Why Some Kpop Idols Are Sitting Down Performing. BTS performing on on an unstable stage while the staff is literally supporting the stage with their bare hands backstage recieved a lot of praise for the staff but not enough people actaully brought into question why would the staff risk their life and why would the idols continue performing while feeling that the stage might collapse. Its important to acknowledge K-pop isnt a cure-all for toxic masculinity nor do idols represent some kind of liberated Korean sensibility.
This and the ability to play while strolling around probably led most singer-guitarists to put on the strap and stand up -- and for some of them at least to get plenty of technique out of practicing standing up. This is true even outside the Korean music industry. Theyve literally accomplished everything that a musician hopes to do in several life times.
Its no secret that artists who lip-sync are looked down upon often being considered untalented and even lazy.
Although some of the idols are musicians K-pop artists rarely play instruments onstage. Actresses have even been known to kill themselves over the expectation of prostitution. Aegyo isnt part of BTS overall image as is the case for some groups but the members do sometimes use aegyo just for kicks. Also there are artists that I dont really want to sacrifice standing up for a long time for soyeah.