How Seunghan’s exit from boy band Riize highlights the peril of K-pop’s global appeal

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Many were in disbelief at how Seunghan was publicly bullied out of Riize for doing what many young people do – date, smoke, live a life. 

idols in East Asia, especially the young ones, have historically been marketed as romantic fantasies for fans. Fans in these markets have come to expect their idols to maintain the image of themselves as single and available in exchange for their loyalty and support.

Qn: Nowadays, we care too much about what people think. Discuss. (ASRJC Prelim 2024)