Recently Online Communities Post Attention to Many Attributes for Discussing the Three Stars of the Second Generation Are Often Referred to as Role Models by Third Generation Idols.
K-Pop is usually distinguished per generation in which groups that debuted above 2010 to 2015 are part of the third generation. Theqoo online community post recently received a lot of attention because it discusses the three stars of the second generation which are often referred to as role models by third generation idols.
According to the post, they are IU, G-Dragon (GD) Big Bang and Tae Yeon Girls' Generation. In terms of talent and popularity, the three stars mentioned do not need to be questioned anymore.
But some netizens disagree that GD is a role model of third generation idols. According to netizens, many idols called SHINee's Taemin their role model. Netizens also mentioned other reasons why they did not agree with GD being seen as role models.
"There are many third generation idols who call Taemin."
"I want to know if IU is an idol. He is more worthy of being called a singer or musician."
"Lately I've been embarrassed by idols who say that GD is their role model."
"Who wants to call Big Bang a role model recently?"
"GD? Who calls GD?"
"I think of Suzy and Yoona, they always refer to Suzy and Yoona as visual members."
"I haven't seen a third generation idol mentioning GD today. Who is talking about criminals? Fans will be sad and idols tired of giving explanations."
"Who can say that Big Bang is a role model?"
"Tae Yeon is a role model for a female idol."
"I'm thinking about Taemin. Even my current idol is a Taemin fan."
What do you think?
(wk / chus)
