Korea’s beauty standards
Which country has the highest rate of cosmetic surgeries?
South Korea
T or F: the K-pop industry hides its strict beauty standards while still remaining biased towards it
False; the industry is open about its strict, unattainable expectations
The more we are exposed to a thin idealized image, the _____ our body dissatisfaction is
More
What is the biggest K-pop boy group in the world right now?
BTS
What does “oemo jisang juui” translate to?
Looks are supreme
T or F: Kpop idols' companies control their diets, portions, and exercise, not the idols themselves
True
What is whitewashing in K-pop?
Using filters to make idols’ skin appear whiter and hide skin imperfections
Name a way kpop can be beneficial
EX: Sense of belonging, way to relax/laugh, safe space, create friendships, expand cultural horizons, self expression, inspiration
T or F: the maknae is the most popular member of each group
False; maknae is the youngest member (ex: Jungkook, who is the golden maknae of kpop)
What percent of young people in Asia have an ED?
10%
T or F: Trainees have occasional weigh ins from their entertainment company
False; frequent
What is the visual position?
The objectively “most beautiful” member of each group
How can kpop expand cultural horizons?
Exposes fans to Korean culture, aids in learning Korean
Name 5 kpop boy/girl groups
EX: BTS, Blackpink, EXO, Super Junior, BIGBANG, Red Velvet, MONSTA X, SHINee, GOT7, ITZY, (G)-IDLE, TWICE, TXT, aespa, NewJeans, NCT, LE SSERAFIM, Stray Kids, Enhypen, SEVENTEEN, IVE, ITZY
What percent of Korean girls has undergone cosmetic surgery?
20%
How does fans sharing their diet results on social media impact people?
It fuels comparison and for disordered eating to be normalized and/or desired
How does having the visual position impact idols?
More favoritism, brand deals, bias, and popularity
Name a group that sings about societal/current world problems in their songs
EX: BTS, Stray Kids, TXT, IU
Which of the following is NOT in the “Big 3” entertainment companies: SM, HYBE Corporations, YG, JYP
HYBE Corporations
Name 3 of the beauty standards in Korea
EX: Slim figure, dewy glass skin, smooth skin, v shaped jawline, pale light colored skin, straight eyebrows, large eyes, double eyelids, heart shaped lips, aegyo sal
Name a kpop idol who spoke up about the negative reality of dieting and eating disorders.
EX: IU, Momo, Jimin, JinE, Jang Na Ra, Sojung, Seo In Guk
Name at least one idol with the visual position
EX: Jin, Jisoo, Hyunjin, Wonyoung, Tzuyu, Karina, Cha Eunwoo, Minho, Sunghoon, Taeyong, Yuna
Name an idol that spoke up for the way idols are treated
How many members are in the group SEVENTEEN?
13