anon · 8d
in a very detached observational way these idols are literally speed running all sorts of romantic/platonic relationships with fans and bandmates, i wonder if it makes them better partners or worse. they've got all the placating and "would u still love me" hypotheticals down.
HM I think it's pretty complex than that. Isn't most of it part of their job? Like sure it MAY confuse ur brain at some point but I'm pretty sure the best idols are the ones who separate their camera self and real self neatly, nicely. Also like most idols are excellent actors and liars and imo that def helps with things. I don't mean it in a neg way because it's what it is yanno I have understood this after being a kpop fan for nearly 10 years. At some point you come to realise that many instances/things are gilded with lies or embellishments. Truly an it is what it is situation imo. Sometimes it is not an easy pill to swallow and it's easier still to get wrapped up in the fantasies created but I also like to keep at least one of my feet permanently touching grass. Helps more than you think!
