{"id":2940,"date":"2021-04-20T03:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T03:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diinsiderlife.com\/?p=2940"},"modified":"2022-07-22T03:37:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T03:37:08","slug":"more-than-just-the-glamour-of-k-pop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diinsiderlife.com\/index.php\/2021\/04\/20\/more-than-just-the-glamour-of-k-pop\/","title":{"rendered":"More than just the Glamour of K-pop<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With heart-throbbing music, satisfying choreographies, and charismatic visuals, Korean pop (K-pop) has taken away the hearts of every Filipino. The immense love for K-pop has encouraged fans to delve deeper into the Korean culture. The trend is crazy.<\/p>


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But with 21st-century technology, media has encouraged fans on the internet to be more active and dynamic as they can be content creators themselves. The user-generated technology has paved the way for fans not just to rally support for their favorite groups\u2019 global recognitions but has also used their influence to promote social good towards social impact.<\/p>


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The Hallyu Wave in the Philippines<\/strong><\/span><\/p>


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Last year, Twitter celebrated the ten years of the K-pop community through #KpopTwitter. The Covid-19 situation did not stop the fans as there were a massive 6.1 billion K-pop-related tweets in nearly 20 countries worldwide.<\/p>


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The Philippines topped the list<\/a> as the 5th placer and ranked 4th with the most tweet volume. On Youtube, the country placed 7th on the ten-nation list<\/a> with 6.8% viewership.<\/p>


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The intense passion brewing in every fan is translated into every social media platform, with their tags dominating almost all the trend list spots.<\/p>


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However, when the call to stand for advocacies, social issues, and calamity help, Filos<\/em> (a slang term for K-pop Filipino fans) <\/em>are willing to set aside their tags, put down their lightsticks, and unplug their earphones to use their vast following to echo their voices and extend a helping hand to those in need.<\/p>


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K-pop Fans Unite!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>


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When a series of unfortunate events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and natural disasters struck the country in 2020, Filos<\/em> did not hesitate to assemble their troops to organize charity events.<\/p>


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Inspired by the influential lead their idols have initiated, they have channeled their sense of solidarity. The Neo Culture Technology (NCT) Philippines, the pioneering NCT fanbase in the country, organized Project Renaissance along with the other fandoms to provide prepaid loads, medical supplies, and cash donations to people heavily affected by Typhoon Ulysses.<\/p>


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\u201cAt first, we started this fan club because of NCT only. But as time goes by, we slowly realized our purpose. The purpose is not just for NCT and the fandom itself, but as to how we can use our influence to help the community,\u201d they said.<\/p>


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Aside from the Project Renaissance, the fandom has its annual charity project named \u201cBalik-Aral\u201d or \u201cBack-to-School\u201d held on hold due to the pandemic. However, they hope to continue the said project for the upcoming academic year.<\/p>


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When Bang Yedam, Treasure\u2019s main vocalist, uttered the statement<\/a> \u201cten people\u2019s one step is more important than one person\u2019s ten steps,\u201d Yedam Star International was moved with it making them shift their original plan of buying him an expensive gift to a more charitable cause.<\/p>


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The group donated necessities<\/a> for the typhoon victims in Bicol and Cagayan. They shared that Yedam would be pleased to know if they were living with his aspirations not only as a K-pop idol but as a role model.<\/p>


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\u201cHis main goal was not fame but good influence, and as his fans, we want him to achieve this goal by living up to his words,\u201d the group expressed.<\/p>


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Recently, to celebrate Yedam\u2019s high school graduation, the group donated five tablets to five students and sponsored a biking organization. In addition to that, they are planning to donate musical instruments to chosen schools in different countries.<\/p>


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\u201cHe wants to be an artist who gives courage and hope to people and be influential in many ways. With all the efforts he has put on since he was younger, we believe that he has achieved his goal,\u201d the group added.<\/p>


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Moreover, Hanbin, a former member of iKON, released a brand-new single since leaving the group. All the proceeds<\/a> from sales to copyright royalties will be donated to World Vision, a non-government organization supporting children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Like Idols, Like Fans<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Individual\u00a0Filos<\/i>\u00a0have also shared their sentiments as to how K-pop influenced their way of thinking.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThey have influenced me to have an open and a bigger way of thinking about social issues such as racism, xenophobia, and cultural appropriation,\u201d said Ma. Arvie Joyce Escasi\u00f1as, a K-pop fan since 2009.<\/p>\n

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She shared that she is proud of her most favorite group, NCT, for the members are ambassadors of various international brands and organizations that are fighting for social change.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe fact that they can give influence on so many people and bring upon good change is the very reason why they deserve the title of being the ambassadors. As an NCTzen, I\u2019m proud that they are recognized for what they can do, not just for music but to different fields as well,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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NCT Dream is a global ambassador for World Scout Jamboree<\/a>; NCT member Jaemin<\/a> is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children\u2019s Fund (UNICEF); Jisung and Jeno<\/a> are ambassadors for M-Clean promoting the responsible use of social media; NCT 127 members are the Gangnam Tourism Ambassadors<\/a> and a lot more ambassadorships.<\/p>


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She also shared that it is not only NCT who took extra miles. EXO\u2019s Baekhyun and Chanyeol<\/a> gave light to the Nth Room scandal in South Korea. Both idols posted links of petitions to hold the criminals liable for the rampant abuse of young Korean women who were blackmailed into performing sordid acts online.<\/p>


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Moreover, SuperM<\/a> is also advocating for mental health awareness together with the World Health Organization.<\/p>


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\u201cSome of their most inspiring takes on life and society can also be seen in candid videos on Instagram Live and other platforms where they talk to fans and encourage them to better themselves individually,\u201d she said.<\/p>


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Zairah Mae Ca\u00f1eda, a K-pop fan for eight years, said that the groups she stan such as Super Junior, Red Velvet, EXO, and SNSD are role models not only when it comes to performing but also to helping other people.<\/p>


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\u201cRed Velvet\u2019s Wendy and EXO\u2019s Suho released a song entitled This is Your Day in collaboration with UNICEF for the 30th Anniversary of the UN\u2019s World Children\u2019s Day. Idols like them are truly setting the standards high,\u201d she added.<\/p>


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On the other hand, fans\u2019 money from albums and merchandise will not go to waste because a single purchase from any SM Entertainment groups, a portion of it will be donated to SMile For U<\/a>, a children\u2019s music education support program launched by SM and UNICEF.<\/p>


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The strong following of K-pop not just in the Philippines but worldwide is undoubtedly a significant advantage to forward the plight of different social issues nowadays. Both the idols and the fans have used their power to amplify voices and forward advocacies for social change.<\/p>


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The K-pop industry is tough. Every group vies for a chance in the spotlight. But regardless of what group, influencing the world through their art is what they all want to achieve. They have proven themselves that K-pop is not just about heart-throbbing music, satisfying choreographies, and charismatic visuals. It is more than that. The immense love for K-pop has encouraged fans to delve deeper not just into the Korean culture but also into the world\u2019s social issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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