DK News After Show 0609
Added 2020-06-08 14:08:22 +0000 UTCHey Ducks!
We will hold the DK News After Show at 1PM KST, June 9.
The topics discussed in today's DK News:
1. KBS Spycam
2. Dispatch vs BTS
3. Should Kpop idols speak up about #BLM?
Feel free to post any opinions, ideas, questions you have regarding these topics and we will try to address them in the After Show!
Comments
I think that the k-pop groups are very young and somewhat sheltered from some of the problems in societies around the world.Even in the U.S.,we do not experience what it is like to live in the shoes or skin of someone else.Today, videos have traveled around the world to put a magnifying glass on the way people of color are treated at the hands of law enforcement in America.Since BTS do have fans inthe U.S,they may have a personal reaction to the protests around the world.If they do,they can respond if they are moved to. Some of their songs address their own emotional responses to their personal life experiences. I would never say anyone or any group should respond to current events,except for politicians that owe their jobs to a voter populace. My senators and congressmen better speak up and speak up now. My friends,from 29 years old to 89 years old are very angry right now. My neighbors are calling for defunding our local police department. My city has only 25,00 residents but our police do not live here. They do not relate to us or our experiences.Most of our calls to the police do not require a man or woman to show up with a gun strapped to their waist,so my neighbors are rethinking what our community needs.
Carol Gardens
2020-06-09 01:27:33 +0000 UTCI feel like everyone make excellent points BLM isn’t really a political issue in itself, it’s about society and human rights and how politics are currently affecting those rights. I think personally a lot of my favorite k pop artist have said they draw their inspiration from a multitude of black artists (from rappers to R&B singers) and promote black/hip hop culture in Korea and that’s the main reason why I felt they should say something. But I also wonder in regards to the korean media how do you get them to have a more rounded coverage of the situation that, as mentioned in dk news, has been an issue for many years now. Having the media cover the full story seems to be the key in letting the industry “feel safe” enough to take a stance.
Marisa Carrion
2020-06-09 00:34:40 +0000 UTCWow perfect point girl 👏🏾👏🏾
Marisa Carrion
2020-06-09 00:23:12 +0000 UTC#1 spycams are completely terrifying to me. The thought that there are people who genuinely don’t see anything wrong in stalking and spying on others, and totally disregard others’ personal space,boundaries and privacy just so they can satisfy their “curiosity” is just extremely disturbing. #2 Regarding korean artists and celebrities speaking up about BLM, i think especially those who address various societal issues and put emphasis on social awareness in their songs, and eventually make it a part of their message and concept “should” speak up: 1st i consider BLM to be more of a societal issue rather than political. Of course, politics do affect and influence the mindset of the general public as some simply tend to blindly believe and follow the ones who have the power and authority within the government, still the root of racism is not only within a certain type of political propaganda and scheme, it’s mainly a result of discrimination which often generates other issues such as xenophobia, ethnocentrism, prejudiced, and biased opinions as well as negative stereotypes. So with this all said, those who actually have the power, influence, and the impact should speak up in order to raise awareness and help others become more conscious of their own actions and judgments. So many people simply lack intercultural relativism, tolerance, sensitivity, and most importantly they are simply unaware of all the those things. However when people constantly come across ideas which contradict theirs, they slowly start questioning the morality and righteousness of their own values and actions. This is why there are bunch of people who say, “I’ve never thought my actions would be affecting others this or that way”, cause they have never been given the benefit of the doubt. This is merely just one of the benefits of speaking up about BLM and issues of the similar nature (i have many other examples in my mind, this is just one of them). I also agree with Danny, nowadays a lot of korean artists try to build an image of someone, who actually is highly aware of all of the issues that are relevant and topical, they make bold statements, encourage certain things, and always try to incorporate all those messages within their music, some even participate in various anti-violence campaigns and charity programs, that’s why a lot of people say, “ i like their music because they aren’t afraid to speak up about things, which are usually considered taboos and are almost always left untouched” or “i like them a lot for the message they want to share and convey, that’s why their music always speaks to me and resonates with me in a special way.” However, imagine how disappointing it will be if those artists were to stay silent when their voices are needed the most, for some it will even devaluate their songs and all the activities they have done, as simply everything will seem more like a smart marketing ploy rather then someone’s genuine intentions to actually bring the world and its society to a positive change. So while i find it wrong to pressure others into speaking up, as it can easily turn into a psychological abuse and verbal violence, I still would like for those who have the power and ability to actually not stay silent, when their voice and encouragement is much needed. I genuinely hope some of those who spoke up about BLM, won’t stay silent regarding other issues in the future.
Lucy
2020-06-09 00:07:19 +0000 UTCWhether Kpop idols should speak up about BLM is an interesting topic. I don't know much about the behind the scenes stuff with the kpop industry but compared to the West there is a definite difference about how involved artists can get with social and political issues. As an example, there was a rapper here in the UK who posted about voting for a certain party last year whereas from what I understand Kpop idols stay away from that kind of topic all together (not that BLM is political). So there is a big gap between the two music cultures which is why I think the Korean fans don't really understand why international fans want idols to speak up as it's just not the usual thing they do. However as BLM is such an important global issue, I think idols should speak up about it, especially for the reason Danny said that they cannot stay relevant globally if they ignore it. It also feels like the kpop industry doesn't really show its respect to the roots of a lot of the music genres kpop is inspired by such as hip hop a lot of which originated from black artists. Idols are also role models to a lot of young people and I think companies are not letting their artists use their positions to support positive change for fear of losing out which I think is wrong. That's what my thoughts were.
Catherine Mannix
2020-06-08 23:00:14 +0000 UTCYou cannot change the culture with silence. Playing it safe will never change the world, and racism is also in Korea. So, #BlackLivesMatter applies to Korea as well.
mothermade
2020-06-08 22:37:46 +0000 UTCThe chat became heated over the terms "politics" or "human rights". I see these as intertwined. Governments, political bodies, policies and systems they support or uphold impact human rights in many countries. Just to be clear, I am not saying human rights are a political issue, in fact it is a moral issue, what I am saying is that politics and human rights are intertwined.
Melissa Osk
2020-06-08 21:53:03 +0000 UTCSo looking forward to the hot ass dispatch tea :)
Kitt
2020-06-08 20:31:00 +0000 UTCAlso, I'm just curious to hear your thoughts on the ARMY #MatchAMillion :)
Melissa Chiu
2020-06-08 19:15:31 +0000 UTCI think anyone who has a platform that has a chance to show their support to their fans overseas. I just wanted to say that even though I am not Black, it's still a human rights movement that everyone should support. (Also, I just wanted to say thank you for bringing light to it on your channel a couple of weeks ago! :))
Melissa Chiu
2020-06-08 19:11:40 +0000 UTC
