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kpop idols cultural appropriation hair. Kpop stans rag on idols for cultural appropriation but refuse to learn about Korean culture. Furthermore as always we need desperately need from the US to stop commenting about cultural appropriation because they do not understand it they take it too far they speak for others and they have a complete disregard for other cultures context.
Stray Kids member Bang Chan s new hairstyle is currently in the middle of a controversy involving cultural appropriation. Chicken Noodle Soup a new song by BTS s J-Hope and Becky G is getting lots of love from fans but its music video has raised some concerns about cultural appropriation. The thick strands of hair along with a headband with Rastafarian colors makes it clear that the intention of this imagery was to use black culture and create a hip-hop aesthetic.
Living in 2019 something like this is bound to happen any moment especially if your stylist isnt exactly aware of what may trigger some people.
Korea still lacks on social awareness on cultural appropriation. Korea is a very homogenous country therefore they are quite culturally isolated. Seen several idols get torn to shreds for wearing their hair in dreads or wearing other cultural clothing but I think an important piece of this is being left behind and fans wont acknowledge it. This protective style called such as it helps protect Black hair from the sun and heat as well as ease daily management isnt just one thats been appropriated by Korean idols and hip.