yeah, maybe it's bc i'm from the us but i don't get it either. i can't imagine calling myself a fan of an artist but not wanting them to find happiness.
but you call them artists. i haven't used korean in a while, but there used to be a clear difference between idol and artist in korean. idol fans and fans of artists are different concepts unfortunately.
(i agree with what you're saying, i just like linguistics too much to not point out these nuances, sorry.)
that's why they're called idols and not singers or artists or something. https://www.etymonline.com/word/idol they're not meant to look or act human, idol is traditionally a false god. i know people try to come up with excuses on why idols are not actually idols. also some idols say they want to be seen as artists not idols. if you debut however as an idol, you're still seen as a god.
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yeah, maybe it's bc i'm from the us but i don't get it either. i can't imagine calling myself a fan of an artist but not wanting them to find happiness.
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(i agree with what you're saying, i just like linguistics too much to not point out these nuances, sorry.)
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i know people try to come up with excuses on why idols are not actually idols. also some idols say they want to be seen as artists not idols. if you debut however as an idol, you're still seen as a god.
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