I'm writing this post very quickly to address a huge problem going on in KPop groups. And it's affecting us, the fans. It's hitting us hard. As a fan, we've all accumulated our biases, the one member from a group that just makes our hearts soar. We all know I have plenty. Our biases are perfect and absolutely no one can change that.
Or can they?
This, my friends, is about the dreaded Bias Wrecker. A dark horse, the one you'd honestly least expect, they've stayed under the radar since the beginning, and they suddenly come out of the woodwork and ruin everything. They take your heart which previously belonged to your bias, and they run with it.
To elaborate further, I'm going to explain to you what's happened to me recently. I've had two of my biases completely wrecked. Even since I've released the BAP overview, Zelo has been swept under the rug. I loved my giant dancing baby, I loved him with all my heart, and I still do, obviously, but then -
Feel So Good happened. And Jongup just screwed everything up.
He became this sexy butthead, and I have no idea how. He was the goofy little kid in the background, probably the overall least favourite member of the group, and he's just become my whole world. So, in this case, the Bias Wrecker has won. And I'll forever love Zelo as my baby, my giant dancing baby.
Next is Jimin of BTS. Now, as many members of ARMY, each member of BTS holds a near and dear place in my heart. RapMon, who is just tits, Jin the little princess, Suga and his sweet smile, J-Hope the goofball, V the dum dum, Jimin the dancing king, and Jungkook. My favourite, my absolute bae, was the adorable Jungkook. He's the main vocalist, a lead dancer, and a rapper to boot! This is all very impressive, now factor in that he was 15 at debut, and remains the most talented maknae.
Here's how this Bias Wrecker came into my life. Jimin was actually near the bottom for me, mostly because I first saw him in Dope where his hair was tomato red and I thought he looked dumb. Dope was a bad video to start at in terms of members. J-Hope I could never get a good look at because he was just smiling like he do, Suga was pretty alright, and Jin was always the princess. And that's because when I'm getting down hard to this song and suddenly Jin comes in and sings like an effin' butterfly, he's a princess. Enough said. Jungkook was honestly the only one I went, "Mine". And it's all because of that cheeky grin of his, not gonna lie.
Getting sidetracked, but after listening to Just One Day, Run, I Need U, Jimin's placing did not change. It was only when I looked back to their early days, back to "No More Dream", "N.O", and "Bulletproof", that Jimin started to shine for me. And now that I've become a complete loser for BTS and I've seen all of the BANGTANTV episodes and all of the dance practices, Jimin has led the pack. Now, Jimin is actually in a very fragile state for me, because he beat out my adorable Kookie, I resent him. And he didn't just push Kookie aside like Jongup did with my for Zelo, Kookie is still there. Kookie will return and it'll be glorious.
This my friends, is the Bias Wrecker. Warn your friends. I could happen to any one of us.
UPDATE
Jungkook is my BTS bias again. Jimin, I'm sorry, but your abs can only hold my interest for so long!
Favourite Member: Jongup
Favourite Song: Stop It
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Leader: This member is the leader of the group (this one is sort of duh)! They're usually the oldest member or the most recognisable. Leader examples are G-Dragon, CL, Rap Monster, Leeteuk, Bang Yongguk and Zico. GD, CL, RapMon and Zico are actually not the oldest member (Zico was actually going to be the maknae until PO joined), but Bang and Leeteuk are.
Main: This means that whatever part they have in the group, they are the best at it. Whether they're the main vocalist, the main dancer, or the main rapper, they're slayin'! There is typically only one "main" per category per group, an exception to the rule is Super Junior as Yesung and Ryeowook are both the main vocalist. This is due to them being such a large group!
Lead: Not quite the main, but this member is also quite good at what they do. Usually there's more than one if there's enough members in the group. Usually a group around 6-7+ in a group has multiples, while groups like BIGBANG and 2NE1 can only afford one of each.
Maknae: Quite simply, this is the youngest member. Tends to be fussed over by their hyungs/unnies, and can typically pull the most fans. They're just so cute! Unless you're PO, they you just slay.
Visual: This member is in charge of being gorgeous. Sad to say, but they're usually less talented vocally so therefore they might be sub-vocals or a back-up rapper. This isn't always the case though as singing abilities get better with age! Siwon of Super Junior can now belt it out like the best of them!
Bias: A "bias" is not a member title given by the companies, but by the fan. Your "bias" is your favourite member in a group. My biases are Taeil (Block B), Jimin (BTS), Jongup (BAP), Taeyang (BIGBANG), Minzy (2NE1), Tablo (Epik High), Baro (B1A4), and Jonghyun (Shinee). Who are yours?
Hope this helps for anyone who's not familiar with KPop!
xoxo, Momma Love
Here is how plastic surgery is going to work: First there will be a scale, 1-10. 1 being very little plastic surgery, and 10 being "barely recognisable". Then, using my completely unqualified position as a KPop fan, I will do my best to provide proof using pre-debut pictures and the like. Okay? Here we go with our golden terms!
Terms
Natural Beauty: No plastic surgery, just because some of these guys and gals have had cosmetic surgery doesn't mean they're any less beautiful!
Double-Eyelids: If you're of western descent, look in the mirror, does your eyelid have a crease in it? Congrats! You have double-eyelids! Many KPop idols get double-eyelid surgery on their mono-lids in order to make their eyes "bigger". Now, note, Caucasian and Mongoloid double-eyelids are very different! So when idols are getting double-eyelid surgery, it's not to look like Caucasians! (Also note that double-eyelids can be natural in people of Mongoloid heritage, it's just exceedingly rare)
Double-Eyelid Surgery: This procedure can be pretty obvious as it leaves a permanent line on the eyelids. Now natural double-eyelids, when closed, there is no mark.
Corner Cutting Surgery: This is where someone gets the corners of their eyes cut slightly to widen their eyes. I'm not going to provide pictures because they're relatively gruesome, but I'll definitely be covering some idols who've had it done. There is little evidence left behind by this surgery, but it can be pretty obvious against their pre-debut photos.
Rhinoplasty: The big KPop villain! Nose jobs! And, no, their make-up isn't going to make that cute bump on their nose disappear. That's called surgery. Same with nostrils and nose tips, they don't change that much with age (especially when they get smaller suddenly), so yes, also surgery.
Jaw Shaving: This is when an idol literally gets the bone of their jaw shaved to achieve a different look. The poster child for this surgery (and nearly every other typical KPop surgery) is G-Dragon. These pictures actually also clearly emphasis his other surgeries as well. Another of which we'll be getting to shortly.
Chin Implants: It's just as obvious as it sounds, friends. That's when an idol literally gets silicone (or other substances) injected into their chin to appear different. Like in GD's picture linked above, he once had a nice strong flat chin that magically became pointed. There's a gif that even shows it moving because chin implants are just like boob implants, they're additions and they move!
Aegyo Sal: This is when idols implant fat underneath your lower lids! //vomits// They do this so they can appear younger, but it usually leaves their eyes looking a a little off. Most everyone has some sort of fatty deposit underneath the eyes and it just goes away with age.
There are plenty other procedures that idols can undertake, but these are the most common! If another procedure pops up during one of my analysis I'll definitely go into detail about it. Happy KPopping!
xoxo, Momma Love
Before I get this underway and people jump down my throat, I am doing this little KPop Haven as an objective observer. And I'm saying this because when people mention their precious idols getting plastic surgery, shit sort of hits the fan. It's not an attack on the members, if they thought they needed the procedures to make themselves feel better about themselves then they are free to do so. Now, the systemic idea from the labels to force their idols to get surgery? That I'm not too fond of.
I more than likely love these members just as you do, no need for fighting or misunderstandings. If you want to question my findings, you are free to do so, please let up attend to this like mature curious adults with an odd obsession for boys stuck in the 90's.
Now you ask yourself: "Why are you doing this, Momma?"
Answer: I don't fucking know I'm bored.