K-pop Idol Physical Appearance Criticized by the Korean Government - The South Korean government criticizes music performances from K-Pop stars. The criticism was born after several fans emerged with a protest.
The South Korean Ministry of Gender Equality and Family immediately intervened. They intend to warn K-pop stars.
"The standard of 'beauty' of idols in music shows is a serious problem. Most of them are idol band members, but they do not represent a variety of communities," the document said in the guidelines as reported by CNN.
They protested because K-pop idols were considered as a figure who could direct the public to develop unhealthy beauty standards.
"Most K-Pop idol members have similar looks, such as thin body figures, light skin tones, similar hairstyles, similar clothes and makeup," he added.
It's no secret, trainees experience a rigorous selection of training processes by labels. They also had to undergo plastic surgery before releasing a song.
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But advice from the ministry released February 12 was attacked by many fans. Even opposition politicians also criticized the policy.
"The government says beautiful light-colored skin cannot exist on TV at the same time. How is it different from the military dictatorship that controls men's hairstyles and women's skirts? The government must let the public decide what they like or not," opposition MP Ha said. Tae-keung writes on Facebook.
The South Korean Ministry of Gender Equality and Family immediately intervened. They intend to warn K-pop stars.
"The standard of 'beauty' of idols in music shows is a serious problem. Most of them are idol band members, but they do not represent a variety of communities," the document said in the guidelines as reported by CNN.
They protested because K-pop idols were considered as a figure who could direct the public to develop unhealthy beauty standards.
"Most K-Pop idol members have similar looks, such as thin body figures, light skin tones, similar hairstyles, similar clothes and makeup," he added.
It's no secret, trainees experience a rigorous selection of training processes by labels. They also had to undergo plastic surgery before releasing a song.
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But advice from the ministry released February 12 was attacked by many fans. Even opposition politicians also criticized the policy.
"The government says beautiful light-colored skin cannot exist on TV at the same time. How is it different from the military dictatorship that controls men's hairstyles and women's skirts? The government must let the public decide what they like or not," opposition MP Ha said. Tae-keung writes on Facebook.
