The Idol Industry Kpop. The Dark Side of the J-Pop Idol Industry By Simonzi - November 12 2017 Idols are viewed as purveyors of dreams. The emergence of idol singing groups is where the k-pop industry really begins to explode.
Consider the case of Taiwanese K-pop idol Chou Tzuyu who waved a Taiwanese flag during a televised performance then had to apologize for it publicly. Publicly announced hiatuses for mental health are a step in the right direction for the K-pop. Since the early days of Kpop many groups have fallen victim to this curse largely due to the period of their contracts as well as strong competition.
Members of Korean idol groups have little freedom over their personal lives.
K-pop short for Korean popular music. Being known as siblings on camera they have been showcasing the. 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 dance and music influenced by Western culture. As a manufactured entity meant for selling dreams they must uphold their employers image at all times.