By KTimes
It’s not unusual to see male idols, actors and different celebrities being requested to disclose their abs. When stars decline to carry their shirts to showcase their physiques, some followers typically categorical disappointment, blurring the road between admiration and undue strain on public figures.
Not too long ago, singer and actor Doh Kyung-soo (D.O.) and producer Na Younger-seok interacted with followers at an occasion. When a fan requested Doh to indicate his abs, he responded, “I haven’t got abs. Why do you wish to see my abdomen?”
Doh added, “There’ll by no means be a time in my life after I reveal my abs, so please perceive. I am unable to think about understanding simply to say, ‘Look, I have been exercising,’ whereas exhibiting my abs.”
Many stars, together with Doh, have confronted related requests. Followers have requested throughout dwell broadcasts, or it was given as a problem or a “punishment” throughout live shows.
Abs are sometimes seen as an emblem of self-discipline, and lots of stars who’ve labored laborious to realize them have been completely satisfied to indicate them off. These shows have typically turn out to be a sizzling matter amongst followers.
Feeling pressured to disclose their our bodies
Nevertheless, not all stars welcome these requests for publicity. Some really feel embarrassed or categorical discomfort if they do not really feel able to confidently show their our bodies.
Whereas many celebrities have revealed their abs for roles or stage performances, being requested to reveal themselves in on a regular basis conditions can typically go away them feeling awkward.
There was a time when many selection exhibits closely featured idols’ “aegyo” — a type of appearing cute, typically with a child voice. This was seen as a survival tactic within the leisure business.
Nevertheless, there was rising criticism of the social expectation for idols to talk like kids, and issues have began to alter.
JaeJae, a preferred YouTuber and TV persona, was praised for her model of internet hosting, which didn’t demand aegyo from company.
There’s a must rethink the tradition of requesting stars to disclose their abs, particularly when it isn’t for skilled causes however just because followers wish to see them. Asking somebody to reveal part of their physique in entrance of an viewers might doubtlessly trigger embarrassment or discomfort.
Whereas it is acceptable if a star willingly chooses to indicate their abs, demanding it first can hinder the event of a wholesome boundary between celebrities and followers. Stars, like anybody else, ought to have the appropriate to refuse unreasonable requests.
This text from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Occasions, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Occasions.