Im not Korean and I dont live in Korea so Im not comfortable talking about Korean social norms or anything like that, but colorism and homophobia are still bad and damaging things. They debuted on June 19, 2014 with the mini album Hello . } I have a tendency to get a bit defensive and come across as rude/mocking/patronising/self righteous when I dont mean to, which Im trying to work on, but its hard to tell when Im doing it, so I try to avoid argument a lot. Hwasa is an idol who isn't afraid to be herself. Dark smudges of makeup were put on her face to represent dirt that the beggar character had on him, and people accused her of doing blackface for it, even though she was portraying a Korean character, and not someone of African descent. For hours the terms hwasa n-word, hwasa racist, hwasa ugly, hwasa dead, were the most common twitter terms in Hwasas searches, while Moos rushed around trying to tweet positive things and trend protective hashtags in response. },false) I forgot how toxic Kpop fans can be Like you all know, Mamamoo has a pretty small fan base (internationally) compared to some other idol groups. The post isnt supposed to be the be-all-and-end-all of offensive super junior. Heechul put the scarf on his head as Gain was explaining why she chose to wear hers in a hijab style. If you have anything else you wanna add/say, my ask box is open, but I probably wont reply until tomorrow because I really need to go to bed. if he simply stated that he thought they were gay/trans, then there isnt a problem because theres nothing wrong with a person being gay/trans. Official MAMAMOO Thread cntrljinsung Jul 1, 2019 hwasa mamamoo moomoo moonbyul solar wheein MAMAMOO bais? If it had just been misheard or a mistranslation, why would they censor it? 6)not excusing it or defending it but [continues to make an excuse for Henry] Sorry, but yes, you are trying to make up excuses for him. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' I found out that they did blackface which is disgusting and heartbreaking cause I really liked them so I stewed on it for a few days and looked again and found that they had apologised that same day 2x and that they also apologised in person the next day concert. It was laughable because a writer had a compilation of problematic things that idol groups did and you can very clearly see the double-standards people have for boy groups and girl groups (even the writer herself). Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Offensive Super Junior Masterpost. We're celebrities too but we're human first.". The thing is, it is not just another joke. The media and antis take things and blow it way out of proportion. A quick list (that is nowhere near all) of the vocal famous Mamamoo fans include: JYP (founder of JYPE), Yoo Hee Yeol (Host of Sketchbook), Im Chang Jung (senior ballad singer), Lee Hyori (senior solo artist), Hyuna (solo artist), Seulgi (of Red Velvet), Lee Dahee (actress), Wang Bitna (actress), and Kim Hyesoo (actress). They have been affectionately dubbed festival queens as they attend a great many every year, always ready to hype up the crowd and turn every event into a Mamamoo concert. Its so sad because I love them and hope they grow more internationally. They never went into these situations with the intent of hurting or offending anyone. hitType: 'event', MAMAMOO () is a four-member girl group currently under RBW. eventAction: 'view' Ive also seen Chanyeol and Baekhyun fans criticise them for the stuff theyve said/done, but move on and continue to be their fans, which is also a personal decision. 4) I included the hijab thing for Heechul because I saw muslim fans point it out and say that it made them uncomfortable. I do understand that some things which look like reaches to other people arent always reaches though. Their interactions with their fans and staff members are so sweet and genuine, and they do their best to be inclusive of everyone (like Wheein taking her time to speak to a deaf fan and doing some sign language, Hwasa going on the floor to sign a fan's cast---the list goes on). One of the latest developments in recent times, that is currently drawing attention on online communities such as Nate/Pann and Twitter is the promotional period of K-Pop groups/soloists. Personally, from the time that I've been a fan, Mamamoo has usually apologized/acted contrite for any controversies that they've caused. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. And that isnt even getting into the worst of it. Wore a headscarf in a similar way to a hijab in, When a male fan said Saranghae (I love you) to him, he responded by going, Made the picture of Yesung in blackface his, Def Conn was talking about a trade he did with an African American regarding some Micheal Jordan shoes in which Kyuhyun retorted, Said that Kais defining feature was that his, Then proceeded to say Taos face color is dark because its green at 23:11 of the same, Assigned gummy bears to Exo-K members and, In the same interview, Kai sort of called him out on his colorism/shadism and Chanyeol said , Used a caricature app to make the Exo members and created, When Xiumin chose him as first place after being asked which exo member hed date if he were a girl, he saidIt feels pretty good to be in first place, but it is first place from the viewpoint of a male but then said a few seconds laterThis first place feels a little its a good thing! Korean girl group Mamamoo apologized Saturday after a video clip aired at their concert that featured the quartet in blackface. Normal version comes with 1 random photocard out of 4. RBW then said they would work to educate themselves more on cultural sensitivity and the struggles that the black community and various other POC communities have undergone and continue to go through. If you would not be able to handle it being done to you, dont do it to others, no matter how big or famous those other people are. And it manifested almost solely around Hwasa who since the very beginning has received the bulk of the hate. Everyone is welcome, fans and non-fans. We are one of the worlds fastest growing They are known and respected by the general public, for their powerful vocals and performances, and can only go up in relevance from here. The sun will always shine for us. when in retrospect it really wasnt my place to do so and I want to say Im really, sincerely sorry about that. People are accusing me of purposefully portraying all the members on the list as villains and not including their apologies. okay so Ive seen quite a few people get mad about the master post I made about super junior (some people have linked me to what others have said, other posts Ive seen floating around) and there is a lot of valid criticism being said, and some other stuff which seems to just be a misunderstanding. hitType: 'event', This, combined with their Immortal Song wins, truly demonstrates just how much of an impact Mamamoo has, as their reach goes far beyond just kpop. Sorry this got a bit long but I appreciate you responding. Group. 21 Jan 2023, 03:11 AM . Yet we wonder why idols have to constantly showcase an "image" in order to not upset fans. }); Yes I should have looked into the Siwon stuff more, because when you watch the video, you can tell he said afterwards that he was joking. To preface, I love Mamamoo (obviously haha - otherwise I wouldnt be subbed to this community, I guess! okay so people seemed to find my exo masterpost pretty helpful and I'm very aware that suju aren't exactly the least offensive group around, so (since the YFIP one isn't very up-to-date) I thought I'd make a super junior masterpost since I'm a suju fan and I want to provide helpful resources for other fans . ", The link includes the statements released on the group's behalf, most notably, their own apologies for their use of blackface which was released within four hours of the video going out. Ive privated the post because it was very poorly made and I acknowledge that, however, some of the criticism Im getting is from 1) people who havent actually read the post and 2) people who are refusing to acknowledge some of the things I did include in it. its actually really frustrating when sources get deleted because then theres no definite way to tell exactly what somebody said. JavaScript is disabled. cc @sexeyXR @chsjason @Mata10. I did watch the video when it was up but it was a while ago and I dont remember exactly what he said. Threads: 200. hitType: 'event', Above all, however, Mamamoo is a power-vocal group and strongly celebrated for it, even winning Favorite Vocal Artist at both the 2018 and 2019 MAMAs. It's really difficult to see the hate towards these girls when I see how hard they had to struggle to climb up the ladder when they came from such a small company but I do believe they'll prevail and work hard to improve themselves as they've always been doing since 2014 . Thank you~). Koreaboo, a digital media company, also reached out to the group because of the incident, and attempted to explain to them exactly why their video was so hurtful. Mamamoo's "problematic" past (still robot voice, sorry sis) 325,340 views Sep 11, 2018 13K Dislike Share Chaennie Lisoo 38.1K subscribers In this video I take a look at one opinion in. 21 Feb 2023, 07:29 PM. if you want to complain about me making this or ask me why i did, please read this first, honestly i will not respond to anyone who has not read this first. ), but I think if you look at all other successful idol groups too, there is always something similar with controversies and hate there as well. MAMAMOOWA Entertainment2015 Rainbow Bridge World (RBW)MAMAMOOMAMAMOO . }); Mamamoo's Hwasa has come under fire more than once after accusations of racism and cultural appropriation. Fans welcome to spam photos, videos, gifs, to talk about Mamamoo, Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, Hwasa updates, music, content or anything. They're also one of the very few idol groups where everyone has expressed that they're supportive of the LGBT+ community, which is huge especially in such a conservative country like South Korea. On Strong Heart Henry revealed that when he first came to Southkorea he thought his fellow members were gay and that Kim Heechul was transgender. Zhoumi laughed about the earthquake of 6.8 magniture that hit Taiwan saying When the earthquake struck just then, it was just like playing. Moreover, Zhou Mi even used last years Si Chuan earthquake as comparison, saying: Last year, when we were promoting in China, we also met an earthquake, and it was pretty happy. And Han Geng who was beside him immediately rushed forward to clarify: He (Zhou Mi) doesnt mean happy. However, it was too late, as everything was already recorded by the media. Someone might think its petty or ridiculous but theres no reason for people to put up with something offensive if they dont want to. Mamamoo's Hwasa has come under fire more than once after accusations of racism and cultural appropriation. I have no reason not to trust the 2 Korean-speaking people whove come forward and told me it isnt a mistranslation? The controversies surrounding Mamamoo sometimes hurt for sure, because you can tell that theyre pretty genuine in who they are without putting on too much of a show, arent out to get or hurt anyone, and are capable of realizing when they have made mistakes. pic.twitter.com/d4GXcv4AIt, As more fans attempted to clear the hashtag and ask for others to be kind and consider the mental health of idols like Hwasa, some couldn't help but laugh at the questions being asked. My hiatus is indefinite, but its unlikely Ill be running it again any time soon. Im still slightly dubious because I dont have the whole video and Im a cynical person but I would like to sincerely apologise for any misinformation I have spread, as it is honestly not what I intend to do with this blog. I read something the other day that said we forgive the people not the actions which I think is a accurate way of thinking. 9 Months of Service. Why was that her fault? Thank you very much for the information!! You are entitled to your own opinion, and if what Mamamoo has done is considered too ignorant or rude for you to support them anymore, that is 100% in your right to not excuse them for it. When asked about it, she replied that it was an homage to Rihanna, who wore something similar in a performance, as RIhanna is one of the people she looks up to the most. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { She was singing song lyrics from Melon (a Spotify-type South Korean streaming website), lyrics that had the n-word in them. This brings us now to the true reason for this article. Read more about it here. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), They removed the video from the ending of their concert shows and Mamamoo also personally apologized at their following concert to anyone who could have been affected by their previous actions. I can understand how a youtube translating team could mess up their translation, Ive seen it happen before, but as a person who doesnt know Korean I have to go off what Korean-speaking people tell me. This resulted in people calling her out as dressing like a black stereotype, and complaining that she was even wearing blackface again, despite the fact that she had no heavily darker makeup on, and was simply rocking her naturally darker skin. Thanks for the reply! It is absurd. During their concert on Friday in Seoul, Mamamoo released a. We all make mistakes and Mamamoo is no exception. I will try to work on this in the future because I dont want to portray idols as villains when theyre not actually responsible for what has happened (e.g. Solar Moonbyul Wheein Hwasa Results are only viewable after voting. Im also scared of spreading misinformation and making mistakes (both of which are things I have done), and I dont like the idea of people feeling too intimidated to call me out when I mess up. . #AskHwasa. But their fans always informed them about their insensitive actions and Mamamoo always immediately apologized. This thread can't even agree on what Mamamoo did or did not do and yet y'all want to drag them into Blackpink's problematic sh*t to divert the attention, y'all are a damn mess. Mamamoo - Solar. Honestly, I would want the person that I love to be more pretty or more handsome., Culturally appropriated a Native American headdress. This was such a good response. People always said they do so much CA and I tried to find some examples but the only one that again seemed to be twisted was them appropriating Indian culture during AZE GAG but that was misconstrued as it was about Buddhism not Hindu culture even the line is the song is about Buddhism and one of the members is Buddhist so I don't have a massive issue with it. The most ridiculous thing I have heard it that Hwasa try to be black like how by being Confident and unapologetic about her skin tone, clothing and looks cause she radiates hotness. Also of note, Mamamoo participated in and won the 2019 Queendom, coming in first place against such idols as (G)I-DLE, AOA, Oh My Girl, Park Bom, and Lovelyz. From their raunchy and raw fashion choices to wearing blackface to sing Bruno Mars - let's look back at the highs and the lows as the outspoken quartet celebrate their 6th anniversary as a band We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter, and we will not fail. 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