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In my opinion, ILLIT represents everything people criticize about modern K-pop: weak live vocals, heavy reliance on lip-syncing, and a manufactured image that feels unearned. Instead of showcasing talent, the group highlights how low the industry’s standards can sink.

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i think it’s been enough time & we can finally address this particular discourse, and i think there’s a healthy discussion we can have about it. i genuinely think a fully traditional rendition in 2026, by artists operating at a global pop level, would have changed how the project was received internationally. there’s a very real possibility it would’ve been boxed into “world music,” treated more like cultural exhibition than a modern musical statement, keeping in mind that Arirang Album is not for 'aesthetics' nor is it a history lesson. using 808s, trap production, pop structures, and english hooks while still centering Arirang was actually a significant artistic choice. historically, Arirang was the song of ordinary people. in today’s world, pop culture/pop music is the common language. using contemporary pop to carry that sentiment to millions of listeners across countries feels very aligned with the spirit of what Arirang represented in its own time. and ‘unapologetically korean’ does not have to mean “only in korean” or “frozen in tradition.” it can also mean Korean artists having full control over how their culture is presented, modernized, exported, and understood. i also think if they had leaned entirely into historical styling and traditional presentation, western media may have reduced it to a “cultural curiosity” instead of engaging with it as a current, competitive pop release. critics likely would’ve framed it as heritage performance before artistry. i am glad they chose this route for the album.

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People are too quick to blackpill every time someone mentions the possibility of a new great era for AKB48 A lot of people, especially non-Indonesian in the fandom, may not know this. But within the 48 Group, there is a very real example of a group that fell to the brink of collapse, and then rose again to the national stage Let me remind you of a concrete example of a 2nd Golden Era, that is the rebirth of JKT48 Around 2018 to 2021, JKT48 was on the brink of collapse, especially when COVID hit We saw it unfold in real time. Mass graduations. Low morale across the fandom. It genuinely felt like the end was near. They tried everything to gain new fans and even retain old ones, traveling across cities to meet fans. But the reception was low. Even the venues were often far from full in those tours Until, around late 2021-2022, there's a lot of reform in the group and in the fandom. But in my opinion, the biggest catalyst was memes and TikTok Fans on Facebook and TikTok, where a lot of normies and the general public are, started editing photos and videos in comedic ways that resonated with viewers One viral video I remember used "RIVER" over a flood clip, turning a tragic moment into comedy. Sometimes people cope through humor, and those jokes connected with the wider public Another moment was the widespread Freya memes during Ramadhan. They attracted young people who became curious about her, and eventually about the group itself. The memes were relatable, and that relatability opened the door and personally, I think another major turning point was the release of "Rapsodi". The general public reception was incredible. So many normies heard it, and many genuinely loved it There's an insane influx of new fans during that era, bigger that anyone would expected. I would even argue that the 2023 era of JKT48 was bigger than they had ever been before. For most of their history, JKT48 was a niche fandom. People knew the name, but that was it I witnessed it myself during their annual tour stop in Yogyakarta at Sleman City Hall, the venue used to be only half full. But at the peak of their rebirth, it was completely packed. Even the upper floors were full. People were curious about this group that had existed for almost 10 years stopping by their city At that moment, I realize that we've reached a new turning point. A turning point that we've really wished for since like 2017 Now, the general public has, more or less, embraced both the group and its fandom, relative to the previous era So the lesson is simple Anything can happen Stop blackpilling Stop doomerposting Manifest the rebirth that you wish to see

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