaking gender boundaries is misleading what theyre doing isnt revolutionary in Asia or kpop. 4 Male K-Pop Idols Who Defy Gender Roles 1.
In 2017 more and more Korean idols are acting unconventional in terms of brand marketing fashion and performing with regard to gender norms. I dont think theres a good answer to this either way and unless society has some climactic event that re-establishes how everything in the world is done it wont change not in the foreseeable future at least for women or men. Given the rigorous patriarchal gender roles existing in Korea the males are normally subjected to the requirement of Korean masculinity.
But the latest trend is an unsettling one as female Korean pop stars are being called out for even the most subtly feminist actions.
I dont think theres a good answer to this either way and unless society has some climactic event that re-establishes how everything in the world is done it wont change not in the foreseeable future at least for women or men. Feb 29 2020 250 am Streaming. K-pop idols are sending a message saying Watch me. We are forgetting that gender roles are not.